Penn State Athletic Director Patrick Kraft's new contract is 'the right thing to do strategically for Penn State,' James Franklin says.
Penn State on Monday announced a five-year contract extension for athletic director Patrick Kraft that will keep him with the Nittany Lions through 2032. Penn State football coach James Franklin called the decision a positive strategic move.
"I think it's really good for the university," Frankllin said Monday at his weekly press conference. "I think it's really good for the athletic department. I think it's the right thing to do strategically for Penn State moving forward, so I am very, very happy about it."after initially signing a five-year deal in 2022. The new deal will pay him an average guaranteed salary of $2.
Franklin and Kraft have developed a strong working relationship over the past two years. Kraft in particular has been vocal in making Penn State's case on issues such as. Franklin has praised Kraft for his advocacy on the program's behalf. He also cited the stability of having an athletic director in place for at least another eight years. Kraft is in his third year at Penn State.
"I think the biggest thing is we got a man leading the department that is a competitor. I'm talking about a fierce competitor in everything he does. That's important. You have heard me say before about the importance of having people in — I hate using this expression — but having somebody in the foxhole with you.
"One of the things that's stood out to me is Pat and Vinnie's ability to find solutions for problems or challenges we've had for a number of years. Then I think the other thing is even bringing some ideas to the coaches in the department without the coaches having to come up with those ideas."Penn State on SI is the place for Penn State news, opinion and perspective on the SI.com network.
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