Penn State coaches Terry Smith and Deion Barnes join Jason Cabinda and Brandon Bell on episode 13 of the State Media Lettermen Series. Together, Terry Smith and Deion Barnes share some insight on how Penn State and Coach Franklin are navigating NIL in the locker room, along with transfer portal culture. The guys also discuss Penn State's defense heading into the 2024 season and what adjustments the unit needs to make in order to maintain their elite status. Finally, the guys explain their unique coaching philosophies and discuss what it's like coaching for James Franklin. 

*This interview was filmed on April 11th before the Spring Game*

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CHAPTERS

00:00-Intro

01:40-Catching Up

01:58-Managing NIL

02:56-Recruiting PA Guys

04:31-Recruiting 

05:55-Culture

08:32-James Franklin

09:32-Coaching Philosophies 

12:25-Defensive Outlook for 2024