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'I know a little bit about this and that. Although in a 2004 profile in The New York Times, Paterno downplayed his intelligence. With an English degree from Brown and Coke-bottle glasses, Paterno has always joked about being 'an egghead' and has long claimed the poet Virgil as one of his greatest influences. They dropped the ball and I think they should all be held accountable.' JOE PATERNOįrom the moment he first came to Penn State in 1950, Joe Paterno has been as much a university professor as a football coach. If they would have done something about it in 1998, and then again in 2002 - there was two chances. He admitted that he lathered up my son they were naked and he bear-hugged him. I wish I were dead.' As she told the Patriot-News of Harrisburg: 'Jerry Sandusky admitted to my face, he admitted it. According to the grand jury summary, the mother of Victim 6, who made the initial allegation in 1998, confronted Sandusky about showering with her boy and he responded: 'I understand. (In light of the 40 counts of sexually abusing children-which Sandusky, through his attorney, denies- McCallum admitted that, like a lot of people, he was apparently fooled by the coach.)Īmong those not fooled by Sandusky were the mothers of two of the alleged victims.

'If Sandusky did not have such a human side, there would be a temptation around Happy Valley to canonize him: Saint Sandusky, leader of linebackers, molder of men,' Sports Illustrated's Jack McCallum wrote in a glowing 1999 profile, unaware that the university had already launched an investigation into abuse allegations.

Once considered the heir apparent to JoePa, Sandusky retired in 1999 to devote himself full time to his children's charity, Second Mile. A former defensive end for Paterno in the 1960s, Sandusky later became the dean of 'Linebacker U' and helped Penn State win its two college football national championships in the 1980s. Though Joe Paterno has been the face of Penn State football for nearly half a century, his longtime assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was the architect of the Nittany Lions' celebrated defense. Beaver Stadium expanded from 29,000 seats to 108,000 during the Paterno era and the school's endowment now exceeds $1bn. Without sacrificing athletic excellence, his football teams won two national championships (in 19) and Paterno turned the Nittany Lions into a prestigious and valuable national brand. In 1966, Paterno began his so-called 'Grand Experiment' at the school, stressing moral values, scholastic achievement, and high graduation rates for his players. All three continue to pancake, dominate, maul, and demoralize opposing defenders.While college football has been plagued by scandals over the decades, Penn State's program, under head coach Joe Paterno, has long been considered the exception. Offensive line commits Alex Birchmeier, J’Ven Williams, and Cooper Cousins all have new film from this past weekend. He’s also rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown. After throwing for 235 yards and a touchdown in a 42-19 victory this past weekend, Smolik has completed 66.2% of his passes for 1,158 yards, 10 touchdown and just four interceptions. Quarterback Jaxon Smolik is off to a strong start for Dowling Catholic in Iowa. Shakir had just two receptions and rushed for 11 yards, but he also had an interception that he returned 90 yards. In New Jersey, wide receiver Ejani Shakir and Winslow Township improved to 2-2 on the season with a 6-0 victory over Ocean City. He also had a pair of tackles and quarterback hurries on defense. Tight end Joey Schlaffer had four receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown for the Eagles. Defensively, he raked up seven tackles.Įxeter Township improved to 6-0 on the season with a 47-7 victory over Warwick. Nelson converted a pair of two-point tries for the Saints and he had 99 yards in punt return yards. Nelson had two carries for 65 yards with both going for touchdowns, as well as a pair of receptions for 11 yards. Future Nittany Lion safety, or potentially linebacker, DaKaari Nelson helped lead the Selma (AL) Saints to a 30-14 victory.

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