Given what kind of year it's been for Penn State, Jerry Sandusky and Joe Paterno, this old letter I saw republished on Athlon seems perfect for revisiting. Sandusky looks guilty as sin for the crimes alleged against him, and Paterno looks like the complete opposite of the man who was named Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" in 1986. Think about that for a second, … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno’s 1992 Letter to College Presidents Reeks of Fraud
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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
Former Penn State Players Circulating Letter in Support of Joe Paterno
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