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| Temple Almost Brought Jerry Sandusky to Philadelphia |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/11/11 5:13 am | updated: 11/11/11 5:13 am |
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Penn State's Jerry Sandusky almost landed in Philadelphia as head coach of the Temple Owls. In 1988, Temple University was recruiting Sandusky heavily after firing Bruce Ariens. And the Penn State defensive coordinator seemed to be the perfect fit. He had helped Penn State win a national championship in 1986 and had produced seven All-America linebackers.
"He wasn't just a candidate. He was a high-profile candidate," former Temple athletic director Charlie Theokas said in an... Read More |
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| Eagles Losing. Why? Vick? |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/10/11 11:55 am | updated: 11/10/11 11:55 am |
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Why aren’t the Eagles winning? Is it Andy Reid? The defense? Offense? Some say it points to Michael Vick.
Lesser quarterbacks have more TDs than Vick’s 11. He stands in the middle of the pack or worse in nearly every major passing statistic. Vick has been another Eagle whose play has been decent but ultimately not good enough to win. Big plays have been missing.
Vick is completing 62 percent of his passes and has been more consistent than a year... Read More |
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| Bandstand |
| November 10 Music Calendar |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/10/11 11:53 am | updated: 11/10/11 11:53 am |
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(1956) 55 Years Ago
Billboard's annual DJ's poll finds that Elvis Presley is the most played male artist and country... Read More |
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| Fugitive Philadelphia Lawyer Arrested in Alabama |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/11 5:21 am | updated: 11/10/11 5:21 am |
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Philadelphia lawyer Michael Kwasnik has been arrested in Dothan Alabama. Police arrested Kwasnik, a fugitive sought on charges that he had stolen $1.1 million from an elderly Cherry Hill widow.
Dothan Police Chief Gregory Benton said the arrest was made after police received a tip about a man at a Greyhound bus station transporting narcotics. Police said they found no narcotics but apprehended Kwasnik on money-laundering and theft charges lodged Monday by New Jersey Attorney... Read More |
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| Taylor Swift CMA Entertainer of the Year |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/11 5:13 am | updated: 11/10/11 5:13 am |
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Pennsylvania's own Taylor Swift is the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year.
Swift won the award for the second time. The international crossover sensation who has sold more than 20 million albums by the age of 21 also won the CMA's top honor in 2009. Swift becomes the second woman to win entertainer of the year twice at the CMAs, joining Barbara Mandrell.
iRadioPhilly features Taylor Swift's music on Mustang and Read More |
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| Free Forum |
| Free PA State Inspection |
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 by: planmanjb - lafeyette hill, PA
started: 11/10/11 5:00 am | updated: 11/10/11 5:00 am |
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| Pennsylvania iradiophilly listeners can get a free PA State Safety & Emission Inspection (pay only $2.00 for the windshield sticker and a $2.40 Program Management Fee). Only at Excel Motors, 451 E. Lincoln Highway (Business Route 1), Langhorne, PA 19047. Call 215-741-5800 to schedule, and continue to enjoy... Read More |
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| Tom Ridge Considered to be Next Penn State President |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/09/11 5:25 am | updated: 11/10/11 4:54 am |
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| According to ESPN former PA Governor Tom Ridge could be the next Penn State president. In the fallout of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal, many expect current PSU president Graham Spanier to lose his job. Penn State's Board of Trustees is said to be weighing the possibility of having Ridge replace Spanier. So far no one at Penn State has offered a clear explanation as to why university officials didn't report allegations of child sexual abuse to law enforcement... Read More |
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| Philadelphia's Smokin' Joe Frazier Dead at 67 |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/08/11 3:36 am | updated: 11/08/11 3:36 am |
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Philadelphia boxing great, Joe Frazier died on Monday after being diagnosed with liver cancer about a month ago. He was 67. Smokin' Joe Frazier won Olympic Gold on his way to becoming one of boxing's all time heavyweight stars. Early in his career, Joe Frazier would train in a Philadelphia slaughterhouse, punching meat like a heavy bag, a workout made famous later in Rocky movies.
Frazier was smaller than most heavyweight but compensated with exceptional strength and stamina. ... Read More |
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| Tony Bennett WOWS Academy of Music |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/07/11 10:54 am | updated: 11/07/11 10:54 am |
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At the Academy of Music on Friday night, Tony Bennett put on an 80 minute energetic show. His set list included, Watch What Happens, They All Laughed, and his first number one hit from 1952, Cold, Cold Heart.
Asking the soundman to cut off all amplification, he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" without a microphone and danced on stage with his daughter on a duet of Old Friends.
At the age of 85, Tony Bennett’s touring in support of his new CD, Duets II, which can... Read More |
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| Penn State's VP/Gary Schultz & AD/Tim Curley Step Down |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 11/07/11 10:53 am | updated: 11/07/11 10:53 am |
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Penn State senior vice president Gary Schultz has stepped down and athletic director Tim Curley has taken an administrative leave amid allegations of covering up a sex scandal involving a former assistant coach on the football team, Jerry Sandusky.
The Penn State trustees announced the moves after an executive session at the Old Main administration building on Sunday night.
Both men have been charged with failure to report and perjury and made their requests to the... Read More |
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