Thats presidents of universities. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. Franklin has been building the talent slowly at Penn State, painstakingly going after top recruits, missing on some, but landing on others, to the point where the Nittany Lions sit at 16th in the . Matt Zemek. Its something that Im conscious of. James Franklin and the No. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. And I think thats an important piece the number of athletes that make up the sports and the breakdowns, but also that you never hear people talk about the number of assistant coaches. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) [12] Franklin was the first half African American to be head coach of a major sport at Vanderbilt, and the third to be a head football coach in the Southeastern Conference (after Sylvester Croom, formerly at Mississippi State, and former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips).[13]. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings and No. And a lot of times you know, again, its so much more than that race does play a part of that. The first 9 win season since 1915. width:50px; Penn State Football. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. The Nittany Lions posted their first 1,000 single-year APR in program history in 2018-19, topping the previous high of 993 in 2014-15. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. In 2019 the idea of a multiracial family is far less divisive than it once was, and in turn those experiences have helped Franklin in life more than he might have ever imagined, well after the long days and nights. "He has been through the most thorough vetting process that any individual has gone through at the university," Erickson said after a press conference at Beaver Stadium where Franklin made his first official appearance as a leader of Penn State. I dont think that helps anybody.. Ferrell first oversaw bowling en route to a three-decade long tenure within the athletic department. In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. 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. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. Published. In February 2015, Franklin was the lone college head coach among the speakers and panelists at the prestigious MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference in Boston. Despite impressive wins over a top 5 team and an appearance in the inaugural Texas Bowl, the Wildcat program was a far cry from the title contending teams fielded during the Snyder era. Perhaps most importantly, Franklin was seven, 40 years ago on the nose, whenWillie Jeffries, the first black Division I-A head football coach, was hired to work at Wichita State. 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. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. The 2016 season brought record-breaking performances from the Nittany Lions as the offense set marks for total offense (6,056), passing yards (3,650), points scored (526) and double-digit comeback wins (4). But I think I think youd love to get to a point where theres more people with diverse backgrounds in decision making positions. 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. In 1998, Franklin began his participation in the NFLs Minority Coaching Fellowship Program, starting with a stint with the Miami Dolphins and working with Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. The Nittany Lions ended the season in the AP Top 25 in four consecutive seasons for the first time since a seven-year stint from 1993-99. Barkley is just the fifth player since 1924 to win two career Silver Football honors. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. The Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. There are no new white faces setting the racial achievement bar higher for people like them to chase and beat. I realized that it was a blessing, that it was a positive, but growing up, yeah, it was hard. Id love to be one of these guys that says so much that you can pretty much say anything and it doesnt faze anybody, Franklin said with a laugh. 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). Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. 2 in the rankings and appearing in a second-straight New Years Six bowl, earning a 35-28 win over No. He also encourages them to visit. Dear James Franklin, We know you are busy trying to go 1-0 this week, but the college football world is not going to let you focus solely on Penn State beating Illinois. 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. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. Under Franklins direction, Penn State has finished in the top 12 of the final College Football Playoff rankings in four of the last six seasons, has earned berths in three New Years Six bowl games with two wins and won the 2016 Big Ten Championship. The Nittany Lions used a balanced attack with a high-scoring offense and a stingy defense to lead FBS in scoring differential with a +24.6 margin. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. The Penn State special teams unit made big gains in 2019, recording three blocked punts to finish third in the nation and four blocked kicks overall, which was sixth. There is no hiding from this chapter of American history, a time when segregation was state-sponsored and constitutional rights were trampled thanks to decades of legal gymnastics. The Commodores finished 23rd in the final 2012 Associated Press poll, marking their first AP final ranking since 1948. In 2015, Franklin joined the FOX studio crew for pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the Big Ten Championship Game. 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. Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. That deal includes retention bonuses paid at the end of each year of the contract. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). Franklins 24 wins tied Dan McGugin for the most by a Vanderbilt coach in his first three seasons. He then was the wide receivers coach at James Madison (1997), a graduate assistant (tight ends) at Washington State in 1998 and the wide receivers coach at Idaho State (1999). Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. I didnt grow up in Pennsylvania thinking I could be or would be the head football coach of Penn State, Franklin said as the fog rolled across Mount Nittany on the horizon. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. Offensively, Penn State finished seventh in FBS with a 41.1 scoring average, the third-highest in program history, and 19th in total offense with a 460.3 average, which also ranks third in PSU history. Penn State Coach James Franklin, center, with his players at Beaver Stadium, is the highest-paid state employee in Pennsylvania, at more than $4 million per year. { Safety JiAyir Brown tied for the nations lead with six interceptions, the most for a Penn State player since 2006, and became the first Nittany Lion with six interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a season since 2005. Franklin led Vanderbilt to a bowl game in each of his three seasons in Nashville, with the last two years resulting in wins over NC State (Music City Bowl) and Houston (BBVA Compass Bowl). I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. Jonathan Sutherland led the way with a pair of blocked punts in the season-opener against Idaho, marking the first time since 2000 the Nittany Lions had two blocks in a game. Franklin was a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award for the second time at Penn State (2016) and third time in his head coaching career. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at Vanderbilt; 4 at Penn State). Franklin guided the Nittany Lions to a 7-6 record in 2015 and a berth in the TaxSlayer Bowl. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. The Nittany Lions claimed their fourth overall Big Ten Championship and first outright title since 1994 with a thrilling 38-31 comeback win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game. Ive talked to [Stanford head coach] David Shaw, a good friend of mine and a number of other coaches and I do think that a lot of the [minority] coaches carry a little bit of extra pressure, Franklin added. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. Matthews broke the SEC season record with 112 receptions for 1,477 yards and seven touchdowns in 2013, becoming the first SEC receiver to make 100 catches in a season. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Diversity is important because Ive got a team of 125 kids, from all different backgrounds rural, urban, black, white, Catholic, Jewish and everything in between. And in many ways that makes sense. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. There are two black head coaches in the NFL. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was a finalist for the John Mackey Award for the nations top tight end and also took home All-America accolades with a bid on the AFCA second team. Parsons was also selected as the Big Ten Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year to become the third Nittany Lion to claim the award, joining Mike Hull (2014) and Michael Mauti (2012). [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. James Franklin is ranked #10th among the best college football coaches while Alabama's Nick Saban, Clemson Tigers' Dabo Swinney, and LSU's Ed Orgeron are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively. border-top:3px solid #091F40; In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). State College Webcams; Sports. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. I got into a lot of fights in elementary school and got in some fights in junior high. 9 in the final CFP rankings. The 2019 class featured a pair of 247Sports five-star recruits and three No. text-transform: uppercase; I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. 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]. Perhaps Franklins greatest cultural contribution to sports is being a member of a small club of coaches that act as lighthouses, a reminder that you too could be the next David Shaw, the next James Franklin, the next Willie Jeffries. 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. The class was also ranked No. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. You know, thats all of it. Penn State came under fire from fans who thought the team was faking injuries to slow Iowa's momentum during the Hawkeyes' 23-20 home win in Week 6. Sep 10, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks on the field prior to the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Beaver . In addition, McSorley set eight season records during his time in the Blue & White - passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions, 200-yard passing games, 300-yard passing games, rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, total offense yards, touchdowns responsible for - and the game record for yards of total offense. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. Franklin graduated having broken or tied 23 school records. Since taking the Penn State head coaching job in January, James Franklin hasn't had but a few seconds to breathe. We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.' While at Vanderbilt, Franklin assembled a recruiting class that finished as high as 19th in 2014. A total of 56 Nittany Lions earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2015 fall semester, which set a school record. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. Last fall, Penn State's head football coach, James Franklin, received a 10-year contract extension making a guaranteed $7 million each year. .bio-section-logo But in a lot of ways it wasnt, because I didnt know if it was a real possibility, Franklin added, now entering his sixth year on the job. They ended the season by defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, 3528. Nine of the 15 highest-ranked 247Sports Composite recruits at Penn State since 2000 have been signed by Franklin. By Dec. 30, 2018 there were just 10 black head football coaches within the Power Five conferences with only a few more in total over the span of 130 programs nationwide. And then you know obviously, [when I was younger] you just didnt know if there would be someone that looked like me in this job or in this position I try to avoid politics as much as I possibly can. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. 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]. Franklin was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. The Nittany Lions earned back-to-back 11-win seasons for the fifth time in program history and first time since 2008 and 2009 with an 11-2 record. Fifty-two squad members compiled at least a 3.0 GPA in the fall of 2019, which was the second-highest semester total in program history. And where the diversity is important is that theres someone on the staff for all of those kids to feel comfortable going to talk to maybe about sensitive subjects or things that theyre struggling. I think for our players to be able to look up and see people in positions of power and in decision-making positions is important. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. And thats a healthy thing in any relationship in life with your friends, with your team, as long as its done in a respectful manner. The Nittany Lions were ranked ninth in the final Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls to earn their 25th AP Top 10 finish. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. 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. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. Born outside of Philadelphia to a white mother and black father, Franklin was a product of those two different Americas. Bonfire Old-Fashioned BBQ Opens on East College Avenue, Decision to Approve License for Nittany Mall Casino Appealed to Pa. Supreme Court, State College Landlord Accused of Unfair and Deceptive Practices Files Lawsuit Against Penn State, Pa. Attorney General. James Franklin had a rough press conference, calling Ohio State "Illinois," and The 'Shoe "The Big House." Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. Few allow for failure in front of so many people. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. Prior to the regular-season finale against Michigan State, Franklin agreed to a 10-year, $75 million extension to remain as Penn State's head football coach through the 2031 season. The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. Official Fan Travel and Hospitality Services, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital, Music City: Beat North Carolina State, 38-24, New Era Pinstripe: Beat Boston College, 31-30 (OT). A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. The Nittany Lions earned a New Years Day bowl berth against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. 5 min read. It was Penn States highest finish in the polls since 2005. He received a six-year contract, which paid him $4.3 million for the 2014 season, including a $300,000 retention bonus payable if he was Penn State's coach on December 31, 2014. Franklin attributes his success on the field to the strength of his teams dedication to four core values: positive attitude, great work ethic, compete in everything you do and must be willing to sacrifice. width:fit-content; After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. In Franklins first season at Penn State, he helped Mike Hull to the Butkus-Fitzgerald Big Ten Linebacker of the Year award to carry on the Linebacker U tradition. It allows kids growing up in this country men, women, black, white, whatever your background is that you could be the president of the United States. Franklin led Vanderbilt to a bowl game all three of his seasons as head coach at Vanderbilt, a team that had never previously participated in a bowl game in consecutive seasons, making him the only football coach in program history to do so. In February 2015, the Nittany Lions highly-regarded class of 25 signees was ranked in the top 15 nationally by the four major recruiting services. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. The 2010 squad was among the national leaders in scoring offense at 32.2 points per game and was led by ACC Rookie of the Year quarterback Danny OBrien. Offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead left to become the head coach at Mississippi State, star Running Back Saquon Barkley was drafted as the 2nd overall draft pick by the New York Giants, and Tight End Mike Gesicki was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. The Nittany Lions, started the season off with a 50 record and with wins over #12 Wisconsin and #22 Auburn were ranked as high as #4 in the country. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. Prior to Penn State's 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl, James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children's Medical Center Dallas.[40]. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. Barkley was named the Big Ten Networks Freshman of the Year and claimed second-team All-Big Ten honors, while wide receiver Chris Godwin (second team) and defensive tackles Austin Johnson (second team) and Anthony Zettel (third team) also earned All-Big Ten accolades. 8 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls and No. You know I can see things from both perspectives, which I think is very valuable in a lot of ways.. Mark. Penn State continued to be among the nations elite in 2017, climbing as high as No. It was obvious that I was different. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters, Shola and Addison. Stout was named the Big Ten Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year, becoming the first Penn State player to ever win the award and the 10th conference major award winner in the Franklin era. Skin color is only a part of how a person can be identified, and in an era still reeling in racial tension, to be biracial was to be different from almost everyone else. Id love to have more open discussion, and Ive had them with the team. The Nittany Lions had 18 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including four first-team selections in Barkley (running back and return specialist), Marcus Allen and Mike Gesicki. McSorley was named the Grange-Griffin Big Ten Championship Game MVP, as well as earning Maxwell Club Tri-State Player of the Year and All-Big Ten second-team honors. Franklin was a four-year letterman at quarterback and a two-time All-PSAC selection at East Stroudsburg. Franklin guided the Commodores to a 6-6 regular-season record and earned a berth in the Liberty Bowl during his first season after inheriting a Vanderbilt team that finished 2-10 in both 2009 and 2010, with a combined mark of 1-15 SEC play. Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford drops back to throw against Purdue during a 35-7 Nittany Lion win on Oct. 5, 2019 at Beaver Stadium. When Franklin was three, Frank Robinson was hired by the Cleveland Indians, the first black manager in Major League Baseball history, breaking a new barrier in the sport some 19 years after Jackie Robinson had retired from the game. He threw for 2,438 yards, 22 touchdowns and only eight interceptions in 2010, with All-ACC receiver Torrey Smith making 67 catches for 1,055 yards and 12 scores. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. The good news for Franklin, his program has been able to expand that diversity as Penn State employs four different black assistant coaches with a handful of behind the scenes contributors as well. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. 6 by 247Sports. Thats where diversity is important, no different than the decision making process. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. In addition, five-plus Nittany Lions have been drafted in four consecutive years, the longest streak for PSU since 1978-84. font-weight:bold; Read about James Franklin Addresses Penn State Board of Trustees and more from the State College, PA region. Franklin was named the 16th head football coach in the storied history of the Nittany Lion program on January 11, 2014. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - James Franklin rises from his bed before sunlight can break through his new Port Matilda home. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. Franklin was welcomed to an America eight years removed from the Civil Rights Act, but the nation's march toward true equality was still ongoing, the impact of segregation still so prevalent that. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. It wasnt a dream to have, a goal to chase, a career path to ponder. 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business. In the 2020 fall semester, five student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 grade-point average (GPA), 37 made Dean's List (3.5 GPA or higher) and 86 posted a 3.0 GPA or higher with the Universitys alternative COVID-19 grading system in place. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. 1-ranked recruits in their respective states (Brandon Smith, Adisa Issac, Sal Wormley). 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