Sir Purr
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The Pennsylvania connection
Both Tepper and Rhule have strong ties to the state of Pennsylvania. Tepper was born and raised in Pittsburgh, before attending the University of Pittsburgh, while Rhule went to the rival Penn State. Now, the two have put aside their collegiate rivalry and come together in the Carolinas.
While he was at Penn State, Rhule walked on to the football team as a linebacker, getting the chance to learn the game from legendary head coach Joe Paterno. After bouncing around the coaching circuit post-graduation, Rhule eventually found a home at Temple in Philadelphia, where he spent 10 years coaching. During his time leading the Owls, Rhule brought Temple its first victory over Penn State since 1941.