Schotty says he likes it where he is

=Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets talks with... — =Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets talks with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer during their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. (Oct. 17, 2011) Credit: Getty Images

By RODERICK BOONEroderick.boone@newsday.comDecember 15, 2011

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Brian Schottenheimer's name is being thrown around in South Florida, mentioned among possible candidates as the Dolphins search for a replacement for the fired Tony Sparano.

But the Jets' offensive coordinator said Thursdaythat the Miami job isn't on his radar, and he's perfectly fine with the situation and environment he finds himself in with the Jets.

"I'm just happy to have a job," Schottenheimer said. "A few weeks ago, if you would've asked people, I'd be lucky to have a job."

Schottenheimer said he's focused on the immediate task, which is trying to help the Jets reach the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

"This is the time of year for people to speculate and talk, and this is the time of year for us to work," he said. "We're trying to make a push. We've played well this time of year the last couple of years. Hopefully, we're hitting that stride. Again, I'm thrilled where I'm at and hopefully we can take this thing a long way."

Pettine: PSU? Not true

A report surfaced last week on FootballScoop.com suggesting that Mike Pettine is a potential candidate for the Penn State head-coaching job. But the Jets' defensive coordinator struck that down Thursday, making it clear he has no interest in returning to his native Keystone State to coach in Happy Valley.

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"No, I'm thrilled where I am," Pettine said. "There's not much interest there. There hasn't been contact either way. So I just think that was somebody that did the math -- Pennsylvania background, opening at a Pennsylvania school.

"So I guess the next will be I'm up for the Pitt job."

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