James Franklin had an extremely odd interaction with a reporter. Franklin apparently wasn't happy with the brief "hey coach" and wanted more meaningless small talk to waste everybody's time.

Posted on September 17, 2026 at 01:16:50 PM by Daytripper

Extremely weird and goofy behavior. It's fine now, it won't be after a few 8-4 seasons.

https://www.crossingbroad.com/news/penn-state/james-franklin-being-weird-in-blacksburg/

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James Franklin had an extremely odd interaction with a reporter. Franklin apparently wasn't happy with the brief "hey coach" and wanted more meaningless small talk to waste everybody's time. - By Daytripper September 17, 2026 at 01:16:50 PM
- He can be a strange one.* - By jjwalker September 17, 2026 at 01:33:10 PM
- Such asshole behavior. Can you imagine actually treating someone like that in any normal situation?* - By doctor_klopek September 17, 2026 at 01:31:41 PM

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