The family of Joe Paterno turned down an offer from Penn State University, which sought to rename Beaver Stadium after the late college football leader in Division 1 coaching victories, according to a report from The Patriot-News yesterday. How about Child Rape Stadium instead? That way you can name it after Paterno's right hand man of many years Jerry Sandusky. I just … [Read more...] about Pedophilia Stadium instead? Paterno family turns down Penn St. stadium namesake
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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
Nike’s Phil Knight Addresses Paterno Firing at Memorial Service
Someone had to talk about it; the elephant in the room. In all the tributes paid to Joe Paterno these past few days, a few talked about his recent dismissal. Little to none discussed it in a substantive sense. Nike CEO Phil Knight at least touched upon it; but ended up doing little more than Paterno/Penn State cheerleading. Maybe it would have been better if he had just kept … [Read more...] about Nike’s Phil Knight Addresses Paterno Firing at Memorial Service
Penn St. Alums in State Capital: JUST DON’T GET IT
Everyone gets the "death bounce;" no matter who they are or what they've done. And by death bounce, I mean the mainstream media, and with it John Q. Public, just going ahead and glossing over everything that person did wrong while they were alive. Well, hopefully a monster like Jerry Sandusky doesn't get the death bounce. Considering all that went down with Joe Paterno … [Read more...] about Penn St. Alums in State Capital: JUST DON’T GET IT
With Paterno Dead (RIP 1926-2012), Still Not Time To Discuss His Legacy
Just days after a controversial interview did little to stem the tide of animosity flooding his way, it was revealed that former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno had suffered a serious setback in his treatment for lung cancer, and that his family and friends were stationed by his bedside to say their final goodbyes. He died Sunday at the age of 85. His family released a … [Read more...] about With Paterno Dead (RIP 1926-2012), Still Not Time To Discuss His Legacy
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!
Joe Paterno’s Son, Jay Paterno Will not be Retained at Penn St.
Regime change has begun at Penn State. Bill O'Brien from the New England Patriots is taking over and cleaning house Jay Paterno is leaving the Penn St coaching staff after 17 years as an assistant under his father, the once legendary but now disgraced Joe Paterno. For the past 12 years, Paterno the younger worked as the quarterbacks coach. Breaking: Former PSU President … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno’s Son, Jay Paterno Will not be Retained at Penn St.
Penn State Still Nowhere Close to Finding New Coach
Forget all those rumors you've heard about who is to be the successor to Joe Paterno at Penn State. Eric Mangini? Nah, not gonna happen. They're no more closer to finding their new college football coach today than on the day Paterno was fired. Penn State's acting Athletic Director David Joyner said during a Ticket City Bowl public event in Dallas that the search to replace … [Read more...] about Penn State Still Nowhere Close to Finding New Coach
Penn St WR Who Punched Starting QB Not Making Bowl Trip
The Penn State Nittany Lions will be without four players for its TicketCity Bowl game against Houston on New Year's Day, the only one you've heard of is wide receiver Curtis Drake, who beat up starting QB Matt McGloin a week or so ago. McGloin has thrown 1,571 yards, 8 TDs and 5 INTs this season, completing 54% of his passes, but throwing for a miniscule 6.8 yards per … [Read more...] about Penn St WR Who Punched Starting QB Not Making Bowl Trip
Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports
Without a doubt, the news story of the year in 2011 was Penn State. Joe Paterno went from all time leader in college football victories to enabler of child rape in less than a week. Has there ever been a fall from grace this far, this fast? Has there ever been such a disgusting monster to hold a higher position in sports than Jerry Sandusky? Has there ever been a more … [Read more...] about Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports