Penn State Head Coach Search: 49ers OC Greg Roman Considered A Finalist
by David Fucillo on Jan 2, 2012 12:42 PM PST
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PrintAn interesting bit of news hit came out on Twitter earlier this morning:
I have learned 49ers OC Greg Roman is a candidate for the Penn State job. He interviewed a month ago and recently talked again with PSU.
— Tom Dienhart (@BTNTomDienhart) January 2, 2012
The Penn State head coach search has taken a lot of time to get figured out and has involved a number of candidates. Roman reportedly interviewed for the position a month ago and is getting another opportunity to chat with PSU. Bill O'Brien has been considered one of the lead candidates in recent days, but now Roman is reportedly a finalist for the position. According to Eric Branch, Roman was offered the Tulane head coach job earlier this year but turned it down.
It will be interesting to see how this scenario plays out over the next week. The 49ers are preparing for a divisional round game and will be getting the game-plan set. If Roman gets the Penn State job, I would like to think he would stick around San Francisco until the conclusion of their playoffs. However, the whole recruiting process remains an issue as colleges often want guys going right away so they don't fall behind in the process. If you follow college football a bit closer than me (which is a lot of people), feel free to throw out your thoughts on whether getting the job would mean Roman leaves town before the end of the playoffs or after.
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Oh boy here we go!!
Not suprised though. Happened in the ’80’s & ’90’s with this teams’ assistants. If it happens again under Harbs then that means the team is a perennial powerhouse as before!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jan 2, 2012 12:49 PM PST up reply actions
Greg Roman's done a decent job.
Not too bothered though… I hope Tomsula stays!
Alex Smith 86%+ QB rating with 22+ TDs this season, hopefully! :)
So Much For Continuity.....
So how does this affect the #1 Alexcuse that his lack of performance is predicated on the OC turnover? I believe this would be #8.
Agent Dunham....Walternate testified that in his universe, AleX Smith is a pro-bowl QB for the Saints, and broke Trent Dilfer's season record of 6000 yards passing. Walter....Thats nice, more LSD please.
depends
On how involved people think Harbaugh is in the play-calling and offensive scheme.
by David Fucillo on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions
They will still run the same system, even if the playcalling will be different to a degree.
Harbaugh clearly will know how to handle the situation for the benefit of Alex and the offense.
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by SanFranciscoKnights on Jan 2, 2012 12:57 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed...
…even if Harbs isn’t calling the plays, the offense he and Roman installed will stay the same.
Well, then its time for Harbaugh to again consider who on Stanford staff...
would be great O/C candidate for us.
Or maybe Harbaugh thinks so one in house (possibly Rathman or our Q.B. coach) could do it?
so he can call more FB dives than this team should? Haha
People complaining about too much running now, would really be set off with a Rathman led offense, haha!
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May as well go and get Jerry Rice or Steve Young then.
I actually think Steve Young could make for a good OC.
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Ego's...
That would be the major kicker … Harbaugh is not going to have a HoFer challenging his say-so all the time.
I could see it now… convo in the headset…
SY: 3JX Jagger Zebra Right
JH: No! I want a run on this 2nd and 7.
SY: I’m a Hall of Famer Jim… what do you got?
JH: Back up on the ‘85 Bears team?
SY: Okay… that’s what I thought… (To Alex Smith) 3JX Jagger Zebra Right… go on Two.
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and… btw… Harbs was a rookie in ‘87… so he’s a liar, haha
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Not sure how much this matters
This is Harbaugh’s offense. Its not a coincidence that the 49ers in 2011 look a lot like Stanford in 2010, even though David Shaw was the offensive coordinator at the time. Greg Roman was apart of the offensive brain trust, but he clearly wasn’t running the show by himself.
have to agree with ya
At least we have an offensive minded head coach. This is HIS playbook. I see it more like the 80s when everyone was taking our OC but it was Walsh’s system and he would just bring in the next guy to help him out. Harbs is the OC, has been and will continue to be. Roman helped him out but held the OC title, only cause Harbs had the HC title. Next man up
by david w gibson on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
WELL F....
but good thing we have a offensive HC, so playbook wont change for our beloved Alex Smith, and once get some offensive consistency
49ers 2012 Offseason: HELP WANTED at WR, DBs, & O-Line
for once*
i really need to start proofreading my posts :/
49ers 2012 Offseason: HELP WANTED at WR, DBs, & O-Line
Would be nice to keep some consistency for once
but if Roman gets it I’d wish him nothing but luck. That’s a job that will be no cake walk going forward.
What would you all think of Norv Turner if Roman leaves and Turner gets fired?
PS I know that’s a bunch of “ifs” :)
IF.. Big IF... Roman gets the Penn State HC job then I see Harbaugh pulling a rabbit out of the hat again.
The coaches he brought in this year were from all over and he does know what he wants.
One possibility is David Shaw who was the OC for Harbaugh last year.
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really dont want alex to have ANOTHER oc next year
that being said if we’re going to lose one of our big four cordinators (seeley, tomsula, roman, and fangio) roman leaving would upset me the least
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by operation carrot on Jan 2, 2012 1:16 PM PST reply actions
does this mean norv turner is coming back?
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Possible...
…but doubtful. Norv would want to run his system, which has a lot in common with Harbaugh’s, but is nonetheless different. My nightmare is Norv’s going to the Rams as OC.
Norv Is A Fantastic OC, One Of The Best..........
But he’s always looking to bail for that HC job.
Agent Dunham....Walternate testified that in his universe, AleX Smith is a pro-bowl QB for the Saints, and broke Trent Dilfer's season record of 6000 yards passing. Walter....Thats nice, more LSD please.
doubt anyone will hire him as head coach anymore
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 2, 2012 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
you only get so many chances
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 2, 2012 3:05 PM PST up reply actions
fisher
because i like fisher
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by operation carrot on Jan 2, 2012 1:22 PM PST up reply actions
rob ryan!
will talk to much nonsense about nothing
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 2, 2012 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
sparano
because I hate the Rams.
Agent Dunham....Walternate testified that in his universe, AleX Smith is a pro-bowl QB for the Saints, and broke Trent Dilfer's season record of 6000 yards passing. Walter....Thats nice, more LSD please.
Tomsula, Seely and Fangio
are the absolute untouchables for me. Normally I would preach continuity for Alex but Harbaugh and Geep will still be here so I am good.
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