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Missouri will likely run senior QB James Franklin less often during the 2013 season.
Offensive coordinator Josh Henson "said he's reluctant to see his quarterback get exposed to too many hits." Franklin has gone through his share of injuries, including a shoulder surgery that limited his offseason work prior to the 2012 season. Henson and the rest of Missouri's coaches better hope for improved offensive line play. May 15 - 10:24 AM
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James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel said senior James Franklin remains the team's starting QB.

"I think the order always matters at every spot," Pinkel said. "You come out after 15 practices, and there’s many, many reps in those 15 practices and scrimmages and so on and so forth. But James is going to be 1. Maty Mauk’s 2 and Corbin’s going to be 3." Franklin was recovering from a shoulder injury prior to the 2012 season, and some would say his performance was hurt because of it.
Source: Columbia Daily Tribune
Apr 30 - 12:24 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin will be a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Texas A&M due to concussion-like symptoms.

Franklin suffered a concussion against Syracuse last weekend. He has not been cleared to play or for contact, but Franklin did throw during practice this week. Corbin Berkstresser will start in Franklin's place for the fourth time this season if the junior is unable to play.
Source: ESPN
Thu, Nov 22, 2012 07:02:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin will start against Florida on Saturday.

Franklin has missed the majority of the last three games due to a sprained MCL. The junior had high expectations heading into the season despite offseason shoulder surgery, and the injury story line has continued. Still, Franklin likely offers the Tigers their best chance of winning.
Source: Dave Matter on Twitter
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 06:16:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against Kentucky.

Franklin has a sprained MCL in his left knee and the same injury caused him to miss last weekend's game against Alabama. The Tigers have struggled since Franklin went down with an injury, only scoring two offensive touchdowns in their last three SEC games. Redshirt freshman Corbin Berkstresser will likely draw the start.
Source: Associated Press
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 05:58:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

After missing last weekend's game against Alabama, Missouri junior QB James Franklin is expect to play after the Tigers bye week against Kentucky on October 27.

When asked if he would play on the 27th, Franklin responded, "That’s the plan." With freshman Corbin Brekstresser at the helm, Missouri only completed 12 passes against the Crimson Tide, so Franklin will be a welcomed addition. Still, the junior has faced numerous injuries since last Spring, so we'll see if he can stay on the field.
Source: Columbia Tribune
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 12:41:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin will miss next weekend's game against Alabama due to a left knee sprain suffered in Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt.

Corbin Berkstresser will take the starting snaps instead. With Franklin, the Missouri offense would have been fun to watch against the Crimson Tide defense, especially with how it forces defenders to make tackles in space. Berkstresser is not the running threat Franklin is, so this game just lost a hefty amount of luster.
Source: Bill Reiter on Twitter
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 01:28:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin will miss the remainder of Saturday's game against Vanderbilt with a left knee sprain.

Franklin sustained the injury in the first half when he was 5-of-9 for 56 yards. Corbin Berkstresser replaced Franklin in the starting lineup.
Source: Kansas City Star
Sat, Oct 6, 2012 09:20:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin was held out of last weekend's game against Arizona State after he refused to take an injection with painkillers for his sore surgically repaired shoulder.

The story goes deeper since the entire Franklin family lives a drug-free lifestyle. According to his father, Franklin has never even taken an aspirin. "In our family, we don’t believe in taking medication (for pain) or trying to soften anything with any drugs," Franklin's father explained. It is unclear whether or not Franklin will suit up this weekend against South Carolina.
Source: St. Louis Dispatch
Tue, Sep 18, 2012 09:38:00 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri junior QB James Franklin will not start tomorrow's game versus Arizona State, according to Ashley Zavala or KOMU-TV.

Franklin is listed as questionable because of a sore shoulder after undergoing surgery during the offseason. Backup Corbin Berkstresser is reportedly going to get the start the game. The change has not been confirmed by Missouri at this time, and per Dave Matter of the Columbia Tribune they do not plan to.
Source: Ashley Zavala on Twitter
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 05:49:00 PM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri sophomore QB James Franklin remains on track to start the Tigers' first game of the season, despite undergoing shoulder surgery this spring.

"If you just walked out here and didn't know he had surgery, you wouldn't think anything was up," said head coach Gary Pinkel. Missouri begins work in full pads on Monday, but according to Franklin "Obviously, I haven't been hit yet, but I feel like I could play tomorrow." Franklin completed 63 percent of his passes last season and rusher for nearly 1,000 yards. The second year starter is a candidate for a breakout season despite the obvious step up in SEC defensive competition.
Source: ESPN
Fri, Aug 3, 2012 11:38:00 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

SI's Tony Pauline considers Missouri sophomore QB James Franklin "underrated" and a projected second- or third-round pick.

Pauline says Franklin "lacks classic signal caller size," but is an "athletic passer that beat opponents in a variety of ways." In his first year as a starter, Franklin posted 2,865 passing yards including 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions while completing 62 percent of his throws. Franklin's running skills may cause some to overlook his improved passing ability after he rushed for 981 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, but the junior is intent on becoming a dual-phase quarterback.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Fri, Jul 27, 2012 11:36:00 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Team physician, Dr. Pat Smith, is "cautiously optimistic" that Missouri junior QB James Franklin will be ready for the start of preseason camp.

Franklin has been throwing in monitored sessions with a school trainer and has not reported any pain after surgery repaired a torn labrum in his throwing shoulder. The injury was suffered during spring practice and the surgery took place on March 23. The usual recovery time is sixth months and Missouri opens preseason practice on August 1.
Source: STL Today
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 10:12:00 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Though his shoulder injury was more severe than originally thought, quarterback James Franklin should be ready for the season opener.

There are no guarantees when dealing with shoulder surgery, especially a procedure that yielded the discovery of more disrepair than expected. However, Franklin could start throwing in 12 weeks and continue to get into top form through the summer. Meanwhile, backup Corbin Berkstresser continues to work with the first team.
Source: columbiatribune.com
Thu, Apr 5, 2012 10:20:00 AM
James Franklin - QB - Tigers

Missouri quarterback James Franklin will have surgery on his throwing shoulder and miss the remainder of the Tigers’ spring practice schedule.

Franklin, who hurt his shoulder last week, should be back to full health by the time fall drills begin in August. Surgery, as opposed to nursing the injury, would allow for a better recovery. Of course, you never know when it comes to throwing shoulder. That’s why it is important for Corbin Berkstresser and Ashton Glaser to look good the remainder of the spring. The former received the bulk of the work in a scrimmage last Saturday and fared well.
Source: Kansas City Star
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 11:06:00 AM