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Robert Griffin III trolls Penn State coaching search, names James Franklin best candidate
- Robert Griffin III mocked Penn State's coaching hunt on social media, naming James Franklin as the best candidate.
- Franklin, then at Virginia Tech, is discussed as Penn State’s leading possible hire, according to the article.
- The piece notes Penn State’s coaching search has included other targets, but Sitake was a top name who ultimately chose a new deal with BYU.
- Paul Finebaum described Penn State's coaching search as a disaster and embarrassing for the program.
- The article mentions Penn State’s high expectations and capitalizes on the controversy surrounding the coaching search timeline.
- Griffin’s post referenced a Crumbl dessert as part of the lighthearted jab at the coaching search.
- Franklin discussed his approach to building Virginia Tech’s 2026 signing class and the role of recruiting contact during a hiatus.
- Franklin credited ESPN College GameDay exposure as part of the momentum behind Virginia Tech’s signing efforts.
- The article references Rivals' signing-day coverage as part of Franklin’s remarks on Virginia Tech’s class prospects.
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