Penn State coach James Franklin declined to answer questions from reporters Wednesday after two of his former players were accused by police of raping a 17-year-old girl in their apartment on July 7.

Both men were placed on interim suspension for a personal matter over the summer and were removed from the roster and dismissed from the university in early August.A few hours after a court set Lyons's bond at $500,

James Franklin had no interest in discussing allegations of sexual assault against two former members of the Penn State football team on Wednesday, walking away from the microphone when a reporter asked about the situation. Prosecutors charged former ...

Two former Penn State players are facing rape charges. Here's what Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin said on the matter.

This video is making the rounds. It’s Wednesday’s media availability with James Franklin ahead of the Wisconsin game, where he was asked about the rape allegations against two former players and twice walked away from the podium to let a PR person step in: James Franklin refused to comment on rape charges against former players.

“Face of the football program,” Prominent football reporter Ian Rapoport said in a post. “Most recognizable person associated with Penn St. Demands athletes be held accountable. Paid millions, some of it taxpayer money. Yet refuses to stand up and deliver a statement or face important questions from reporters doing their jobs.”

Penn State Coach James Franklin faced backlash after he did not comment on two former players being charged with rape

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Regarding the two former Penn State football players, we released a statement yesterday and our program and athletic department will have no further comment,” a spokesperson said.