Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner
5 days, 14 hours ago

Penn State coach James Franklin says Nick Saban should be college football’s commissioner

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner and he even has a candidate in mind: former Alabama coach Nick Saban. Franklin — who joked that Saban wouldn’t be thrilled with his comment — made the suggestion on Sunday at Penn State’s College Football Playoff quarterfinals media day ahead of the Fiesta Bowl. Pribula’s decision highlighted some of the frustrating aspects of a new college football world in the Name, Image and Likeness era and the transfer portal, forcing players to make tough decisions at inopportune times. “I think one of the most important things that we can do is let’s get a commissioner of college football that is waking up every single morning and going to bed every single night, making decisions that’s in the best interest of college football,” Franklin said.

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BC’s O’Brien, Duke’s Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs
5 months, 1 week ago

BC’s O’Brien, Duke’s Diaz make quick push to connect with players after taking new jobs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s definitely important,” Boston College offensive lineman Drew Kendall said Wednesday during the league’s preseason football media days. He didn’t linger long in the frustration over losing that job despite posting a 16-9 league record in his tenure, spending two seasons as defensive coordinator and linebackers …

Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine
10 months ago

Former Alabama football players thank retired coach Nick Saban for helping them reach NFL combine

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! INDIANAPOLIS — Some Alabama players saw the signs of Nick Saban’s impending departure from college football long before his January retirement announcement. Still, the Crimson Tide players attending this week’s NFL annual scouting combine shared one sentiment: Without Saban’s mentorship, they might not be here — …

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not
11 months, 1 week ago

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! When Jim Harbaugh took a pay cut from Michigan after the 2020 season, getting another chance to be an NFL head coach seemed like a long shot for him. “Jim Harbaugh didn’t forget how to coach a couple years ago and then say, ‘Oh, I remember …

Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sports
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nick Saban is latest championship-winning coach to exit amid drastic changes to college sports

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We want to continue to focus on development of players.” Saban retired Wednesday after 17 seasons and six national title with the Crimson Tide, joining Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, North Carolina’s Roy Williams, Notre Dame’s Muffet McGraw and Villanova’s Jay Wright among championship-winning college coaches in high-profile …

Why did Nick Saban retire? ‘Age started to become an issue’: Inside his final hours at Alabama
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did Nick Saban retire? ‘Age started to become an issue’: Inside his final hours at Alabama

New York Times  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nick Saban, famous for his process, stuck to his routine Wednesday. When people mentioned the health issue, it was really just the grind.” Nick Saban’s final win as Alabama’s coach came against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. Hopefully, we have done that, and we will always consider Alabama our home.” Athletic director Greg Byrne released a …

Nick Saban retiring as Alabama coach, ending ‘a truly remarkable’ career with 7 national titles
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nick Saban retiring as Alabama coach, ending ‘a truly remarkable’ career with 7 national titles

New York Times  

Nick Saban, who is widely considered the greatest college football coach because of his run guiding storied programs against the fiercest possible competition, is retiring after a 17-year stint at Alabama in which he delivered six national championships, he announced Wednesday night. “Hopefully, we have done that, and we will always consider Alabama our home.” His final championship in 2020 …

Penn State hires former Indiana coach Tom Allen to be defensive coordinator
1 year ago

Penn State hires former Indiana coach Tom Allen to be defensive coordinator

New York Times  

Penn State named former Indiana head coach Tom Allen its new defensive coordinator Tuesday. Penn State’s defense led the FBS in yards per play allowed this season under Manny Diaz, who left to become the Duke head coach. Penn State’s defense finished the regular season first in total defense, a mark that Franklin said realistically will be challenging for the …

PSU’s Franklin: Revenue sharing with players ‘inevitable’
1 year, 8 months ago

PSU’s Franklin: Revenue sharing with players ‘inevitable’

Associated Press  

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State coach James Franklin believes major college football players will inevitably be paid and the sooner it happens the better it will be for all involved with the sport. Franklin said the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision against the NCAA in 2021 made it obvious the law was not on the side of the so-called collegiate …

Mandel’s top 25 college football head coaches: Has Kirby Smart caught Nick Saban?
1 year, 9 months ago

Mandel’s top 25 college football head coaches: Has Kirby Smart caught Nick Saban?

New York Times  

Nick Saban is unquestionably the Greatest Coach of All Time, but my annual top-25 “snapshot” college football coach rankings weigh recent performance more heavily than career achievements. Nick Saban, Alabama : The 2022 season was not Saban’s finest effort as the Bryce Young-led Tide underachieved — and yet they still went 11-2 and finished fifth in the country. Luke Fickell, …

Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach
3 years ago

Oregon hires Georgia DC Dan Lanning as head coach

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Oregon hired Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning as head coach Saturday, completing a search for Mario Cristobal’s replacement that took less than a week. Five days later, the Ducks landed on the 35-year-old Lanning, who will be a first-time head coach after spending the last four …

Penn State’s Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension
3 years, 1 month ago

Penn State’s Franklin agrees to $75M, 10-year extension

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State football coach James Franklin agreed to a new 10-year contract Tuesday that will guarantee him at least $75 million through 2031. Franklin and Penn State’s Board of Trustees agreed to the terms, which include a yearly base salary of $7 …

James Franklin is far from a flawless candidate to coach USC
3 years, 2 months ago

James Franklin is far from a flawless candidate to coach USC

LA Times  

The Penn State Nittany Lions were 24-point favorites against Illinois, a 2-5 team whose coach had said earlier in the week that the Fighting Illini did not have players good enough to compete in the Big Ten Conference. Penn State coach James Franklin reacts to a call during his team’s loss to Illinois. Franklin’s role resurfaced in a filing by …

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