Some proper perspective Franklin haters....

marshall23

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Not really delusions when you win two National Championships in a span of five years. Sure - never quite captured the magic again but definitely robbed in ‘94 and pick any of the other undefeated seasons to make a case for other shots at a NC.

As for record against top five teams, Paterno’s win percentage is about 26%. Franklin’s is about 11%. If he was at or near 25% we probably make two playoff appearances the past decade.
Children born when PSU upset Miami are now middle aged. The world and college football are radically different. Perhaps it's time to move on?
 

marshall23

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I don’t hate Franklin. He’s just not a good coach and comparing him - as you and others try/fail to do - to Paterno is pointless (and a disservice to Franklin). Joe did less with more his last ten years than Franklin has done with top class after top class his first ten. Franklin lost bowl games to Kentucky, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and USC (with his best team ever). Franklin’s best bowl win is what - Utah? Without their QB? Maybe Washington? Ok, fine.

Stop commenting if you don’t like the responses. What was Paterno’s record vs Top 25 teams his first ten years?
Comparing Franklin to Joe is a disservice to both. Also a bit silly. Joe has been dead more than a decade. His achievements are to be honored...but they are ancient history.
 
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BW Lion

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Way to aim high and reach for the stars in a completely hypothetical coaching search because this is pure fantasy by disgruntled fans and I’m cool with 8-4.
What's humorous is that these Franklin Fan Boys are shelling out major $$$ for season tickets (and associated weekend expenses) only to witness an unimpressive 8-4, 9-3 or even 10-2 on field product. 🤣🤣

And so their natural reaction is to blame fellow posters who happen to question their recurring investment strategy. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
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marshall23

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What's humorous is that these Franklin Fan Boys are shelling out major $$$ for season tickets (and associated weekend expenses) only to witness an unimpressive 8-4, 9-3 or even 10-2 on field product. 🤣🤣

And so their natural reaction is to blame fellow posters who happen to question their recurring investment strategy. :rolleyes::rolleyes:
We deserve better than 10 mea ;) ningless wins ...let's fix this!
 

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I think it is very difficult to win a national championship. I tip my hat to Michigan and Washington for upsetting the SEC applecart and making it to a NC game. Down the stretch both teams came up with some big wins and proved that it can be done!! Coach Franklin and the Nittany Lions have similar talent, they just need the confidence to take that next step. JMHO
 
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I think it is very difficult to win a national championship. I tip my hat to Michigan and Washington for upsetting the SEC applecart and making it to a NC game. Down the stretch both teams came up with some big wins and proved that it can be done!! Coach Franklin and the Nittany Lions have similar talent, they just need the confidence to take that next step. JMHO
Michigan cheated
 

LionsAndBears

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I think it is very difficult to win a national championship. I tip my hat to Michigan and Washington for upsetting the SEC applecart and making it to a NC game. Down the stretch both teams came up with some big wins and proved that it can be done!! Coach Franklin and the Nittany Lions have similar talent, they just need the confidence to take that next step. JMHO

Absolutely we can win a NC at PSU. However it is more difficult here at PSU than it is at say Bama, OSU, LSU, etc. We need everything to align right and when/if we do, we probably won't do it again for awhile because we're not gonna do the things off the field to attract the type of talent that is needed to be annual contenders and most of us are okay with that because PSU is and always has been about more than just wins and losses. That may sound like a line but it's been proven to be true time and time again here.
 

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I was wondering why T™️osu and um weren’t on the list. Click the link, and you will see them 1 and 2, respectively.

Kraft needs to raise ticket prices.
 
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BW Lion

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You can put this straight up your behind as you're bent over, saying "thank you, James Franklin, may I have another?"
With each post, you share/expose more personal information.

Tonight the board learned that you’re infatuated with human butts and their associated ductwork.

You’re beyond creepy.
 

Moogy

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With each post, you share/expose more personal information.

Tonight the board learned that you’re infatuated with human butts and their associated ductwork.

You’re beyond creepy.

In a move that comes as a surprise to absolutely no one, BW Lion, happily kneels down beside Midnighter so he doesn't miss out on getting his. Thank Franklin for bringing in all that dough while you merrily squeal like a pig.
 

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In a move that comes as a surprise to absolutely no one, BW Lion, happily kneels down beside Midnighter so he doesn't miss out on getting his. Thank Franklin for bringing in all that dough while you merrily squeal like a pig.
What’d we get for “all that dough”
 

BW Lion

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In a move that comes as a surprise to absolutely no one, BW Lion, happily kneels down beside Midnighter so he doesn't miss out on getting his. Thank Franklin for bringing in all that dough while you merrily squeal like a pig.
There you go again with your anal infatuation. Even Freud would be confused by you.
 

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It's July 4th. Can we not hate Franklin for, of all days, this day. Ben Franklin was a founding father of the greatest country known.
Don't be a Franklin hater, at least not today.
 
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Not as much as I love fanboys who think what Joe and PSU football achievement 38 years ago has relevance in the 2024 season.

Well, it does have relevance in that Penn State isn't a Syracuse in football. We could be playing in 50K stadium coached by Narduzzi
 

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In a move that comes as a surprise to absolutely no one, BW Lion, happily kneels down beside Midnighter so he doesn't miss out on getting his. Thank Franklin for bringing in all that dough while you merrily squeal like a pig.
Which he spends faster than it comes in.
 

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