Nick Saban, the legendary University of Alabama football coach, has publicly endorsed Brian Daboll as a potential candidate for the head coaching vacancy at Penn State. Daboll, who was recently fired from the New York Giants, has been linked to the vacancy since the firing of James Franklin on October 12. Saban cited Daboll’s strong background in college and NFL coaching, as well as his ability to recruit and build winning teams.
Daboll, who was recently terminated as the head coach of the New York Giants, has been linked to the Penn State vacancy since the firing of James Franklin. Saban, who has worked with Daboll in the past, praised his offensive expertise, recruitment skills, and ability to build winning teams. The support from Saban, who has a strong reputation in college football, adds to the growing interest in Daboll for the position.
Franklin has since accepted a job at Virginia Tech, while Penn State continues to search for someone to fill its head coaching vacancy. Multiple reports have linked Brian Daboll to Penn State. The Giants relieved Daboll of his coaching duties earlier this month after 3½ seasons.
Amid the chatter, legendary college football coach Nick Saban threw his support behind Daboll. Saban said Daboll would be an