Penn State coach James Franklin introduces assistant coaches

Penn State assistant coaches, from left, Herb Hand, Terry Smith, Sean Spencer, Brent Pry, Charles Huff, Bob Shoop, Ricky Rahne, Josh Gattis, John Donovan and Dwight Galt following a news conference introducing coach James Franklin's staff, at Beaver Stadium. Joe Hermitt, PennLive

STATE COLLEGE --

It's official: Penn State's coaching search is officially complete.

A day shy of two weeks since he was hired as the Lions 16th leader, James Franklin said he was looking to build a staff that was not just good on the field, but able to recruit, too. He believes he has.

It starts with offensive coordinator John Donovan and defensive coordinator Bob Shoop, and the former will also handle tight ends while the latter works with safeties, too.

The offensive coaching staff continues with quarterback coach and passing game coordinator Ricky Rahne, special teams coordinator and running backs coach Charles Huff, receivers coach and offensive recruiting coordinator Josh Gattis, and run game coordinator and offensive line coach Herb Hand.

"[Having a recruiting coordinator on both sides of the ball] is something we want to emphasize," Franklin said. "Josh will make sure we have a top 10 class in the country every year going forward."

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Defensively, Brent Pry will serve as assistant head coach, co-defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach, Sean Spencer, or "Coach Chaos" as Franklin referred to him Friday, will work with defensive linemen. Former Gateway head coach and Temple assistant Terry Smith will handle defensive recruiting duties and cornerbacks.

"What I'm looking for is, I want to surround myself with as many smart guys as I possibly can," Franklin said. "I think you hear that but people don't do it. I'm going to surround myself with as many smart people as I possibly can and I want to surround myself with guys that are loyal and are fired up about this opportunity.

"Guys that are teachers; really, really good foundation and teaching, and we're going to use every resource we possibly can to reach these young men."