The Penn State department of Kinesiology, Information Technology, and Sports Medicine are implementing virtual reality testing to help diagnosis and prevent concussions in athletes, according to a Penn State Live report.
I have always had this perception that Gattaca is right around the corner. By the time my generation has children, it should be as easy as going to see a doctor and saying, "Well, you know, Doc, I have had bum knees my whole life. Can you give my boy the right genes so that his knees stay good?"
It hasn't been a good time to be a Penn State trustee recently. Now, a petition on the website Change.org is calling for the university's ultimate governing body to bring back the statue of Joe Paterno that stood outside Beaver Stadium from 2001 until it was abruptly removed in July 2012.
Penn State will not have a chance to get revenge against Virginia during the 2013 season as the Cavaliers have decided not to make the September 14th trip to Beaver Stadium, instead opting for a home game against the Oregon Ducks.
Multiple outlets are reporting that U.S. Representatives Charlie Dent (R) (PA-15) , and co-writer Congressman Glenn Thompson (R) (PA-5) have filed a letter to Mark Emmert and the NCAA with a specific focus to restore the 40 scholarships taken from Penn State as included in the July sanctions levied against the university.
Everything from a local artist spotlight featuring Ave. Amen to who is playing where this week in State College plus new music from Local Natives and Grizzly Bear. Load up your playlist, Penn State. It's #MusicMonday.