James Franklin at SEC Tournament: Penn State Coach at Vanderbilt Baseball
- Penn State football coach James Franklin was spotted cheering on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
- Franklin's presence underscored his enduring friendship with Commodores' head coach Tim Corbin.
- During an ESPN interview, Franklin saeid his bond with Corbin dates back to his early years at Vanderbilt.
James Franklin, the Penn State football coach, was at the SEC Baseball Tournament, emphatically backing the vanderbilt Commodores. franklin, with his deep ties to Vanderbilt were he coached previously, made an appearance to support his close friend, Vanderbilt’s baseball coach Tim Corbin. His presence highlights the enduring relationship fostered during his time with the university from 2011-2013. The article details Franklin’s strong backing of Vanderbilt baseball, including celebrating key plays. Corbin and Franklin share a long history, with Franklin even attending the College World Series in 2014 to support Corbin’s team. Before his arrival the program had only four bowl appearances in its history. This story, a News Directory 3 exclusive, shows how loyalty persists.What will be Franklin’s next move? Discover what’s next …
James Franklin Shows vanderbilt Baseball Support at SEC Tournament
Penn State football coach James Franklin was spotted cheering on the Vanderbilt Commodores at the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama. Franklin, who recently concluded his 12th spring practice with Penn state, has strong ties to Vanderbilt, where he coached from 2011 to 2013.
Franklin’s presence underscored his enduring friendship with Commodores’ head coach Tim Corbin. He made the trip after checking the schedule while vacationing with his family in Destin, Florida.
During an ESPN interview, Franklin saeid his bond with Corbin dates back to his early years at Vanderbilt. He was seen celebrating a two-run home run by Vanderbilt third baseman Brodie Johnston.
Vanderbilt’s current football coach, Clark Lea, also attended the game. He watched from behind the dugout.Lea reacted to a fifth-inning homer from Jacob humphrey,who later received a high-five from Franklin.
During his tenure at Vanderbilt, Franklin achieved a 24-15 record and led the team to three bowl appearances. Before his arrival, the program had only four bowl appearances in its history. His Vanderbilt baseball support has been consistent.
Franklin’s support for Vanderbilt baseball has continued since leaving the university. He attended the 2014 College World Series when Corbin secured his first national title. He also made time for a Vanderbilt-Kentucky game in 2023 during the NFL Draft in Nashville.
What’s next
Franklin will return to Penn State to continue preparations for the upcoming football season, while likely continuing to support his friend Tim Corbin and the Vanderbilt baseball program from afar.