He also encourages them to visit. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. 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. 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). Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. By Dec. 30, 2018 there were just 10 black head football coaches within the Power Five conferences with only a few more in total over the span of 130 programs nationwide. In 2000, Franklin was named the wide receivers coach at Maryland under head coach Ron Vanderlinden, who would go on to coach the Penn State linebackers from 2001-13. padding-top:5px; The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. 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. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 14 by Rivals and No. And within Franklins lifetime, that scene was one nearly impossible to imagine. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. 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. 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 laid claim to the No. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). 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. The 2019 class featured a pair of 247Sports five-star recruits and three No. 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. First 8-win season since 1982. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. 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. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. 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. Most times scoring 40 (5) or more points since 1915. And then you know obviously, [when I was younger] you just didnt know if there would be someone that looked like me in this job or in this position I try to avoid politics as much as I possibly can. I 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. You can even have confrontations. Franklin has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NFL level. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. But again I dont want it to be artificial. Id love to be one of these guys that says so much that you can pretty much say anything and it doesnt faze anybody, Franklin said with a laugh. 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. 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. But some recent NFL news has one college. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. 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. That deal includes retention bonuses paid at the end of each year of the contract. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. . Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. 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. Franklin served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kansas State during the 2006-07 seasons under head coach Ron Prince. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters, Shola and Addison. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. 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). 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. Vanderbilt continued its historic rise under Franklin during the 2013 season, capping a school-record 9-4 campaign with a 41-24 win over Houston in the BBVA Compass Bowl. 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. 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. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. Safety JiAyir Brown tied for the nations lead with six interceptions, the most for a Penn State player since 2006, and became the first Nittany Lion with six interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a season since 2005. 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. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. There was a lot of conflict. 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. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. border-top:3px solid #091F40; The Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. font-size:1.10em; D10, a different Pittsburgh community, this one the home of his grandparents: Concentration of negroes and undesirables, very congested.. Early years. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. 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. That is athletic directors. 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. 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. Since taking the Penn State head coaching job in January, James Franklin hasn't had but a few seconds to breathe. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. The team posted a 3.39 mark with 29 players earning Academic All-Big Ten recognition. I think thats important for our society and thats important for our country. One hundred eleven of the 205 signees (54 percent) under Franklin are from within a 250-mile radius of State College. You have no choice. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. 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. 1 month ago. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. Franklin was welcomed to an America eight years removed from the Civil Rights Act, but the nation's march toward true equality was still ongoing, the impact of segregation still so prevalent that. 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. James Franklin had a rough press conference, calling Ohio State "Illinois," and The 'Shoe "The Big House." 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. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . They ended the season by defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, 3528. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. Penn State Football. 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. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. 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. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Jonathan Sutherland led the way with a pair of blocked punts in the season-opener against Idaho, marking the first time since 2000 the Nittany Lions had two blocks in a game. 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). Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Kicker Carey Spear scored a school record 81 points. But the interesting thing for me is that became my normal.. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. 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. 2 Alabama 340. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. [20] Penn State agreed to pay $1.5 million that Franklin owed Vanderbilt for early termination of his contract, Penn State disclosed this information January 24, 2014, according to USA TODAY Sports. 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. 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. 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). Penn State was also 11th in tackles for loss (7.8). Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. 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). Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). Franklin graduated having broken or tied 23 school records. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. Thats owners. .bio-section-header [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. I didnt know if it would go outside of the family you know, the Penn State family, and the coaching tree that was here. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. 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. 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. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. I would love to have more open discussions about politics. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). The dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. 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). 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. 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. 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. Franklin was named the 16th head football coach in the storied history of the Nittany Lion program on January 11, 2014. 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. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. { 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. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. 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 . Franklin graduated from East Stroudsburg (Pa.) 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