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Subject: update on BoB

Author:
hafer

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Date Posted: 09:44:19 12/30/13 Mon

from lions 247

As of Sunday night, here's where we stand:

- Bill O'Brien is still the head coach at Penn State. As I've reported a few times, there are ongoing negotiations between the school and the coach to amend his contract. On the block, from what we've been told, are things more on a resources and personnel standpoint than things like his salary. I'm told that the negotiations are a work in progress and I'm not totally sure when a resolution could come, though I would expect Penn State is eager to get this behind them. I'm told things have been back and forth between the two sides and will eventually have to go to the board for approval if terms are agreed upon. As I said earlier today, I was more confident that a deal would get done a few days ago. O'Brien and his people will continue meeting with higher-ups over the next few days. If anything, I believe the negotiations show that O'Brien is at least open to returning to Penn State if things work out.

- It was reported earlier on Sunday that Penn State is preparing for life without O'Brien. While that's an interesting way of saying it, Penn State is indeed getting names together so they can hit the ground running if negotiations don't work out with O'Brien. They're covering their bases so they won't be caught on their heels. In the last coaching search, I was adamant that Penn State wouldn't hire someone with prior connections to the University, but now I believe that could definitely be a possibility should a coaching search happen this time around. I've said it before, but I think Penn State is back to being an attractive job. I think there would be plenty of interest this time around.

- I said it a few days ago, but O'Brien is going to listen to NFL teams, he would be foolish not to. It's important to note that interest, interviews, 'being at the top of the list' don't always translate into offers. Right now we're unsure if O'Brien even has an offer from anywhere, let alone the Texans. I expect more speculation to come out tomorrow with coaches being let go all over the league, with his name also being linked to the Browns, Redskins and Vikings as well.

- Gut feel? Right now I'm leaning to him taking an NFL job, but I've gone back and forth about 40 times in the last two days so my thoughts could change by the time I wake up tomorrow morning.

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