Still trying to get back on track after the very tragic Jerry Sandusky sexual assault scandal that rocked their university last month, Penn State officials are in the beginning stages finding a replacement for legendary coach Joe Paterno, who was fired last month for, perhaps, not doing enough when he learned of possible inappropriate behavior by Sandusky and a young boy back in 2002.
Long-time assistant coach and defensive coordinator Tom Bradley was named interim head coach after Paterno's dismissal, and it has been reported that Penn State may, in fact, interview Bradley for the position.
Bradley has been wanting to be a head coach for quite some time, and there's no doubt that being the head man at State College would be a dream come true for him.
Bradley is certainly more than qualified. He's been an assistant coach with the Nittany Lions since the late 70's and their defensive coordinator since 1999 when Sandusky stepped down from that position.
Bradley is also a great recruiter.
Still, though, I do not think Bradley should be named the next coach at Penn State. Don't get me wrong, I think the world of Bradley, and there is no doubt that he's a great guy and a very loyal Penn State soldier, but I think the Powers that Be at Penn State should just wipe the slate clean of any reminders of the old regime, and that includes Tom Bradley.
This Sandusky case is far from over. What happens if new allegations come out, and it is discovered that Bradley, too, was aware of Sandusky's inappropriate behavior?
He'd be on the same hot-seat as Joe Pa, and Penn State officials would be back to square one, probably forced to fire another coach.
No, Bradley cannot be the new man. It's paramount that Penn State goes in an entirely new direction.
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