Before taking over at Vanderbilt , Franklin was the offensive coordinator at Maryland for three seasons ( 2008 - 2010 ) .
Before taking over at Vanderbilt , Franklin was named the head coach in waiting behind then - head coach Ralph Friedgen .
Before taking over at Vanderbilt , Franklin was the offensive coordinator at Maryland for three seasons ( 2008 - 2010 ) and was named the head coach in waiting behind then - head coach Ralph Friedgen .