Less than 24 hours after firing James Franklin , Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft met with reporters on Monday afternoon to explain the decision and vision for what comes next.

Here are our takeaways from Kraft’s press conference following Franklin’s Sunday dismissal amid a stunning three-game losing skid.

What is Kraft looking for in a new head coach?

Kraft, in a lengthy opening statement, expressed gratitude for the 11-plus years Franklin served as Penn State’s head coach. But he also spun it forward, focusing on what the Nittany Lions will be looking for when Kraft and Penn State’s brass conducts a national search.

“Our next coach will be someone who embodies everything Penn State stands for,” Kraft said. “Integrity. Accountability. Toughness. Humility. And an elite moti

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