Penn State head football coach James Franklin faced criticism following his team’s decision to score a late touchdown against Maryland, with just four seconds left in the game and already leading 35-7. Maryland head coach Mike Locksley labeled Franklin’s move as “bullshit,” expressing his displeasure with the decision. Franklin defended his choice, stating that his job is to give playing time to all of his players, including those on the bench.
The media has been divided on the issue, with some supporting Franklin’s decision to give his lesser-used players some game time, while others view it as a tactic to boost stats and increase the team’s chances of making the College Football Playoff. However, the statistics show that the receiver who caught the controversial touchdown had only recorded his second reception of the season.
Despite the backlash, Franklin remains focused on the upcoming game against No. 1 Oregon, where a win could secure a top seed in the College Football Playoff. The controversy surrounding the late touchdown against Maryland is likely to continue among fans and analysts, but Franklin seems determined to focus on the task at hand.
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