Matt Rhule knows how to build a program in difficult circumstances, having won 10 games for two straight seasons at Temple.
As a former Penn State linebacker under Joe Paterno, Rhule saw from afar how an ugly scandal can hurt a university and divide a fan base.
Rhule became Baylor’s choice Tuesday to bring stability to the football program as its new coach. Art Briles, who led Baylor to two Big 12 titles, was ousted earlier this year as a result of a school investigation into handling of sexual assault accusations against players. Under acting coach Jim Grobe, Baylor experienced a turbulent season, carrying a 6-6 record into the Motel 6 Cactus Bowl.