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. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. [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. 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. 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. They then lost their bowl game to 3128. From building team camaraderie, to recruiting, to coaching spring ball, he ha There was a lot of conflict. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. I think thats important for our society and thats important for our country. The class was also ranked No. And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. 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. Penn State ranked third in the Big Ten in total defense (328.8; 17th nationally), second in in passing defense (198.6; 24th), second in tackles for loss (6.7 per game) and fourth in rushing defense (130.2). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. Ferrell first oversaw bowling en route to a three-decade long tenure within the athletic department. Sort of. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. 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Diversity is important. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. 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. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. The Nittany Lions +14.4 scoring improvement in 2016 ranked fourth in FBS and second among Power 5 schools. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. Franklin is second all-time in winning percentage by an FBS African American head coach (minimum 80 wins) and is third in total wins. 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. 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. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. 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. After spending most of 2020 apart, Penn State coach James Franklin and his family have reunited again in State College. The 2010 squad was among the national leaders in scoring offense at 32.2 points per game and was led by ACC Rookie of the Year quarterback Danny OBrien. James Franklin had a rough press conference, calling Ohio State "Illinois," and The 'Shoe "The Big House." 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. With his ticket punched for State College, PA, new Penn State football coach James Franklin is officially closing up shop in Nashville. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. The Nittany Lion defense allowed opponents only a 66.7 conversion rate in the red zone, which ranked third nationally. Early years. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. 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. padding-bottom:5px; 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. . So I think more progress needs to be made. 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]. Franklin was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. 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. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. Saturday, December 4, 2021 . January 22, 2023. I would love to have more open discussions about politics. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. 17 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. "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. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. Clifford and Smith are the fourth and fifth overall winners of the award in Penn State history. 7 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. Even as Jeffries took to the sideline, nobody knew how it would go, or how long it would be before another black coach would lead a football team at the D1 level. 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. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. But some recent NFL news has one college. 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. There is a pressure that comes with this honor though. text-transform: uppercase; Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. I dont think were there yet. Perhaps most importantly, Franklin was seven, 40 years ago on the nose, whenWillie Jeffries, the first black Division I-A head football coach, was hired to work at Wichita State. 5 in the College Football Playoff rankings and No. Franklin has spoken at every THON since 2014,[37] and the Franklin family has generously supported THON through annual gifts[38] including a $10,000 gift made in honor of football players Charlie Shuman, Nick Scott.[39]. 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. In Franklins first season at Penn State, he helped Mike Hull to the Butkus-Fitzgerald Big Ten Linebacker of the Year award to carry on the Linebacker U tradition. 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. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. width:fit-content; James joined Penn State in 2014, agreeing on a six-year contract. Stout was named the Big Ten Eddleman-Fields Punter of the Year, becoming the first Penn State player to ever win the award and the 10th conference major award winner in the Franklin era. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Franklin was among five finalists for the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Year award in 2012. The 2018 recruiting class was ranked No. In addition, Parsons became the 101st first-team All-American and 43rd consensus All-American in Penn State history. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . Born outside of Philadelphia to a white mother and black father, Franklin was a product of those two different Americas. 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. It also marked the first time Penn State as a program went to three New Years Six bowls in four years since 1980-83 (1980 Fiesta, 1982 Fiesta ,1983 Sugar). Franklin's departure from Vanderbilt was not without controversy, as his sudden move to Penn State upset most of Vanderbilt's fans. In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. A victory at Missouri sparked an 8-1 finish, which included three consecutive SEC road wins for the first time in program history. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. I didnt know if it would go outside of the family you know, the Penn State family, and the coaching tree that was here. The engaging and enthusiastic Franklin is a popular speaker and media interview subject. Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. [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. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. He collected first-team accolades from Associated Press and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and second-team laurels from the Football Writers Association of American (FWAA), Walter Camp and Sporting News. 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. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) 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. 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. The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Penn State continued to be among the nations elite in 2017, climbing as high as No. I have them with my close friends, I have them with the staff, with a small circle, and with my wife, you know things like that. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. 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. Leery of the media, or in the very least the Internets ability to twist quotes, Franklin is content with keeping most of his political opinions to himself. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. State College Webcams; Sports. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. The 2018 TIDES report, which grades race and gender hires in sports, gave the collegiate level a C for its racial diversity in head coaching hires and an F for gender diversity. 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. 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], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. In the eyes of some you are not quite white, not quite black. 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. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. 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). Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch 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. 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 teams will open the 2022 season on Sept. 1 at West . 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). 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. 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