Penn State sex scandal - Paterno is out

[lisu]

Another interesting article...


http://joeposnanski.si.com/2011/11/10/the-end-of-paterno/

I'm glad someone is brave enough to write what he thinks. Those were some of the same arguments that I had.

 

[tpeichel]

My concern isn't with Paterno or the football program, as I'm sure Paterno will live in relative comfort from his earnings. My worry is that this incident sets a very dangerous precedent; one where not doing what the public deems as enough is as dangerous as doing the wrong thing. While we'd all like to think that we would do the right thing if we were to find ourselves in a situation such as those detailed in the report, the fact of the matter is, we just don't know how things will go down until we actually find ourselves in such a situation. Any number of various circumstances can come into play, no matter what your training or background may be, that can have a drastic effect on the actions of all involved. The fact that Paterno was not found guilty of not following the CPSL speaks volumes, and tells me he performed some action that satisfied the demands of the law.

It scares me that public assumptions have been allowed to have such very real and dramatic consequences. That non-legal opinion is having serious consequences on legal matters. It tells me that society has not come very far from the days of the Salem witch hunts

Paterno chose the future of the program over the safety of future Sandusky victims. He could have taken on the university and threatened to go to the media if they tried to cover it up. He didn't and he should suffer the consequences. The consequences will not be from the legal system, but he does deserve all the scorn and shame heaped upon him from the public. Penn St. will never fully recover from this because JoePa was Penn St.

 

[Card Magnet]

Not only does McQueary still have his job, but he has been placed on administrative leave and is in protective custody after receiving threats. Just to add a little icing on top, he informed his players he's "double ******* alcohol". Party up, *******.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/11/11/mike-mcqu ... e-*******/

 

[gt2590]

Somebody threw a cinder block thru a window at Sundusky's residence...

Man, I know the Oregon-Stanford is on ABC and more BCS-important, but wouldn't it be cool to have "GameDay" there tomorrow? :lol:

Should be pretty crazy scene in State College tomorrow Noontime. Rumors have 6-8 groups hoping to Protest at the Game. And it's not that big an area to start with...

 

[19braves77]

Seems Joe was a very judgmental person on issues that didn't pertain to him:

http://www.csnphilly.com/pages/news_ncaa?blockID=592092

 

[Shi Guy]

Seems Joe was a very judgmental person on issues that didn't pertain to him:

http://www.csnphilly.com/pages/news_ncaa?blockID=592092

Much like Switzer who, from that article, clearly got lost on his way to the high road....

 

[alabamalongsnake]

This is not a "Sex Scandal"

please change the subject line -

This is not an illicit affair between two consenting adults -- this is a "child molestation scandal" or a "child rape scandal"

just calling it a sex scandal is completely downgrading what is alleged to have occurred.

 

[mwashuc06]

This is only going to get worse, even the Judge that freed Sandusky is in on it.

http://deadspin.com/5859075/

Judge Who Set Unsecured Bail For Jerry Sandusky Is a Second Mile Volunteer

 

[hive17]

I don't really WANT to keep talking about this, but what are the reactions to this ULTRA-creepy interview?

[youtube:2tdk8cg2]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQr4x7yzNxg[/youtube:2tdk8cg2]

 

[thefatguy]

You said it, CREEEEPYYYYY

 

[alabamalongsnake]

You said it, CREEEEPYYYYY

can't think of anything creepier than Sandusky

 

[Lancemountain]

beyond creepy.


Like, what are you thinking, creepy

Guy sucks, hope he burns in whatever hell there is

 

[hive17]

OK, regarding Sandusky's claimed innocence: what if, for some unforseen reason, he is found not guilty of all charges? And i don't mean that there was some BS procedural loophole or something. What if, between testimony of him and the victims, there isn't enough proof to convict? I think McQuery is already screwing things up for the prosecution, since we can't seem to get an exact account of what he saw and/or did.

Now, I don't think this will happen (hell, if it does, Sandusky can live in fear for the rest of his life). BUT, if it does, what would that mean for the university? What would that mean for Paterno? These guys are have already been executed in the court of public opinion.

 

[nosterbor]

OK, regarding Sandusky's claimed innocence: what if, for some unforseen reason, he is found not guilty of all charges? And i don't mean that there was some BS procedural loophole or something. What if, between testimony of him and the victims, there isn't enough proof to convict? I think McQuery is already screwing things up for the prosecution, since we can't seem to get an exact account of what he saw and/or did.

Now, I don't think this will happen (hell, if it does, Sandusky can live in fear for the rest of his life). BUT, if it does, what would that mean for the university? What would that mean for Paterno? These guys are have already been executed in the court of public opinion.

It is very late for what if's. The damage is done. No trust.

 

[Rickzcards]

OK, regarding Sandusky's claimed innocence: what if, for some unforseen reason, he is found not guilty of all charges? And i don't mean that there was some BS procedural loophole or something. What if, between testimony of him and the victims, there isn't enough proof to convict? I think McQuery is already screwing things up for the prosecution, since we can't seem to get an exact account of what he saw and/or did.

Now, I don't think this will happen (hell, if it does, Sandusky can live in fear for the rest of his life). BUT, if it does, what would that mean for the university? What would that mean for Paterno? These guys are have already been executed in the court of public opinion.

It is very late for what if's. The damage is done. No trust.

Sandusky could always take the Michael Jackson route and buy his way out of all charges. Not sure if he has that much money though.