James Franklin Apologizes for Flippant Press Conference Performance

Franklin expresses regret for his behavior

Penn State coach James Franklin has apologized for his behavior during a press conference following the team's loss to Ohio State on Saturday.

Franklin was criticized for his flippant and dismissive answers to reporters' questions, and for abruptly ending the press conference after just a few minutes.

In a statement released on Sunday, Franklin said he was "deeply sorry" for his performance and that he "let his emotions get the better of him."

Franklin says he was frustrated after the loss

Franklin said he was frustrated by the team's performance and the way the game ended, and that he took his frustration out on the reporters.

He said he understands that his behavior was unprofessional and that he should have handled himself better.

Franklin promises to learn from his mistake

Franklin said he is committed to learning from his mistake and that he will work to improve his behavior in the future.

He said he is grateful for the support of his players, staff, and fans, and that he is determined to make things right.

Reaction from the media

The media's reaction to Franklin's apology has been mixed.

Some reporters have said that they accept Franklin's apology and that they believe he is sincere in his regret.

Others have said that Franklin's apology is too little, too late, and that he needs to do more to rebuild trust with the media.

Franklin's apology is a step in the right direction

Franklin's apology is a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether it will be enough to repair his relationship with the media.

Only time will tell if Franklin has truly learned from his mistake and if he is committed to changing his behavior.