College football
College football hype can be lost in translation for international students
If you’re not from the US, football and its traditions can be bewildering. To help their international students, many universities now offer a crash course in the rules, scoring and, of course, fight songs. Shannon Young reports from football-crazed Boulder, Colorado, that the classes aren’t just to help international students understand football but American culture.
VIDEO: In interview with Bob Costas; Sandusky admits ‘horseplay’ with kids
Jerry Sandusky, accused of heinous rapes and sexual assaults of young boys, went on Rock Center on NBC Monday night and, in an interview with Bob Costas, denied the worst of the charges against him, but admitted he took showers with and touched the legs of young boys.
Joe Paterno announces he will retire from Penn State, Graham Spanier also likely out
Joe Paterno, the legendary Penn State football coach who has led the Nittany Lions for more than 45 years, will retire after this season in the wake of sexual assault accusations against his former defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky.
At Penn State, signs point to Paterno being ousted in wake of Sandusky scandal
Joe Paterno may be on his way out as Penn State University’s football coach, as more details emerge about just what happened, and when, in the events that led up to former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky being charged with sexual assault.
Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football assistant, faces sexual abuse charges
Over the weekend, allegations surfaced of sexual abuse of young boys by Jerry Sandusky, the defensive coordinator at Penn State University under legendary coach Joe Paterno. Two other university officials face charged for concealing the allegations.