UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - When Penn State head coach James Franklin arrived at Penn State in January 2014, he came to Happy Valley with a plan. With each passing year, Franklin has led a storied Nittany Lion team through unthinkable circumstances and challenging times, never wavering in the face of adversity.
Wednesday evening, Franklin earned the Big Ten Conference Dave McClain Coach of the Year honor, voted on by media members from around the league. Earning his first postseason conference award of his career at Penn State, the honor comes as a symbol dedication to the process and gratitude for the staff and student-athletes who have benefited from his leadership.