Penn State Football

[86WARD]

Too soon! :doh:

Nah...

[steelerdiva]

Too soon! :doh:

What he said.

[I-Want-Troy's-Hair]

grand jury testimony from 8 victims . what a sick bastard.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/documents/sandusky-grand-jury-report11052011.html

[SteelMember]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/201111/20111110mhbradleyhp_330.jpg

[SteelMember]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/201111/20111110mhbradleyhp_330.jpg

This is the job he wanted, but I'm sure no way close to the way he thought he might get it.

[SteelMember]

Erickson vows to 'restore the honor'
Penn State's interim president tries to get university moving again in wake of scandal

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In his first major action since taking over as interim president of Penn State University, Rod Erickson outlined to trustees and administrators his plan to "get the university back moving again."

Less than a day after that board dismissed football coach Joe Paterno and forced the resignation of president Graham Spanier amid a child sex abuse scandal that has drawn national attention, Mr. Erickson said the university needs to learn from its mistakes as it moves forward.

"That was very much the tone of my remarks: concern, humility, resolve to make things right, to restore the honor of Penn State," he said.



Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11315/1189087-455.stm#ixzz1dQHKHuVt

[Polamalu Princess]

This entire situation is so sad. I just do not know how all of this happened. I have been a huge Penn State and Joepa fan for a long time, but this is just not something that can be excused. I just pray for the people that were abused.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Erickson vows to 'restore the honor'
Penn State's interim president tries to get university moving again in wake of scandal

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In his first major action since taking over as interim president of Penn State University, Rod Erickson outlined to trustees and administrators his plan to "get the university back moving again."

Less than a day after that board dismissed football coach Joe Paterno and forced the resignation of president Graham Spanier amid a child sex abuse scandal that has drawn national attention, Mr. Erickson said the university needs to learn from its mistakes as it moves forward.

"That was very much the tone of my remarks: concern, humility, resolve to make things right, to restore the honor of Penn State," he said.



Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11315/1189087-455.stm#ixzz1dQHKHuVt

Yeah, good luck with that...Pedophile State University.

Covered up Child molestation of a Coach in order to not give a black mark to the Football Program. Bottom Line.

[SteelMember]

:hmm:

[Animal Mother]

It's sick that it took that long for the guy to be caught and arrested, so many people had an opportunity to stop all this years and years ago and did not.

[SteelMember]

It is f*!#ing horrible.

Being a punch line is one thing, but this is way beyond that.

There is a lot of pride in the University... It's going to take a lot to get it back.

[Polamalu Princess]

The gathering in the middle of the field for prayer prior to the game was very emotional. I am so glad that they took the time to focus on the victims. All we can do is pray.

[86WARD]

Yeah, good luck with that...Pedophile State University.

Covered up Child molestation of a Coach in order to not give a black mark to the Football Program. Bottom Line.

Because Penn State is made up of Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno and a couple University officials...please...get a clue.

[86WARD]

The gathering in the middle of the field for prayer prior to the game was very emotional. I am so glad that they took the time to focus on the victims. All we can do is pray.

What college sports is all about! It's about the students. It's not about the faculty, the football staff, the tragedy's off the field. It's not about the dark shit that happened. It's not about one person's opinion. The University is about those students in the stands, those players walking out arm in arm showing unity. That's what Penn State is about.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Because Penn State is made up of Jerry Sandusky, Joe Paterno and a couple University officials...please...get a clue.

Oh sure thing, the reason their Hat is on sale in Walmart in California is because of the "students". The reason their T-shirts sell in stores in Upstate NY is because of the "Students". It has nothing to do with the coach who helped to cover up the acts of a Pedophile who did anything he could to keep his Football Program from getting a bad name. The money made from the Football Program, what is it, $72 Million a year had NOTHING to do with the choices the Administrators made in regards to covering up the digusting vile acts of one of their Football Coaches...is that the "spin"?

Good luck with that...Perv State University.

[86WARD]

So what do the administrators have to do with the students? So Penn State is made up of a couple head football coaches and a few administrators? The thing is, even if they came out with it in 1999 or 2002, it wouldn't affect the football program at all. It wasn't a football violation...lol. Do you know Joe Paterno's side of the story yet? No you don't. No one does. I find it ironic that the people on this board want to call Penn State names and pass judgement on a coach/person without hearing his side of the story...YET when Ben Roethlisberger "raped" two girls...we couldn't pass judgement until we heard the whole story...lol.

[Animal Mother]

So what do the administrators have to do with the students? So Penn State is made up of a couple head football coaches and a few administrators? The thing is, even if they came out with it in 1999 or 2002, it wouldn't affect the football program at all. It wasn't a football violation...lol. Do you know Joe Paterno's side of the story yet? No you don't. No one does. I find it ironic that the people on this board want to call Penn State names and pass judgement on a coach/person without hearing his side of the story...YET when Ben Roethlisberger "raped" two girls...we couldn't pass judgement until we heard the whole story...lol.

It's not worth your time arguing with that guy. It's like arguing with my 3-year old who says he wants juice, I get him juice then he cries and says he wants milk.

[86WARD]

lol...

I just give my two year olds both...

[Dino 6 Rings]

Aawww poor PSU fans trying so hard to say this is just a Sandusky thing and not a culture of cover up. As for Joe 'I wish I had done more' what does he mean? Does he mean that he wishes he was more involved with recruiting? Or does he mean that he wishes he'd have gone to the cops when he heard his #1 guy was raping a kid in the facilities locker room. Go read the endictment and then defend Joe some more.

[zulater]

So what do the administrators have to do with the students? So Penn State is made up of a couple head football coaches and a few administrators? The thing is, even if they came out with it in 1999 or 2002, it wouldn't affect the football program at all. It wasn't a football violation...lol. Do you know Joe Paterno's side of the story yet? No you don't. No one does. I find it ironic that the people on this board want to call Penn State names and pass judgement on a coach/person without hearing his side of the story...YET when Ben Roethlisberger "raped" two girls...we couldn't pass judgement until we heard the whole story...lol.

Unlike Ben's accuser's Sanduskey's were willing to subject themselves to the scrutiny of a Grand Jury, and will also subject themselves to a vigorous cross examination in a criminal trial. This is what actual victims do. Though it's obviously going to be very tough on them in the short term. In the long term though I would imagine real rape victims ( as opposed to Ben's accusers) don't start to get real closure until after their tormentor is made to face the full consequences of their actions. Civil litigation is put on hold until after the threat to society is removed. The situations aren't not even remotely comparable, and you've managed to insult Ben, reasonable people who defended Ben, and the victims of Sanduskey in one fell swoop. Nice job.


And if you read the Grand Jury indictment it stretches the bounds of reason to believe that there wasn't some form of cover-up involved that allowed Sanduskey to victimize these young boys as long as he did.


They haven't even scratched the surface yet. When this all comes out there will probably be a serious move to remove Joe Pa's statue from University property imo.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Now being reported that Sandusky was actively recruiting high school players for the PSU football team as recently as spring of 2011...seriously?

[Animal Mother]

Aawww poor PSU fans trying so hard to say this is just a Sandusky thing and not a culture of cover up. As for Joe 'I wish I had done more' what does he mean? Does he mean that he wishes he was more involved with recruiting? Or does he mean that he wishes he'd have gone to the cops when he heard his #1 guy was raping a kid in the facilities locker room. Go read the endictment and then defend Joe some more.

And this is where your true intelligence shines through. Neither of us have defended Joe, we have only tried to point out to you that a lot of Penn State students, faculty and staff had absolutely not idea whatsoever that this was going on and you seem to be crucifying the whole of Penn State for the actions of a select few.

[zulater]

I feel sorry for PSU fans, students, student athletes, alumni, and non involved faculty and administrators. It was the actions of a select few that have tainted the University. There shouldn't be any guilt by association.

[I-Want-Troy's-Hair]

This article was written Mark Madden and he posted it on line - April 3, 2011 11:55 pm.

It seems this story was out there but didn't grow legs until last Saturday.

Penn State's Football Program and Administration --- if you don't acknowledge it ...it didn't happen.

http://www.timesonline.com/columnists/sports/mark_madden/madden-sandusky-a-state-secret/article_863d3c82-5e6f-11e0-9ae5-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=story

I will believe absolutely nothing that Joe PAterno says..

than there is this...

http://patdollard.com/2011/11/new-shock-revelation-at-penn-state-sandusky-pimping-little-boys-to-rich-college-donors-paterno-offered-covered-up-in-exchange-for-resignation/

[86WARD]

Aawww poor PSU fans trying so hard to say this is just a Sandusky thing and not a culture of cover up. As for Joe 'I wish I had done more' what does he mean? Does he mean that he wishes he was more involved with recruiting? Or does he mean that he wishes he'd have gone to the cops when he heard his #1 guy was raping a kid in the facilities locker room. Go read the endictment and then defend Joe some more.

Who's defending Joe? Lol...

[Dino 6 Rings]

Big Ten removes Joe Paterno's name from trophy

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-1115-college-football-notes-20111115,0,7589530.story

[steelerdude15]

This article was written Mark Madden and he posted it on line - April 3, 2011 11:55 pm.

It seems this story was out there but didn't grow legs until last Saturday.

Penn State's Football Program and Administration --- if you don't acknowledge it ...it didn't happen.

http://www.timesonline.com/columnists/sports/mark_madden/madden-sandusky-a-state-secret/article_863d3c82-5e6f-11e0-9ae5-001a4bcf6878.html?mode=story

I will believe absolutely nothing that Joe PAterno says..

than there is this...

http://patdollard.com/2011/11/new-shock-revelation-at-penn-state-sandusky-pimping-little-boys-to-rich-college-donors-paterno-offered-covered-up-in-exchange-for-resignation/
I would never listen to anything that loud mouth would say...

[The Patriot]

This is so f---ed up.

Penn State should put its football program on a 2-3 year hiatus.

[86WARD]

Why the football program? Wasn't a football violation. Lol...

[The Patriot]

Why the football program? Wasn't a football violation. Lol...

I know! At least Sandusky wasn't giving athletes $20 gift certificates to Sears. :sofunny:

[tube517]

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/blog/dr_saturday/post/Franco-Harris-stands-by-his-old-coach-and-loses?urn=ncaaf-wp9995

Franco has been outspoken about Paterno being fired. He's been on several news channels.

[BPS3akaWirels3]

I support JOEPA and will not support Penn State no longer... Oh and Meadows Casino can suck my arse..

[zulater]

While I completely disagree with the opinion Franco expressed in regards to Paterno's firing. Given his history with Joe Pa, and the program I can understand the basis of his continued loyalty to them. I even admire him for expressing an obviously unpopular opinion when it would be easier for him to say nothing.

I really think the casino was wrong to terminate Franco for exercising his right to free speech. I find it hard to believe the people of western Pennsylvania would confuse Franco's loyalty to someone he obviously greatly respects with some sort of tactic approval of Sandusky's alleged crimes.

[The WH]

So....what has Penn State done with Peach Paterno ice cream? Are they going to stop making it?

[86WARD]

So....what has Penn State done with Peach Paterno ice cream? Are they going to stop making it?

That's the most important question in this whole mess...no seriously...it is.

[86WARD]

Check out this video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quyK8Vb3SaQ

[suitanim]

Speaking of Penn State football, what about the game Saturday?

Even thought they are at home, I have serious reservations about picking my Buckeyes. They simply can't throw the football. It'll help to have DeVier Posey back, but what possible rapport could he have with Braxton Miller, since they haven't played together all season (suspended players are only allowed to participate as the scout team)? The Bucks defense has been uncharacteristically suspect this year, especially late in games (sound familiar Steelers fans?).

However, they did beat Wisconsin and they do play better at home. If they try to run 90% of the time against the Lions, they'll lose. If they can throw the ball even semi-effectively, I think they'll pull it off.

I guess the players are going to meet and shake hands at the beginning of the game again. That's a nice gesture...as I've pointed out, none of the PSU players have anything at all to do with the ongoing scandal, and it's unfair to taint them with it.

[86WARD]

Since it is at OSU, gotta go buckeyes. If it were at PSU, I'd lean towards the Lions.

[suitanim]

Congrats Lions...Wisci win and they're in the Championship game. OSU had one down year...........but it won't last.

You can hear it if you're real quiet....

Urban's coming...
Urban's coming...
Urban's coming...
Urban's coming...

[Carolina Steelers]

http://espn.go.com/college-football/bowls11/story/_/id/7369216/matt-mcgloin-penn-state-nittany-lions-uncertain-ticketcity-bowl-fight

[86WARD]

Good...he blows.

[Carolina Steelers]

Man this game is getting out of hand early 17-0

Houston 245 total yards
Penn State 22 total yds. 0 passing and 0 1st downs Houston has 11 1st downs. This might go down as the worst lost in Penn State Bowl games i think Clemson beat them 1yr by 25.

[Dino 6 Rings]

http://deadspin.com/5872516/pedobear-showed-up-at-the-houston+penn-state-game-today/

"Pedobear" Showed Up At The Houston-Penn State Game Today
We got an email, telegram-style, this morning: "Pedobear spotted tailgating outside ticket city bowl in Dallas complete with joepa cleats." We figured it was just a gag tailgate outfit that would never make it into the TicketCity Bowl (at the Cotton Bowl) and that we might not wind up with photographic evidence. Boy, were we wrong.
We got plenty of photos. And he even made it on the JumboTron, with a sign (complete with Nittany Lion emblem) that read "Keep Quiet and Don't Tell Anyone":

[SteelMember]

If you don't hang out in the unsavory corners of the internet, you might not know Pedobear.

Thanks for the info. :rolleyes:

[Dino 6 Rings]

Feds investigating the Sandusky case now.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/24/us-crime-sandusky-idUSTRE81N0YP20120224

[SMR]

Would anyone know the average ticket price for a ticket at a Penn State football game? I am thinking about maybe getting two tickets. Give me a guessimate on the price range average please.

[SCSTILLER]

Matt McGloin named starting QB for Penn State by O'Brien. I think out of the quarterbacks that O'Brien has to work with he is the most capable of handling the job, a heck of a lot better than Bolden who couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/psu/penn-states-obrien-taps-mcgloin-as-starting-quarterback-638536/

[86WARD]

Ugh...

[Dino 6 Rings]

Penn State shamefully enabled Sandusky's crimes
Freeh documents shocking failures by Paterno and others


Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/penn-state-shamefully-enabled-sandusky-crimes-article-1.1113362#ixzz20W3kH73l

[43Hitman]

They should tear down his Joe PA's statue. What an embarrassment.

[The WH]

Agreed

[steelerdude15]

Such a shame.

[I-Want-Troy's-Hair]

Franco...really?

Franco Harris said today that while he has doubts about the Freeh Report, he would be willing to change his opinion of Joe Paterno based on that report as well as other information that might be revealed in future trials of Penn State officials.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/for-franco-harris-search-for-penn-state-truth-continues-644596/#ixzz20djhde4R

[zulater]

Franco...really?

Franco Harris said today that while he has doubts about the Freeh Report, he would be willing to change his opinion of Joe Paterno based on that report as well as other information that might be revealed in future trials of Penn State officials.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/for-franco-harris-search-for-penn-state-truth-continues-644596/#ixzz20djhde4R

Give Franco credit for loyalty if nothing else. He's having a hard time letting go of his idealistic image of his long time friend and mentor. Truth be told though if Paterno had emulated Franco's integrity he would have died with his legacy intact.

[Dino 6 Rings]

Paterno Statue Taken Down:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8188530/joe-paterno-statue-removed-penn-state-university-crew-site

Death Penalty Coming for PSU?
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57477382/ncaa-source-unprecedented-penalties-against-penn-state/?tag=stack

[steeldawg]

I think the death penalty would be a mistake

[X-Terminator]

I think the death penalty would be a mistake

I agree, and I loathe Penn State. Why should the students and athletes suffer when they had nothing to do with what happened? I don't think that's right.

[salamander]

It's sounding like a multiple-year bowl ban and a heavy loss of scholarships coming for PSU.

Sources: NCAA president to hit Penn State with 'staggering' penalties from Sandusky scandal

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--sources--ncaa-president-to-hit-penn-state-with--staggering--penalties-from-sandusky-scandal.html;_ylt=AiVKZXVlshiINuqc5Qnl7kQ5nYcB;_yl u=X3oDMTQ0NDQwb3UyBG1pdANGRUFUVVJFRCBNZWdhdHJvbiBT UE9SVFMgRlAEcGtnAzRiN2E5MmZlLWIyYTMtMzEzMS1iYjZlLT E0MjUzNmU4YTBjNQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDbWVnYXRyb24EdmVyAzBl MjE2ODAzLWQ0MmUtMTFlMS1iYWM3LTNkMWNlNWEwNzAzYQ--;_ylg=X3oDMTFpNzk0NjhtBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRw c3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

[steelerdude15]

If you think about it though, when was the last time Penn State was even in a bowl? Regardless, I think the death penalty would be too harsh.

[salamander]

If you think about it though, when was the last time Penn State was even in a bowl? Regardless, I think the death penalty would be too harsh.

They've been in bowl games, just not really any significant ones.

[86WARD]

Rumored:

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd379/TuckFexas2011/b5a9c2b9.jpg

[zulater]

Rumored:

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd379/TuckFexas2011/b5a9c2b9.jpg

Hope they allow their coaching staff to leave without penalty. Wow, can you imagine leaving the Patriots for this mess? :doh: :lol:

[Polamalu Princess]

I am going to Penn State in a couple of days with a friend and our daughter's to see the campus and an old friend, but we are a little aprehensive with all that is going on. We shall see...

[Polamalu Princess]

All of this is just so very sad. God be with all the people that were hurt - tenfold.

[steelpride12]

I like the punishments expect for the Scholarship ordeal. Many PSU fans are upset, but it is a rightful judgement. It's not about football, or which college you like it's the fact that a whole football organization and school hid child rape for the sake of a game. Now punishing students and athletes, that's a little much.

[Edman]

So that pretty much means, Penn State has not won a game since 1997 and now have the longest losing streak in College Football. Eddie Robinson is now the All-Time winningest coach again.

This is simply awful for Penn State and everyone involved and it was all because of one man named Sandusky. But I guess this is a lesson for everyone. The sport is not bigger than the integrity of the university. Penn State has no choice but to persevere from here on out.

[Animal Mother]

I'm reading a lot of the articles and while I hate to do it, the comments. Generally speaking, people either are saying they disagree with punishing innocent student-athletes and coaches because of the actions of a select few or they think PSU got off too easy. I couldn't care less about the punishment. Whatever, kill the program, who cares it's just football and it's just a game. What I'm concerned about is the same people who are crying from the rooftops that football shouldn't be placed above all else are lumping all the PSU students and alumni into this scandal saying they are to blame for promoting a football-first culture. So now my degree from Penn State is worth less after I busted my ass for 6 years because I promoted a football culture? Well to those people I say fuck you.

[GodfatherofSoul]

Paterno deserves everything he got. My only problem is that the punishment now extends to every single member of the Penn State university. With that $60 million fine, which in reality will probably be more like +$100 M when you factor in lost post game appearances and revenue, there are less scholarships, probably higher tuition, probably reduced research grants, lower salaries for employees and bonuses, etc.

[steelpride12]

Paterno deserves everything he got. My only problem is that the punishment now extends to every single member of the Penn State university. With that $60 million fine, which in reality will probably be more like +$100 M when you factor in lost post game appearances and revenue, there are less scholarships, probably higher tuition, probably reduced research grants, lower salaries for employees and bonuses, etc.
That's where it goes too far. Now to be honest I am a Pitt student and am biased against Penn State, but the punishment was served properly to them except the fact that every single student, and professor will be punished as well. The scholarship deal is a joke and they knew coming into it that fining them will raise tuition in a time when going to college is tough. Everything else though, ALL HAIL PITT :lol:

[Polamalu Princess]

I will be leaving for PSU at 8 in the morning. I hope and pray it will be a good time and not mixed up with all that is going on, especially for my 12 year old daughter. I will post about it when we get back.

[venom]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cj0fuqprRAY/UA8BCN3vS9I/AAAAAAAAMdQ/yrXyEqGevJQ/s400/july%2B30%2Bsports%2Billustrated%2Bwe%2Bwere%2Bpen n%2Bstate%2Bcover.jpg (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cj0fuqprRAY/UA8BCN3vS9I/AAAAAAAAMdQ/yrXyEqGevJQ/s1600/july%2B30%2Bsports%2Billustrated%2Bwe%2Bwere%2Bpen n%2Bstate%2Bcover.jpg)

[zulater]

if you read the Grand Jury indictment it stretches the bounds of reason to believe that there wasn't some form of cover-up involved that allowed Sanduskey to victimize these young boys as long as he did.


They haven't even scratched the surface yet. When this all comes out there will probably be a serious move to remove Joe Pa's statue from University property imo.


Damn, I posted this on November 12. Saw that one coming. But truthfully I wish facts had surfaced to exonerate Paterno and the Univeristy.

[43Hitman]

Damn, I posted this on November 12. Saw that one coming. But truthfully I wish facts had surfaced to exonerate Paterno and the Univeristy.

Its a shame really. Almost all of this could have been avoided if someone just would have put the children in front of thier career and reputation.

[Polamalu Princess]

We just got home from PSU and the campus was pretty quiet. There was a lot of people that seemed to have lost their spunk. A lot of the local businesses have signs in the window claiming support for the football team, but all I can really say is that the camput is quite. We were there yesterday and today.

[BigNastyDefense]

They got curb stomped.

$60M fine, 4 year bowl ban, 10 scholarships a year for 4 years, players allowed to transfer with no restrictions and allowed to play immediately, all wins struck from record from 1997-2011

The football team won't be relevant in the B10 for at least seven years. I don't see them getting anything better than 3* recruits (other than die-hard Penn State fans) for the next few years. A lot of the really good high school prospects will look at other schools that can compete in championship games and bowls instead of spending much of their college career banned from them.

So look for teams like Ohio State, Pitt, Michigan, West Virginia, Michigan State, and Wisconsin to get a lot of those players.

[salamander]

I'm not a big Penn State fan, but I like his attitude...

Penn State LB Michael Mauti not a fan of new transfer rules
Mauti comes out swinging

Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti will admit that he sometimes has a temper.

For three days now, Mauti has fielded calls from coaches at other schools, listened to stories of coaches waiting on campus to solicit his teammates and try to pick over what remains of the Nittany Lions roster.

On Monday the NCAA stressed that it wanted to 'change the culture' of college athletics. To Mauti, that's message that he feels hasn't gotten across.

more: http://pennstate.247sports.com/Article/Penn-State-LB-Michael-Mauti-not-a-fan-of-new-transfer-rules-82352

[Polamalu Princess]

http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-07-31/silas-redd-transfer-usc-penn-state-running-back?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl14%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D186847


Penn State's Silas Redd transfers to USC


Silas Redd has chosen to withdraw from Penn State and transfer to USC. ESPN.com first reported the news.

Redd took advantage of the NCAA sanctions against the Nittany Lions that allow players to transfer anywhere and be immediately eligible. The junior tailback will be expected to have an instant impact for the Trojans, who lack quality depth behind last year’s starter, Curtis McNeal.

In a statement shared with the Stamford (Conn.) Advocate, Redd expressed his gratitude to Penn State's former and current coaches, and the Penn State community.

"I think it is important to say that this situation is not something that I wished for myself, but it has happened, nonetheless. My family and I have spent many hours in recent days trying to decide what will be best for me as I look to the future both personally and professionally," Redd said.

Silas Redd's transfer to USC gives the Trojans a No. 1 running back weeks ahead of their opener. (AP Photo)

"We have weighed the pros and cons of staying at Penn State and leaving Penn State, attending USC and not attending USC, and I can honestly say that, ultimately, this decision is about so much more than football. I continue to have aspirations for my life, and as my family and I considered the bigger picture both on and off the field it became clearer to me that USC will be the best fit for my academic, athletic, and personal needs over the next two years."

Redd, a Connecticut native, isn’t traveling across the country to be a penciled in backup. He’ll challenge McNeal for the No. 1 job. Last season, Redd rushed for 1,241 yards.

NCAA sanctions against USC allow the team to carry only 75 scholarship players. The Trojans are currently maxed out. To make room for Redd, a walk-on who has earned a scholarship will likely have to give up the year-to-year contracts.

"At USC, we've seen both sides of this issue, having lost a number of players to transfer due to our NCAA sanctions in 2010,"USC athletic director Pat Haden said in a statement released Tuesday. "But Lane Kiffin and his coaches would not be doing their job if they did not try to improve our team every single day. There is a specific need here for a player like Silas Redd, so Lane and our coaches recruited him within the guidelines set up in this instance by the NCAA."

Redd has two seasons of eligibility remaining

[86WARD]

Bolden went to LSU. If only they could get McGloin to transfer...

[Carolina Steelers]

I know its only 1 qtr. vs Ohio University, but the offense has over 150 total yds and Mcgloin looks comfortable never seen him look so poised.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!

[Carolina Steelers]

well so much for that, solid 1st half but 2nd half adjustments go to Ohio, Ohio drives 90 yds well 95 after penalty for a TD. Also Defense gives up 500+ yds to Ohio thought defense was their strong suit.

[Nadroj 20]

This isn't really that big of an upset. I knew OU had a good chance.

[Polamalu Princess]

Oh well. I sure wish they would have won.

[Kornbread]

I hope they move past all the issues and get back into the groove of things.......

[Polamalu Princess]

I hope they move past all the issues and get back into the groove of things....... I 100% agree. Go PSU!

[86WARD]

Were the good looking cheerleaders given the opportunity to transfer as well?!?

Gonna be a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong time til this thing turns around...

[Polamalu Princess]

Great job PSU! Wonderful game.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Penn State!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Great game PSU!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Glad to see they won!

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Good job PSU!

[Polamalu Princess]

Great job PSU!!!!!

[86WARD]

Stuck it right up the ass of the Illini...lol. Bad choice of words?

[SCSTILLER]

Were the good looking cheerleaders given the opportunity to transfer as well?!?

Gonna be a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong time til this thing turns around...

You know what 86Ward, I really don't think so. Now bear with me as I usually have a hard time getting thoughts from my brain to my finger tips. First reason - Bill O'Brien. He can walk into the living rooms of prospects and tell them that he knows what it takes to get them to the NFL. Not many coaches can walk in and say they were Tom Brady's OC. Yes, the restricted scholarship number will hurt, but the upside to Bill O'Brien recruiting is huge. Second - redshirting could help counteract the no bowls for four years. If a player comes in next year and is redshirted, he will still have two chances at a bowl game. And the number of chances only increases yearly for players to make it to a bowl. Third - there are going to alot of alumn helping the recruiting, and the likes of Mauti and this years senior crew will also help talk up the new program and draw attention to it. Fourth - America has a short attention span and the Sandusky thing will soon be a thing of the past and all but forgotten about.

Hope that made sense, but I have hope that the program will stay competitive for awhile until the sanctions are over with.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's have another great game PSU!!!!

[SCSTILLER]

This Zack Zwinak kid is a tough runner!

[Polamalu Princess]

What a great game - good job PSU!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

I just have to bump this up. PSU did such a great job today. With everything they have going on, I am just so happy that they are holding their own. The coach is doing a wonderful job.

[86WARD]

McGloin looks like a real QB out there...I gotta eat crow.

[GBMelBlount]

I am so pulling for Penn State this year.

Great job guys.

[SMR]

I am so pulling for Penn State this year.

Great job guys.

Me too. I've never given up for PSU, not even after all that has happened this past year.

To be a TRUE fan is to BE a true fan no matter what.

[silver & black]

I'm a Buckeyes fan, but I'm kinda pulling for PSU this year. These kids didn't deserve what got handed down. They had nothing to do with any of it. I hope they have a good season.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Penn State!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

I'm a Buckeyes fan, but I'm kinda pulling for PSU this year. These kids didn't deserve what got handed down. They had nothing to do with any of it. I hope they have a good season.

I feel the same way S&B.

In fact, because you are one of the nicest trolls I have ever known I am going to pull for the Raiders to make the playoffs this year. :thumbsup:

Go Penn State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bayz101]

I'm an Bucks fan like the Raiders fan, but i'm pulling for PSU!

[Polamalu Princess]

Another great game for PSU last night. Bill O'Brien is getting the job done.

[salamander]

I've gotta give major props to this team. They are definitely impressing me.

[silver & black]

I feel the same way S&B.

In fact, because you are one of the nicest trolls I have ever known I am going to pull for the Raiders to make the playoffs this year. :thumbsup:

Go Penn State!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the compliment.... I think.:wink02: As far as pulling for the Raiders, I appreciate that, but I don't know if you can pull that much dead weight. :lol:

[Polamalu Princess]

Good game. Sorry PSU lost.

[86WARD]

They played well...left a couple opportunities on the field, but held their own.

[GBMelBlount]

Indeed. Have never pulled for a team as I do Penn State this year.

[silver & black]

Good game. Sorry PSU lost.


It was a good game, and I'm NOT sorry they lost.............. this time. :wink02:

[GBMelBlount]

It was a good game, and I'm NOT sorry they lost.............. this time. :wink02:

lol. Good for Ohio State.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Great job PSU!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Glad to hear they played well! I missed the game due to trick or treating with my daughter.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Wooohoooo PSU!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Great way to end the season Penn State!

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Penn State. I have to say that I am looking forward the the freshman QB Hackenberg playing and seeing what he has to offer.

[Polamalu Princess]

Good job PSU!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!!! Let's have a good day in Happy Valley.

[Polamalu Princess]

I see that Hackenberg is a little rough around the edges, but man does he have an arm on him. I am liking what I am seeing.

[Polamalu Princess]

Hackenberg done for the day - final 23/33 for a total of 311 yeards. Set the record for a single game freshman. 598 yards for the first two games.

[Polamalu Princess]

Final 45-7. Great job PSU!!!!

[86WARD]

Little slow to start but handled business.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go Penn State!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on PSU!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Man do I like Hackenberg.

[Polamalu Princess]

Great job Penn State.

[Polamalu Princess]

What a great game from PSU!!!! Love it!!!!!

[steeldawg]

What a game!

[silver & black]

Go Buckeyes! I really thought it would be a hard fought game. Ohio State stepped up the D this game. The O was on fire. Sorry it went down this badly for you Penn fans but, THE Ohio State looks good under Meyer.

[Mistah Q]

Wisconsin looked a lot sloppier than I expected and at times Penn State was painful to watch,

But you still have to take stock and appreciate that they were able to come out and beat the 15th ranked team like that. Penn State is showing a lot of grit this season, I tell you what. The whole organization deserves a lot of credit for making these sanctions go down a little bit smoother.

[SCSTILLER]

So, does anyone believe all the speculation that O'Brien is going to jump to the NFL? Personally, I don't think he is going to but it does scare me that he hasn't come out already and given a statement along the lines of "I am not interested in the NFL right now and will be at PSU for the next several years" or something like that. I really hope he doesn't jump ship because he is righting this ship better than anyone I believe could.

[vader29]

417048299619627008

[Polamalu Princess]

417048299619627008
What a shame for PSU - good for him, but I will miss him.

[SCSTILLER]

James Franklin, formerly the Vanderbilt HC, is now the HC at Penn State. I have to say, great hire! He has already gotten some 3-4 star recruits that were committed to Vandy to commit to PSU, and he also has 4-star QB O'Conner to reaffirm his commitment to PSU. I think Franklin is going to be a great coach for PSU, and hopefully unlike BoB, for years to come!

[Steelerette]

I like what I'm seeing so far from Franklin! Bringing over high quality recruits from Vandy, getting guys to stay at Penn State, and a commitment to recruit the whole state of PA as well as other areas. He wants the program to not only compete in the Big 10 but against bigtime programs outside the conference too.

Saying all the right things! Let's see how it translates into production. At the very least you've got to love his energy.

[Steelerette]

4-star safety Koa Farmer flips his commitment from Cal to Penn State

http://pennstate.247sports.com/Article/Koa-Farmer-commits-to-Penn-State-Nittany-Lions-173429

Franklin gets results!

[SCSTILLER]

I know Christian Hackenburgh hopes so:

http://victorybellrings.com/2014/01/28/penn-state-soon-referred-wide-receiver-u/

Can't wait for the upcoming CFB, particularly Big 10, season to begin.

[Polamalu Princess]

Penn State!!!!! They come alive tomorrow morning!!!

[86WARD]

Can't wait!

[Polamalu Princess]

Can't wait!

I know!!! I am so excited!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

WTG PSU!!!!! Hackenberg ended the game at 456!!!! School record. He is the QB to watch.

[86WARD]

He's got to cut down on some of the bad throws though. Good first game.

[Polamalu Princess]

He's got to cut down on some of the bad throws though. Good first game. I agree. He is still a little green and I think with time he will get it all together and make it happen.

[GBMelBlount]

Congrats Penn State!

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on PSU!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Come on PSU!

Let's kick some A$$ in the 2nd half!

(Sorry Randy!)

[GBMelBlount]

Sounds like they've had a good 2nd half!

[Polamalu Princess]

WTG PSU!!!!

[86WARD]

Hackenberg has to stop with the bad interceptions...

[Polamalu Princess]

Hackenberg has to stop with the bad interceptions... I agree, but he has one heck of an arm. I feel that he will improve with more time in the Big Ten. I actually told GB today that I would love to see him get picked in the draft by us in a couple of years to follow Ben. I do think that he will make the Pros.

[86WARD]

Two weeks in a row he threw 2 bad interceptions. Hopefully he will look at the film and try to make better decisions in those situations. I do like him a lot though. I'd also like to see the run game be a little more consistent.

Since the sanctions, the team is 17-9. Not too bad considering the situation...

[Polamalu Princess]

Two weeks in a row he threw 2 bad interceptions. Hopefully he will look at the film and try to make better decisions in those situations. I do like him a lot though. I'd also like to see the run game be a little more consistent.

Since the sanctions, the team is 17-9. Not too bad considering the situation...
Yes, they have done well considering the situation. The run game has got to improve. I also did not like how they kept throwing the ball at the end of the game. They should just have kept it on the ground with how far ahead they were and how little time was left. I sure hope Franklin works out. They have had too many different coaches since Paterno.

[salamander]

NCAA lifts bowl ban and scholarship reductions

http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/media-center/news/executive-committee-restores-penn-state-football-postseason-scholarships

[86WARD]

Good news day today with this, Ray Rice being suspended indefinitely and terminated and all the ABDROPKICK memes!

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's go PSU!!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on PSU!! Please!!!

[86WARD]

Looking like shit tonight...

[Polamalu Princess]

Looking like shit tonight...
I know. I am not having fun right now.

[86WARD]

Defense is giving the Offense plenty of opportunities...Hackenburg looks terrible.

[Polamalu Princess]

Defense is giving the Offense plenty of opportunities...Hackenburg looks terrible.

:lala: I know, but I have deaf ears. I am sad friend. I want so much more from him.

[salamander]

Unfortunately I can't watch the games because of work, but from what I can gather, Hackenburg is a risk taker but still puts up a lot of yards. Imagine how good he could be if he was a little more careful.

[86WARD]

Well say what you want about Hackenberg, dude is clutch when it counts. He's still young...the decision making can be worked on over time...the poise in the clutch...he just has it...

[GBMelBlount]

Great job Penn State!

[Polamalu Princess]

What a great ending to the game last night!!!

[86WARD]

What a great ending to the game last night!!!

QFT

[Hawkman]

Best place to post this. What the F%&K Rutgers. Welcome to the Big Ten........Go back where you came from.




University officials say Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann made a Jerry Sandusky joke at staff meeting last fall, NJ Advance Media reports.
According to the report:
Multiple people interviewed by NJ Advance Media -- who would speak only on the condition of anonymity because they feared retribution -- said Hermann was talking about "reaching out and touching the donors" of the program and her punchline was to not do it "in a Sandusky way."
"Everyone looked at each other and said, 'Say what?'"


http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/rutgers-ad-julie-hermann-jerry-sandusky-remark-staff-meeting-penn-state-091914

[salamander]

Best place to post this. What the F%&K Rutgers. Welcome to the Big Ten........Go back where you came from.




University officials say Rutgers athletic director Julie Hermann made a Jerry Sandusky joke at staff meeting last fall, NJ Advance Media reports.
According to the report:
Multiple people interviewed by NJ Advance Media -- who would speak only on the condition of anonymity because they feared retribution -- said Hermann was talking about "reaching out and touching the donors" of the program and her punchline was to not do it "in a Sandusky way."
"Everyone looked at each other and said, 'Say what?'"


http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/rutgers-ad-julie-hermann-jerry-sandusky-remark-staff-meeting-penn-state-091914

Stay classy, Rutgers.

[Polamalu Princess]

Get ready for a big win PSU!!

[GBMelBlount]

Go Penn State!!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

It would be great for a blow out!!!

[Polamalu Princess]

48-7 - I am happy. I know that Mass is not a great team, but when you love your team seeing them win no matter what is always fun. Also, at the end of the game they were talking about Ben and Christian being a lot alike as QBs. I agree.

[GBMelBlount]

COngratulations PSU!

[86WARD]

Hackenberg looked really good with his throws today. He was making some BIG TIME throws out there.

Good win for the Lions. 4-0!

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's get it going PSU!

[86WARD]

I didn't get to catch the game today...what happened?!?

[Polamalu Princess]

I didn't get to catch the game today...what happened?!?

You do not want to know...it was bad...very, very bad. 29 - 6 bad

[86WARD]

lol. I'm not watching it and maybe I won't read about it either.

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on PSU!!!!

[SCSTILLER]

BS call on the interception. That was clearly an incomplete pass, announcers saying that it was a bad feed. Really, with all this technology, they didn't see what I saw on my stolen cable TV?

Defense playing well, love the white out games, WE ARE.....

[86WARD]

That Interception and the clock on the FG Attempt? That's some serious BS calls there.

I think PSU should've went with the all white uniforms for the white out.

[Polamalu Princess]

That was way too easy for Ohio.

[SCSTILLER]

That Interception and the clock on the FG Attempt? That's some serious BS calls there.

I think PSU should've went with the all white uniforms for the white out.

Gotta keep the Big 10 favorite in the hunt for the playoff spot

[Hawkman]

BS call on the interception. That was clearly an incomplete pass, announcers saying that it was a bad feed. Really, with all this technology, they didn't see what I saw on my stolen cable TV?

Defense playing well, love the white out games, WE ARE.....

Worst call I've seen this year, college or pro!!

[Hawkman]

Officials can't even call time outs right.

[Polamalu Princess]

Let's have a win today guys and keep your heads clear.

[Renegade]

eww... maryland

[Polamalu Princess]

Can we PLEASE get a win today PSU?

[GBMelBlount]

Let's Go Penn State!

[Polamalu Princess]

Great job PSU!

[86WARD]

Got the win, but didn't look that great doing it. Hackenberg and the INTs has got to stop.

[Polamalu Princess]

Come on PSU! Have a great game today.

[Polamalu Princess]

Good Job today!!!

[86WARD]

Nice win and makes them bowl eligible. However, I'm a bit disappointed in Hackenberg today. He's really regressing compared to last year.

[Polamalu Princess]

PSU!!!! Let's go!

[Polamalu Princess]

Can someone give me hope for next season...please???

[GBMelBlount]

Can someone give me hope for next season...please???

They should be better next year.

[86WARD]

Senior Class was decimated by the Sandusky Scandal. Hopefully they will start the rebound in the Bowl Game and ride it out from there with the younger classes.

[crcsnail]

Bowl game was live in UK tonight . I thought it was a very good game . Penn States kicker looked good . I thought the QB , Hakenberg , showed some good poise for 19 years old . His arm strength looked very good as well .

[SCSTILLER]

PSU beats BC in overtime to win the Pinstripe Bowl. Great win, even though the only reason it happened was because of a missed extra point by BC. Either way, Hack was a beast, 4 TD's with several great throws, and it was great to see Ficken make a clutch FG and extra point to seal the deal especially after his kicking history at PSU (I remember a PSU fan say "Fuckin' Ficken")

[Polamalu Princess]

AWESOME!!!!! Great game!!! Love it!!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Congrats to Penn State on the come from behind (twice) overtime victory.