Jerry Sandusky Has Something to Say on Joe Paterno’s Death

Former Penn State defensive coordinator and awful excuse for a human being Jerry Sandusky finally weighed in on former colleague Joe Paterno’s death, but his comments just go to show that this guy should probably just learn to leave well enough alone, keep his mouth shut, and disappear already.

Sandusky, the retired Penn State coach now facing roughly 40 counts (yes, 40 separate counts) of child sexual abuse issued this statement regarding Paterno’s death:

“This is a sad day! Our family, Dottie and I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to Sue and her family, […] Nobody will be able to take away the memories we all shared of a great man, his family, and all the wonderful people who were a part of his life.”

We’re going to avoid any catty or ironic comments here and let your minds do all the damage instead.

A brief history lesson: Sandusky’s illicit activities, which he denies are pedophilic in nature, could be said to have caused the downfall of Joe Paterno. Paterno, discovering Sandusky’s behavior, chose not to report it and remain silent (an action he later regretted), and when the story finally hit, it cost everyone their jobs.

Sandusky’s deplorable behavior allegedly reaches as far back as 1994, and his comments regarding the situation are as infuriating as they could possibly be. Back in November, he said:

“I could say that I have done some of those things. I have horsed around with kids I have showered after workouts. I have hugged them and I have touched their legs without intent of sexual contact,” says Sandusky, wrapping with: “I shouldn’t have showered with those kids.”

Now we know Sandusky and Paterno worked together for a long time, but after all the fallout, and the gritty, scandalous end to what should have been a bright capstone to a legendary career by Paterno, I ask you dear reader:

Does Sandusky have a right to weigh in on Joe Paterno’s death at all?