Below is a letter signed by 425 former Penn State players showing support for former head coach Joe Paterno who turned 85 years old today. I was pretty surprised to see Todd Blackledge sign it. As a member of the media establishment, an establishment that has kind of condemned Paterno for his role in protecting Jerry Sandusky. Unless you're someone who's Penn State blue … [Read more...] about Former Penn State Players Circulating Letter in Support of Joe Paterno
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Penn St Update: Paterno Released from Hospital, QB Suffered Seizure, Concussion
Joe Paterno was released from the hospital yesterday as he continues his rehabilitation from his broken pelvis. He's also continuing treatment for lung cancer. According to a source who told ESPN, the treatments are "really taking a lot out of (him)....he has his good days and bad." Then there's QB Matt McGloin who was beat up by wide receiver Curtis Drake on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Penn St Update: Paterno Released from Hospital, QB Suffered Seizure, Concussion
Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Yesterday the embattled Mike McQueary gave his testimony at the preliminary hearing for two Penn State officials (former Athletic Director Tim Curley and V.P. Gary Schultz) charged with lying to the grand jury investigating sex crimes by Jerry Sandusky. The former Penn State coach and recruiting coordinator appears to no longer be with the program, but his testimony to be … [Read more...] about Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Paterno Testimony: Would Have done more but didn’t want to Ruin A.D.’s Weekend
Joe Paterno gave a testimony before the grand jury investigation of Jerry Sandusky back in January. Today, it was read into the state record as Paterno himself was unable to attend due to his broken pelvis and lung cancer. Also, Paterno was not legally mandated to appear at today's hearing. He was of course fired from his head coaching job five days after Sandusky was … [Read more...] about Paterno Testimony: Would Have done more but didn’t want to Ruin A.D.’s Weekend
Joe Paterno Breaks Pelvis: Health Issues an Overlooked Story?
Usually, a story about the all time leader in college football coaching victories breaking his pelvis and/or receiving treatment for lung cancer would be big news. Especially when that individual will be 85-years-old in ten days. There was plenty of media coverage when it was learned that the disgraced and fired former Penn State coach Joe Paterno developed lung cancer. … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Breaks Pelvis: Health Issues an Overlooked Story?
Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season
You'd be hard pressed to find an All-American college football season as obscure and overlooked as Devon Still in 2011. Sure, the pedophilia scandal at Penn State is much bigger and more important than football. And the media is treating it as such they should. Also, leading to Still's relative obscurity is the fact that offense sells tickets, and gets the glory. Defense is … [Read more...] about Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season
Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
On Friday, the NCAA said they would launch their own investigation into the Penn State pedophilia scandal. This will accompany the criminal investigation into the allegations against Jerry Sandusky. And then there's the internal investigation by Penn State University itself. Former FBI director Louis Freeh was named Monday as the leader of that investigation. According to … [Read more...] about Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
The alleged atrocities of Jerry Sandusky have caused some heavy hearts around the country in recent weeks. The Bob Costas interview did little to engender public support for the accused. The public outcry has included indignation toward those in the Penn State family who allowed the supposed behavior to continue over a substantial period of time. Joe Paterno has experienced … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
Joe Paterno Visits Hospital for Unknown Ailment; Media Ignore It
Hard to believe a story like this slipped through the cracks. Joe Paterno, the recently fired Penn State head football coach and all-time leader in college football wins visited a campus infirmary and a local hospital Wednesday night for treatment of an undisclosed issue. And no one noticed. Questions abound about the 84-year-old coach's health in the wake of the scandal … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Visits Hospital for Unknown Ailment; Media Ignore It
Penn State Scandal Reaches South Park (Video)
Well, that didn't take long. You knew America's most irreverent and possibly most polarizing satirists were going to weigh in on the Penn State scandal much sooner rather than later. I recommend that you watch the rerun of last night's episode of South Park on Comedy Central! Check your digital listings guide and DVR it! It was hilarious; not just because of the Penn State … [Read more...] about Penn State Scandal Reaches South Park (Video)