Official now, James Franklin named coach

[linebackeru]

Penn State selects James Franklin to lead football program | Penn State University

Buckle up for the ride. 6 year deal 4.5 per. Some great quotes from Franklin in the release.

 

[AlistairChiss]

I am pleasantly surprised to see the BoT willing to step up and get us into the top ten highest paid coaches. To me it shows that they are committed to trying to get into the playoffs as soon as we are eligible. That said, Welcome aboard Coach Franklin!

 

[Sportster 72]

Was keeping my fingers quiet until it became official. Congrats Coach Franklin, I think this going to be the start of something big. Different than what us long timers are used to but that isn't a bad thing.

 

[SFNL]

Stupid basketball is tying up BTN... Link for the presser
Big Ten Digital Network Official Athletic Site

 

[linebackeru]

last minute of game taking 10 minutes

 

[SFNL]

wow. Helluva introduction...

I guess we're going to "dominate" recruiting

 

[linebackeru]

Holy shit, if that presser doesn't get you fired up and show you he's the right guy, then you should just quit watching football. Sky is the limit baby!! Love how he stressed DOMINATE the region in recruiting, love how he wasn't scared to show how much he loved Joe, this guy seems to have landed in his dream gig.

 

[linebackeru]

wow. Helluva introduction...

I guess we're going to "dominate" recruiting

That was one thing I never doubted when he was hired. Not hard to see why he's a successful recruiter.

 

[Ritzarmy]

Very nice press conference. I like how he addressed everything the PC way. He definitely showed confidence in his recruiting and how he will focus on PA first then have someone in each state going after the best players. He sounds like a guy who will fight hard for his players and appears to be a coach who can relate to kids today.

As a behaviorist I thought it was weird how he was known at Vandy for saying "that he judges assistant coach applicants on the attractiveness of their wives". Then in press conference he said "once I arrived at Penn State, I meet 2 Very good looking woman fans and had a talk with them". Which leads me to he wasn't wearing his wedding ring during the press conference. Its just something I observed. Could mean nothing but it could be something.

 

[linebackeru]

Very nice press conference. I like how he addressed everything the PC way. He definitely showed confidence in his recruiting and how he will focus on PA first then have someone in each state going after the best players. He sounds like a guy who will fight hard for his players and appears to be a coach who can relate to kids today.

As a behaviorist I thought it was weird how he was known at Vandy for saying "that he judges assistant coach applicants on the attractiveness of their wives". Then in press conference he said "once I arrived at Penn State, I meet 2 Very good looking woman fans and had a talk with them". Which leads me to he wasn't wearing his wedding ring during the press conference. Its just something I observed. Could mean nothing but it could be something.

I am ready to run through a fucking wall for this guy.

Paul Finebaum tweets "James Franklin is 1-0 at Penn State. He won that press conference 49-0"

 

[Ritzarmy]

I am one happy PSU fan today

 

[linebackeru]

I am one happy PSU fan today

Is your glass half full after that presser??

2015 recruits already buzzing bigtime.

 

[Ritzarmy]

Is your glass half full after that presser??

2015 recruits already buzzing bigtime.

3/4 full 2015 class should put us in top 10 recruiting

 

[Ritzarmy]

Favorite part of conference when reporter said something like what will you feel when go out there and see 90,000 fans. Franklin said whats the capacity 107,000, why you say only 90,000? Reporter well 90,000 minimum. Franklin "No we will have 107,000 fans EVERY game".

I love his confidence.

 

[antone112]

Congrats.

I was hoping we'd rid ourselves of our ORDINARY coach and go for greatness in Franklin. I have no doubt He'll be your coach and do you proud for years and years to come. GREAT HIRE.

 

[SFNL]

2 vandy recruits commit to PSU last night, several others get offers.. Vandys rclass dropps from #30 to #45 while PSU climbs to #19 in his first few hours.

 

[SFNL]

Franklin's twitter page is now updated
https://twitter.com/coach_jfranklin

 

[linebackeru]

Franklin's twitter page is now updated
https://twitter.com/coach_jfranklin

Evil Bill O'Brien is now Arrogant James Franklin as well and a must follow...hilarious

 

[SFNL]

It didn't take very long for him to get out in the community like he said he would..

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Awesome presser & great articles... Can't wait to see what he does for the program