A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. Offensively, Penn State finished seventh in FBS with a 41.1 scoring average, the third-highest in program history, and 19th in total offense with a 460.3 average, which also ranks third in PSU history. The class was also ranked No. 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. 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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. 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. 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. Its a responsibility that I think I have. My moms house was probably three miles from the Northeast Philadelphia border and that area was predominantly white. Parsons was the No. Defense was dominant for the Nittany Lions, finishing in the top 10 in FBS in yards per rush (1st; 2.55), forced fumbles (1st; 22), rushing defense (5th; 95.0), sacks (7th; 3.46), scoring defense (8th; 16.0) and fumble recoveries (10th; 12). In his second season (2012), the Commodores finished 94 and ranked in both the Associated Press and USA Today end-of-season coaches' top 25 for the first time since 1948 (and the first ranking in any week since 2008). on. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. 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 . 9 in the final CFP rankings. 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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. 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 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. 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. Among the season records he set were for total offense (3,128 yards), passing yards (2,586) and touchdown passes (19). 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. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. 2000-04 - Maryland (WideReceivers/RecruitingCoordinator) 12/15 Wisconsin and No. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. 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. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. 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. But again I dont want it to be artificial. 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. 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 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 graduated from Neshaminy High School in Langhorne. Franklin is one of five current FBS head coaches to lead his teams to a bowl game in each of his first nine seasons as a head coach and one of nine to do so in 10 of their first 11 seasons. 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. The Nittany Lion defense allowed opponents only a 66.7 conversion rate in the red zone, which ranked third nationally. Penn State continued to be among the nations elite in 2017, climbing as high as No. Barkley is just the fifth player since 1924 to win two career Silver Football honors. 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 received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. Vandy defeated Houston Cougars in the BBVA Compass Bowl 4124. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. Vanderbilt had only been to four bowl games in school history. It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters, Shola and Addison. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. 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. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 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). 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) Parsons was also selected as the Big Ten Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year to become the third Nittany Lion to claim the award, joining Mike Hull (2014) and Michael Mauti (2012). The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. The Nittany Lions posted their third-straight season with at least nine wins in 2018 with a 9-4 overall record. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. And if they dont, he would have to contend with State Colleges status as a blue town. 1-ranked recruits in their respective states (Brandon Smith, Adisa Issac, Sal Wormley). First 8-win season since 1982. In August 2019, Franklin was named a Penn State University Renaissance Fund honoree, which awards outstanding community members for helping students in need. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. Collegian file photo Were he not the head football coach at Penn State, Franklin has no idea what he would be doing. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. On August 18, 2017, Penn State announced that Franklin signed a six-year contract extension worth $5.738 million a year. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. 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. 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. 16 nationally in red zone offense (.897). 5-rated recruit in the 247Sports Composite, which is the highest recruit signed by Penn State since 2005 when Derrick Williams was the No. A redlined map of Pittsburgh, communities in red were deemed risky investments for development projects and financial loans. .bio-section-header 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. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. 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). After spending most of 2020 apart, Penn State coach James Franklin and his family have reunited again in State College. All told, only three coaches prior to Paterno have coached more games at . 12 South Carolina 213 and at No. 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. 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. There were a lot of tough conversations. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. 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. 1 player in the state of Pennsylvania (Sanders) for the first time since Jared Odrick (2006). 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. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. Prior to Franklins arrival, the Commodores average class rank was 64.6 since 2000 (based on 247Sports composite). Simply put: white was good, everyone else was a financial gamble. 2 Alabama 340. 4 overall recruit. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. Wide receiver Jahan Dotson led the league in receiving yardage (884; 19th nationally) and was tied for the nation's lead in catches of 60-plus yards (4). While at Vanderbilt, Franklin assembled a recruiting class that finished as high as 19th in 2014. Through the transfer portal, Penn State has been able to address needs at wide receiver and defensive back so far. Franklin was a four-year letterman at quarterback and a two-time All-PSAC selection at East Stroudsburg. He threw for 2,438 yards, 22 touchdowns and only eight interceptions in 2010, with All-ACC receiver Torrey Smith making 67 catches for 1,055 yards and 12 scores. 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. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business. 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. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. 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. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. There was a lot of conflict. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. 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. Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. Franklin has 27 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NFL level. 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. In November 2000, head coach Ron Vanderlinden was dismissed and replaced by Ralph Friedgen, a Maryland alum and former Georgia Tech offensive coordinator. The area that I spent my time in Pittsburgh it was [mostly] African-American. The Penn State head coachs inaugural season began with a final-play 26-24 victory over UCF in Dublin, Ireland, in Penn States first-ever international game and ended with a comeback, a 31-30 overtime win over Boston College in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium. Thats presidents of universities. The longest road winning streak (4) since 1950. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. Franklin and former Nittany Lion head coach Bill OBrien (running backs) were Maryland assistant coaches in 2003 and 2004 under Friedgen. [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. [5] Since then, he has been considered a top recruiter. 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. They were invited to the Liberty Bowl where they were defeated by Cincinnati 3124 to finish the season 67 in 2011. It was only the third nine-win season in school history, also was the first time since 1935 that Vandy won five SEC games in a year and the first time in 30 years that they won at home against Tennessee. Id love to have more open discussion, and Ive had them with the team. 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) 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. 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. Franklin returned to Maryland in 2008 as the Terps assistant head coach and offensive coordinator. 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. 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. Franklin coached quarterback Josh Freeman and oversaw an offense that produced a 3,000-yard passer (Freeman), 1,500-yard receiver (All-American wide receiver Jordy Nelson) and 1,000-yard rusher (James Johnson) during the 2007 season, a first in school history. Franklin finished his Vanderbilt career with a record of 2415 (an average of 8 wins per year). 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. 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. 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. { 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). 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. 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). He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. 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. 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