<p>They aren’t good men. To suggest they are is an insult to good men.</p>
<p>The board has released a statement:</p>
<p>“The Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University is outraged by the horrifying details contained in the Grand Jury Report. As parents, alumni and members of the Penn State Community, our hearts go out to all of those impacted by these terrible events, especially the tragedies involving children and their families. We cannot begin to express the combination of sorrow and anger that we feel about the allegations surrounding Jerry Sandusky. We hear those of you who feel betrayed and we want to assure all of you that the Board will take swift, decisive action.”</p>
<p>Well Barrons, it’s a good thing you aren’t in charge and nothing of that nature will happen.</p>
<p>Victim count is spiraling:</p>
<p>[Exclusive:</a> Victims Double In Penn State Case](<a href=“http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/sports/local_sports/exclusive%3A-victims-double-in-penn-state-case-110811]Exclusive:”>http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/sports/local_sports/exclusive%3A-victims-double-in-penn-state-case-110811)</p>
<p>Let’s also not forget that Sandusky basically ran a charity/program for kids that, with the knowledge displayed in the thread, can only be described as a method to guarantee him access to victims.</p>
<p>He also wrote a book about his work with kids, called “touched” (which I guess he is an expert on): [Amazon.com:</a> Touched: The Jerry Sandusky Story (9781582613574): Jerry Sandusky: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Touched-Jerry-Sandusky-Story/dp/1582613575/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320813343&sr=8-1]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/Touched-Jerry-Sandusky-Story/dp/1582613575/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320813343&sr=8-1) </p>
<p>Why was he still allowed access to PSU facilities if he didn’t work there anymore? aka, Why did the highest ranking officials at PSU allow children to be knowingly raped and abused on their campus?</p>
<p>Will PSU do more than just follow the Len Bias fallout script from UMD?</p>
<p>wouldn’t be surprised if there were PSU students who were targeted as well.</p>
<p>At least the Trustees expressed some thought for the victims. As far as I know, no one else at Penn State has.</p>
<p>I hope their “swift, decisive action” includes summarily firing Paterno. The man does not deserve the dignified exit some have suggested. He shouldn’t be allowed to coach another game. He shouldn’t be allowed to resign. He shouldn’t get a severance. He should be cast out in disgrace. Tomorrow morning.</p>
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<li><p>From Paterno’s statement released Sunday, for those of you who have been insisting that the grand jury report showed Paterno knew about the anal sex:</p></li>
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<p>If that’s a fair summary of what he told the grand jury, I don’t understand how he escaped indictment for perjury, too. (Of course, I do understand, but it stinks.)</p>
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<p>This evening, he also admonished his student supporters to keep the victims in their prayers. His son Scott, who is serving as spokesperson, was on the late news saying the same thing.</p>
<p>JHS, regarding your point #2, it may very well be that he didn’t know the details – but does it matter? Clearly he knew that SOMETHING unsavory and improper was going on; he says so. With the power that Paterno had on that campus, he could have made SURE that Sandusky was stopped back in 2002. He could even have called the police himself. Instead he kicked it upstairs, abdicating the responsibility of every decent citizen to protect a child in danger. As far as I know, he didn’t do anything illegal. But he flunks the moral test.</p>
<p>Regarding point #3, thank you – I haven’t been following this closely until today. Although I find it disgusting that he’s suddenly concerned for these young boys. And he wasn’t “fooled.” He just found it expedient not to know.</p>
<p>The wise move for Paterno is to strike a deal with PSUs board of trustees to resign at the end of this season. He should know there is no way he can weather out this scandal. Jim Tressel was forced to resign as OSUs head coach - ostensibly for attempting to cover up his knowledge that several of his knucklehead players traded THEIR bowl rings and memorabilia for tattoos.</p>
<p>After the court cases it will be interesting to see what sanctions the NCAA places on PSU athletics.</p>
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I would hope that Paterno doesn’t have any dealing power at this point. IMO this should be a unilateral decision by the Trustees, and Paterno should be informed, not consulted.</p>
<p>10PM here on the west coast. Just now, ABC national radio news leads with an update about Penn State and right then provides audio of multitudes of cheering Penn State students supporting Joe Paterno (tonight). Talk about messed up priorities. Sad. Football glory over all?</p>
<p>"10PM here on the west coast. Just now, ABC national radio news leads with an update about Penn State and right then provides audio of multitudes of cheering Penn State students supporting Joe Paterno (tonight). Talk about messed up priorities. Sad. Football glory over all? "</p>
<p>No, this statement just isn’t true- it has nothing to do with football. Penn State is showing its support for a legendary icon who we believe is being unfairly forced out. Reading through the grand jury indictment, JoePa had little direct knowledge of the situation and reported the situation to higher-ups in fulfillment of his legal obligation so what’s being done to him is blatantly wrong. After what he’s done for this university- put PSU on the national scene, brought us Success with Honor, and held his team to the highest standard of integrity- Joe Paterno deserves to leave on his own terms, not be forced out in a behind the scenes maneuver tainted by these charges. We are vehemently anti-Sandusky, anti-Curley, anti-Schultz and starting to turn on Spanier as well. However, Penn State will stand behind JoePa 100% and</p>
<p>[Joe</a> addresses fans - YouTube](<a href=“- YouTube”>- YouTube) is the reason why.</p>
<p>^^ That’s really sad…</p>
<p>Young children were hurt, for years. And your icon KNEW, as far back as 2002. And did nothing except fulfill his legal obligation, with the result that young children continued to be hurt for another 9 years. JoePa could have stopped it, and didn’t. “Honor”? Tell that to the victims.</p>
<p>I spoke at length with two Penn State alumni tonight. They and their entire families went there and they love PSU. However, when it comes to Paterno, they both felt strongly that he should be fired immediately. They both described him as a self righteous prick who should be held up to what he claims his own standards to be.</p>
<p>^^ Look, Joe Paterno followed the chain of command as established immediately after he found out about the problem. The extent of his knowledge of these events is still not fully known. For these cases, there is clear precedent for due process and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty- something Joe Paterno is entitled to and rightly deserves. To immediately assume guilt in the court of public opinion would be a disgrace. His moral character has been unquestioned for over 60 years and, despite the anger many have, do you REALLY think he would value his football program over the welfare of children?!</p>
<p>I don’t see how Penn State will be able to maintain its status as the nation’s most expensive public flagship after this.</p>
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<p>Seems as though he has been unquestioned generally for over 60 years. Joe Paterno was the chain of command. Does anyone believe these powerful football coaches actually believe a lowly athletic director controls them? Joe Paterno didn’t report to the AD. He didn’t report to the President of the College. They reported to him. He made more money than any of them and when they went to his house years ago to tell him it was time to leave, he told them to “get off his backside.” Right boss, sorry boss.</p>
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<li> Yes, he did the absolute minimum that the law required. Is that enough when children are in danger? I really don’t think so.</li>
<li> He stated to the grand jury that he believed what the witness told him – that there was inappropriate contact between Sandusky and a young boy, in a shower. One doesn’t need to know details to know that this is wrong. In fact, Joe did know that it was wrong; that’s why he did his minimum legal duty.</li>
<li> The concepts of due process and presumption of innocence apply to criminal trials. They do not apply to administrative proceedings at a university.<br></li>
<li> Yes, I think it’s quite obvious that Paterno and many others, including Spanier, value the football program over the welfare of children. Can you think of any other explanation as to why the police were never called?</li>
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<li>He reported it to his superiors who most likely reassured him that it was taken care of and not to worry about it. </li>
<li>I refer you back to point 1- maybe it’s the optimistic side of me but I truly believe that if JoePa had known the extent of the situation and that was it being covered up, he would have acted accordingly. Sandusky was sanctions and punished after higher ups knew about the incident- that’s likely the story they told Paterno to reassure him- fault him possibly for ignorance and optimism but not deliberate negligence.</li>
<li>True, but I am responding in the context of what is happening now where the public is essentially attempting to place criminal charges on JoePa’s shoulders</li>
<li>I speak for myself here but while Curley and Schultz may have placed an emphasis on football, Paterno has repeatedly highlighted integrity in his time here. Repeatedly he has not recruited players he deemed not possess moral character- there is a reason why Penn State football has the squeaky clean reputation it did. But I find the statement that Paterno “value[d] the football program over the welfare of children” very insulting and presumptive- to assume that of any person, much less Joe Paterno is absolutely ridiculous.</li>
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<p>Well that ship has sailed.</p>