Football James Franklin - Ohio Week Press Conference
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Franklin starts his press conference by noting Penn State won the drive start battle and sack battle among others but did not win explosive plays.
Also threw some shade at the Big Ten for Joey Porter Jr not winning any Big Ten honors this week but winning national honors.
Also threw some shade at the Big Ten for Joey Porter Jr not winning any Big Ten honors this week but winning national honors.
Notes that they must improve on hanging onto the ball on both sides - which he believes would have changed the game quite a bit.
Franklin noted offensive standouts for a Ohio; QB Kurtis Rourke, RB Sieh Bangura, and WR James Bostick. We discussed them all at length in our preview post today.
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On playoff expansion:
Believes it will help solve some issues but notes that it will create some questions regarding the length of the season
Overall, believes it was needed but notes more doesn’t always means better. College football must “find its sweet spot”.
Believes it will help solve some issues but notes that it will create some questions regarding the length of the season
Overall, believes it was needed but notes more doesn’t always means better. College football must “find its sweet spot”.
Penn State traveled Theo Johnson because they were hopeful he was going to be able to play on Thursday but was not cleared.
“I think Pat has come in and has worked really with these groups outside the athletic department.” - Franklin on NIL
“We’ve had discussions about that, we want to make sure we have depth throughout our entire program….”
“In theory, I think what we’re tried to do is hopefully play in a way that allows guys to get on the field but it doesn’t always play that out. But to be strategic to put our players in position to gain valuable in game experience”
- Franklin answering about getting younger guys (I.e Allar) snaps in competitive game situations.
“In theory, I think what we’re tried to do is hopefully play in a way that allows guys to get on the field but it doesn’t always play that out. But to be strategic to put our players in position to gain valuable in game experience”
- Franklin answering about getting younger guys (I.e Allar) snaps in competitive game situations.
Franklin graded Penn State’s secondary out to 14 pass breakups. Six of those of course came from Joey Porter Jr. Once again emphasizes getting interceptions when the opportunity presents itself.
On the linebackers
- Carter was expected to play a decent amount if he was able to perform. Franklin wants to get him a ton of reps on special teams and defense this week. Also would like to get Dom DeLuca more snaps
- Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King will continue to rotate.
- Sutherland will mostly rotate in and out depending if the Nittany Lions run nickel.
- Playing Jamari Buddin as much as they did was not part of the plan but it played out as it did.
- Carter was expected to play a decent amount if he was able to perform. Franklin wants to get him a ton of reps on special teams and defense this week. Also would like to get Dom DeLuca more snaps
- Tyler Elsdon and Kobe King will continue to rotate.
- Sutherland will mostly rotate in and out depending if the Nittany Lions run nickel.
- Playing Jamari Buddin as much as they did was not part of the plan but it played out as it did.
Omari Evans isn’t a rotational guy right now but was a “tap” guy for Mitchell Tinsley. Has shown flashes but needs to learn fast without the ball.
Franklin was pleased with the defense overall it sounds, some missed assignments that need to be cleaned up. Notes you often see the biggest jump from week one to week two.
One of Franklin’s favorite plays was Amin Vanover chasing down a defender 20 yards down the field, making a potential touchdown saving tackle.
No decision has been made regarding whose Penn State’s backup quarterback. Nittany Lions haven’t really practiced yet since the game. Went through film corrections and such the last few days.
Franklin was pleased with how the freshmen played. “Good first step, we need to take the next step this weekend.”
