you may be confusing cause and effect, but by all means carry on
FC/OT: Franklin tells USA Today PSU’s NIL budget in 2024-25 was $7mm. PSU says close to $14mm.
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I totally agree; both the coach and a lot of the players checked out after losing the Oregon game, which was a disgrace because that loss didn't have to define the season. Thankfully, a true Penn Stater did a great job in recovering some pride after he took over.
I don't compare the Iowa loss to the UCLA and Northwestern losses for many reasons, but that was another loss against a program that probably spends much less than PSU.If Penn State was better-NIL.‘ed last season, why were they such an embarrassing SH|T. SHOW.
malignedaligned.
Bingo! Who recruited and developed those players? Despite not having anywhere near top 10 NIL money? In fact PSU stood at #8 in number of roster spots in the NFL last fall.
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Individual achievement (reaching the nfl) along with 5 top 10 finishes.
But We Deserve Better! Imagine what "Excellence at the highest level" is going to feel like.
Easy explanation. After being cash starved for so long, everyone skipped practice to go shopping.If Penn State was better-NIL.malignedaligned.
Judging by the fan reaction at Beaver....the "loyal" fanbase checked out first.
If the "true" Penn Stater did such a great job.....why isn't HE the head coach?
We're undefeated so farI’ve never experienced excellence before. Can’t wait!
If you have accepted that PSU isn't going to compete with the top programs in NIL and are satisfied that PSU is spending more than 90% of other programs.....then the results of the last decade should be satisfactory. The disconnect IMO, is with the entitled and delusional fans who think PSU is a top 5 program. When the past 300 games indicated PSU is more accurately a 10-15 program. Franklin's record over almost 150 games here is actually slightly better than the 150 games before his arrival.
But no matter, we have entered the Pat Kraft era of "excellence at the highest level."
Pat Kraft hasn't either.I’ve never experienced excellence before. Can’t wait!
That's why he hugs Cale alot? naaa that can't be it, because he used to hug JamesThis should help us all move on from Franklin:
"You go through that deal, and you're thinking, I don't want to let them off the hook financially," Franklin said. "That's something you're struggling with. But it wasn't about me penalizing Penn State. At that point, it was about what do I need to do for my family and for myself to be happy and move on?"
"You go through that deal, and you're thinking, I don't want to let them off the hook financially," Franklin said. "That's something you're struggling with. But it wasn't about me penalizing Penn State. At that point, it was about what do I need to do for my family and for myself to be happy and move on?"
The "Pennsylvania boy with the Penn State heart."
We upgraded by getting Campbell and VT upgraded by getting Franklin. It worked out for everyone.
Therein lies the rub. When NIL numbers are cited accuracy and consistency are usually absent.
Does Franklin's number include Allar's deal with Stellantis? Does Franklin even know the value of that deal?
Not a chance, have you met some of our fans? They don't move on from anything
Not me personally. All Penn State fans. You wouldn’t understand, but I think almost all Penn State fans would.
Are you sure? Sounds like maybe CJF checked out after Kraft didn't want to renegotiate his contract.
Has he asked VT for a new contract yet?
We upgraded by getting Campbell- remains to be seen
VT upgraded by getting Franklin- yep
Most coaches would’ve been an upgrade from Brent Pry, so that’s not saying a lot.
What is it about Franklin that you so like?
I think I know but I want you to disclose it.
They've gotten over Jay......Not a chance, have you met some of our fans? They don't move on from anything
I'm trying to get into the club. Pretty exclusive. I started in 1966, still have high hopes to be a "loyal" fan.
I'm working on the hate Franklin, hate Jay and the chapter on I love Joe but.......
But We Are!
The Kraft/Franklin dynamic didn't start and end with that. It goes back to a fundamental disagreement over the timing and scope of the stadium renovation. Kraft promised Franklin that extra cash would be available for the signing of top recruits prior to the new 7/1 NIL regulations. When other groups started to question the scope of the renovation, Kraft asked Franklin to meet with people and support the project....which he did.
However, when the time came to sign the premier players prior to 7/1, Kraft's pockets were empty. This was the end of the alliance. CJF was upset and Kraft countered by accusing of spending the money on his roster poorly.
Franklin never asked for a raise personally. He has an agent.
The part that I'm speculating on somewhat is this: I believe that things got so bad that President Benapudi attempted to mediate, She rightfully concluded that the relationship was irreparably damaged. She could have attempted to appease Franklin by approving his agent's request. She chose not to and supported Kraft. So yes, a great deal happened behind the scenes and Franklin knew he would not be back at PSU regardless of the results of the season. Now I get that asking for a raise is a horrible thing to do and no coach anywhere has gotten an extension. Franklin was the 15th highest paid coach at best at that point.
Blasphemy! Campbell does everything better......it says so from all the "real" PSU fans right here.
What is it about him you don't like? I've had my suspicions about many for some time.What is it about Franklin that you so like?
I think I know but I want you to disclose it.
and I would never reveal it here.
41.5 million over 5 years and 9 million from PSU. I think that's 10 million per. He got his raise. He's getting more than Campbell annually. HAHA....
8 year 70.5 million fully guaranteed.What is Campbell’s buyout? How many more years?
It appears that there will never be any posts concerning contract here for at least that long. Smooth sailing on the good ship S.S. Kraft/Campbell.
Imagine if Franklin would have done for PSU what we have?
8 year 70.5 million fully guaranteed.
It appears that there will never be any posts concerning contract here for at least that long. Smooth sailing on the good ship S.S. Kraft/Campbell.
Eight more years!
I'm sad. With Franklin gone and excellence at the highest level achieved, the BWICAC will be forced to disband. No loses, no coaching mistakes, this place will be a ghost town.
My lord you're ridiculousI'm sad. With Franklin gone and excellence at the highest level achieved, the BWICAC will be forced to disband. No loses, no coaching mistakes, this place will be a ghost town.
Franklin was a good to great coach that couldn't win big games and reached his ceiling here. Last year, Penn State went all in and he flopped. He knew he was gone and was probably ready to leave. Best of luck to him at VA Tech. Easier path in a weaker conference.
Campbell could exceed what Franklin did, reach the same levels or fail miserably. He'll be bashed every time he loses a game like most coaches but change was needed. Hopefully it works....it not, they'll find someone else.