That’s a lot of driving, but also a lot of opportunities to talk, both to the media and to the fans, about the future of not just the football program, but also the athletic department as a whole. What did we learn? Let’s look at some key takeaways.
The caravan kicked off with an inquiry to Barbour about the status of Franklin’s contract, because while it runs through the 2019 season in its current form, many expected a new set of terms for the fourth-year head coach after he led the Lions in the 2016 Big Ten title.