Media: Can you please ask Franklin why other playoff teams . . .

[LealandLoyal]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

One possible benefit for us is that AK won't be able to dial up so many gimmicky plays which don't seem to work a lot of times and will cause the offense to focus on executing solid running and passing plays that are higher percentage plays for success. "note hint of sarcasm in this post".....

 

[Marshall2323]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

 

[Marshall2323]

"Our culture?" LOL
When will fanboys recognize that college football is dead. This is literally every man for himself. Everyday of the season all season. It's totally about money. My guess is Beau's agent (yes his agent....or father) was contacted with an $$$$ offer he couldn't refuse. If he doesn't jump on it immediately, the buyer will fill the position elsewhere. So stop the fanboy ******** of blaming Franklin, because every single one of us would do the same if offered a million (or close to it) to change jobs immediately. Chances are from what I've seen, Beau doesn't have an NFL arm so this may be his only chance to get a great start in life.
My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

 

[Nittany1865Farmer]

It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

This part of your reply is very sad..... but very true in today's 'college' football world.....

 

[Nits1989]

"Our culture?" LOL
When will fanboys recognize that college football is dead. This is literally every man for himself. Everyday of the season all season. It's totally about money. My guess is Beau's agent (yes his agent....or father) was contacted with an $$$$ offer he couldn't refuse. If he doesn't jump on it immediately, the buyer will fill the position elsewhere. So stop the fanboy ******** of blaming Franklin, because every single one of us would do the same if offered a million (or close to it) to change jobs immediately. Chances are from what I've seen, Beau doesn't have an NFL arm so this may be his only chance to get a great start in life.
My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

Logical. Maybe he’s going somewhere that’s playing post-season and wants to get there to practice.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

At times I wonder how bad the PSU fanbase is or just how badly some are stuck only inside the PSU box?

 

[Bvillebaron]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

Seriously? You don’t think Franklin tried to persuade Pribula to do this? My guess is that the kid wanted to enter sooner rather than later to maximize his transfer options since he wouldn’t be one of the top rated QB transfers and didn’t want to wait until the “second wave”.

 

[Ludd]

Seriously? You don’t think Franklin tried to persuade Pribula to do this? My guess is that the kid wanted to enter sooner rather than later to maximize his transfer options since he wouldn’t be one of the top rated QB transfers and didn’t want to wait until the “second wave”.

Don’t you know that Franklin should be able to just wave a magic wand and get all the transfer kids to stay as long as he needs them and get all the transfer portal players from other schools to come to Penn State. That’s what good coaches do.

 

[bdgan]

"Our culture?" LOL
When will fanboys recognize that college football is dead. This is literally every man for himself. Everyday of the season all season. It's totally about money. My guess is Beau's agent (yes his agent....or father) was contacted with an $$$$ offer he couldn't refuse. If he doesn't jump on it immediately, the buyer will fill the position elsewhere. So stop the fanboy ******** of blaming Franklin, because every single one of us would do the same if offered a million (or close to it) to change jobs immediately. Chances are from what I've seen, Beau doesn't have an NFL arm so this may be his only chance to get a great start in life.
My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

Beau wanted to be PSU's starting QB but he couldn't afford to wait until Allar makes his decision after the playoffs.

 

[rudedude]

Beau wanted to be PSU's starting QB but he couldn't afford to wait until Allar makes his decision after the playoffs.

Part of the equation and tied into Allar’s decision to possibly return as well as hosting top notch USC portal WR Kyron Hudson this weekend. Wouldn’t knowing Drew is coming back help influence Hudson vs Beau is our starting QB next year? This stuff now works both ways.

 

[psuro]

I heard Pribula is leaving so he can play the part of Luigi Mangione in an upcoming Netflix special.

 

[leinbacker]

Can SMU now pick up Beau and use him against us this Saturday?

 

[BobPSU92]

Regarding the timing, it could be that Pribula told Franklin that he was entering the portal, and Franklin said, “You’re either all-in or all-out. GTFO.”

 

[BobPSU92]

"Our culture?" LOL
When will fanboys recognize that college football is dead. This is literally every man for himself. Everyday of the season all season. It's totally about money. My guess is Beau's agent (yes his agent....or father) was contacted with an $$$$ offer he couldn't refuse. If he doesn't jump on it immediately, the buyer will fill the position elsewhere. So stop the fanboy ******** of blaming Franklin, because every single one of us would do the same if offered a million (or close to it) to change jobs immediately. Chances are from what I've seen, Beau doesn't have an NFL arm so this may be his only chance to get a great start in life.
My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

That‘s easy to say, but as couch coaches, we have a lot at steak stake.

 

[Marshall2323]

Beau wanted to be PSU's starting QB but he couldn't afford to wait until Allar makes his decision after the playoffs.

Good possibility. Or he got an offer.

 

[Marshall2323]

That‘s easy to say, but as couch coaches, we have a lot at steak stake.

Some here are like the guy who has no clue his marriage is over until he walks in on his wife entertaining the pool boy and then he looks at family photos and realizes his kids are all Asian (he isn't). College football is gone.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Don’t you know that Franklin should be able to just wave a magic wand and get all the transfer kids to stay as long as he needs them and get all the transfer portal players from other schools to come to Penn State. That’s what good coaches do.

Sorry my bad. I must have lost my mind.

 

[BobPSU92]

Some here are like the guy who has no clue his marriage is over until he walks in on his wife entertaining the pool boy and then he looks at family photos and realizes his kids are all Asian (he isn't). College football is gone.

I thought Beau really liked Creamery ice cream.

 

[Bvillebaron]

I heard Pribula is leaving so he can play the part of Luigi Mangione in an upcoming Netflix special.

Not remotely funny.

 

[psuro]

Not remotely funny.

 

[Marshall2323]

What happened to the bro walk$?

 

[Alphalion75]

First, let me say I cannot find fault with Beau's decision to leave. Naturally, as a fan, I would like him to stay with the team thru the playoffs like so many others are doing, including SMU's backup QB. But I respect Beau's position that he needs to do what is best for himself. Is it a selfish decision? Of course it is. But it's also selfish on a fan's part to say it's wrong. We all want Penn State to win football games. But do we want them to win for the benefit for the Penn State Community as a whole or so we can boast to our neighbors and co-workers in the break room. It's rare these days when people do selfless acts. It's also rare when a football players are selfless and truly play for each other and put the team ahead of personal gain. It's just human nature to he selfish. However, in football, as in life, the coaches who succeed, from a team perspective, are those who are able to instill in his players a sense of selflessness and team. It all depends on priorities of course. Again, Beau's decision is neither right or wrong. But it may reveal something about priorities. Don't get me wrong, to win championships it takes a great amount of personal sacrifice. Sometimes at tremendous cost to the individuals. I will say the teams that make these sacrifices a priority, seem to win more often than those who place their priorities elsewhere.

 

[flash86]

I thought Beau really liked Creamery ice cream.

If true, look for Beau to end up a Blue Hen; the UDairy ice cream is really good. And you can mix up to 5 flavors!

 

[Psubart1]

There are a ton of QBs in the portal and Beau wants to find a place he can start before the merry go round ends. Not great for us, but he didn't want to get stuck at another place with a competition. QBs in the portal want some $$ and a guarantee they start.

 

[Alphalion75]

There are a ton of QBs in the portal and Beau wants to find a place he can start before the merry go round ends. Not great for us, but he didn't want to get stuck at another place with a competition. QBs in the portal want some $$ and a guarantee they start.

I doubt Beau is trying to avoid competition. It's more about opportunity and $$$.

 

[SouthHalls410]

I’m not on the bash Beau bandwagon. He got his degree. Yes the timing stinks, but there are so many other things about this that stink. Emotionally you pull for a kid like him because he played with a team first mentality. He did a good job when called upon..hello Wisconsin? I wish he was staying for many reasons, but it is what it is and what it is is that NCAA has totally FUBARed this whole portal, pay to play etc. is it Festivus yet? I have a lot of grievances to air.

 

[Marshall2323]

Well at least Allar returns. Likely to attract some playmakers in the portal with that news.

 

[Marshall2323]

I’m not on the bash Beau bandwagon. He got his degree. Yes the timing stinks, but there are so many other things about this that stink. Emotionally you pull for a kid like him because he played with a team first mentality. He did a good job when called upon..hello Wisconsin? I wish he was staying for many reasons, but it is what it is and what it is is that NCAA has totally FUBARed this whole portal, pay to play etc. is it Festivus yet? I have a lot of grievances to air.

It's not the decision...its the timing. Also tied to Allar's decision.

 

[Midnighter]

I’m not on the bash Beau bandwagon. He got his degree. Yes the timing stinks, but there are so many other things about this that stink. Emotionally you pull for a kid like him because he played with a team first mentality. He did a good job when called upon..hello Wisconsin? I wish he was staying for many reasons, but it is what it is and what it is is that NCAA has totally FUBARed this whole portal, pay to play etc. is it Festivus yet? I have a lot of grievances to air.

Yeah, the CB channel on SXM today was talking about this and Beau in particular and noted 31% of players in the portal are on their third (or higher) school. Need to really stop pretending academics are a thing anymore and good on Beau for getting his degree.

 

[wbcbus]

"Our culture?" LOL
When will fanboys recognize that college football is dead. This is literally every man for himself. Everyday of the season all season. It's totally about money. My guess is Beau's agent (yes his agent....or father) was contacted with an $$$$ offer he couldn't refuse. If he doesn't jump on it immediately, the buyer will fill the position elsewhere. So stop the fanboy ******** of blaming Franklin, because every single one of us would do the same if offered a million (or close to it) to change jobs immediately. Chances are from what I've seen, Beau doesn't have an NFL arm so this may be his only chance to get a great start in life.
My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

"not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions." I'm not at all naive to how much of a business college football has become, and that it is nothing like what we grew up with. But I don't believe for a second that none/zero of the players on that roster actually love Penn State and its traditions. There will always be players that love their school and take pride in it, regardless of whether there are many more next to them that are purely mercenaries.

 

[ApexLion]

I’m not on the bash Beau bandwagon. He got his degree. Yes the timing stinks, but there are so many other things about this that stink. Emotionally you pull for a kid like him because he played with a team first mentality. He did a good job when called upon..hello Wisconsin? I wish he was staying for many reasons, but it is what it is and what it is is that NCAA has totally FUBARed this whole portal, pay to play etc. is it Festivus yet? I have a lot of grievances to air.

23rd, get ready! @SouthHalls410

 

[84lion]

My advice is to stop investing your emotions in minor league sports. It might be easier if you finally admit that not one of the players really care about PSU, its fans or its traditions.

Begs the question why we as alumni should care about the football team, the coaches and players, and/or the "traditions."

There will always be players that love their school and take pride in it, regardless of whether there are many more next to them that are purely mercenaries.

I'd like to think so, but I believe it's far more likely that the proliferation of money has ruined the sport.

 

[ApexLion]

Begs the question why we as alumni should care about the football team, the coaches and players, and/or the "traditions."

Gambling. Or if you are Town and Gown (including BOT creeps) in State College or Chapel Hill, how can you profit off of D1 sports the most...profitably.

 

[bdgan]

Good possibility. Or he got an offer.

Technically he's not allowed to get an offer until after he enters the portal. It's more likely that he was what advised re he might expect.

 

[kijanalives]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

You’re answering your own question. 5 days is may as well be none; every major program not in the playoff looking to fill their roster/allocate NIL funds will have done so by then. Also the window closes 12/28.

The team is already supporting Beau, as is our coach, and placing the blame squarely where it should reside: the corrupt and inept NCAA.

Franklin will not allow a portal player to still suit up, and it’s not a spiteful thing: if they’re leaving anyway, they risk losing a scholarship/NIL deal elsewhere by playing and potentially getting injured in the playoffs.

You are blinded by your outdated loyalty to an era of college football long gone. This is the treacherous landscape these student athletes are forced to navigate today, and moving forward.

We will all pull our hair out if Allar goes down and the keys are handed to Grunk/Smolik. But that doesn’t actually matter to the team or to Beau’s ultimate goals and dreams.

As he mentioned in his statement, this is an impossible decision, but ultimately, he made the best one for himself, and frankly, the program as well.

 

[Midnighter]

Honestly, what does the NCAA do? How does someone not realize how the new playoff calendar will impact early signing day and the portal? The Joker isn’t this chaotic.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

BTW, Boise lost their backup QB too. Not sure what programs you feel have a better culture currently, but perceptions aren't always the reality.

 

[Nitt1300]

have not lost players to the portal opting out of playing in the playoffs? Why couldn’t Beau wait until after our last playoff game (available 5 day window)? Why not hit the portal now but still play in the playoffs (allowed in the rules)? What is wrong with our culture such that this happens to us, not other teams? Opting out of a meaningless bowl game is one thing, but who opts out of a playoff game? How can this not distract the team from SMU?

late entry for dumbest post of the year

 

[Alphalion75]

BTW, Boise lost their backup QB too. Not sure what programs you feel have a better culture currently, but perceptions aren't always the reality.

Understand, he's one of those few myoptic Penn State fans who believe these things only happen to us, that we are the only school that have kids entering the TP and who believe the Big Ten officials are a part of some conspiracy against Penn State.