Compiling Best ‘Set The Standard’ Jabs At James Franklin
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
— Issac Dulgarians burner (@IssacDulgarian) January 23, 202615 minutes early
@coachjfranklin @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/56ZZQJfx6X
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
— Curtis Lewis III (@curtislewisIII) January 22, 2026@coachjfranklin @HokiesFB pic.twitter.com/9EH7pT9i1z
Snow Day
No classes! You know what that means: Whatever’s happening here, I guess.
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
— 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
— Luis Santos ® (@LuisSantos023) January 23, 2026. Just came in late and ripped ass loud, girl next 2 me covered her mouth and move 2 rows up
. Just came in late and ripped ass loud, girl next 2 me covered her mouth and move 2 rows up 
KenPom
Studying Kayden Mingo’s advanced offensive metrics. I like it. I like it a lot.
Breakfast
Business decision.
In The Ocean
Got straight to the point.
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