James Franklin finished 6-6 in his first season as Penn State's head football coach. How have past Penn State head coaches fared in their first seasons?
Here, we present to you "The 2014 Season in 50 Photos," a compilation of images taken by the Onward State staff that encapsulate the season.
Penn State football needs to take a page out of the basketball team's book. That's a sentence you don't hear often, if at all, but with Pat Chamber's squad hitting seven wins -- one more than football had all season -- by early December, perhaps it isn't such a crazy idea for James Franklin to start emulating his colleague. But where to start? Well, how about throwback jerseys?
The accolades continue to roll in for certain Penn State football players, and this time, it’s the young guns that get the recognition.
Fans have become accustomed to seeing Nyeem Wartman make plays all over the field play in and play out on Saturdays. Wartman plays with such tenacity and aggressiveness, perfectly resembling the mold of a traditional linebacker. In only two seasons of action, Wartman has made his presence felt, thanks to his tireless work ethic and relentless motor. Let’s take a closer look at the player who could very well be the next great Penn State linebacker.
We're here to quell your fears and pour an ice cold bucket of water on the fiery anger and worry that you feel about Penn State football. This season wasn't the disaster that it seemed to be.