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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. 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 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). Franklin graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. 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. 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 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. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). 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. 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks)
Franklin and his staff inked the sixth-ranked recruiting class according to 247Sports in 2022, which featured the Gatorade and Maxwell National Player of the Year (Nicholas Singleton), two number one recruits from their respective states (Singleton and Dani Dennis-Sutton) and six of the top 10 players out of Pennsylvania. 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. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. 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. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. James Franklin, a 27-year football coaching veteran, was appointed Penn State's 16th head football coach on January 11, 2014 and enters his 12th season as a collegiate I would love to have more open discussions about politics. The Nittany Lions were ranked ninth in the final Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls to earn their 25th AP Top 10 finish. 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). 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. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games.
2000-04 - Maryland (WideReceivers/RecruitingCoordinator)
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. Franklin also worked with Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (1999) and Minnesota Vikings (2008) in the NFL program. 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. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. 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. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. Penn State Football. A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. Thats GMs. 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. During his tenure at K-State, Franklin nurtured record setting offensive talent; including the future NFL starters quarterback Josh Freeman and All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson. The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. 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 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. There is no hiding from this chapter of American history, a time when segregation was state-sponsored and constitutional rights were trampled thanks to decades of legal gymnastics. 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers)
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. 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. 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. 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 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. And in many ways that makes sense. Largest margin of victory against secondary rival Kentucky (40) since 1916 when Vanderbilt won 450. Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. This collection consists of the personal papers of Berenice Harriet Jewett Bradshaw. [34] The Franklins have two daughters, Addy and Shola.[35]. That is athletic directors. Dotson also finished the year averaging 24.6 yards per punt return, a school record. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. He was a panelist for the session, The Formula to Win: College Football Analytics, which was moderated by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. 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. 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 metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. 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). 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. 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. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. 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. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. 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). 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach)
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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. 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. Apke was the MVP of the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. 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). Prior to Penn State's 2019 appearance in the Cotton Bowl, James Franklin matched a $10,000 donation from Goodyear to the Children's Medical Center Dallas.[40]. 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 . The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. James Franklin Contract and Salary Breakdown at Penn State Signed: 2021 Term: Through 2031 season Base Salary: $500,000 Additional Salary: Supplemental Pay: $6,500,000 Annual Retention Bonus: $500,000 Franklin's base salary, supplemental pay, and retention bonus are all static for the duration of his deal. Where sports as an institution has been eager to embrace the skills and entertainment of the black body, the acceptance of the black mind in higher profile roles has been far slower. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks)
[18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. 5 min read. Franklins victories in the Fiesta Bowl, Pinstripe Bowl, Music City Bowl and Birmingham Bowl (formerly the Compass Bowl) marked the first time in each bowls history an African American head coach earned the win. 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. 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. Generally, black andminoritycommunities were found within redlined areas. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. Penn State finished No. 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. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 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). 5 by Rivals and No. First 8-win season since 1982. 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. Its a responsibility that I think I have. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. Penn State finished the 2019 season ranked #9 in both the AP Poll and Coaches Poll. 4 by ESPN.com, the highest finish in program history. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. And a lot of times you know, again, its so much more than that race does play a part of that. 2 Alabama 340. The team posted a 3.39 mark with 29 players earning Academic All-Big Ten recognition. 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.". 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 dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. There are no new white faces setting the racial achievement bar higher for people like them to chase and beat. In the last six seasons under Franklin, Penn State is one of six teams to rank in the top 12 of the CFP final rankings at least four times, joining Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and Oklahoma. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. [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. 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 finished the season No. 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. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. 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. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. 5-rated recruit in the 247Sports Composite, which is the highest recruit signed by Penn State since 2005 when Derrick Williams was the No. Penn States No. James Franklin and the No. 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. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch 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 August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. 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. 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. You know, thats all of it. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. 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). I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. 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. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. 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. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. 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. 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. He earned $4.3 million for the 2014 season. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. width:50px;
It wasnt a dream to have, a goal to chase, a career path to ponder. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. Barrett (2014, 2017). Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. 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. 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. I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. The Ole Miss riots of 1962 and their tie to football were then as memorable as Selma just a year later. Saturday, December 4, 2021 . Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. 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. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. I got into a lot of fights in elementary school and got in some fights in junior high. Their objective: to assess insurance risks, the potential for development and the racial composition of nearly every major city. Sort of. Franklin guided the Nittany Lions to a 7-6 record in 2015 and a berth in the TaxSlayer Bowl. Additionally, Vanderbilt's 25 combined wins in Franklin's three years in charge was the Commodores' highest total in school history. Thats owners. 9 in the final CFP rankings. At his off-season press conference, James Franklin . A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. There are no trailblazers for white head coaches they have simply always existed. And if he can come across as guarded, its not for a lack of wanting to share. 11 Washington in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. Through the transfer portal, Penn State has been able to address needs at wide receiver and defensive back so far. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. Franklin's departure from Vanderbilt was not without controversy, as his sudden move to Penn State upset most of Vanderbilt's fans. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. 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. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers)
"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 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. In 2018, Penn State inked three 247Sports Composite 5-star recruits for the first time since rankings began in 2001. 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. And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. In November 2000, head coach Ron Vanderlinden was dismissed and replaced by Ralph Friedgen, a Maryland alum and former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator. [16] BuzzFeed reported that Franklin encouraged [17] a player to delete graphic footage of the rape after viewing it. Thats presidents of universities. If Franklin ever starts those discussions remains to be seen, though in all likelihood that day will never come. 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. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. James Franklin was named Penn State's 43rd Annual Renaissance Fund honoree in 2019. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. 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. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. With his ticket punched for State College, PA, new Penn State football coach James Franklin is officially closing up shop in Nashville. [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]. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. Franklin was also a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Associated Press National Coach of the Year awards. 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. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. 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. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). 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. 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. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. 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. There is a pressure that comes with this honor though. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. 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. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. One hundred eleven of the 205 signees (54 percent) under Franklin are from within a 250-mile radius of State College. 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]. 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Parsons was the No. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. 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. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. 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. 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 Backdoor Roth IRA: A Very Little Key May Open a Very Heavy Door. on. Tight end Pat Freiermuth was a finalist for the John Mackey Award for the nations top tight end and also took home All-America accolades with a bid on the AFCA second team. 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