Nick Saban criticizes Penn State for the ‘extremely unfair’ firing of James Franklin.
James Franklin Comments on Penn State Departure James Franklin has spoken publicly for the first time since Penn State parted ways with him earlier this week, during an appearance on “College GameDay” on Saturday. His remarks sparked backlash from Nick Saban. Former Alabama coach Saban criticized the decision to let Franklin go, saying that Franklin […]
James Franklin speaks out about Penn State dismissal
James Franklin’s Reaction to Penn State Firing James Franklin expressed his surprise about being let go by Penn State, stating during an ESPN interview on Saturday that he was “shocked” to learn about his dismissal just 15 minutes before a scheduled team meeting. “We were preparing for practice on Sunday,” Franklin shared. “The athletic director […]
Zaire Franklin backs Brian Branch’s hit on JuJu Smith-Schuster
Controversy Surrounds Branch’s Strike on Smith-Schuster Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin expressed his belief that JuJu Smith-Schuster deserved to be hit by Brian Branch. Franklin made these remarks while guesting on the “Club 520” podcast, where he addressed Branch’s one-game suspension for striking Smith-Schuster after the Chiefs’ recent loss to the Lions. “JuJu needed to react—like, […]
Franklin & Marshall College announced it was seeking a new ‘gender-neutral’ mascot and faced significant backlash.
Franklin Marshall University Searches for New Mascot Franklin Marshall University in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is on the hunt for a new mascot. A private school mascot working group has expressed that they aim to create something fun, gender-neutral, and full of personality. Perhaps it’s a reflection of a desire to move away from historical representations that […]
Penn State considering Marcus Freeman following $49 million separation from James Franklin
Penn State is exploring options to find a new football coach after parting ways with James Franklin. One candidate under consideration is Marcus Freeman, the head coach at Notre Dame, as noted by reports from On3. The site indicates that Penn State plans to implement “major changes” following Franklin’s dismissal just six games into the […]
Did Adidas truly play a role in the $49 million dismissal of James Franklin? Penn State shares its perspective
Following the dismissal of James Franklin on Sunday, speculation emerged suggesting that Adidas influenced Penn State’s decision to move on from its head football coach after 12 years. Last month, the university introduced a new partnership with Adidas, which reportedly is a $300 million deal, replacing its long-term relationship with Nike. On Monday, Adidas refuted […]
Penn State athletic director talks about the choice to dismiss head football coach James Franklin
Penn State Football Coach James Franklin Fired After Loss Penn State’s athletic director, Pat Kraft, recently made the tough call to let go of head football coach James Franklin. While it seems the catalyst was the team’s three consecutive losses, Kraft indicated that this decision involved deeper considerations. The news of Franklin’s exit has sent […]
James Franklin no longer serves as head coach at Penn State
Penn State Fires Head Coach James Franklin Penn State has reportedly let go of head football coach James Franklin following a tough loss to Northwestern. This decision came on Sunday, after the Nittany Lions suffered a disappointing come-from-behind defeat. It was the team’s third straight loss and the second shocking setback in a row, especially […]
Missouri officer Henry Franklin dies while on duty executing a warrant
Tragic Death of Missouri State Trooper In a heartbreaking incident, a Missouri state trooper lost his life while assisting in a mutual aid operation in Mississippi County. Officer Henry Franklin, aged 41, was fatally shot on October 6 while helping the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Office execute a warrant at a home. This warrant was related […]
James Franklin faces criticism following loss to UCLA
Penn State’s Tough Loss Against UCLA The Penn State Nittany Lions faced a disappointing 42-37 defeat against the UCLA Bruins on Saturday. This loss is particularly tough, marking the second consecutive defeat for the Nittany Lions, who also struggled against Oregon last week. With two losses in the season, their chances for reaching the college […]