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”
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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
Penn State Beats Ohio State in “Scandal Bowl;” Tom Bradley’s 1st W
Interim Penn State Head Coach Tom Bradley told the media at his postgame press conference: “This win isn’t about me; it’s about the players and this team. I don’t think any team in the history of college football has been through so much in such a time period and to hang in there and fight their way through it is great." And to some extent he has a point, the players are … [Read more...] about Penn State Beats Ohio State in “Scandal Bowl;” Tom Bradley’s 1st W
Penn State Scandal Reaches South Park (Video)
Well, that didn't take long. You knew America's most irreverent and possibly most polarizing satirists were going to weigh in on the Penn State scandal much sooner rather than later. I recommend that you watch the rerun of last night's episode of South Park on Comedy Central! Check your digital listings guide and DVR it! It was hilarious; not just because of the Penn State … [Read more...] about Penn State Scandal Reaches South Park (Video)
Penn St. Scandal Link Bank 11-16-11: Sandusky, McQueary, JoePa
As you no doubt heard, Mike McQueary, who might have possible whistle-blower status in the Penn St. scandal, is in a secure location. This is because he's received death threats for so-called "ratting out" Joe Paterno; which reminds us how backwards and unthinking so many people are. Anyways, it surfaced yesterday that McQueary claims he did go to the police, contradicting … [Read more...] about Penn St. Scandal Link Bank 11-16-11: Sandusky, McQueary, JoePa
Penn St. Scandal: Guest Post By the Wisconsin Attorney General
The Penn State pedophile scandal has dominating the headlines for the past week, and it should. This is much more than the biggest story in college football or even sports history. Joe Paterno could be one of the biggest falls from grace in American history. Therefore, the media overkill is justified, and it's just getting warmed up. That said I am honored, no make that … [Read more...] about Penn St. Scandal: Guest Post By the Wisconsin Attorney General
Second Mile President Steps Down, Paterno Name Removed from Big 10 Trophy
The Second Mile, the charity at the center of the child sex-abuse charges against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is obviously in major turmoil right now. And also in transition. Today the current president resigned, saying he hoped his leave would help restore faith in their mission. The charity also announced it had hired Philadelphia's longtime … [Read more...] about Second Mile President Steps Down, Paterno Name Removed from Big 10 Trophy