Getty James Franklin's firing from Penn State could have been influenced by Adidas. When Penn State fired James Franklin, it became the top sought-after college football job open. Since then, LSU, Auburn, and Florida have opened up, which, along with some other jobs, will create a crazy coaching cycle. There have been several names linked to a lot of the openings. Some coaches who are out of coaching have expressed interest in getting back on the sideline. Former LSU National Championship coach