Ja’Juan Seider Says Goodbye to Penn State
Former Penn State and current Notre Dame RB coach Ja’Juan Seider said goodbye to PSU late Wednesday night.
Word got out Super Bowl Sunday that Seider would be leaving for the same position at Notre Dame.
Moving On: Penn State RB Coach Ja’Juan Seider Leaving For Notre Dame
PSU head coach James Franklin confirmed the news two days later, and Notre Dame confirmed it the next week.
James Franklin Confirms, Comments on Ja’Juan Seider’s Departure
Here’s what Seider had to say in his farewell address to Penn State.
WHAT SEIDER WROTE
General images during the Penn State co-coordinator and players news conference prior to the 2023 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Atlanta, Ga. Penn State will face Ole Miss in the NCAA college football bowl game on December 30th. (Paul Abell via Abell Images for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl)
“These past 7 years have been nothing short of incredible. From the playoff and championship runs, to the bowl games and career seasons, these will forever be some of our family’s most cherished experiences. Coaching in front of 110k is an indescribable feeling.
The players, staff, and community are truly some of the most special people we’ve ever known. I’m forever grateful to have had the priceless privilege of having my son on the sidelines with me for the last 6 years.
“To Coach Franklin, Pat Kraft, Vinny James, and the entire administration, thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to lead these young men, for believing in me, and allowing me to leave a small footprint in such a storied institution & football program.
“To Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, thank you for your unwavering support and leadership.“Lastly, to my Lawnboyz, I couldn’t be prouder of the room and culture we built together, both on and off of the field. Coaching you has been one of the biggest honors of my life. Keep living the standard of “high production, low maintenance.” Love you dudes for life.
“It’s been a real pleasure, Penn State.
All love here…now and forever!”
IT ALL WORKED OUT
At the end of the day, everything worked out for both PSU and Ja’Juan Seider.
Seider got a job with a program that, like Penn State, could win the national title in 2025.
Penn State hired a guy that has been the running back coach on two national championship teams in Stan Drayton.
Stan the Man: Penn State Has Its New RB Coach
So, it seems like a win-win situation but we’ll have to see how it plays out on the field.
PSU opens the 2025 season Aug. 30 against Nevada at Beaver Stadium
