2026 Football Frenzy Preview: Russellville PanthersShare This StoryemailPrintLinkedinRedditRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Next up in our Football Frenzy preview series, presented by Bowling Green Fireplace & Grill, is a look at the Russellville Panthers. Now, the team heads into 2026 with a new head coach in Franklin-native William Griffin. “I’m just one of those people that’s a passionate guy about anything that I do, but especially about football. “If I hadn’t played the game of football, I wouldn’t be the man I am today, but I’m also passionate about kids. To me, this job was bigger than being a football coach.