Penn State and Joe Paterno: Tarnished Forever By Sandusky Scandal

[Jamos]

PSU statement: "Tonight we got closure", speaking of their candlelight vigil last night. They just do NOT get it. An observance for the victims in place of the pep rally. How many people would have attended had there not been a game tomorrow? 500?

Exactly WV, I've been confused and angry since the mob scene thing started. Where is the remorse for the victims and their families, it makes you wonder what rellay matters in this world today.

[MLB10]

still recruiting???  That's nuts. 

I really liked all the Kent State community did in regards to the Tuscaloosa tornadoes, but the shootings ARE the first thing I think when I hear "Kent State" and I wasn't even born then.  Not that I harbor ill feelings toward Kent State people...but he's right, this will ALWAYS stay with Penn State.  It's a shame for the good people mixed up in the bad situation.  If the other rumors bear true and the university was involved, there might not even be a Penn State after this. 

Oh, and this is way worse than what SMU did and they got the death penalty.  If they used children to get booster money then....


Can you bust them for "lack of institutional control" if they were totally in control but just plain EVIL???

Nothing to do with NCAA.

If boosters are involved, and sexual favors with children have been traded in exchange for booster money, SOMETHING must be done.  While I realize the NCAA is the least of their worries, I just don't feel something like that can be ignored.  Fire at all angles.

[SUPERCOACH]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
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#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
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I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

[Chechem]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
RT A bomb threat was called in to Beaver Stadium. The school says that nothing was found after search (H/T @DirtColeman)
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#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
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Retweeted by @CecilHurt

I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

Much hate, indeed, but is any of it directed at Nebraska?  I doubt it.

[SUPERCOACH]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
RT A bomb threat was called in to Beaver Stadium. The school says that nothing was found after search (H/T @DirtColeman)
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

CFBLIVE ESPN CFB LIVE
#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
15 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by @CecilHurt

I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

Much hate, indeed, but is any of it directed at Nebraska?  I doubt it.

No they are all innocent bystanders.

The idea that, even now, this football game is more important than safety is appalling.  Tempers are flaring, and if PSU takes the beat down I expect the whole situation could be volatile.  In my opinion they need to hit the pause button on the football program until people have some time to process all that has happened and come to grips with reality.

There is this misguided idea that if they just play the game things will get back to normal.  Things will never get back to the way they were before, but over time things will get better.

They are taking a risk by playing this game.  Besides the risk of an incident, even if nothing happens this could be a PR nightmare making the situation even worse.  It already appears that nothing is more important at PSU than football.  This only serves to enforce that idea.

[cbbama99]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
RT A bomb threat was called in to Beaver Stadium. The school says that nothing was found after search (H/T @DirtColeman)
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

CFBLIVE ESPN CFB LIVE
#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
15 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by @CecilHurt

I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

Much hate, indeed, but is any of it directed at Nebraska?  I doubt it.

No they are all innocent bystanders.

The idea that, even now, this football game is more important than safety is appalling.  Tempers are flaring, and if PSU takes the beat down I expect the whole situation could be volatile.  In my opinion they need to hit the pause button on the football program until people have some time to process all that has happened and come to grips with reality.

There is this misguided idea that if they just play the game things will get back to normal.  Things will never get back to the way they were before, but over time things will get better.

They are taking a risk by playing this game.  Besides the risk of an incident, even if nothing happens this could be a PR nightmare making the situation even worse.  It already appears that nothing is more important at PSU than football.  This only serves to enforce that idea.

I agree with you SC, but can you imagine the television audience that is going to tune in just to see if something DOES happen? I guarantee ESPN is going to get huge ratings for this game.

[ricky023]

This will never have closure. PSU will be the laughing stock of the college world for decades to come. They some help preparing for this, I just don't see the boards letting it go away especially after football season with nothing much to post on. JMHO! RTR!

[Marshal Dillon]

Personally, I hope Paterno's "legacy" is tarnished forever. The more I read about this entire situation, the more obvious it is that Paterno and the "cult of personality" allowed this horrendous situation to not merely occur but to blossom and grow out-of-control. Paterno is coming across as an arrogant, aloof, I don't care except about my legacy and football, person. This is a loud warning signal to all who "worship" their football/basketball coach.

[SUPERCOACH]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
RT A bomb threat was called in to Beaver Stadium. The school says that nothing was found after search (H/T @DirtColeman)
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

CFBLIVE ESPN CFB LIVE
#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
15 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by @CecilHurt

I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

Much hate, indeed, but is any of it directed at Nebraska?  I doubt it.

No they are all innocent bystanders.

The idea that, even now, this football game is more important than safety is appalling.  Tempers are flaring, and if PSU takes the beat down I expect the whole situation could be volatile.  In my opinion they need to hit the pause button on the football program until people have some time to process all that has happened and come to grips with reality.

There is this misguided idea that if they just play the game things will get back to normal.  Things will never get back to the way they were before, but over time things will get better.

They are taking a risk by playing this game.  Besides the risk of an incident, even if nothing happens this could be a PR nightmare making the situation even worse.  It already appears that nothing is more important at PSU than football.  This only serves to enforce that idea.

I agree with you SC, but can you imagine the television audience that is going to tune in just to see if something DOES happen? I guarantee ESPN is going to get huge ratings for this game.

I had this game on for a few minutes.  I was disgusted every time I heard the crowd cheer.  Then I realized UF was playing USC on CBS and changed the channel.

[Coach Hank Crisp]

PeteThamelNYT Pete Thamel
RT @markcviera: Four members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested at PSU game, holding signs that said "God Hates You."
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[SUPERCOACH]

PeteThamelNYT Pete Thamel
RT @markcviera: Four members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested at PSU game, holding signs that said "God Hates You."
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

God hates nobody.  These people are idiots.

[Marshal Dillon]

BFeldmanCBS Bruce Feldman
RT A bomb threat was called in to Beaver Stadium. The school says that nothing was found after search (H/T @DirtColeman)
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

CFBLIVE ESPN CFB LIVE
#Nebraska WR Kenny Bell RT @KBellJr80: Youd think we were traveling with prez obama with the type of security around us
15 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Retweeted by @CecilHurt

I'm telling you, they better cancel the game.  There are plenty of people in this world who couldn't care less about football, PSU or otherwise, who care a lot about kids and are outraged beyond comprehension.  Some of them may be spurned to take action.  If I were a relative of one of those boys, I just might fall into that category myself.

Much hate, indeed, but is any of it directed at Nebraska?  I doubt it.

No they are all innocent bystanders.

The idea that, even now, this football game is more important than safety is appalling.  Tempers are flaring, and if PSU takes the beat down I expect the whole situation could be volatile.  In my opinion they need to hit the pause button on the football program until people have some time to process all that has happened and come to grips with reality.

There is this misguided idea that if they just play the game things will get back to normal.  Things will never get back to the way they were before, but over time things will get better.

They are taking a risk by playing this game.  Besides the risk of an incident, even if nothing happens this could be a PR nightmare making the situation even worse.  It already appears that nothing is more important at PSU than football.  This only serves to enforce that idea.

I agree with you SC, but can you imagine the television audience that is going to tune in just to see if something DOES happen? I guarantee ESPN is going to get huge ratings for this game.

I had this game on for a few minutes.  I was disgusted every time I heard the crowd cheer.  Then I realized UF was playing USC on CBS and changed the channel.

I was thinking the identical thing. The PSU crowd is now into delusion & denial about the whole thing. They see it as an isolated incident. They are in for a rude awakening.

[BAMAWV]

still recruiting???  That's nuts. 

I really liked all the Kent State community did in regards to the Tuscaloosa tornadoes, but the shootings ARE the first thing I think when I hear "Kent State" and I wasn't even born then.  Not that I harbor ill feelings toward Kent State people...but he's right, this will ALWAYS stay with Penn State.  It's a shame for the good people mixed up in the bad situation.  If the other rumors bear true and the university was involved, there might not even be a Penn State after this. 

Oh, and this is way worse than what SMU did and they got the death penalty.  If they used children to get booster money then....


Can you bust them for "lack of institutional control" if they were totally in control but just plain EVIL???

Nothing to do with NCAA.

If boosters are involved, and sexual favors with children have been traded in exchange for booster money, SOMETHING must be done.  While I realize the NCAA is the least of their worries, I just don't feel something like that can be ignored.  Fire at all angles.

Now you have the boosters screwin' kids? You are one sick puppy, MLB

[BamaBred]

PeteThamelNYT Pete Thamel
RT @markcviera: Four members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested at PSU game, holding signs that said "God Hates You."
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

God hates nobody.  These people are idiots.

And awful representatives of the Baptist Church and Christianity as a whole.

[BAMAWV]

PeteThamelNYT Pete Thamel
RT @markcviera: Four members of the Westboro Baptist Church protested at PSU game, holding signs that said "God Hates You."
6 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

God hates nobody.  These people are idiots.

And awful representatives of the Baptist Church and Christianity as a whole.

God may not hate WBC but I gaurantee he's getting plenty sick of their azz!

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