[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. The 2012 team had numerous milestones. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. [5], Franklin has also held internships at several National Football League (NFL) franchises, including the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings. Connor Krause is a junior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania double majoring in journalism and business. Paterno is one of only two coaches in history to have competed in and won all five major bowls with the other being Bob Stoops at Oklahoma. Four Vanderbilt football players were arrested on August 9, 2013, and charged with five counts of aggravated rape and two counts of aggravated sexual battery. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) and quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Memphis Tigers at AT&T Stadium. if (Modernizr.desktop || Modernizr.laptop) { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('desktop'); } else { sr_menus_checkInfoCookie_inline('mobile'); } We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. [5] He joined head coach Ron Prince as the first coaching staff to follow the legendary Bill Snyder. Franklin met this moment last in 2016, when he took. He's getting paid too much money, has recruited too well, has coached too many close games not to know. November 5, 2011; Gainesville FL, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach James Franklin (left) talks with the referees during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Franklin has made a bowl game in 10 of those, including this year. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports, January 1, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin yells from the sidelines during the second half of the 2019 Citrus Bowl against the Kentucky Wildcats at Camping World Stadium. Last . Gattis is set to replace Dan Enos, who left . // see sr.menus.js:sr_menus_checkInfoCookie to explain 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.". Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports, Vanderbilt coach James Franklin, left, congratulates running back Zac Stacy after he was named MVP of the Music City Bowl at LP Field Dec. 31, 2012. Also, if we only took end-of-season rankings, nobody would have wins because theres only like 12 combined losses in the top ten at the end of the year. Allen is in his sixth year at Indiana, and, because he plays in the East, has already faced fifteen top-ten teams. James Franklins career at Penn State has been quite the mixed bag of postseason results. [6], In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. else { el_button.classList.add('show'); } When the pressure is on, Leonhard does not let down. Join the conversation today. With no division championships, no SEC titles, and no College Football Playoff appearances to show for a massive fully-guaranteed 10-year contract valued at $95 million, Fishers shortcomings with the Aggies never go unnoticed. At the beginning of the 2022-23 bowl season, Franklin was on the winning side of a bowl game as often as he was on the losing side. Michigan alone in second place. Regardless, Locksley clearly is the worst coach in the conference against top competition. During his tenure at K-State, Franklin nurtured record setting offensive talent; including the future NFL starters quarterback Josh Freeman and All-America wide receiver Jordy Nelson. James Franklin and Kyle Whittingham posed for pictures beside the Leishman Trophy, adorned with roses atop a silver pedestal. They received an invitation to the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic where they defeated the #17 2019 Memphis Tigers 5339. Career Record: 12 Years, 102-51, .667 Win% (at major schools). This was probably the most surprising result for me. Vanderbilt defeated North Carolina 38-24. if (browserType === 'desktop') { button_cookie = vjs_readCookie('meta_more_button'); } Penn State has been more successful in these games, with victories in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl. New Year's Day will be his 16th bowl game appearance and with a win, he'll have 10 bowl game wins on his resume, six of which as a head coach. Ill let you decide how important these games are to your team, and how often you want to win, after seeing how other coaches around the league do. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno continues to hold the record for the most coaching victories in a college football game with 24, and that record appears to be safe for a few more years. "And I've told them, 'Trust me. [15] They took graphic photos and videos of the rape. A win against Michigan is far from a clincher for a playoff spot with Penn State still having to play Ohio State, but it is an important step forward for this season and the future. WATCH: Penn State coach James Franklin knocks out push-ups on sideline after unsportsmanlike penalty Franklin held himself accountable for his mistake in the middle of the game against. He's had one losing record in eight seasons, and that came after Penn State lost. With the College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams in 2026 (at the latest), Franklin is sure to get more opportunities to win meaningful bowl games and give Penn State a more . Locksley lost to #7 Oregon and #4 TCU while at New Mexico, and has gone 0-7 against top ten teams and 0-3 against top five teams so far at Maryland. Franklin went to the 2017 Fiesta Bowl with a record of 10-2. They began a long-distance relationship that led to an engagement in Green Bay, where Franklin worked in 2005. In the four non-major bowl games, Penn State has only won the Pinstripe Bowl. Not a huge difference. Franklin has just the one Big Ten championship but is in a conference where Ohio State is annually on a different level. "I've responded to some people who've said, 'I sure hope you've done your due diligence,'" Joyner said. Do you have a blog? 4 Wolverines, a team that was in the College Football Playoff last season as the Big Ten champion. But Franklin is 3-0 in bowl games against his former SEC enemies with losses as far away as Georgia, Kentucky and Arkansas. To answer this, I decided to compile the records of every Big Ten coach against top ten and top five opponents so we can see what kind of coaches do handle their toughest foes. 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. Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown excelled in the on-field drills at the NFL combine. 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. Somehow, though, he only has one road game against the set, losing at #5 Michigan last year. It brings people together., Its all tied up in the CHA Championship heading into the third period , @pennstatefball showed out on the final day of winter workouts with a max-out lifting session , way-too-early top 25 rankings ahead of 2023, fresh newcomers entering the starting lineup, Penn State Hoops Bracketology Roundup & Rooting Guide Heading Into Regular-Season Finale, No Quit In This Group: Micah Shrewsberrys Accountability Proves Crucial In Moving Penn State Hoops Forward, Jalen Pickett Restores Swagger Back Into Penn State Hoops With Recent Historic Run, The Funky Monkey: Penn State Hoops Fan Takes Happy Valley To Funkytown. Also, five were Ohio State, with the lowest-ranked Buckeye squad coming in at sixth. Drunk, Sober, High The Nittany Lions hold a 17-6-1 record in the major bowls ( Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton ). The Commodores finished the 2011 campaign with a 6-7 record after losing the Liberty Bowl to Cincinnati, but Franklin's teams haven't finished a year with a losing record since. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Barry Reeger, Associated Press Utah and Penn State have never met on the football field. Gambling problem? Paterno also had a record of 1340 in "major" bowls. 2020 Penn State Season 4-5. Recapping James Franklin's. [5] Franklin completed a master's degree in educational leadership at Washington State in 1999. Aside from Franklin, Bob Stoops (Oklahoma), Mack Brown (Texas), Terry Donahue (UCLA), and former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno all eclipsed the mark throughout their respective tenures. Gary Bernard, is on Team Spares Hap-Pin.View the Lane Assignments page to see who they are bowling against.. Gary Bernard needs to bowl a 550 to increase his/her average by one pin. The Nittany Lions finished the 2019 season 112, and had a conference record of 72. While serving as the tight ends coach at Washington State, Franklin first met his wife Fumi (then a student at Washington State) in 1998. 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. In just nine seasons, Franklin accomplished the mark quicker than any of the four other counterparts. This afternoon, Penn State's contingent, including head coach James Franklin and radio broadcaster and former Harris' teammate Jack Ham, wore those No. 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. Franklin has led his teams to three Top 10 finishes (3 at Penn State) and six Top 25 finishes (2 at. Couple that with a 3-2 record while at Stanford, and maybe the Michigan Man is actually okay at this coaching thing. Regardless, he lost, and so hes 0-1 in his career. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports, Story originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire, Copyright 2023, All Rights Reserved | In hi Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports, Dec 28, 2019; Arlington, Texas, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) and quarterback Sean Clifford (14) after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Memphis Tigers at AT&T Stadium. 10:54 Certainly, James Franklin knows what needs to be fixed. He's been at Penn State too. 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. His incentives are capped at $1 million per year.[28]. The 2016 winner of the Woody Hayes Trophy as college football's top coach has guided Penn State to a 67-32 record. Penn State played the University of Washington Huskies in Glendale, Arizona, on December 30, 2017. 240 W 37th Street, 8th floor New York, NY 10018. Fitzgerald is constantly a thorn in Iowas side, but Iowa isnt good enough for that to be impressive. Hes 1-0 so far with Illinois Fightin Illini, beating, wait for it, Penn State last year. He went 2-7 with Wisconsin before jumping ship for Arkansas, then 2-11 with the Razorbacks before limping back to the Big Ten. Heres a recap of every bowl game Franklin coached en route to the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. Franklin, convinced of the strength of Southeastern Conference football, ranked three SEC teams Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ahead of the consensus Number 1 Notre Dame in the final regular-season coaches poll for 2012.[14]. 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In 2017, Franklin led the Nittany Lions to another 102 regular season, 72 in Big Ten Games. James Franklin. Klicken Sie auf Alle ablehnen, wenn Sie nicht mchten, dass wir und unsere Partner Cookies und personenbezogene Daten fr diese zustzlichen Zwecke verwenden. 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. Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno still holds the record for most coaching wins in a college football game at 24, and that record looks set to be secure for a few more years. Penn State won 31-30 in overtime Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports, JACKSONVILLE, FL JANUARY 02: Head coaches Bryan McClendon of the Georgia Bulldogs and James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions shake hands after the TaxSlayer Bowl game at EverBank Field between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. [9] His geographic areas of concentration for recruiting were Baltimore; Prince George's County, Maryland; Charles County, Maryland; and public schools in Washington, D.C.[5] In 2005, Franklin departed Maryland to serve as the wide receivers coach for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Here is what USA TODAY had to say about Franklin and his contract; If potential was the standard on which companies based their employees worth in terms of dollars, Franklin would top this list every year. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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. He spent the first three years of his career at Vanderbilt. The last three regular season losses were close games to No. Franklin coached in Penn States first bowl game since he was cleared of NCAA sanctions with a trip to the Pinstripe Bowl in 2014 in his first season on the job. if (el_info && el_button && (button_cookie || (siblingsHidden + bling_len <= 4))) {el_button.parentNode.removeChild(el_button); el_info.classList.add('open'); } James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Even if you have us lose out, and you win out, that makes the records: PSU (35-18) Michigan (42-12) *Assuming you win the Big Ten, and the CFP* That gives Harbaugh with a winning percentage of 77%, and Franklin a percentage of 66%. Franklins career bowling record of 5-5 is underscored by two New Years Six-Bowl game victories at the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl, and he has led Penn State to two Rose Bowls since arriving from Vanderbilt. He also has wins in the Fiesta Bowl and Cotton Bowl. The bowl season is a glorious time when there are 41 Bowl games over 18 days. Here is a look back at each bowl game coached by Franklin heading into the 2023 Rose Bowl against Pac-12 champion Utah. In 2003, Franklin's duties expanded to include the position of recruiting coordinator. While Franklins first pair of go-arounds ahead of 2016 proved serviceable amid grueling sanction mitigation efforts, the far-from-proven program leader needed to make a quick splash to cement himself as the long-term staple to guide the blue and white. The Pokes' has the 13th best defense in the country and this is one every college football fan should circle on the schedule! The Nittany Lions took a step back from their recent success, finishing their regular season 93 overall and 63 in conference games. 8 Arkansas 3128, at Florida 2621, and at Tennessee in overtime 2721. Of course, the hope is that Penn State can prove worthy of being on that level, and a coach being paid top dollar is expected to build that in the time he has been on campus. In 1997, he became wide receivers coach at James Madison, and, the following year, became tight ends coach at Washington State. Shortly before then coach Ralph Friedgen was fired in December 2010, he accepted the head coach position at Vanderbilt.[10]. https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/lists/james-franklins-all-time-bowl-game-record-and-results/, 2012: Music City Bowl vs. North Carolina State, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Florida Gators defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 26-21. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Penn State University since 2014 and previously served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013. 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. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year. First winning record in the regular season since 1982. In 99 games at Penn State, Franklin is 67-32. This does include a 2015 game at tenth-ranked Iowa while Locksley was the interim in 2015, so you can discount that if you wish. Franklin was a graduate assistant coaching tight ends and pursuing a master's degree in educational leadership. Early years [ edit] (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images), Dec 27, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin celebrates with players after overtime of the 2014 Pinstripe Bowl against the Boston College Eagles at Yankee Stadium. Including for Penn State Football. 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. [12] Franklin was the first half African American to be head coach of a major sport at Vanderbilt, and the third to be a head football coach in the Southeastern Conference (after Sylvester Croom, formerly at Mississippi State, and former Kentucky head coach Joker Phillips).[13].