Penn State special-teams coordinator Phil Galiano is leaving Happy Valley — but not for the reason fans might think.
Galiano, who survived the hot seat after a mistake-filled 2018, is trading his post at Penn State for an opportunity in the NFL, according to a statement released Friday by the athletics department. A job ad for Galiano’s position was also publicly posted on Penn State’s official job boards late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
“We are excited for Phil and his family,” head coach James Franklin said in a written statement. “This is a tremendous opportunity for Phil to return to the NFL.