James Franklin delivered the best strike Yankee Stadium has seen since Sam Ficken's walkoff in December.
Instead of sticking to his normal duties on the football field, Coach Franklin popped by Professor James Tierney's Economy 104 class yesterday morning to talk to students about Leadership.
The junior linebacker -- who has played running back, safety, and even fielded kicks during his time in Happy Valley -- earned himself an athletic scholarship from the coaching staff yesterday, meaning he'll be continuing his education on the university's dollar.
Penn State football has always been recognized for continuing a tradition of excellence on the gridiron, while producing quality young men committed to serving a higher cause in participating in something bigger than themselves. Scores of talented players made a name for themselves donning the blue and white, but not every player collegiate stardom transferred to the next level. Take a look at some of the most notable Penn State stars that developed into NFL busts.
Leah Still, media darling and four-year-old daughter of former Penn State All-American defensive tackle Devon Still, was a special guest at Temple University's spring football game Saturday afternoon.
Through the camp, high school teams will get an opportunity to learn from Penn State's esteemed coaching staff and will compete against some of the best high school players in the nation.