STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- Penn State coach James Franklin put a quick end to speculation about his potential interest in the Miami job.
Since Al Golden's firing on Sunday, Franklin's name has been floated as a candidate by several analysts. But during his weekly news conference Tuesday, Franklin was adamant he was happy in Happy Valley -- and he vehemently denied any interest in other jobs.
"First of all, let me say this," Franklin said, regarding his name as a candidate. "I don't like it. I don't like it. I think it causes a distraction for our team, I think it's a distraction for Penn State, and I have no idea where it's coming from whatsoever.