Penn State / Jerry Sandusky Pt. II

[Chip R]

Originally Posted by WMR

They're taking the statue down. Smart move.

Gutsy decision. I imagine there will be some students who will try to physically block this from happening.

[Danny Serafini]

Originally Posted by WMR

They're taking the statue down. Smart move.

Not sure where you heard that, but the decision hasn't been made yet:

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...ions-president

[WMR]

I read it on a different forum... hmm...

[marcshoe]

Originally Posted by WMR

I read it on a different forum... hmm...

There are other forums?

[dougdirt]

Originally Posted by tixe

There are other forums?

Not ones that matter.

[cincrazy]

Cbsnews is reporting that tomorrow morning at 9 AM, the NCAA will announce "unprecedented" penalties on PSU. Death penalty perhaps? It's going to be an interesting day.

Also, Paterno statue was removed this morning.

[WMR]

I always found it amusing when people would say that the "NCAA has no jurisdiction in this matter." The NCAA has jurisdiction in whatever they damn well please when it comes to colleges and any involvement by athletics on any scale.

[Reds Fanatic]

Originally Posted by cincrazy

Cbsnews is reporting that tomorrow morning at 9 AM, the NCAA will announce "unprecedented" penalties on PSU. Death penalty perhaps? It's going to be an interesting day.

Also, Paterno statue was removed this morning.

This article does not sound like the death penalty but it will be harsh sanctions.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/...-nittany-lions

[jojo]

Originally Posted by cincrazy

Cbsnews is reporting that tomorrow morning at 9 AM, the NCAA will announce "unprecedented" penalties on PSU. Death penalty perhaps? It's going to be an interesting day.

Also, Paterno statue was removed this morning.

This article is vague but it too suggests the death penalty will not be applied:

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/...123528628.html

[dougdirt]

Statue down, name remains on the Library.

Because that makes sense....

[Tony Cloninger]

Yes I too went to "Other Sites" and found most posters were brutal in their attacks on the whole PSU institution....while those defending Paterno, or mainly the University were calling out that this was a "Liberal Agenda" When did not supporting anyone covering up for a child molester become a liberal agenda?

Reminds me of the people who would call people out in the late 50's early 60's ...who were calling for Civil Rights as "Commie sympathizers"

[paintmered]

I wonder if unprecedented punishments could include no home games for a season or three?

[The Operator]

Originally Posted by paintmered

I wonder if unprecedented punishments could include no home games for a season or three?

THAT would be awesome. Not quite the death penalty but it still makes a pretty strong point.

[KoryMac5]

Originally Posted by paintmered

I wonder if unprecedented punishments could include no home games for a season or three?

I doubt it, most likely a postseason ban, no TV, and loss of a number of scholarships.

Taking away home games hurts Penn State but it also hurts the surrounding community. Why the need to punish those not directly involved in the program.

Personally I would like to see PSU donate 50-100% of the profits from home games to charity for the next few seasons. That would be a good start in beginning the healing process.

[KoryMac5]

I guess the question now becomes does PSU appeal the penalty, or fight it in the courts. Or decide to take it's medicine and move on. Personally I think they should move forward, as the court of public opinion would murder them if they decided to fight this.