The Freeh Report Is Released: “Total and Constant Disregard”
On Thursday morning, the long-awaited report from Louis Freeh (read the summary here) was finally released. In short, Freeh’s investigation concluded that Joe Paterno and senior officials at Penn State demonstrated “total and consistent disregard … for the safety and welfare of Sandusky’s child victims.” The report discusses at length Paterno’s knowledge of the 1998 […]
Judge Doesn’t Dismiss Case: EA Could Lose $1B
Remember that case brought against Electronic Arts (EA) by Ed O’Bannon and Sam Keller over use of player likenesses in its games? Two years later, a judge denied a request to dismiss the case in California. If EA is ultimately found to have used the players’ likenesses illegally, damages would be awarded to the tune […]
How Do You Move Past a Scandal? Hire a School Legend.
A reported emerged from The Columbus Dispatch on Sunday morning that former Ohio State superstar, Super Bowl champion and fantasy hero (if you were in IDP leagues) Mike Vrabel would join the coaching staff. In an offseason replete with scandal, disappointment and the dismissal of head coach Jim Tressel, Buckeyes fans finally got something to […]
Terrelle Pryor Issues Vague Apology
Sounds eerily similar to the Jason Giambi apology during the heat of the steroid scandal. You don’t need to say why. Everybody’s already played “Connect 4.” He does give ex-Ohio State coach Jim Tressel a “shout-out.” Agent Drew Rosenhaus is shopping his client for the NFL Supplemental Draft. Is your team ready to reach into […]
The Cam Newton Story: When Will They “FIX” The System?
Former football player turned wrestler Bill Goldberg used to ask the pointed question after spearing an opponent and circling the ring following a victory. “Who’s next?” There must be at least one person at the NCAA wondering the same thing. The dust hasn’t even settled on the Reggie Bush “improper benefits” investigation and now a […]