Give it two days. Memories like goldfish here - will be back to ‘just need andmin anlignment and NIL money to compete!’. Is what it is.
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Give it two days. Memories like goldfish here - will be back to ‘just need andmin anlignment and NIL money to compete!’. Is what it is.
How will they possibly beat O$U? I would get very concerned about Indiana as that is last chance at playoffs. And must run the table.
Everyone in this program is happy with “played them close.” It’s now part of our DNA. That might have been ok in 2015. But that was a decade ago now.
It’s the “everyone gets a trophy” approach of Franklin. Inexcusable.
Allen as a bell cow in this game might have yielded different results. The kid is flat out tough. If we had 22 kids like him, results would be different.
BTW, for the BWIFFB, that used to be PSU’s identity.
Ohio State's offense is Uber conservative. Going to take a turnover.
Not worried about Indiana. Franklin beats teams when he has the talent advantage. A bad Iowa team should have beat them.
I'm not happy at all. AK should have been fired this morning. If Franklin doesn't make that move then he needs to be but blaming OCs is even tired.
And Boise was like a 1AA team. But give him full credit for that one, anyway.
Our team is like the old Clemson teams pre Dabo. It’s why “Clemsoning” became a verb. It stands for a program that flatters to deceive, but when a big game comes, it predictably falls flat.
Coming to terms with this fact over the last decade or so has allowed my stress levels not to get too high.
Go Birds!
Coming to terms with this fact over the last decade or so has allowed my stress levels not to get too high.
Go Birds!
Same old same old with Big Game " I don't think we should have to Play OSU and UM in the same season" James Franklin. Loser mentality- you see the results on the field.
For all those worried about us sliding into obscurity post Franklin(whenever the Hell that is), wonder if there are any other Dan Lannings out there. Love his motivation, preparedness....I think like a lot here I'm over James and willing to risk recruits and a few down years to build something new. Franklin has been wonderful for the program, ive rooted hard for him to succeed, but its empirical he cant get to the mountain top. Its not just the big games, its the bye week preparation, the regression of his QBs, the sub par offensive line play. Its just not gonna happen unfortunately. I hope he and the University can come to some agreement that dignifies both sides, he deserves that.
So here is my take and I’m just an alum, teacher, mom, and coach of youth basketball….
* I don’t see leadership on offense consistently
* Why do we not adapt the offense to our given talent
* Why do so many players like Allar start their careers by lighting it up and then become shadows of themselves
* what has happened to Singleton
*Why is Allen not RB 1 and the younger rbs not playing
*NIL is what it is and now players better be executing- maybe legit contracts need to be signed
* One and done as far as transferring… this portal jumping is nuts
* it seems like these coaches “fall in love” w certain players and that is who plays no matter what
I’m getting fed up with hyped up mediocre playing against the elite. My kids and money are going to PSU…
* I don’t see leadership on offense consistently
* Why do we not adapt the offense to our given talent
* Why do so many players like Allar start their careers by lighting it up and then become shadows of themselves
* what has happened to Singleton
*Why is Allen not RB 1 and the younger rbs not playing
*NIL is what it is and now players better be executing- maybe legit contracts need to be signed
* One and done as far as transferring… this portal jumping is nuts
* it seems like these coaches “fall in love” w certain players and that is who plays no matter what
I’m getting fed up with hyped up mediocre playing against the elite. My kids and money are going to PSU…
Lanning was a paper DC at Georgia for a hot minute (3 seasons) before getting the HC job at Oregon. If people want to know ‘Who else is out there that could do better than Franklin?’ - and that is the most popular mantra of theirs - literally anyone could be the guy. You don’t know until you try. For many, better to live on your knees than maybe die trying.
I think Franklin and Penn State would both benefit from a change. Think Andy Reid and the Eagles.
The problem is the awful contract extension by Barbour means they’re stuck together.
The problem is the awful contract extension by Barbour means they’re stuck together.
Well said.
Penn State was forced to give Franklin this type of leeway. Sandy’s 10-year contract guaranteed it.
That contract and the crippling financial implications are the reason this has gone on so long. And it will continue for at least a few more years.
This is the James G. Franklin effect and it’s infuriating. Instead of imposing our will on the other team offensively we call plays as though we’re completely overmatched athletically and need 60 minutes of cute little gadget plays to have a chance. Like you said, it starts on the first drive and it happens every big game. Even when we are favored like yesterday our offense plays like we’re 3 TD underdogs. Don’t know if it’s mental weakness or fear or whatever, but our head coach, OC, and QB all seem to have that same sickness. Previous OC’s have had it so there’s only one common denominator.
It shouldn't be crippling. Other schools have paid large(r) buyouts and have been fine. The amount of money the football program brings in should enable them to move on. Not defending Sandy's dumb decision but money isn't the reason IMO
I am surprised that no one has mentioned Matt Campbell of Iowa State. He is the almost Bill Snyder like in doing more with less. I would love to see what he could do with PSU facilities and NIL budget.
King Loado is nothing more than a board polluter . That's why he's on ignore.
National networks have graphics touting our coach's futility against good teams. Let that sink in.
Are you kidding me? 7 more years of this garbage. Thanks Sandy.Seven more years! Right?!
Franklin takes 'ownership' of PSU loss to Ducks
Coach James Franklin, quarterback Drew Allar and the rest of the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions lost yet another game to a top-10 opponent, as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks posted a thrilling 30-24 victory in double overtime at Beaver Stadium.
www.espn.com
“Franklin's .160 winning percentage against AP top-10 teams is tied for the third-worst record by a coach (minimum 25 games) at a single school since the poll era began in 1936, according to ESPN Research.”
Jesus.
For all those complaining about Franklin, I ask 2 things. Does he lose to teams with less talent or more talent and if it's more, are you doing your part in contributing enough to get better talent in this NIL era?
It's easy to point outwards. IMO, Franklin is doing everything he can within the limitations of this program. If you want to remove those limitations, give more. If you don't want to give more, then shut up!
It's easy to point outwards. IMO, Franklin is doing everything he can within the limitations of this program. If you want to remove those limitations, give more. If you don't want to give more, then shut up!
Good question. Maybe the program should put out giving guidelines and how much they need in order to compete?
If I was PSU and the NLC, I'd raise the giving levels to whatever figure they deem necessary to compete with OSU, UO, UGA, etc. The giving levels should match the expectations.
I suspect it’s more than NIL.
cash money. Look at how bad PSU’s offense was in the 1st half. Allar threw for 69 yards. He missed throws, he threw off his back foot. You have to come out of the gate ready and executing against a team like oregon. PSU didn’t. It isn’t the first time.Clemson wasn’t Clemson without Watson and Lawrence. Notice they are back to the norm without them. Dabo isn’t looking so hot now.