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James Franklin Reacts To Tim Banks Leaving For Tennessee
On Monday, the Tennessee Volunteers football program announced the hire of Penn State co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Tim Banks as its new defensive coordinator. The defensive assistant had served under PSU’s James Franklin for quite some time. From 2016-2020, Banks was a valuable member...
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This 2020 season was the first year since 2016 where a Banks-led Penn State defense wasn't ranked in the Big Ten's top 5. In 2019, Banks helped the Nittany Lions to a No. 3 defensive ranking — allowing just 16 points per game and a league-low average of 95.3 rushing yards.
With a disappointing 3-7 record this past season, Tennessee certainly could use a boost on the defensive end. Ranked No. 7 in a struggling SEC, the Volunteer defense allowed an average of 30.1 ppg through 2020.
If Franklin's praise carries any weight, Banks should be a defensive upgrade in Knoxville.
