Penn State has officially hired Tom Allen as the new defensive coordinator. James Franklin, the head coach, expressed confidence in Allen, highlighting his leadership and involvement in defensive schemes. Allen, who previously served as Indiana's head coach, emphasized his immediate interest in the opportunity and the similarities between his defensive system and those run under previous coordinators. Players and staff have praised Allen's energy and focus on takeaways, tackling, and effort. Additionally, Thomas Allen, Tom's son, has been hired as a defensive analyst for the team.
Penn State safety KJ Winston on new defensive coordinator Tom Allen: “He brings the energy. That’s what you gotta have on defense is that energy and that juice”
Dennis Allen's time as an NFL head coach has been rough. 😬 https://t.co/JBD7AKd8nt
Dennis Allen has struggled in his 5 seasons as an NFL head coach. 😬 https://t.co/PLdDzkATMq
It is very hard to describe the degree of putrescence of hte coaching of Dennis Allen.
Dennis Allen continues to be one of those coaches I look at and go "How is he a head coach and how did two teams give him an opportunity?"
Penn State has hired Thomas Allen, the son of defensive coordinator Tom Allen, as a defensive analyst, per the team’s staff directory. Thomas served as an Indiana defensive graduate assistant after a five-year playing career with the Hoosiers
On new #PennState defensive coordinator Tom Allen. "It’s about takeaways, tackling and effort. That’s our DNA every day. We’re gonna be an aggressive, attacking defense." https://t.co/iFLL7ztA27
“To me, there’s no magic defense. The magic, I believe, is in the players, and the magic is in their belief.” Why Penn State hired Tom Allen and what's next for the new defensive coordinator https://t.co/gGU1MyhtJE
Tom Allen is introduced as #PennState defensive coordinator. Dynamic. Excited. Real. https://t.co/x0vQ3fFbx7
Tom Slken is introduced as #PennState defensive coordinator. Dynamic. Animated. Excited. Real. https://t.co/x0vQ3fFJmF
Penn State DC Tom Allen spent seven seasons as Indiana's head coach. Why he's relishing the opportunity to be an assistant again, and what he said about being a head coach some day: https://t.co/oZHsTOu6jE
New defensive coordinator Tom Allen is “super excited” about being at Penn State https://t.co/BC53jQ6CaX
Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen said "there's a lot of similarities" between his system and those run under Brent Pry and Manny Diaz. Allen's DNA: "Takeaways, tackling and effort" https://t.co/pVuRZHCDoE
Tom Allen up next. “I’m a football coach. Just love what I do. This opportunity presented itself during this timeframe and I had immediate interest in it.” https://t.co/lIeM2L4yaI
Franklin on Tom Allen: “It was really apparent very early on, to me as well as our staff, that this is a football guy that is still heavily involved in what's going on from a scheme and from a fundamental perspective”
James Franklin on Tom Allen, who hasn’t served as a pure defensive coordinator since 2016: “When he was the defensive coordinator, (Indiana) was the most improved defense in the country. That was telling”
Franklin on hiring Tom Allen: "This is a football guy that's still heavily involved (with the defense when he was Indiana's head coach). ... I'm looking for a leader of the defense."
James Franklin here to talk about a “drama-free signing day” and defensive coordinator Tom Allen who will be introduced in about an hour https://t.co/KeMgYTPKzZ
Terry Smith on new Penn State defensive coordinator Tom Allen: “He’s a great leader and we're trusting that he's going to be the right guy for us. Once we interviewed him, we knew he was the right guy”
Tom Allen, who was officially hired as Penn State’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday with some words for 4-star LB Kari Jackson: “I’m blessed to be here. You’re gonna be the next great linebacker at Linebacker U”
Tom Allen, who was officially hired as Penn State’s defensive coordinator on Tuesday with some words for 4-star LB Kari Jackson: “I’m blessed to be here, can’t wait to get you here at Linebacker U”