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Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Danny Malter

Michigan running back Fitgerald Toussaint has pleaded guilty to operating while visually impaired.  Not a good time for the Wolverines as they prepare for their big showdown with Alabama ESPN: Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty Sports Illustrated: Lesser charge for … finish reading Michigan Running Back Pleads Guilty

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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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Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite all of the problems that have occurred at PSU, the one group who should not be punished is the football team. The players have done nothing wrong. And while the entire institution deserves to be punished, there are more … finish reading Penn State bowl discussion? They should play

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NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Once again there is an attempt to come up with a new solution to the “agent problem”. The difficulty is that these parties continue to miss the point.  You cannot solve a problem unless you accurately identify what the problem … finish reading NFL, NCAA and states get together to discuss agents; still missing the point

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Court Jester: Sandusky Shower

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Some great humor making the rounds Sandusky Shower

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Tennesse rejects discrimination claims of 3 women

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The University of Tennessee has rejected claims by three employees of its women’s athletics department who say they were discriminated against because their salaries were lower than those of employees in the men’s athletics department with comparable duties.

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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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Gary Pinkel arrested for DUI

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Missouri coach Gary Pinkel arrested for DUI. Best tweet about the situation:  SEC coaches are supposed to cheat, not break the law

Posted in Alcohol related, Arrests, Coaches, College Football, Current Stories, DUI, Daily Digest, Football, Police Blotter, The Ugly Truth, Traffic violations, Universities | Leave a comment

Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

First amendment is often brought up as a rationale but it probably is not applicable to sports team.  But the question is whether or not there is a basis for the schools to ban the use of social media. Interesting … finish reading Should schools enforce social media silence?

Posted in Athletes, Basketball, Blogs, Coaches, College Basketball, College Football, College Sports, Daily Digest, Facebook, Features & Commentary, Football, RTC (Rules to Change), Social media, Suspensions, Text messages, Twitter, Universities, WTL (Where's the Line?), You Tube | Leave a comment

Questions mounting about McQueary account of incident

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

You would hate to be a prosecutor in a case where your alleged star witness starts changing his story, adding facts which were never previously disclosed or firing off emails trying to defend himself. Yet that is where we are … finish reading Questions mounting about McQueary account of incident

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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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PSU police deny McQueary reported crime

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Despite his emails and protests that he had indeed reported the alleged incident he witnessed to the police. Mike McQueary’s story came into further question today amidst statements that he had not done so.

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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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Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

In the last week, the events at Penn State involving their football program and legendary coach Joe Paterno have taken over the news world. With such a big story connected to sports, coaching, leadership, morals, etc, The Positive Coaching Alliance … finish reading Guest column: Joe Paterno and the Moral Duty Required of Coaches

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Committee on Infractions Report on Oklahoma

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Always interesting to read a good summary of the actual report rather than the bullet point summaries which we normally see in the media.

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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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NYT: Devil and Joe Paterno

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Not surprisingly Joe Paterno is being compared to virtually everyone possible, and primarily in negative ways. NYT: Devil and Joe Paterno

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