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Message: [QUOTE="orangenirvana, post: 68231, member: 156"] The Penn State fans from that forum make some great points. [I]1. These current allegations against Paterno cannot erase 62 years of honor and integrity.[/I] So true. When you think about it, it really is unfair to just assume that what we are hearing about him knowing of these JS allegations and not alerting authorities are true, when you consider his past. [I]2. The vast majority of those who believe Paterno did something wrong are jealous of the Penn State program and are doing so for their own selfish reasons.[/I] It's hard to argue with that. [I]3. Paterno fullfilled his LEGAL and MORAL obligations by reporting it. He did not break any laws (according to the Grand Jury), and therefore did nothing wrong.[/I] He reported it. Didn't break the law. What else could the guy have done? [I]4. It was ALL Mike McQueary's responsibility. [/I] This is pretty much all McQueary's fault, when you think about it. [I]5. Jerry Sandusky was never convicted of being a child molestor. Therefore, Paterno did the right thing by continuing to be his friend.[/I] Wouldn't you continue being his friend? [I]6. "Is it JoePa's fault that Curley and Schultz failed to do their jobs and actually open a criminal investigation?" [/I] Of course not. Paterno did all he could, he was [I][B]powerless[/B][/I] against his superiors who refused to contact authorities. [I]7. No one knows any facts. Everything we have heard or will continue to hear is nothing but unsubstantiated rumor and hearsay.[/I] You can't believe everything...check that, [I]any[/I]thing you read. [I]8. Paterno did not renew Sandusky's contract in 1999 after the first allegations. [/I] That should be good enough, right? What more could he have done, really? [I]9. Paterno is not on trial. [/I] Cannot deny this. Seriously, what is everyone's problem? Let the man coach! [I]10. All Penn State fans should stand up for what is right - which is defending Joe Paterno no matter what. This is all about standing up for the right thing and defending honor![/I] [B][I]"In 10 or 20 years from now......are you going to be asking yourself...what should I have done, what could I have done to stop the witch hunt that destroyed a GOOD MAN's reputation?"[/I][/B] Amen, brother. Cue the Braveheart theme music. [/QUOTE]

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