Given what went on this past week in State College, many people worried about what might happen today in Penn State versus Nebraska. Some thought the game shouldn't even be played; out of both respect to Jerry Sandusky's victims and fear of public safety. There was a bomb threat; but luckily nothing was found and there have been no major injuries reported. Thus far, no other … [Read more...] about Penn State Loses First Game of Post-Paterno Era 17-14
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#12 Penn State Nittany Lions #19 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Penn State news that actually focuses on college football? Hhmm, yeah, we'll try. It's hard to think about football when you have a campus in mutiny due to the firing of one of the game's biggest icons. And that firing was justified because of the university's looking the other way while a defensive coordinator raped children. It's also harder to preview this game when … [Read more...] about #12 Penn State Nittany Lions #19 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Sandusky Lives Next to an Elementary School; Penn St Debt Downgraded?
The Penn State pedophile scandal is all-encompassing; the fallout from it is only in its infancy. And I hate to use a term relating to children when reporting on a child rape case, but the adverse effects on PSU have only just begun. This story is filled with sick, sordid details, and today we learned what might be the creepiest of all- Jerry Sandusky LIVES NEXT TO AN … [Read more...] about Sandusky Lives Next to an Elementary School; Penn St Debt Downgraded?
Penn State Places Coach Mike McQueary on Administrative Leave
Heads are rolling at Penn State. Joe Paterno is obviously the most marquee name, as his dismissal caused demonstrating and rioting. The Athletic Director, V.P. of Finance and University President are gone too. Yet Mike McQueary, the current wide receivers coach and then graduate assistant who actually witnessed one of the alleged anal rapes, is allowed to stay? (BREAKING … [Read more...] about Penn State Places Coach Mike McQueary on Administrative Leave
Why Isn’t the Big Ten Network Covering the Penn State Situation?
Last night, as the Penn State board of trustees met to discuss the firing of Joe Paterno, and a press conference with a trustee was broadcast live, ESPN and CNN covered the event. When PSU students took the streets and some even flipped over a television news van, both cable networks had cameras rolling and talking heads squawking. At the same time, Chicago-based BTN, which … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t the Big Ten Network Covering the Penn State Situation?
JOE PATERNO FIRED! Tom Bradley Named Penn St Interim Coach
The Penn State University board of trustees had an emergency meeting tonight and decided to dismiss Joe Paterno as head college football coach at Penn State University. I'm sure you know why. So it appears he will not go out at the end of the season, as he preferred to do. Defensive Coordinator Tom Bradley has been promoted to interim head coach; and he will lead … [Read more...] about JOE PATERNO FIRED! Tom Bradley Named Penn St Interim Coach
Jaguars, Penn St LB Paul Posluszny: Sandusky’s Revered at PSU
As you know, Penn State is known as "Linebacker U." At least it was prior to the child rape scandal which has engulfed the media world the past five days. Now Happy Valley is more known as "Creepy Valley." And when you read the quote below, it'll get even creepier. Paul Posluszny of the Jacksonville Jaguars shared his thoughts with Jacksonville.com. According to another … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Penn St LB Paul Posluszny: Sandusky’s Revered at PSU
Breaking: Penn State President Graham Spanier Gone By Day’s End
Multiple outlets, including ESPN, are reporting that Penn State president Graham Spanier will be gone by the end of the day- either he'll resign, or he'll be forced out. The man now nicknamed "Cocker Spanier" has gone unseen and unheard during all this. The on-campus rioting/demonstration last night conveyed that this has really gone on long enough. Obviously Spanier has … [Read more...] about Breaking: Penn State President Graham Spanier Gone By Day’s End
Joe Paterno’s 46th Season at Penn State will be Last
On Tuesday, Mark Viera and Pete Thamel of the New York Times reported that Penn State University is planning the resignation of long-time Head Coach Joe Paterno. We learned today that it will happen at the end of the 2011 season. JoePa will indeed step down; but not until finishing the seaon. Penn State had to make some heavy decisions these past 24 hours as the Jerry … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno’s 46th Season at Penn State will be Last
