It looks like things are finally getting done in the Penn State Jerry Sandusky child rape case. Now the Federal officials are stepping in and turning the wheels, overriding the inactivity that we've seen from the state and local levels. From the AP: … [Read more...] about Feds subpoena Penn St. Univ in Sandusky case; seek financial records
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Jerry Sandusky Watched Paterno’s Last Game in Beaver Stadium President’s Box!
There really is no way to describe just how much Jerry Sandusky truly was an integral part of the Penn State program. Even up to the final days before his arrest, and the media sensation exploded, Sandusky was a college football institution in State College, long after his retirement. From the Patriot News: … [Read more...] about Jerry Sandusky Watched Paterno’s Last Game in Beaver Stadium President’s Box!
Penn State Still Nowhere Close to Finding New Coach
Forget all those rumors you've heard about who is to be the successor to Joe Paterno at Penn State. Eric Mangini? Nah, not gonna happen. They're no more closer to finding their new college football coach today than on the day Paterno was fired. Penn State's acting Athletic Director David Joyner said during a Ticket City Bowl public event in Dallas that the search to replace … [Read more...] about Penn State Still Nowhere Close to Finding New Coach
Joe Paterno’s 1992 Letter to College Presidents Reeks of Fraud
Given what kind of year it's been for Penn State, Jerry Sandusky and Joe Paterno, this old letter I saw republished on Athlon seems perfect for revisiting. Sandusky looks guilty as sin for the crimes alleged against him, and Paterno looks like the complete opposite of the man who was named Sports Illustrated "Sportsman of the Year" in 1986. Think about that for a second, … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno’s 1992 Letter to College Presidents Reeks of Fraud
Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Yesterday the embattled Mike McQueary gave his testimony at the preliminary hearing for two Penn State officials (former Athletic Director Tim Curley and V.P. Gary Schultz) charged with lying to the grand jury investigating sex crimes by Jerry Sandusky. The former Penn State coach and recruiting coordinator appears to no longer be with the program, but his testimony to be … [Read more...] about Mike McQueary Told Paterno he Witnessed “Extremely Sexual” Acts by Sandusky
Alleged Child Molestor Jerry Sandusky Actually Has Supporters
A few years ago I attended a play about Benedict Arnold. Being a Revolutionary War buff, I enjoy these kinds of things, but I had no idea the theme and moral of the stage show would influence my future writing as much as it does. The play went through the story of how Arnold stabbed the American colonists in the back by giving up Fort Ticonderoga to the … [Read more...] about Alleged Child Molestor Jerry Sandusky Actually Has Supporters
Paterno Testimony: Would Have done more but didn’t want to Ruin A.D.’s Weekend
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
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