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Jerry Sandusky’s Book entitled “Touched,” Getting Deservedly Slammed on Amazon

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In the wake of the Penn State sex scandal, the fact that a book called Touched, the story of Jerry Sandusky’s life in his own words, still sits on Amazon's virtual bookshelf is both disturbing and horrid. This disgusting coincidence is highlighted by many Amazon "book reviewers." We'll show some of the best best book reviews after the jump. Sandusky’s autobiography … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky’s Book entitled “Touched,” Getting Deservedly Slammed on Amazon

Joe Paterno Did Minimum Required Legally; Fell WELL SHORT Morally

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What's going on in Penn State right now is a lot more than a college football scandal. It's a lot more than a Penn State University scandal. It's an evil, and complicity to evil so large in its scope that it transcends both football and education. The case of criminal pedophile Jerry Sandusky is a world-turning story that includes, but also goes well beyond the man with the … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Did Minimum Required Legally; Fell WELL SHORT Morally

What Did Joe Paterno Know Regarding Penn State Child Sex Abuse Case?

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When it comes to the cover-up of any crime, the question all legal professionals first seek answers to is "what did he know and when did he know it?" As we posted earlier, former Nittany Lions Defensive Coordinator Jerry Sandusky was arrested on charges that he sexually abused eight young men. Also, Penn State Athletic Director Tim Curley and Penn State vice president for … [Read more...] about What Did Joe Paterno Know Regarding Penn State Child Sex Abuse Case?

Penn State, Matt McGloin is Your Quarterback, Accept That Already!

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I'm a firm believer that when you say you have two #1 quarterbacks, you really have none. And the Penn St. Nittany Lions claim they have two number ones, even though it's PAINFULLY obvious they have a clear cut #1 and clear cut #2. Matt McGloin IS your QB1, Rob Bolden is your QB2. Whether you admit it or not. Fresh off their historical win at Northwestern, where McGloin … [Read more...] about Penn State, Matt McGloin is Your Quarterback, Accept That Already!

Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)

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In both 2010 and 2011, Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno reached a legendary coaching milestone versus  the Northwestern Wildcats. Last year, the all-time FBS coaching wins leader notched his 400th career win in Happy Valley, as the Nittany Lions nipped the Cats 35-21. This time, the 84-year-old grandfather of 17 and father of five tied Grambling legend Eddie Robinson for … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Ties Eddie Robinson For Career Coaching Victories (408)

Despite Media Day Reports, Joe Paterno Still not Dead

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As I went through my Big Ten Media Day audio and transcript of legendary Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno, I thought "wow, some of my media brethren are ghouls. There's a lot in here about death and illness." And this is very important because the 83-year-old Paterno is THE "get" of Big Ten Media Days. He's like a college football version of Yoda, Jackie Mason and Rodney … [Read more...] about Despite Media Day Reports, Joe Paterno Still not Dead

Big Ten Media Day One Wrap-up, Coaches Edition

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Check out that snazzy graphic above.  Study it.  Love it. And then realize that this is the last year that it will be relevant and current. Much like the conference expansion dominated the news after the NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Big Ten's expansion to add Nebraska was the dominant topic of Big Ten Media Day on day 1. It got a little tiresome, quite frankly. … [Read more...] about Big Ten Media Day One Wrap-up, Coaches Edition