Penn State Fires Joe Paterno
Joe Paterno’s historic career at Penn State has come to an end. Paterno was fired from his position as the head coach of the Nittany Lions today for his involvement in the sexual assault scandal surrounding Jerry Sandusky.
Paterno announced earlier today that he would step down at the end of this year due to the molestation charges pressing against his former defensive coordinator, Jerry Sandusky. But Penn State trustees decided today that Paterno would not be able to finish his 46th season as the head coach of Penn State.
Paterno is not facing legal charges, but fans, critics, and school officials are questioning why Paterno didn’t do more when the allegations were brought to his attention in 2002.
Paterno said earlier today:
“I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal in mind. To serve the best interests of this university and the young men who have been entrusted to my care… I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief.”
According to the Associated Press, current assistant coach Mike McQueary told Paterno that he had seen Sandusky touching a 10-year-old boy in the showers at Penn State in 2002. Paterno reportedly told athletic director, Tim Curley, and a vice president, Gary Schultz, about the incident. But no further action was taken.
Paterno said in a statement:
“This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.”
Penn State has not named a replacement for Paterno.
Joe Paterno was the winningest coach in college football history. He claimed his record 409th win last month.
Do you think Penn State should have allowed Joe Paterno to finish the season?
Tags : jerry sandusky, Joe Paterno, joe paterno fired, nittany lions, Penn State
Posted: November 9, 2011
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Nov 10, 2011
IT'S A SAD DAY FOR COLLEGIATE FOOT BALL AND PENN STATE.
Nov 10, 2011
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeel Noooooooooooo, what if that was your child. He is as guilty as the man doing the molestation. When the assistant coach saw this going on why the hell did he walk away, I would have beat the shit out of him and I am a woman.
Nov 10, 2011
To have his career end this way is a just wrong. He has changed and influenced the lives of so many players for the better it is a shame.
Nov 10, 2011
If Joe Paterno knew about this sex scandal and didn't turn this guy in then he needs to be fired!
Nov 10, 2011
what took so damn long?
Nov 10, 2011
This is the choice he made back in 2002. It is wrong that he did not follow up on the incident and protect young boys from the monster. It's a shame he didn't do what as right so many years ago to better the lives of the victims by not allowing Sandusky to continue hurting children.
Nov 10, 2011
This is the choice he made back in 2002. It is wrong that he did not follow up on the incident and protect young boys from the monster. It's a shame he didn't do what as right so many years ago to better the lives of the victims by not allowing Sandusky to continue hurting children.
Nov 10, 2011
He made bad choices to protect himself and his program. He choose not to protect childern. I feel no sympathy for him at all.
Nov 10, 2011
damn right,id have put a hurtn on him too
Nov 10, 2011
How in the world any of these people who knew allowed this to go on is ridiculous. I don't care how many f***ing games he won, he should be ashamed that he knew and didn't fire this guy on the spot and didn't drag Sandusky's ass to jail himself, is retarded. Shame on Paterno! He knows he should have done more! He said it himself!
Nov 10, 2011
Carla Cioti any person with a heart and soul would have beat that man
Nov 10, 2011
Carla Cioti any person with a heart and soul would have beat that man
Nov 10, 2011
Are you kidding me, so you condone what he has done? It is sad that a career has to end this way, it is sadder that it was allowed to go on this way. he knew about it and did not stop it, what if it were your child? You would feel differently, if it were my child he would not be breathing right now, non of them would be.
Nov 10, 2011
Are you kidding me, so you condone what he has done? It is sad that a career has to end this way, it is sadder that it was allowed to go on this way. he knew about it and did not stop it, what if it were your child? You would feel differently, if it were my child he would not be breathing right now, non of them would be.
Nov 10, 2011
I was appalled at Paterno's comment that "in hindsight I wish I had done things differently." He thinks his actions were a thoughtless "Monday Morning Quarterback" flaw. I would ask Mr. Paterno…Do you think sexually assaulting a child was less of a criminal act back when it occurred than it is today? Any adult who doesn't protect a child when given the privilege is a coward.
Nov 10, 2011
one of the great sorrows of YOUR life huh joe. I know man we're all sooo sorry this happened to YOU. what a blithering, senile old fuck. good riddance dude.
Nov 10, 2011
Finish the season? For real? He and ALL his counterparts should be locked up! They wont be but a CIVIL suit against all of them is appropriate.Also, Who in the hell in their right mind would protest the firing of an authority figure who turned a blind eye to a child being raped in the shower by another authority figure? all I can say is for college students they are not very bright… Penn State as a whole, everyone of you, should be ashamed of yourselves.
Who was overturning cars and vans when that 10 year old was being Sodomized in an open shower inside a locker room?
Scary thing is the assailant now has 4 children of his own. If he did this terrible act in a somewhat public location I have to ask myself, What is going on behind the closed doors of a private home! PARENTS LOVE and WATCH OVER YOUR CHILDREN and also those who belong to others…….JUST SAYING!
Nov 10, 2011
Finish the season? For real? He and ALL his counterparts should be locked up! They wont be but a CIVIL suit against all of them is appropriate.Also, Who in the hell in their right mind would protest the firing of an authority figure who turned a blind eye to a child being raped in the shower by another authority figure? all I can say is for college students they are not very bright… Penn State as a whole, everyone of you, should be ashamed of yourselves.
Who was overturning cars and vans when that 10 year old was being Sodomized in an open shower inside a locker room?
Scary thing is the assailant now has 4 children of his own. If he did this terrible act in a somewhat public location I have to ask myself, What is going on behind the closed doors of a private home! PARENTS LOVE and WATCH OVER YOUR CHILDREN and also those who belong to others…….JUST SAYING!
Nov 11, 2011
No I don't condone not following up, but he is part of an older generation. He should have followed up but to have his career and all the good he has done be cut short because of something that happened 10 years ago is ridiculous.
Nov 11, 2011
No I don't condone not following up, but he is part of an older generation. He should have followed up but to have his career and all the good he has done be cut short because of something that happened 10 years ago is ridiculous.
Nov 12, 2011
Tim VanDeHey: I don't think the victims would agree that it is ridiculous. Again, the choices he made are what brought him down. Nothing more; nothing less. "Older generation" does not excuse his lack of follow-through. Firing him happens to be the method to make him take responsibility for his actions. Or in this case, lack of action.
Nov 12, 2011
Tim VanDeHey: I don't think the victims would agree that it is ridiculous. Again, the choices he made are what brought him down. Nothing more; nothing less. "Older generation" does not excuse his lack of follow-through. Firing him happens to be the method to make him take responsibility for his actions. Or in this case, lack of action.
Nov 14, 2011
ooooooh… ! I do agree minus *** .
Nov 14, 2011
ooooooh… ! I do agree minus *** .