LAST WEEK'S news was that Bill O'Brien was remaining as Penn State's head coach.
Wednesday's news was that Ted Roof was leaving the Nittany Lions after one season as defensive coordinator for the same job at his alma mater, Georgia Tech.
A statement on Georgia Tech's website said Roof's hiring could not become official until he completed a background check, which would likely occur next week.
Roof, a Georgia native, also served as defensive coordinator for the Yellow Jackets under George O'Leary for three seasons starting in 1999. Roof played linebacker at Georgia Tech in the 1980s under Bill Curry.
O'Brien moved to fill the void by promoting secondary coach John Butler, from La Salle High, to defensive coordinator.
In other Penn State news, backup linebacker Brennan Franklin has left the program.
Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, wide receivers Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson and defensive end Darrington Sentimore are bypassing their senior seasons to enter the NFL draft.
