The Louis Freeh report, a Penn State internal investigation lacking subpoena power, was released in summer and the results were scathing for Joe Paterno, the Paterno family and the Paterno legacy. It'll never be the same again. After that day, even those painted a halo over Paterno's head on a mural in Happy Valley will realize the falseness of their idol. It'll be very … [Read more...] about Paterno legacy tarnished by Louis Freeh report; despite Paterno report
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BTN fails to air Freeh press conf; claims to not be a news organization
Despite what you may think, despite how things might appear, BTN, which stands for Big Ten Network, is not a news organization. We were puzzled by why they didn't cover the Joe Paterno firing in November, and they were harshly criticized for doing so. Today numerous networks, including ESPN, MSNBC and CNN, interrupted their regular programming schedule to air this morning’s … [Read more...] about BTN fails to air Freeh press conf; claims to not be a news organization
New emails show depth of Paterno’s power, internal crisis management strategy
Even the biggest “JoePa” apologists and acolytes have to admit that more and more evidence against the sainthood of Joe Paterno and his so-called special legacy. As recently linked emails how, there is no doubt that he wielded enough clout at the school to have the officials defer to him on their decision. When Beaver Stadium was renovated, Paterno allegedly did not have the … [Read more...] about New emails show depth of Paterno’s power, internal crisis management strategy
Penn State covered up Jerry Sandusky? New emails imply it
Newly released emails from 2001 by the disgraced Penn State trio of former officials (Gary Schultz, Graham Spanier and Tim Curley) discussed Jerry Sandusky and appeared to reference Joe Paterno. Check that, they imply deference not reference to Paterno. As if to say what Joe Paterno wanted, Joe Paterno got. CNN's Anderson Cooper reported on emails exchanged between Penn … [Read more...] about Penn State covered up Jerry Sandusky? New emails imply it