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
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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
Jerry Sandusky Denied Coaching Job Last Year; Harassed College
The big news today concerning Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was how he stunned a packed courtroom by backing out of a preliminary hearing at the last minute, avoiding a face-to-face confrontation with accusers. Sandusky pleaded not guilty and vowed afterward to "stay the course, to fight for four quarters." He waived his right to a preliminary … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky Denied Coaching Job Last Year; Harassed College
Pennsylvania Residents Approve (Barely) of Penn St. Firings
It was a very narrow margin, 52-43%, but the people of Pennsylvania do support the recent firing of Joe Paterno a Quinnipiac University poll of 1,453 registered voters said. The poll has +/- 2.6% margin for errors. By a more overwhelming majority, 74-13%, voters supported the firing of former University President Graham Spanier. h/t to Pittsburgh Post Gazette … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Residents Approve (Barely) of Penn St. Firings
Big 10 Statement on Penn St; Potential “Lack of Institutional Control”
The open college football head coaching position at PSU looks much less attractive today. Public statements released today make future sanctions against the school look much more likely. The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellor met this week to discuss several items, including the mess at Penn State University. The Big Ten office issued the following statement from the … [Read more...] about Big 10 Statement on Penn St; Potential “Lack of Institutional Control”
Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky Arrested, Arraigned Again
If you thought it was disgusting and disturbing that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was out walking around freely (as I certainly did) then you will no doubt exact a measure of satisfaction, a sense of justice from today's news story. I mean the guy lived across the street from an elementary school- how f***d up is that? And does/did have a wife? Who … [Read more...] about Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky Arrested, Arraigned Again
Penn State Actually Believed Urban Meyer was Coming to Them
Urban Meyer to Ohio State was a done deal long before it was announced yesterday. In Columbus, it was public knowledge in about Late September to early October. Yet, people who live in the Penn State bubble actually believed Meyer would come to this program, even after the pedophile scandal broke, and the sky fell in on the program. Sure, many more denizens of Creepy Valley … [Read more...] about Penn State Actually Believed Urban Meyer was Coming to Them
Kentucky Wildcats Destroy Penn State Basketball 85-47
As the Penn State scandal has engulfed the nation, most of America is rooting against Penn State in every game they play. At least in college football. When it comes to the college basketball program, not many have anti-PSU vitriol. However, the 3-1 Nittany Lions men's hoops team did suffer their first loss of the young season today; and did so in extremely graphic fashion. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Destroy Penn State Basketball 85-47
Penn St. Scandal Likely to Prompt Civil Suits, Sandusky’s 4th Victim Speaks Out
As more and more victims come forward in the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, it's becoming increasingly clear that there will be at least a few civil lawsuits against Sandusky, and possibly Penn State University following the criminal case. Penn State is a very large institution with a lot of money to hire the best legal talent. However, their lawyers will face a monumental … [Read more...] about Penn St. Scandal Likely to Prompt Civil Suits, Sandusky’s 4th Victim Speaks Out
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