That escalated quickly.

Or more appropriately, de-escalated quickly.

The firing of James Franklin as Penn State head football coach on Sunday , amid his 12th season in charge, may have become unavoidable. Three straight losses – twice as greater than 21-point favorites – and the ferocity of backlash forced the hand of the Penn State administration .

It’s inarguable that the last three weeks were disastrous. But it’s also inarguable that the dismissal of Franklin is a greater setback than three losses and a failed national championship pursuit.

The hurricane of underperformance and failed national championship dreams took the roof off.

The dismissal of Franklin knocks down the entire house, foundation included.

There will be immense clean-up required.

It’s a ‘results-oriented b

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