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Tom Bradley Fondly Shares His Memories of Joe Paterno

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Joe Paterno will likely be remembered, especially in the short-term, as an iconic college football coach whose career ended abruptly due to a scandal. Former player and assistant coach Tom Bradley will remember his mentor most for the things that people didn't see. Bradley, who took over in the interim when ...

Bobby Bowden Stunned by Joe Paterno’s Passing: “It seems like everything hit him at one time. I sure hate it.”

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

For decades, Bobby Bowden and Joe Paterno raced up the leaderboard to become the two winningest head coaches in Division I football history. Paterno ultimately edged Bowden, but it's hard to argue that Bowden's legacy will be largely pristine while Paterno will forever be remembered for his rapid downfall in the final ...

Al Golden on Joe Paterno’s Death: “What a tragedy the way it ended. I believe he died of a broken heart.”

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

In a tragic turn of events, former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno died of lung cancer over the weekend at the age of 85. Back in early November the world came crashing down for Paterno as allegations of child abuse by Jerry Sandusky rocked Penn State University with a ...

Bill O’Brien: “I have a hard enough time being Bill O’Brien. I’m not going to try to be Joe Paterno”

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

For Bill O’Brien, this time of the year is usually pretty busy, but this year it has been ratcheted up a few notches. Not only is O’Brien trying to put together a game plan for the New England Patriots in advance of the AFC Championship game against one of the ...

Penn State Sex Scandal: Dave Joyner Tabs Bill O’Brien of Patriots to Guide Restoration of Nittany Lions’ Proud Football Program

Friday, January 13th, 2012

It seems that most people are finally over the initial shock that Penn State hired New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien to replace the legendary Joe Paterno as head coach of the Nittany Lions football program. When the hiring was first announced over the weekend however, the news was ...

Jack and Jackie Harbaugh Won’t Be Sticking Around for the Manning Treatment on Thursday

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

When Jim and John Harbaugh face off during a Thanksgiving Day coaching battle royale on Thursday, their parents will be watching, but they'll be doing so on a television. Jack and Jackie Harbaugh have watched in the past when brothers Peyton and Eli Manning have squared off on the field ...

Dr. Mark Emmert on Penn State Sex Scandal: “While they’re still just allegations, it’s certainly deplorable when you think about what might have happened here.”

Friday, November 18th, 2011

As the scandal at Penn State continues, many are wondering what the ramifications will be at the NCAA level. The answers to that question make take some time. NCAA president Dr. Mark Emmert says the organization will continue to look at the situation and as the facts of the case ...

Shane Battier: “If the NBA Were to Never Settle, I Could Go Out and Get a Job”

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Shane Battier doesn't know when he'll be playing basketball again. He also doesn't know who he'd be playing for. Battier is one of those interesting cases of being a free agent who can't discuss or sign a deal with teams during the NBA lockout, but he doesn't seem all that ...

Buzz Bissinger on Joe Paterno: “He was not a good guy. He wasn’t. He was power crazy, he listened to nobody…”

Friday, November 18th, 2011

We've tried to limit our interview coverage of the Jerry Sandusky and Penn State sex scandal to those either directly  involved with the program or with close ties to the individuals at the heart of the sordid saga. But let's make an exception for the always-opinionated Buzz Bissinger. No, not ...

Bill Clinton Talks New Book ‘Back to Work’, his Beloved Arkansas Razorbacks’ Looming Showdown with LSU, and the Penn State Sex Scandal

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

No matter which way you lean politically, it's hard not to at least respect and appreciate Bill Clinton for his ability to carry on a conversation regardless of the topic. I know there's plenty of folks who can't stand the 42nd President of the United States for his Slick Willie ...