STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- More than 200 Penn State football lettermen petitioned the university on Tuesday for the return of an iconic bronze Joe Paterno statue that was removed in the summer of 2012 in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case.The former players and coaches, who span every decade since the 1950s, also made two other demands: return the wall that rested behind the statue and celebrated Penn State accomplishments, and issue a formal apology to Paternos widow.Joe Paterno has been cast in a negative light, the letter writer, former tight end/punter Brian Masella, told ESPN, and were trying to correct that narrative. The university has ignored us over and over again.The university released a statement in response to the letter, saying, We appreciate the passion of our former Penn State lettermen for Coach Joe Paterno and the football program, and thank them for their input and many contributions/achievements. We recognize that this is emotional for many in the Penn State community, many of whom differ, yet feel strongly about this issue.The Universitys leadership has clearly indicated that there will be a time and place to acknowledge Coach Joe Paternos many contributions. Any plans by the president to reach out to the Paterno family will be done privately.The statue has been a lightning rod of controversy since its removal four years ago. Fans continue to leave flowers and knickknacks at the former site of the statue, and many see the statue as a symbol of Paternos legacy.Masella said the lettermen are not looking to compromise and would not be satisfied if the statue appeared elsewhere on campus, such as the All-Sports Museum inside the football stadium. The statue is currently out of sight in what the university has previously referred to as a secure location.Our feeling is it should go back where it was located on Porter Road, Masella said.Former Penn State players who added their names to the letter include Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny and 1973 Heisman winner John Cappelletti. Cheap Lebrons From China . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Wholesale Lebrons China . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59. http://www.cheaplebronsfromchina.com/ . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. Cheap Lebrons Online . Gerald Green and Miles Plumlee? Green had bounced around the NBA when he wasnt playing overseas. The Pacers gave up on Plumlee after just one season. Now Green and Plumlee are key cogs in the Suns surprising breakout season. Cheap Wholesale Lebrons . -- Kyrie Irvings last-minute 3-pointer helped seal another victory for Cleveland -- and the Cavaliers longest winning streak since LeBron James left. Over the past three weeks, New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell has caught 17 of 22 targets (77.3 percent catch rate) with three touchdowns. Given the injury to tight end Rob Gronkowski, along with the Patriots transition to more three-wide receiver personnel sets, Mitchell is seeing an increased role in the offensive plan, and that should continue into the fantasy playoffs.Lets go to the tape and break down Mitchells skill set and take a look at how Tom Brady is targeting him within the Patriots system. From isolation routes to red zone targets, Mitchell is a must-add off the waiver wire that can produce numbers in PPR leagues, while also filling a spot as a viable WR3/Flex option for owners.dddddddddddditchells role in the Patriots game planWe can really go back to the Week 12 game versus the Jets as the start of Mitchells rise in the Patriots call sheet. Over a two-week stretch, Mitchell caught Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '