Categories: News

Penn State Assistant Coach Herb Hand Moves On to Auburn

On Monday, Penn State Nittany Lions offensive line coach Herb Hand became the second member of head coach James Franklin’s staff in the last three days to leave. Hand was hired by Auburn University coach its offensive line. Hand is now reunited with Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn. The pair worked together as co-offensive coordinators at Tulsa in 2007 and 2008 when the Golden Hurricane boasted the nation’s top offense.

PENN STATE ASSISTANT COACH HERB HAND MOVES ON TO AUBURN

Auburn released a statement that said Hand was “especially excited to rejoin Coach Malzahn and work with him again.” He then added: “I want to thank coach James Franklin and the Penn State football program for two great years and I wish them nothing but the best.” Up until now, Hand had worked on Franklin’s staff for five years: three at Vanderbilt, then two at Penn State. The same is true for defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, who announced Saturday that he was departing Happy Valley to take the same position at the University of Tennessee.

The Nittany Lions’ offensive line encountered many difficulties during Hand’s two seasons. The team racked up 83 sacks, all but one involving quarterback Christian Hackenberg. Penn State rushed for an average 134.2 yards per game last season, and were ranked 106th in the nation.

The Nittany Lions lost 24-17 to the Georgia Bulldogs in the Taxslayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Fla., on Jan. 2.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of sports news in your in-box.
We find the sports news you need to know, so you don't have to.

A member of Penn State’s offensive line, wide receiver Geno Lewis, announced Monday on Twitter that he would be transferring to Oklahoma for his last year of eligibility. Lewis’s playing time and production this season plunged compared to his 2014 numbers.

PHOTO: Penn State Offensive Coordinator Herb Hand and his wife

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

Recent Posts

Paul George Exits With Knee Injury As 76ers Fall To 2-12 In Loss To Grizzlies

With their big three finally back in action Wednesday, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered another setback…

7 hours ago

VIDEO: Nike Pays Tribute to Rafael Nadal With 30-Foot Projection In Front of Eiffel Tower

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tny--EWynOQ Nike paid tribute to Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal with a 10-meter-tall animated display…

1 day ago

VIDEO: Rafael Nadal Gets Emotional Tribute as He Retires From Tennis

https://youtu.be/dtJoJz9hC48 Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bid a heartfelt goodbye to his devoted Spanish fans as he brought…

1 day ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Olympic Fencer Eli Dershwitz Explains The Art Of Fencing

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/DQ9Rxhnuer4 U.S. Olympic fencer Eli Dershwitz shed light on the critical skills necessary in fencing…

2 days ago

Two Bears Offensive Linemen Return To Practice, Caleb Williams Desperate For Blocking

Two offensive linemen for the Chicago Bears returned to practice, a massive step in the…

3 days ago

VIDEO: UFC Heavyweight Champion Performs Viral Trump Dance In New York

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/s2g9t_33Myw President-elect Donald Trump received a warm welcome from Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jon…

4 days ago