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tw · 11-10-2011, 04:40 PM

There are far too many loose ends in this story.

First, Sandusky mysteriously quit. To take on a head coach job that he could have easily obtained? Because he was too old? Because Paterno was retiring? None of the above. He quit in a manner similar to what would happen when fired discretely. As if allegations existed that were all but prosecutable. From the time that Sandusky retired, I had always wondered why that retirement suddenly happened for no apparent reason.

Second, a grand jury had investigated a previous Sandusky child molestation accusation. I don't know what the grand jury recommended. But the Center County DA suddenly decided there was insufficient reason to prosecute. Then some months later, his car was found in Lewisburg (Union County), with cigarette butts inside (he did not smoke), and his computer completely disassembled so that even data on the disk drive could not be recovered.

Third, the board of trustees would never fire so many people on the information publically reported. Either they made a decision based 100% emotionally (to protect themselves). Or there are a much larger story behind this entire story.

Fourth, why were so many fired. But the graduate assistant who witnessed the child rape, did nothing, and then waited a full day to report it to anyone. Why is he not among the Trustees victims? Either the Trustees made a decision based in their emotions. Or others (including the long time university president) are even guiltier.

Fifth, Paterno did what he was supposed to do. According to statements made separately by both the graduate assistant and Paterno, Joe had stopped him mid sentence. Told him all this should be reported directly to Joe's superiors. Did not get the full story. And (as best we can tell) made sure his superior knew of the allegations 'first person'. That should have been sufficient if that is all there is to this story. To not even let him finish the season implies this story is much larger.

Too many loose ends. Actions were taken too quickly and with woefully insufficient information if there is not many times more information long known by many. I find it very difficult that all these actions were taken so quickly on so few hard facts and so little guilt.

Apparently, many smoking guns have been hidden. Apparently many knew much more much longer ago. Even the DA's unresolved and sudden disappearance remains suspicious. The timeline does not make any sense.

11-10-2011, 04:40 PM	#7
tw Read? I only know how to write. Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,933	There are far too many loose ends in this story. First, Sandusky mysteriously quit. To take on a head coach job that he could have easily obtained? Because he was too old? Because Paterno was retiring? None of the above. He quit in a manner similar to what would happen when fired discretely. As if allegations existed that were all but prosecutable. From the time that Sandusky retired, I had always wondered why that retirement suddenly happened for no apparent reason. Second, a grand jury had investigated a previous Sandusky child molestation accusation. I don't know what the grand jury recommended. But the Center County DA suddenly decided there was insufficient reason to prosecute. Then some months later, his car was found in Lewisburg (Union County), with cigarette butts inside (he did not smoke), and his computer completely disassembled so that even data on the disk drive could not be recovered. Third, the board of trustees would never fire so many people on the information publically reported. Either they made a decision based 100% emotionally (to protect themselves). Or there are a much larger story behind this entire story. Fourth, why were so many fired. But the graduate assistant who witnessed the child rape, did nothing, and then waited a full day to report it to anyone. Why is he not among the Trustees victims? Either the Trustees made a decision based in their emotions. Or others (including the long time university president) are even guiltier. Fifth, Paterno did what he was supposed to do. According to statements made separately by both the graduate assistant and Paterno, Joe had stopped him mid sentence. Told him all this should be reported directly to Joe's superiors. Did not get the full story. And (as best we can tell) made sure his superior knew of the allegations 'first person'. That should have been sufficient if that is all there is to this story. To not even let him finish the season implies this story is much larger. Too many loose ends. Actions were taken too quickly and with woefully insufficient information if there is not many times more information long known by many. I find it very difficult that all these actions were taken so quickly on so few hard facts and so little guilt. Apparently, many smoking guns have been hidden. Apparently many knew much more much longer ago. Even the DA's unresolved and sudden disappearance remains suspicious. The timeline does not make any sense.