Paterno fired from Wal-Mart greeter position after rash of thefts on his watch
Paterno was relieved Friday of his duties as a greeter at the Wal-Mart in Pittson, Penn, about five miles outside of Happy Valley. Store personnel said the firing was related to a recent rash of store thefts that happened while Paterno was on duty.
In wake of Paterno scandal, ESPN staff to relearn sports
After four solid days of 24-hour television and radio coverage focusing almost entirely on the sexual abuse cover up at Penn State University, most—if not all—of ESPN’s personalities have forgotten their initial charge of broadcasting actual sport.
Kidnapped catcher Wilson Ramos implores that public worry not for him, but for poor...
Kidnapped Washington Nationals catcher Wilson Ramos was allowed to make one phone call to the media Thursday night but instead of conveying demands for ransom money or ensuring family members of his own safety, he used the time to make what he felt was a much more serious announcement.
Penn State to replace Paterno with retired Wal-Mart greeter
Penn State announced late Wednesday night that fired head coach Joe Paterno will be replaced by a 75-year-old man named Stanley Burdette who worked as a greeter at a State College Wal-Mart until he retired last month.
Penn State hires Paterno back after rioting students tip over TV news van
Early Thursday morning -- just hours after firing head coach Joe Paterno -- Penn State's board of trustees re-hired the legendary coach, saying they had been convinced to do so after rioting students overturned a TV news van in the streets of College Station in the wake of the termination.
Big Ten downgrades Penn State to new ‘Scumbags’ division
"We thought 'Legends' and 'Leaders' would each be a proper description of our programs, but we were wrong," said Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany. "Starting today there will be a third division for any schools in our conference that have been aiding and abetting known child molesters."
Griese, Brees ask Purdue to reclaim diplomas of Painter and Orton
Purdue University has long been known for its rich tradition of producing high quality quarterbacks. In fact, the West Lafayette, Indiana school proudly fashions itself the “Cradle of Quarterbacks.” Rightfully so, as the school boasts alumni including Bob Griese, Jim Everett, Len Dawson and Drew Brees.
