Attention turns to NCAA and Penn State's fate Bob Kravitz Throw a flag on for piling State president orders Paterno statue removal Don’t keep talk of abuse in shadows College football fines $60 million imposes fouryear bowl ban Death penalty possible says Statue taken down receives harsh sanctions Sandusky report will draw scrutiny today Report scandal tarnishes Joe legacy fined avoids 'death penalty' disregarded children's welfare Sexabuse findings castigate leaders OSU working compliance changes before Freeh’s St. ExPSU OK'd not reporting Quinn signs law requiring coaches

Factbox: Key comments, reaction to NCAA sanctions on Penn State (Reuters) - Penn State University was hit with unprecedented penalties on Monday in response to child sex abuse by a former assistant football coach at the school. The punishment includes a $60 million fine to be used to fund a foundation to help victims of child sex abuse and voids the team's victories from 1998 through 2011. Here are comments and reaction regarding the NCAA decision: EDWARD ... Penn State sanctions echo through community Many in this leafy, vibrant college town nicknamed "Happy Valley" worry the temporary evisceration of Penn State's football program might inflict similar damage on a community that, for years, thrived as fans flocked to home games at the massive football stadium and a far-flung alumni base stayed connected by loyalty — and by checkbook. Penn State hit with unprecedented penalties for Sandusky scandal (Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports fined Penn State University $60 million and voided its football victories for the past 14 seasons in an unprecedented rebuke for the school's failure to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. NCAA President Mark Emmert said the school had put "hero worship and winning at all costs" ahead of integrity, honesty and responsibility ... Column: Penn State punishment more than fair Banning Penn State from bowl games for four years won't bring back the innocence Jerry Sandusky took from who knows how many young boys. Taking football scholarships away and vacating wins over the past 14 years will do nothing to help them heal. Penn State students are sad, mostly quiet, but resolve to improve the school's reputation Penn State athletes are instructed to avoid the media, but a few students express both dismay and optimism. Penn State football goes into damage control All the big prizes Penn State usually plays for - the conference championships, the marquee bowl games - are off the table. NCAA sanctions Penn State for Sandusky scandal (Reuters) - The governing body of U.S. college sports on Monday fined Penn State University $60 million and voided its football victories for the past 14 seasons in an unprecedented rebuke for the school's failure to stop coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children. NCAA President Mark Emmert said the school had put "hero worship and winning at all costs" ahead of integrity, honesty and ... How Penn State Can Start Rebuilding Its Reputation Penn State University spent decades building its brand. Now – following an NCAA punishment that includes $60 million in fines, the loss of athletic scholarships and a four-year bowl game ban – the school must start the process all over again. Penn State hit with severe financial penalties Penn State hit with severe financial penalties The Quad: Penn State Lettermen Lash Out at N.C.A.A. The Penn State Football Letterman's Club expressed its anger at the N.C.A.A. sanctions against the school on Monday.
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