The Daily Numbers: 900 pounds, how much the statue of Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium in State College weighed. It was taken down Sunday morning.
409 victories in 46 seasons as head coach at Penn State for Paterno.
30-60 million, how much many people believe the NCAA will fine Penn State in connection with the Sandusky scandal.
9 a.m., when the NCAA will hold their press conference to announce sanctions against Penn State.
83 tons of trash strewn on 26 illegal dumping sites in Delaware County, according to the environmental group Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.
5 people shot at a party in Philadelphia.
1 bear that walked into a mall in western Pa., forcing an evacuation.
12 killed, 56 wounded, the final tally from the rampage at the midnight showing of the new Batman movie in Aurora, Colo.
160 million dollars, how much the movie is expected to make this weekend.
3 straight weeks of rising gas prices, with no relief in sight until after Labor Day. Why am I not surprised.
3.62 a gallon, average price at the pump in Philly region; that’s a 10-cent hike in a week.
3.79 a gallon, what we were paying last year.
1 suspect dead in home invasion at home of off-duty Warminster police officer in Philly.
8 people injured in a multi-vehicle crash in the Hunting Park section of Philly.
4-3 win for the Phillies over the Giants in 12 innings on Sunday.
2 straight extra-inning affairs for the Phils & Giants.
3 runs on 7 hits for Phils starter Joe Blanton, who gave up a game-tying homer in the eighth.
17-5, Blanton’s record after the All-Star break sine 2008.
22 home runs allowed this year by Blanton, 2nd most in the majors.
1 as in Day 1 of practice for the Eagles at training camp at Lehigh this morning.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Summer is over. Eagles training camp starts this morning. Are you ready for some football?
*: It’s not about a statue, it’s about those kids..
I Don’t Get It
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Today’s Upper: Kudos to the Penn State administration for getting one right. The move to take down the statue of JoePa is the right one, if only to stop the anguish every time it’s shown.
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Quote Box: “He’s done so much for this university. It’s sad.”
- Cloressa Turner, on seeing that statue of Joe Paterno had been removed from its spot outside Beaver Stadium yesterday.
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