He Said / He Said - Bill O'Brien and Penn State

Seven head coaches in the NFL were fired on "Black Monday" after week 17. Of course, that meant that names would start popping up as possibilities to take over these head coaching positions.

That also of course meant that Bill O'Brien's name would pop up as a possible candidate. But, what wasn't as expected was the reports of O'Brien seemingly wanting so badly to leave the Penn State program.

So how do the 3SN Nittany Lions feel about this whole situation? Dot and Dellav sound off on the state of Happy Valley.

Week 1 Fantasy Football Start/Sit

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Pennsylvania College Football Woes - What to expect for Pitt and Penn State

Pittsburgh and Penn State are making their Keystone State fans uneasy. Both teams started the year 0-2, with Pitt losing at home to FCS Youngstown State 31-17 and on the road to conference rival Cincinnati 34-10, Penn State losing to Ohio at home 24-14 and at Virginia 17-16.

Is there any relief in sight for either team? Can a season be salvaged in either Happy Valley or along the Three Rivers?

We asked the 3SN experts. Panther Chronicler Dellav and Nittany Narrator Dot give their insight and opinions as to the future of their respective 2012 seasons.

We Still Are

All eyes are on Happy Valley today for the first game in the post-Joe Paterno era. Lots of things have changed at Penn State in the past eight months...a new coach has arrived, the statue has been taken down, the wins have been revoked, some players have left, the jerseys now have names on them. So much has changed...but one thing has not changed: the dedication of the players, coaches, and fans of the school.

Fantasy Football Preseason Advice - WBBW

Every Wednesday, 3SN calls in to the Ryan and Christian Show on ESPN Radio 1240 for your fantasy sports updates. This week, fantasy football talk is in full swing! Some general draft strategies and specific player analyses are discussed. Be sure to ask 3SN so we can answer YOUR specific fantasy questions! We want you to have the best team possible!

 

He Said / He Said - Post-Freeh Report, What's Next?

Penn State is at the top of the sports news again following Thursday's release of the Freeh Report. The internal investigation led by former FBI agent Louis Freeh uncovered more documents and email communication between the powers of the University regarding Jerry Sandusky. 
 
In the 48 hours now since the release of that report, the public outcries have come swarming in. "Tear down the Paterno statue outside Beaver Stadium." "Take his name off of the library." "Penn State deserves the death penalty." 

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These outcries come from everywhere. They come from random twitter accounts in Idaho, former coaches like Bobby Bowden, and hot-headed reporters like Stephen A. Smith who creates controversy with extreme comments just so his voice is heard.



What is the appropriate course of action by the University and the NCAA? Two PSU alumni discuss what they think should happen next, and provide general reaction to the Freeh Report.

Death Penalty for Penn State?

"Jerry Sandusky should get the death penalty... Penn State football should, too."

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I've seen this quote or some sort of variation in multiple southern newspapers (Birmingham News, Tennessean, Orlando Sentinel) over the past 48 hours. The death penalty is the worst punishment that the NCAA can impose upon a school. But is that an appropriate punishment for the Penn State football program?

My response to the statement proposed by these three papers and probably countless others: One absolutely does not deserve the death penalty, and the other one I probably shouldn't submit my comment.

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The live discussion that spurred the debate!

Last week, we switched things up a bit by talking IndyCar racing and the upcoming Indy 500. Afterwards, somebody called in trying to say why the better series was undoubtedly NASCAR. So, supposedly, the debate is on! Hear the discussion that started it all!

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Fantasy Hoops and Baseball Tips

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Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire Pickups

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Joe

I remember Joe Paterno as a great head coach who did good things for the University. I remember him as a good man who stood for the right things.  That being said I will not elevate him into sainthood just yet because I think what has happened the last few months has to be considered and investigated. So I reserve judgement for Joe in that regard till more facts come about. I never thought JoePa wanted kids to get hurt or let them but sometimes people make mistakes and dont handle things the right way. That being said this might have been or was a GRAVE mistake so I still have no problem with the way things went down in happy valley. Just like in any other profession if something bad happens under your watch then you got to pay the price for it even if it was a mistake. So for now my thoughts are that Joe handled the situation way too lightly. Maybe because he thought the situation was under control or maybe not. I dont know. But I highly doubt he didn't do more/enough because he could care less of the kids. Until any facts come out that dispute Joepa's character I will continue to think he was a good guy. I have a few more thoughts on some things.

"Joements"

This moving video tribute was created by current Penn State student Robbie Young. These images will last forever, like the memory of the great coach and even greater man that Joe Paterno was.

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Air Date: January 25, 2012

Remembering Joe Paterno

Ode to Joe

Earlier today, Joseph Vincent Paterno passed away of complications relating to his recent battle with lung cancer. He was 85 years old. His death is overshadowed by the sex abuse scandal at Penn State that has surfaced in the past three months. After Paterno's firing, the elderly man with the weak and withered voice that just about everybody recognizes was turned from legend to scapegoat. Now, 72 days after a night where students took to the streets to protest the legend's less-than-ideal departure, the legend himself is no longer with us.


I have always said that Joe Paterno would not survive more than six months after retiring. That's because he lives for football and for his University. I always said he, sadly, wouldn't survive. I just always hoped that I was wrong. And I was, as he didn't last three months.

I believe Matt Millen, former Nittany Lion and current ESPN analyst, said it best, and most around the country I believe agree: Joe Paterno died "of a broken heart."

In this Ode to Joe, there are so many things to discuss. I could talk about his 62 years as a Penn State coach, 44 as head coach of the Nittany Lions.  I could talk about two national championships, 409 victories, and countless images on the field. Or I could talk about the last three months, about Jerry Sandusky and the Second Mile and the child sex abuse scandal. But anybody who is close to the University or to the Paterno family knows that none of these would truly explain what a great man Joe Paterno was.  I hope to exemplify a different side of the man known as JoePa.

O'Brienville

Ya know even though I go to the Shenango-vally campus, I have to be the most villainized Penn State student around just because of my view on the scandal. I'm one of the handful of studens that believe Penn State got what it deserved and that students, alumni, and fans only gave a $$$$ and rioted because of the legacy of a their head football coach. Ya, ya, ya, he did alot for the university but the next time he pays for your tuition or gets you a job let me know. Justice for the victims is what Penn States should care about. But anyway...

Fantasy Football - Start/Sit Advice Week 14

3SN teams up with the Ryan and Christian Show on ESPN radio 1240 WBBW for a weekly fantasy football discussion for the week. The sleeper pickup of the week: Devin Aromashodu. See who else is worth a pickup, and who to start and sit in this the first week of Fantasy Football Playoffs!

Penn State Football - Coaching Search

In the aftermath of Joe Paterno's firing, it's time to begin looking for the next long-term coach in Happy Valley. Tom Bradley is the interim coach and will coach the team through the bowl game, but will he be hired for next season? Dan Mullen looks to be the top candidate, but Pat Fitzgerald, Chris Peterson, Greg Schiano, Mike London, and Tony Dungy are strong possibilities. We analyze and discuss who we believe will be best for the Nittany Lions next year in our latest podcast.

Week 11 Fantasy Football Tips

James joins Christian and Ellis on ESPN Radio 1240 WBBW to discuss fantasy football. James suggests starting Lance Ball, even though it is unsure if he will start. There are many QB pickups available this week, including Carson Palmer, Matt Moore, and John Skelton. Even Alex Smith is available in many leagues. All are worthy of a pickup if you have bye week woes.  Kendall Hunter should be picked up, even if not for this week, but for fantasy playoffs because of Gore's injury-prone nature. Wideouts: Earl Bennett, Laurent Robinson, Damian Williams. All are solid pickups.