James Franklin entered the coaching profession in 1995. Those who knew him in his early years says he hasn't changed much. A relentless recruiter, very detail-oriented, and a champion for minority coaches.

My big feature on the PSU coach ahead of the Orange Bowl:

https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/penn-state/penn-state-james-franklin-coach-vanderbilt-cfp-notre-dame-orange-bowl-20250109.html