49ers OC Greg Roman

Anytime a team goes one season from being at the bottom of the NFL to a first-round bye in the playoffs the following season, coaching assists are prime candidates to fill vacant head coaching positions.  After installing a successful power running game and helping Alex Smith to finally play like a franchise quarterback, offensive coordinator Greg Roman is a finalist for the head coaching job at Penn State.  Roman is one of two coaches being considered to replace fired head coach Joe Paterno.  If you don’t know about the Penn State and Jerry Sandusky sandal that lead to the firing of Paterno, welcome back to Earth.

The news that Roman was interviewed by Penn State was first reported by Tom Dienhart of the Big Ten Network.  Roman was interviewed a month ago and is still waiting to hear if he will be hired.  USA Today has reported that Penn State also interviewed Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien who is considered the leading candidate to be offered the job.  Penn State is supposed to make a decision this week.

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