These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
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Illini Coach Tim Beckman addresses issue of recruiting Penn State players
Newly minted Illini head Coach Tim Beckman addressed the issue of the day surrounding his program, and the Big Ten conference in general, the Penn State football roster being re-opened for recruiting. Beckman took the topic head on with the opening statement in his time at the podium: … [Read more...] about Illini Coach Tim Beckman addresses issue of recruiting Penn State players
Will the Big 10 give Penn State the boot?
In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky trial and the cover-up by Penn State officials of the fact that Jerry Sandusky was sexually abusing children, there has been much speculation on what the future holds for the Penn State football program. What sanctions will the program face? Will the Paterno statue be taken down? Will the NCAA remove the football team from the school … [Read more...] about Will the Big 10 give Penn State the boot?
More Penn State coaches say they showered with young boys
Just when you thought the details of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, and the Penn State cover-up of his alleged child rape couldn't offend your sensibilities and morals any further, we learned today during the Sandusky trial that other coaches, in addition to Jerry Sandusky used to shower with little boys in Happy Valley. Yes, this only gets creepier, sicker and weirder. … [Read more...] about More Penn State coaches say they showered with young boys
Mike McQueary to sue Penn State, seek whistleblower status
Former Penn State wide receivers coach Mike McQueary is filing a whistleblower lawsuit against Penn State. The paperwork was filed today on behalf of his lawyer Eliot Strokoff. That is his name- how unfortunate that we are not joking. You have to admit that's funny. Genuinely funny, not dark humor like how Jerry Sandusky is being represented by a man who impregnated a minor … [Read more...] about Mike McQueary to sue Penn State, seek whistleblower status
Penn State spring football, life after Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno
It was the biggest fall from grace in sports history. Joe Paterno, the all time college football leader in wins, lives just long enough to see his reputation tarnished as an enabler of child rape, and the job he held for multiple decades terminated. Before Paterno passed on, he stayed alive long enough to see his former right hand man, Jerry Sandusky, deservedly vilified in … [Read more...] about Penn State spring football, life after Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno
Pennsylvania almost evenly split on renaming PSU stadium after Paterno
Polls in Pennsylvania show a pretty close to even split on the issue of renaming Penn State's Beaver Stadium after Joe Paterno. A Quinnipiac University survey found that 46 percent of those polled thought the school should rename Beaver Stadium, while 40 percent were opposed. But the margin of error is nearly 3 points among the 1,300 registered voters who were surveyed. … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania almost evenly split on renaming PSU stadium after Paterno
Jerry Sandusky Watched Paterno’s Last Game in Beaver Stadium President’s Box!
There really is no way to describe just how much Jerry Sandusky truly was an integral part of the Penn State program. Even up to the final days before his arrest, and the media sensation exploded, Sandusky was a college football institution in State College, long after his retirement. From the Patriot News: … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky Watched Paterno’s Last Game in Beaver Stadium President’s Box!