James Franklin's family dealing with heightened challenges due to coronavirus (2:22) Penn State coach James Franklin details the challenges his family is facing during the coronavirus pandemic . 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 Nittany Lions had 15 players garner All-Big Ten accolades, including two first-team selections in Amani Oruwariye and Yetur Gross-Matos. Matthews broke the SEC season record with 112 receptions for 1,477 yards and seven touchdowns in 2013, becoming the first SEC receiver to make 100 catches in a season. There is no controversy in that, just hope a hope that didnt really exist 40 years ago. In 2008, he returned to Maryland as the offensive coordinator, assistant head coach, and head coach in waiting. He graduated with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average in May 2020. Hired by the Nittany Lions to replace Bill O'Brien. [30], Penn State got off to their worst start in school history in 2020, starting 05. In his first 11 years as a head coach, Franklin mentored 90 players who have gone on to the NFL ranks. He helped the Terrapins to victories in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl and the 2010 Military Bowl. 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.. The Nittany Lions also signed 12 ESPN300 recruits in 2018, the first time since 2006 when ESPN rankings started. In 2018, Penn State inked three 247Sports Composite 5-star recruits for the first time since rankings began in 2001. 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. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. The Nittany Lions earned back-to-back 11-win seasons for the fifth time in program history and first time since 2008 and 2009 with an 11-2 record. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Franklin is living in an apartment above the garage of. Pittsburgh was the home of his black roots, the emotional center of what family he had left, all the while his white mother, still close to her now former husbands family, was raising Franklin across the state. On December 17, Vanderbilt announced Franklin had been hired as head coach. And the funny thing is in our country whenever you say diversity people go right away to black or white. Penn State and James Franklin are in this for the long haul, and the university will be investing heavily in Franklin's leadership for . I look at diversity on our staff. Franklin was the highest-salaried employee on Penn . Head coach James Franklin is entering his eighth season leading the Penn State Nittany Lions football program after he joined the program in 2014. Four straight wins in SEC play for the first time since 1949. 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. Sometimes painful, in more ways than one. 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. 2011-13 - Vanderbilt (HeadCoach) Redlining was agovernment supported practice formuch of the reconstruction era and the 1900s. The first time in Vanderbilt history a player (Zac Stacy) had rushed for over 1,000 yards back to back years. One of the things that I am a big believer in is that you can really have disagreements. 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. 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. Penn State finished the season 94, ranked #17 in the AP and Coaches Poll. We're very, very careful and very methodical about doing that. "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. I think its going to bring more understanding. You know, thats all of it. 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. I always identified as African-American and I think thats because all of my family was. I got into a lot of fights in elementary school and got in some fights in junior high. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. At 6 a . Parsons was the first sophomore to win Big Ten Linebacker of the Year. Franklin was 2-1 in bowl games at Vanderbilt, a remarkable feat on its own given Vanderbilt is just 4-4-1 all-time in bowl games. 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. While at Vanderbilt, Franklin assembled a recruiting class that finished as high as 19th in 2014. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. 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. Nassib also led the nation in sacks with a school-record 15.5. Wide receiver Jordan Matthews broke the Vanderbilt season receiving record with 1,363 yards on 94 catches. 1 player in the state of Pennsylvania (Sanders) for the first time since Jared Odrick (2006). Stout, a Ray Guy Award finalist, set Penn States school record for career punt average (44.54) and season punt average (46.01) and became the second specialist in Big Ten history to earn Special Teams player of the Week in a season four times. James Franklin is locked in to stay with Penn State for the long haul. 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. 12 according to ESPN.com, No. Or if you rather, Franklin was four when Penn State hired Don Ferrell, the university first black head coach. }, 2014-current - Penn State (HeadCoach) Theres no advantage from [your race] but theres no disadvantage either, youre just being hired on your ability to do the job. 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. State College Webcams; Sports. Read about Over a Decade and Counting: Seven Penn State Football Staffers Talk Loyalty and Longevity with James Franklin and more from the State College, PA region Saturday, April 2, 2022 Menu 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. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. 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. Stacy became the first player in Vanderbilt history to rush for 1,000 yards in consecutive seasons, gaining 1,141 yards to finish his career with a school-record 3,143 yards and 30 rushing touchdowns. 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. 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. There was a lot of conflict. After spending most of 2020 apart, Penn State coach James Franklin and his family have reunited again in State College. Defensively the Nittany Lion finished seventh in FBS in tackles for loss (8.1) and 19th in sacks (2.86). That is athletic directors. Generally, black andminoritycommunities were found within redlined areas. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. 1 running back in the state of Pennsylvania in 2015 (Saquon Barkley), 2016 (Sanders) and 2022 (Singleton). 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. Tyler Yazujian collected a berth on the CoSIDA Academic All-America first team in 2016 after an appearance on the second team in 2015. padding:right:5px; 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. 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. A letter was sent cancelling the games, the explicit reason being the need to accommodate Mizzou into Vanderbilt's SEC East Division. Franklin guided the Lions to a 4-0 start, joining Harlow as the only first-year Penn State coaches to win their initial four games. color:#091F40; The 2011 bowl berth was Vanderbilts second since 1983 and running back Zac Stacy broke the Commodores season record with 1,193 rushing yards. 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. I dont think that helps anybody.. The 2011 seniors for the Vanderbilt football team became the first class in program history to qualify for two bowl games while at the school. [36] The Renaissance Fund dinner was held on October 30, 2019, at the Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State. 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. January 22, 2023. 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 allowed just 11 passing touchdowns on the year, ranking fourth in the nation, while allowing 199.8 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd. Franklin guided the Nittany Lions to a 7-6 record in 2015 and a berth in the TaxSlayer Bowl. The 2015 season also saw Christian Hackenberg break every Penn State career passing record, including passing yards, passing touchdowns and completions, and true freshman Saquon Barkley set the freshman season rushing record with a 1,000-yard campaign. 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). 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. 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. From 2016-19, Franklin led Penn State to 42 wins, the most in program history for the Big Ten era in a four-year span, and 28 league wins, a program record. 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. They know if theyre successful its going to open up opportunities for more [minorities]. Vanderbilt considered Franklin a candidate for its head coaching position vacated with the forced resignation of interim coach Robbie Caldwell after the 2010 season. 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. Saturday, December 4, 2021 . Franklin helped Matthews develop into a two-time All-American and the SECs career leader in receptions (262) and receiving yardage (3,759). I think the numbers show that. First win at home vs. Tennessee in 30 years. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. One hundred eleven of the 205 signees (54 percent) under Franklin are from within a 250-mile radius of State College. Franklin has also been an ardent supporter of "Be the Match," encouraging community members to join the national bone marrow registry. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. I didnt grow up in Pennsylvania thinking I could be or would be the head football coach of Penn State, Franklin said as the fog rolled across Mount Nittany on the horizon. 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. Analysis of James Franklin's switch to superagent Jimmy Sexton. 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). 11 Washington in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl. 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. But I [also] grew up in a predominantly white area in a suburb just outside of Philadelphia. 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. Quarterback Sean Clifford (2021) and linebacker Brandon Smith (2017) were selected to the Allstate AFCA Good Works team for their selflessness and community service. James Franklin and the No. Materials date from 1903-1996 and include her autobiography, biographies, certificates, correspondence, a diary, family history, memorial service records, and newspaper clippings. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The Nittany Lions overcame a 14-point deficit late in the third quarter, tying the largest comeback in Penn States bowl history. The Pittsburgh neighborhoods that James Franklin grew up in were no different. 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. It was hard, it was challenging. Vanderbilt had posted four nine-win seasons in program history, with Franklins last two teams comprising half of the total. 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. Clifford and Smith are the fourth and fifth overall winners of the award in Penn State history. But the interesting thing for me is that became my normal.. Ferrell first oversaw bowling en route to a three-decade long tenure within the athletic department. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. But the neat thing is theres kids now that are viewing it that way.. Dear James Franklin, We know you are busy trying to go 1-0 this week, but the college football world is not going to let you focus solely on Penn State beating Illinois. On the offensive side of the ball, the Nittany Lions posted their highest rushing average (204.9) since 2008 (205.8) and were No. 12 in the final CFP rankings and No. Train rides between his two homes were essentially a portal between two worlds. For the third straight year, Vanderbilt made it to a bowl game. 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). Since taking the Penn State head coaching job in January, James Franklin hasn't had but a few seconds to breathe. 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. Id love to have more open discussions about race. In 2016, Franklin secured the No. [3] Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg. During an appearance in the NFL Network's "NFL Now," Friday, Franklin revealed that his wife and two. 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. 16 nationally in red zone offense (.897). It was obvious that I was different. First Vandy player Zac Stacy to rush for over 3,000 yards in career, the first time since 1949 to 1951 that Vanderbilt beat rival Ole Miss in consecutive years. width:50px; 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). 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. 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. The team posted a 3.39 mark with 29 players earning Academic All-Big Ten recognition. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. You can even have confrontations. 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. [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. The season was scarred early on by the sudden retirement of starting running back Journey Brown due to a heart disease.[32]. In 2006, he helped the Wildcats to their first winning season in four years. 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 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. Following the regular season they played Kentucky in the Citrus Bowl, losing 2724. 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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). Penn State signed a Rivals No. Thats presidents of universities. In essence, James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State wasnt even an option when he took his first steps. I think geographic [plays a part in that]. Franklin was also a finalist for the Paul Bear Bryant, Eddie Robinson and Associated Press National Coach of the Year awards. In addition, Parsons became the 101st first-team All-American and 43rd consensus All-American in Penn State history. Prior to the 2018 season, Penn State lost several key contributors from the previous seasons. 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