by Travis Normand
While no criminal charges have been filed against former Penn State President Graham Spanier, he is not sitting on the sidelines waiting to act.
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier prepares his defense (if needed)
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Questioning the NCAA’s decision making
by Travis Normand
After yesterday’s announcement by the NCAA that it was levying heavy penalties against Penn State University, I have been scratching my head trying to figure out how to respond.
I still plan on coming up with my own personal response to this mess, but in the mean time, I am thrilled to see what some of the nation’s top college football writers have said. While my own thoughts are not completely formulated yet, I know which way I am leaning, and it’s not in the same direction as the NCAA.
Dez Bryant Charged With Misdemeanor Assault
by Travis Normand
Oklahoma State, you must be so proud of your once great receiver.
Dez Bryant, the Oklahoma State receiver who was issued a suspension from the NCAA (while at Oklahoma State) due to his interactions with Deion Sanders and then lying about such interaction to NCAA investigators, has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault.
Peachy Paterno Ice Cream
by Travis Normand
According to the Associated Press, Peachy Paterno ice cream will continue to be sold on the Penn State campus.
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences announced on Monday that Peachy Paterno will remain in the freezers at the Berkey Creamery. Additionally, for the next year, the sales generated from the famous flavor will be donated to a charity that deals with the world-wide issue of child sex abuse.
Penn State President Erickson gives in to anonymous threats!
by Travis Normand
On Sunday morning 22 July 2012, almost under the cover of darkness, the orders of Penn State President Rodney Erickson were carried out and Joe Paterno’s statue was removed. Access to the statue was blocked off shortly after 6:00 am on Sunday morning and the statue was fully removed by 8:20.
Sara Lampe criticizes Gary Pinkel for no apparent reason
by Travis Normand
By now I am sure you have read about Sara Lampe, the Missouri politician that has attempted to use Gary Pinkel to further her political aspirations of winning her parties nomination for Lt. Governor (the primary is set for August 7). While Lampe has said that her critical statements of Pinkel have nothing to do with the fact that she is running for public office, can anyone really believe her? Only the most sycophantic of Lampe worshippers would.
Lampe is criticizing Pinkel for saying some positive things about a friend and man he knew professionally. Does this mean her message is that despite any potential wrong-doings, not even a friend can be supportive of another? Seems a little harsh.
Samantha Steele replacing Erin Andrews
by Travis Normand
Okay, so the press release from ESPN doesn’t say that Samantha Steele is actually replacing Erin Andrews. However, College Gameday did have a vacancy due to Andrews’ departure and Samantha Steele does look strikingly similar to EA. I guess this means that EA wasn’t as great/unique as some thought she was.
Davey O’Brien QB Award Watch List Announced
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This year’s list, which was compiled by a subset of the Davey O’Brien National Selection Committee, features 34 of the nation’s best college quarterbacks who were selected based on player performance during the previous year and expectations heading into the 2012 college football season.
Erin Andrews leaves ESPN; Becomes Irrelevant (Possibly)
by Travis Normand
When I heard that Erin Andrews had left ESPN for Fox I was perplexed as to why she would do something so harmful to her career. It didn’t seem like a good move to me, but then again, what the heck do I know. Maybe she wanted to cover the World Series, or some other event that Fox owns the broadcasting rights too (like NASCAR).
Best JoPa Column yet!
by Travis Normand
Please take a minute to read one of the latest posts over at BlackShoeDiaries.com.
I was going to write something about the column itself, but I am not sure where to start. I think the best thing to do is just let it speak for itself.
To the author of the post….Bravo Sir! Well said.
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