By: Breanna Jacobs This morning, the Penn State community suffered the loss of its greatest legend. Former head football coach Joe Paterno passed away at the age of 85. Paterno had been in the hospital since Jan. 13 and his death is attributed to health complications stemming from his lung cancer treatments. Paterno was not just a Penn State legend, but he was an … [Read more...] about Lessons I Learned From Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno
Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
by Patrick 'Rey' Reynell Prior to hearing Brutus' rousing speech about the validity of Julius Caesar's murder in the Roman Capitol, a plebeian suggests that Rome should "Give him [Brutus] a statue with his ancestors!" Those familiar with Shakespeare's play know that this venerable request comes much too eagerly following the morally ambiguous murder of Caesar. Two acts later … [Read more...] about Consecrating Sports Figures: It’s Best to Wait
Big Ten Gridiron Report: Who is the Big10 football team to beat in 2009?
By: Greg Kincaid After a somewhat down year for the Big Ten conference, many people in the media and fans hope for an improvement in the conference in 2009. However, with so many talented players headed to the NFL Draft, how good really will the Big Ten be next year? Starting this week, the Big Ten Beat will begin its “Big Ten Gridiron Report” taking a look at one football … [Read more...] about Big Ten Gridiron Report: Who is the Big10 football team to beat in 2009?
The Rose Bowl Experience, Beyond the Game
by Greg Kincaid It’s January 1 at 12:01 a.m. People are jumping up and down, celebrating a new year and new things to come. The champagne cork is popped and there are plenty of new things to celebrate. However, there is one thing about the New Year that people forget: College football. New Year s Day by far is the greatest day to kick back and watch a football game. With two … [Read more...] about The Rose Bowl Experience, Beyond the Game