I am not a fan of James Franklin. I think he significantly damaged the performance potential of the program by taking the unearned, unnecessary, and excessive contract extension. The extension was a selfish act. However, he had a couple of outstanding actions during the post-game yesterday: He spoke very highly of USC and players on both sides, he highlighted #44 and #94 during an interview and told the media member to interview #94 and then he stopped one of the players from trying to stick the Penn State flag in the ground at the 50-yard line. Celebrating a win helps to unify a Team; trying to humiliate the other team is unacceptable.
I guess the centurian plunging his sword into the turf is ok....since it's their turf
Why does a contract extension hurt the performance of the program? That literally makes no sense... in what way does giving a cosch stability and a long term contract hurt on field performance?
I have no clue what you are getting at.
He is the 12th highest paid coach in the NCAA. What do you mean by "unearned"? That's exactly what he has earned. We are consistently a program under his tenure that hovers in the top 15.
@roaminglion ----- Leadership 101, the leader eats last. By taking the unearned, unnecessary, and excessive contract extension, James Franklin demonstrated selfishness. Everybody saw what he did. It's tough to have the loyalty and commitment of subordinates when they see the leader acting selfishly.
I think that is such a complete bullspit take. It's so stupid. Taking a contract extension is "selfish".@roaminglion ----- Leadership 101, the leader eats last. By taking the unearned, unnecessary, and excessive contract extension, James Franklin demonstrated selfishness. Everybody saw what he did. It's tough to have the loyalty and commitment of subordinates when they see the leader acting selfishly.
Complete nonsense.
There’s literally no one to replace him with. Franklin goes then what? Who? The grass may not be greener. A more honest conversation is that OSU is just a hire tier organization with much better recruiting/resources and beating them once a decade is the best case outcome given the current condition of the program.
@roaminglion --- He took a contract extension and obscene pay raise when there were many years left on his existing contract. He put his interests first. He was selfish and it was noticed.
@kularrow ---- C'mon man, there are plenty of talented coaches. Not a joke man.
Yeah, I am sure plenty of people would say no to a long term contract that pays you exactly what you are worth@roaminglion --- He took a contract extension and obscene pay raise when there were many years left on his existing contract. He put his interests first. He was selfish and it was noticed.
He's the 8th to 12th (somewhere in there) and that's pretty much what were are ranked just about every year.
Absolute nonsense to say anyone signing a contract to be a coach is "selfish". I completely disagree.
Actually it isn't. In the corporate world, it is referred to as the silver, gold or platinum parachute. One of the first things negotiated in a high level contract is exit and buyout. It's actually a very smart move, and yes, it can be detrimental to the org.I think that is such a complete bullspit take. It's so stupid. Taking a contract extension is "selfish".@roaminglion ----- Leadership 101, the leader eats last. By taking the unearned, unnecessary, and excessive contract extension, James Franklin demonstrated selfishness. Everybody saw what he did. It's tough to have the loyalty and commitment of subordinates when they see the leader acting selfishly.
Complete nonsense.
Not even close to the same thing, considering those are almost always tied to stock options and corporate money. They are detrimental because it can completely hamstring the org.Actually it isn't. In the corporate world, it is referred to as the silver, gold or platinum parachute. One of the first things negotiated in a high level contract is exit and buyout. It's actually a very smart move, and yes, it can be detrimental to the org.I think that is such a complete bullspit take. It's so stupid. Taking a contract extension is "selfish".@roaminglion ----- Leadership 101, the leader eats last. By taking the unearned, unnecessary, and excessive contract extension, James Franklin demonstrated selfishness. Everybody saw what he did. It's tough to have the loyalty and commitment of subordinates when they see the leader acting selfishly.
Complete nonsense.
Franklin's contract in no way does that. The school practically pays nothing, as it's all booster, TV, Radio, and advertising money. Not even in the realm of the same thing st all.
Penn State isnt hamstrung in any way by Franklin or his contract.
To say PSU isn't hamstrung by Franklin, you are right in that they are satisfied with his performance and compensation package, otherwise they would dump him, and they could dump him, I guess. However, can the school dump him if other entities are paying him and if so what is that arrangement? Who actually pays out the $60M buyout, if not the school (state), then who and ultimately who makes the decision to buyout, the school or the private entities?
As a fan, you are hamstrung with JF, that is a different course though.
Yes, Penn State could dump him and pay someone else. Other schools with less money and support do it all the time. The AD has full authority to fire Franklin if he desires, and after two straight 10-2 seasons and a possible 11-1 playoff birth season... he isn't going to fire him.To say PSU isn't hamstrung by Franklin, you are right in that they are satisfied with his performance and compensation package, otherwise they would dump him, and they could dump him, I guess. However, can the school dump him if other entities are paying him and if so what is that arrangement? Who actually pays out the $60M buyout, if not the school (state), then who and ultimately who makes the decision to buyout, the school or the private entities?
As a fan, you are hamstrung with JF, that is a different course though.
They aren't keeping him as HC because they are "trapped" by his contract. That is pure fiction
I agree, he is not going anywhere; this isn't the SEC, lol.Yes, Penn State could dump him and pay someone else. Other schools with less money and support do it all the time. The AD has full authority to fire Franklin if he desires, and after two straight 10-2 seasons and a possible 11-1 playoff birth season... he isn't going to fire him.To say PSU isn't hamstrung by Franklin, you are right in that they are satisfied with his performance and compensation package, otherwise they would dump him, and they could dump him, I guess. However, can the school dump him if other entities are paying him and if so what is that arrangement? Who actually pays out the $60M buyout, if not the school (state), then who and ultimately who makes the decision to buyout, the school or the private entities?
As a fan, you are hamstrung with JF, that is a different course though.
They aren't keeping him as HC because they are "trapped" by his contract. That is pure fiction
Did Bellafonte Athletic Club give Pribula the Heisman yet? “The offense just looked more confident” “where I’m sitting in the bleachers I don’t know if it’s the WRs I think it’s the QB” hahahaha profound college football analysis from our resident pastrami expert. Go back to Pennlive old man. Clown. Maybe Bishop McDevitts Head Coach could replace Franklin?@kularrow ---- C'mon man, there are plenty of talented coaches. Not a joke man.
He’s a self proclaimed troll that’s obviously doing what he does best and just trolling. No one can be that stupid.
This season is far from over...If Penn State wins out (and they should) They will host a playoff game against somebody...Going out to Minnesota and beating them isn't going to be an easy task...They better come to play cause they are going to be waiting on em...Franklin needs to win 2 playoff games in my opinion to keep his job...At this point I don't think he does...If I had my way I would clean house and bring in a young coach who has had success with less talent and let him bring in his people...I believe it is time for change...I will also say this...It is up to the University to decide how serious they are going to be about being real competitors in todays big time NCAA football...That means soliciting real money from the well healed alumni to upgrade their facilities and NIL payouts...If they are unwilling to do this I don't give a rip who the coach is you ain't winning games cause the top players ain't coming here to play...I don't think this coach at Indiana is a flash in the pan and he would be the first guy I would talk to...I know he ain't young but he would be my first target...From there I would have to do some research as to who I would go after but I ain't enamored with anybody on the current coaching staff...
The link below is to a video of Colon Powell talking about leadership and trust.
I feel that the contract extension that James took damaged the trust between the Team and James.
However, I think James Franklin has done a lot to rebuild trust with the team.
