He didn't work for free, but his base salary was around 500,000 and his total compensation was around 2,000,000. Franklin is getting 8,500,000. What is the cost benefit of that extra $$$ Big Game James is collecting?
The team is making much more today and none of that is due to the foundation that Paterno laid? Paterno raised more money for PSU than anyone else at the University, before or since, and he cared about the school's academic reputation. Paterno's impact on raising funds for the University through the football program and other non-athletic related fund raisers of the years approaches a number ending with Billion.
James has done a great job post sanctions, but until he can win the big games that matter, he isn't in Paterno's area code. Paterno was known for his team's half time adjustments and his ability to prepare teams for big games given extra time. Do you think a James Franklin coached 1986 team beats Miami in the Fiesta Bowl? At best they keep it close on defensive talent and lose on stupid clock management and play calling, just like we see against OSU and Michigan year after year after year. James has many more opportunities to prove himself and may break through yet, but if you think he is better than JVP, I'll take a hit from the crack pipe you are smoking from.
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