James Franklin's regularly-scheduled tweet is not going over well with fans
Things are not going well for James Franklin after Penn State’s stunning upset loss to Illinois.
Over the weekend, Bret Bielema’s Illini squad rolled into Happy Valley and rushed for over 300 yards. It was the work of Chase Brown that led the way as a banged-up Nittany Lion team was unable to pull off the win in overtime.
On Sunday, Franklin put out his traditional tweet to start the week. It’s simple in nature, and the purpose of Franklin’s tweet is to emphasize a focus on the present task at hand.
1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0 #WeAre
— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) October 25, 2021
Unfortunately for Franklin, it is not something fans have taken kindly to this week. Many even let their feelings and frustrations be known on social media.
— Alexander Grant (@alexandergrant0) October 25, 2021
Too many distractions with USC and LSU… should have put those rumors to rest immediately
— Aaron Smith (@AaronD_Smith) October 25, 2021
Terrible loss this week coach, team not prepared. Not 1 play designed for Dotson in 9 OT’s. Coaches need to step up your game
— Tom Dougherty Jr (@TomDoughertyJr) October 25, 2021
You need some big men in the trenches. You can't expect 250 lbs to be able to move those big 325 lbs with the same muscle strength
— I3DS (@I3DSgaming) October 25, 2021
No way LSU goes for Franklin his in game coaching won’t cut it In that league..maybe USC will still be interested but Franklin won’t be able to compete with Oregon in the Pac 12 and he won’t last very long there
— Steven Passaro (@SPassaro88) October 25, 2021
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2
5-2 5-2 5-2
You can try to change the narrative all you want but you can't change facts
You lost to a bad Illini team
Give u a pass on Iowa.
QB goes down and you had an I'll prepared backup , it's on you too.
But Illinois?
Horrible.— Tralfaz OG ✌ (@brinik420) October 25, 2021
How could you not get the ball to #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5, #5
— Smart T. Jones (@exhaustedBS) October 25, 2021
Illinois’s record against Penn State this year?
— InAllKindsOfWeather.com (@AllKindsWeather) October 25, 2021
He copy and pastes this every week just like his play calling
— Kyle Pannebaker (@KylePannebaker) October 25, 2021
We lost to an unranked 2-5 team.
— Kevin Escott (@Cuzinskeeter429) October 25, 2021
Enjoy Los Angeles, coach
— Christopher (@ChAmpsFC_) October 25, 2021
Though fans are disappointed now, Penn State does have a chance to turn things around quickly in Week 9. An upset of Ohio State would do wonders, even if it seems like a massive undertaking at this point.
