So what is realistic? With our status and the expectation of the Big Ten/SEC getting 6-9 playoff spots a year we should expect to be in the playoff most years and competitive in those games.
Some--who wants Golden or Schiano?
Correct--and if they don't make it they'll have a new coach because that's the goal
Actually, recruiting wise, and with what he inherited, he has consistently punched above his weight. Depth has been his biggest issue, which makes sense, considering he had to rebuild the program.
Yes, every team you mentioned had better facilities than PSU, other than Cincy. What league was Cincy in? How did Cincy do in their playoff game? They scored 6 points. Some folks here have no clue just how far behind we were. They see the Beav and think that's what brings in recruits. Between OB and Franklin, we have rebuilt everything. Gee, I wonder why. We still have 6'6 DE's sleeping in beds designed for folks who are 6'2" at best.
You do realize, every year, 2 of those teams are tOSU and Michigan. Almost every year, they had better players and far more depth. 3 of those years, Michigan was cheating.
Ok? I was simply trying to provide the stats that were asked for in the OP (which didn't ask for a comparison with other coaches), I wasn't making a comment one way or the other. For me I think we should stick with JF for now but if he's not able to get a playoff win within the next year or 2 we should start looking around unless we're happy with the plateau we're currently stuck on.
That is precisely what happened. They had used that play earlier to success. Blown block, and that was it. However, blaming a game on one play is rather silly.
But that's the goal--you keep making changes until to reach those expectations.
You would be correct regarding Clemson, as they are 64%, and we are 61%.
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That's not remotely true, not how it works. Furthermore, Pennsylvania legislature put Penn State years behind other states. Additionally, no top schools are still dealing with a schism amongst fans and donors Penn State is. No matter how much you want to pretend this is a black and white situation, it isn't. Not remotely close.
That's exactly how it works. It's his job to make those donors change their mind. That's all part of the HC's job in 2024 even if you don't like it.
This is hilariously, not remotely true. Penn State has been in National Championship conversions many times under Franklin, including this year. We were 2 decades behind other top programs in facilities. This may be one of the most ignorant and nonfactual posts I've ever read on here.
Says who? You? You want a coach to come in and fix the largest scandal in NCAA history? Based on what? He's the football coach. Lmao. Some of you are so ignorant or disingenuous, it's ridiculous. The entire university was literally trying to downplay football when he came in, including, the idiot President. Get real.
I can tell you personally, you have zero clue what Franklin went through on the recruiting trail. Parents, literally, wouldn't entertain him many times. Parents refused to allow their kids to come to Penn State. Just because he was hired, does not make him God. How many coaches did it take Texas, hell, Texas A&M to try and get relevant? They had zero hurdles, and millions upon millions more money than Penn State. Some here are absolutely clueless regarding the mountain Franklin had to climb here.
It's the Fanbase who gives NIL money. If fans don't give the money in comparison to those top schools, then we shouldn't be in the conversation.
Weak sauce. Do you have any idea how wealthy TCU is? They recruit in Texas. Washington was in the PAC12. How'd they do against Penn State? Do you realize, the median income for TCU students is 80k over Penn State? They are an incredibly wealthy university, with massive donors. Their university is absolutely beautiful, as are their facilities. We are not. Washington has fine facilities, and more wealthy donors than Penn State. The Gates alone donated 272 million dollars to the U of W. Their student median income is 172k over Penn State's We are a blue collar program compared to their money.
Get over the scandal it's long gone and can't continue to be used as an excuse
Again, stop talking about the past. We're dealing with today. He got us here--now he has to build on that or he won't be here.
False, it's the coach's responsibility to ensure that money with donors. 100% on him and every coach.
Let's assume that's true. Isn't it the coach's responsibility to make sure the players know their assignments?
Dude, don't give directions to how or what folks speak about. History matters, particularly in this case. Franklin was behind the 8 ball for years. If folks had a damn clue, they'd simply enjoy the success we've had considering what the problem, to no fault of their own went through. You act as though everything just becomes peachy. This isn't rebuilding a company you buy that is struggling. You, as head coach at Penn State, are not the CEO of the university. You actually work for them.
Out of those rivals you mention, Oregon has never won a national championship and it's been 33 years since Washington won one. Not counting Michigan's blatant cheating last year it would have been 27 years for them. Even USC cheated to get their most recent championships 20 years ago with one of them being stripped. It's been 30 years since our 1994 team, one of the best in college football history, went undefeated and got screwed out of a championship. In other words, we're not that different than those other teams you mention besides OSU.
No it isn't, and it never has been at any university. You're out of your realm and have zero clue how this program works, nor do you know the parameters the program works under. Next, you'll tell the board, Franklin was responsible for the horrific law the Pennsylvania legislature passed regarding NIL. Meanwhile, dozens of schools had free reign on NIL. But hey, it's all on Franklin. Lmao.
You're the one dictating things here so I'll play along with your nonsense
