For all the talk of the death penalty, and what Penn State got sanctioned with, (and what they didn't get sanctioned with) one penalty would have hit PSU very hard had it been applied- a television ban. Penn St. athletic director David Joyner was at Big Ten Media Day, and he discussed how much tv coverage of the team means to his program: … [Read more...] about Penn State lucky to avoid television banishment
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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
Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
It's the topic everyone wants to talk about today, and for good reason- Penn State. The sanctions handed down by the NCAA and the Big Ten will dominate sports media today, and the talk of the league media days later this week. Now only four teams within the Leaders division are eligible for the league title game: Illinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Wisconsin. Therefore, all four … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers comment on Penn State sanctions
Update: Jerry Sandusky on Suicide Watch; Sanctions possible for PSU?
Update from MSNBC: Karl Rominger said Sandusky was under individual guard at the county jail, known as suicide watch, and was apart from the general prison population, Reuters reported. It was not clear if Sandusky had acted in a way that threatened his own life, or if the move was standard procedure in such a high-profile case. Rominger reiterated that the former … [Read more...] about Update: Jerry Sandusky on Suicide Watch; Sanctions possible for PSU?
More Penn State coaches say they showered with young boys
Just when you thought the details of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, and the Penn State cover-up of his alleged child rape couldn't offend your sensibilities and morals any further, we learned today during the Sandusky trial that other coaches, in addition to Jerry Sandusky used to shower with little boys in Happy Valley. Yes, this only gets creepier, sicker and weirder. … [Read more...] about More Penn State coaches say they showered with young boys
Mike McQueary to sue Penn State, seek whistleblower status
Former Penn State wide receivers coach Mike McQueary is filing a whistleblower lawsuit against Penn State. The paperwork was filed today on behalf of his lawyer Eliot Strokoff. That is his name- how unfortunate that we are not joking. You have to admit that's funny. Genuinely funny, not dark humor like how Jerry Sandusky is being represented by a man who impregnated a minor … [Read more...] about Mike McQueary to sue Penn State, seek whistleblower status
Pedophilia Stadium instead? Paterno family turns down Penn St. stadium namesake
The family of Joe Paterno turned down an offer from Penn State University, which sought to rename Beaver Stadium after the late college football leader in Division 1 coaching victories, according to a report from The Patriot-News yesterday. How about Child Rape Stadium instead? That way you can name it after Paterno's right hand man of many years Jerry Sandusky. I just … [Read more...] about Pedophilia Stadium instead? Paterno family turns down Penn St. stadium namesake
Penn State spring football, life after Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno
It was the biggest fall from grace in sports history. Joe Paterno, the all time college football leader in wins, lives just long enough to see his reputation tarnished as an enabler of child rape, and the job he held for multiple decades terminated. Before Paterno passed on, he stayed alive long enough to see his former right hand man, Jerry Sandusky, deservedly vilified in … [Read more...] about Penn State spring football, life after Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno