8+ wins a year for Franklin vs 6.9 for campbell.
Franklin also didnt go 0-3 vs west Virginia.
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8+ wins a year for Franklin vs 6.9 for campbell.
Franklin also didnt go 0-3 vs west Virginia.
So you think Campbell is going to win an average of 7 games at Penn State? Have you bought your Va Tech season tickets yet?
Campbell will be closer to his own career average than he will be to cignetti.
Ps. if you thought it was bad coaching when we lost to Ohio state then what was it when Campbell lose to Ohio bobcats, Cincinnati, Memphis, northern Iowa and west Virginia? .
I don't miss him. He was never the coach I thought he was in ability or as a person.
What is your point?
Are you so blind that you think Franklin should have been retained?
Do you think Campbell is a poor choice?
The guy hasn't even coached his first BW Game yet and some people think he's a failure. Are some people really PS fans or are they just that negative. Not calling anyone out here but some posts make you wonder especially when the posts are consistent. Not calling that poster out at all but you see these types of posts from others all over the board.
It's a mixed bag. Yes, some really are that negative. Some are clearly Franklin fans first and are big mad that he was replaced. Others lack the ability to comprehend that Campbell's approach is going to be much different and less flashy. Some lack patience and can't wait till it all plays out. Others just want to be right no matter what and are incapable of changing their opinion. Once they went negative they feel the need to point out everything they perceive as inadequate to justify their position.
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First down against Oregon, wide receiver sweep. Second down, Allar lined up at WR. That was where I hit my new level of disgust with Franklin. It was surpassed against UCLA, but I was numb by that point.
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Cignetti’s career winning percentage is .798. One win per season ahead of Campbell right now.
For some reason....many supposedly Penn State Alumni have a form of Derangement Syndrome. Everyone from Joe Paterno and Graham Spanier to Matt Millen and Saquon Barkley receive total ridiculous comments. The only person to escape this character assassination is Sue.
You would have to be a moron to even go there.
Cignetti is 27-2 D1a. .93 winning percentage.
He is averaging about 6 more wins a season than campbell.
Eventually you will realize campell is not Joe and then you will turn on him too.
I fully support Campbell and believe he will be successful. If he is not and doesn't win enough games then he will be fired. That is the nature of the business and Campbell understands this. You on the other hand are rooting hard that he is a failure from the get go. Freakish!
Enjoy those Va Tech games.
You support him.now. in a couple years you will realize he isnt Joe and turn on him. .
I guess you don't consider JMU to be a D1A school since you didn't include his record there in your comparison.
I believe there are some P4 ADs out there that do considering the last 2 JMU coaches were hired by P4 schools.
This was a complete rebuild but despite that there is a good deal of talent on the roster. 8 wins minimum standard and 10 wins is a successful season.
I’m not the one that brought it up, you did. I responded, knowing you would move the goalposts. Well done!
You are the one who moved the goal post, added d2 games and still had to make up a fake stat because your point was dumb.
Cignetti averages an extra 2+ wins a season over Campbell not the one extra win as you stated. That is including cignettis d2 record and 1-5 vs slippery rock. If we stick to d1a then cignetti is averaging over 4 extra wins a season just in the regular season.
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Franklin did the one thing you can’t do at Penn State. He made himself bigger than the program (or tried).
Unfortunately, this seems to be the view of a certain portion of the fan base. They are JF fans, not Penn State fans. I root for any PSU coaches success. However, no one is bigger than the program. If you can’t get the job done at the top level, then there are plenty of other jobs for you. Certain fan bases love the pinstripe bowl.
I for one was neither shocked nor excited when I learned Allar was coming back. Nor did I think the team would dominate. So it wasn’t EVERY fan or EVERYONE. And I’m sure I wasn’t alone.
It's irrational to attach much personal feeling (positive or negative) to a football coach. They are hired to do a job just like anybody else.
The days of a coach staying for 30-40 years and becoming a real part of an institution are as far gone as college football is.
Take a breath and drop the histrionics.
The days of a coach staying for 30-40 years and becoming a real part of an institution are as far gone as college football is.
Take a breath and drop the histrionics.
While I see understand your sentiment, this article is based on two people’s viewpoints. We don’t know their situation or bias, do we even know if they were players?
Just saying, have a little skepticism as you read it.
“Franklin did the one thing you can’t do at Penn State. He made himself bigger than the program (or tried).”
What? You must have missed 1966 to 2011.
I was actually pleasantly surprised that there were not nearly as many players or coaches following Franklin to VT as I thought there would be. Probably more 26 recruits than actual team members.
Well, whatever. I watched the games and have followed the team for over 50 years. The 2025 team significantly under-performed All was not well. The Head Coach bears responsibility.
Maybe. Still doesn't mean that Franklin didn't needed to be shown the door.