Category: Onward State

The following is a summary of events related to the Penn State scandal occurring over the past 15 hours. The Bloomsburg Daily thanks Onward State for their kind partnership and permission to repost portions of their coverage of the events at Penn State. Please visit Onward State’s Live Blog throughout the day for a continually updated stream of news direct from Penn State students. Wednesday, November 9 12:10 a.m. – We’ve seen multiple tweets that ESPN is reporting that former Pennsylvania governor Tom Ridge is a possible replacement for Graham Spanier if he is indeed ousted as president, or resigns.…

They say that every hero has one single moment above all others in their life that defines them. For Joe Paterno, a man with 2-national championships and 409 career wins, that moment may have come outside of a small ranch house at the end of McKee Street instead of on the football field. When I heard that students were planning an impromptu support rally at Coach Paterno’s house after practice Tuesday evening, I wasn’t sure what to expect. With the lack of transparency the University has been giving the public for the last few days, I didn’t expect any type…

Onward State reports tonight that Joe Paterno held an impromptu and informal conversation with about 750 Penn State students gathered outside his home. Upon returning home from the day’s football practice, Coach Paterno went inside his home and opened his living room window to quietly address the crowd. Talking to the students, Paterno said, “We’re always Penn State.” and “Im proud of you, Im always proud of you.” He then came out of his house and told those about him, “I’m so happy to see you.” … “Say a prayer for all of the victims and their families.” … “I…

The Bloomsburg Daily thanks Onwardstate.com for their kind partnership and permission to repost portions of their coverage of the events at Penn State. Please visit Onward State’s Live Blog for a continually updated stream of news regarding this developing story. 4:51 p.m. – According to Blue White Illustrated, BWI’s Publisher Phil Grosz was told by a source that the Board of Trustees will meet tomorrow morning to discuss the status of Graham Spanier. 4:43 p.m. – Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA7) published a letter he wrote to Secretary of Education Arne Duncan earlier today. Meehan urged Duncan to launch a full…

2:23 p.m. – Joe Paterno has left his house and is headed to practice. He said that he wanted a press conference, and Scott Paterno reiterates that nobody has asked Joe to step down. 12:21 p.m. – The New York Times has just reported that Penn State is preparing for Joe Paterno’s departure from the University. Paterno’s 62-season career will end in disgrace. We don’t know exactly when Paterno will leave, but it looks like his career is over, and not by his own choice. 11:40 a.m. – As first reported by the Patriot News’ Sara Ganim, Joe Paterno’s scheduled…