OT- RIP Joe Paterno

[slidekellyslide]

Great football coach..I will remember fondly the Nebraska vs Penn State rivalry, but I will always think there was a look the other way attitude in order to shield the school and football program, and that will forever taint his legacy. It's a shame, but there really is no other way to look at it. Once he had been told, he had a moral responsibility to protect the children in Sandusky's life, but he did the very minimum.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

Great football coach..I will remember fondly the Nebraska vs Penn State rivalry, but I will always think there was a look the other way attitude in order to shield the school and football program, and that will forever taint his legacy. It's a shame, but there really is no other way to look at it. Once he had been told, he had a moral responsibility to protect the children in Sandusky's life, but he did the very minimum.

Dan, here's another way to look at it, despite your proclamation: Every time a public figure dies, there will be those who use the event as an opportunity to jump on their soapboxes and speak as if virgins. Nothing new here. There are very few spotless people on this planet, and there are very few on this forum who truly know what they would have done in Paterno's situation. Despite your insinuations, I do not believe he was a bad man. That's the way I look at it.

[novakjr]

Dammit. That Sandusky pervert was the catalyst to JoePa's downfall and the the tarnishment of a once great career. And this guy can't keep his mouth shut even after the man's death. Attn: Jerry- No one gives a sh*t what you think, and I'm sure no one needs your condolences. Just shut the hell up, do the right thing and eat a round...

I'm not giving JoePa a pass on what happened. But Sandusky has to know that even commenting right now is completely tasteless.

[wondo]

I am saddened by Joe Paterno's passing. As a PSU alumnus I have a paternal bond to our late coach and university figurehead. It does not, however, blind me to his transgressions. His good works are timeless; his faults are the same. What a good man we have lost. Perhaps being a Penn Stater has colored my judgement, but it has also allowed me the honor of knowing good and pride and honor. RIP JoePa.