When college and pro coaches are hired in any sport, most of them handle their introductory press conferences with aplomb.

Matt Campbell was no different earlier this week when he spoke in front of the Penn State football community for the first time. He said all the right things.

He used requisite words such as trust, relationships, culture and grit.

He touched on the history and tradition of the Nittany Lions and mentioned Todd Blackledge, Jack Ham, Courtney Brown, Kerry Collins, Saquon Barkley and Joe Paterno.

He praised Penn State president Neeli Bendapudi and director of athletics Pat Kraft.

He complimented James Franklin, the man he’s replacing, and Bill O’Brien, who was instrumental in holding the program together after the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

But it was after he stepped a

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