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. Under Franklins tutelage, Carl Nassib claimed a trio of national awards Lombardi Award, Lott IMPACT Trophy and Ted Hendricks Award and became Penn States 13th unanimous Consensus All-American. It was obvious that I was different. . In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. You have no choice. color:#091F40; This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. The Nittany Lions sent nine players to senior all-star games, which is the most since 2003 when nine student-athletes were in postseason games (Senior Bowl: Allen, Gesicki, Hamilton, Christian Campbell; East-West Shrine Bowl: Hamilton, Jason Cabinda, Curtis Cothran, Parker Cothren, Grant Haley; NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Troy Apke). Franklin has secured top-25 recruiting classes each of his last 10 seasons, including a top-5 class at Penn State in 2018 and the sixth-ranked class in 2022. Barrett (2014, 2017). 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. 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. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . 7 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. 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). Parsons was the No. January 22, 2023. The engaging and enthusiastic Franklin is a popular speaker and media interview subject. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - James Franklin rises from his bed before sunlight can break through his new Port Matilda home. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) Offensively, the Nittany Lions continued to put up big numbers, ranking 15th in FBS in scoring offense with a 35.8 average, which ranks eighth in program history. The area that I spent my time in Pittsburgh it was [mostly] African-American. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. padding-top:5px; As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. Nine of the 15 highest-ranked 247Sports Composite recruits at Penn State since 2000 have been signed by Franklin. 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. 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. 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. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. Or if you rather, Franklin was four when Penn State hired Don Ferrell, the university first black head coach. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha 2 Alabama 340. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. 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. The 2018 recruiting class was ranked No. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings and No. "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 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. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. Theres no advantage from [your race] but theres no disadvantage either, youre just being hired on your ability to do the job. 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. 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. 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). The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Penn State finished the season ranked No. Franklin was among five finalists for the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award in 2012. Id love to have more open discussions about race. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. 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 used a balanced attack with a high-scoring offense and a stingy defense to lead FBS in scoring differential with a +24.6 margin. There are no trailblazers for white head coaches they have simply always existed. 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). 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. Its something that Im conscious of. [7] Friedgen retained Franklin as the wide receivers coach, one of only two assistants to be kept on the new coaching staff (running backs coach Mike Locksley was the other).[8]. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. October 26, 2021 7:44 am PT. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. In 2003, Franklin added duties as recruiting coordinator and directed back-to-back recruiting classes ranked in the Top 25 nationally. 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. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. The 2020 recruiting class finished No. James Franklin and the No. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. They then lost their bowl game to 3128. Under James Franklin, the Nittany Lions look to become a true College Football Playoff contender by complementing the current roster with new pieces capable of plugging holes. "I am pleased with the progress our program has made in the community, in the classroom and on the field. 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. The Franklins spent the next three weeks together, their . Jordan Matthews set a single-season record with 1,262 yards receiving. Franklin also worked with Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (1999) and Minnesota Vikings (2008) in the NFL program. And within Franklins lifetime, that scene was one nearly impossible to imagine. Franklin was named the 16th head football coach in the storied history of the Nittany Lion program on January 11, 2014. Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. Franklin has guided the Nittany Lions to an 86 percent graduation success rate, a perfect single-year 1,000 APR for the 2018-19 school year and record-breaking performances in the classroom. Diversity is important. With wins over No. 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. 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. 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. 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. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. Religion plays a part in that. Thats GMs. 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). Barkley is just the fifth player since 1924 to win two career Silver Football honors. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Franklin graduated having broken or tied 23 school records. 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]. I realized that it was a blessing, that it was a positive, but growing up, yeah, it was hard. Most times scoring 40 (5) or more points since 1915. 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. 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 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. 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. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . 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 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. Penn State was also 11th in tackles for loss (7.8). Last fall, Penn State's head football coach, James Franklin, received a 10-year contract extension making a guaranteed $7 million each year. 23/24 2013 & No. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. You can even have confrontations. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. Penn State finished the season No. The Nittany Lions earned a New Years Day bowl berth against Arkansas in the Outback Bowl. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. .bio-section-header Franklin is second all-time in winning percentage by an FBS African American head coach (minimum 80 wins) and is third in total wins. Everything is magnified, especially when you exist against the grain, against what has always been the safe hire. [22][23] In the days following the move to Penn State; on January 7, 2014, James Franklin was forced to discuss the gang rape allegations by four of his former players at Vanderbilt. 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. 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. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. We have a female athletic director in Sandy Barbour, which is not common within the industry, and an African-American football coach, which is not common, he said. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. Franklin denied the accusation. In the 2020 spring semester, 14 Nittany Lions posted a perfect 4.0 GPA and 89 squad members with at least a 3.0 GPA with the alternative grading also in effect. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 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. I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. This is not a phenomenon unique to sports, but few occupations allow for such exposure. 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). 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. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. 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. 1-ranked recruits in their respective states (Brandon Smith, Adisa Issac, Sal Wormley). Penn State signed a Rivals No. 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). 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. He helped the Terrapins to victories in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2010 Military Bowl. 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. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. Id love to have more open discussion, and Ive had them with the team. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers) 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. 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. 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. It was hard, it was challenging. padding:right:5px; 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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. 14 by Rivals and No. 8 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls and No. Penn State continued to be among the nations elite in 2017, climbing as high as No. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. This was a dream job for me. 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. Prior to the 2018 season, Penn State lost several key contributors from the previous seasons. 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). 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. The team posted a 3.39 mark with 29 players earning Academic All-Big Ten recognition. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. In the eyes of some you are not quite white, not quite black. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) Franklin served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kansas State during the 2006-07 seasons under head coach Ron Prince. They ended the season by defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, 3528. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. But the interesting thing for me is that became my normal.. He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, and went to college at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played as a quarterback all four years. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. Matt Thomas. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. 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 . So I think more progress needs to be made. 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. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. But I think I think youd love to get to a point where theres more people with diverse backgrounds in decision making positions. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. Gillikin set the Penn State record for punting average in a season with a 44.00 mark, besting the previous record of 43.55 set by Ralph Giacomarro in 1981. We have done a very thorough vetting of this and we feel comfortable with the situation.' The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. The 2019 class featured a pair of 247Sports five-star recruits and three No. The Big Tens selection of Kevin Warren marked the first Power Five conference to hire a black commissioner, albeit in a position known for longevity, but a first nevertheless. 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. 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. 11 Washington in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. It was very early on that I realized that I was different, Franklin said. Clifford and Smith are the fourth and fifth overall winners of the award in Penn State history. In court testimony, Franklin admitted to changing his story about whether he told Vanderbilt players that he had viewed a video recording of the incident. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) 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. Franklins career head coaching record is 91-49 and is one of only five current FBS coaches to lead his team to a bowl game in each of his first nine seasons as a head coach. 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. 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. Kicker Carey Spear scored a school record 81 points. The first 9 win season since 1915. Early years. 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. Penn State ranked third in the Big Ten in total defense (328.8; 17th nationally), second in in passing defense (198.6; 24th), second in tackles for loss (6.7 per game) and fourth in rushing defense (130.2). 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. In addition, Parsons became the 101st first-team All-American and 43rd consensus All-American in Penn State history. 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). 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. I dont think were there yet. The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968 just four years prior to Franklins birth, finally abolished the practice of redlining, but the maps tell the story of how we got here, their summaries as blatant as the policies they aided. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. 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. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. One hundred eleven of the 205 signees (54 percent) under Franklin are from within a 250-mile radius of State College. The teams will open the 2022 season on Sept. 1 at West . 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