Chiefs’ Tamba Hali Defends Joe Paterno With Robert Kraft-Aaron Hernandez Question

Chiefs’ Tamba Hali Defends Joe Paterno With Robert Kraft-Aaron Hernandez Question

Tamba Hali had quite a weekend on social media. Not only did the veteran linebacker question whether the Kansas City Chiefs need him anymore after playing limited snaps in his team’s AFC divisional round playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last season. He also defended former Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, who died in 2012 just months after being fired amid the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal. Hali, who played at Penn State from 2002 to 2005, started defending Paterno seemingly out of the blue Sunday night, and his defense included references to O.J. Simpson, George Zimmerman, Robert Kraft and Aaron Hernandez. Hali clearly believ... NESN.com

Joe Paterno Twice Addresses Students Showing Support Outside Head Coach’s Home (Videos)

by Mike Cole on Tue, Nov 8, 2011 at 11:55PM   Joe Paterno didn't get a chance to talk to the media on Tuesday as his weekly news conference was shut down by Penn State officials.  However, no one could stop the long-time Nittany Lions head coach from addressing Penn State students Tuesday night. Throngs of students camped out outside Paterno's residence in a show of support for Paterno who has been heavily criticized for his role in the Jerry Sandusky saga.  Students repeatedly chanted for Paterno, and he obliged on two occasions. In a bizarre scene, Paterno addressed the students at first from his front door. Later, he came out to his front lawn for a quick interaction with the students. See