But can Kermit coach?

You've seen his face on the sidelines and during pre-game warm ups. But you weren't sure exactly as to what he did. Well, now we know what he will be doing. Following the unexpected departure of former Penn State safeties coach Brian Norwood to head up Baylor's defense, Kermit Buggs has been promoted from Coordinator of Player Personnel. Buggs will inherit arguably some of the best safeties in college football as that unit's coach, effective immediately.

But the question is raised, "sure, but can he coach?"

"Prior to coming to Penn State, Buggs was a successful high school coach, leading Surry County High School in Dendron, Va. to a 34-14 record from 1999-2002. His 1999 squad was 14-0 and won the Division I state championship and Buggs was named the state's Division I Coach of he Year." -- Penn State Sports Information press release.

That record could be deceiving though. Take away that perfect season, and his overall record is 20-14. But don't underestimate his abilities. Going undefeated with any team is an impressive acheivement, especially after a coaching change.

Buggs' abilities should be tested right away, leading his new unit against a Texas A&M offense that put up 38 points in a season finale win over the Longhorns. In the 2007 Outback Bowl win over 9-3 Tennessee, current safeties Anthony Scirrotto and Tony Davis made the two biggest plays of the game. Scirrotto's violent hit on Vol star wide receiver Jaycen Swain, set the tone for Penn State that the mythical "SEC speed" couldn't match the Lions' determination. Tied at 10, Davis broke the game open late when the Vols were moving in for a go-ahead touchdown. He recovered a fumble forced by Sean Lee, returning it 88 yards for the score. Penn State never looked back.

So, Buggs, what do you have up your sleeve for the Aggies?