4 overall recruit. When his father (who met Franklins mother while stationed at an Air Force base in Manchester, England) became an absent participant in Franklins life, the contrast was only stronger. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. Franklin has spoken at every THON since 2014,[37] and the Franklin family has generously supported THON through annual gifts[38] including a $10,000 gift made in honor of football players Charlie Shuman, Nick Scott.[39]. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. Matt Zemek. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was selected as the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, becoming Penn States first tight end to win the award. Through the transfer portal, Penn State has been able to address needs at wide receiver and defensive back so far. Franklin is one of five current FBS head coaches to lead his teams to a bowl game in each of his first nine seasons as a head coach and one of nine to do so in 10 of their first 11 seasons. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. State College Webcams; Sports. The 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. display:inline-block; Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. He also encourages them to visit. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. Recently, Penn State announced at the end of the 2019 regular season that the Board of Trustees had confirmed unanimous approval of an extension of James Franklin contract after rumored interest from several other programs including the USC Trojans[29] and Florida State Seminoles. Penn State finished the season No. Franklin was also a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Associated Press National Coach of the Year awards. And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Franklin has never indicated who he voted for (or if he did), but there are a myriad of reasons to think his political leanings might run counter to the natural majority of rural America and rural Pennsylvania. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). Where sports as an institution has been eager to embrace the skills and entertainment of the black body, the acceptance of the black mind in higher profile roles has been far slower. I got into a lot of fights in elementary school and got in some fights in junior high. We're very, very careful and very methodical about doing that. So I think for all of our female student-athletes to look and see her in her position I think it is empowering for all of our student-athletes [and] to see someone, you know, like me sitting in the head coaching position it is empowering.. The 2018 TIDES report, which grades race and gender hires in sports, gave the collegiate level a C for its racial diversity in head coaching hires and an F for gender diversity. [11] The Washington Post reported other candidates for the job were Al Golden of Temple and Larry Coker of UTSA (and formerly Miami), and that Franklin was not the frontrunner. It wasnt a dream to have, a goal to chase, a career path to ponder. { The 2012 team had numerous milestones. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. In addition, Parsons became the 101st first-team All-American and 43rd consensus All-American in Penn State history. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. Penn State Football. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. During his first few press conferences, he had said how he wanted Penn State to again be the most dominant school in recruiting in Pennsylvania.[21]. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. Thats where diversity is important, no different than the decision making process. 23/24 2013 & No. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. .bio-section-header A big and significant development in the coaching carousel occurred Monday night when it was reported that Penn State head coach James Franklin switched agents, Franklin said on Tuesday that he switched representation over the summer. From 2016-19, Franklin led Penn State to 42 wins, the most in program history for the Big Ten era in a four-year span, and 28 league wins, a program record. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. Leery of the media, or in the very least the Internets ability to twist quotes, Franklin is content with keeping most of his political opinions to himself. Penn State and James Franklin are in this for the long haul, and the university will be investing heavily in Franklin's leadership for . Twenty-three Penn State players have been selected in the last four NFL Drafts, the most in a four-draft span since 1993-96 (27 players drafted). Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. Wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton ended his Penn State career as the programs career receptions leader (214) and second in school history in receiving yards (2,842). We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.' Or if you rather, Franklin was four when Penn State hired Don Ferrell, the university first black head coach. Few allow for failure in front of so many people. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. width:50px; In the last six seasons under Franklin, Penn State is one of six teams to rank in the top 12 of the CFP final rankings at least four times, joining Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and Oklahoma. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. James Franklin hosts newcomers for pizza, tacos, and water ice Share this article 73 shares Kevin McGuire June 23, 2022 11:00 am ET It has become a bit of an annual tradition for Penn State. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. That year, he was also the offensive coordinator for the Roskilde Kings of the Danish American Football Federation. Defense was dominant for the Nittany Lions, finishing in the top 10 in FBS in yards per rush (1st; 2.55), forced fumbles (1st; 22), rushing defense (5th; 95.0), sacks (7th; 3.46), scoring defense (8th; 16.0) and fumble recoveries (10th; 12). STATE COLLEGE - Ricky Rahne is in the process of buying a house in State College after passing on the opportunity to do so in Nashville, Tenn., when he was an assistant coach at. Wide receiver Jahan Dotson led the league in receiving yardage (884; 19th nationally) and was tied for the nation's lead in catches of 60-plus yards (4). I realized that it was a blessing, that it was a positive, but growing up, yeah, it was hard. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. There are two black head coaches in the NFL. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. . From 2016-19, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to three New Years Six bowls - 2016 (Rose), 2017 (Fiesta) and 2019 (Cotton) - making Penn State one of eight teams to accomplish the feat during the four-year span. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. The Class of 2016 at Penn State finished in the top 20, ranking as high as 18th by ESPN, and featured a pair of five-star recruits. James Franklin Delivers an Invitation, and a CTA, to Penn State's Trustees 'We have to embrace the new college football,' Franklin tells the board. Over the last 20 games during the 2012-13 seasons, the Commodores 16-4 record was second-best in the SEC to Alabamas 17-3 mark. With a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Lamont Wade vs. Illinois and an 81-yard punt return for a score by Dotson vs. Michigan State, PSU was one of four Power Five schools in 2020 to have a kick and punt return for a TD. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. Four decades removed from Jeffries hire the world of sports is still a long way from where it could be and the examples are plentiful. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. . Oweh and Toney became the first Penn State defensive end duo to receive first team honors since Courtney Brown and Brad Scioli in 1998. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . Franklin has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NFL level. The 3.83 average star ranking for the 2019 class was the highest in program history since the inception of the 247Sports Composite in 2000. Running back Saquon Barkley finished a stellar collegiate career by winning the Paul Hornung Award for the nations most versatile player, three major Big Ten awards Graham-George Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year, Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist and the Chicago Tribune Silver Football for the second-straight season. In 2016, Franklin was honored as Sporting News National Coach of the Year and the Woody Hayes National Coach of the Year, as well as the Dave McLain Big Ten Coach of the Year and Associated Press Big Ten Coach of the Year. 23/20 2012). Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . James Franklin's family dealing with heightened challenges due to coronavirus (2:22) Penn State coach James Franklin details the challenges his family is facing during the coronavirus pandemic . Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. He collected first-team accolades from Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and second-team laurels from the Football Writers Association of American (FWAA), Walter Camp and Sporting News. padding:right:5px; The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Penn State and coach James Franklin were to blame for the logjam that took place in Michigan Stadium's tunnel at halftime of the teams' Oct. 15 game. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. Prior to his injury, Freiermuth led all FBS tight ends with 5.8 receptions per game and ranked fifth averaging 77.5 receiving yards per game. Parsons was the No. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Franklin began his coaching career as the wide receivers coach at Kutztown (Pa.) University (1995) and was a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater, East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University in 1996, working with the secondary. In 2016, Franklin secured the No. StateCollege.com provides local news, entertainment, and information for State College, PA. We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA. 220 Regent Court, Suite B, State College, PA 16801, Copyright 2000 document.getElementById('copyright').appendChild(document.createTextNode(new Date().getFullYear())) | StateCollege.com | All Rights Reserved | State College, PA Centre County Central Pennsylvania Home of Penn State University. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business. The football teams 2,100 hours of community service in 2014-15 equated to nearly 40 percent of the 5,300 community service hours by Penn State student-athletes. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) Ten years before Jackie Robinson ever pulled a Dodgers jersey over his head and walked onto Ebbets Field, representatives of the Home Owners Loan Corporation scoured the country, collecting data that would accurately illustrate the nations inner cities and the neighborhoods surrounding them. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. Its amazing how many older assistants in the NFL that reach out to me and say that to me in college You know that when [minority coaches] are successful at a place like Penn State its going to open up opportunities for more people., I wouldnt describe it as weight but its something that Im very aware of. In 2019, punter Blake Gillikin took home CoSIDA Academic All-America first-team honors for the second-straight year to become the 12th two-time first-team selection in Penn State history. Four Vanderbilt football players were arrested on August 9, 2013, and charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. With the Pinstripe Bowl win, Franklin became just the third Penn State coach to lead the team to at least seven wins in his first season, joining Dick Harlow (1915) and Bill OBrien (2012). .bio-section-logo This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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