What is a bad look? Was it bad when he came here with Hazel, Frank, all the coaches, Trace, and several recruits? Will it be a bad look when our new guy brings a bunch of staff/ players from elsewhere?This is a bad look. Shame on Franklin!
Did a Vandy personnel director tell their recruits to decommit prior to that individual joining Franklin’s team at PSU?What is a bad look? Was it bad when he came here with Hazel, Frank, all the coaches, Trace, and several recruits? Will it be a bad look when our new guy brings a bunch of staff/ players from elsewhere?
That’s not what that tweet actually said though.Did a Vandy personnel director tell their recruits to decommit prior to that individual joining Franklin’s team at PSU?
Who wants to take bets on if he's still at Va Tech in 2028?
The reality is--these kids will quickly learn loyalty to Franklin doesn't benefit them--well, some don't learn quickly (looking at Drew)
They care more about getting to the NFL than winning in college especially if they are going to Va Tech. They see Franklin has a good track record of getting guys into the NFL and certainly at RB. The fact that Franklin can't win a big game does not mean much to them.Who wants to take bets on if he's still at Va Tech in 2028?
The reality is--these kids will quickly learn loyalty to Franklin doesn't benefit them--well, some don't learn quickly (looking at Drew)
In some cases, people are just naive. They must believe that there's some type of gentleman's agreement that precludes newly hired coaches from trying to recruit players they had previously recruited to their former team. There is no such agreement. It's gloves off time. Also, there is such a strong hatred for Franklin among some that they'd be willing to believe anything that paints him as underhanded, nefarious, or even evil. It's just part of the irrational fanatic personality and their extreme devotion to the cause. Anyway, all we have is a bunch of hearsay that spreads like wildfire on the internet and morphs into a narrative that some take as gospel.What is a bad look? Was it bad when he came here with Hazel, Frank, all the coaches, Trace, and several recruits? Will it be a bad look when our new guy brings a bunch of staff/ players from elsewhere?
@Grant Green says something along the lines of there is nothing more over emotional than the male sports fan. You’ve got right with the irrational fanatic traits (I could say the same thing about people that are really into politics). The ability to justify and rationalize anything your side does, while assuming the worst in your rivals and believing everything bad about them is insane.In some cases, people are just naive. They must believe that there's some type of gentleman's agreement that precludes newly hired coaches from trying to recruit players they had previously recruited to their former team. There is no such agreement. It's gloves off time. Also, there is such a strong hatred for Franklin among some that they'd be willing to believe anything that paints him as underhanded, nefarious, or even evil. It's just part of the irrational fanatic personality and their extreme devotion to the cause. Anyway, all we have is a bunch of hearsay that spreads like wildfire on the internet and morphs into a narrative that some take as gospel.
The much bigger loss was Kevin Brown (OL) to WVU.James Franklin Flips First Former Penn State Commit to Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech Hokies coach James Franklin speaks to fans before a game at Lane Stadium.
Former Penn State coach James Franklin his flipped his first recruiting commit to Virginia Tech. Messiah Mickens, a 4-star running back from Harrisburg, announced Tuesday that he will join Franklin's 2026 Hokies recruiting class.
Mickens became the first player previously committed to Penn State's 2026 class to follow Franklin to Blacksburg. He marked the moment with a new commitment post on X, his first since being fired from Penn State in October.
Call me shocked. Heavy sarcasm.James Franklin Flips First Former Penn State Commit to Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech Hokies coach James Franklin speaks to fans before a game at Lane Stadium.
Former Penn State coach James Franklin his flipped his first recruiting commit to Virginia Tech. Messiah Mickens, a 4-star running back from Harrisburg, announced Tuesday that he will join Franklin's 2026 Hokies recruiting class.
Mickens became the first player previously committed to Penn State's 2026 class to follow Franklin to Blacksburg. He marked the moment with a new commitment post on X, his first since being fired from Penn State in October.
When you rub your thumb, index and middle finger together,We'll see whose committed to where in the end.View attachment 1029522
