Now that it’s official that James Franklin is our new head coach, former and current players took to Twitter to welcome him to Happy Valley. Here are some of the highlights from this morning:

Former linebacker LaVar Arrington

Coach @jamesfranklinvu I believe you! thats all I’ve ever wanted, is to believe in the coach.Now lets get to work! WE ARE! PENN STATE! GLUCK

— LaVar Leap Arrington (@LaVarArrington) January 9, 2014

 

Running Back Akeel Lynch

Congratulation to Coach James Franklin! Excited to get started! #WeStillAre

— Akeel J. Lynch (@ALynch_22) January 11, 2014

 

New Coach. New Opportunities. Let’s get it!

— Akeel J. Lynch (@ALynch_22) January 11, 2014

 

Former Cornerback Anthony Smith

It’s official. Congrats Coach James Franklin! Welcome to the family! #WeAre

— Anthony Smith (@_Smith24) January 11, 2014

 

Running Back Bill Belton

Excited about this one, ready to get back with squad

— Bill Belton (@W3BII) January 11, 2014

 

Defensive End Brad Bars

I’ve know Coach Franklin for many years and he’s going to bring the best to Penn State! #winner

— Brad Bars (@StarsBARS_31) January 11, 2014

 

Cornerback Da’Quan Davis

Welcome coach Franklin to the PSU family excited about moving forward, let’s work! #WeAre

— Da’Quan Davis (@__trepound) January 11, 2014

 

Safety Malik Golden

New coach, same grind #WeStillAre

— Malik Golden (@_goldenboy6) January 11, 2014

 

Defensive Tackle Austin Johnson

New year, New coach, but still getting after it no matter what

— Austin Johnson (@AJohn15) January 11, 2014

 

Former Wide Receiver Graham Zug

Congratulations @jamesfranklinvu Looking forward to your years of success. Best of luck.

— Graham Zug (@G_Zug_5) January 11, 2014

 

Tackle Adam Gress

First PSU coach to have 2 first names… So there’s that. Welcome to Penn State @jamesfranklinvu

— Adam Gress (@PennStSasquatch) January 11, 2014

 

Wide Receiver Matt Zanellato

Congrats to Coach Franklin on being named our head coach! Can’t wait to get back to school and get back to work #WeAre

— Matt Zanellato (@mzanellato) January 11, 2014

 

Tight end Adam Breneman

Often overlooked, but a big thanks to Dr. Joyner, President Erickson, and committee for all their hard work during this search. #PSUProud

— Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman81) January 11, 2014

 

Center Wendy Laurent

Welcome aboard Coach Franklin! I’m ready to get back to work #PSUfootball #Grindin

— Wendy Laurent (@WendyLaurent55) January 11, 2014

 

Running back Brian Tomasetti

Can’t wait to get back to the grind with my boys

— Brian Tomasetti (@OFBubbaT21) January 11, 2014

 

Cornerback Devin Pryor

Anxious for the next season with my teammates!

— Devin Pryor #16 (@D_Pryor16) January 11, 2014

 

Guard Miles Dieffenbach

Welcome to the family Coach Franklin!! Excited for the future #weare

— Miles Dieffenbach (@Curiousjorge65) January 11, 2014

 

Quarterback Jack Seymour

Only uphill from here, couldn’t be more happy and excited to have coach Franklin as our new coach #WeAre #PSUfootball

— Jack Seymour (@jseymour12) January 11, 2014