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"Since @tyler_calvaruso just sent me this photo from June 2022 featuring us @BrianDohn247 and James Franklin I'm sharing the link to my Monday story on Penn State's former coach one more time. My fondest memories (this one included) of James Franklin:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979316215425438004) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T22:38Z 21K followers, 4244 engagements


"The mounting Penn State pressure that was on James Franklins shoulders now lands on Pat Kraft. Kraft clearly thinks he can find a better alternative path toward national championships and is making MAJOR financial investments in an attempt to prove that. Only time will tell"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979621767036416483) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T18:53Z 21K followers, 14.8K engagements


"Saban answered some of his own anger in his comments: "Come out being ranked (high) this year an expectation that you created by what you accomplished at Penn State." JF had title expectations called this his best group of staff/players. Team was a disaster after Oregon loss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979589004707442959) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T16:42Z 21K followers, 9501 engagements


"Which recruits are heading to Beaver Stadium today for a closer look at Penn State As always @tyler_calvaruso has you covered on those details 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977019259101569214) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-11T14:31Z 21K followers, 1882 engagements


"James Franklin: "I take full responsibility for all of it. I hired all the staff I recruited all the players. I believe in all of them. But we're not getting it done right now.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977150802642059483) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-11T23:14Z 21K followers, 44.1K engagements


"Potential Penn State replacements for James Franklin include head coaches from the Big Ten SEC Big XX and ACC some with history in Happy Valley and impressive young coordinators in college and the NFL. @Lions247's Coaching Search Hot Board XXX 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977489291417981058) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-12T21:39Z 21K followers, 19.4K engagements


"Penn State interim coach Terry Smith says James Franklin "took us out of a dark era and got us to be a relevant program again. We don't take that for granted." He was "shocked" to learn of Franklin's firing. Smith says they spoke last night: "It was a heartfelt conversation.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977774295997980896) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-13T16:31Z 21K followers, 14.4K engagements


"In many ways my lifetime is split into two eras one before Olive and everything since. Much to cherish from before but the level of daily fulfillment as her father is unmatched. Happy birthday to our kind smart and funny 4-year-old forever our "baby". Time flies"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978205718500040958) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-14T21:06Z 21K followers, 10.5K engagements


"Few people on the planet have greater insight on Penn State QBs Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkemeyer than @BradMaendler. Before Grunkemeyer makes his first start in place of an injured Allar @Lions247 has intel from their shared personal position trainer. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978531542310723919) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-15T18:40Z 21K followers, 11.8K engagements


"Penn State interim coach Terry Smith after Wednesday practice: Ive got to get these guys emotionally ready to play a football game. Each day is getting better. Sunday was really traumatizing to them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978588295333363973) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-15T22:26Z 21K followers, 22.1K engagements


"Asked Penn State interim coach Terry Smith about captain Nick Dawkins commentary on guilt regarding Franklin firing We all failed Coach Franklin. Thats why hes not here. We failed him. So we have to take ownership of that and as we move forward we have to correct it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978595394910027959) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-15T22:54Z 21K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Penn State captains say they're dealing with guilt following the firing of James Franklin. Last night interim coach Terry Smith validated those feelings: "We tell the truth in the building and we all failed Coach Franklin." More from @danieljtgallen 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978822762027229477) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T13:58Z 21K followers, 3437 engagements


"Will we see Penn State depth chart movement with a new man atop coaching staff "We're looking for playmakers guys that can change the game. And if you can change the game it's my job to get you on the field to help us." More from @danieljtgallen 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978831399864918201) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T14:32Z 21K followers, 3580 engagements


"Just dropped another update on our @Lions247 Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board regarding what I'm hearing on a big-time name who is having great success this season (60% off VIP):"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978850835221062129) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T15:49Z 21K followers, 3785 engagements


"Notable development for those navigating through Penn State's potential list of targets at head coach. 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978915213383524586) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T20:05Z 21K followers, 13.8K engagements


"New contract provides a $XXX million pay raise regarding annual salary for Indiana's Curt Cignetti. It's also $X million more than James Franklin's 2025 salary at Penn State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978923703862767994) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T20:39Z 21K followers, 7253 engagements


"Version XXX of @Lions247's Penn State Coaching Search Big Board is live Aside from updating Cignetti's status we have intel on two SEC coaches. One of them is a new addition to our board. The other is mentioned in "notes on other names" (60% off VIP) 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978937867909898503) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-16T21:35Z 21K followers, 13.8K engagements


"Not unexpected to see this mass exodus of commits after Penn State's coaching change. But that doesn't make it any less jarring to witness years of long-term program evaluation/investment come unraveled within a few days. New HC will have a ton to do with limited time to do it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978980791745966422) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T00:26Z 21K followers, 47.8K engagements


"Beyond the 2026 recruiting class' swift disintegration it remains to be seen how much of Penn State's 2025 class will decide to remain on campus. Another reminder of all the dynamics that came with Pat Kraft's Sunday decision and what's a stake when it comes to his next move"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1978983249935224923) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T00:35Z 21K followers, 16.5K engagements


""Stop sharing links to your reporting on a subscription-based website Highly unprofessional" Join the conversation for $4/month (reduced from $10/month) right now:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979232616730472476) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T17:06Z 21K followers, 13K engagements


"Penn State AD Pat Kraft on James Franklin firing: "We hold our athletics programs to the highest of standards and we believe this is the right moment for new leadership at the helm of our football program to advance us toward Big Ten and national championships"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977436679603630320) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-12T18:10Z 21K followers, 71.4K engagements


"There was speculation regarding Lane Kiffin and Penn State this week. Reached out for some conversations with well-connected people at Ole Miss provided a Thursday update on @Lions247 and explained why I wasn't adding Kiffin to our Hot Board. Details:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979310557233905867) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T22:16Z 21K followers, 15.2K engagements


"Happy Valleys final sunset of September 2025 viewed from the top of a Tuesday evening uphill run. Beaver Stadium is glowing off in the distance at center beyond those trees"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1973176138886422965) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-01T00:00Z 21K followers, 9999 engagements


"Friday afternoon refresh for our @Lions247 Penn State Coaching Search Hot Board What are we hearing on Matt Rhule Eli Drinkwitz Urban Meyer and more Jump in for XX% off 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979244194519535726) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T17:52Z 21K followers, 4305 engagements


"There is much to sort through this week regarding the Penn State football squad. Attempted to do some of that while answering five questions on where things stand with these Nittany Lions entering a matchup at Iowa 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979284200562761740) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T20:31Z 21K followers, 3700 engagements


"Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz to Peacock regarding 66-yard field goal attempt that ended in a Penn State TD as first half expired: "That's on me. We shouldn't have tried that.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979715708910203171) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T01:06Z 21K followers, 4663 engagements


"Penn State and UCLA now own the same record through seven games. The Bruins who never led through an 0-4 start are riding a 3-game win streak (all vs Big Ten teams) since beating Lions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979764529182683473) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T04:20Z 21K followers, 1922 engagements


"What are Penn State players expecting from the Beaver Stadium crowd on Saturday Drew Shelton: "I don't know. Obviously we hear it. We understand the frustration." Zakee Wheatley: "No clue. I'm gonna go out there and play football." 👇 From my story:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1975590327751717096) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-07T15:53Z 21K followers, 16.5K engagements


"If youre asserting that media can sabotage one of CFBs highest-paid staffs simply by exploring various dynamics of shockingly underwhelming results and make personal attacks in response you are not a ball knower you are a shill. Do whatever you please @LandonTengwall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1976998853292573119) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-11T13:10Z 21K followers, 46.4K engagements


"Year X covering Penn State my 6-month-old godson faced a cancer battle. There was a ton of support from the Penn State community including James Franklin. Now hes a happy healthy 8-year-old who is thrilled to make his Beaver Stadium debut. We will never forget the PSU love"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977077314006708600) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-11T18:22Z 21K followers, 56.8K engagements


"Two weeks ago at this time Penn State was in the midst of the best White Out atmosphere Ive seen. The Nittany Lions led a fellow top-10 team in overtime on the brink of a breakthrough win. Beaver Stadium crowd could sense it Its honestly surreal whats happened since then"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977188688506630511) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-12T01:44Z 21K followers, 77.7K engagements


"Just dropped another update on our @Lions247 Penn State Coach Search Hot Board thread. This one focuses on an SEC leader who has some intriguing personnel ties to Pennsylvania. We're nearing X million views through X days Join our discussion for XX% off:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979220696778658143) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T16:19Z 21K followers, 4656 engagements


"Penn State aims to snap a three-game losing streak at Iowa. So what do these Hawkeyes bring to the field Gained great insight from @SBock247 on Iowa's path to this point their new QB key players to watch strengths/weaknesses and perception of PSU 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979267316857569676) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T19:24Z 21K followers, 4985 engagements


"First time on PSU practice field James Franklin shook my hand said "Welcome to State College." Lost my first PSU reporting job in '18. JF called asked if he could help. When my godson battled cancer JF kept checking in on us. Football aside my heart goes out to him today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1977569366784016386) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-13T02:57Z 21K followers, 1M engagements


"From Friday notes on Urban Meyer Matt Rhule and Eli Drinkwitz to a Thursday update on Kalen DeBoer and Wednesday commentary on Matt Campbell and Mike Elko catch up on a whirlwind week of coverage with @Lions247 Coaching Search Hot Board (60% off VIP) 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979322258972905894) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-17T23:02Z 21K followers, 5358 engagements


"James Franklin's first post-firing public comments on ESPN's GameDay: "We have a team meeting at 1:45 (on Sunday). About 1:30 the AD walked in and said 'I'm making a change. I'm sorry.' I was in shock.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979565891139387843) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T15:11Z 21K followers, 55.1K engagements


"Saban on JF firing: "It's unfair as hell for you to go to the Rose Bowl Fiesta Bowl get to the Final X come out being ranked (high) this year - an expectation that you created by what you accomplished. For those people not to show enough appreciation & gratitude it's unfair.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979567818375881036) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T15:18Z 21K followers, 460K engagements


"GameDay appearance was a win for James Franklin. Support/anger from Saban plays well in public perception. No mention of the UCLA/Northwestern losses during interview was notable. Oregon loss was referenced. Would've been good to here on rationale that JF heard from Kraft too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979570690576847275) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T15:30Z 21K followers, 15.1K engagements


"Pat Kraft was already asked about his decision during Monday PC (see below). ESPN was interviewing James Franklin in this case and had the opportunity to ask "What were the primary reasons given by the AD for your dismissal" . Those details would help define "unfair" case"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979575933624328420) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T15:50Z 21K followers, 24.9K engagements


"Make no mistake: This projects as potential career-defining move for Penn State AD Pat Kraft one way or the other. I have little doubt James Franklin will be a successful coach elsewhere. Does Kraft's next hire get you to National Championship Games That's the bar he's set"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979581681570091242) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T16:13Z 21K followers, 30.6K engagements


"Long before Drew Allar and Ethan Grunkemeyer wore a Penn State uniform they invested many hours into QB work with the same position coach in Ohio. Those training sessions continued through this summer. Perspective on PSU's next QB up from that trainer 👇"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979642414412476460) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-18T20:15Z 21K followers, 3443 engagements


"Penn State interim coach Terry Smith talking to Peacock at halftime: "That (field goal block) represents who we're gonna be all night. Our guys are gonna play hard. They're not gonna quit. They're not gonna give up. . We're gonna keep playing and represent the Penn State way.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979711396746260540) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T00:49Z 21K followers, 32.6K engagements


"With James Franklin no longer on the Nittany Lions sideline Im reminded that many believed Penn State featured college footballs best combination of offensive/defensive coordinators. Through seven games theyve both seemed easily replaceable based on their results"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979735892677046331) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T02:26Z 21K followers, 199.9K engagements


"Penn State led Oregon 24-17 in OT. Needed a defensive stop. PSU led Northwestern 21-15 with less than X minutes left. Needed a stop. PSU led Iowa 24-19 with less than X minutes left. Needed a stop. Jim Knowles' defense was overwhelmed by UCLA. Penn State never led that one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979740552292901265) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T02:45Z 21K followers, 247.2K engagements


"Penn State interim coach Terry Smith in postgame: "On offense we continue to not be able to throw the ball down the field or even throw the ball in the intermediate zone. So we've gotta get that fixed.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979747986256400667) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T03:14Z 21K followers, 112.1K engagements


"Penn State interim coach Terry Smith in postgame: "On defense we can't get stops when we need stops. It's glaring and I have to get it fixed.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979748468718776380) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T03:16Z 21K followers, 53.7K engagements


"More from Terry Smith on Penn State pass game: "We just have to be able to push the ball. I'm a DB guy by nature. It's tough when the secondary is sitting on your intermediate zones. There's no separation. Every throw has got to be in a tight window.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979751708046856623) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T03:29Z 21K followers, 27.5K engagements


"Under OC Andy Kotelnicki Penn State QB has produced XXX passing yards TWICE through XX games (1 vs Big Ten). PSU QB finished under XXX passing yards XX times (43% of total AK-coached games) including 3/4 Big Ten games this season and all three playoff matchups last winter"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979944416535306404) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T16:15Z 21K followers, 86K engagements


"More ugly math on AK. - Penn State QB peaked at XXX passing yards across the last XX games. Lions are 6-6 during that span. - PSU is under XX first-half passing yards in all X Big Ten games this fall. Under XX in X of them. - PSU QBs totaled X TD passes across last X games"  
[X Link](https://x.com/TDsTake/status/1979951926432121077) [@TDsTake](/creator/x/TDsTake) 2025-10-19T16:44Z 21K followers, 34.9K engagements