Tag Archive | "football"

Football Coach Joe Paterno: No Longer Brooklyn’s Golden Boy

Thursday, November 10, 2011

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Legendary Brooklyn-raised football coach Joseph Paterno was fired by Penn State University in the aftermath of a sexual abuse scandal involving his former assistant, Jerry Sandusky. The Twitterverse is divided in its support for "JoePa." (Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Giants vs. Jets: Who are the Kings of Kings?

Monday, October 24, 2011

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We asked the people of Brooklyn which team they thought owns the borough’s heart. Here’s what they have to say. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   

Concerns Deepen over Football Head Injuries

Friday, November 20, 2009

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People are talking about brain damage in football—not only in the NFL, but in high school ball as well. Daniel Roberts reports the sentiment from a number of BK football coaches and parents.