border-bottom:3px solid #091F40; The attitudes toward multiracial families then are not what they are today. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. These papers generally relate to her . border-top:3px solid #091F40; 12 according to ESPN.com, No. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. 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. They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. 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. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. 5-rated recruit in the 247Sports Composite, which is the highest recruit signed by Penn State since 2005 when Derrick Williams was the No. Its a responsibility that I think I have. 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. A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. 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. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. With wins over No. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. It was obvious that I was different. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. 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. After five successful years at Maryland, Franklin was named wide receivers coach on Mike Shermans Green Bay Packers staff in 2005. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. padding-top:5px; 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. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. Franklin helped Matthews develop into a two-time All-American and the SECs career leader in receptions (262) and receiving yardage (3,759). 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. James Franklin, the Nittany Lions' head coach, is building a championship culture at Penn State football. 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. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. 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. display:inline-block; 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). 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). STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - James Franklin rises from his bed before sunlight can break through his new Port Matilda home. 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 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. 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. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. 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. 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. [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. James Franklin was named Penn State's 43rd Annual Renaissance Fund honoree in 2019. The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. 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). 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 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). The Nittany Lions were ranked ninth in the final Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls to earn their 25th AP Top 10 finish. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. 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. James Franklin and the No. Penn State finished the season 112, ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. color:#091F40; As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. 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). You can even have confrontations. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. The Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. 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. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. Generally, black andminoritycommunities were found within redlined areas. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. Published. 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. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 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. 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. width:fit-content; Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. 4 by ESPN.com, the highest finish in program history. Thats owners. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. There was a lot of conflict. Franklin graduated having broken or tied 23 school records. During that season, Green Bay ranked third in the NFL in receptions (383) and seventh in receiving yards (3,766). D10, a different Pittsburgh community, this one the home of his grandparents: Concentration of negroes and undesirables, very congested.. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) Thats where diversity is important, no different than the decision making process. After starting the season with three wins and then three losses, the third to Georgia in a close game (3328) that proved they could be competitive. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch It allows kids growing up in this country men, women, black, white, whatever your background is that you could be the president of the United States. 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. First 8-win season since 1982. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. 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. 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. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. Barrett (2014, 2017). 1 player in the state of Pennsylvania (Sanders) for the first time since Jared Odrick (2006). There were a lot of tough conversations. They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. The Nittany Lions are active in the community, participating in activities such as Uplifting Athletes, THON, Pennsylvania Special Olympics Summer Games, State College Area Food Bank and Penn State Hershey Childrens Hospital visits. You know, thats all of it. 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. Penn State signed a Rivals No. 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). 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 . There are no trailblazers for white head coaches they have simply always existed. 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. 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. 5 min read. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . But some recent NFL news has one college. Northwestern, like Vanderbilt in the SEC the sole private institution in the Big Ten, alleged that the real reason was fear on the part of Vanderbilt to continue playing its Big Ten counterparta series which had been referred to as the Battle of the Nerds.[19]. Defensively, the Nittany Lions were seventh in FBS in scoring average (16.5 ppg) and sacks (3.23 spg), while coming in 17th in total defense (329.5). There are two black head coaches in the NFL. 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). All of this is the setting for Franklins improbable journey to where he is today, seated at a long table inside the buildings biggest office, at the head one of the most prestigious college football programs in the nation. 23/20 2012). Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. Matt Zemek. The Nittany Lions earned back-to-back 11-win seasons for the fifth time in program history and first time since 2008 and 2009 with an 11-2 record. Prior to Franklins arrival, the Commodores average class rank was 64.6 since 2000 (based on 247Sports composite). 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. James Franklin Delivers an Invitation, and a CTA, to Penn State's Trustees 'We have to embrace the new college football,' Franklin tells the board. 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. } [9] His geographic areas of concentration for recruiting were Baltimore; Prince George's County, Maryland; Charles County, Maryland; and public schools in Washington, D.C.[5] In 2005, Franklin departed Maryland to serve as the wide receivers coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. 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). Franklin was a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award for the second time at Penn State (2016) and third time in his head coaching career. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. And I think thats an important piece the number of athletes that make up the sports and the breakdowns, but also that you never hear people talk about the number of assistant coaches. I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. 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. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Everything is magnified, especially when you exist against the grain, against what has always been the safe hire. I think for our players to be able to look up and see people in positions of power and in decision-making positions is important. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) There is no quick and easy fix for the issue, no straightforward answer to how you continue to diversify the coaching ranks at every level and within every sport. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings and No. That is athletic directors. 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. 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. 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. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. 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. 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. 11 Washington in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. The teams will open the 2022 season on Sept. 1 at West . 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. 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. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. Few allow for failure in front of so many people. Franklin directed Vanderbilt to consecutive Top 25 finishes for the first time in the 124-year history of the program (No. 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. 5 by Rivals and No. And in many ways that makes sense. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). 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 . 1 month ago. 15 per 247Sports. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. 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. Read about James Franklin Addresses Penn State Board of Trustees and more from the State College, PA region. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . 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. 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. 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. 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. Franklin was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. I would love to have more open discussions about politics. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. 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. width:50px; If Franklin ever starts those discussions remains to be seen, though in all likelihood that day will never come. I look at diversity on our staff. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. 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. 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. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. 6 by 247Sports. . 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. I look forward to diligently working with President Barron and Director of Athletics Sandy Barbour on implementing a plan that puts our University and our student-athletes in the best position to compete on the field and in life.". In 2016, Franklin secured the No. 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. But the interesting thing for me is that became my normal.. 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. Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. 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. If Bill O'Brien was a transition, James Franklin is an era a rarity for a program that had been dominated by one man. [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. 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. The area that I spent my time in Pittsburgh it was [mostly] African-American. 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. 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. padding:right:5px; Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. 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. 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. The Pittsburgh neighborhoods that James Franklin grew up in were no different. Their objective: to assess insurance risks, the potential for development and the racial composition of nearly every major city. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. Franklin returned to Maryland in 2008 as the Terps assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. Franklin has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NFL level. In 2003, Franklin added duties as recruiting coordinator and directed back-to-back recruiting classes ranked in the Top 25 nationally. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. Prior to the regular-season finale against Michigan State, Franklin agreed to a 10-year, $75 million extension to remain as Penn State's head football coach through the 2031 season. He helped the Terrapins to victories in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2010 Military Bowl. 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. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. Penn State finished the season No. 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. padding-bottom:5px; text-transform: uppercase; 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. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. Thats presidents of universities. 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 was also 11th in tackles for loss (7.8). Its amazing to me how common [multiracial families are] nowadays andI think its one of the more positive things and one of the more hopeful things that I have for our country and our society. The Nittany Lions +14.4 scoring improvement in 2016 ranked fourth in FBS and second among Power 5 schools. Clifford and Smith are the fourth and fifth overall winners of the award in Penn State history. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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). Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. The Commodores finished 23rd in the final 2012 Associated Press poll, marking their first AP final ranking since 1948. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. 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. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). Mark. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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