Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch The 2018 recruiting class was ranked No. 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. 4 overall recruit. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) 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. 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. Penn State was also 11th in tackles for loss (7.8). They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. The dinner raised over $287,600 for endowed scholarships at Penn State. 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) padding:right:5px; My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. 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. There were a lot of tough conversations. 5 by Rivals and No. 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. Early years. They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. Franklin's departure from Vanderbilt was not without controversy, as his sudden move to Penn State upset most of Vanderbilt's fans. This was a dream job for me. In November 2000, head coach Ron Vanderlinden was dismissed and replaced by Ralph Friedgen, a Maryland alum and former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. Penn State announced Franklin will make $4.3 million during the 2017 season as part of a contract will escalate each year through the 2022 season in which he will make $6.3 million. "He 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. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. Franklin served at Kansas State University as the quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator for the 2006 and 2007 seasons. A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. 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. 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. 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.". [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. There is a pressure that comes with this honor though. 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. Franklin graduated from East Stroudsburg (Pa.) University in 1995 with a degree in psychology and earned a masters degree in educational leadership from Washington State University. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. 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. 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. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . The Nittany Lions ended the season in the AP Top 25 in four consecutive seasons for the first time since a seven-year stint from 1993-99. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. Twenty-three Penn State players have been selected in the last four NFL Drafts, the most in a four-draft span since 1993-96 (27 players drafted). 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). Its a responsibility that I think I have. 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. The good news for Franklin, his program has been able to expand that diversity as Penn State employs four different black assistant coaches with a handful of behind the scenes contributors as well. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. Head football coach James Franklin and Jesse James (18) celebrate James' touchdown against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Beaver Stadium. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. 7 in the Associated Press and Amway Coaches polls. border-top:3px solid #091F40; I dont think that helps anybody.. 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 returned to Maryland in 2008 as the Terps assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. And if he can come across as guarded, its not for a lack of wanting to share. 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). Franklin guided the Commodores to a 6-6 regular-season record and earned a berth in the Liberty Bowl during his first season after inheriting a Vanderbilt team that finished 2-10 in both 2009 and 2010, with a combined mark of 1-15 SEC play. The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. .bio-section-logo The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. Parsons was the No. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968 just four years prior to Franklins birth, finally abolished the practice of redlining, but the maps tell the story of how we got here, their summaries as blatant as the policies they aided. Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. It was hard, it was challenging. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. color:#091F40; That year, he was also the offensive coordinator for the Roskilde Kings of the Danish American Football Federation. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). 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). A victory at Missouri sparked an 8-1 finish, which included three consecutive SEC road wins for the first time in program history. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. Barkley was selected as the Graham-George Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of the Year and Chicago Tribune Silver Football winner for the conferences top player. That deal includes retention bonuses paid at the end of each year of the contract. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. 15 per 247Sports. The team's only losses by more than seven points were at No. The Nittany Lions paced the Big Ten in first downs (223) and were second in total offense (430.3). Franklin was inducted into the East Stroudsburg Athletics Hall of Fame October 15, 2016. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. Franklin was a four-year letterman at quarterback and a two-time All-PSAC selection at East Stroudsburg. He owns an 91-49 career record, with a winning record in nine of 11 seasons at the helm. 23/20 2012). Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. It was Penn States highest finish in the polls since 2005. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. On June 15, 2020, Franklin was named to the Big Ten Equality Coalition, which includes student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, chancellors, presidents and other members of the Big Ten family representing all 14 member institutions. 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). 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) If Franklin ever starts those discussions remains to be seen, though in all likelihood that day will never come. It was obvious that I was different. 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. 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. Franklin was named the 16th head football coach in the storied history of the Nittany Lion program on January 11, 2014. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. [5], Franklin first served at the University of Maryland as the wide receivers coach starting in 2000. 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. Barkley is just the fifth player since 1924 to win two career Silver Football honors. 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 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. 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. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. 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. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. 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. The 2011 bowl berth was Vanderbilts second since 1983 and running back Zac Stacy broke the Commodores season record with 1,193 rushing yards. 9 in the final CFP rankings. Few allow for failure in front of so many people. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. 6 by 247Sports. Penn States No. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. 2 in the rankings and appearing in a second-straight New Years Six bowl, earning a 35-28 win over No. But I think I think youd love to get to a point where theres more people with diverse backgrounds in decision making positions. There are no trailblazers for white head coaches they have simply always existed. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. I would love to have more open discussions about politics. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. The Nittany Lions earned 18 All-Big Ten selections across offense, defense and special teams, led by four first team honorees including wide receiver Jahan Dotson, safety Jaquan Brisker, defensive end Arnold Ebiketie and punter Jordan Stout. The 2020 recruiting class finished No. 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. It was very early on that I realized that I was different, Franklin said. 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 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. 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. The class was also ranked No. He earned $4.3 million for the 2014 season. James Franklin, the Nittany Lions' head coach, is building a championship culture at Penn State football. text-transform: uppercase; These papers generally relate to her . Longest win streak (7) since 1948. That is athletic directors. Penn State finished the season ranked No. 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. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) Ten years before Jackie Robinson ever pulled a Dodgers jersey over his head and walked onto Ebbets Field, representatives of the Home Owners Loan Corporation scoured the country, collecting data that would accurately illustrate the nations inner cities and the neighborhoods surrounding them. 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. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) 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. In 2015, Franklin joined the FOX studio crew for pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the Big Ten Championship Game. 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