http://twitter.com/#!/jamesfranklinvu/status/208251493281837056

Vanderbilt head football coach James Franklin apologized for comments he made about the process he uses to hire assistant coaches.

From USA Today, here’s what he said:

“I’ve been saying it for a long time, I will not hire an assistant until I see his wife. If she looks the part and she’s a D1 recruit, then you got a chance to get hired. That’s part of the deal. There’s a very strong correlation between having the confidence, going up and talking to a woman, and being quick on your feet and having some personality and confidence and being articulate and confident, than it is walking into a high school and recruiting a kid and selling him.”

Here’s more of his apology:

Attempt at humor obviously fell a few yds short. Was speaking to the courage it takes 4 men 2 approach the women who become their wives!!!!!

— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) May 31, 2012

If a man can convince the women of his dreams 2 marry him,he can probably do just about anything,that type of confidence along w/ coaching

— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) May 31, 2012

I clearly used language that doesn't reflect my views on women and I am SORRY!

— James Franklin (@coachjfranklin) May 31, 2012

Of course, a controversy like this is Twitter gold.

If James Franklin made you mad, it's bc you already hated him, you have an ugly wife, or you are an ugly wife. IOW, you were mad, anyway.

— Stu (@NotFinnishStu) June 2, 2012

First Q to James Franklin at SEC media days: Would u hire me if my wife were Jessica Dorrell?

— John Walters (@jdubs88) June 2, 2012

Caller on the Finebaum show today said (paraphrasing) that James Franklin may look at your wife but Charlie Weiss looks at your fridge

— The Chappell Show (@I_Am_Chap) June 2, 2012

Honestly, why would he? Some take things too seriously. RE: @GoVolsXtra Vanderbilt coach James Franklin won't lose his job over comment

— Brent Sobleski (@brentsobleski) June 2, 2012

Really think James Franklin's comments were in line. If you've followed his personality, fits perfectly. I like the guy.

— Shaun McCrary (@ShaunMMcCrary) June 2, 2012

@Andy_Staples Totally agree with you on James Franklin.

— Pete Roussel (@coachingsearch) May 31, 2012

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/06/02/vanderbilt-coach-apologizes-for-saying-he-hires-based-on-wifes-looks/