Greg Gattuso said the changing landscape of college sports played no role in his decision to leave the Great Danes for a job as an an analyst at Penn State.

From Bob Ford to Greg Gattuso, culture, consistency, and continuity have been a hallmark of the University at Albany football program. Great Danes Director of Athletics Mark Benson

ALBANY, NY (WBNG) -- UAlbany’s head football coach, Greg Gattuso, is headed to Happy Valley, this according to WNYT’s Sports Director Rodger Wyland.

In 52 seasons as a varsity team, the University at Albany football program has had just two men — Bob Ford, then Greg Gattuso — at the helm. There’s about to be a third. Gattuso, who succeeded Ford when the Great Danes legend retired following the 2013 season,

After 11 years leading the UAlbany football program, Greg Gattuso is stepping down as the Head Coach of the Great Danes to return to his alma mater, Penn State, where he played defensive line from 1981-1983.

Gattuso, who played on Penn State's 1982 national championship team, returns to his alma mater after more than 20 years as a head coach.

Greg Gattuso has stepped down as head coach of the UAlbany football program to take a position as a defensive analyst at his alma mater Penn State, where

PM with Gattuso and athletic director Mark Benson. Watch Live Stream here.