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Penn State Slammed with NCAA Sanctions in Wake of Jerry Sandusky Scandal

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:42:53 +0000

Sanctions were levied against the Penn State football team on Monday by the NCAA for its role in the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal and while the school avoided the ‘death penalty,’ it was still hit hard.

Joe Paterno Dies at 85

Lynn Quale — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:51:49 +0000

Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno died of lung cancer Sunday morning surrounded by his family. Paterno was diagnosed with what his family called a treatable form of the disease shortly after he was fired. According to CNN.com, the family statement said “It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed [...]

Penn State to Hire New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien as New Head Coach

Wes Glinsmann — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:56:43 +0000

Penn State is preparing to turn at least one page in the darkest chapter in school history, as ESPN reports the school has chosen New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien as the Nittany Lions’ new head coach.

The official announcement is expected to come Saturday, but sources report that the deal is done and that O’Brien will officially resume his new role as soon as the Patriots season is over.

Joe Paterno Afflicted with Lung Cancer After Firing From Penn State

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:00:24 +0000

Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.

Big Ten Removes Joe Paterno's Name From Championship Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:15:11 +0000

In the wake of the ongoing child sex abuse scandal that rocked the Penn State campus, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany announced Monday that the trophy given to the winner of the first-ever Big Ten championship game will no longer bear the name of legendary coach Joe Paterno.

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Fired Amidst Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:09:06 +0000

The Penn State Board of Trustees announced Thursday it is firing longtime football coach Joe Paterno, as well as university president Graham Spanier. Both officials are accused of not reporting to police knowledge of sexual abuses against children by a member of their staff. Paterno turned in his resignation earlier Thursday, but Penn State’s board [...]

Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno Could Lose His Job in Wake of Sex Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:53:19 +0000

Legendary coach Joe Paterno may be in his final days on the sidelines at Penn State, according to The New York Times.

The report cites two unnamed sources close to the PSU Board of Trustees who say that, while the exact timing and manner of his exit is still being discussed, it is clear that Paterno will not be back to coach the Nittany Lions next season.