Former Penn State assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky was sentenced this morning to 30 - 60 years in prison. Sandusky was convited of 45 counts of sexual abuse. Before the sentence was read this morning, Sandusky recorded a message to his accusers last night. You can listen to that here, if you can stomach it.
Finally, something I'm happy to report about on the Penn State story. My thoughts on Penn State's recent punishment, the red-hot Tigers, and the Lions recent decision to cut a knucklehead.
Sanctions were levied against the Penn State football team on Monday by the NCAA for its role in the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal and while the school avoided the ‘death penalty,’ it was still hit hard.
I hope this is the last time I ever write about Penn State Football and the horrific sexual scandal that surrounds it. My thoughts on what needs to happen to the school and the football program, plus the Tigers coming back to life and why I'm glad the Lions didn't give Cliff Avril a long time deal.
Now that the NBA Finals are over, America can finally turn back to it's favorite summertime past time, waiting for football season to start. Until we get there though, let's talk Tigers, Pistons and why the guilty verdict in the Jerry Sandusky case should just be the beginning.
The country is still in shock over the recently exposed sexual abuse scandal at Penn State. Childhood sexual abuse isn't an easy subject to talk about, but awareness needs to be raised. Former NFL player Heath Evans runs a foundation that tackles the very tough issue.
Legendary coach Joe Paterno may be in his final days on the sidelines at Penn State, according to The New York Times.
The report cites two unnamed sources close to the PSU Board of Trustees who say that, while the exact timing and manner of his exit is still being discussed, it is clear that Paterno will not be back to coach the Nittany Lions next season.