Comments on: Munchak makes it clear: “No interest” in Penn State job

By: youngry

youngry — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:18:58 +0000

@realitypolice

not true, the NCAA law says “not limited to” – meaning theres plenty of room for interpretation.

plenty of places to read about how they can definitely face sanction by the NCAA
http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2011/11/penn-state-debate-are-ncaa-sanctions.html

http://outkickthecoverage.com/ncaa-has-authority-to-give-penn-state-death-penalty.php

By: youngry

youngry — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:13:03 +0000

The NCAA will definitely come down on Penn State. People within the NCAA have made statements referring to morality within their bylaws. Turning a blind eye to child abuse is certainly immoral.

Admittedly, it’s a gray area but they will do something because they have to, its by far the biggest scandal in college football history.

By: opus74

opus74 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:12:02 +0000

In the immortal words of Nick Saban “I have no interest in the Alabama coaching job”…
The difference is that Saban is a weasel whereas Munch is an honest man until proven otherwise.

By: droopyyydog1

droopyyydog1 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:33:05 +0000

In the immortal words of Nick Saban “I have no interest in the Alabama coaching job”…

By: droopyyydog1

droopyyydog1 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:32:17 +0000

I have no interest in the Alabama coaching job…

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 19:01:35 +0000

derekjetersmansion says:
Dec 28, 2011 1:42 PM
@ bigjdve

The NCAA can say there was a “lack of institutional control”, probably more than USC.
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“Lack of Institutional Control” is not some blanket charge that can used to cover anything the NCAA wants it to.

I only applies to what parts of a program the NCAA controls- recruitment, benefits and academic progress of student athletes.

I would be extremely surprised if they get NCAA penalties.

However, I still wouldn’t touch this job with a ten foot pole if I were a coach that had other options.

By: kevpft

kevpft — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:43:37 +0000

This makes me like Munchak more. How often does anyone in a public position, let alone coaches, speak in definitive terms anymore? Most coaches would say something like, “it’s just unfounded speculation,” without really revealing anything. This guy says straight up that he “has no interest”.

Of course, that doesn’t mean he couldn’t “develop” interest. There’s always wiggle room, these days especially. But kudos to him for not muddying the waters for his team, which is his real responsibility right now.

By: derekjetersmansion

derekjetersmansion — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:42:08 +0000

@ bigjdve

The NCAA can say there was a “lack of institutional control”, probably more than USC.

By: Nikhil Balakumar

Nikhil Balakumar — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:34:53 +0000

tennessee is underachieving, there have been plenty of coaching mistakes is recent weeks

By: no1jag

no1jag — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:34:07 +0000

@mvp43 so you’re saying Rick Neuheisel is set to become their next coach? Penn State is going to go through what would amount to the death penalty it will never be the same.

By: fissels

fissels — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:28:47 +0000

Lots of people are really enjoying watching Penn State go through these terrible times. I think a guy with some intestinal fortitude can bring the program back. It will take time but its a great opportunity for someone. There are still a great many players who want to play there, regardless of the scandal.

By: titanprime

titanprime — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:17:35 +0000

I really doubt this guy will pull a Bobby Petrino

By: mvp43

mvp43 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:12:22 +0000

PSU is not a top destination for anyone but a desperate coach.

By: khuxford

khuxford — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:07:59 +0000

I was hoping he’d be irrationally interested in it, just so the Titans might slip up this weekend. Oh well…

By: crindal3000

crindal3000 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:02:44 +0000

Penn st fans are truly in denial if they think this “scandal” will go away and won’t effect their football program & University for years to come.

It’s not just the crime of 1evil predator it’s the cover up and/or turning the other cheek that’s going to haunt this program for a long long time. Coaches & players will be reluctant to choose Penn st. in all sports. I would wager that even enrollment will be hurt.

By: NakedCowboy!

NakedCowboy! — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:47:38 +0000

even eric manigini said no to that one…

By: babar61

babar61 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:42:58 +0000

I don’t understand why any current coach/coordinator at the NCAA or NFL level that has a solid career would take this job.

By: thom4msu

thom4msu — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:34:19 +0000

The slapping sounds would haunt him.

By: clivus63

clivus63 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:25:43 +0000

Penn State right now, looking for someone to pick up the pieces reminds me of Berlin in 1946.

By: tatum064

tatum064 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:24:42 +0000

What the hell else could he say?! He realizes…..sanctions and suits and God knows what else is heading to Penn St.

By: vegaskid21

vegaskid21 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:17:34 +0000

You know who should be the next coach of Penn State…………. NO ONE!!

By: bigjdve

bigjdve — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:15:01 +0000

I don’t think that they are going to take a hit from the NCAA as they haven’t broken any rules for the NCAA, go figure right.

However I can understand him not wanting to come back there after all of the work to get a NFL head coaching gig. 14 years and to finally get your opportunity, then just dump it?

I think he wants to stay in TN, where he played as a player and coached as a coach, that is a more important loyalty I would think.

By: medtxpack

medtxpack — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:06:28 +0000

if i had a NFL head coaching job, i wouldnt take a college job over it, even if it was my alma mater.

By: castleofcheese

castleofcheese — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:03:59 +0000

Smart move on his part.

One the other hand, I’ll be sad to see Clements leave the Packers if he really is Penn St.’s second choice.

By: vegaspopinjay

vegaspopinjay — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:57:07 +0000

Plus, who wants to walk into a job knowing the program is going to take a big hit from the NCAA.

By: Raider-in-PA

Raider-in-PA — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:56:26 +0000

Oh boy, that will make the already UN-Happy Valley even more UNHAPPIER!! Cant blame him if he didnt want to step in the middle of such a HUGE mess!!

By: tombradyswig

tombradyswig — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:55:35 +0000

smart man!
penn st will be a mess for yrs to come.
They should castrate or decapitate Sundusky right now to get things moving in the correct direction!

By: DubZ480

DubZ480 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:48:16 +0000

No shock here… even if it is his Alma Matter