After shocking the college football world with his decision to fire head coach James Franklin, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft spoke to reporters on Monday and passionately outlined his vision for the next head coach in Happy Valley. “Our next coach will be someone who embodies everything Penn State stands for: integrity, accountability, toughness, humility and an elite motivator,” Kraft told reporters. “We’ll find a coach who can achieve excellence at the highest level, doing it with confidence and conviction. “This person has to fit Penn State. They need to represent the toughness, the blue-collar work ethic and the class that defines this institution. We want someone who honors our tradition but isn’t afraid to evolve. Someone who understands the weight of ‘We Are’ and leads us forward with a vision of championships. The right coach will rebuild the unity and pride that defines this historic program, and they will ignite this fan base around a shared belief that we’re capable of greatness, and we’Read More
Penn State AD Pat Kraft delivers impassioned vision for next head coach
