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NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions Reuters - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants … More »NCAA denies Paterno family appeal of sanctions
(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association said Friday it will not consider appeal of sanctions against Penn State reportedly filed by the family of late coach Joe Paterno, after the conviction of one of the coach's long-time assistants on child abuse sex charges. "Penn State's sanctions are not subject to …
Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions AP - Fri, Aug 3, 2012
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother. More »Paterno family intends to appeal NCAA sanctions
Joe Paterno's family said it planned to appeal the sanctions imposed by the NCAA against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. The governing body's response: Don't bother.
NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to new, more severe penalty structure with bans, fines, coaches in spotlight
INDIANAPOLIS - Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal Reuters - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body … More »Obama: Penn State punishment "appropriate" in Sandusky scandal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said the NCAA penalties imposed on Penn State University for the school's failure to stop football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children were "appropriate" punishment. The NCAA, the governing body of U.S. college sports, fined Penn State $60 million and voided its …
NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State. More »NCAA moves closer to sweeping penalties overhaul
Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the most egregious rule-breakers, NCAA leaders endorsed a proposal Thursday that would make schools subject to the same crippling penalties just handed to Penn State.
Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor AP - Thu, Aug 2, 2012
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor. More »Alabama all-star game lands title sponsor
The new college football all-star game has landed a title sponsor.
Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions AP - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to Penn State's football program for the school's handling of his child sexual abuse scandal and maintains his innocence as he awaits sentencing, his defense lawyer said Wednesday. More »Lawyer: Sandusky upset over Penn State sanctions
Jerry Sandusky is distraught over the NCAA penalties issued to Penn State's football program for the school's handling of his child sexual abuse scandal and maintains his innocence as he awaits sentencing, his defense lawyer said Wednesday.
Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State Reuters - Wed, Aug 1, 2012
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. … More »Former Senator Mitchell tapped to monitor Penn State
(Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Wednesday appointed former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell to monitor Penn State's compliance with sanctions it faces for failing to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said Mitchell would …
Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Scandal tainted their school and the legacy of a Hall of Fame coach. More »Fans rally for PSU players, hope Redd, others stay
Scandal tainted their school and the legacy of a Hall of Fame coach.
Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
The Green Bay Packers top the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls. More »Packers top first-ever AP Pro32 rankings
The Green Bay Packers top the first-ever AP Pro32 NFL power rankings, a new pro football version of the AP Top 25 college football and basketball polls.
Federal court fight continues over America’s first great Olympian National Constitution Center - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
It was 100 years ago this month that Jim Thorpe put America on the world’s sports map and made the Olympics a global phenomenon. But the fight over Thorpe’s body still lingers in a federal court. More »Federal court fight continues over America’s first great Olympian
It was 100 years ago this month that Jim Thorpe put America on the world’s sports map and made the Olympics a global phenomenon. But the fight over Thorpe’s body still lingers in a federal court.
Amid roster questions, fans to rally for PSU team AP - Tue, Jul 31, 2012
An early-morning rally for Penn State football players could provide the perfect opportunity for fans to try to sway star tailback Silas Redd to stay in Happy Valley. More »Amid roster questions, fans to rally for PSU team
An early-morning rally for Penn State football players could provide the perfect opportunity for fans to try to sway star tailback Silas Redd to stay in Happy Valley.
Safety becomes first player to leave Penn State AP - Mon, Jul 30, 2012
Penn State backup safety Tim Buckley is the first Nittany Lion to transfer in the wake of the NCAA sanctions against the university. More »Safety becomes first player to leave Penn State
Penn State backup safety Tim Buckley is the first Nittany Lion to transfer in the wake of the NCAA sanctions against the university.
Chick-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol AP - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement. More »Chick-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement.
Florida State's Fisher stops players from tweeting AP - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has told his players they can't use their Twitter accounts for the rest of the year. More »Florida State's Fisher stops players from tweeting
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has told his players they can't use their Twitter accounts for the rest of the year.
NCAA crackdown shouldn't stop at Penn State: BCS uses students like gladiators Christian Science Monitor - Fri, Jul 27, 2012
The NCAA has fined Penn State $60 million, reversed its football wins from 1998 to 2011, and the statue of beloved Joe Paterno has been taken down. Former FBI director Louis J. Freeh’s investigation of Penn State’s cover-up of Jery Sandusky’s sex abuse … More »NCAA crackdown shouldn't stop at Penn State: BCS uses students like gladiators
The NCAA has fined Penn State $60 million, reversed its football wins from 1998 to 2011, and the statue of beloved Joe Paterno has been taken down. Former FBI director Louis J. Freeh’s investigation of Penn State’s cover-up of Jery Sandusky’s sex abuse found a “total disregard for the safety and welfare of Sandusky’s child …
PSU coach O'Brien: Team will stay together AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
Bill O'Brien is looking straight ahead. It's the only choice he really has at Penn State. More »PSU coach O'Brien: Team will stay together
Bill O'Brien is looking straight ahead. It's the only choice he really has at Penn State.
Chik-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement. More »Chik-fil-A sandwiches become a political symbol
All of a sudden, biting into a fried chicken sandwich has become a political statement.
Trustees: Sanctions better than football ban AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
the so-called "death penalty" — would have been worse. More »Trustees: Sanctions better than football ban
the so-called "death penalty" — would have been worse.
While opponents recruit Penn State players, group of Nittany Lions vow to stick with school AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike. More »While opponents recruit Penn State players, group of Nittany Lions vow to stick with school
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike.
Sanctions give PSU opponents chance to cherry pick AP - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike. More »Sanctions give PSU opponents chance to cherry pick
If you are a college football coach in need of a player or two, Penn State's misfortune could turn out to be your team's lucky strike.
Penn State Takes a Pounding on Child Rape, and It’s Not Enough Takepart.com - Thu, Jul 26, 2012
On Monday, Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, surrendered to a consent decree imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that fined the school $60 million, voided all the football team’s victories since 1998, … More »Penn State Takes a Pounding on Child Rape, and It’s Not Enough
On Monday, Pennsylvania State University, better known as Penn State, surrendered to a consent decree imposed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that fined the school $60 million, voided all the football team’s victories since 1998, banned the team from postseason bowl games for four years and reduced …
Penn State president says 4-year ban was floated AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the NCAA imposed sanctions this week over the school's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, a university spokesman said Wednesday. More »Penn State president says 4-year ban was floated
Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the NCAA imposed sanctions this week over the school's handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, a university spokesman said Wednesday.
Penn St players vow to stick together post-scandal AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
The Penn State football players looked on stoically as two of their teammates announced to the world: "We're going to see this thing through." More »Penn St players vow to stick together post-scandal
The Penn State football players looked on stoically as two of their teammates announced to the world: "We're going to see this thing through."
AP source: PSU trustees meeting on NCAA penalty AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
The Penn State Board of Trustees gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss whether President Rodney Erickson had the authority to agree to unprecedented NCAA sanctions against the football program without first getting the board's approval, according to … More »AP source: PSU trustees meeting on NCAA penalty
The Penn State Board of Trustees gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss whether President Rodney Erickson had the authority to agree to unprecedented NCAA sanctions against the football program without first getting the board's approval, according to a person with knowledge of the meeting.
Arkansas pushing Wilson, Davis into Heisman talk AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
If it seems to the average college football fan that Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson and running back Knile Davis have been everywhere this summer, it's with good reason. More »Arkansas pushing Wilson, Davis into Heisman talk
If it seems to the average college football fan that Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson and running back Knile Davis have been everywhere this summer, it's with good reason.
George, Harrington to work as Fox college analysts AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
Eddie George and Joey Harrington will serve as analysts on Fox's new college football studio show. More »George, Harrington to work as Fox college analysts
Eddie George and Joey Harrington will serve as analysts on Fox's new college football studio show.
ON FOOTBALL: Penn State program far from dead AP - Wed, Jul 25, 2012
The mere suggestion that NCAA sanctions against Penn State were worse than receiving the so-called death penalty were enough to make first-year coach Bill O'Brien raise his voice a notch. More »ON FOOTBALL: Penn State program far from dead
The mere suggestion that NCAA sanctions against Penn State were worse than receiving the so-called death penalty were enough to make first-year coach Bill O'Brien raise his voice a notch.
Penn State loses one sponsor, others could follow AP - Tue, Jul 24, 2012
State Farm is pulling its ads from Penn State football broadcasts, while General Motors is reconsidering its sponsorship deal and Wall Street is threatening to downgrade the school's credit rating, suggesting the price of the sexual abuse scandal could … More »Penn State loses one sponsor, others could follow
State Farm is pulling its ads from Penn State football broadcasts, while General Motors is reconsidering its sponsorship deal and Wall Street is threatening to downgrade the school's credit rating, suggesting the price of the sexual abuse scandal could go well beyond the $60 million fine and other penalties imposed by …
Penn St. early foes planning to keep focus on game AP - Tue, Jul 24, 2012
Ohio coach Frank Solich knows what to expect Sept. 1 when his team is the first to play Penn State. More »Penn St. early foes planning to keep focus on game
Ohio coach Frank Solich knows what to expect Sept. 1 when his team is the first to play Penn State.