Football VIDEO / NOTES: James Franklin talk Illinois game week
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Franklin very complimentary of Illinois today, saying they're coming 'here confident' and calls QB Luke Altmyer one of the most improved players in the country.
No updates on Cam Wallace + Dominic DeLuca. "We need time to evaluate the injuries and have time to have convesations with these kids and their families."
"I don't think there are too many coaches that love it," Franklin on the new roster limits coming next season.
"It reduces opportunities which you hate to see."
"It reduces opportunities which you hate to see."
Franklin says that the Bowling Green gave people some concern but pointed to how Texas A&M also struggled with Bowling Green. Notes the defense improved this week and its impressive whenever you keep someone to 67 total yards.
"Took significant strides and it's something to build on," and notes that they have to take another step.
"Took significant strides and it's something to build on," and notes that they have to take another step.
I wasn't aware that Deluca was injured. That's a big hit to our already thin LB position.
Franklin is pleased with the steps the wide erceivers have taken. Threw some small shade in saying there hasn't been many articles about those steps compared to last year when they struggled but oveall has vbeen very pleased. Will have to continue to build confidence and production. Thinks they'll be challenged this week by Illinois's secondary.
Tom Allen coached in the box last week first time in 15 years. Thought there were some advantages to it, could be something that changes week to week.
Tom Allen coached in the box last week first time in 15 years. Thought there were some advantages to it, could be something that changes week to week.
we won 30-13 last season. we were up 16-7 at the half. But Altmeyer, their QB, had FOUR interceptions. Plus they had a lost fumble leaving total turnovers at 5! we didn't have any. Allar had a difficult game with only 16 of 33 for 208 yards and a QB rating of 58.5. Beau had a productive day running with 47 yards on 9 carries.
I don't think we can count on five turnovers this year.
- Franklin was very complimentary of TaMere Robinson and likes how he's played early this season. Called DaKaari Nelson a pleasant surprise and also said that Anthony Speca and Tyler Elsdon did nice things this past weekend.
- Wants to continue to get Clifford and Fleming more invovlved. Liked how many guys were invovled in the passing attack this past week.
- Wants to continue to get Clifford and Fleming more invovlved. Liked how many guys were invovled in the passing attack this past week.
Sorry had to write up the decommitment piece... James basically finised off by saying that Elliot Washington has been playing really well and earend the opoprtunity to start and see the field more. Feels like they have a lot of depth at corner and could help the depth at the nickle/LION spot.
Everything James Franklin said during his Monday press conference
Everything that Penn State head coach James Franklin said on Monday ahaead of Illinois.
At that game. Drew’s first road game, if I recall.
Our offense has taken a step forward. The Defense a half a step back, imo.
I’m surprised by the spread, but still expect a win by 2 scores as long as we control the line of scrimmage.
Luke Reynolds is a beast!
And also said that the media is wasting a question asking about injuries on Mondays, and would be better served asking later in the week (Wed post practice scrum...) after injuries are evaluated and discussed with the players and their families..... which should be known after years of getting the same answer........
The compliment of Nelson seems to imply that he could fill in for DeLuka if DeLuka misses time with whatever injury he sustained vs Kent St.
