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The conduct of Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials in response to a Feb. 2001 allegation of sexual misconduct by Jerry Sandusky is inexcusable. However, the vilification of Paterno has gone far beyond what is contained in the Freeh Report. Paterno was a flawed man who made a horrific error in judgment. He was not a monster.

How many games do the Eagles have to win for this season to be considered a success? Or is success solely determined by the postseason? The criteria for success is important. Andy Reid’s future may depend on it.

Ron Opher doesn’t pull any punches as he previews each Major League Baseball division. Instead of giving us a bunch of “ifs,” rosy projections and 4-6 first place teams in each division, Ron calls it like he sees it, previewing the National League’s three divisions

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The Victim or the Crime?

Posted by Eric Fisher On January - 16 - 2013 ADD COMMENTS

Millions read or heard of the persistence and courage of Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, who supposedly persevered through tremendous personal grief and tragedy to play football in the wake of the death of his beloved grandmother and girlfriend within hours of each other.

But the girlfriend did not exist. Notre Dame and Te’o have issued statements indicating that Te’o was the victim of an elaborate hoax. But Deadspin, which first reported the story, suggests that Te’o may have been involved in the hoax, possibly to boost his profile and Heisman Trophy candidacy.

You can read the Deadspin story here.

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