Penn State has issued statements refuting a Sports Illustrated story to be released later today that is expected to be critical of the medical care surrounding the football program.

Bill O’Brien says recent changes in the team’s medical care were made “in the best interests of our program.”
The university was made aware of the story last week, according to Jeff Nelson, Penn State’s assistant athletic director. He also emailed the university’s response to the piece.
The article contends that Penn State football players will receive a drop-off in medical care in 2013, coinciding with recent staff changes, Nelson said.
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