Tosh is a functional idiot.
Why would UCLA want Fisch?
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Good lord re: Franklin. We already have really unlikable coach who can't win big games and won't bring his best players with him. No thanks.
I'd rather take a chance on someone from a smaller school or a coordinator at this point than a retread.
I'd rather take a chance on someone from a smaller school or a coordinator at this point than a retread.
I would probably doog at some point if we hired Franklin. He can recruit and does know how to operate in this era. Some good coordinators and he’s not the worst we could do.
The big game stuff is concerning, but consistently getting there does matter. He’s had a couple seasons where he has been close.
We? could do a lot worse than Franklin. Pretty sure we are already there.
Atbs fish isn't going anywhere.
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Yep Fisch may have fucked himself. And we are too poor to pay the buyout.
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I would hate to actually post Data. But since I’m probably the only one posting here who actually attended the games in club seating at PSU. To say he couldn’t “win” despite just being in the college playoffs is pretty idiotic . And if your metric is beating Urban Myer and all that 5 star talented consistently, or cheating Jim Harbaugh, then you might as well quit watching football. UW (faux UW) may never be on Penn States level in the Big 10 as an almost team or runner up to Ohio State Michigan
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You say 1 row behind club seating didn't you
Did you not watch when Chris Peterson was hired? What about Kalen Deboer? They were winners that came to Washington and won have some self respect
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It was a job perk, and loving college football how could I refuse. However the point being is listening to a bunch of people complain about James Franklin every year on how he can’t consistently beat Urban Meyer, Jim Harbaugh and now Ryan Day when a few years before those same people discussed the death penalty for the program, removing the Joe Paterno statue and what Penn State was going to do with the major source of income to that region was football season and the fall of Penn State Football.
Well we have a coach that can go 9-3 losing to Ohio State Michigan and Oregon already
Petersen would lobby for UW to hire Franklin if it was open and Franklin would have taken that job over every other that was offered to him.
He might be a pretty good fit for Washington's culture with OKG shit, but his offenses have sucked too hard for too long, although I think what did him in at PSU was this blind loyalty to Allar and forcing him in the offense.
He might be a pretty good fit for Washington's culture with OKG shit, but his offenses have sucked too hard for too long, although I think what did him in at PSU was this blind loyalty to Allar and forcing him in the offense.
He's had the same quarterback for years
The name changes but it's the same guy
The name changes but it's the same guy
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- Penn State has a consistent history of strong offensive play, particularly in recent years with players like Saquon Barkley and Jahan Dotson.
- While there have been some struggles, the team has shown a significant improvement in offensive rankings over the last decade.”
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I mean with the offensive genius calling plays and the “Big 3” Washington scores 6,7 and 13 against Ohio State, Michigan and Wisconsin. Throw Oregon in that mix and possibly UCLA at the Rose Bowl were they will blizt the shit out of this weak ass O-Line and Washington averages around 7 points per game against some of the decent defensive teams on the Big 10
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Franklin also hired John Donovan and whatever dipshit that is currently their OC. He’s a CEO type that needs to get his hires right or he’s fucked. That is somewhat true for all coaches, but with some it’s more important than others.
Exactly this. As much as I hate Jedd right now I think he already has the program to a place where they are mostly winning the games they should against Big 10 drek, never beating Ohio State or Oregon or Indiana or whatever program is A level that year and then still dropping 1-2 games a year that you shouldn't.
Talking recruiting, I think Judd would be at a high level at a place like Penn State in a location like they are and Franklin would be lower at UW.
We want big swings.
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I don’t get the misconception of Penn State football around here. I know they kicked the shit out of Washington but still
“Before James Franklin took over in 2014, Penn State’s recruiting history was shaped by Joe Paterno’s long tenure and the transitional years under Bill O’Brien. Paterno emphasized regional recruiting with a focus on Pennsylvania and the Northeast, while O’Brien (2012–2013) had to rebuild amid NCAA sanctions, relying on overlooked prospects and transfers rather than top national classes.”
- Joe Paterno Era (1966–2011)
• Philosophy: He valued character and academics as much as athletic ability, often prioritizing “program fit” over chasing national stars.
• Results:• Penn State regularly landed top in-state talent, producing NFL players like Kerry Collins, LaVar Arrington, and Paul Posluszny.
• Recruiting classes were strong but not always nationally elite, as Paterno resisted the shift toward recruiting services and social media hype.
• Challenges late in tenure: By the 2000s, Penn State struggled to keep pace with programs like Ohio State and SEC schools that aggressively pursued national recruits.
- Bill O’Brien Era (2012–2013)
• Recruiting impact:• Penn State’s classes ranked lower nationally due to scholarship limits.
• O’Brien focused on finding undervalued prospects and keeping existing players from transferring.
• Despite restrictions, he landed notable recruits like Christian Hackenberg (QB, 5-star), who became the centerpiece of his offense.
• Legacy: O’Brien stabilized the program and proved Penn State could still attract talent even under sanctions, setting the stage for Franklin’s broader recruiting reach.
- Recruiting Trends Pre-Franklin
• Consistent production of linebackers (“Linebacker U”) and offensive linemen.
• Weaknesses:• Limited national footprint compared to SEC powers.
• Sanctions and late-career Paterno recruiting struggles