Category: penn state

November 11, 2011

Penn State-Nebraska has subplots galore

Filed under: penn state - 11 Nov 2011

BY STEPHEN J. PYTAK (STAFF WRITER spytak@republicanherald.com) Two Schuylkill County men on the Penn State Board of Trustees will work to assemble a team to investigate the sex abuse scandal at the university, according to the university website.

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November 9, 2011

Penn State Said to Be Planning Paterno Exit Amid Scandal

Filed under: penn state - 09 Nov 2011

By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette New Penn State basketball coach Patrick Chambers called Geno Thorpe early Tuesday morning to wish Thorpe a happy birthday. But it was Chambers who got his wish — a commitment from Thorpe.

He's reverently and affectionately …

November 8, 2011

Penn State sex abuse scandal chips at Joe Paterno legacy

Filed under: penn state - 08 Nov 2011

Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno will have his regularly scheduled press conference at noon Tuesday at Beaver Stadium. It's unclear whether he will answer any questions regarding the child sex abuse allegations

WASHINGTON (AP) — Education Secretary Arne Duncan said …

State Officials Blast Penn State in Sandusky Case

Filed under: penn state - 08 Nov 2011

The Penn State Nittany Lions (8-1, 5-0) stand atop the Big Ten at present and own a two-game lead over the Wisconsin Badgers in the Leaders division, but as SB Nation contributor Samuel Chi notes, their bowl position is far …

November 7, 2011

Sandusky probe: Penn St. officials face charges

Filed under: penn state - 07 Nov 2011

Penn State's athletic director and a finance official have stepped down from their duties to defend themselves against charges. In a win that evoked their Super Bowl triumph from the 2007 season, the Giants beat the Patriots in dramatic fashion.

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Penn State Officials Head to Court Amid Cover-Up Allegations, Sex Abuse Scandal

Filed under: penn state - 07 Nov 2011

Sunday's win over Penn State is the first 5-set victory Wisconsin experienced all season. It was also the Badgers' first win over the Nittany Lions since 2006. By Nick Korger To be the best, you have to beat the best …

Penn State guilty of big fumble

Filed under: penn state - 07 Nov 2011

HARRISBURG — State College, Pennsylvania and the college football world reeled Sunday after learning of a sex scandal and possible cover-up involving young boys at the Division 1 university. Under the leadership of Joe

Penn State's athletic director and vice-president for …

Former Penn State football coach charged with sexual assault

Filed under: penn state - 07 Nov 2011

By Adam Rittenberg Penn State, the only Big Ten team unbeaten in league play at 5-0, checks in at No. 12 in the standings released Sunday night. The Nittany Lions didn't play Saturday but moved up four spots, thanks in …

November 6, 2011

Two Penn State officials charged in connection with sex-abuse investigation

Filed under: penn state - 06 Nov 2011

The former defense coordinator for Penn State's football team is charged with sexually abusing eight boys through a charity he ran — and university officials are charged with covering it up.

In Illinois' first four appearances, the Orange and Blue exited …