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
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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
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 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
Kentucky Wildcats Destroy Penn State Basketball 85-47
As the Penn State scandal has engulfed the nation, most of America is rooting against Penn State in every game they play. At least in college football. When it comes to the college basketball program, not many have anti-PSU vitriol. However, the 3-1 Nittany Lions men's hoops team did suffer their first loss of the young season today; and did so in extremely graphic fashion. … [Read more...] about Kentucky Wildcats Destroy Penn State Basketball 85-47
Penn St. Scandal Likely to Prompt Civil Suits, Sandusky’s 4th Victim Speaks Out
As more and more victims come forward in the Penn State sexual abuse scandal, it's becoming increasingly clear that there will be at least a few civil lawsuits against Sandusky, and possibly Penn State University following the criminal case. Penn State is a very large institution with a lot of money to hire the best legal talent. However, their lawyers will face a monumental … [Read more...] about Penn St. Scandal Likely to Prompt Civil Suits, Sandusky’s 4th Victim Speaks Out
Joe Paterno Visits Hospital for Unknown Ailment; Media Ignore It
Hard to believe a story like this slipped through the cracks. Joe Paterno, the recently fired Penn State head football coach and all-time leader in college football wins visited a campus infirmary and a local hospital Wednesday night for treatment of an undisclosed issue. And no one noticed. Questions abound about the 84-year-old coach's health in the wake of the scandal … [Read more...] about Joe Paterno Visits Hospital for Unknown Ailment; Media Ignore It