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Penn State Football Hit Hard By NCAA, But…..

Penn State Football Hit Hard By NCAA, But…..

Yesterday the Joe Paterno statue was taken down, today the NCAA has all but taken down the Penn State football program, which he built. "In the Penn State case, the results were perverse and unconscionable,"

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The Passing Of Joe Paterno Through The Eyes Of A Penn State Student

The Passing Of Joe Paterno Through The Eyes Of A Penn State Student

I believe it was Football Eve 2009 (the pep rally we had the night before our first home game) in which Joe Paterno said he would still be coaching 40 years from now. Knowing that

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Are Outsiders Really Jealous Of Penn State?

Are Outsiders Really Jealous Of Penn State?

The most common response from Penn Staters to any criticism or indifference towards Joe Paterno this past week is: YOU’RE JUST JEALOUS OF US. Yes, Penn State is known for being a top party school,

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Is Twitter A Reliable Media Source, Despite Mistakes?

Is Twitter A Reliable Media Source, Despite Mistakes?

Was I surprised that Joe Paterno’s death was published early? No, timeliness is a key element of journalism and unfortunately in this case, it overshadowed that of the truth. The source of the tweet was

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Joe Paterno, Not Perfect But Still Quite A Guy

Joe Paterno, Not Perfect But Still Quite A Guy

We grew up watching someone from our childhood to our adult life and we just picture that the person is going to live forever.  We all know that is not true and that eventually everyone

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Does Paterno’s Mistake In The Sandusky Scandal Erase All His Good Deeds?

Does Paterno’s Mistake In The Sandusky Scandal Erase All His Good Deeds?

I take my hat off to the life which Joe Paterno lived and all the people he helped during his life.  I know quite a few people are saying that we shouldn't give him credit

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Sadly, Penn State’s Joe Paterno Passes Not Long After Being Fired

Sadly, Penn State’s Joe Paterno Passes Not Long After Being Fired

Penn State head coach Joe Paterno was unfairly judged. He went to his grave with a broken heart. Some say he was an ego maniac. News Flash: To be the best at what you do

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Penn State’s Joe Paterno Still Alive And Fighting For His Life

Penn State’s Joe Paterno Still Alive And Fighting For His Life

Former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition and fighting for his life at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa.  He's experienced some complications as he battles lung cancer. Paterno

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Jay Paterno Leaving His Coaching Position At Penn State

Jay Paterno Leaving His Coaching Position At Penn State

Joe Paterno's son, Jay, who was the quarterbacks' coach for the Nittany Lions has decided that he leaving the university and the coach position.  Paterno had been on his father Joe's staff for the last

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Penn State Coaching Search – A Fiasco Of The Highest Order

Penn State Coaching Search – A Fiasco Of The Highest Order

I am a proud alumnus of Penn State. What I am not proud of is this coaching search. Most college coaching searches these days take under two weeks. Penn State players, alumni, former players and

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