[HaydenHawk56]

So sad just a shame all the way around for college football and the victims in this scandal.

[bhawkn30]

It is a sad day indeed. It's just unfortunate irregardless of whether or not JoePa is guilty or not that his legacy will forever be tarnished by this situation. As I mentioned irregardless, he was an idol and living legend of the sport to date, prior to this situation. Now everyone will remember THIS...

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

The thing is this isn't a football story. It's a story of a sick man and the people around him that didn't have the balls to stand up and do the right thing. Football is just the backdrop.

[Hawkcrush]

SO bye bye Miss American Pie. Drove the Chevy to the Levy, but the levey had dried. Them good Ole boys were drinkin wiskey and wine. The day that football died.

Football only died for PSU. It was a self inflicted Morality wound.

[papathawki]

Originally Posted by Hawkfromnorwalk

The thing is this isn't a football story. It's a story of a sick man and the people around him that didn't have the balls to stand up and do the right thing. Football is just the backdrop.

I don't often agree with your take on things, but this time I do. I am so sorry that this has
brought down a coaching legend, someone who has earned my respect (I'm Damn near as old as Jo Pa), over the years. But, if this scandal results in just one future situation that prevents another occurence of this kind of child abuse, it's worth it. Damn, Damn, Damn!!! Life is not always fair.

[Enginerd]

Football isn't dead, the false idolatry of players/coaches/institutions is dead.

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

Originally Posted by papathawki

I don't often agree with your take on things, but this time I do. I am so sorry that this has
brought down a coaching legend, someone who has earned my respect (I'm Damn near as old as Jo Pa), over the years. But, if this scandal results in just one future situation that prevents another occurence of this kind of child abuse, it's worth it. Damn, Damn, Damn!!! Life is not always fair.

On a side note I guess I didn't realize I took enough of a stand either way to be controversial enough to have somebody not agree with my takes. Guess I have arrived!

[rwin03]

Originally Posted by Enginerd

Football isn't dead, the false idolatry of players/coaches/institutions is dead.

Well said

[FalseMirage]

Originally Posted by Enginerd

Football isn't dead, the false idolatry of players/coaches/institutions is dead.

Well said. Except for Timmy Tebow, people will still worship him.

[Ikeasaurus]

If I'm being a bit extreme, I apologize now, but to me this is an incomprehensible failure of humanity. Yes, this sh$t goes on in the world, but these are people in incredible positions of responsibility that are intrusted directly and indirectly with forming youth into the backbone of America and they FAILED at every level possible. This is a complete breakdown in morals and ethics at an unheard of level in America. No arrest, conviction, or just being fired can ever complete the moral sentence they've already been handed down.

[HawkeyeMike23]

Whats the over/under until Paterno dies? 6 months? 6 weeks?

[FalseMirage]

Originally Posted by Ikeasaurus

If I'm being a bit extreme, I apologize now, but to me this is an incomprehensible failure of humanity. Yes, this sh$t goes on in the world, but these are people in incredible positions of responsibility that are intrusted directly and indirectly with forming youth into the backbone of America and they FAILED at every level possible. This is a complete breakdown in morals and ethics at an unheard of level in America. No arrest, conviction, or just being fired can ever complete the moral sentence they've already been handed down.

You are right on all counts. You have touched on why so many people are do disgusted and outraged at this scandal.

[socalhawkeye198]

Five years ago, I filed a lawsuit against an Archdiocese because of abuse I suffered at the hands of a priest. I was vilified by many in letters to the editor. Perhaps the PSU story will enable us to become enlightened that people matter more than institutions.

[IOWuh]

Socal, I'm so sorry for what some bastard put you through. I am a Catholic who completely disagrees with the handling of the abuses within the Church. I'm sorry you and others were failed.

My first thought was that perhaps, the public outcry would provide some comfort to these (and other) victims. Instead I turn on ESPN and see a thousand students gathering at PSU to support their POS. Disgusting.

[socalhawkeye198]

Thank you, iowuh. Sandusky's victims paid a high price for the silence of JoePa and others. Maybe the attention it is mow getting will prompt others tonstep in and protect children.