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Here’s what James Franklin during his weekly press conferece on Tuesday
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https://twitter.com/OnwardStSports/status/1338902775254687745It was a foregone conclusion a month ago that Penn State’s season was over. Now, the Nittany Lions are playing well, winning games and could be on the verge of a bowl berth.
At 3-5, it has been far from an ideal season for Penn State and head coach James Franklin. A win this past Saturday against Michigan State now gives some momentum to a team has won three straight games.
They host 2-5 Illinois on Saturday during the Big Ten’s Champions Week.
Franklin spoke on Tuesday, touching upon the importance of the game as well as his senior class.
Franklin on Michigan State game: "I thought we played complimentary football — offense, defense, special teams.
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) December 15, 2020
Franklin said it'll be interesting to play Illinois just after head coach Lovie Smith's firing.
"We have to be ready for anything."
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) December 15, 2020
Franklin explained that CJ Thorpe has missed time of late due to a "medical decision."
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) December 15, 2020
Franklin on recruiting: "This is also a place where you have to have a plan to come and see it… Not being able to do all those things…. We've had to be really creative."
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) December 15, 2020
Franklin on recruits playing abbreviated/no senior seasons: "You're gonna have to have multiple models built. That's what we're working on now."
— Onward Sports (@OnwardStSports) December 15, 2020