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In reply to the discussion: If anybody is wondering why I am such a hard ass about PSU and Paterno, [View all]justiceischeap
(14,040 posts)besides the victims is, IMO, the following--money was chosen over child safety. When you get to the PSU level, it's all about the money the university gets from their football program. They receive millions of dollars solely based on their football program and that, IMO, is why it is important for some sort of sanctioning by the NCAA. Because other programs across the nation are watching this situation closely.
If PSU gets away with its actions without any sort of sanctions from the NCAA, it will be a signal to other schools that they can cover up something so horrendous and face no consequences. The ONLY thing that will make other school's take notice to not repeat this behavior is if the NCAA steps in--otherwise, there, unfortunately, is no incentive to change or do things differently.
The NCAA should send a clear message that covering up child rape is just as despicable as paying amateur athletes with gifts, cash, etc. or gambling or any of the other minor (in comparison) actions that the NCAA will sanction programs for.