Penn State senior guard Tim Frazier, a preseason candidate for both the Wooden and Naismith national player of the year awards, will miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season due to an injury suffered in the Nittany Lions’ third game of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. … [Read more...] about No more Penn State Tim Fraziers: done for season, Achilles tear
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#102 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #102 Penn State Nittany Lions: College Basketball 111 in 111
2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
These are highly subject to change. Brady Hoke remarked at Media Day that UM was picked fifth in their division a year ago; and just outside the top 25 in the year they won their last national title- 1997. So maybe these rankings don't really mean all that much? Of course, that won't stop you from reading them and commenting, right? … [Read more...] about 2012 Big Ten Power Rankings: post media day edition
With Paterno Dead (RIP 1926-2012), Still Not Time To Discuss His Legacy
Just days after a controversial interview did little to stem the tide of animosity flooding his way, it was revealed that former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno had suffered a serious setback in his treatment for lung cancer, and that his family and friends were stationed by his bedside to say their final goodbyes. He died Sunday at the age of 85. His family released a … [Read more...] about With Paterno Dead (RIP 1926-2012), Still Not Time To Discuss His Legacy
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
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”
Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season
You'd be hard pressed to find an All-American college football season as obscure and overlooked as Devon Still in 2011. Sure, the pedophilia scandal at Penn State is much bigger and more important than football. And the media is treating it as such they should. Also, leading to Still's relative obscurity is the fact that offense sells tickets, and gets the glory. Defense is … [Read more...] about Amidst Scandal, Penn St DT Devon Still Quietly Having Dominant Season
Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
On Friday, the NCAA said they would launch their own investigation into the Penn State pedophilia scandal. This will accompany the criminal investigation into the allegations against Jerry Sandusky. And then there's the internal investigation by Penn State University itself. Former FBI director Louis Freeh was named Monday as the leader of that investigation. According to … [Read more...] about Penn State Gets Ex-FBI Director to Lead Internal Investigation
