Reading the trajectory of the program from the top seat, Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft felt he was left with no choice but to remove James Franklin as head coach on Sunday.

On Monday, he committed to finding an "elite" replacement who lives out the meaning and magnitude of "We are," referring to the university's defiant motto, "We are ... Penn State."

"This person has to fit Penn State. They need to represent the toughness, the blue-collar work ethic and the class that defines this institution. We want someone who honors our tradition but isn't afraid to evolve, someone who understands the weight of 'We are' and leads us forward with a vision of championships," Kraft said." "The right coach will rebuild the unity and pride that defines this historic program, and they will ignite

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