James Franklin has to be held back when Fan Criticizes him Regarding Game Deciding 4th and 5 Call

[Franisdaman]

This game was just like the Iowa/Wisconsin game. The winner would be the clear front runner to win the B1G East.

Franklin used THREE TIMEOUTS (he called 2, Urban Meyer called 1) with 1:22 left in the game to come up with a play on 4th and 5, trailing by just one point to #4 Ohio State at home.

What did he do? He took the ball out of Senior QB Trace McSorley's hands.

He had McSorley hand the ball off on a draw play, where the play got stuffed. The game was then essentially over.


Here is the video of the "classy" head coach being held back:

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

 

[scotthawk1964]

We have our share of armchair OC's. here at Iowa as well

 

[Franisdaman]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

We have our share of armchair OC's. here at Iowa as well

Thing is, the head coach has to ignore them.

 

[anon_ts5cfra6drv7r]

That guy has the douche accent.

 

[Franisdaman]

Social media is destroying Franklin on this crucial play call that essentially decided the B1G East.

Look at where the hand off occurred vs where the yellow 1st down line is.

Also, PSU was just 15 yds from being in game winning FG range.

Imagine if Brian Ferentz had made this call?? Iowa fans would be going crazy, too.


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[Franisdaman]

And here is video of the play call; Herbstreit was very critical as well.

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Thing is, the head coach has to ignore them.

Yeah, nothing good can come from engaging a fan. Like I said, I just can't stand experts in the hindsight. Had that run call worked, Franklin would be a hero. Great call! Totally unexpected! People like to think they're critical of play calls, but in fact, they're usually critical of whether a play works or not. Most fans aren't smart enough to know if a call is "good" or "bad."

 

[ROCKY MOUNTAIN HAWK]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

I’m not. Stupid, stupid call.

 

[citizenHawk]

Obviously saving the playbook for Iowa.

 

[Stormn Norman]

Lol! The Fan didn’t want to go to bed mad at coach & needed to get that off his chest.. sorry coach, people need to sleep.

 

[Stormn Norman]

Didn’t Penn State get stopped on a couple 4th down where they could have kicked field goals as well?? Franklin’s an all or nothing type coach. I would have been more upset about that then a play call at the end..

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

Lol nah Franklin deserves all of it. And it's hilarious that PSU fans, given what happened to their school before, love this guy considering what he did at Vandy.

They'll probably beat us so they can feel better about themselves, but they dont deserve the success they get. It's the unfortunate reality of college football right now.

 

[texhawk88]

Well, it’s safe to say that Franklin doesn’t have the temperament to be a Supreme Court Judge.

 

[Zildjian6868]

This is why I love ferentz. No chance he would ever do this. At most he would start chewing his gum faster. Coaches have to keep there cool, and say what you will about an armchair qb.........if the glove fits.

 

[kcgolfer]

A terrible call. Almost makes our QB sneak look better. NOT.

 

[CJ_Lucky]

Yeah, nothing good can come from engaging a fan. Like I said, I just can't stand experts in the hindsight. Had that run call worked, Franklin would be a hero. Great call! Totally unexpected! People like to think they're critical of play calls, but in fact, they're usually critical of whether a play works or not. Most fans aren't smart enough to know if a call is "good" or "bad."

Still would have been a bad play call even if they made it.

 

[CJ_Lucky]

Down, distance, time of game. U choose to give the ball to a back who’s been stuffed all night one a play w one option that is totally dependent on OSU reacting a certain way.

Why would anyone think keeping the ball in the hands of your playmaker who’s been killing it with arm and feet all night would be a better option? Why would a play with multiple options be better?

Armchairs are really wrong on this. ‍♀️ ‍♂️

 

[Hendy hawk]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

Yep, Coach is hired to coach /call the plays. Fans play may not have worked either but the coach
still has to answer to the AD.It's his call not the fans.

 

[bdg8]

Of all the crap fans say that was borderline respectful

Don't see how that set Franklin off. The fan didn't call him names or reference his family . He said it was a bad play call.

Grow up James

 

[El Simbolo]

Nm

 

[83Hawk]

Imagine if Brian Ferentz had made this call?? Iowa fans would be going crazy, too.

You mean like trying to run wide vs Wisconsin on second and 2 on Iowa’s next to last possession?

 

[Kinnick.At.Night]

Still would have been a bad play call even if they made it.

Of course.

 

[hawkcub]

What you mean Franklin acted like a douche,what a surprise.

What the guy said wasn't even that bad. He said he didn't like the play and he still said he loved him as a coach. Way to be thin-skinned Franklin the douche.

 

[pink shizzle]

I was surprised at how calm and "polite" the fan stated his opinion.

A 4th and 5 draw to the rb. Not a great call.

 

[anon_i8nzeu2gbf0ba]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

I, on the other hand, hate million-dollar coaches who can't take the heat when they are justifiably challenged for moronic play calls. Kick the field goal and win the game!

On the other hand, where was that draw play in Iowa City last year? Run that there and then, and Iowa wins too.

Stupid, stupid, stupid call against OSU.

 

[43DC]

You mean like trying to run wide vs Wisconsin on second and 2 on Iowa’s next to last possession?

Agreed Bad call by BF but not even remotely close to this call. IMO, This is like taking the basketball out of MJ hands with game on the line.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Yeah, nothing good can come from engaging a fan. Like I said, I just can't stand experts in the hindsight. Had that run call worked, Franklin would be a hero. Great call! Totally unexpected! People like to think they're critical of play calls, but in fact, they're usually critical of whether a play works or not. Most fans aren't smart enough to know if a call is "good" or "bad."

I am not a smart football fan and will always defer to coaches. But even I know that was a terrible call. Game on the line. Need five yards and you take the ball out of your playmakers hands and give it to someone that has been contained all game 7 yards behind the los? It was a terrible call and he should be called out for it. Then, he goes after the fan??

 

[bojihawk44]

Kick the field goal and win the game!

I'll assume you didn't see Pinegar kick earlier in the game.

 

[luvmyhawks]

Yep, Coach is hired to coach /call the plays. Fans play may not have worked either but the coach
still has to answer to the AD.It's his call not the fans.

You are kidding right?

 

[hawkeyekid]

Man, so many things from that video.

1. Why engage with the fan?
2. His engagement wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
3. I hate fans like that. Who sticks around after the game like that to yell stuff at a coach? Seems like a guy who would probably kiss Franklin or McSorley if he had the chance.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

Was the fan wrong?

 

[MadDogC]

Teams still run Draw Plays in the day and age of RPO’s?!?? Thought that was extinct.

 

[hawkisak]

It feels to me that PSU fan and Franklin are a perfect marriage. Franklin's volatile nature will at some point be his demise. I think he will ultimately end up in the NFL, however, his rah rah style will not necessarily play well there.

 

[Irvin 88]

------Imagine if Brian Ferentz had made this call

We have 2/3 of the season left

 

[soybean]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

Arm chair QB's are what makes the game so interesting.

 

[H4wkfan4life]

I'm with Franklin. I hate armchair QBs. Unfortunately, there are millions of them.

boo hoo
those millions are the reason he gets paid millions.
he needs to quit being a baby and deal with!

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

1. A head coach should never react to a fan in that manner.

2. Most fans are idiots.

3. Occasionally fans are right. As far as that play is concerned, I think someone outsmarted himself. After multiple timeouts that's the play you go with? I understand if it's 3rd and 5 and trying to catch Ohio State off guard when you have 4th Down in your pocket. But to call that play on 4th Down and take the football out of the hands of your biggest play maker is beyond mind boggling.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

boo hoo
those millions are the reason he gets paid millions.
he needs to quit being a baby and deal with!

In the words of JoePa, his response should have been to the fan, "I can't be bothered by this. I have a team to coach."

 

[MitchL]

Hate to admit this, but I am glad tOSU won. Two douche coaches, but Franklin is the bigger one.