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Is Penn State actually a destination job?

Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:36 pm
Posted by Rankest
Alpine
Member since Aug 2025
51 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:36 pm
I've always felt like they're propped up in some way by the media.

They don't feel like a top tier school to me. They never get it done.

Plus, that stigma is at such a level that it will never fully wash off.
Posted by jonnyanony
Member since Nov 2020
14534 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:37 pm to
If you just came out of a coma that began in 1975 then yes
Posted by Shaft Williams
Central City, LA
Member since Jul 2010
10313 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:38 pm to
It’s not. At best it’s 4th or 5th best job in the big 10. I’d put SMU, Texas Tech, and TCU over the Penn State job for starters. Penn State is about on the same level as Washington as a program.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
25622 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:38 pm to
It’s the 5th best job in the B1G.

OSU
Michigan
SC
Oregon
Posted by CFB_Fanatic
Member since Aug 2016
2663 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:39 pm to
It was before the scandal for sure. I still think it is tho bc it’s probably the 3rd or 4th biggest job in one of the top 2 premier CFB power conferences
Posted by Shaft Williams
Central City, LA
Member since Jul 2010
10313 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:39 pm to
Maybe 6th with the way Indiana is spending money.
Posted by dchog
Pea Ridge
Member since Nov 2012
26649 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:39 pm to
They aren't even the best job in the Big 10.
Posted by dchog
Pea Ridge
Member since Nov 2012
26649 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:44 pm to
Fourth best job in the Big 10.
Posted by dchog
Pea Ridge
Member since Nov 2012
26649 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:49 pm to
Since the 80s, they are unable to get the talent needed to win a title.
Posted by Vulcan Materials
Member since May 2022
1232 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 9:51 pm to
Literal skill issue.
Posted by Contra
Member since Oct 2016
9016 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:04 pm to
Yes, they are. It's a tradition rich school. The state of PA puts out very good talent as well.
This post was edited on 10/12/25 at 10:09 pm
Posted by tBrand
Member since Oct 2022
2488 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:05 pm to
quote:

I’d put SMU, Texas Tech, and TCU over the Penn State job for starters

what
Posted by dchog
Pea Ridge
Member since Nov 2012
26649 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:06 pm to
They used to be a linebacker factory.
Posted by theCAW
Polk County
Member since Dec 2023
5477 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:06 pm to
quote:

Penn State is about on the same level as Florida as a program
but with a better admin so it’s a better job
Posted by Datsmoneydude
Member since Jun 2021
2903 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:08 pm to
The fact Penn State still is allowed to have a football program after what happened there is why the ncaa is a total joke. SMU got the death penalty for giving athletes money, Penn state got nothing for… well… you all know
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
Ms Gulf Coast
Member since Jan 2004
20370 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:09 pm to
It’s a Destination job for your bank account
Posted by GreatPumpkin
Member since Mar 2022
2886 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:15 pm to
No Pedo state sucks
Posted by RolltidePA
North Carolina
Member since Dec 2010
4979 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:23 pm to
Depends on what you’re looking for in a destination. They are patient, so a coach won’t be a couple years and out.

They are doing a $700 million renovation there now. The previous AD was awful and wanted to run a discount program, the new one is all in on the big money approach.

With multiple billionaires as boosters, they have money, are patient and have massive fan and alumni support. Culturally, it’s a great destination. If it’s not a top 10 destination, it’s definitely top 15.
Posted by Mars United
Your momma’s house
Member since Jun 2014
3336 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:27 pm to
Any school willing to spend whatever it takes to make the playoffs is a destination job. For example, right now Texas Tech is a destination job because they are willing to spend an insane amount of money to make the playoffs. If Penn State is willing to spend the money, they’ll get whatever coach they want.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to throw up because saying Tech is a destination job made me physically ill.
Posted by Rip N Lip
Zambodia
Member since Jul 2019
6802 posts
Posted on 10/12/25 at 10:28 pm to
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