Portland State makes interim coach permanent after North Texas win

[Harry]

A few days after beating North Texas, Portland State has made interim coach Bruce Barnum the team's official head coach.

The FCS-level Vikings beat North Texas 66-7 for the team's second win over an FBS team in 2015. Portland State opened the season with a win over Washington State.

North Texas also fired coach Dan McCarney in the hours after the game. The loss dropped the Mean Green to 0-5.

"It is my privilege to announce that Portland State has signed Bruce Barnum to a multi-year contract," athletic director Mark Rountree said in a statement. "Coach Barnum has proven he can lead our team to compete at the highest levels, and is committed to developing student-athletes to be successful for the rest of their lives.   

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[UNT90]

I guess RV can pick successful coaches to pay 450k to after all...

[meangreendork]

Seems really premature to me. Both UNT and Washington State are in a mess.

[rcade]

Seems really premature to me. Both UNT and Washington State are in a mess.

There isn't an FCS school in the country that wouldn't want to lock down a coach after he beat two FBS teams in the same season.

[Mean Green 93-98]

Seems really premature to me. Both UNT and Washington State are in a mess.

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Yeah, UNT's an obvious mess, but Washington State just beat Oregon.

Very smart move, if you ask me.

[eulessismore]

Seems really premature to me. Both UNT and Washington State are in a mess.

Wish we could be premature in that way.

[greenit]

Note this excerpt from the article:

"The search committee recognized his strong commitment to integrity and the holistic success of students, which is why he was the unanimous choice for the job. Bruce exemplifies Portland State's identity of being fearless and determined, and I know he will have a huge impact on our campus and our community."

[risinggreen]

I guess they're the next school to pass us by. But wait, they clearly already have.

[NorthTexan95]

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Yeah, UNT's an obvious mess, but Washington State just beat Oregon.

Very smart move, if you ask me.

They probably had some boosters order their AD to make it permanent in the locker room right after the game. 

[Cowtown]

I guess RV can pick successful coaches to pay 450k to after all...

Post of the week, possibly the year.

[caseyorourke]

And to top it all off, Coach Barnum was voted Big Sky and FCS Coach of the year.

Bruce Barnum Named Big Sky Conference Coach Of The Year

Portland State's Barnum goes from interim to FCS Coach of the Year  

The school gave him a $20,000 bonus which he distributed amongst his staff.

Portland State coach Bruce Barnum gives bonus money to the PSU assistants 

[Christopher Walker]

3 hours ago, caseyorourke said:

And to top it all off, Coach Barnum was voted Big Sky and FCS Coach of the year.

Bruce Barnum Named Big Sky Conference Coach Of The Year

Portland State's Barnum goes from interim to FCS Coach of the Year  

The school gave him a $20,000 bonus which he distributed amongst his staff.

Portland State coach Bruce Barnum gives bonus money to the PSU assistants 

That's a really good guy ya'll have as a coach.