Happy birthday, Bill O’Brien! Penn State’s head football coach turns 44 today, sharing a birthday with big names like Nancy Grace, Weird Al Yankovic, and my dad. (Happy birthday, dad.)

Last year, we provided 10 gift ideas for Bill, of which we know he has received at least one: a placekicker. A victory against Ohio State remains a timeless gift that we truly hope he receives this year, but only this weekend can determine that.

Until then, happy birthday, Coach O’Brien. Here are some birthday messages sent by a few of your fans.

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