Former Penn State interim coach Terry Smith has agreed to a four-year deal to stay on staff at the school, per ESPN sources, and work with new coach Matt Campbell. He’s a Penn State graduate who has been a staff linchpin there the last 12 years. Inside the Lions first reported Smith staying at the school. Smith been at Penn State since 2014 and earlier in his career was a successful high school coach in Pennsylvania.
A very smart move by coach Campbell and the University...This guy is off to a great start...A great decision right out of the gate...
Hope they gave Terry a nice raise. IMO he sure earned it!
I give credit to Kraft here... apparently part of the negotiations was Terry Smith was to be a part of the staff. It was non-negotiable.
That shows an AD that did not feel Terry Smith was ready to be head coach, but also he still understood and respected the value and dedication he brings to the staff. Well done by Kraft IMO.
I am beginning to become a fan of Mr. Kraft...His words and actions from what I know pretty much echo my sentiments exactly...He seems like a straight shooter...I like that...
I am beginning to become a fan of Mr. Kraft...His words and actions from what I know pretty much echo my sentiments exactly...He seems like a straight shooter...I like that...
My sentiments exactly FD and I also loved his speech to the team he seems to be real passionate about Penn State, almost as passionate as a lot of alumni.
@the-funeral-director Me too FD but I’m still confused about the BYU deal? I’m definitely a fan of his today we gotta lot to look forward to.
Looking at things TODAY with all the baggage that comes with LK Penn St got the best coach out there this year. The more I learn about this dude the more excited I get. It’s a good day to be a Penn St fan and we can thank Pat Kraft.
Looking at things TODAY with all the baggage that comes with LK Penn St got the best coach out there this year. The more I learn about this dude the more excited I get. It’s a good day to be a Penn St fan and we can thank Pat Kraft.
Aren’t you the guy that crossed him off you list shortly after the search started because ISU lost a game?
@psujoe I don’t think so but i remember we talked about hearing good things about him.
