Neshaminy High School graduate and former Langhorne resident James Franklin has been named head coach of the famed Penn State football program.
Franklin, 41, was offered the high profile coaching job late this week after days of speculation.
Advertisements
The 41-year-old was described as a “football nut” by his former Neshaminy coach, Philly.com said.
Media reports indicated that there has been a mixed reaction in State College to the choice.
Previous to joining Penn State, Franklin was the head coach at Vanderbilt since 2011. He joins the Penn State program after former head coach Bill O’Brien left to take the Houston Texans coach job.
Advertisements
ESPN says Franklin has become on of the “hottest coaching names” in recent weeks.
Comcast Sports Net detailed Franklin’s coaching career:
He worked as a coach for Kutztown University, East Stroudsburg, James Madison, Washington State, Idaho State, Kansas State, the University of Maryland and the Green Bay Packers. Before taking the head coaching job at Vanderbilt, Franklin was the offensive coordinator for Maryland.
