Let's see if he can lose one he's favored to win.....that would be more fun.
If we are being totally honest…
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The facts are that James has an abysmal record against teams with equal or better talent.
When the narrative here is “PSU got a perfect CFP draw with SMU and Boise St,” then that says it all.
If they win both, then terrific wins! But they won’t change the set in stone narrative that Franklin can’t beat top programs.
Easy fix. James needs to stop bringing top shelf talent here. 33 wins in the last 3 years and you have clowns complaining. We deserve better! Fortunately, no one who counts, no one who makes real decisions gives a **** about the "set in stone narrative." James is getting an extension and he'll be here to smile for years thinking about his critics while he checks his growing bank account.
James needs to continue bringing in top talent (with a focus on WRs who develop) AND beat top programs more regularly. Win-win.
Well, these are "His" players, his schemes, his adjustments or lack thereof etc.. there has to be some accountability at the end of the day. We all get you're a Big game fan and that's fine, I just call it as I see it as well. I think most of the world outside of Boise expect a convincing win New Years eve..
I expected a lot of things. Expectations are meaningless. As for accountability.....I suspect in every career, every job and every relationship there are those who matter. In this case, the individuals that Franklin is accountable to, rate him extremely high. Guys on a message board? Who cares?
The expectations shouldn't be vs Vegas. Winning every game where you're favored is still a signifcant achievement. Losing every game where you're the underdog is still a problem.
Beating Boise St. would be an achievement because they are a legitimate, tough football team regardless of conference, and there is a ton at stake.
Well then he should get zero credit for winning then since he "isn't playing" I know in your world coached never make a mistake and should never be criticised if you nebver coached which is stupid - it's not like these giy's are brain surgens and then yeah I hve no groupnds crticise but coaching a football game sure as hell isn't on that level.
You have no idea how complicated and difficult division one football is. Everyone makes mistakes. If you happen to be a division one football coach you have millions of experts who can help you identify and correct them. Brain "surgens" bury their mistakes.
As for zero credit for winning....that appears to be what Franklin gets from you.
He's a total mystery. I understand that some players don't live up to their rankings but Fleming was good enough to have 533 yds playing behind Harrison & Egbuka at OSU. The WR position was/is wide open at PSU but he's only been had 174 yds. Why the regression? Has he be hurt?
Beating Boise and getting to the final 4 would certainly help Franklin's reputation but it's going to take a lot to wipe 1-10 vs OSU from people's memories.
Fat guys on their couch are the customers who pay for everything. They have a right to complain even if they're wrong with their assessment.
Well said. Same here. I earned everything I got. Nothing was given to me, but I am lucky as hell, starting with the beautiful girl I met at dear old state that I’ve been with ever since.
Yes, my original statement that SMU would have played Georgia in the Sugar was a bad read by me. Fixed in my original response.
Pitt was the preseason #1 that year, apropos of nothing. First 48-14 and the next year PSU wins the NC, wow, that’s a nice body slam.
So favorite or not…..losing any game is never the fault of James Franklin, right?
And I think he has done a great job this year, maybe his best coaching season at Psu. But you are insufferable with the “it’s never the coaches fault” when everyone, including you, knows that sometimes it is.
If we want to be TOTALLY honest then we dont know the best draw until AFTER the games are played. It is like a schedule at the beginning of the season.
The difference between me and the negative fanboys here is that I have an abiding respect for how difficult it is. I know that gameday is a small part of the job. Football is probably less than half the job. I do think having coached gives me some insight into the process at that level. When someone makes a foolish comment like it's not brain surgery, it exposes ignorance.
Correct. Fans with their limited insight over simplify things. Rarely if ever is a game decided by a coaching decision. 65 plays on offense 65 plays on defense and 20 plays on special teams. Probably 50 players on each squad competing...but some yahoo from the peanut gallery says "this loss is 100 % on the coach. It's precious.
Do you think you are the only coach on this board? Or no one else has positions with high levels of complexity?
Get real dude and give it a rest.
Good question. There are legitimate reasons to change leadership.
1.poor overall management and organization
2. Lack of discipline within the program
3. Questionable character
4. Any action that paints your employer...the university in bad light
5. Unable to consistently field a competitive team.
#6 Boosters and bonehead administrators who think we deserve better
Now I ask you. How often is changing coaches successful in Turning a program around?
For every new regime that turns things around there is one that's a flop.
But regardless, it's stupid to discuss in this situation. Franklin isn’t getting fired. He's getting a raise and an extension.
33 wins in 3 years. He's not the problem.
The problem is the fanboys with Franklin Derangement Syndrome.
Almost never the coaches fault. Same as saying one play won or lost the game. The game is determined by the guys on the field.
I know there are others who have coached. Having a job with some level of complexity doesn't make you a college football analyst.
I know what a bridge looks like.
If you took that bridge apart and told me to put it together...I'd advise you not to drive over that bridge. I have respect for the knowledge, skill and expertise of the engineers that accomplish this sort of work.
Yet I see posters who have no more idea about what it takes to build a football program than I do about constructing a bride criticize a man who has won 33 games in the last 3 years and has his team in the Elite 8. It's precious.
33 wins in 3 years 100 in 11. All meaningless. WE DESERVE BETTER!
I guess it isn’t James’ fault the the players decided to go for in on a 4th and 1 at their own 19.
Wouldn't have had the chance if not for the fake punt at Minny....great seats uh buddy?
In coaching as they say, it depends on who has the chalk last. Only the peanut gallery gets every call right.
The PSU fanboy Franklin Derangement Syndrome has reached a new level. We can now trash the coach even after WINNING a playoff game. WE DESERVE BETTER
Who said the players don't share the recognition? Winning has a thousand fathers. Losing is on Big Game James.