The Lions' Pride

I think much of the problem is unreal expectations. Names like Peterson, Richt, and Saban were thrown around for this job. Realistically what big named coach would have stepped into this; 1) being the man to replace JoePa 2) everything that is going to go along with this Sandusky mess.I think the Admins. were not open about how tough this search truely was. I admit that PSU should be a destination coaching position just not with the current situation. Accept O'Brian for a few years, let the dust settle on all the other stuff. then if O'Brian hasn't worked out get the big named guy then.

Very good question

On the bright side, at least everyone's favorite game day chant remains relatively intact:

I say BillO, you say Brien

BillO....Brien

BillO...Brien

Thanks, Lambeau. Some guys on here need to relax. I think I need a break from reading all the venom on here.

This issue with me is that BOB has publicly said he would rather coach in the NFL, and there was even a quote in the Boston Herald by his agent that says something to the effect that this would not preclude him from talking to NFL teams (it was a weird quote, but that was my interpretation).

All I want is someone who really wants to be here. Even if we could not get the Plan A guy, Roman would have been the perfect Plan B - great offensive mind plus he publicly said PSU would be his dream job. Golden, Bradley - guys that bleed blue and white. It's not necessarily about the big name - it's about the intentions.

It is a failure only because it took this long....let's just hope he can put together a great staff that includes the LJ Sr and Vandy in some way.

I think what we're seeing is a culmination of 60 days worth of frustration. Frustration about the way the search was handled, the mis-information presented by "insiders", and the reported arrogance of the search committee. Couple all of that with the anger most of us felt from the Sandusky deal, and you have the perfect storm for people to be pizzed off.

I certainly don't agree with the O'Brien hire and, if it does turn out to be true, I'm inclined to agree with diddy. The BOT is a knee-jerk crew and they don't want another coach to have the "power" that Joe had. In their mind, O'Brien is the perfect guy to come in and wade out the storm.

I'm interested to see who he brings in for his staff. If he kept the defensive crew and brings in some other offensive minds, it may not be that bad. On the other hand, if he really isn't starting until February, that's simply unacceptable.

I'm also interested in seeing how donations will be affected by this hire - I anticipate a lot of calls from the NLC in the coming months.

This! This is what will speak volumes, IMO.

Count me in this boat. My family held off on paying our NLC dues and renewing our season tickets. This outcome made my decision really easy yesterday. I feel badly for the other student-athletes this will impact, but in the end if the administration doesn't care about how these decisions affect the kids, alums, and donors, then I'm not going to care either. This is an absolute disaster in every sense of the word.

I'm looking forward to those NLC calls in the coming months. Then they'll get to hear the words directly coming out of my mouth rather than just browsing and deleting my emails. I'm so disappointed that coming on the tails of the Sandusky situation that the gravity of this hire wasn't properly weighed by the President, BOT, and Athletic Director. The ramifications of this debacle will be felt in Happy Valley for years and years to come, and I'm not just talking about intercollegiate athletics. This will impact research dollars and donations. This will impact the numbers and quality of students applying to the university. This is far-reaching and the decision makers at my alma mater clearly didn't understand that. So if that's the case, I'm certainly not going to enable that to continue with my continued economic support. I'll find other causes worthy of my donations.

Lettermen it is time to step up. We need you now more than ever. Lavar- keep your thoughts in house... Do not go and disown your family in public. Cmon son...