Franklin's Penn State Regret: Hiring Knowles

James Franklin, Virginia Techs head coach, reflects on his Penn State regrets, particularly hiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. Knowles, despite his national championship pedigree, struggled at Penn State, leading to a dismal defense. Franklin admits to prioritizing resumes over fit, causing disruption and player struggles. Now at Virginia Tech, Franklin is focusing on hires that align with his system, learning from Penn States lessons. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c3d7105175aa4f9