Paterno knew, asked Penn State to cover up Sandusky scandal

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"Our most saddening and sobering finding is the total disregard for the safety and welfare of Sandusky’s child victims by the most senior leaders at Penn State," Freeh said.

"The most powerful men at Penn State failed to take any steps for 14 years to protect the children who Sandusky victimized," he continued. "Messrs. Spanier, Schultz, Paterno and Curley never demonstrated, through actions or words, any concern for the safety and well-being of Sandusky’s victims until after Sandusky’s arrest."
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really sad that joepa was involved in this. great coach, deplorable human being. he knew what he was doing.
 
Earlier today his family issued a statement that quoted Sgt Schultz "Joe knew nothzin"
Right then and there I knew this was going to get ugly. All those that knew and covered up ought to be charged and jailed. That includeds joes wife. No way you can convince me she didn't know.
She'll be living in a van down by the river with the rest of them when the lawsuits start and I have no compassion for them at all.
 
What do the Paterno defenders have to say about this? They were all out there supporting him when he was fired.
 
Penn State may have a problem with the NCAA. By keeping this quiet they maintained their reputation and enticed the best to attend. Something about a integrity clause in the agreement.

Heard it on fox news so it has to be true.;)
 
This is just a horror story from every angle. To think this could go on for so long and that many people know is disgusting. Unfortunately there's no amount of justice in Sandusky getting life and JP not around to face the music. Cancer wasn't punishment enough for him. As far as Penn State is concerned, the death penalty may send a great message. I think that program should pay big time. They put these people in place and should pay the consequences as well. What a shame.
 
When Paterno was fired and all the kids at Penn State were rioting, I posted on Facebook: Damn kids should go study for exams.

Looking back at all the crap I got for saying that, I wish I could throw it up in their faces again. There's a special place in hell for him.
 
AndyMarquisLive said:
When Paterno was fired and all the kids at Penn State were rioting, I posted on Facebook: Damn kids should go study for exams.

Looking back at all the crap I got for saying that, I wish I could throw it up in their faces again. There's a special place in hell for him.
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Wasn't it our buddy kkfan who said he was being used as a "scapegoat"? Or was I dreaming that?
 
Stewart Fan said:
Wasn't it our buddy kkfan who said he was being used as a "scapegoat"? Or was I dreaming that?
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You were not dreaming.

Oh, he also accused us of murdering Paterno.

kkfan91 said:
He didn't see it himself someone else told him, there is no way to know what that person said to him. Why didn't that guy go to the police hmm? Why not bring the crap down on him. Its sad how a great man like JoePa was made the scapegoat cause he is the big name.
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kkfan91 said:
Nancy Grace be proud of the scapegoating.
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kkfan91 said:
What makes it his duty to do the job of those above him, they are the ones who failed, Paterno never saw the incident he was told by the one who should have gone to the police himself, he became a scapegoat because he was the easy one to take out. Blaming him is ignorant and retarded and I'm done with the topic because like the media you are blinded by the crime, not the facts.:mad:
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kkfan91 said:
The media, and ignorant fools who jump on stories, congrats you murdered a legand. I knew this would happen when a bunch of people went scape goat hunting. RIP Joepa classy people know you were innocent. But congrats to those of you cheering his death you bunch of cold hearted murdering bastards.
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Paterno is just as responsible as Chester Sandusky. The part that sucks is that he's already dead and will never serve time for his part in the cover up.
 
It is really sad to see that the best coach in college football history will not be remembered for everything great he did, but for his mistakes he made. I'm kind of glad he is dead and gone so he wouldn't have to sit through all this. So, much respect for Joe Paterno the football coach, yet so ashamed of Joe Paterno off the field.
 
Unprecidented NCAA sanctions to be announced tomorrow @ 9am. We'll see how the NCAA feels about kids being victimized for 14+ years on campus. Anything less than the removal of the football program would be one more crime against the victims.
 
Thegroundpounder99 said:
Unprecidented NCAA sanctions to be announced tomorrow @ 9am. We'll see how the NCAA feels about kids being victimized for 14+ years on campus. Anything less than the removal of the football program would be one more crime against the victims.
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Death penalty? Seems appropriate in this case but wouldn't this be only the second time that's ever happened?
 
Stewart Fan said:
Death penalty? Seems appropriate in this case but wouldn't this be only the second time that's ever happened?
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Yes, only other program to be dealt it is SMU. I don't know if we'll see it tomorrow but I think we'll see it soon when they get done investigating Miami.......again. I feel Penn State is more than deserving though. I say give the athletes a immediate transfer with no penalties or add a year of elgibility to them and shut the lights out over there.
 
Joe and Penn State kept this quiet for years. They weren't going to jeopardize the money rolling in. A one year death penalty? Make it 10 years IMHO and get back in the business of education, not churning out athletes for the pros.
 
Thegroundpounder99 said:
Unprecidented NCAA sanctions to be announced tomorrow @ 9am. We'll see how the NCAA feels about kids being victimized for 14+ years on campus. Anything less than the removal of the football program would be one more crime against the victims.
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Some are saying death penalty, others saying scholarship cuts and loss of bowl eligibility for many years.
 
This one hits too close to home, literally. One of the high school football players at our local school was looking at a full scholarship to Penn State. It's a shame that the kids today are paying for the mistakes of others.
 
60 million in fines
no bowls for four years
from 25 down to 15 scholarships allowed to be issued for four years
1998-2011 all wins vacated
 
Can't wait to hear paterno's family reaction. Just wait till they're named in the lawsuitS
 
I think the NCAA actually got it right in this case. Initially, I wanted the "death penalty" myself. But, as they pointed out in announcing the sanctions, many people depend on the football program for their businesses and other purposes. Most of them, had nothing at all to do with any of the crimes or coverups. Shutting down the program could have had a devestating effect on the local economy.
 
Bye Bye PennState!!! NCAA did right and took it from the school and not the students. They're able to transfer and play immediately instead of a one year sit out. With the probation and loss of scholarships it'll take a long time for them to build any sort of quality program over there. I didn't think with some of the reports I heard yesterday the NCAA was gonna put it to them but they shocked me with this.
 
Thegroundpounder99 said:
NCAA did right and took it from the school and not the students. They're able to transfer and play immediately instead of a one year sit out. With the probation and loss of scholarships it'll take a long time for them to build any sort of quality program over there.
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I have to disagree somewhat and certainly don't take this as condoning anything that took place there but the students most certainly are paying for this. Sure, the students are able to transfer but there has to be a place for them to transfer to and still play. I highly doubt that is the case among all of the players in the program. Also, like you said it will take a long time to build any sort of quality program over there. Again, who is paying the price for that? Most definitely the school and at the same time the students. There are no winners in this. Many will look at this as justification of some sort but I think it's much more far reaching.
 
I think it's great that the NCAA stepped up and did the right thing. Plus that scumbag is no longer the most successful coach anymore. The more that pos loses the better.
 
dpkimmel2001 said:
I have to disagree somewhat and certainly don't take this as condoning anything that took place there but the students most certainly are paying for this. Sure, the students are able to transfer but there has to be a place for them to transfer to and still play. I highly doubt that is the case among all of the players in the program. Also, like you said it will take a long time to build any sort of quality program over there. Again, who is paying the price for that? Most definitely the school and at the same time the students. There are no winners in this. Many will look at this as justification of some sort but I think it's much more far reaching.
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I see where you're coming from DP. I just don't see how the NCAA could've done any better limiting the impact on the students. If they were to give the "Death penalty" the ones that didn't get a transfer would've been SOL. This way they can transfer with no penalty and the ones that are there to play football will easily find another school willing to accomadate them. When SMU got sentenced to death in 1986 the recruiters were beating down the door to get the players and I'm sure they're at PennState doing the same. I was going for the "death penalty" for them but I think this will have the same effects even more with them still having a program. SMU still hasn't recovered (only 66 wins since 1989 after sitting out 87' & 88') and I don't think PennState will recover from this anytime soon. Also applaud the 111 wins removed from Papa Joe's record, the statue being removed and Nike removing his name from Children's Hall. He needs to be remembered for the POS he was, not for the man we thought he was.
 
SST55 said:
Are they going to college to obtain a education or to be a feeder system for the pros?
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Both, I'd hope. I'd hope that any of those guys/gals that have enough talent to be select for a scholarship are able to progress through the college ranks and make their way to the pro's. At the same time, I'd hope that they'd take advantage of the opportunity given to get the education awarded them.
 
The message has been sent that promoting the cover-up of child molestation will not only not be tolerated but will be severely penalized. Kudos to the NCAA.
 
You've got to hand it to the NCAA. When they mean business, they take care of business. I wish other sports would start enacting serious penalties. Could you imagine how crew chiefs would start avoiding grey areas if NASCAR got in the business of stripping wins and laying down multi-million dollar fines?
 
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