Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. Penn State signed a Rivals No. Franklin guided Penn State to back-to-back New Years Six bowls in 2016 (Rose) and 2017 (Fiesta) for the first time since 1985 (Orange) and 1986 (Fiesta). "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. While at Vanderbilt, Franklin assembled a recruiting class that finished as high as 19th in 2014. 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). James Franklin and the No. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. These papers generally relate to her . 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. 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. Barkley is just the fifth player since 1924 to win two career Silver Football honors. 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. I was raised [by my mom] but my family in the United States was all black It was pretty obvious to me at a very early age that there were differences. James Franklin, a 27-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn State's 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 12th season as a collegiate [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. 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. 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. And I think it opens up a different perspective it opens up a different mindset and I think in a lot of ways thats the same thing when someone gets a job like head football coach at Penn State. He earned $4.3 million for the 2014 season. Defensive end and second-team All-American Arnold Ebiketie paced the Big Ten with 17.0 tackles for loss and was second among Power Five defensive linemen in tackles for loss and tied for seventh in sacks. Everything is magnified, especially when you exist against the grain, against what has always been the safe hire. The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. 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). 6 Penn State coach James Franklin has finally been reunited with his family kind of. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Since arriving at Penn State, his teams have devoted hundreds of hours each semester to service, including an annual team trip to the Penn State Children's Hospital at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to visit with young children battling pediatric cancers. The team posted a 3.39 mark with 29 players earning Academic All-Big Ten recognition. 7 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. The Ole Miss riots of 1962 and their tie to football were then as memorable as Selma just a year later. That year, the Bengals recorded 29 touchdowns, 258 receptions, and in excess of 3,300 passing yards for one of the best statistical seasons in school history. The 2019 class featured a pair of 247Sports five-star recruits and three No. In 1972, Franklin was born into the remnants of that world, and while the governments words nearly 40 years earlier may have lost their weight, their economic impact and long-term effects are still felt to this day. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Penn State finished No. 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers) 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. Jordan Matthews set a single-season record with 1,262 yards receiving. So I think more progress needs to be made. James Franklin Contract and Salary Breakdown at Penn State Signed: 2021 Term: Through 2031 season Base Salary: $500,000 Additional Salary: Supplemental Pay: $6,500,000 Annual Retention Bonus: $500,000 Franklin's base salary, supplemental pay, and retention bonus are all static for the duration of his deal. In 2018, Penn State inked three 247Sports Composite 5-star recruits for the first time since rankings began in 2001. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) 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. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. 14 by Rivals and No. I think the numbers show that. 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). Penn State finished the season 112, ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. The Penn State defense was a permanent fixture in the oppositions backfield, leading the country in sacks (3.62) for the second time in the last four years and ranking fourth in tackles for loss (8.2). Franklin continued in that role under new head coach Ralph Friedgen in 2002 and 2003 and helped the Terps to three consecutive 10-win seasons, including an appearance in the 2002 FedEx Orange Bowl. October 26, 2021 7:44 am PT. text-transform: uppercase; After five successful years at Maryland, Franklin was named wide receivers coach on Mike Shermans Green Bay Packers staff in 2005. 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. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. 22/20 Auburn, Penn State tallied two wins over ranked teams within the first three games of the season for the first time in program history. The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. Head coach James Franklin is entering his eighth season leading the Penn State Nittany Lions football program after he joined the program in 2014. The dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. In 2003, Franklin added duties as recruiting coordinator and directed back-to-back recruiting classes ranked in the Top 25 nationally. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions lost 1 of the ugliest games in college football history on Saturday in State College, falling to unranked Illinois 20-18 in 9 (yes, really, 9 . Penn State finished the season ranked No. I dont think that helps anybody.. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. 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. padding-top:5px; Franklin has served as the head football coach at Penn State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) Franklin's career bowl record of 5-5 is highlighted by a pair of New Years Six bowl game victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has taken Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, established the Franklin Family Educational Equity Scholarship to help make the Penn State experience affordable for students who havent had access to enroll in the past. Diversity is important so that youre able to see and hear different perspectives so that you can ultimately make the best decision for the organization. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. Those maps, and the birth of redlining a policy that can broadly be defined as the denial of real estate and financial services based on the racial composition of neighborhoods and communities can still be found online. January 22, 2023. 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 Pittsburgh that I grew up with, I thought growing up that Pittsburgh was Atlanta. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. During that season, Green Bay ranked third in the NFL in receptions (383) and seventh in receiving yards (3,766). Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. 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. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. 2 Alabama 340. 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. Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. The area that I spent my time in Pittsburgh it was [mostly] African-American. The 2015 season also saw Christian Hackenberg break every Penn State career passing record, including passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions, and true freshman Saquon Barkley set the freshman season rushing record with a 1,000-yard campaign. Despite missing five of Penn States nine games due to a season-ending injury, Freiermuth led all Big Ten tight ends in receiving yards (310). The Penn State head coachs inaugural season began with a final-play 26-24 victory over UCF in Dublin, Ireland, in Penn States first-ever international game and ended with a comeback, a 31-30 overtime win over Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. 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. 1 month ago. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. With his ticket punched for State College, PA, new Penn State football coach James Franklin is officially closing up shop in Nashville. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. Last fall, Penn State's head football coach, James Franklin, received a 10-year contract extension making a guaranteed $7 million each year. You can even have confrontations. I think what everybody ultimately wants is getting to a point where its not a discussion, you get to a point where that whatever your background is, that people are being hired on merit and thats it, Franklin said. 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. The Nittany Lions surged in 2016, winning nine consecutive games en route to the Big Ten Championship, a Rose Bowl berth and an 11-3 overall record. 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. Vanderbilt had only been to four bowl games in school history. Franklin is second all-time in winning percentage by an FBS African American head coach (minimum 80 wins) and is third in total wins. [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. 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 . 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. Donald Driver was among the top receivers in the NFL, ranking second in receptions and eighth in receiving yards, with a then-career-high 86 catches for 1,221 yards. border-bottom:3px solid #091F40; 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. Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. 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 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. They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. 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. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. 1-ranked recruits in their respective states (Brandon Smith, Adisa Issac, Sal Wormley). The Commodores finished 23rd in the final 2012 Associated Press poll, marking their first AP final ranking since 1948. 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]. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. Thats owners. 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. Third-team All-America wide receiver Jahan Dotson was a Biletnikoff Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalist and finished his stellar career third all-time at Penn State in career receiving touchdowns (23) and fourth in receptions (175) and receiving yards (2,620). On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. The Nittany Lions +14.4 scoring improvement in 2016 ranked fourth in FBS and second among Power 5 schools. The Nittany Lions earned 16 All-Big Ten honors (six on offense, nine on defense, one on special teams), including first-team laurels for Freiermuth, defensive end Jayson Oweh and defensive end Shaka Toney. "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. The Commodores had a breakthrough campaign in 2012 under Franklin, finishing on a seven-game winning streak (longest since 1948) to post a 9-4 mark, Vanderbilts most wins in 97 years, and a berth in the Music City Bowl, in which VU defeated NC State, 38-24. First 8-win season since 1982. The Commodores were 5-3 in SEC play, winning five SEC games for the first time since 1935, and posted two shutouts for the first time since 1968. By. Receive all the latest news and events right to your inbox. 4 overall recruit. Franklin was named the 16th head football coach in the storied history of the Nittany Lion program on January 11, 2014. 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. 17 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. 8 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls and No. Published. 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, 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. Penn State and James Franklin are in this for the long haul, and the university will be investing heavily in Franklin's leadership for . 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. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin returned to Maryland in 2008 as the Terps assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. Franklin was welcomed to an America eight years removed from the Civil Rights Act, but the nations march toward true equality was still ongoing, the impact of segregation still so prevalent that you might wonder if anything had really changed. width:fit-content; 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. He was a panelist for the session, The Formula to Win: College Football Analytics, which was moderated by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. But in a lot of ways, whether you agree with a lot of the policies or not, having a guy like Obama in office I do think changes things. Franklin denied the accusation. In 2017, McSorley broke the Penn State single-season record for completions (284), total offense (4,061), touchdowns responsible for (37), 300-yard passing games (5) and 200-yard passing games (11). 23/20 2012). The Nittany Lions earned 18 All-Big Ten selections across offense, defense and special teams, led by four first team honorees including wide receiver Jahan Dotson, safety Jaquan Brisker, defensive end Arnold Ebiketie and punter Jordan Stout. 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. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . 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. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. The 2011 bowl berth was Vanderbilts second since 1983 and running back Zac Stacy broke the Commodores season record with 1,193 rushing yards. Franklin guided the Lions to a 4-0 start, joining Harlow as the only first-year Penn State coaches to win their initial four games. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. 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. James Franklin, a 27-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn States 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 12th season as a collegiate head coach. Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Franklin directed Vanderbilt to consecutive Top 25 finishes for the first time in the 124-year history of the program (No. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. 6-ranked recruiting class in 2022 had an average star rating of 3.76 and featured 16 signees who were rated with four stars or higher. But some recent NFL news has one college. I dont think were there yet. You have no choice. A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. Saturday, December 4, 2021 . Read about James Franklin Addresses Penn State Board of Trustees and more from the State College, PA region. I think thats important for our society and thats important for our country. Franklin also worked with Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (1999) and Minnesota Vikings (2008) in the NFL program. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. That deal includes retention bonuses paid at the end of each year of the contract. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. Penn State University President Rodney Erickson and Director of Athletics Dave Joyner said a deep background search and intense interview questions left them confident that hiring Franklin would not bring any more damage to Penn State University, which was still working through the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal that damaged the program in 2011. Barkley was selected as the Graham-George Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year and Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner for the conferences top player. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. 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. It was only the third nine-win season in school history, also was the first time since 1935 that Vandy won five SEC games in a year and the first time in 30 years that they won at home against Tennessee. State College Webcams; Sports. Penn States No. A total of 56 Nittany Lions earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2015 fall semester, which set a school record. 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business. I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. 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. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. The Nittany Lions earned a New Years Day bowl berth against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. Head football coach James Franklin and Jesse James (18) celebrate James' touchdown against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Beaver Stadium. Sort of. 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