DDS on Franklin

[GregInPitt]

I remember getting somewhat down on DDS when he took what seemed like selfish, stupid personal foul penaties with a little too much regularity. But when he came out vocally and was all in for participating in PSU's 2025 end of season bowl game during a very turbulant time with all the transfers and distractrions that made it a very difficult time for PSU players and fans alike, I'll be a top fan of his going forward where ever life's journey take him. So seeing his opinion on where things are helps put it in perspective even though it's nothing every PSU fan should have settled into anyway.

Former Nittany Lion Dani Dennis-Sutton has the perfect take on James Franklin’s new home

It was strange to see the Penn State sideline without James Franklin on it at the end of the 2025 season and even stranger to see the former Nittany Lions head

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[RickinDayton]

I remember getting somewhat down on DDS when he took what seemed like selfish, stupid personal foul penaties with a little too much regularity. But when he came out vocally and was all in for participating in PSU's 2025 end of season bowl game during a very turbulant time with all the transfers and distractrions that made it a very difficult time for PSU players and fans alike, I'll be a top fan of his going forward where ever life's journey take him. So seeing his opinion on where things are helps put it in perspective even though it's nothing every PSU fan should have settled into anyway.

Former Nittany Lion Dani Dennis-Sutton has the perfect take on James Franklin’s new home

It was strange to see the Penn State sideline without James Franklin on it at the end of the 2025 season and even stranger to see the former Nittany Lions head

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It's a good perspective. Why waste time in bitterness?

 

[Sheriff Coffee]

It's a good perspective. Why waste time in bitterness?

Plus, as you get older and wiser, you realize to never burn a bridge. CJF is still well connected and you never know when you need a favor or your paths will cross.

 

[GregInPitt]

It's a good perspective. Why waste time in bitterness?

I agree. Franklin helped PSU win a lot of games and made an impact on the program. It was time to move on. But it will be different. PSU fans haven't had a lot of different coaches over the last 60 years so it takes some adjustment and that can't fully happen until Cambell's team is out of the field.

 

[LudicrousSpeedGO!]

I remember getting somewhat down on DDS when he took what seemed like selfish, stupid personal foul penaties with a little too much regularity. But when he came out vocally and was all in for participating in PSU's 2025 end of season bowl game during a very turbulant time with all the transfers and distractrions that made it a very difficult time for PSU players and fans alike, I'll be a top fan of his going forward where ever life's journey take him. So seeing his opinion on where things are helps put it in perspective even though it's nothing every PSU fan should have settled into anyway.

Former Nittany Lion Dani Dennis-Sutton has the perfect take on James Franklin’s new home

It was strange to see the Penn State sideline without James Franklin on it at the end of the 2025 season and even stranger to see the former Nittany Lions head

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I'm not going to root for Vo Tech after Franklin went on college gameday with his I was wronged tour, was posting snarky digs at PSU when our coaching search took turns, and especially when he held private meetings at his home in State College as the Vo Tech coach to steal staff and players from PSU DURING OUR SEASON.

Had he handled himself more professionally and not gone petty at minimum and tampering with an active staff and roster, I would have considered it. But his own actions clearly made him anti-PSU despite getting handsomely paid for significantly longer than the average college coach. That was his choice and I lost respect for him as a professional. I am certain that he is not welcome in State College or most of PA at any time in the future.

 

[joejohn]

Franklin stunk worse than Lisa Kelly after she has sat in that truck for a week without washing.

 

[jjw165]

Who writes an article telling fans how they’re supposed to feel about Franklin after being fired from PSU? Josh Yourish would be better off sticking to articles more reliant on football analysis than delving into arrogant judgement takes about how people should feel over BGJ.

 

[RickinDayton]

I'm not going to root for Vo Tech after Franklin went on college gameday with his I was wronged tour, was posting snarky digs at PSU when our coaching search took turns, and especially when he held private meetings at his home in State College as the Vo Tech coach to steal staff and players from PSU DURING OUR SEASON.

Had he handled himself more professionally and not gone petty at minimum and tampering with an active staff and roster, I would have considered it. But his own actions clearly made him anti-PSU despite getting handsomely paid for significantly longer than the average college coach. That was his choice and I lost respect for him as a professional. I am certain that he is not welcome in State College or most of PA at any time in the future.

I am not going to root for him but I don't want to spend my time trashing the guy. He's gone and I support CMC going forward. CJF is simply a former PSU HC.