Penn State responded to a pending Sports Illustrated article last night that sent many Penn State beat writers into a frenzy.
The article written by David Epstein reportedly slams Penn State's medical program and administrative moves made over the past several months by Athletic Director David Joyner, who is an orthopedic surgeon himself. "Special Report: Do Athletics Still Have Too Much Power at Penn State?" is featured on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, seemingly unrelated to the actual article but a headline that is sure to grab some attention at the news stand. It is due out Wednesday on the web.
The reunion was made official yesterday when Hodges and Mauti both inked four-year rookie deals with the Vikings. Hodges is expected to make around $2.5 million over the course of the four years, similar to the contract that the player drafted in the same spot received last year. The terms of both contracts are currently unknown. Hodges was the first Viking draft pick to sign this offseason.
The Tweet of the day today comes from ESPN's Bob Ley, who received a letter from a conspiracy theorist who believes that Joe Paterno might still be alive in the "heart of Nittany Lion country."
Nittany Lion spring sports teams continue to advance and find success late in their seasons as the Women's Track and Field Team won its seventh Big Ten title and Women's Lacrosse advanced to the Elite Eight in the NCAA tournament. No. 13 Penn State Men's Lacrosse ended its season and fell to No. 11 Yale Lacrosse in a 10-7 battle
Duo Nightclub, located at 129 Pugh St., is in legal trouble and has been served an eviction notice for failure to pay back rent according to court documents plastered on the troubled night spot's door. A judgement has been entered against Parag Parikh and P&P at PSU, LCC for $12,000 in back rent, and Duo will be evicted on May 20 if not paid.
One of Penn State's finest a capella groups has been invited to perform on national television.
The Statesmen, formerly the JoePas, are set to perform on the Today Show in New York City tomorrow, May 15 at around 9 a.m.