In this week’s issue of TIME, we explore the insular nature of college campuses — and how “Happy Valley” stays happy amid scandal.
Football
Still Tebow Time, Luckless Leinart: Three Things We Learned From NFL Week 12
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s 12th week.
Holiday Cheat Sheet: 4 Ways to Look Smart About Football on Thanksgiving
As you gather around the television for food and football on Thanksgiving, why not wow the family with your NFL knowledge?
Viewpoint: Why Penn State’s Football Program Shouldn’t Suffer the ‘Death Penalty’
Outraged sports buffs across the U.S. are calling on the NCAA to exterminate Penn State football. Their emotions are sound, their argument is not
Penn State and Paterno: A Declaration of Independence
By some measures, Penn State’s home football game Saturday against the University of Nebraska was your typical Big Ten tilt. Beer chugging at the tailgates started bright and early. A group of diminutive Penn State students …
Penn State’s Pre-Game Vigil: Focusing on the Victims — And Worrying About the Fallout
In spite of the sordid events roiling Penn State University, it almost felt like a familiar fall Friday afternoon on the State College campus. Penn State students, alums, and locals snapped up Nittany Lion gear at the campus …
Penn State’s Mike McQueary Won’t Coach Due to “Multiple Threats”
Viewpoint: Removing Penn State’s wide receivers coach from the game on Saturday was the sensible move.
The Firing of Joe Paterno: Why the Penn State Unrest Was Senseless
Viewpoint: The student reaction to Paterno’s dismissal did Penn State no favors
‘I’m Not the Football Coach’: Paterno Fired from Penn State, Effective Immediately
The Nittany Lions’ legendary leader has won more games than any other Division I coach. But his failure to stop a subordinate’s abuse of young boys has forced his resignation and irreparably clouded his legacy
Should Joe Paterno Survive Penn State’s Child Sex Abuse Scandal?
Football head coach Paterno, of all people, was never supposed to go out like this
‘Just Win, Baby!’: The Legacy of Al Davis, 1929-2011
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died at his home on Saturday morning at 82, was never beloved outside of Raider nation.
ESPN and Hank Williams Jr. Part Ways: Why a Rowdy-Free Broadcast Is the Right Move
“Are You Ready For Some Football?” is no more.
Dallas’ Disaster and Aaron’s Athletics: Three Lessons Learned From NFL Week Four
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s fourth week.
