James Franklin
Go all-access with James Franklin & Penn State
Go all-access with James Franklin & Penn State
We've heard new Penn State football coach James Franklin address the media several times. The former Vanderbilt coach gets it and understands how to make an impression. But, what has had to say to his inherited players, and how have they received it? We now know the answer to those questions, thanks to the team's […]
10 Big Ten stories to read this Friday
10 Big Ten stories to read this Friday
The Ohio State tailspin continues, as the loss at Minnesota last night makes it three in a row for the Buckeyes. Weren?t they just ranked, like, No. 3 in the nation the other day? No one denies that this Ohio State team plays good defense. But the offense is struggling. More shooters are needed, among […]
Big Ten letters: Your questions, Tom's answers
Big Ten letters: Your questions, Tom's answers
Time for me to reach into my mail bag that runs deep with a thicket of letters from you, passionate BTN.com readers. Thanks for your thoughts! Lots to get to, with many questions about football, even though we are neck-deep in hoops season. Given the lack of respect nationally for what Iowa has done thus […]
Video: Watch our hockey interview with James Franklin
Video: Watch our hockey interview with James Franklin
One of these days, new Penn State football coach James Franklin will get to relax and catch up on some sleep. Not yet, though, as Franklin has engagement after engagement on campus and plenty of people to meet. On Monday night, the former Vanderbilt coach took in the hockey game vs. No. 1 Minnesota. Franklin […]
Video: Our top moments from Franklin presser
Video: Our top moments from Franklin presser
New Penn State head football coach James Franklin made quite the impression at his introductory press conference Saturday afternoon. The former Vanderbilt coach didn't hide his personality, one bit, showing passion, humor and commitment throughout the hour-long presser. Watch our favorite moments from Franklin's first media session as Penn State's coach in this post. [ […]
Past, present Penn State players react to Franklin hiring
Past, present Penn State players react to Franklin hiring
After a nine day coaching search, James Franklin was officially introduced as the head football coach at Penn State today. Franklin, who coached at Vanderbilt from 2011-2013, was introduced to the public in a news conference Saturday afternoon at Beaver Stadium. With any coaching change comes plenty of reaction from both current and former players, […]
