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tammywammy

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38. The Paterno family still doesn't think Joe did anything wrong.

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 01:08 PM

Jul 2012

They don't believe the report on Joe's inaction. They think the NCAA actions were 'defaming' Paterno's legacy.

The family has failed to realize that Paterno's legacy from here on out is that he covered up for a child rapist.

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When Rick Reilly went to PSU to write about JoePa, he got a call from a professor who warned him. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jul 2012 OP

I love Rick Reilly Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #1

That's what has baffled me from the beginning of this story. hifiguy Jul 2012 #7

Follow the money Springslips Jul 2012 #60

Still waiting for someone to investigate PA Gov. Tom Corbett ... gauguin57 Jul 2012 #63

You nailed it! SkyDaddy7 Jul 2012 #70

It's a good question.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2012 #11

I've been wondering the same thing. Rainforestgoddess Jul 2012 #12

There would be huge press had he just fired Sanducky... SkyDaddy7 Jul 2012 #71

Why let a ticking time bomb remain on your staff .... money that's why leftyohiolib Jul 2012 #17

Naw... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #36

Possibly Sandusky's wife was aware of what was happening. She could be implicated. rhett o rick Jul 2012 #43

She totally knew. Even walked in on Mr. S and one of his victims, claims they were "just talking." Stardust Jul 2012 #65

I think they should have at least charged her with something. Even if they dropped the rhett o rick Jul 2012 #80

Good question, I wonder if dmr Jul 2012 #18

A severance package and get out? Like the Catholic Church does with their pedophiles? progressoid Jul 2012 #31

As I said... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #41

Maybe he partook himself. Maybe Sandusky wasn't the only monster. nt valerief Jul 2012 #47

Geez. I know. That's always a possibility.... Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #56

There was one woman who stood up to Joe zentrum Jul 2012 #64

Great Article! Jeff In Milwaukee Jul 2012 #74

Thanks for posting this. redqueen Jul 2012 #75

It was about sefl preservation! SkyDaddy7 Jul 2012 #69

I am sure the profs got many calls from Joe Pa Kingofalldems Jul 2012 #2

My high school coaches used to do this--it's not a stretch to think Arkana Jul 2012 #14

My high school was different TexasProgresive Jul 2012 #16

Same At My High School ProfessorGAC Jul 2012 #20

You got it, though not Carmelites TexasProgresive Jul 2012 #46

Oh, it was NOTHING to how it was when I went to college. Arkana Jul 2012 #33

Years ago a college coach who wanted to recruit beveeheart Jul 2012 #35

Our high school had a daily mandatory study hall Nevernose Jul 2012 #78

There were two coaches who were teachers at my high school. Dawson Leery Jul 2012 #22

Happened to my wife when she was a TA. progressoid Jul 2012 #32

that's "Penn State" PCIntern Jul 2012 #49

Oops. Fixed it. progressoid Jul 2012 #50

well written... ProdigalJunkMail Jul 2012 #3

This writer gets to the heart of the matter. myrna minx Jul 2012 #4

And now look at the family JayhawkSD Jul 2012 #5

My thoughts exactly and well put! LibGranny Jul 2012 #15

Yeah, Joe's kids have NOT been looking good in all of this... Blue_Tires Jul 2012 #21

"Knew him best?" Seems like they knew him LEAST. Atman Jul 2012 #26

Paterno family was counting on a gravy train, HooptieWagon Jul 2012 #79

K&R Solly Mack Jul 2012 #6

But, but, Paterno campaigned for Ronald Reagan!! stopbush Jul 2012 #8

Altho I am a PA resident now.. when I first moved here... noel711 Jul 2012 #9

It's just so quintessentially American..... FredStembottom Jul 2012 #19

Wonderful post! get the red out Jul 2012 #30

Thanks.... FredStembottom Jul 2012 #81

I wish you were wrong get the red out Jul 2012 #86

You are right, but of course that means we will DO nothing... Moostache Jul 2012 #40

Great post dreamnightwind Jul 2012 #58

I think, unfortunately,... Ferretherder Jul 2012 #68

Can you name a time where human behavior as you describe did not exist? DeschutesRiver Jul 2012 #77

What a righteous post. I feel the same, unfortunately. I weep for our children and their Stardust Jul 2012 #82

And Mr Reilly got that call in 1986! GreatCaesarsGhost Jul 2012 #10

That like a lot of other football coaches with his pull.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Jul 2012 #13

JoePa couldn't say a word without it reflecting badly on him Tansy_Gold Jul 2012 #23

Nonsense itsrigged Jul 2012 #24

What's nonsense? Are_grits_groceries Jul 2012 #25

it was a great post. Coexist Jul 2012 #27

The truth is not nonsense... rexcat Jul 2012 #37

I'm really glad that the NCAA has taken the Paternos down a few pegs. Initech Jul 2012 #28

The Paterno family still doesn't think Joe did anything wrong. tammywammy Jul 2012 #38

Denial is a VERY powerful force. calimary Jul 2012 #53

This especially resonates: chervilant Jul 2012 #29

... progressoid Jul 2012 #34

O, I so appreciate you! chervilant Jul 2012 #42

My heart goes out to the victims, but.... kurtzapril4 Jul 2012 #48

As a survivor myself I agree with you lunatica Jul 2012 #51

Well, now, chervilant Jul 2012 #61

People actually say that? DiverDave Jul 2012 #85

Wow... chervilant Jul 2012 #87

It's eight more zentrum Jul 2012 #66

As do I... chervilant Jul 2012 #73

That is so true DiverDave Jul 2012 #76

I'm not really a Reilly fan, but it's a good article fishwax Jul 2012 #39

I am on and off about him. Are_grits_groceries Jul 2012 #44

Gimme Frank any day. NoQuarter Jul 2012 #55

Joe Pa certainly SEEMED a cut above the others of the era Doctor_J Jul 2012 #45

a note about the penalties rickford66 Jul 2012 #52

Just Part of the Collegiate Sports Culture YOHABLO Jul 2012 #54

I've been reading up on Michael Jackson all week: Same story: People knew. Double standard for stars lindysalsagal Jul 2012 #57

But performing for Rush Limbaugh's wedding? C'mon, Elton. You had to know how uncool Stardust Jul 2012 #83

It's good that the idolatry of Joe Paterno is finally ending. blue neen Jul 2012 #59

Wow. Major Hogwash Jul 2012 #62

Unfortunately the students are punished too SoulSearcher Jul 2012 #67

Great to Mea Culpa After the Fact dynasaw Jul 2012 #72

It's not what we don't know that hurts us so much.. Fumesucker Jul 2012 #84