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. Or if you rather, Franklin was four when Penn State hired Don Ferrell, the university first black head coach. Franklin was also a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Associated Press National Coach of the Year awards. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, established the Franklin Family Educational Equity Scholarship to help make the Penn State experience affordable for students who havent had access to enroll in the past. Penn States defense allowed just 17.3 points per game in 2021, good for sixth in the country. Franklin has been building the talent slowly at Penn State, painstakingly going after top recruits, missing on some, but landing on others, to the point where the Nittany Lions sit at 16th in the . The 2020 recruiting class finished No. 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. The Big Tens selection of Kevin Warren marked the first Power Five conference to hire a black commissioner, albeit in a position known for longevity, but a first nevertheless. 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. And I think thats an important piece the number of athletes that make up the sports and the breakdowns, but also that you never hear people talk about the number of assistant coaches. James Franklin hosts newcomers for pizza, tacos, and water ice Share this article 73 shares Kevin McGuire June 23, 2022 11:00 am ET It has become a bit of an annual tradition for Penn State. 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. Even with a losing record, the 2011 team outscored their opponents 347 to 281. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. padding-top:5px; A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. 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. 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. Published. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) It opens up a bunch of young assistant coaches across the country that feel like thats a possibility for them one day. Last fall, Penn State's head football coach, James Franklin, received a 10-year contract extension making a guaranteed $7 million each year. 4 by ESPN.com, the highest finish in program history. There was a lot of conflict. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. 14 by Rivals and No. 2006-07 - Kansas State (OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) In each of his three seasons in Nashville, Franklin signed classes that finished in the top 50 nationally. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. He helped the Terrapins to victories in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2010 Military Bowl. Diversity is important. 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. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. Prior to the 2018 season, Penn State lost several key contributors from the previous seasons. Penn State finished 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). 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. 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. 5 min read. 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. Penn State finished the season ranked No. Their objective: to assess insurance risks, the potential for development and the racial composition of nearly every major city. I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. 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. 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. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. Collegian file photo Were he not the head football coach at Penn State, Franklin has no idea what he would be doing. 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. Sean Clifford (2021) and Trace McSorley (2018) were selected as National Football Foundation (NFF) Scholar-Athletes and finalists for the Campbell Trophy, known as the Academic Heisman. They are the 18th and 19th Nittany Lions to be selected as an NFF Scholar-Athlete. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. The 2011 bowl berth was Vanderbilts second since 1983 and running back Zac Stacy broke the Commodores season record with 1,193 rushing yards. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. [1][2] He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, and went to college at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played as a quarterback all four years. 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. Its a responsibility that I think I have. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. Prior to Franklins arrival, the Commodores average class rank was 64.6 since 2000 (based on 247Sports composite). Franklin helped Matthews develop into a two-time All-American and the SECs career leader in receptions (262) and receiving yardage (3,759). He earned $4.3 million for the 2014 season. 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. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. The Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. In addition, McSorley set eight season records during his time in the Blue & White - passing yards, passing touchdowns, completions, 200-yard passing games, 300-yard passing games, rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, total offense yards, touchdowns responsible for - and the game record for yards of total offense. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. A total of 56 Nittany Lions earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the 2015 fall semester, which set a school record. { Matt Zemek. So I think for all of our female student-athletes to look and see her in her position I think it is empowering for all of our student-athletes [and] to see someone, you know, like me sitting in the head coaching position it is empowering.. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . The 2018 recruiting class was ranked No. Penn State signed a Rivals No. Penn State finished the season 112, ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. The metric used to determine such things was clear and often stated within the governments own literature. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. 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. 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. 1999 - Idaho State (Wide Receivers) 1995 - Kutztown University (Wide Receivers). Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. 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. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. 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 Nittany Lions had 19 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Micah Parsons and Yetur Gross-Matos. 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. [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]. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. Largest margin of victory over rival Tennessee (23) 4118 since 1954 (260). 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. 2005 - Green Bay Packers (WideReceivers) Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. [11] The Washington Post reported other candidates for the job were Al Golden of Temple and Larry Coker of UTSA (and formerly Miami), and that Franklin was not the frontrunner. And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. 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. For his team's turn around, Franklin was named the Dave McClain Coach of the Year in the Big Ten.[26][27]. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. In 2019, punter Blake Gillikin took home CoSIDA Academic All-America first-team honors for the second-straight year to become the 12th two-time first-team selection in Penn State history. 6 Penn State coach James Franklin has finally been reunited with his family kind of. With his ticket punched for State College, PA, new Penn State football coach James Franklin is officially closing up shop in Nashville. I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. Mrs. Bradshaw was a major benefactor/donor for Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah. It was obvious that I was different. 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. 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. Of course normal is not the same thing as easy. 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. 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). Sports Illustrated named him a National Player of the Week that season. The Commodores defeated Florida, Georgia and Tennessee in the same season for the first time in program history, winning in Gainesville and Knoxville. 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. 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). Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch 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 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. 80% of consumers turn to directories with reviews to find a local business. 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. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. But I think I think youd love to get to a point where theres more people with diverse backgrounds in decision making positions. 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. 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. 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. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). 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. 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. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. 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. During that season, Green Bay ranked third in the NFL in receptions (383) and seventh in receiving yards (3,766). . And a lot of times you know, again, its so much more than that race does play a part of that. The Penn State special teams unit made big gains in 2019, recording three blocked punts to finish third in the nation and four blocked kicks overall, which was sixth. If Bill O'Brien was a transition, James Franklin is an era a rarity for a program that had been dominated by one man. That year, he was also the offensive coordinator for the Roskilde Kings of the Danish American Football Federation. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. 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. He had an annual guaranteed pay increase of $100,000 along with retention bonuses, plus performance incentives each year. 23/24 2013 & No. 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. 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. You have no choice. 2008-10 - Maryland (AssistantHeadCoach/OffensiveCoordinator/Quarterbacks) 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. 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. 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. color:#091F40; Franklin and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters, Shola and Addison. 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. A victory at Missouri sparked an 8-1 finish, which included three consecutive SEC road wins for the first time in program history. 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]. He has a $2 million buyout for the 2017 season and a $1 million buyout for every subsequent year. This is not a phenomenon unique to sports, but few occupations allow for such exposure. 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. 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). Redlining was agovernment supported practice formuch of the reconstruction era and the 1900s. [22][23] In the days following the move to Penn State; on January 7, 2014, James Franklin was forced to discuss the gang rape allegations by four of his former players at Vanderbilt. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. Franklin's departure from Vanderbilt was not without controversy, as his sudden move to Penn State upset most of Vanderbilt's fans. Franklin graduated having broken or tied 23 school records. Penn State finished the regular season 75, and 45 in Big Ten play. Longest win streak (7) since 1948. Franklin was welcomed to an America eight years removed from the Civil Rights Act, but the nations march toward true equality was still ongoing, the impact of segregation still so prevalent that you might wonder if anything had really changed. That year, the Bengals recorded 29 touchdowns, 258 receptions, and in excess of 3,300 passing yards for one of the best statistical seasons in school history. 17 Memphis in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology in 1995. 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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. 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. After five days of quarantine and four COVID-19 tests, Penn State coach James Franklin surprised his family with a visit on Christmas Eve. "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. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. In court testimony, Franklin admitted to changing his story about whether he told Vanderbilt players that he had viewed a video recording of the incident. He was a guest analyst on ESPNs coverage from the site of college footballs National Championship game, spending a day appearing on various ESPN platforms in 2013 and 2014. Mark. padding-bottom:5px; They were re-introduced when Franklin was coaching at Maryland several years later. 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. 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. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. A program-record 10 Nittany Lions were named 2020-21 Big Ten Distinguished Scholars, besting the previous mark of nine set a year earlier. Parsons was the No. Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. [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. 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. 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. 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. He was the first Penn State quarterback to win all-conference honors since Daryll Clark in 2009. The Nittany Lions laid claim to the No. { The attitudes toward multiracial families then are not what they are today. So for now, those thoughts stay between him and his innermost circle. Franklin also worked with Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles (1999) and Minnesota Vikings (2008) in the NFL program. It was Penn States highest finish in the polls since 2005. James Franklin was named Penn State's 43rd Annual Renaissance Fund honoree in 2019. For Franklin, the importance and impact of that diversity goes beyond his own team and beyond race. Franklin served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Kansas State during the 2006-07 seasons under head coach Ron Prince. 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. 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. I think its going to bring more understanding. 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. October 26, 2021 7:44 am PT. Longest rush from scrimmage 90 yards by Zac Stacy. Although there is an eagerness for a time when that isnt the case. 15 per 247Sports. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. Nine of the 15 highest-ranked 247Sports Composite recruits at Penn State since 2000 have been signed by Franklin. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. 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. 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. 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). 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. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. I think thats important for our society and thats important for our country. And then you know obviously, [when I was younger] you just didnt know if there would be someone that looked like me in this job or in this position I try to avoid politics as much as I possibly can. I think the numbers show that. StateCollege.com provides local news, entertainment, and information for State College, PA. 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