An internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor, but it could not…
An internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor. However, it could not determine whether Franklin violated NCAA rules or Big Ten standards by interfering with medical decisions.
The report left undetermined if Franklin or anyone else at Penn State broke any rules. It acknowledged the athletic department's desire to make a change came after periods friction between Lynch and senior leadership in the department. The report also recommend further inquiry.Penn State said in a statement to The Associated Press it was extremely disappointed in the jury's ruling last week.
The report, which was marked attorney/client privileged draft, was prompted by a complaint to Penn State's athletic integrity officer made by Lynch after the doctor was removed from his position in March 2019. Lynch's attorney tried to get the report entered as evidence in the trial, but it was denied.
Penn State officials said Lynch not living and working full-time in State College was inefficient and inconvenient for athletes and coaches. The report said Penn State's preference for a team physician in residence full time in State College seemed to be based more on perception than conclusive evidence that it would improve coverage.
Franklin has been the head coach at Penn State for 10 years, with an 88-39 record and five seasons of double-digit victories but just one Big Ten title . The Nittany Lions were 10-3 last season.
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