When West Deptford's Jamil Pollard committed to Penn State, the decision was met with skepticism. He would be the first player to choose PSU since the alleged child sex abuse scandal broke.
Rich Hofmann: Jerry Sandusky, awaiting trial on more than 50 charges of sexual assault against 10 minor boys, made a statement on Friday. He painted himself as a victim and his neighbors as hypocrites who allowed their children to attend birthday parties in his home in the past but who now say they fear him.
Keith Pompey: Penn State appears to be the school of choice for local basketball recruits. Imhotep Charter's Brandon Austin made an oral commitment Thursday night to play for the Nittany Lions.
SEVEN PLAYERS from Penn State and three from Temple have been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
The Nittany Lions are cornerback Chaz Powell, defensive tackle Devon Still, defensive end Jack Crawford, cornerback D'Anton Lynn, wide receiver Derek Moye, linebacker Nate Stupar and guard Johnnie Troutman.
Taking over for a legend is never easy. To get a grasp of the dynamics involved in Bill O'Brien's succession of Joe Paterno, the Daily News spoke to four Philly sports personalities who oversaw similar transitions.
When West Deptford's Jamil Pollard committed to Penn State, the decision was met with skepticism. He would be the first player to choose PSU since the alleged child sex abuse scandal broke.
As Al and Betsy Lucas pulled out of Narberth on Thursday afternoon, on their way to State College, Al was wearing a Penn State jersey - Lady Lions, 33 - the number of his daughter, Maggie. But his wife Betsy just couldn't.
Big Ten officials are considering a plan for a four-team college football playoff, sources told the Chicago Tribune.
The Big Ten's idea is to take the top four BCS teams and have them play semifinal games on the home field of the higher seed. The title game, under the plan, would then be bid for, the way cities bid for the Super Bowl.
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