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. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. 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). Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. 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. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. 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. 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. 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. [12] Franklin was the first half African American to be head coach of a major sport at Vanderbilt, and the third to be a head football coach in the Southeastern Conference (after Sylvester Croom, formerly at Mississippi State, and former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips).[13]. 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. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. By. 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. The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. 16 nationally in red zone offense (.897). There were a lot of tough conversations. James joined Penn State in 2014, agreeing on a six-year contract. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. 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. A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. Franklin 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. 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. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. Franklin has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NFL level. Thats GMs. Franklin has never indicated who he voted for (or if he did), but there are a myriad of reasons to think his political leanings might run counter to the natural majority of rural America and rural Pennsylvania. January 22, 2023. 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. So I think more progress needs to be made. Running back Saquon Barkley finished a stellar collegiate career by winning the Paul Hornung Award for the nations most versatile player, three major Big Ten awards Graham-George Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year, Rodgers-Dwight Big Ten Return Specialist and the Chicago Tribune Silver Football for the second-straight season. 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). 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) Franklins 24 wins tied Dan McGugin for the most by a Vanderbilt coach in his first three seasons. font-weight:bold; First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. 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). 8 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls and No. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. 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. Head football coach James Franklin and Jesse James (18) celebrate James' touchdown against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Beaver Stadium. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. If Bill O'Brien was a transition, James Franklin is an era a rarity for a program that had been dominated by one man. It was Penn States highest finish in the polls since 2005. 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 posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. 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]. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. He also encourages them to visit. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) I think its going to bring more understanding. During that season, Green Bay ranked third in the NFL in receptions (383) and seventh in receiving yards (3,766). They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. 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. He was a panelist for the session, The Formula to Win: College Football Analytics, which was moderated by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. 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. State College Webcams; Sports. From 2016-19, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to three New Years Six bowls - 2016 (Rose), 2017 (Fiesta) and 2019 (Cotton) - making Penn State one of eight teams to accomplish the feat during the four-year span. Early years. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. This is not a phenomenon unique to sports, but few occupations allow for such exposure. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. 1998 - Washington State (Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends) McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. 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). Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. Generally, black andminoritycommunities were found within redlined areas. Diversity is important. First Vandy player Zac Stacy to rush for over 3,000 yards in career, the first time since 1949 to 1951 that Vanderbilt beat rival Ole Miss in consecutive years. 5-rated recruit in the 247Sports Composite, which is the highest recruit signed by Penn State since 2005 when Derrick Williams was the No. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. I dont think that helps anybody.. 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). 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. . Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. And within Franklins lifetime, that scene was one nearly impossible to imagine. The Commodores finished 23rd in the final 2012 Associated Press poll, marking their first AP final ranking since 1948. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. 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. [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. 11 Washington in the PlayStation Fiesta 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. I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . 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). Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. Few allow for failure in front of so many people. 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. 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 . Franklin is second all-time in winning percentage by an FBS African American head coach (minimum 80 wins) and is third in total wins. 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. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. 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. It also marked the first time PSU has won two New Years Six bowl games in a three-year span since 1995 (Rose) and 1997 (Fiesta). Franklin denied the accusation. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). The Backdoor Roth IRA: A Very Little Key May Open a Very Heavy Door. There are two black head coaches in the NFL. Id love to have more open discussions about race. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. Vanderbilt finished with 9 wins in consecutive years for the first time in school history, and was also ranked in the top 25 of AP and Coaches polls in back-to-back years for the first time. As part of the Cotton Bowl festivities in 2019, Franklin and his family made a $10,000 financial commitment to the Dallas Childrens Hospital. 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 February 2015, the Nittany Lions highly-regarded class of 25 signees was ranked in the top 15 nationally by the four major recruiting services. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. 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. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. And in many ways that makes sense. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. Recently, Penn State announced at the end of the 2019 regular season that the Board of Trustees had confirmed unanimous approval of an extension of James Franklin contract after rumored interest from several other programs including the USC Trojans[29] and Florida State Seminoles. 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. 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). I think the numbers show that. 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. 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. The 2019 class featured a pair of 247Sports five-star recruits and three No. 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. 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 last three regular season losses were close games to No. Penn State Football. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. 2000-04 - Maryland (WideReceivers/RecruitingCoordinator) 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. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. The NHL is almost exclusively white with nine black coaches having been a part of an organization in any capacity, and, as of 2018, just 87 black players having seen the ice at the sports highest level. Thats owners. 7 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. With the Pinstripe Bowl win, Franklin became just the third Penn State coach to lead the team to at least seven wins in his first season, joining Dick Harlow (1915) and Bill OBrien (2012). 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. { 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. Despite impressive wins over a top 5 team and an appearance in the inaugural Texas Bowl, the Wildcat program was a far cry from the title contending teams fielded during the Snyder era. It was very early on that I realized that I was different, Franklin said. 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. 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. 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. 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. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. 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