What do you get from James Franklin for $7.5 million?

[HarrisburgDave]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

 

[LaJollaCreek]

Yep...you only count the losses, the wins were all ****. This is a new take.

 

[Ironman2]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

Not even close.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

He is worth every penny in the fact he drives you crazy.

 

[HarrisburgDave]

He is worth every penny in the fact he drives you crazy.

 

[HarrisburgDave]

Not so crazy I use multiple profiles like you do.

Funny you can’t bear with having the facts posted.

 

[BiochemPSU]

It is what it is. Maybe with the playoffs expanding we stand a better chance of attracting better overall talent. Perhaps the elite HS talent that pools with the top four or five programs will be more willing to look elsewhere. Or the elite portal talent will pool with the playoff teams ranked 6 through 12 due to the lack of playing time available at the top four or five schools with the high-end recruits. Sea change is coming.

 

[PSUJam]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

It seems that you took a lot of time to research and put together this post. Good job.

That still doesn't change the fact that it's a horse take. Congrats

 

[PSUJam]

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Well, he always thanks the press for following PSU football and he always thanks for fans for showing up.

 

[Charlie1978]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

I am now a James Franklin homer but frankly for PSU to return to elite status HE must take the next step up. He is an exceptional recruiter, he is exceptional at demonstrating broad, long term value to the kids who go through the program either by promoting the education or their successes in the NFL. What he lacks is game-day coaching talents, increasing the physicality of the road graders, and risk taking with talent. He must also change the mentality that PSU is a stepping stone university. it is the biggest change from the Paterno era to the Franklin era.

With that said, let's just compare Brett Bullfrog's tenure at Arkansas since his top ten record is used as a comparison. The Bullfrog went to Arkansas with probably no limitations on what he needed to win as long as he didn't get caught. I suspect he found shortfalls in their resources. So like Franklin he had to convert a middling program into a winner while upgrading the resources to do it. He was Mr 6-6 and ran out of town. JCF took us to the Rose Bowl on the same trajectory that Brett was asked to do it. Now certainly, the SEC West was stronger than the BIG East at the time but he did it.

JCF has asked a lot from PSU. We have a right to ask a lot of him. Right now through the OSU game next year, we are both at a point where we can see if it has been worth it. This is the time where he must prove it by stepping up. WE ARE...

 

[Bvillebaron]

I am now a James Franklin homer but frankly for PSU to return to elite status HE must take the next step up. He is an exceptional recruiter, he is exceptional at demonstrating broad, long term value to the kids who go through the program either by promoting the education or their successes in the NFL. What he lacks is game-day coaching talents, increasing the physicality of the road graders, and risk taking with talent. He must also change the mentality that PSU is a stepping stone university. it is the biggest change from the Paterno era to the Franklin era.

With that said, let's just compare Brett Bullfrog's tenure at Arkansas since his top ten record is used as a comparison. The Bullfrog went to Arkansas with probably no limitations on what he needed to win as long as he didn't get caught. I suspect he found shortfalls in their resources. So like Franklin he had to convert a middling program into a winner while upgrading the resources to do it. He was Mr 6-6 and ran out of town. JCF took us to the Rose Bowl on the same trajectory that Brett was asked to do it. Now certainly, the SEC West was stronger than the BIG East at the time but he did it.

JCF has asked a lot from PSU. We have a right to ask a lot of him. Right now through the OSU game next year, we are both at a point where we can see if it has been worth it. This is the time where he must prove it by stepping up. WE ARE...

Because we all "deserve better".

 

[Bvillebaron]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

Funny how you failed to cite the records of the coaches who are paid more than Franklin who have worse records. Then again on second thought not surprising at all.

 

[marshall23]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

 

[marshall23]

Mel Tucker, Ryan Day, Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell are all paid more than Franklin. If results are what you want to pay for PSU was #3 in the conference so Franklin is underpaid. But thanks for trying.

 

[psuro]

He is worth every penny in the fact he drives you crazy.

Correct answer

Circle gets the square.

 

[marshall23]

It seems that you took a lot of time to research and put together this post. Good job.

That still doesn't change the fact that it's a horse take. Congrats

If you've ever worked in a school district....you are familiar with a common gene. It's known as the "know it all gene." Some folks are born with it, others develop it over time. It's often exhibited by the school custodian. You know, the one with the 9th grade education. If you give him the opportunity, he will tell you what's wrong with the entire school district and what the BOE, Superintendent of Schools, Principals and teachers should do.
That gene is manifested here in abundance.
Fanboys gifted with this "special" gene can tell you who the best players are....hint....they are on the bench or left the team...
what the coach does wrong and what we should expect as "special" fans. LOL its a laugh a minute. Don't know what I'd do for laughs if these fanboys ever returned to the real world.
What should frighten us is that these people are permitted out and about without supervision.

 

[psuro]

I am now a James Franklin homer but frankly for PSU to return to elite status HE must take the next step up.

Penn State has never maintained elite status. Short bursts of really high level, yes (late 1960s, early to mid 1980s). But it's never been sustained.

 

[CvilleElksCoach]

Not so crazy I use multiple profiles like you do.

Funny you can’t bear with having the facts posted.

What are you talking about, multiple profiles. I have one profile and one personality. You, I'm not so sure.

 

[Nitt1300]

Another "I hate Franklin" thread. How uninteresting.

 

[s1uggo72]

Penn State has never maintained elite status. Short bursts of really high level, yes (late 1960s, early to mid 1980s). But it's never been sustained.

let me ask, who has sustained elite status? ND? Alabama? USC? Army? Clemson?

 

[Nitt1300]

let me ask, who has sustained elite status? ND? Alabama? USC? Army? Clemson?

Alabama is probably the closest

 

[Thorndike2021]

If a modern-day college coach is only judged by what happens on game day, then the OP has somewhat of a point here and there. That's just myopic, however, when you consider everything that a coach must contend with and manage in the modern era.

There have always been massive egos, dirty recruiting, overbearing parents, dimwit fans, Title IX, and meddling administrators and boosters; and they're all still there. On top of all of that Head football coaches must now be more like corporate CEOs than ever before, and the recent additional concerns of NIL, transfer portal, social media, pandemic, etc. have only added to it all. Frankly, game day must be a day of great relief from the day to day, minute to minute stress of managing a major college football program today.

I'm quite proud to have Coach Franklin as PSU's coach as we move into this modern era of the sport. He's a class act who treats his players and their families with respect. I think that he tries to be honest with all of us while trying to provide privacy and dignity to those who need it in the moment.

 

[marshall23]

If a modern-day college coach is only judged by what happens on game day, then the OP has somewhat of a point here and there. That's just myopic, however, when you consider everything that a coach must contend with and manage in the modern era.

There have always been massive egos, dirty recruiting, overbearing parents, dimwit fans, Title IX, and meddling administrators and boosters; and they're all still there. On top of all of that Head football coaches must now be more like corporate CEOs than ever before, and the recent additional concerns of NIL, transfer portal, social media, pandemic, etc. have only added to it all. Frankly, game day must be a day of great relief from the day to day, minute to minute stress of managing a major college football program today.

I'm quite proud to have Coach Franklin as PSU's coach as we move into this modern era of the sport. He's a class act who treats his players and their families with respect. I think that he tries to be honest with all of us while trying to provide privacy and dignity to those who need it in the moment.

Bless you.
"But....we deserve better."

 

[marshall23]

Penn State has never maintained elite status. Short bursts of really high level, yes (late 1960s, early to mid 1980s). But it's never been sustained.

1994 was the last time PSU had a legitimate claim to #1 in college football.
But "We deserve better."

 

[psuro]

let me ask, who has sustained elite status? ND? Alabama? USC? Army? Clemson?

First, you have to define elite. Then, go from there.

 

[marshall23]

I am now a James Franklin homer but frankly for PSU to return to elite status HE must take the next step up. He is an exceptional recruiter, he is exceptional at demonstrating broad, long term value to the kids who go through the program either by promoting the education or their successes in the NFL. What he lacks is game-day coaching talents, increasing the physicality of the road graders, and risk taking with talent. He must also change the mentality that PSU is a stepping stone university. it is the biggest change from the Paterno era to the Franklin era.

With that said, let's just compare Brett Bullfrog's tenure at Arkansas since his top ten record is used as a comparison. The Bullfrog went to Arkansas with probably no limitations on what he needed to win as long as he didn't get caught. I suspect he found shortfalls in their resources. So like Franklin he had to convert a middling program into a winner while upgrading the resources to do it. He was Mr 6-6 and ran out of town. JCF took us to the Rose Bowl on the same trajectory that Brett was asked to do it. Now certainly, the SEC West was stronger than the BIG East at the time but he did it.

JCF has asked a lot from PSU. We have a right to ask a lot of him. Right now through the OSU game next year, we are both at a point where we can see if it has been worth it. This is the time where he must prove it by stepping up. WE ARE...

Nice pep talk....I'm not fired up. James has 9 more years and is entitled to 63million dollars should he be fired. Now, can't we all just get along?

 

[marshall23]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

I do feel sorry for those fanboys who are paying CJF 7 million per year. I get to watch and I don't pay one penny.

 

[Tom_PSU]

Well, he always thanks the press for following PSU football and he always thanks for fans for showing up.

Hey man those are important too. I like most people appreciate politeness and manners.

 

[Bosco2]

Not sure why anyone cares what he makes. We should certainly care about the results, but, if you think CJF's results don't match his salary, would you feel any better about said results if he made less? My opinion: 2022 was great and the future looks better. We're getting better players and I only hope he can get through the next couple of years with this staff intact.

 

[s1uggo72]

First, you have to define elite. Then, go from there.

You brought it up so define elite

 

[psuro]

You brought it up so define elite

I didnt bring up elite - I was responding to the poster whom I quoted. Ask that person to define elite. Go back through the thread to find that post.

I actually have no idea what the definition is, in context with current day CFB

 

[Tom_PSU]

let me ask, who has sustained elite status? ND? Alabama? USC? Army? Clemson?

You brought it up so define elite

This is getting far too confusing. You’re asking for a definition of “elite”, but then inserting “sustained elite status” like you already have a definition. This is classic goal post moving and I refuse to be drawn into your convoluted house of mirrors.

 

[GrimReaper]

I wish people would get one thing right: Franklin's guaranteed comp is $8mm, not $7mm, p.a.

 

[GrimReaper]

You brought it up so define elite

I didnt bring up elite - I was responding to the poster whom I quoted. Ask that person to define elite. Go back through the thread to find that post.

I actually have no idea what the definition is, in context with current day CFB

Ask Franklin. He's the one who brought it up in the first place.

 

[s1uggo72]

I didnt bring up elite - I was responding to the poster whom I quoted. Ask that person to define elite. Go back through the thread to find that post.

I actually have no idea what the definition is, in context with current day CFB

Actually you are the one that brought up elite or substained elete. Your quote


psuro said:
Penn State has never maintained elite status. Short bursts of really high level, yes (late 1960s, early to mid 1980s). But it's never been sustained.

See the part where it says ‘Ro said

 

[BrucePa]

let me ask, who has sustained elite status? ND? Alabama? USC? Army? Clemson?

Notre Dame is always elite, just ask their rabid fan base and soak up the hype machine propaganda. They are God's gift to college football, literally, and like to brag about how many coaches and players attend Mass on a daily basis. They play a selfless schedule for the greater benefit of the Service Academies and all the schools having down seasons, as they cherry-pick their cupcake schedules. And because of Rudy, who should be on Mount Rushmore, they deserve an automatic selection to the playoffs every year.

 

[s1uggo72]

Notre Dame is always elite, just ask their rabid fan base and soak up the hype machine propaganda. They are God's gift to college football, literally, and like to brag about how many coaches and players attend Mass on a daily basis. They play a selfless schedule for the greater benefit of the Service Academies and all the schools having down seasons, as they cherry-pick their cupcake schedules. And because of Rudy, who should be on Mount Rushmore, they deserve an automatic selection to the playoffs every year.

Maybe but they did lose to Marshall this year and they are certainly not elite. Nor were Chad Pennington or Randy Miss playing

 

[Karl_Havok]

If you've ever worked in a school district....you are familiar with a common gene. It's known as the "know it all gene." Some folks are born with it, others develop it over time. It's often exhibited by the school custodian. You know, the one with the 9th grade education. If you give him the opportunity, he will tell you what's wrong with the entire school district and what the BOE, Superintendent of Schools, Principals and teachers should do.
That gene is manifested here in abundance.
Fanboys gifted with this "special" gene can tell you who the best players are....hint....they are on the bench or left the team...
what the coach does wrong and what we should expect as "special" fans. LOL its a laugh a minute. Don't know what I'd do for laughs if these fanboys ever returned to the real world.
What should frighten us is that these people are permitted out and about without supervision.

Hey, I resemble that remark!

 

[Pennst8]

Coach Franklin is one of the highest, if not the highest, paid coaches in the B1G. $7 million guaranteed and $500,000 bonus retention in 2022.

So it is fair to ask if Penn State is getting what it is paying for since hiring him in 2014? You be the judge.

#1. 10 win season this year.

The good: Good enough to be competitive in the current NCAA rankings, and would likely qualify the team for a spot in the new playoff structure.

Perspective: 14 teams have ten wins so far this year, with 5 more going for their tenth win in a bowl game. 8 teams have more than 10 wins. Three of the wins were against out of conference teams with a cumulative record of 18-19.

#2. Franklin has a 77-36 record in his nine years at Penn State. That is a 68% winning percentage.

#3. Franklin has a 49-30 B1G conference record. That is a 62% winning percentage. His out of conference record is 28-6, for a 82% winning percentage.

The good: He has won more than half his games in conference.

Perspective: His overall record has been greatly improved by his out of conference record, with those games primarily played against non power five opponents.

#4. Franklin has a very poor record against top ten teams played since he began coaching at Penn State. His record against top ten teams is 2-15 as the Penn State Coach. His record at Vanderbilt was 0-2.

Perspective: Brett Bielema 5-18, Greg Schiano 2-9, PJ Fleck 1-6, Jim Harbaugh 8-14, Kirk Ferentz 12-24, Jeff Brohm 3-6, all have better records against top ten teams.

#5. Franklin has a 1-8 record vs. tOSU, 3-6 vs. Michigan, and 4-5 vs. Michigan State.

Following the most horrific period in our school's history he became coach at a time we needed someone to calm the seas and stabilize the program. He has done so with nothing but class in every possible way. The way he deals with his players, the media, the community and the university. Nothing embarrassing (ever) in the way he acts or carries himself. Including his wife and daughters. All class. His players love him. They recruit for him and stay in touch. He produces NFL talent every year and our stadium is filled. He is what any school should want in a coach. Especially us after the horror of 2011. Excluding a few, he holds his own with any coach at any school. We are lucky to have him.