Knickers got twisted when Penn State football coach James Franklin did the hokey-pokey on and off the podium at his weekly news conference by way of declining to comment on two ex-Nittany Lions players charged with rape.

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.

Penn State football coach James Franklin is under fire for his response to two of his former players being charged with rape. Franklin, 52, addressed the media on Wednesday, October 23, following the team’s practice.

With Kotelnicki dialing up the plays and a PSU offense led by tight end Tyler Warren, running back Nicholas Singleton and wideouts Harrison Wallace II, Omari Evans and Liam Clifford gliding into open spaces, it shouldn’t be that big of a surprise.

Watch what Penn State coach James Franklin did when one of his players tried to plant a 'We Are' flag at midfield after winning at USC.

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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.