Any time a key player isn't at practice it's concerning but it could be countless things unrelated to football
True--could be an academic class-related thing or a family thing though Franklin's non-answer answer does create more speculation than "he's taking care of a few non-football things." -- if that was actually the case.
"not at this stage" or "not at this time" = fluid situation and could be bad or could be fine but with Franklin, who knows
WTH does that mean? Someone on the inside needs to post on this because I absolutely detest the childish way Franklin handles this
To people that are not rational.... I am sure it is a matter of great concern.
"Bumps and bruises"? Is this D1 elite football or Juniata College? Bumps and bruises don't usually sideline a player for a game.
If this is the case that should be shared and Franklin is creating unnecessary drama. He has to do better...again if this is the case.
I don’t know what coaches you listen to but the most play it close to the chest. Does it really matter if he was getting extra treatment or taking a test or was sick. Nothing is going to change.
Has a low grade injury that should be rested. Common sense approach
Why keep it "close to the chest"?
I listen to Rhule, Bielema and Day periodically. I enjoy listening to other B1G coaches for insight, knowledge, etc. JF is in a world of his own with his zero info brick wall of injury updates.
Not at this stage is such a JF gray answer. That is different than 'no.'Let me specifically highlight this portion...
What may have sounded like a non-update, actually may have been good news for the Nittany Lions. When asked specifically by a reporter if "is there anything going on there that may impact his availability," Franklin replied "No, Not at this stage. When asked if there's anything else he could add about Singleton, Franklin answered with a simple "no".
While on the surface, a "not at this stage," answer may be concerning for the Nittany Lions, the context of being asked if there was anything going on that could impact his availability, the "not at this stage," answer becomes potentially more of a relieving answer for Penn State fans.
What is the latest on Nick Singleton following Wednesday practice absence?
What James Franklin had to say about Nick Singleton's absence from practice.pennstate.rivals.com
Unfortunately many folks are hyper-reactive. Their default setting is “ OH MY GOD” to perceived anomalies. — He played well, and late into the last game without apparent injury. He could have sustained something, but if so, it’s likely minor/short term. —Also could be school related, medical ( or other) appointment, personal issue, etc. —If there is an injury, it’s highly likely that it’s short term, and can give RB number 3 a great opportunity for playing time against a low level ( this year) BIG 10 opponent . — So many possibilities here, and given the backstory/recent history, most of them are minor or completely benign . —JMO
Stop being so rational. This board is not for that kind of behavior. Scream 😩 😱 😩 😱
Both sides of this argument seem pretty silly to me.
That has nothing to do with giving updates, even if it is generic, to the media. The majority of coaches give some kind of info beyond the 'you are wasting a question' BS that JF does.
Seems to me, the only people that really have a reason to know whether a player is hurt and may not play are those who are betting on the game. What difference does it make in the end? The game is still going to be played and they have other players to take the place of the "injured" player. Almost seems like some people are just looking for more excuses to not like Franklin.
Then he tied her up “and then”He turned on the buzz saw”and then”???ah ah And then along comes JonesSlow walking Jones Slow talkin Jones along came long sl in lanky Jones.Jones will get to the bottom of this
Let me specifically highlight this portion...
What may have sounded like a non-update, actually may have been good news for the Nittany Lions. When asked specifically by a reporter if "is there anything going on there that may impact his availability," Franklin replied "No, Not at this stage. When asked if there's anything else he could add about Singleton, Franklin answered with a simple "no".
While on the surface, a "not at this stage," answer may be concerning for the Nittany Lions, the context of being asked if there was anything going on that could impact his availability, the "not at this stage," answer becomes potentially more of a relieving answer for Penn State fans.
What is the latest on Nick Singleton following Wednesday practice absence?
What James Franklin had to say about Nick Singleton's absence from practice.
LOL...you must not know any attorneys.
Or like the old ESPN news used to say when reporting that a player was "day to day", they say "aren't we all day to day?"
