Before we get into the comparisons and contrasts between Penn State at Northwestern, as well as Joe Paterno and Pat Fitzgerald, let's get this out of this way first- pretty much every major power conference college football program has had a scandal or two. You can look at just the Big Ten East division alone. Michigan State is suffering through a scandal that involves a … [Read more...] about Penn State at Northwestern Invites Joe Paterno-Pat Fitzgerald Comparisons
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Re-Examining HBO’s Joe Paterno Crime Film Drama
Given what happened at Northwestern this summer, and the similarities to what happened at Penn State in 2011, this weekend's meeting between the two programs provides the perfect time to re-examine the 2018 HBO film Paterno, which chronicles the when the nation learned what a monster former Penn State Defensive Coordinator Jerry Sandusky is. Here is our review and analysis, … [Read more...] about Re-Examining HBO’s Joe Paterno Crime Film Drama
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!
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
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
Penn State Loses First Game of Post-Paterno Era 17-14
Given what went on this past week in State College, many people worried about what might happen today in Penn State versus Nebraska. Some thought the game shouldn't even be played; out of both respect to Jerry Sandusky's victims and fear of public safety. There was a bomb threat; but luckily nothing was found and there have been no major injuries reported. Thus far, no other … [Read more...] about Penn State Loses First Game of Post-Paterno Era 17-14
#12 Penn State Nittany Lions #19 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
Penn State news that actually focuses on college football? Hhmm, yeah, we'll try. It's hard to think about football when you have a campus in mutiny due to the firing of one of the game's biggest icons. And that firing was justified because of the university's looking the other way while a defensive coordinator raped children. It's also harder to preview this game when … [Read more...] about #12 Penn State Nittany Lions #19 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Brutally Honest Game Preview
JOE PATERNO FIRED! Tom Bradley Named Penn St Interim Coach
The Penn State University board of trustees had an emergency meeting tonight and decided to dismiss Joe Paterno as head college football coach at Penn State University. I'm sure you know why. So it appears he will not go out at the end of the season, as he preferred to do. Defensive Coordinator Tom Bradley has been promoted to interim head coach; and he will lead … [Read more...] about JOE PATERNO FIRED! Tom Bradley Named Penn St Interim Coach