Let’s start with some disclaimers:
- James Franklin is a good-to-great head coach, who was perfect for Penn State when he was hired, and whose recruiting has gotten Penn State to where it is now
- Trace McSorley will go down as one of the best quarterbacks in Penn State history, and is a player who has single-handedly willed the Lions to several key wins the last few years
- Juwan Johnson and Brandon Polk are good receivers, and have been a part of an incredibly productive offense the last three years
- Koa Farmer stuck around at Penn State when sanctions were at their worst, rather than head someplace warmer or closer to home, and has been critical in several games the last couple seasons
- I will always be grateful for all of these men for their efforts and dedication to Penn State
Okay, now that we have those out of the way, let’s get down to it: James Franklin is loyal to a fault.