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Sport James Franklin staying at Penn State on new 10-year contract

04:55  24 november  2021
04:55  24 november  2021 Source:   yardbarker.com

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Signs are pointing to Penn State football coach James Franklin receiving a new contract or a contract extension as early as Tuesday. Franklin ’s name has been mentioned in reports as one of several candidates for head coaching jobs at USC and LSU this fall. After the Nittany Lions’ 28-0 win over Rutgers last Saturday, however, Franklin confirmed that he told a State College Quarterback Club luncheon last Wednesday that he planned to stay at Penn State . “I’m not going anywhere,” Franklin told the boosters, according to a report by Neil Rudel of the Altoona Mirror.

New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He has a contract . He can either live with the terms or walk. I don’t think he’d walk because there’s nowhere to walk to. I'm out of the loop on Penn State . Why are they talking about Franklin not being at PSU next year ? Franklin could say "yes, I'm staying at Penn State end of discussion. Now let's talk about Maryland."

Neither USC nor LSU will be swooping in to acquire Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin anytime soon.

James Franklin's new deal keeps with Penn State through 2031. © Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports James Franklin's new deal keeps with Penn State through 2031.

Amid rumors Franklin was close to signing a long-term deal with the university, Penn State confirmed Tuesday he has put pen to paper on a new 10-year contract that keeps him linked with the program through 2031. The Athletic's Chris Vannini tweeted details about that agreement:

"Penn State's future is bright, and I'm honored to continue to serve as your head football coach," Franklin said for the released statement. "Nine weeks ago, the administration approached me about making a long-term investment in our football program. This prompted numerous conversations outlining the resources needed to be competitive at a level that matches the expectations and history of Penn State. What's most evident from those conversations is the importance of our student-athletes' success both on and off the field."

In total, Franklin holds a record of 67-32 across his Penn State tenure that began in 2014. He guided the Nittany Lions to the 2016 Big Ten Championship and is set to make his seventh bowl appearance with the school.

Penn State is 7-4 this season.

"We are excited to have James Franklin lead our football program for a long time," Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour added for the statement. "We will continue our collective efforts to constantly improve in all aspects of our program. We have made, and will need to continue to make, significant investment in our football program because we believe we have a very bright future under James. With this contract, we are signaling our sustained commitment to being one of the premiere programs in the history of college football. Our goals and aspirations relating to football have never wavered and our investments today and in the future of our program will allow us to compete at the highest level."

Report: James Franklin Expected to Sign Enhanced Contract With Penn State

Report: James Franklin Expected to Sign Enhanced Contract With Penn State The school's board of trustees compensation subcommittee is meeting and will reportedly make an offer. View the original article to see embedded media.Penn State is expected to sign James Franklin to an enhanced deal on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg. The school's board of trustees compensation subcommittee is meeting and an offer is expected to be made. Franklin's name has been a constant on the college football rumor mill. With the Nittany Lions sitting at 7–4 and unranked, Franklin's desire to stay with Penn State has been questioned.

James Franklin (American football coach). Language. Watch. Edit. James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player who is the head football coach at Penn State University.

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Franklin has often been mentioned as a favorite to land the USC job, but Jon Sauber of the Centre Daily Times notes the coach said at a State College Quarterback Club lunch last week he was "not going anywhere."

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    25. Indiana vs. Purdue

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    23. Lafayette vs. Lehigh

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    21. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin

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    20. Clemson vs. South Carolina

    Obviously a big deal to the good folks of South Carolina, this rivalry has been rather streaky since the 2009 season. That year, the Gamecocks won what would be the first of five straight over the Tigers. However, Clemson has returned the favor by winning five in a row — and the last three by a combined 146-52.
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    19. Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State

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    18. BYU vs. Utah

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    17. Michigan vs. Michigan State

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    15. Washington vs. Washington State

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    13. Texas vs. Texas A&M

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    12. Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia

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  • Slide 14 of 26: It's too bad this rivalry has been put on hiatus since 2011 due to the Aggies leaving the Big 12 for the SEC. Reportedly, there has been talk of trying to revive the rivalry starting early in the next decade, but thus far nothing has been agreed upon. Prior to the series being halted, the Longhorns had won three of four and lead 76-37-5 all time.
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    11. Florida vs. Florida State

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    8. Notre Dame vs. USC

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    7. Florida State vs. Miami

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  • Slide 18 of 26:
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    6. Mississippi vs. Mississippi State

    The rivalry game known as the Egg Bowl was first played in 1901 and is one of the longest uninterrupted such contests in college football history. Neither team is keen on the other, and that includes players, coaches, fans, anybody. It's also a Thanksgiving week — or weekend — staple. The Rebels lead the all-time series 62-45-6, but it has been relatively close with Mississippi State holding a 12-11 advantage beginning with the 1996 season.
  • Slide 19 of 26: This rivalry is more about history than anything else, especially since the last five matchups have not been all that close — though SC did lead 10-0 in last year's meeting before losing 24-17. These are still two of the most storied programs that make it a point to play each other every year and treat the rivalry with respect — the way it ought to be.
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    5. Georgia vs. Florida

    With Jacksonville, Florida, as the setting, one of the best scenes in all of college football happens when the Bulldogs and Gators meet each season. Though the name is no longer officially used, the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" is the perfect description for the atmosphere and experience that is a Georgia-Florida football game. On the field Georgia has won the last two meetings after Florida dominated for years. However, with both teams expected to challenge for the SEC East Division title, this year's installment should be something special.
  • Slide 20 of 26: One reason this rivalry ranks high on our list is because for years the caliber of star players on the field at the same time was like a future Pro Bowl. From the various
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    4. Alabama vs. Auburn

    It's simple: Nobody on either side of the Iron Bowl rivalry likes anybody associated with the other. The heated nature of this series has gone behind the football field and shown just how misguided sports fans, in general, can be and to what lengths they will go to support their teams. The schools have met 85 times on the field with Alabama leading the series 47 to 37 with one tie.
  • Slide 21 of 26: The rivalry game known as the Egg Bowl was first played in 1901 and is one of the longest uninterrupted such contests in college football history. Neither team is keen on the other, and that includes players, coaches, fans, anybody. It's also a Thanksgiving week — or weekend — staple. The Rebels lead the all-time series 62-45-6, but it has been relatively close with Mississippi State holding a 12-11 advantage beginning with the 1996 season.
    21/26 SLIDES © Matt Bush/USA TODAY Sports

    3. Oklahoma vs. Texas

    The atmosphere at the Cotton Bowl during the Texas State Fair in October is the perfect backdrop for the Red River Showdown. It's even better when both teams are good. That's been the case the last two years and should be again in 2019. Last season was extra special with these rivals also meeting in the Big 12 championship game. Let's hope we get a repeat in 2019.
  • Slide 22 of 26: With Jacksonville, Florida, as the setting, one of the best scenes in all of college football happens when the Bulldogs and Gators meet each season. Though the name is no longer officially used, the
    22/26 SLIDES © Kim Klement/USA TODAY Sports

    2. Michigan vs. Ohio State

    This is another rivalry where the teams and their respective fans just don't like each other. While it's not quite as heated as, say, the Iron Bowl, it's still that one game each team is expected to win. Of late, it's all Ohio State, winner of seven in a row and 14 of 15. Last season was slated to be the year Michigan showed up and ended its series slide. Instead, Jim Harbaugh's guys were blasted 62-39 by the Buckeyes. The Wolverines should not be taken seriously until they are able to beat Ohio State again.
  • Slide 23 of 26: It's simple: Nobody on either side of the Iron Bowl rivalry likes anybody associated with the other. The heated nature of this series has gone behind the football field and shown just how misguided sports fans, in general, can be and to what lengths they will go to support their teams. The schools have met 85 times on the field with Alabama leading the series 47 to 37 with one tie.
    23/26 SLIDES © Albert Cesare/Montgomery Advertiser via USA TODAY Sports

    1. Army vs. Navy

    It's perhaps the one rivalry where records truly don't matter and respect is abound. The pageantry, emotion and tradition displayed annually between these service academies are always something to be seen. Navy leads the series 60-52-7, but Army has won the last three meetings by a combined 12 points. Then again, after watching the effort put forth by both teams, it's easy to see why this rivalry is about more than just football.
  • Slide 24 of 26: The atmosphere at the Cotton Bowl during the Texas State Fair in October is the perfect backdrop for the Red River Showdown. It's even better when both teams are good. That's been the case the last two years and should be again in 2019. Last season was extra special with these rivals also meeting in the Big 12 championship game. Let's hope we get a repeat in 2019.
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  • Slide 25 of 26: This is another rivalry where the teams and their respective fans just don't like each other. While it's not quite as heated as, say, the Iron Bowl, it's still that one game each team is expected to win. Of late, it's all Ohio State, winner of seven in a row and 14 of 15. Last season was slated to be the year Michigan showed up and ended its series slide. Instead, Jim Harbaugh's guys were blasted 62-39 by the Buckeyes. The Wolverines should not be taken seriously until they are able to beat Ohio State again.
    25/26 SLIDES © Greg Bartram/USA TODAY Sports
  • Slide 26 of 26: It's perhaps the one rivalry where records truly don't matter and respect is abound. The pageantry, emotion and tradition displayed annually between these service academies are always something to be seen. Navy leads the series 60-52-7, but Army has won the last three meetings by a combined 12 points. Then again, after watching the effort put forth by both teams, it's easy to see why this rivalry is about more than just football.
    26/26 SLIDES © Bill Streicher/USA TODAY Sports

Michigan State fans are chucking snowballs at James Franklin .
Michigan State football fans are apparently chucking snowballs at the Penn State Nittany Lions and their head coach, James Franklin. It looks like Michigan State football fans might be tossing snowballs in the direction of the Penn State Nittany Lions and James Franklin. According to a tweet f rom Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, Franklin is the one who indicated to the officials that snowballs were being hurled at his team's sideline. Refs are calling for security – saying there are snowballs being thrown toward Penn State's bench and that James Franklin pointed it out.

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