Category Archives: Firings

Great irony in having Franco Harris removed as spokesperson for Paterno support

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once the public sentiment is against someone, speaking out on their behalf can be dangerous to your personal and professional reputation. Franco Harris was removed from a position with a local casino as a result of speaking publicly in support … finish reading Great irony in having Franco Harris removed as spokesperson for Paterno support

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Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

News just keeps pouring out about the connections of Second Mile to all types of celebrities, former athletes and now politicians. This Sports by Brooks article shows that PA governor Tom Corbett provided a grant of approximately $3 million for … finish reading Disturbing revelations about PA governor funding Second Mile

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SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

How could it?  How could things get any worse for PSU?  What else could they possibly screw up? SI has an extensive Special Report in the upcoming issue that will examine many aspects of the PSU drama.  Entitled:  Scandal. Shame.  … finish reading SI Cover Jinx will not apply to PSU

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Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In today’s world, the internet can be the police’s best friend because no other medium has the permanency and casualness. People rarely pay a lot of attention to what they write, but their words remain posted and are essentially archived … finish reading Internet posting leads to McQueary and other evidence

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Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lots of varying opinions on how much liability PSU should have, but one of the main issues is whether there are defenses (or smoke screens) that the school and its administration could use.  An interesting look here at the level … finish reading Lawyers say loophole could protect Paterno on civil suits

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New Judge assigned to Sandusky case

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

With everything going on at PSU it seems like a textbook case for “How to do EVERYTHING wrong.” But at least now we apparently will have a judge with no ties to Sandusky, PSU or Second Mile.

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Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Penn state scandal is a call to action For Immediate Release                                                              For More Information Contact: November 14, 2011                                                                   Dana Brueck 608/266-1221 MADISON — The Penn State child sexual assault scandal has put the issue of child abuse exactly where … finish reading Guest Post: Wisconsin Att. Gen J.B. Van Hollen: Penn State scandal is call to action

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Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bob Costas did a terrific job and remained poised and calm even in the face of some of the questionable responses he received from Jerry Sandusky. Here Costas takes a look back with Dan Patrick and discusses elements which were … finish reading Costas’ take on Sandusky interview

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Munson: Victims likely to sue

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Lester Munson is one of the rare media people who is able to translate the complexities of the legal process and break it down to a manageable format. Here he looks at the likelihood that the victims will sue PSU … finish reading Munson: Victims likely to sue

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Where does the Penn State saga leave us

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

What a wild week at Penn State Where does the school go from here?  How do they play a football game on Saturday What is the best way to proceed. The opinions vary widely and many questions remain: Here’s how … finish reading Where does the Penn State saga leave us

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Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Hank Williams comparison of Obama playing golf with House Speaker Boehner to Hitler playing Netanyahu was too much for ESPN to become overcome by an apology. Williams apologized but even in his apology Williams ruffled more feathers with this statement: … finish reading Hank Williams apology not enough to keep him on ESPN

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CAS dismisses Bin Hammam appeal

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  An injunction order against the Asian Football Confederation filed by its suspended president has been rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Mohammed Bin Hammam was banned for life by FIFA in July from all soccer activities for his … finish reading CAS dismisses Bin Hammam appeal

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Longhorn football official fired for harassment

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mauri Miller

ESPN show “Outside The Lines” reports that the associate athletics director for football operations at the University of Texas was dismissed from the school for repeated unwanted sexual advances towards a female administrative assistant. The university dismissed Cleve Bryant after … finish reading Longhorn football official fired for harassment

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Ohio State fires Paul Hamm after assault

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Gene Smith has certainly had his hands full. Ohio State has been on the front page of the sports pages for most of the last six months.  Now just as football season was starting and the school hoped that it … finish reading Ohio State fires Paul Hamm after assault

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NCAA’s Show Cause order against Pearl seems to be working

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The NCAA entered a “show cause” order against former Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl which would have made it difficult for any NCAA school to hire him.  It appears that the penalty is working as now Pearl has accepted a position … finish reading NCAA’s Show Cause order against Pearl seems to be working

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Okla. St. coach Gundy sued for firing carpenter for wearing OU t-shirt

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Roy Kessel

If you ever watch ESPN you see the various commercials that capture the passion of sports fans.   So it probably should come as no surprise that a college football coach would not be very happy about a worker coming to … finish reading Okla. St. coach Gundy sued for firing carpenter for wearing OU t-shirt

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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing fires employees charged with marijuana trafficking

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

We have all heard that you need fast vehicles to get away from the police but this is ridiculous.  So when you have 10.5 pounds of pot you better make a clean getawy. But according to the ESPN.com’s David Newton, … finish reading Earnhardt Ganassi Racing fires employees charged with marijuana trafficking

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Lisle Austin suspended by FIFA

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

FIFA suspended Caribbean soccer official Lisle Austin for a year for breaching statutes in the ongoing fallout from the presidential election bribery scandal according to an AP report. FIFA’s disciplinary committee suspended Austin (an ally of former FIFA vice president … finish reading Lisle Austin suspended by FIFA

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FIFA bans 6 officials for life

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

FIFA has banned six officials for life after they helped fix two international exhibitions. The three Hungarian and three Bosnian match officials were banned after all seven goals in a Feb. 9 doubleheader (Latvia vs. Bolivia, Bulgaria vs. Estonia) organized by a … finish reading FIFA bans 6 officials for life

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Boise States fires AD Gene Bleymaier

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the wake of the NCAA investigation into a variety of its sports programs, Boise State has elected to terminate the contract of athletic director Gene Bleymaier. Bleymaier was largely credited with helping bring Boise State into the big time … finish reading Boise States fires AD Gene Bleymaier

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