news.yahoo.com— Joe Paterno, who racked up more wins than anyone else in major college football but was fired from Penn State amid a child sex abuse scandal has died. He was 85.
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I don't hardly know anything about Joe. I know he was very successful and loved by his peers / players. It's just too bad he didn't do more about this Sandusky situation.
I don't mean to be unfair, but really. He worked with this guy. I imagine he saw him quite often. You hear about a coach having sex with a child in the shower. You go to the police, like you are supposed to. But the next day, that guy is at work. And the next week, and the next month. You just accept that? What the f**k? Honestly... what the f**k?
Obviously someone else didn't do their job. That doesn't absolve you of responsibility to do the right thing.
It's not like he didn't know the guy. He had to have seen him over and over again after he went to officials.
get a freakin life and grow up... you are the exact type of person this world doesn't need; a hate filled little boy, who can't stand that most others are far better people than he is, are more successful, and far (far) more liked.
You think that by trying to pull people down to your level, it somehow makes you a better person. Sorry little boy, but you are wrong, and some day you might grow up enough to learn it... we can only hope. And whatever your age is, it doesn't matter, you really are nothing more than a jealous little boy who wants everything your way, or you will whine and cry as loud as you can for attention, even if that attention is actually derision - and not realize that the grown ups look down at you and wonder how long it will be before you see reality, and life, for what it really is.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Ooh ouch. That was quite an attack. Of course you didn't address the fact that Joe did in fact do nothing about a little boy being raped in his locker room. You just went on a personal tirade against people who point out part of Joe's legacy. Sure he was a winning coach. He did a lot of good for a lot of people. He also didn't do anything about child rape. That is part of his legacy too. You can't run from it. You can't hide from it. You can't insult it away. I'm not the one that didn't do anything about it. Joe was. Why don't you go be mad at Joe for tarnishing the legacy that you seem to so dearly love.
You say he did nothing... the facts show he went to the administration with the issue after he found out about it - and that they then did nothing.
Should he have gone to the police himself - honestly, I think so - but you, and people like you, try to make it out that not only did he never say or do anything about it, but that he actually condoned it. As if he was told about it, and said - oh, that's OK, he can do that, there is nothing wrong with it.
As much as you try to pretend I gloss over what happened, you, and again, those like you, seem to pretend that he actually didn'tgo to someone with the allegations.
He did nothing. Going to the administration is not good enough. You know that. In all other cases, were it not involving Penn St., you would agree. So at your work if you witness a woman being raped in an office what is your response? Do you go tell your supervisor and leave it at that? Do you think that is enough of a response?
EVERYONE knows what they are to do when they are told about a crime so vile as raping a child. EVERYONE.
The Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner said Joe fulfilled his legal responsibility in his actions. Great. He covered his ass (which around the Penn St. locker room seems like a prudent action) but he only did that, covered his ass.
If you are that 10 year old boy, are you happy that Joe fulfilled his legal requirement? How about the one that got raped after Joe found out about the rape but failed to alert police? Should he be happy?
This is not to say that the rest of the Penn St. administration should be off the hook either. They all should be done with major college sports. I'm a big fan of giving Penn St. the death penalty. This is an institution that is clearly lacking institutional control over their program.
Ohio St. nearly got wiped out because players got free tattoos. Penn St. has nothing happen and they did nothing about a child being raped in their locker room.
We're not talking about shoplifting or smoking weed here. We're talking about rape.
He should have done more. Period.
Everyone goes on and on about doing the right thing, but at the end of the day 99% of people do what's right for them. And Joe, despite being successful, popular, cute and old, he is one of those people. It's that simple.
That doesn't explain why people like you so adamantly defend these types though, quite frankly it's idiotic.
He was a f**king sports coach, get a grip. How s**tty is your life that you have to live vicariously through a geriatric? It would be funny but you probably can vote.
I can't believe the people that can defend Joe Paterno "greatness" because he won a lot of games or donated a lot of money. When children, who couldn't defend themselves, need his "greatness" he was absent.
By letting it continue to happen he condoned it. By not stopping it, he condoned it. By turning a blind eye and putting the institution above legal and moral obligations, he condoned it.
Or is ass raping a child acceptable when your team is having a winning season?
How is dying from lung cancer karma for what Jerry Sandusky did?
Half of the population doesn't believe in the death sentence for anyone but Joe Paterno? f**k Joe Paterno am I right? Is that what you're tying to say?
I just don't understand the "shock" that he died. He was 85. I'm sure there are plenty of people, young people, who are battling terminal illnesses who wish they could have half the life he had. Yes, it's always sad when someone passes away, no matter how old, but spare the pity party.
He always said that he didn't want to retire because he had seen too many people retire and then die soon after. He was right. The good things he did need to be remembered but kept in perspective with the bad. This guy was not a saint and he shouldn't be remembered as one now that he is dead. What was he? The winningest football coach in NCAA history who also didn't seem to mind that one of his coaches liked to rape young boys.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
You freaking moron... you really don't have a clue do you?
"who also didn't seem to mind that one of his coaches liked to rape young boys."
Prove that statement... come on, prove that not only did he not tell anyone that something happened (oh wait, he did)... but that he actively didn't mind that it was happening.
Show me the quote where he said - in any way, "you know, I knew about what he was doing, but I figured, what the heck, let him do what he wants, I don't mind it."
crashdvis - another hate filled person who can't stand that there are people in this world who are far better than you, had a far better impact on the world, and when you are dead and gone, and forgotten by everyone, will still be remembered for the good they did. I'm very sorry you are like that, it really is a shame...Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
After hearing from McQueary, Paterno alerted athletic director Tim Curley. Yet instead of relaying what McQueary claims to have told him, Paterno conveyed a milder and vaguer description. Specifically, Paterno testified under oath that McQueary had said that Sandusky was engaged in fondling or "doing something of a sexual nature" to a boy.
Paterno may have nonetheless violated the Child Protective Services Law by failing to tell Curley the specific story as told by McQueary and by failing to provide known information about the nature and extent of the suspected abuse. As discussed above, if McQueary's testimony is true, Paterno appeared to downplay the severity of the incident while speaking with Curley. His portrayal seemed incomplete, if not outright disingenuous. Also, while Paterno made his initial report of the suspected child abuse to Curley by phone, any written communications would have required the known information.
It doesn't matter; he made a huge error in judgement. I don't know much about this guy, but I doubt he was evil. He screwed up and it will forever damage his legacy. I feel sorry for his family, but I feel more sorry for the kids who were molested because he failed to take appropriate action and to follow up on the action he did take. Unfortunate for everyone involved.
I wonder what all you Joe Paterno apologist's would say if it was *your* kid that was being f**ked in the ass? Would you be like "Oh it's OK! Good 'ol Joe Pa did all he could, dagnabbit" or would you be "f**k this guy, the son of a bitch knew and he didn't do anything to help my child!"?
My personal opinion? f**k this guy and good riddance. I'm sorry for his family and all that but i feel worse for the children and families that were hurt by his inaction.
He should be remembered as a Hero that was forced to deal with something completely outside of his job scope. Who passed it to his superiors and let it in the hands of others he felt more capable to deal with it than himself. We should all move forward revering him for his contributions and put it to rest. It's Bill O'Brian's turn. You ever see the movie Aeon Flux? It's the natural progression, when you're time is over you turn things over to other people who may just do it better. It's just the circle of life and we will all pass on. Bless Joe for positively impacting so many lives with his. THE END. Sandusky is his own hell and should in no way taint Joe ever.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Sorry, but he doesn't get off that easy. He was an adult in a position of responsibility when he failed to act. An adult who becomes aware of a child being molested does not "passed it to his superiors," he takes responsibility and makes sure appropriate actions are taken by law enforcement. My teenage daughter would have enough common sense to handle this situation appropriately. This guy may have known something about football (sounds like he did), but I can't imagine how a responsible adult could demonstrate such poor judgement. I assume he could (and should) have been prosecuted if this incident had come to light earlier.
For all those accusing Joe of covering up child molestation, please provide evidence he knew more then he told the administration (you know, the real guys who looked the other way).Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
More? You mean more than being told by an assistant that he witnessed a child being raped? You need more evidence than that? Wow. You Joe protectors really are blind. If that were your kid that was raped in the Penn St. locker room, would you be ok with Joe's response or maybe you'd just be happy if Joe gave you tickets to the next home game to shut you up.
He was told by an assistant that he witnessed, possibly, Sandusky fondling a child in he shower. So, Joe's supposed to go all Chuck Norris and s**t for third hand story? He did what he was supposed to do and that was notify the administration so they could conduct a proper investigation. Joe did not witness the event, and as far as anyone knows there was only one single incident reported to Joe Paterno. Perhaps there were others, but the evidence only suggests one incident reported and it was third hand. So, yeah, I think Joe Paterno did the right thing and Penn State dropped the ball. The administration should be pointing the fingers at them instead of firing Paterno but they wanted him out so they let everyone vilify the man so it would be difficult, if not impossible, to really conduct a further investigation into hat really happened. Case closed in their minds and that, dumb ass, is a real crime.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
He should have immediately dialed the police and made sure the incident was investigated. There is such a thing as personal responsibility, even in college sports.
I don't know (or care) about this guy's coaching ability, but this incident shows a monumental lack of judgement. One does not report serious crimes to college administrators and not ensure himself it was handled appropriately.
I hate to see one instance of poor judgement dominate someone's legacy, but I'm more concerned about the kids who were molested as a result of his inaction.
I'm not sure what more he could have done. It's like they always tell little kids: if someone tries to touch you, immediately alert the nearest athletic director.
Rest in Peace, Coach. You made Penn State, the State of Pennsylvania and America a better place. You lived as a great man, and will be remembered as one.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
... and this shows exactly how out of touch you are with the actual facts of the case... Sandusky, at the time of the incident specifically reported, was no longer a coach with the team, he had retired from the team, and was not with the coaching program - he was not an "heir-apparent".
Go read the article again, since I'm guessing you got that verbiage from there - before Sandusky retired, many thought he was going to be the next coach.
Oh, yeah, also show how reporting the incident to the admin. is turning a blind eye. I'm interested to hear how exact opposites are the same. As I said a bit earlier, I think he should have possibly gone to the police, but that is a far cry from your attitude, and comment that he seemed to just brushed the report he got under the rug.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Well i was gonna let you go, but you let him off the hook with a 'he reported it to his superiors' This is absolutely NO DEFENSE and is the moral equivalent of complicity one he realized nothing was being done about it. Every citizen is morally bound to report this kind of behavior to the PROPER authorities, those sworn to uphold the law. It has f**k all to do with his job.
He had informed credible knowledge of an extremely heinous crime perpetrated in his facilities. He had an obligation to tell THE POLICE, not his f**kin cronies. They are not the 'authorities' in these matters, and we need to make sure that message gets spread far and wide to those in positions of power that they are not above the law.
And why exactly do you suppose Sandusky 'retired" at a very young age. Why did he fall out of contention for that dream job?
Because of earlier allegations of inappropriate behavior. And yet Penn State and it's administration continued to allow him to carry out his nefarious activities in plain sight.
ShovelbabyJan 22, 2012
It is sad that after such a long distinguished career, he will most be remembered for the Sandusky scandal.
eraptorJan 22, 2012
I wouldn't go that far, but the sex scandal will be a major blemish on Paterno's career for years to come.
May he rest in peace.
luke1h7Jan 22, 2012
I don't hardly know anything about Joe. I know he was very successful and loved by his peers / players. It's just too bad he didn't do more about this Sandusky situation.
I don't mean to be unfair, but really. He worked with this guy. I imagine he saw him quite often. You hear about a coach having sex with a child in the shower. You go to the police, like you are supposed to. But the next day, that guy is at work. And the next week, and the next month. You just accept that? What the f**k? Honestly... what the f**k?
Obviously someone else didn't do their job. That doesn't absolve you of responsibility to do the right thing.
It's not like he didn't know the guy. He had to have seen him over and over again after he went to officials.
luke1h7Jan 22, 2012
Or you go to officials if not the police, whatever the case was. I think he actually went to officials.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
You mean the officials who in this case have a vested interest in not sullying the name of the football program or the school in general?
luke1h7Jan 22, 2012
I was just clarifying that I wrote police when I meant officials. thats what I meant thats what I wrote.
casspaJan 22, 2012
Without a doubt he leaves one of the most impressionable legacies on college football of any man ever to be involved in the game.
davidnivenJan 22, 2012
A legacy of covering up child abuse, second only to that of the Roman Catholic church?
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
get a freakin life and grow up... you are the exact type of person this world doesn't need; a hate filled little boy, who can't stand that most others are far better people than he is, are more successful, and far (far) more liked.
You think that by trying to pull people down to your level, it somehow makes you a better person. Sorry little boy, but you are wrong, and some day you might grow up enough to learn it... we can only hope. And whatever your age is, it doesn't matter, you really are nothing more than a jealous little boy who wants everything your way, or you will whine and cry as loud as you can for attention, even if that attention is actually derision - and not realize that the grown ups look down at you and wonder how long it will be before you see reality, and life, for what it really is.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
particleman420Jan 22, 2012
actually what he said was true. accept it.
particleman420Jan 22, 2012
but hey, he was a football coach, he's allowed to let children get raped as long as the team wins, football is big business!!
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
The winningest coach in NCAA history who also didn't mind that children were being raped in his locker room.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
...see my comment above for davidniven... you are pretty close to the same...
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
Ooh ouch. That was quite an attack. Of course you didn't address the fact that Joe did in fact do nothing about a little boy being raped in his locker room. You just went on a personal tirade against people who point out part of Joe's legacy. Sure he was a winning coach. He did a lot of good for a lot of people. He also didn't do anything about child rape. That is part of his legacy too. You can't run from it. You can't hide from it. You can't insult it away. I'm not the one that didn't do anything about it. Joe was. Why don't you go be mad at Joe for tarnishing the legacy that you seem to so dearly love.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
You say he did nothing... the facts show he went to the administration with the issue after he found out about it - and that they then did nothing.
Should he have gone to the police himself - honestly, I think so - but you, and people like you, try to make it out that not only did he never say or do anything about it, but that he actually condoned it. As if he was told about it, and said - oh, that's OK, he can do that, there is nothing wrong with it.
As much as you try to pretend I gloss over what happened, you, and again, those like you, seem to pretend that he actually didn'tgo to someone with the allegations.
Are you saying that everyone, including the administration and the police, were lying when they said he did?Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
He did nothing. Going to the administration is not good enough. You know that. In all other cases, were it not involving Penn St., you would agree. So at your work if you witness a woman being raped in an office what is your response? Do you go tell your supervisor and leave it at that? Do you think that is enough of a response?
EVERYONE knows what they are to do when they are told about a crime so vile as raping a child. EVERYONE.
The Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner said Joe fulfilled his legal responsibility in his actions. Great. He covered his ass (which around the Penn St. locker room seems like a prudent action) but he only did that, covered his ass.
If you are that 10 year old boy, are you happy that Joe fulfilled his legal requirement? How about the one that got raped after Joe found out about the rape but failed to alert police? Should he be happy?
This is not to say that the rest of the Penn St. administration should be off the hook either. They all should be done with major college sports. I'm a big fan of giving Penn St. the death penalty. This is an institution that is clearly lacking institutional control over their program.
Ohio St. nearly got wiped out because players got free tattoos. Penn St. has nothing happen and they did nothing about a child being raped in their locker room.
luke1h7Jan 22, 2012
We're not talking about shoplifting or smoking weed here. We're talking about rape.
He should have done more. Period.
Everyone goes on and on about doing the right thing, but at the end of the day 99% of people do what's right for them. And Joe, despite being successful, popular, cute and old, he is one of those people. It's that simple.
That doesn't explain why people like you so adamantly defend these types though, quite frankly it's idiotic.
He was a f**king sports coach, get a grip. How s**tty is your life that you have to live vicariously through a geriatric? It would be funny but you probably can vote.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
I'll join the ranks of those who find child molesters and those that condone their activity objectionable also.
casspaJan 22, 2012
I didn't specify the paramaters of his legacy, just merely stated that he left more of a mark on the game than most.
Reelplaymakers1Jan 23, 2012
Will be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in college football history!
aplusplusplusJan 22, 2012
RIP.
xraymasterJan 22, 2012
RIP, he was a great coach.
Closed AccountJan 22, 2012
i think the way things went down in the past few months he died of a broken heart more than anything else.
ridethepineJan 22, 2012
I can't believe the people that can defend Joe Paterno "greatness" because he won a lot of games or donated a lot of money. When children, who couldn't defend themselves, need his "greatness" he was absent.
ebush1960Jan 22, 2012
Rest In Peace Coach....
illinestJan 22, 2012
RIP Joe.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
Rot in hell Joe, your complicity in child molestation overshadows any other accomplishment.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
another sad person who feels the need to hate where it doesn't belong...
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
Yes, let's embrace those who condone criminal and morally decadent activity.
The Catholic Church is running a big PR campaign welcome people like you back to the fold.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
show me where he condoned it.. really, come on.. show it to me...
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
Are you really that stupid?
By letting it continue to happen he condoned it. By not stopping it, he condoned it. By turning a blind eye and putting the institution above legal and moral obligations, he condoned it.
Or is ass raping a child acceptable when your team is having a winning season?
particleman420Jan 22, 2012
karma's a bitch.
illinestJan 23, 2012
How is dying from lung cancer karma for what Jerry Sandusky did?
Half of the population doesn't believe in the death sentence for anyone but Joe Paterno? f**k Joe Paterno am I right? Is that what you're tying to say?
particleman420Jan 23, 2012
because when you witness a crime you dont report it to your boss and then shrug your shoulders when nothing comes of it.
so yea, f**k him. just like he let that guy do to those kids in his locker roomComment is buried, click here to see the rest.
illinestJan 23, 2012
where did you get the idea that paterno witnessed it?.
particleman420Jan 23, 2012
would "aware of" been more acceptable to you and make you see the seriousness of his neglect (if not crime)?
you're obviously missing the point and i dont think the semantics of switching out a word will make you realize that.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
jimborickJan 22, 2012
I just don't understand the "shock" that he died. He was 85. I'm sure there are plenty of people, young people, who are battling terminal illnesses who wish they could have half the life he had. Yes, it's always sad when someone passes away, no matter how old, but spare the pity party.
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
He always said that he didn't want to retire because he had seen too many people retire and then die soon after. He was right. The good things he did need to be remembered but kept in perspective with the bad. This guy was not a saint and he shouldn't be remembered as one now that he is dead. What was he? The winningest football coach in NCAA history who also didn't seem to mind that one of his coaches liked to rape young boys.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
You freaking moron... you really don't have a clue do you?
"who also didn't seem to mind that one of his coaches liked to rape young boys."
Prove that statement... come on, prove that not only did he not tell anyone that something happened (oh wait, he did)... but that he actively didn't mind that it was happening.
Show me the quote where he said - in any way, "you know, I knew about what he was doing, but I figured, what the heck, let him do what he wants, I don't mind it."
crashdvis - another hate filled person who can't stand that there are people in this world who are far better than you, had a far better impact on the world, and when you are dead and gone, and forgotten by everyone, will still be remembered for the good they did. I'm very sorry you are like that, it really is a shame...Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
After hearing from McQueary, Paterno alerted athletic director Tim Curley. Yet instead of relaying what McQueary claims to have told him, Paterno conveyed a milder and vaguer description. Specifically, Paterno testified under oath that McQueary had said that Sandusky was engaged in fondling or "doing something of a sexual nature" to a boy.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/11/09/joe.paterno/index.html#ixzz1kCzk9O42
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Paterno may have nonetheless violated the Child Protective Services Law by failing to tell Curley the specific story as told by McQueary and by failing to provide known information about the nature and extent of the suspected abuse. As discussed above, if McQueary's testimony is true, Paterno appeared to downplay the severity of the incident while speaking with Curley. His portrayal seemed incomplete, if not outright disingenuous. Also, while Paterno made his initial report of the suspected child abuse to Curley by phone, any written communications would have required the known information.
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/11/09/joe.paterno/index.html#ixzz1kD03sBez
Should we continue?
craig1958Jan 22, 2012
It doesn't matter; he made a huge error in judgement. I don't know much about this guy, but I doubt he was evil. He screwed up and it will forever damage his legacy. I feel sorry for his family, but I feel more sorry for the kids who were molested because he failed to take appropriate action and to follow up on the action he did take. Unfortunate for everyone involved.
jeworldJan 23, 2012
RIP Joe Pa
P.S. -- Coincidence? http://i.imgur.com/3gEVB.jpg
evildeadashJan 23, 2012
I wonder what all you Joe Paterno apologist's would say if it was *your* kid that was being f**ked in the ass? Would you be like "Oh it's OK! Good 'ol Joe Pa did all he could, dagnabbit" or would you be "f**k this guy, the son of a bitch knew and he didn't do anything to help my child!"?
My personal opinion? f**k this guy and good riddance. I'm sorry for his family and all that but i feel worse for the children and families that were hurt by his inaction.
R.I... Nah. f**k off and stay dead.
publikjohn9Jan 23, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id2pJp9ACg8
God f**ked him up.
Closed AccountJan 22, 2012
see yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
residentsJan 22, 2012
He should be remembered as a Hero that was forced to deal with something completely outside of his job scope. Who passed it to his superiors and let it in the hands of others he felt more capable to deal with it than himself. We should all move forward revering him for his contributions and put it to rest. It's Bill O'Brian's turn. You ever see the movie Aeon Flux? It's the natural progression, when you're time is over you turn things over to other people who may just do it better. It's just the circle of life and we will all pass on. Bless Joe for positively impacting so many lives with his. THE END. Sandusky is his own hell and should in no way taint Joe ever.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
Swallowing the Nittany Lion koolaid?
craig1958Jan 22, 2012
Sorry, but he doesn't get off that easy. He was an adult in a position of responsibility when he failed to act. An adult who becomes aware of a child being molested does not "passed it to his superiors," he takes responsibility and makes sure appropriate actions are taken by law enforcement. My teenage daughter would have enough common sense to handle this situation appropriately. This guy may have known something about football (sounds like he did), but I can't imagine how a responsible adult could demonstrate such poor judgement. I assume he could (and should) have been prosecuted if this incident had come to light earlier.
ka5p3rJan 22, 2012
one less pedophile,no loss
stubearJan 22, 2012
For all those accusing Joe of covering up child molestation, please provide evidence he knew more then he told the administration (you know, the real guys who looked the other way).Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
More? You mean more than being told by an assistant that he witnessed a child being raped? You need more evidence than that? Wow. You Joe protectors really are blind. If that were your kid that was raped in the Penn St. locker room, would you be ok with Joe's response or maybe you'd just be happy if Joe gave you tickets to the next home game to shut you up.
stubearJan 22, 2012
He was told by an assistant that he witnessed, possibly, Sandusky fondling a child in he shower. So, Joe's supposed to go all Chuck Norris and s**t for third hand story? He did what he was supposed to do and that was notify the administration so they could conduct a proper investigation. Joe did not witness the event, and as far as anyone knows there was only one single incident reported to Joe Paterno. Perhaps there were others, but the evidence only suggests one incident reported and it was third hand. So, yeah, I think Joe Paterno did the right thing and Penn State dropped the ball. The administration should be pointing the fingers at them instead of firing Paterno but they wanted him out so they let everyone vilify the man so it would be difficult, if not impossible, to really conduct a further investigation into hat really happened. Case closed in their minds and that, dumb ass, is a real crime.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
craig1958Jan 22, 2012
He should have immediately dialed the police and made sure the incident was investigated. There is such a thing as personal responsibility, even in college sports.
I don't know (or care) about this guy's coaching ability, but this incident shows a monumental lack of judgement. One does not report serious crimes to college administrators and not ensure himself it was handled appropriately.
I hate to see one instance of poor judgement dominate someone's legacy, but I'm more concerned about the kids who were molested as a result of his inaction.
somedummyJan 22, 2012
I'm not sure what more he could have done. It's like they always tell little kids: if someone tries to touch you, immediately alert the nearest athletic director.
craig1958Jan 22, 2012
... Or the nearest priest.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/michael_mccann/11/09/joe.paterno/index.html
number1greenJan 22, 2012
A legend... God rest his soul & be with his family.
pdw904Jan 22, 2012
Rest in Peace, Coach. You made Penn State, the State of Pennsylvania and America a better place. You lived as a great man, and will be remembered as one.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
crashdvisJan 22, 2012
Wow. He was a good coach. Leave it at that.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
He also turned a blind eye to the child molesting activities of his friend, assistant and heir-apparent.
dividebyoJan 22, 2012
... and this shows exactly how out of touch you are with the actual facts of the case... Sandusky, at the time of the incident specifically reported, was no longer a coach with the team, he had retired from the team, and was not with the coaching program - he was not an "heir-apparent".
Go read the article again, since I'm guessing you got that verbiage from there - before Sandusky retired, many thought he was going to be the next coach.
Oh, yeah, also show how reporting the incident to the admin. is turning a blind eye. I'm interested to hear how exact opposites are the same. As I said a bit earlier, I think he should have possibly gone to the police, but that is a far cry from your attitude, and comment that he seemed to just brushed the report he got under the rug.Comment is buried, click here to see the rest.
spire3660Jan 22, 2012
Well i was gonna let you go, but you let him off the hook with a 'he reported it to his superiors' This is absolutely NO DEFENSE and is the moral equivalent of complicity one he realized nothing was being done about it. Every citizen is morally bound to report this kind of behavior to the PROPER authorities, those sworn to uphold the law. It has f**k all to do with his job.
He had informed credible knowledge of an extremely heinous crime perpetrated in his facilities. He had an obligation to tell THE POLICE, not his f**kin cronies. They are not the 'authorities' in these matters, and we need to make sure that message gets spread far and wide to those in positions of power that they are not above the law.
Angry_MuppetJan 22, 2012
And why exactly do you suppose Sandusky 'retired" at a very young age. Why did he fall out of contention for that dream job?
Because of earlier allegations of inappropriate behavior. And yet Penn State and it's administration continued to allow him to carry out his nefarious activities in plain sight.
cyqnusniteJan 22, 2012
So sad such a great coach will only be remembered by 1 mistake. Shows how 1 decision can totally change you life and legacy.
hediggmeJan 22, 2012
I bet it happened a while ago and it got leaked on twitter before it was official, like MJ's death.
skywiseJan 22, 2012
And now he'll be blamed for every act of abuse... Because he won't be there to defend himself and he'll be the perfect fall guy...
craig1958Jan 22, 2012
Nope, but he is partially responsible for every act of abuse that he could have prevented by doing the right thing at the time.
residentsJan 22, 2012
I don't know where you've been getting your information but you f**ked up somewhere.