The Franklins spent the next three weeks together, their . Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. 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. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. James Franklin was named Penn State's 43rd Annual Renaissance Fund honoree in 2019. They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. 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. 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.. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. Mark. 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. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. 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). Thats GMs. I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. Through the transfer portal, Penn State has been able to address needs at wide receiver and defensive back so far. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. Franklin is second all-time in winning percentage by an FBS African American head coach (minimum 80 wins) and is third in total wins. The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. Penn State was ranked in the AP Top 25 for the 63 consecutive polls in which it was eligible from 2016-20, marking the third-longest streak in program history and longest streak since 1993-2000 when PSU was ranked for 121-straight weeks. Stacy became the first player in Vanderbilt history to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, gaining 1,141 yards to finish his career with a school-record 3,143 yards and 30 rushing touchdowns. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. Penn State allowed just 11 passing touchdowns on the year, ranking fourth in the nation, while allowing 199.8 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd. 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. Penn State Football. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. 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. Freeman would go on to become the Wildcats highest NFL offensive draft pick since 1954 when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him 17th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. 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. Diversity is important. 14 by Rivals and No. Franklin was among five finalists for the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award in 2012. In addition to the guaranteed money, Franklin's contract has incentives including $800,000 for a national title, $400,000 for a College Football Playoff appearance and $350,000 for winning the Big Ten Championship Game. Franklins squads won two New Years Six bowl games in a three-year span (2017-19), making the Nittany Lions one of seven teams to do so. The Nittany Lions were ranked ninth in the final Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls to earn their 25th AP Top 10 finish. 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. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. 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. In his second season (2012), the Commodores finished 94 and ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today end-of-season coaches' top 25 for the first time since 1948 (and the first ranking in any week since 2008). 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 . He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. 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 finished No. A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. Franklin coached quarterback Josh Freeman and oversaw an offense that produced a 3,000-yard passer (Freeman), 1,500-yard receiver (All-American wide receiver Jordy Nelson) and 1,000-yard rusher (James Johnson) during the 2007 season, a first in school history. 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 . I got into a lot of fights in elementary school and got in some fights in junior high. He had an annual guaranteed pay increase of $100,000 along with retention bonuses, plus performance incentives each year. On January 11, 2014, the Athletic Department at Penn State announced the appointment of Franklin as the head football coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions. The first 9 win season since 1915. McSorley also became the second player in Big Ten history with 25 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores in a season, joining Ohio States J.T. The Nittany Lions posted their third-straight season with at least nine wins in 2018 with a 9-4 overall record. } 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. Their objective: to assess insurance risks, the potential for development and the racial composition of nearly every major city. On June 15, 2020, Franklin was named to the Big Ten Equality Coalition, which includes student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, chancellors, presidents and other members of the Big Ten family representing all 14 member institutions. 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. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. I have them with my close friends, I have them with the staff, with a small circle, and with my wife, you know things like that. Franklin helped Matthews develop into a two-time All-American and the SECs career leader in receptions (262) and receiving yardage (3,759). Parsons was the No. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a remarkable feat on its own given Vanderbilt is just 4-4-1 all-time in bowl games. Franklin denied the accusation. When Mike Brown was acting head coach for the Golden State Warriors, opposite Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue in the 2017 NBA Finals, it marked the first time since 1975 that two black head coaches had met in the Finals. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. 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. James Franklin and the No. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. The NHL is almost exclusively white with nine black coaches having been a part of an organization in any capacity, and, as of 2018, just 87 black players having seen the ice at the sports highest level. 23/24 2013 & No. With Franklins emphasis on safety, along with the precautions he, the coaching staff, medical team and support staff established, the Nittany Lions were one of only two Big Ten teams to play all nine of its scheduled games during a shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. 23/20 2012). The Nittany Lion defense allowed opponents only a 66.7 conversion rate in the red zone, which ranked third nationally. Ferrell first oversaw bowling en route to a three-decade long tenure within the athletic department. 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. I think for me in a lot of ways it is magnified because of how I grew up, Franklin said early Thursday morning, years, miles and millions of dollars later. Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. Penn State had a program-record 38 student-athletes claim Academic All-Big Ten honors in the fall of 2021, besting the previous mark of 35 set by Franklins squad in 2017. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. By. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. 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. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. So for me its kind of interesting because youve got people that grow up in White America, youve got people who grow up Black America and youve got myself, who kind of grew up in a mix of both. 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. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. 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. 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. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. 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 . I think thats important for our society and thats important for our country. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. In 2018, Penn State inked three 247Sports Composite 5-star recruits for the first time since rankings began in 2001. 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. 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. 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. 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). 2000-04 - Maryland (WideReceivers/RecruitingCoordinator) 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]. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - James Franklin rises from his bed before sunlight can break through his new Port Matilda home. 1 Pennsylvania recruit in three-straight years (2018 Micah Parsons; 2017 Lamont Wade; 2016 Miles Sanders) for the first time since 2004 (Anthony Morelli), 2005 (Justin King) and 2006 (Jared Odrick). In each of his three seasons in Nashville, Franklin signed classes that finished in the top 50 nationally. The following season, he took over as the coach of the defensive secondary for his alma mater, East Stroudsburg. With his ticket punched for State College, PA, new Penn State football coach James Franklin is officially closing up shop in Nashville. [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. There is a pressure that comes with this honor though. 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. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. Religion plays a part in that. 16 nationally in red zone offense (.897). 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. 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. Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. If Bill O'Brien was a transition, James Franklin is an era a rarity for a program that had been dominated by one man. However, after an injury sustained by quarterback Sean Clifford, the team struggled towards the end of the season winning just two out of their final seven games. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. Penn State coach James Franklin has signed a 10-year, $75 million extension to stay with the Nittany Lions long term through the 2031 season, the program announced Tuesday. There were a lot of tough conversations. padding:right:5px; Penn States No. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. 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). 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Sort of. Prior to Franklins arrival, the Commodores average class rank was 64.6 since 2000 (based on 247Sports composite). display:inline-block; . 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). There are two black head coaches in the NFL. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. 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. James Franklin had a rough press conference, calling Ohio State "Illinois," and The 'Shoe "The Big House." 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 was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. 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. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. The special teams unit was strong on punt and kick coverage, as the Nittany Lions ranked second in the country in net punting (44.5), fifth in kickoff return defense (14.0) and ninth in punt return defense (2.79). 2 in the rankings and appearing in a second-straight New Years Six bowl, earning a 35-28 win over No. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. 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. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. A brief glance across the conference and those figures are comparable with Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Iowa all having at least three assistant coaches of color. 1 month ago. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. To be a minority hire is to carry the heritage of those who came before you and the pressure of keeping the door open behind you. The Nittany Lions earned a New Years Day bowl berth against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. 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. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. { Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. 4 by ESPN.com, the highest finish in program history. 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers) 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). The Nittany Lions 22 forced fumbles are the second-most in program history behind the school standard of 25 set in 1968 and the 2.55 yards per rush is seventh in the program record books. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. 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. Its a responsibility that I think I have. In November 2000, head coach Ron Vanderlinden was dismissed and replaced by Ralph Friedgen, a Maryland alum and former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. First 8-win season since 1982. Kicker Carey Spear scored a school record 81 points. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. 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