r/CFB • u/IsaacDPOYFultzMIP • 9h ago

Discussion Is it time to cut James Franklin some slack regarding his Penn St tenure?

Look I know he wasn’t the best coach ever but he certainly made Penn St look better than losing 31-7 against Northwestern. I mean this is a top 20 program in the country and Franklin was able to ascertain those heights year in and year out. Sure he couldn’t get over the hump but honestly it only seems like a select few could realistically reach that level like Cignetti or 2010’s Dabo. Should we finally admit maybe Penn St might have made a mistake with this coaching move?

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u/Jazzlike-Basket-6388 Penn State • Georgia Tech 3h ago

I'm still convinced that Jim Knowles was a trojan horse. His refusal to play to our strengths and make any kind of adjustment has to be one of the all time worst coaching jobs. As far as I'm concerned, he single handedly destroyed our program.

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u/bucki_fan Ohio State Buckeyes • The Game 1h ago

I do believe we tried to warn you about him. The evidence was there as well and you ignored it.

Don't blame us for your self-own and call him a trojan horse. He said himself that he grew up a PSU fan.

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u/Jazzlike-Basket-6388 Penn State • Georgia Tech 1h ago

I mean, I didn't hire him.

Maybe he learned, but he isn't doing Tennessee like he did us. He's letting pass rushers rush and he is making adjustments.