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Originally Posted by PQ
I totaly agree.
BUT, again, put yourself in Joes shoes. GA comes to you and reports that he SAW that. Heard, saw, doesn't matter, you have to protect what you love. And for Joe it was his program in this case. To simply report it and forget it is negligence. RAPE??? I'm sorry, but I know better than that.
I'm NOT saying Joe Paterno should be held criminaly responsible, but he let down that kid and a few kids later as well. And so did ANYONE at that school with knowlege of this at the time.
So, Joe Paterno has the power to tell the whole school "Screw you, I'm not quiting. I'll coach until I decide I want to quit" but doesn't have the power to make sure Sandusky is brought to light? The GA waited a day to report what he witnessed and Joe waited another day to report after that. THAT'S what's so disturbing here.
I certainly hope I'm wrong.
AND I'M JUST GOING BY WHAT I'M FINDING OUT. And Joe Paternos own words.
Bottom line, the most powerful, influential and capable person in this whole thing was Joe. And he dropped the ball. I hate to use the old clishe' but it fits here. With great power comes great responsibility. If those who are capable and influential won't help, it makes it much harder.
Absolutely agree 100%
He should be ashamed of himself to the uttmost.
Agreed.
But even though Sandusky didn't work for Joe, Joe had the power ot make sure something was done. |
I don't disagree with you, but I know for a fact, from my friends working in the administration of another world class university that there are strict HR policies and procedures that must be followed when dealing with illegal activity that occurs on university property. I don't know what PSU's procedures are but if during that time Joe consulted with the University counsel (lawyer) and was told to follow the letter of the rules and never say anything else, he's doing as he should.
This is indeed how it goes where I work. Whenever we think we are venturing into a potential legal area we are to immediately involve company counsel and discuss everything with them and do whatever they recommend. No more, no less. JoePa, ultimately, as an employee of the university under contract and under their rules would have had to follow them. Lest he be fired for cause.
And JoePa doesn't really say "screw you, im coaching until I want" they just give Joe incredibly long amounts of time to make his decision and keep him around even when the contract expires. They also keep him involved in the search for his replacement.
Sandusky was going to replace JoePa until Joe put the kibosh on it. This is what directly lead to Sandusky's retirement in 1999