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Jerry Sandusky scandal will cost Penn State more than $27 million

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The Jerry Sandusky scandal is going to cost Penn State more than $27.6 million. The child sex abuse atrocities of the Jerry Sandusky scandal are hitting PSU in the pocketbook through lawyer and consultant fees and other costs. An updated figure from November 2012 was provided this week on a university website. $13 million for board of trustees communications and the internal … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky scandal will cost Penn State more than $27 million

Penn St sued for $4 million by Mike McQueary

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With all the vacated Joe Paterno wins, the last time Penn State won a football game, officially, Mike McQueary was the quarterback. Today he's suing the school where he made his name for $4 million- which is probably much much more than the victims of Jerry Sandusky will get. McQueary is seeking whistleblower status and wrongful termination damages. Right now he's unhirable … [Read more...] about Penn St sued for $4 million by Mike McQueary

Life after sanctions for Penn State, Jordan Hill and company

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Defensive tackle Jordan Hill is arguably the best player on the current Penn State team (assuming Silas Redd leaves as he's rumored to be doing so). Hill was at Big Ten Media Day, so I asked him other than wins how does this team heal? "Being together, being through this.  Going out and just playing football. You know if we just sat there and gave up, we would regret it for … [Read more...] about Life after sanctions for Penn State, Jordan Hill and company

Update: Jerry Sandusky on Suicide Watch; Sanctions possible for PSU?

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Update from MSNBC: Karl Rominger said Sandusky was under individual guard at the county jail, known as suicide watch, and was apart from the general prison population, Reuters reported.  It was not clear if Sandusky had acted in a way that threatened his own life, or if the move was standard procedure in such a high-profile case. Rominger reiterated that the former … [Read more...] about Update: Jerry Sandusky on Suicide Watch; Sanctions possible for PSU?

2 potential jurors in Sandusky trial wearing Penn St. shirts; 3 jurors selected

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Having connections to Penn State University will not exactly eliminate your chances of serving on the jury for the Jerry Sandusky trial. Of course, sometimes the bias and slant is just way too obvious, like when potential jurors show up wearing Penn State t-shirts. From the award-winning Sarah Ganim of the Patriot News: … [Read more...] about 2 potential jurors in Sandusky trial wearing Penn St. shirts; 3 jurors selected

Pedophilia Stadium instead? Paterno family turns down Penn St. stadium namesake

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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

Penn State’s Tim Frazier has serious NBA potential

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In the Big Ten, Penn State is dead last in attendance. The Nittany Lions average about 7,000 but if you ever watched one of their home games on television, you'll see lots of empty seats in the lower bowl; to the point that it looks like they have 700 fans. And they're missing out too! And a bonafide NBA draft prospect in point guard Tim Frazier. Well, we're here to make sure … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Tim Frazier has serious NBA potential