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In reply to the discussion: Paterno's grand jury testimony is being read in court. He knew it was a sexual act. [View all]Pachamama
(16,888 posts)38. I completely agree...
SMU got the death penalty for what many would consider to be a minor infraction compared to the scale of what has been done at Penn State....
I keep hoping that the current inquiry that the NCAA is conducting will result in their being made an example. I think the NCAA needs to send a powerful message that something like this should never have happened and needs to be prevented and comes with very, very harsh consequences...
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Paterno's grand jury testimony is being read in court. He knew it was a sexual act. [View all]
Are_grits_groceries
Dec 2011
OP
They don't seem quiet to me, they seem to all be demonizing poor children.
a simple pattern
Dec 2011
#28
I am not only from PA - I am also a Penn State alum. I am beyond embarrassed.
yellowcanine
Dec 2011
#16
I understand you are upset but this has nothing to do with mandatory retirement.
ScreamingMeemie
Dec 2011
#19
We will never know of course - I think it is very possible the length of time as coach may have
yellowcanine
Dec 2011
#30
I'm guessing many fans would have boycotted his last games for "interfering with their weekends"...
cascadiance
Dec 2011
#11
This is what they thought should be the appropriate action to take against Sandusky
Are_grits_groceries
Dec 2011
#14
Paterno: I ordinarily would have called people right away, but it was Saturday morning and I didn’t
yellowcanine
Dec 2011
#15
Knowing this, how could he continue to work and associate with this monster?
Glimmer of Hope
Dec 2011
#25