Surprisingly possible Penn State head coaching candidate seen rocking Nittany Lions gear shortly after becoming available
Is Daboll the man for the job at Penn State?
The Penn State football program continues to prepare for a massive head coaching search after firing James Franklin earlier this season. Plenty of sitting college football head coaches will be on their radar, but a recent NFL firing may adjust their lenses elsewhere. Brian Daboll has become an available name on the coaching market, and it seems that he has some ties to the Nittany Lions.
Brian Daboll seen wearing Penn State gear shortly after being fired by Giants
Now former New York Giants HC Brian Daboll was seen dawning some Penn State gear on Tuesday, according to the New York Post. Daboll is now open to take a job anywhere he sees fit. The also former Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator could look to head to the CFB ranks if given the correct opportunity.
Former Penn State offensive lineman Landon Tengwall revealed that Daboll’s son went to the university. Daboll’s son was a manager for the team, according to the former lineman.
“Daboll rocking Penn State gear! His son went to PSU and was a EQ manager when I was on the team, that’s why he’s wearing it” — Tengwall via social media
Daboll is a five-time Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach. He was also an assistant at Alabama when they won the 2018 CFP national title. Daboll finished his Giants HC tenure in the pros with a 20-40-1 overall record. He did, however, lead the team to the postseason in 2022 and earned Coach of the Year honors.
At other times in his coaching career, Daboll also spent time under Nick Saban and Bill Belichick, two of the greatest coaching minds in football history.
We will see how the Nittany Lions navigate this coaching search. Regardless, this was a moment worth noting with a candidate who just became available this week.
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