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
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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
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
Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
The alleged atrocities of Jerry Sandusky have caused some heavy hearts around the country in recent weeks. The Bob Costas interview did little to engender public support for the accused. The public outcry has included indignation toward those in the Penn State family who allowed the supposed behavior to continue over a substantial period of time. Joe Paterno has experienced … [Read more...] about Tony Dungy: The Man for the Open Penn State Job?
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