UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Bill O'Brien today was named the 15th coach in Penn State's 125-year history, being introduced at a morning news conference at the Nittany Lion Inn.
He received a five-year deal worth $2.3 million per season, according to the university. The contract includes a $950,000 base salary, $1 million in TV/radio compensation and $350,000 from the school???s Nike contract.
"What a special program it is," O'Brien said. "It's unbelievable. I'm really thrilled to be the head football coach at Penn State."
O'Brien, 42, replaces Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno, who was hired Feb. 19, 1966 to replace Rip Engle.
Paterno was fired Nov. 9 in wake of the child sexual abuse scandal involving former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.
Paterno, the winningest coach in major college history with 409 victories, was replaced by interim head coach Tom Bradley. He went 1-3 down the stretch as the Nittany Lions finished 9-4 and lost 30-14 to Houston Monday in the TicketCity Bowl in Dallas.
"We found the right man to lead our football program," university President Rodney Erickson said of O'Brien. "He's a person of great integrity, leadership and skill."
"This is a very important hire for Penn State for many reasons," acting athletic director Dave Joyner said.
O'Brien was in his fifth season with the New England Patriots and in his first year as offensive coordinator.
He also had prior assistant college coaching stints at Brown, Georgia Tech, Maryland and Duke, but has never served as a head coach.
O'Brien was born in Dorchester, Mass., and played linebacker and defensive end at Brown from 1990-92. He graduated with a double concentration in political science and organizational behavior management.
He and his wife, Colleen, have two sons, Jack and Michael.
Ron Musselman: rmusselman@post-gazette.com and Twitter @rmusselmanppg.First published on January 7, 2012 at 11:51 am
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