CHICAGO
James Franklin wouldn’t go into the details of a “delicate situation,” but the Penn State coach was clear: he and the program are behind Joey Julius.
The kickoff specialist, as of Monday afternoon, is no longer on Penn State’s 2017 roster. Julius, who missed spring camp and sought help again for a binge eating disorder, tweeted Monday night that he’s “in full recovery” and has been discharged from treatment.
And while Julius won’t be booting touchbacks or laying out unsuspecting opponents, Franklin is certain he’ll remain a part of the Nittany Lion family.
“For us, ultimately, the most important thing for us is the health and welfare of our players, and to make sure they’re in a really good place,” Franklin said in a media scrum at Big Ten media days on Tuesday morning.