James Franklin (American football coach)
Early life and education
Franklin was born in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on February 2, 1972, to James Oliver and Jocelyn "Josie" Franklin.
Early life and education
He attended Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, and then attended East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, where he played as a quarterback all four years. In that position, he set seven school records and was a Division II player of the year nominee in 1994. Sports Illustrated named him a "National Player of the Week" that season. In 1995, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology. Franklin was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity while at East Stroudsburg.
Coaching career
In 1999, he served as wide receivers coach at Idaho State. That year, the Bengals recorded 29 touchdowns, 258 receptions), and in excess of 3,300 passing yards for one of the best statistical seasons in school history. Idaho State ranked ninth nationally in total offense that year.
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