I suppose SOMEBODY has been working on the variety of scenarios the Penn State scandal could have resulted in and determining what to do in each case. But I think even if you were one who thought Paterno would be fired immediately - you're still at a loss for words. Besides, "Wow."
He made a mistake. He made a horrible mistake. One which he regrets and wishes he could change. The decision to let him go seems obviously correct, yet horribly sad. And yet, what is more sad? The immeasurable devastation resulting from his not following up more thoroughly on sexual abuse reported to him. Beginning with abuse against eight boys - who were in a PROGRAM FOR TROUBLED YOUTH! Who knows the end result of these crimes and how much they were perpetuated? Nobody.
What do you do when you are fired at the age of 84, with the tremendous career and legacy of Joe Paterno? To quote Joe Pa, "With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more." We wish he had, too.
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