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Joanne Tosti-Vasey, president of the National Organization for Women’s Pennsylvania chapter has called for Penn State head coach Joe Paterno’s immediate resignation based on his verbal reaction to the suspension of Florida State linebacker A.J. Nicholson prior to the Orange Bowl, reported the Associated Press.

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Here’s the latest in the day-to-day soap opera known as the Marcus Vick saga, from ESPN:

RICHMOND, Va. — Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick, booted from the team last week for his behavior on and off the field, was charged Monday with pulling a gun on three teenagers during an altercation in a restaurant parking lot.

Vick surrendered at the Suffolk magistrate’s office after three warrants were issued for his arrest Sunday, Magistrate Lisa Noel said.

The 21-year-old Vick was charged with three misdemeanor counts of brandishing a firearm, and was released on $10,000 bond.

Police said the parents of a 17-year-old boy reported that Vick pointed a weapon at their son and two others during an altercation at a McDonald’s in Suffolk, a southeastern Virginia city where Vick’s mother lives, Sunday night.

If convicted of all three counts, Vick could be sentenced to up to three years in jail and a $7,500 fine, police spokeswoman Lt. Debbie George said in a statement.

So, tell me. You’re the general manager of an NFL team looking over draft prospects for a good quarterback to lead your team in the future. Do you even give this guy’s info sheet half a glance before turning the page?

At the risk of boring you with more Marcus Vick news, I will tell you that he has now decided to go pro one day after his dismissal from the Virginia Tech football team was announced. He had the option of staying in school to complete his degree, but you knew that was not his objective in getting “an education” at Virginia Tech, anyway. Following is an excerpt of the statement issued by his lawyers:

I have decided to enter the NFL draft. I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to proving my athletic ability at the professional level. I believe I am ready for this challenge and the next chapter of my life.

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