Post by The Picks Commissioner on Apr 14, 2007 20:05:02 GMT -5
Penna Jr. gets an extension
BY SAMUEL LEGG
The Johnstown Riverhawks’ front office must have been impressed with Tony Penna Jr.’s performance in his one week as head coach.
On Friday, the third-year franchise extended Penna’s coaching contract through the 2008 season.
Riverhawks co-owner James Wallace said that the decision to lengthen Penna’s deal “was a no-brainer.”
“Since he’s been on board, he’s brought more than just coaching to the table. He’s helped to bring on some sponsors,” Wallace said. “It’s totally refreshing to have someone that has a positive attitude, with all the problems we’ve had.
“I’m really comfortable and really satisfied that he’s on board.”
Penna replaced Steven G. Folmar, who resigned last week.
The Riverhawks have six games remaining this season, including three at home and three away. Johnstown (3-5) hosts Danville (1-5) at 7:05 tonight at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
Penna took over the position on April 4 after the hasty departure of Folmar the previous day.
Folmar lasted seven games, going 3-4 in his first year in Johnstown after a head-coaching stint in Raleigh.
Penna lost his debut as head coach, a 55-33 setback at home to North Division leading Reading last Saturday.
The extension flattered the 33-year-old Johnstown native who admitted that he had no indoor football-coaching experience prior to being hired by the Riverhawks.
“I really appreciate (team President) Mike (Dawson) and James (Wallace) showing confidence in me,” said Penna, who has 12 years experience coaching football. “I think it goes a little further too, with the stability of the franchise. They want to show that the (organization) is going to be stable. I’m so appreciative and it’s such a great opportunity.”
www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_104000136.html?keyword=topstory
BY SAMUEL LEGG
The Johnstown Riverhawks’ front office must have been impressed with Tony Penna Jr.’s performance in his one week as head coach.
On Friday, the third-year franchise extended Penna’s coaching contract through the 2008 season.
Riverhawks co-owner James Wallace said that the decision to lengthen Penna’s deal “was a no-brainer.”
“Since he’s been on board, he’s brought more than just coaching to the table. He’s helped to bring on some sponsors,” Wallace said. “It’s totally refreshing to have someone that has a positive attitude, with all the problems we’ve had.
“I’m really comfortable and really satisfied that he’s on board.”
Penna replaced Steven G. Folmar, who resigned last week.
The Riverhawks have six games remaining this season, including three at home and three away. Johnstown (3-5) hosts Danville (1-5) at 7:05 tonight at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
Penna took over the position on April 4 after the hasty departure of Folmar the previous day.
Folmar lasted seven games, going 3-4 in his first year in Johnstown after a head-coaching stint in Raleigh.
Penna lost his debut as head coach, a 55-33 setback at home to North Division leading Reading last Saturday.
The extension flattered the 33-year-old Johnstown native who admitted that he had no indoor football-coaching experience prior to being hired by the Riverhawks.
“I really appreciate (team President) Mike (Dawson) and James (Wallace) showing confidence in me,” said Penna, who has 12 years experience coaching football. “I think it goes a little further too, with the stability of the franchise. They want to show that the (organization) is going to be stable. I’m so appreciative and it’s such a great opportunity.”
www.tribune-democrat.com/sports/local_story_104000136.html?keyword=topstory
