The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

James Franklin on the Perception of Penn State & a crazy NFL Draft Night | Big Noon Conversations

Jul 22, 2024

Penn State Head Coach James Franklin and Joel Klatt discuss the impact of a 4-team Playoff on program perception and new OC Andy Kotelnicki. They express optimism for the 12-team format and share a story about the NFL Draft night. They also talk about potential December Playoff games at Beaver Stadium.

28:26

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James Franklin

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Coach Franklin discusses the impact of exclusive 4-team Playoff on perception of his program.

Introduction of new OC Andy Kotelnicki brings dynamic offensive strategies to Penn State.

Deep dives

Excitement for Coaching at Penn State

Coach James Franklin discusses the honor and fulfillment of coaching at Penn State, a place with rich history and personal significance due to his upbringing near Philadelphia. Despite initial hesitations about leaving Vanderbilt, the impactful success at Vandy led him to a realization that Penn State offered a platform for greater achievements, especially in the broader landscape of college football.

Intro

2min

Reflections on Coaching Transition and Recruiting at Penn State

2min

Discussion on Hiring a New Offensive Coordinator

2min

Discussion on Quarterback Warm-Up, Hiring a Defensive Coordinator, and Anecdote on Recruiting Process

4min

The Evolving Landscape of College Football: Recruiting, Draft Night, and Future Changes

18min

FOX Sports’ lead college football analyst Joel Klatt sits down with Penn State Head Coach James Franklin to discuss the Nittany Lions’ program entering the 2024 season. Coach Franklin breaks down the changes on the coaching staff including what new OC Andy Kotelnicki will bring to the offense. Klatt and Coach discuss the impact of having an exclusive 4-team Playoff over the last 10 years and how it has affected the perception of both Franklin and his program. They also share optimism towards the new 12-team format and consider what a potential Playoff game in December at Beaver Stadium would look like. Coach Franklin tells his 2024 NFL Draft night story where he raced across the state of Maryland to try to be with two of his players before they heard their names called in the First Round.

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The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast

James Franklin on the Perception of Penn State & a crazy NFL Draft Night | Big Noon Conversations

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Excitement for Coaching at Penn State

New Coaching Staff and Strategic Hires

Implications of Playoff Expansion and Division Realignment

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts