The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. 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 dont think were there yet. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. Like most things, it is a matter of opportunity, even if that simply means getting in the door. 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). 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 . The first 9 win season since 1915. But again I dont want it to be artificial. He was a panelist for the session, The Formula to Win: College Football Analytics, which was moderated by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. 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 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. Franklin was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 16 nationally in red zone offense (.897). 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 quarterback Sean Clifford drops back to throw against Purdue during a 35-7 Nittany Lion win on Oct. 5, 2019 at Beaver Stadium. 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. 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. Franklin was a four-year letterman at quarterback and a two-time All-PSAC selection at East Stroudsburg. 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]. 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. "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. Barrett (2014, 2017). He set seven school records as a senior to earn team MVP honors and was a Harlon Hill Trophy nominee as the NCAA Division II Player of the Year. The Ole Miss riots of 1962 and their tie to football were then as memorable as Selma just a year later. 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. January 22, 2023. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . And in many ways that makes sense. 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. First time a Vanderbilt team went to a bowl in back-to-back years. And if he can come across as guarded, its not for a lack of wanting to share. . 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. Collegian file photo Were he not the head football coach at Penn State, Franklin has no idea what he would be doing. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . Prior to Franklins arrival, the Commodores average class rank was 64.6 since 2000 (based on 247Sports composite). 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. In each of his three seasons in Nashville, Franklin signed classes that finished in the top 50 nationally. 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. 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. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. 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. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. Penn State had an emergence of true freshmen skill players on offense in running backs Keyvone Lee and Caziah Holmes, wide receivers Parker Washington and KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and tight end Theo Johnson, with true freshmen accounting for 1,486 of Penn States 3,873 yards (38 percent), marking a school record for most combined scrimmage yards by true freshmen in a single season. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. 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 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 . James joined Penn State in 2014, agreeing on a six-year contract. 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. Saturday, December 4, 2021 . 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. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. 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. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. 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 . 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. 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. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. But I think I think youd love to get to a point where theres more people with diverse backgrounds in decision making positions. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. Quarterback Trace McSorley capped his Penn State career as the programs career holder for passing yards (9,899), completions (720), 300-yard passing games (10), 200-yard passing games (28), rushing yards by a quarterback (1,697), rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (30), passing touchdowns (77), total offense yards (11,596), touchdowns responsible for (107), wins as a starting quarterback (31) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (34). Id love to have more open discussions about race. It also marked the first time Penn State as a program went to three New Years Six bowls in four years since 1980-83 (1980 Fiesta, 1982 Fiesta ,1983 Sugar). First 8-win season since 1982. Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. They then lost their bowl game to 3128. 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). Generally, black andminoritycommunities were found within redlined areas. 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. He had an annual guaranteed pay increase of $100,000 along with retention bonuses, plus performance incentives each year. 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. 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. The class was also ranked No. Franklin served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kansas State during the 2006-07 seasons under head coach Ron Prince. 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). Tight end Pat Freiermuth was selected as the Kwalick-Clark Big Ten Tight End of the Year, becoming Penn States first tight end to win the award. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. I dont think that helps anybody.. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . Franklin finished the 2011 regular season with an overall record of 66 and a mark of 26 in conference play, finishing in a tie with Kentucky for fourth place in the SEC East. The teams will open the 2022 season on Sept. 1 at West . Ferrell first oversaw bowling en route to a three-decade long tenure within the athletic department. Diversity is important. 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. 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) Head football coach James Franklin and Jesse James (18) celebrate James' touchdown against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Beaver Stadium. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. 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. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. The area that I spent my time in Pittsburgh it was [mostly] African-American. 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. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It's the Sunday after a game day in Happy Valley, but there's no hangover for the Nittany Lions coach - Sunday mornings are for him and the girls. The Nittany Lions posted their third-straight season with at least nine wins in 2018 with a 9-4 overall record. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. 4 overall recruit. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. He was a guest analyst on ESPNs coverage from the site of college footballs National Championship game, spending a day appearing on various ESPN platforms in 2013 and 2014. Matt Thomas. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. 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 . 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. Franklin is one of four current Big Ten coaches (Ryan Day, Kirk Ferentz, Jim Harbaugh) to have won a Big Ten Championship and became the first African American head coach to win a Big Ten title after Penn States 2016 victory. 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. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) "I am pleased with the progress our program has made in the community, in the classroom and on the field. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. 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. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. D10, a different Pittsburgh community, this one the home of his grandparents: Concentration of negroes and undesirables, very congested.. 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. text-transform: uppercase; Even as Jeffries took to the sideline, nobody knew how it would go, or how long it would be before another black coach would lead a football team at the D1 level. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. If nothing else, his decision to keep his opinions private is a pragmatic business move given the political landscape that surrounds Centre County, one of only nine Pennsylvania counties Donald Trump failed to win despite winning all seven that border it by a wide margin. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. 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.. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. 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. But the interesting thing for me is that became my normal.. Penn States No. Sean Clifford (2021) and Trace McSorley (2018) were selected as National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar-Athletes and finalists for the Campbell Trophy, known as the Academic Heisman. They are the 18th and 19th Nittany Lions to be selected as an NFF Scholar-Athlete. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) 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). Over the last 20 games during the 2012-13 seasons, the Commodores 16-4 record was second-best in the SEC to Alabamas 17-3 mark. 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). They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. 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 defense led the way for the Nittany Lions in 2018, finishing in the top 20 in team passing efficiency (8th; 106.10), red zone defense (11th; .750), passing yards allowed (15th; 181.5) and third down conversion defense (19th; .336). 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. The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. Stout, a Ray Guy Award finalist, set Penn States school record for career punt average (44.54) and season punt average (46.01) and became the second specialist in Big Ten history to earn Special Teams player of the Week in a season four times. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. 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