Fired Penn State football doctor promises ‘fireworks’ in case claiming Franklin pressured him to rush players’ care 

Scott Lynch

Dr. Scott Lynch, director of sports medicine at Penn State Health, filed a lawsuit after he was dismissed from his roles providing medical treatment for the Penn State football team. He remains a team physician for various area high schools and assistant team doctor for the Hershey Bears. He's shown here in the Cumberland Valley training room on Feb. 01, 2023. Sean Simmers ssimmers@pennlive.com

UPDATE: Fired Penn State football doctor who clashed with Franklin fights for day in court

James Franklin is riding high. His Penn State football team was just ranked No. 4 by Sports Illustrated and appears poised to challenge Big Ten powers Michigan and Ohio State for a spot in the College Football Playoffs.

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