ESPN Beau Pribula article

[KingLando]

Beau tells the story of being in the portal and his agent confirms they only had one visit planned. To Va Tech as they assumed that would be all they need then Franklin signed Grunk leaving Beau confused.

Does anyone still truly believe that Franklin cared at all about Beau? Or do we all finally agree he used him?

Every time I link it from my phone it doesn't work but I'll add later today

 

[NittPicker]

Not sure why Beau would have been confused unless James made some sort of promise to him. Hit the portal at your own risk.

 

[Psumatt85]

Not sure why Beau would have been confused unless James made some sort of promise to him. Hit the portal at your own risk.

If that article doesn’t show what’s wrong with minor league football, nothing does

 

[KingLando]

Not sure why Beau would have been confused unless James made some sort of promise to him. Hit the portal at your own risk.

I agree...going to the portal no matter the circumstances is a risk. I think Beau was just one of many guys that though Franklin would always have his back when in reality Franklin only has his own back. Tough lesson for these young guys to learn.

 

[psuro]

Beau tells the story of being in the portal and his agent confirms they only had one visit planned. To Va Tech as they assumed that would be all they need then Franklin signed Grunk leaving Beau confused.

Does anyone still truly believe that Franklin cared at all about Beau? Or do we all finally agree he used him?

Every time I link it from my phone it doesn't work but I'll add later today

 

[94LionsFan]

Beau tells the story of being in the portal and his agent confirms they only had one visit planned. To Va Tech as they assumed that would be all they need then Franklin signed Grunk leaving Beau confused.

Does anyone still truly believe that Franklin cared at all about Beau? Or do we all finally agree he used him?

Every time I link it from my phone it doesn't work but I'll add later today

Here’s the link:
College football's mad two-week scramble to land a transfer portal QB

VT sent a car up to York to get him and bring him down to campus. It sounds like Beau was under the impression the visit was just a formality, but who knows what he was actually told.

You’ve said this before, that Franklin used Beau, and I don’t get it. Don’t all HCs “use”their players?

And why would Beau want to reunite with a guy who used him?

 

[KingLando]

Here’s the link:
College football's mad two-week scramble to land a transfer portal QB

VT sent a car up to York to get him and bring him down to campus. It sounds like Beau was under the impression the visit was just a formality, but who knows what he was actually told.

You’ve said this before, that Franklin used Beau, and I don’t get it. Don’t all HCs “use”their players?

And why would Beau want to reunite with a guy who used him?

Because Beau didn't realize he was being used. He felt James had his best interest at heart when he didn't.

But, to some degree, all coaches do. James took it to another level when Beau left Penn State for the portal IMO which I'm guessing Beau probably finally comprehends. Benefit of hindsight

 

[Nitt1300]

did O'Brien hack Hack's back?

 

[ChiTownLionPSU]

Maybe if Beau commits to VT, Grunk stays at PSU.

But then maybe Rocco doesn't come to PSU.

Looks like everything is working out for everyone with Manske next in line at PSU.

 

[KingLando]

did O'Brien hack Hack's back?

If O'Brien would have left Penn State for another FBS program he would have taken him with him
I'm not criticizing Franklin for leaving--I doubt I've ever criticized a coach for leaving

 

[Nitt1300]

If O'Brien would have left Penn State for another FBS program he would have taken him with him
I'm not criticizing Franklin for leaving--I doubt I've ever criticized a coach for leaving

you don't know that

we do know he didn't draft Hack or pick him up later as a free agent after he was cut

 

[KingLando]

you don't know that

we do know he didn't draft Hack or pick him up later as a free agent after he was cut

I do know that
Why would he be oligated to pick Hack up after he made horrible decisions after being drafted including changing his throwing motion?
You can play all the hypotheticals you want--none of that alters what transpired with Franklin and Beau. He used Beau--it worked for him--didn't work for Beau--that's life

 

[Bvillebaron]

Bingo.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Because Beau didn't realize he was being used. He felt James had his best interest at heart when he didn't.

But, to some degree, all coaches do. James took it to another level when Beau left Penn State for the portal IMO which I'm guessing Beau probably finally comprehends. Benefit of hindsight

How exactly did Franklin take it to the next level when Beau left for the portal? As I recall it, Franklin defended his decision to leave the team without a back up QB during the playoffs saying he “had no choice” which was nonsense since other QBs waited until after their teams were eliminated from the playoffs before transferring. So Franklin is “using” Beau because he also was interested and succeeded in getting Grunkenmeyer to transfer to VaTech? Get real.

 

[Bvillebaron]

I do know that
Why would he be oligated to pick Hack up after he made horrible decisions after being drafted including changing his throwing motion?
You can play all the hypotheticals you want--none of that alters what transpired with Franklin and Beau. He used Beau--it worked for him--didn't work for Beau--that's life

Please tell me how Franklin used Pribula. Pure BS.

 

[NEPA Lion]

In the world of ifs. If Drew goes pro after the 24 season, and Beau is the starting qb in 25
everything changes.
Virginia plays VT Nov. 28, if Beau was slighted he will get his chance to redeem himself.

 

[KingLando]

How exactly did Franklin take it to the next level when Beau left for the portal? As I recall it, Franklin defended his decision to leave the team without a back up QB during the playoffs saying he “had no choice” which was nonsense since other QBs waited until after their teams were eliminated from the playoffs before transferring. So Franklin is “using” Beau because he also was interested and succeeded in getting Grunkenmeyer to transfer to VaTech? Get real.

Right...you explained how Franklin used him with those comments. He wanted Beau to leave to generate change. He wasn't defending Beau...he was plotting

He didn't use Beau at Va Tech at all. Beau was just naive and thought James believed in him. James knew he wasn't good enough to start here.

 

[KingLando]

Please tell me how Franklin used Pribula. Pure BS.

Explain countless times....see above
You're inability to accept that James only cared about changing the portal not Beau and used Beau to get change is as naive as Beau was.

 

[Nitt1300]

I do know that

no, you don't- and insisting that you do doesn't mean jack

 

[psuno1]

Franklin made the right choice, Grunk is better than Beau.

 

[KingLando]

no, you don't- and insisting that you do doesn't mean jack

I do...but again your reaching to a hypothetical as this has nothing to do with Hack or O'Brien

 

[WIP2001]

Explain countless times....see above
You're inability to accept that James only cared about changing the portal not Beau and used Beau to get change is as naive as Beau was.

How exactly did Franklin take it to the next level when Beau left for the portal? As I recall it, Franklin defended his decision to leave the team without a back up QB during the playoffs saying he “had no choice” which was nonsense since other QBs waited until after their teams were eliminated from the playoffs before transferring. So Franklin is “using” Beau because he also was interested and succeeded in getting Grunkenmeyer to transfer to VaTech? Get real.

This. Beau screwed over Franklin and PSU. I’m convinced we would’ve punched our ticket to the finals if he stayed. Absolutely zero reason he needed to miss playoff games to find a new team. Franklin’s a better man than me for even talking to him after that.

 

[KingLando]

This. Beau screwed over Franklin and PSU. I’m convinced we would’ve punched our ticket to the finals if he stayed. Absolutely zero reason he needed to miss playoff games to find a new team. Franklin’s a better man than me for even talking to him after that.

Franklin wanted him to leave when he did. Pretending otherwise is absurd. The timing of Allar's announcement, the false deadline James kept repeating and support of Beau was all with one thing in mind
Well 2...he didn't want Beau to be here in 2025.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Right...you explained how Franklin used him with those comments. He wanted Beau to leave to generate change. He wasn't defending Beau...he was plotting

He didn't use Beau at Va Tech at all. Beau was just naive and thought James believed in him. James knew he wasn't good enough to start here.

Wow are their aliens under your bed too? Ridiculous conspiracy theory run amok.

 

[Bvillebaron]

Franklin wanted him to leave when he did. Pretending otherwise is absurd. The timing of Allar's announcement, the false deadline James kept repeating and support of Beau was all with one thing in mind
Well 2...he didn't want Beau to be here in 2025.

Yeah Franklin wanted Pribula to leave when he did and leave the team without a proven back up QB for the playoffs. You out did yourself with the nonsense this time and that covers a LOT of ground. Ever hear the old saying that when you find yourself stuck in a hole stop digging?

 

[KingLando]

Wow are their aliens under your bed too? Ridiculous conspiracy theory run amok.

No conspiracy...dealing with what actually is

 

[KingLando]

Yeah Franklin wanted Pribula to leave when he did and leave the team without a proven back up QB for the playoffs. You out did yourself with the nonsense this time and that covers a LOT of ground. Ever hear the old saying that when you find yourself stuck in a hole stop digging?

100%...his actions prove that
The only hole anyone has dug is trying to pretend that Franklin didn't know the rules behind the portal