On the 11th, the Allentown Morning Call ran an article updating coaching changes at PSU. I noted the following:
Brent Pry- was co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach to defensive coordinator and associate head coach and will remain linebackers coach (if I have all those titles straight)
Terry Smith - cornerbacks coach and defensive recruiting coordinator received additional title of assistant head coach
Sean Spencer- Defensive line coach added title of defensive running game coordinator
Things were simpler when we had a head coach and offensive and defensive coordinators. I can see Pry going from co- to defensive coordinator, but what is the difference between Pry being an associate head coach and Smith being assistant head coach? Is this a SOP in lieu of a raise? Do other schools have a slew of titles?
This came to mind because I worked in a CPA office until this past tax season and the receptionist was promoted to Office Manager. One day she visited my office to ask if I needed any supplies. I resisted telling her I was out of crayons. I liked the young lady well enough, she had a strong work ethic but nominal office experience beyond filing papers and answering the phone. Over a Happy Hour Glenlivet on the rocks, I asked the owner if the new manager:
1. Does she review payroll?
2. Does she prepare budgets?
3. Does she participate in negotiating rent?
She answered in the negative to each question and I responded with "Well, what does she manage besides a good crap every morning?" She did not laugh but her husband roared.
Brent Pry- was co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach to defensive coordinator and associate head coach and will remain linebackers coach (if I have all those titles straight)
Terry Smith - cornerbacks coach and defensive recruiting coordinator received additional title of assistant head coach
Sean Spencer- Defensive line coach added title of defensive running game coordinator
Things were simpler when we had a head coach and offensive and defensive coordinators. I can see Pry going from co- to defensive coordinator, but what is the difference between Pry being an associate head coach and Smith being assistant head coach? Is this a SOP in lieu of a raise? Do other schools have a slew of titles?
This came to mind because I worked in a CPA office until this past tax season and the receptionist was promoted to Office Manager. One day she visited my office to ask if I needed any supplies. I resisted telling her I was out of crayons. I liked the young lady well enough, she had a strong work ethic but nominal office experience beyond filing papers and answering the phone. Over a Happy Hour Glenlivet on the rocks, I asked the owner if the new manager:
1. Does she review payroll?
2. Does she prepare budgets?
3. Does she participate in negotiating rent?
She answered in the negative to each question and I responded with "Well, what does she manage besides a good crap every morning?" She did not laugh but her husband roared.
