James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. 12/15 Wisconsin and No. Franklin and his wife, Fumi, have two daughters, Shola and Addison. 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). 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'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. The Nittany Lions sent nine players to senior all-star games, which is the most since 2003 when nine student-athletes were in postseason games (Senior Bowl: Allen, Gesicki, Hamilton, Christian Campbell; East-West Shrine Bowl: Hamilton, Jason Cabinda, Curtis Cothran, Parker Cothren, Grant Haley; NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Troy Apke). The 58.8 completion percentage by Penn State quarterbacks sits seventh and the 141.78 passing efficiency is 10th in the program annals. D10, a different Pittsburgh community, this one the home of his grandparents: Concentration of negroes and undesirables, very congested.. In 2017, McSorley broke the Penn State single-season record for completions (284), total offense (4,061), touchdowns responsible for (37), 300-yard passing games (5) and 200-yard passing games (11). [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. 1996 - East Stroudsburg (GraduateAssistant/Secondary) 6 Penn State coach James Franklin has finally been reunited with his family kind of. Skin color is only a part of how a person can be identified, and in an era still reeling in racial tension, to be biracial was to be different from almost everyone else. 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). And I think sometimes where people get skewed with the numbers, you always hear them talk about the number of athletes. 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. Franklins first season was bookended with a pair of thrilling victories for the Nittany Lions. Safety JiAyir Brown tied for the nations lead with six interceptions, the most for a Penn State player since 2006, and became the first Nittany Lion with six interceptions and two fumble recoveries in a season since 2005. There might not be a more insightful way to experience that contrast than how Franklin did. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. Penn State earned its third 11-win season in the last four years with an 11-2 record, including a win over No. 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. And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. Franklins recruiting classes in the last five years have been ranked an average of 12.0 nationally. Penn State posted its fourth-straight top 12 finish in the final CFP rankings, coming in 10th. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. 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. 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. 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. McSorley, who was the Offensive MVP of the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, followed up his record-breaking 2016 campaign with another outstanding season. 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 . I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. StateCollege.com provides local news, entertainment, and information for State College, PA. We offer the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Centre County region in Central PA. 220 Regent Court, Suite B, State College, PA 16801, Copyright 2000 document.getElementById('copyright').appendChild(document.createTextNode(new Date().getFullYear())) | StateCollege.com | All Rights Reserved | State College, PA Centre County Central Pennsylvania Home of Penn State University. 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) 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. 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. Through the transfer portal, Penn State has been able to address needs at wide receiver and defensive back so far. In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. Redlining was agovernment supported practice formuch of the reconstruction era and the 1900s. Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. I just think over time the races are going to continue to mix and I think its going to bring more openness. Thats where diversity is important, no different than the decision making process. In either case, politics is an arena where the risk can often outweigh the reward. He was a panelist for the session, The Formula to Win: College Football Analytics, which was moderated by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. Franklin denied the accusation. I think in a lot of ways it allows me to see the world and have perceptions that very few people can have. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. [4], Franklin began his coaching career in 1995 coaching wide receivers at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. 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. After spending most of 2020 apart, Penn State coach James Franklin and his family have reunited again in State College. 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 Nittany Lions posted their third-straight season with at least nine wins in 2018 with a 9-4 overall record. 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). They ended the season by defeating the Washington Huskies in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, 3528. If Franklin ever starts those discussions remains to be seen, though in all likelihood that day will never come. [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. Penn State finished the season 112, ranked #8 in both the AP and Coaches Poll. 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. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. 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. 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. 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. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. [33] The team was invited to the Outback Bowl and a matchup with Arkansas, the first ever meeting between the two schools. The Pittsburgh neighborhoods that James Franklin grew up in were no different. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. 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. Barkley became the 100th first-team All-American in program history with Consensus All-America honors and finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting. Inside Russell Wilson's first year in Denver Bracket watch 22/20 Auburn, Penn State tallied two wins over ranked teams within the first three games of the season for the first time in program history. January 22, 2023. You know, and the good thing is, that responsibility aligns already with what Im doing.. They then lost their bowl game to 3128. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. Franklin left the Wildcat coaching staff prior to Ron Prince's 2008 dismissal, and subsequent return of Coach Bill Snyder. 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. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. 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. 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. "[24][25], During the 2016 season, Penn State started the season 22, but Franklin rallied his team to win the next eight games, winning the Big Ten's East Division, followed by a victory over Wisconsin in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game. In addition, five-plus Nittany Lions have been drafted in four consecutive years, the longest streak for PSU since 1978-84. The Commodores finished 23rd in the final 2012 Associated Press poll, marking their first AP final ranking since 1948. 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. The Commodores had played in four bowl games all-time in the 121 seasons prior to his arrival, none in consecutive years. These papers generally relate to her . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Future of this area is uncertain, negro encroachment threatening, reads the summary of section C17, the Pittsburgh neighborhood where one of Franklins aunts lived. Id love to have more open discussion, and Ive had them with the team. James Franklin had a rough press conference, calling Ohio State "Illinois," and The 'Shoe "The Big House." By. He also encourages them to visit. This was a dream job for me. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. He was the first Penn State quarterback to win all-conference honors since Daryll Clark in 2009. 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. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of Be the Match, encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. { After five successful years at Maryland, Franklin was named wide receivers coach on Mike Shermans Green Bay Packers staff in 2005. "My family and I are very thankful to be a part of the Penn State community," Franklin said in a statement. 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. [11] After Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn turned down the job, Vanderbilt began talks to hire Franklin as its head coach. Vanderbilt's six wins were by an average margin of 24 points. Franklin and his staff organized a top-25 recruiting class in short order after being hired at Penn State in January 2014. In 2015, Franklin joined the FOX studio crew for pregame, halftime and postgame coverage of the Big Ten Championship Game. 9 in the final CFP rankings. Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin. In addition, Parsons became the 101st first-team All-American and 43rd consensus All-American in Penn State history. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. The Nittany Lions were defeated by a score of 2410 to finish the season 7-6. 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. padding-bottom:5px; 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. 1998 - Washington State (Graduate Assistant/Tight Ends) Ive talked to [Stanford head coach] David Shaw, a good friend of mine and a number of other coaches and I do think that a lot of the [minority] coaches carry a little bit of extra pressure, Franklin added. Gillikins two first-team CoSIDA Academic All-America honors increased Penn State footballs total to 67 honorees, which ranks second in Division I football history (FBS and FCS). 1997 - James Madison (Wide Receivers) Backgrounds play a part in that, age, experience all of it. 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. 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. 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. 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. I think thats an important number to talk about when you talk about the percentage of coaches out there.. Its amazing how many older assistants in the NFL that reach out to me and say that to me in college You know that when [minority coaches] are successful at a place like Penn State its going to open up opportunities for more people., I wouldnt describe it as weight but its something that Im very aware of. Matt Thomas. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . Receive all the latest news and events right to your inbox. Id love to have more open discussions about race. I think thats the greatest opportunity for growth is when youre having those discussions.. 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. I think a lot of people that are in this type of position, they know that theres a little extra emphasis there. Inside the 11-day search that brought James Franklin from Vanderbilt to Penn State, complete with Texas rumors and building attention. It was very early on that I realized that I was different, Franklin said. Franklin finished the 2011 regular season with an overall record of 66 and a mark of 26 in conference play, finishing in a tie with Kentucky for fourth place in the SEC East. But again I dont want it to be artificial. [18], A minor controversy occurred when Vanderbilt canceled games at home with Northwestern and away games with Ohio State. While at Vanderbilt, Franklin assembled a recruiting class that finished as high as 19th in 2014. color:#091F40; 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. } It was obvious that I was different. Mark. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. Penn States No. It was hard, it was challenging. 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. Oweh and Toney became the first Penn State defensive end duo to receive first team honors since Courtney Brown and Brad Scioli in 1998. 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). It wasnt a dream to have, a goal to chase, a career path to ponder. 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. 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. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). 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. Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. First 8-win season since 1982. 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. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. text-transform: uppercase; Penn State allowed just 11 passing touchdowns on the year, ranking fourth in the nation, while allowing 199.8 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd. In 2017, the newest set of Nittany Lions finished in the Top 15 in the country, ranking as high as 12th by Rivals. [31] They were able to rebound, however, by winning their last four games after that to finish 45. 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. 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