Hey It’s Franklin: Players Reactions to Franklin Hire
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
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