What Penn State's James Franklin said during Week 1 press conference
There are a few matchups in Week 1 of the college football season that are sure to get national attention.
Games like Washington-Auburn and Michigan-Notre Dame are just a couple of them. Penn State opens the 2018 season against Appalachian State, which may not get everybody and their mother watching, but Nittany Lions fans from across the country will have their eyes glued to television sets Saturday afternoon.
Penn State’s Week 1 game is set for a 3:30 p.m. start time at home with the game being televised on BTN. On Tuesday, coach James Franklin spoke at his press conference with the media.
Below are a few of his quotes:
CB Donovan Johnson is now wearing No. 2. Franklin says Penn State is “healthier than they’ve ever been” at this point. pic.twitter.com/92cgbT6YjJ
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 28, 2018
James Franklin gives a s/o to @BruceFeldmanCFB's Freak List.
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 28, 2018
“We love Manny,” Franklin said. The freshman LBs and Ellis Brooks will get a lot of run. pic.twitter.com/l7n9g47AHb
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 28, 2018
Franklin asked about Tommy Stevens: "I try to avoid scheme answers and scheme questions." Stevens is again the lone 'Lion' listed on the depth chart though his availability for Wk 1 is the question.
— Audrey Snyder (@audsnyder4) August 28, 2018
Franklin: "Pat Freiermuth can factor in the tight end conversation. He's young, but he's a big kid already. You're talking about a guy who is 6-5, 258."
— Vincent Lungaro (@VinceLungaro) August 28, 2018
The key to App State's success according to James Franklin? – Speed. "I think it's THE factor." Speed can level the playing field for a team that doesn't have size or strength.
— Thomas Frank J. Carr (@ThomasFrankCarr) August 28, 2018
James Franklin on walk-on kicker Vlad Hilling. pic.twitter.com/BxR01nhOaV
— Black Shoe Diaries (@BSDtweet) August 28, 2018
Penn State coach James Franklin said he has seven 'green-light freshmen' scheduled to play more than the NCAA-allowed 4 games. Named five: LBs Micah Parsons and Jesse Luketa, RB Ricky Slade, TE Pat Freiermuth and kicker Jake Pinegar.
— Mark Wogenrich (@MarkWogenrich) August 28, 2018
James Franklin says starting right tackle (Will Fries or Chasz Wright) will likely be a game day decision. Penn State views both as capable starters and they have experience in that role.
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) August 28, 2018
