| | One fan's opinion: 'Disgusted and betrayed' by PSU's 'underwhelming choice' in O'BrienJanuary 6, 2012 - Cory GigerThere are plenty of Penn State fans disappointed and even angry about the Bill O'Brien hiring, and I had one contact me saying he called university president Rodney Erickson and let his frustrations be known in a voicemail message. I think this sums up the feelings for a lot of people. The fan, who asked not to be identified, said the message to Erickson: "Went something like, 'Hello, I, like many other diehard fans and alumni, feel disgusted and betrayed that you would make such an underwhelming choice when we paid more money for seats through the STEP program. I refuse to acknowledge you as a true Penn Stater because you let us all down. Thank you for not only hurting our university but potentially the whole Centre County economy.'" O'Brien might end up being a great hire for PSU and a great coach. Only time will tell. And many fans will give him the benefit of the doubt to see what he's actually capable of doing. Still, the initial reaction I'm seeing and hearing from a lot of fans is that Penn State got stuck with a no-name coach, and they are not at all happy about it. Article Comments(3)MadDawg1Jan-10-12 1:22 PM You know what?..... It is what it is and people can get all up in a tizzy and complain, basically act like stupid apes, which most Altoids do.... Just look at the night life around.... a bunch of idiots starting fights because someone bumped into his chunky over weight woman, wearing a tank top that could fit a gold fish..... hearing the fabric scream for mercy..... Just give the guy a chance. Move on, let the justice system take care of JS and who ever else. Then yinz kin go back to jaggin around n'nat down pellys getting a bloody nose. PITTFANJan-08-12 9:56 PM I agree, everyone is so concerned over Joe Paterno being fired despite out economy, our country and every thing about it is going down the toilet. Maybe people should focus on the fact that your oh great JOE PA hid the fact that there was a monster amongst the ranks in order to protect a football program. Sick and twisted in so many ways. I do agree with Penn State fans in the thinking JOE PA did not get what he deserved, he and Sandusky should be thrown in jail to rot like the pieces of scum they truly are... scottwJan-06-12 7:02 AM Am I the only one that doesn't care less about Penn State football? Given the state of our dying economy, the brazeness of our current President to disregard the safety and security of our Nation, the overwhelming lack of talent in the current Republican race, the rampent drug infestation in our local area, etc..etc...etc.... It's just a football coach. Let it go man. Post a Comment | EZToUse.com |
