Charles London Officially Accepts Offer, Named New RB Coach At Penn State
by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 8, 2012 3:48 PM EST
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We first heard reports of this move on Friday, but Charles London has now officially accepted the position of running backs coach at Penn State, becoming the third coach officially on staff. London will head for State College on Tuesday, will have hopefully passed his NCAA recruiting test by then, and can get started on the Class of 2012.
London comes to Penn State as a 36 year old coach who has been through both the college and pro ranks, including a stint at Duke where he coached under Bill O'Brien as the running backs coach. His position with the Titans was as an offensive assistant and quality control coach, typically a coach on the sideline tasked with keeping all the players aware of what's going on, making sure the positional groups are ready and know their assignments, as well as game preparation each week.
Coach London is from the Georgia area, played college ball at Duke (including time on the Duke track team as a sprinter), and will hopefully bring some southern connections to Penn State.
Bill O'Brien's staff now has a running backs coach and a defensive line coach in Larry Johnson (though we still don't know if that is all Johnson will handle in 2012). Look for that number to increase rapidly, as ESPN's two-headed Big Ten blogger BennettRittenberg is reporting that O'Brien plans to have seven coaches in place by Wednesday, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Ron Musselman is hearing that another familiar name could possibly be retained.
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If Vandy
and LJ both stay on, I will drive to State College to personally hug O’Brien, LJ, and Vandy.
I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl
Like grown men do
Whittle your whiskey around like blazes, t'underin' Jaysus, do ye think I'm dead?
by psuphysicist on Jan 8, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm really, really curious
How much of LJ and Vandy being retained is on O’Brien and how much is on Joyner.
If it’s on O’Brien, then I’m starting to really like him. If it’s actually Joyner forcing BOB’s hand then.. have we underestimated Joyner?That can’t be, so I’m going to assume this is all BOB.
If O'Brien is as smart as everyone says...
Then I’d say keeping Vandy is his idea. No need to fix what isn’t broken and I’m sure Bowman, Lee, Poz and Connor will give ringing endorsements for Vandy.
by Artiefufkin10 on Jan 8, 2012 4:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What's not to like if you're O'Brien?
Both are proven coaches and recruiters who helped develop a boatload of top-shelf talent playing on Sundays right now. On top of all that, keeping both of these guys probably helps to salvage this year’s class.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
We (Still) Are...
The admins obviously wanted to clean house
If anything, I think they’d resist the idea of keeping anyone on. I’m guessing BOB deserves credit for this.
by newenglandnittanylion on Jan 8, 2012 4:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
this
I’m fairly sure Joyner didn’t care one way or the other, but if he had to pick he’d say clean house.
Fire Dan Snyder
Galen Hall
Thank you for all your efforts and contributions to Penn State football!
Stop blaming Joe -- media mobs!
Nominate - Elect Franco Harris, Lydell Mitchell, Jimmy Cefalo to BoT (and vote out all nine alumni incumbents over next three years)
Welcome Coach London
I don’t know much about London or his track record, but I’m said to see Galen hall go because it seems like he got the most out of what he had at RB. I guess he was a good coach, if not a great recruiter.
by Artiefufkin10 on Jan 8, 2012 4:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Galen had people skills!!
He didn’t recruit and Jay seemed to be running the offense. Whatever he did, I don’t know if he was a good use of the limited number of coach slots.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 8, 2012 4:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I see Paris, I see France, I see London's underpants?
I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl
Well one thing is for sure.
Urbs won’t be able to use the age issue to recruit against us.
Consider this my official declaration of non-support of child molestation.
Anyone know how London recruited?
I like the idea of having some connections down south, but did he do well at GT?
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
So I googled Charles London
Image search was not what I expected
by GUCCI MANE on Jan 8, 2012 4:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
No idea, but coaching Matt Forte and Chris Johnson should carry some weight
Also, the guys who are supposedly coming here…. they’re really good
If Penn State fans and alumni truly believe that chant that echoes throughout Beaver Stadium ("We are....") then it's time to show it.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jan 8, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
When you say "the guys" coming here
do you mean assistant coaches or recruits?
On a somewhat related note, it would be tremendous if all the sudden goodwill momentum of this hire helps draw interest from a top RB recruit. As the depth chart post from yesterday demonstrated, we need to think about restocking there ASAP.
The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.
We (Still) Are...
Assistant coaches
If Penn State fans and alumni truly believe that chant that echoes throughout Beaver Stadium ("We are....") then it's time to show it.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jan 8, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Which ones?
I don’t know much about any of them. Who do you like and could you explain why?
All of them
We’re looking at guys who’ve had previous success and are mostly young
If Penn State fans and alumni truly believe that chant that echoes throughout Beaver Stadium ("We are....") then it's time to show it.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jan 8, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
You don't know Chris Johnson or Matt Forte??
Seriously or did I misunderstand?
by jdgordo1 on Jan 8, 2012 8:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nope, never met either of them.
No, I was referring to this:
Also, the guys who are supposedly coming here…. they’re really good
I don’t really know much about any of the guys who are rumored. Although, everything I have heard about Key sounds really good.
Brent Key, the UCF O-line coach,
he REALLY seems like he knows what he’s doing. Produced a ton of All-CUSA talent and a third-round draft pick, and was the coach when Kevin Smith was running around like a wild man.
Also that Whipple guy, though he’s bounced around a bit lately, seems like he also knows what he’s doing. Had a lot of success putting together some very good offenses at smaller colleges and was around Pittsburgh for Big Ben’s development.
Can we keep Whipple away
from the Charmin?
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 8, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Wow
Just wow, that is a real old school reference.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
YOU understood it --
how old are you again? LOL!!
I’m 53 . . . .
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Not that old actually
29, but I remember those commercials.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
That's fairly young, Aries.
Glad you caught the linkage!
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Word to the wise.
When Googling Charles London for information, make sure you are very careful, as I found out. There is a, shall we say, voluptuous African-American woman by the name of London Charles that will pop up in your search.
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may help with the recruiting
I'm the XBOX to your Atari.
by WorldBFat on Jan 8, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
What Jeff is trying to say is that there's a hot naked lady
and that you should look it up when you get home
If Penn State fans and alumni truly believe that chant that echoes throughout Beaver Stadium ("We are....") then it's time to show it.
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Jan 8, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Googles Charles London
…
Goddamn that is a big ass!
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
In addition to Vandy
I would like to see O’Brien retain Buggs because I think he is good recruiter. He’s been in charge of New England area and I believe he has been responsible for Redd, Fortt, Cam Williams and Armani Reeves.
You're thinking of Bill Kenney.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 8, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
You might be right about Williams and Reeves
but I’m pretty sure Buggs got Redd and Fortt
Buggs got Redd and Fortt?!?!?!
Where are those Starrshipp Trroopperrss when you need them?
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 8, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Ddanngg
Lleavvess mme outt.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
yeah its Teabow magic time
TROLLOLOLOLOLOL
by psualum9931 on Jan 8, 2012 5:56 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Great to hear that Vandy is coming back
LBU will continue.
Also the reactions from the players after the meeting, is gettingme more and more excited.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Any specific reactions you're referring to?
Or just a generally positive vibe?
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
Reading updates from Ben Jones
Matt McGloin: “I got chills, I’m excited”
Stankiewitch echoing players feeling of excitement to work with an NFL coach.
Silas Redd says he doesn’t need surgery for his knee. "Nothing a little ice can’t fix
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Any chance of getting BSD profiles of all the new coaches?
Something similar to the much appreciated profiles during the search? I’m sure it be some work, but we’ll have all summer!
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
That would be very helpful...hint hint.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Yup, they'll be around.
Right now we’re just trying to stay on top of the breaking news. Once the full staff is in place, we’ll dig into each coach a little deeper.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 8, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome news
Now hopefully he can fill the offensive slots with some quality guys and this staff might end up being fairly solid.
The only guy that really concerns me is the DC from Oklahoma State. I want nothing to do with a defense that ranked 107 in yards allowed.
Musselman says he confirms that
Apparently Mauti revealed that.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 8, 2012 6:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm stoked
I think we can all agree that if we had been able to put together a competent all-around offense on a year-in year-out basis, that this team would be competing for/winning Big Ten titles consistently. Keeping the positions coaches for our 2 strongest positions, plus the promise of making the offense even slightly above average…yeah, I’m excited.
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
Another thought...
One of the coolest things about LJ and Vandy staying is that THEY have obviously bought into O’Brien. That is a HUGE vote of confidence for me.
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
Channeling M1EK
“They stayed on because they couldn’t get a job elsewhere. They are toxic, you are toxic, all Penn Staters are toxic — going back to 1855.”
/Illogicalrantends
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 8, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I actually enjoyed the comment.
Thank you, please drive through.
"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."
Joe Paterno
LJ also said he did it for the kids
"There are too many Irish guys on this team"
Joesph Vincent Paterno
April, 2010
Retained the Strength Coach
Audrey Snyder @audsnyder4 But, players were told LB coach Ron Vanderlinden is staying and their strength coach is as well
S&C coach staying
is a mixed blessing. Discuss.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
as a fellow strength coach
you won’t hear me say anything bad about John Thomas. as a penn state fan? DO NOT WANT.
Hmmm
But I wouldn’t be surprised if the program changes.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 8, 2012 6:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If Thomas is staying the program may be tweaked, but the overall concept will stay the same.
I just read.
Ok
I’m not convinced he’s a problem so much as how players are used, etc.
by reedjohnmiller on Jan 8, 2012 7:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I could be delusional....
….but I thought many players looked stronger this year. But then again, much of the team were underclassmen last year.
Any confirmation on this WR coach from the Pats?
That would be huge. Imagine Justin Brown next year….
His wife apparently said something that he's coming to Penn State.
But nothing official yet. Chad O’Shea is the name.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 8, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder if she is trying to influence BOB
with her saying that. Is O’Shea a good coach?
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Oh, yeah,
forgot to ask that!
Thanks, Ryan!!
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Whenthe Mods are done
With the ssistants bio’s when they are all revealed…can we have updates on the new coaches wives post? With pictures?
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
How about a calendar?
“The PSU CFB Coaches’ Wives of 2013”?
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Let's not get ahead of ourselves
Profiles first, calendars second
That which we are, WE ARE...PENN STATE.
Forever.
Indeed
Need to see them before wanting a calendar of them.
If a calendar is done, can SuePa be Miss December? Love SuePa, such a classy lady.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Only if she is
FULLY clothed. I like her, too, but not THAT much.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Yeah thats what I meant
In like a Miss’s Claus old school dress or something in that vein.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Now THAT
is attractive!
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Not sure about O'Shea.
I’m not a Pats fan, so I can’t really say how much of Wes Welker and Co. can be attributed to O’Shea. We’re still working on getting some quality info on these guys.
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by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 8, 2012 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks, Junny.
You guys are doing a smashing job, btw. Thanks for somewhat relaxing the boundaries during these stressful times AND for providing such a great forum for us.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
Saw him and Drake
Were both at the meeting.
Didn’t physically saw it, got an update on it.
Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose - Janis Joplin
Oh yeah, forgot about the Drake rumor
that’s a good sign….. but again, where else would they be on Jan 8th?? I think we should change Kersey’s jersey number AGAIN for hinting at leaving AGAIN
by Nittany Merle on Jan 8, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
Chad O'Shea.....
…. has only been with the Pats since 2009, but it seems most of his experience is in coaching SPECIAL TEAMS in both college and the NFL. Might be useful skill!!!!
Any more player reactions?
I don’t use twitter….. yet.
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