When James Franklin was the head coach of Penn State football, he had his players “set the standard.”

On the first day of classes each semester, student-athletes would post on social media that they were early to class and sitting front row.

Franklin has since taken the tradition to Virginia Tech, and fans have taken to X to take jabs at him with fake posts.

So, we decided to compile the best posts since the trend took over.

Fortnite Runs

A little Xbox during class never hurt anybody.

First day of class 15 minutes early @coachjfranklin @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/56ZZQJfx6X

— Issac Dulgarians burner (@IssacDulgarian) January 23, 2026

Sleeping In

Everyone needs some sleep. This guy had some more business to take care of, as well.

Second week of class, slept in, having the beer shits. Set the bar high early@coachjfranklin @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/9EH7pT9i1z

— Curtis Lewis III (@curtislewisIII) January 22, 2026

Snow Day

No classes! You know what that means: Whatever’s happening here, I guess.

Happy snow day. Front row, 10 minutes early @coachjfranklin #LANK #vtbeev pic.twitter.com/nGRl2iD2nj

— Dequavis “Primetime” Moran (@DequavisMoran) January 25, 2026

Day Six

It’s the second week of classes at that point. Doomscrolling is the only answer.

Sixth day of class. Back row, ready to scroll. Fuck you @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/ZKYtMO2lGy

— John “Teenus” Remington (@zynaftersex) January 21, 2026

Thursday

This dude didn’t get to class until Thursday, then made a little oopsie in front of a packed house. It happens.

Day 1 of class cuz i skipped everything else this week ain’t no way im pullin up to art 100 on Mondays fuk dat. Just came in late and ripped ass loud, girl next 2 me covered her mouth and move 2 rows up @coachjfranklin @HokiesFB #LetsGoHokies pic.twitter.com/hLF11qDU7J

— Luis Santos ® (@LuisSantos023) January 23, 2026

KenPom

Studying Kayden Mingo’s advanced offensive metrics. I like it. I like it a lot.

5th day of class. Back of the room. Ready to look at some advanced analytics @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/y6AiZXmoov

— Rusty Shackleford (@russhack42069) January 22, 2026

Breakfast

Business decision.

45 minutes late to class, not going anymore. Hungover and drinking my breakfast instead. @coachjfranklin @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/crQdstzfOD

— BIGGREENGOONER (@biggreengooner) January 21, 2026

In The Ocean

Got straight to the point.

Not even near class fuck you @coachjfranklin pic.twitter.com/YWtkKF7koO

— Rich Rod Enthusiast (@RREnthusast) January 23, 2026