The first thing that is on everyone's mind is the Penn. State scandal. All the details aren't out yet, but what we do know is people in authority did horrible, horrible acts of molestation and those who could have put an end to it didn't. It's unspeakable what those men did to the young boys involved. What's even more disgusting is those that knew about it didn't do anything to stop it.
I don't know exactly what Joe Pa had to do with it all. I honestly haven't been following the story all that closely. However, I do know Joe Paterno knew what was going on and didn't do a thing. I 100% agree with him being fired. What I don't agree with is how the student body rioted in the streets in protest of the University's decision. I understand Joe is an icon to the University. I get it. We all have our heroes. But it does not excuse what he did (or didn't do). Can the loftiness of one person really mask all sense of morality? It was as if the student body had little to no regard for the awful acts of sexual abuse committed on their campus. I hope all persons involved with this get what they deserve. Jail time. Other than that, it's not my job to judge.
The whole thing is terrible.
On a much lighter note, Justin Verlander was unanimously voted the AL Cy Young winner. A well-deserved recipient, JV smoked opponents this season for 24 wins, 250 strikeouts, and a 2.4 ERA. An unprecedented year for him along with the Tigers. Congratulations Justin!
I'm not much of a racing fan. I don't follow NASCAR or Indy in the least. I do, however, appreciate good competition when I see it. This Sunday, two drivers will compete for the championship of NASCAR. Only two drivers are eligible to win it all. The last race of the year. Which ever driver finishes first between the two, wins. I kind of wish it came down to 5 or 6 drivers. The drama of it all is fascinating. But...you racing fans will have to sit and only pay attention to 2. I, on the other hand, will be watching football.
I'll leave you with this.
The Bears are looking good. I expect them to go 6-1 in the final 7 weeks of the season. The only loss coming to Green Bay. The Bears should sweep the AFC West; San Diego, Oakland, Kansas City, and Denver. I expect to win against Seattle and Minnesota. You have to give the win to Green Bay at home. Aaron Rodgers is amazing. Besides, how can you not like someone who looks exactly like you?
Michigan State has also started their basketball season. Tom Izzo has had a rough start losing to two great teams, North Carolina and Duke. The NC game was cool. Who gets to play on the deck of an aircraft carrier for crying out loud? The Duke game was fixed. When ESPN wants a team to win. They get their win. It was clear the officiating was one-sided. I'm not denying Coach K is an amazing coach. I am saying he got his record-breaking win with a little help. Enjoy the asterisk Coach!
MSU will still make an appearance in the Final Four. Tom Izzo doesn't mess around when it comes to the tournament.
MSU is 0-2, just as I expected. The rest of the Big Ten combined: 29-0. The only victory against a ranked team: OSU over #8 Florida. Those first two games for Sparty were against top 10 teams, one on an aircraft carrier outdoors and another against a coach going for winningest of all time @ Madison Square Garden, and it was a done-deal as far as ESPN was concerned. State's gonna be fine.
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