James Franklin ’s interview on ESPN’s College GameDay , his first time speaking publicly since being fired by Penn State , was nothing more than a calculated PR move.

It served as a platform for Franklin to tell athletic directors across the country that he’s open for business, wants to coach again and win a national title at their school. That was it, and that’s how these things go.

If you expected anything different — any real substance or accountability — you haven’t been listening to the Nittany Lions’ former coach for the last 11 years.

Franklin, always the intentional diplomat, said all the things you’d expect him to say on Saturday when he joined the GameDay set in Athens, Ga., six days removed from being fired.

He carried himself well. He talked about all the good he did a

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