Penn State Football
Weekly Press Conference – Head Coach James Franklin
November 3, 2015
Opening Statement
We are really happy with [being] 7-2 overall. If you make some comparisons from last year to this year, I think we’re making some really nice strides. We are 4-1 in the conference.
Postgame James Franklin Quotes
Penn State – Illinois
October 31, 2015
Opening Statement
Like always, I want to thank everybody for coming out. I couldn’t have asked for a better day in terms of weather and atmosphere. We started out the year with a bunch of bad weather games so it was great this time of the year to have that type of weather. Good win. Obviously, good win. We’re getting better – staying positive works. We’re getting better so I’ve been pleased with that.
The Giants announced two days ago they reached a contract agreement with Jason Pierre-Paul for a reported $8.7 million deal that was heavy on incentives. The contract will enable the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end to report to the team and begin working toward a return to the playing field.
Yesterday JPP talked to reporters about coming back and his situation after the fireworks accident on July 4th that resulted in him losing his index finger and sustaining damage to his entire hand.
By Michael Eisen
Oct. 29, 2015
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Rashad Jennings leads the Giants with 71 rushing attempts, 22 more than runner-up Andre Williams. But the team’s rushing attack is more than a one or even two-man endeavor, as we saw in the Giants’ 27-20 victory over Dallas last week.
St. Augustine (7-0) continued to roll, crushing Egg Harbor Township 56-0 on October 23. The Hermits most likely will not be tested until the Group 4 Non-Public playoffs that get started mid November.
Making the biggest jump this week was Shawnee (4-2). The Renegades went from a spot in “Best of the Rest” to No. 8 after knocking off No. 3 Cherokee 35-14. The Chiefs (4-2) dropped to No. 9.
If you want to check on the whereabouts a recently released Eagles player you were following, you may want to take a look at the New York Football Giants roster first.
Over the past few years, it seems a number of Birds booted from the nest have found a home at the other end of the Jersey Turnpike with arguably the Eagles biggest rival, Big Blue.
JASON PIERRE-PAUL REJOINS GIANTS
By Michael Eisen
EAST RUTHEFORD, N.J. – The Giants today announced they have reached a contract agreement with Jason Pierre-Paul that will enable the two-time Pro Bowl defensive end to report to the team and begin working toward a return to the playing field.
Penn State Football
Weekly Press Conference – James Franklin
October 28, 2015
James Franklin | Head Coach
The Giants did not turn the ball over during their win over the Dallas Cowboys. The defense came up with three Matt Cassel interceptions on the three consecutive drives in the second half.
With the win and the Eagles loss to Carolina, Big Blue sits in sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
The Eagles defense picked off Cam Newton three times and came up with just six points. The loss put the Eagles at 3-4 on the season. Sam Bradford was sacked five times and receivers dropped the ball numerous times in the 27-16 loss.
