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Grambling Wants Paterno Wins Vacated

July 19, 2012
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Grambling Wants Paterno Wins Vacated

According to ShreveportTimes.com, the city of Grambling filed a formal petition to the NCAA requesting that the college governing body vacate some of Joe Paterno’s record 409 Division I victories.  In doing so, this would allow for Grambling’s Coach Eddie Robinson to reclaim college football’s winningest coach crown.  Joe Paterno surpassed Robinson’s 408 victory mark just two weeks before he was fired for his part in the Jerry Sandusky debacle.  Now that the Freeh report exposed Paterno’s role, the city of Grambling wants the record restored to honor...

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Joe Paterno reaches 408th win, ties the late Eddie Robinson for total career victories

October 22, 2011
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Joe Paterno reaches 408th win, ties the late Eddie Robinson for total career victories

Joe Paterno reached a historical milestone this evening by defeating Northwestern for his 408th career win tying the late legendary Grambling coach Eddie Robinson for total career victories. Penn State’s 34-24 win was in true Joe Paterno fashion who drew up a well balanced attack on offense and a suffocating run-stopping defense. The offense amassed 389 total yards with 192 yards in the air and 197 yards on the ground. Meanwhile, the defense stopped the Northwestern’s ground game holding both...

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BCFHoF will open its doors in February

January 19, 2010
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BCFHoF will open its doors in February

Photo Source: SeniorBowl.com The College Football Hall of Fame was established in 1951. 59 years later, it was finally decided to open the doors for the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHoF). Historically Black Colleges and Universities were established back in the 60’s during the height of racism as an outlet for young men and women to overcome discriminatory practices seen amongst the other colleges and universities. This outlet allowed for black students and athletes to attend higher education and to...

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