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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 67542, member: 40"] A couple of reasons. Keep in mind that this guy was the coach-in-waiting for about 30 years [exaggeration] leading up to his abrupt resignation, so I'd venture to guess that he and JoePa were close, and Paterno was probably trying to protect him. Also, 24 hour media hadn't proliferated at that point quite the way it has now. Programs sweep stuff under the rug all the time; back then, it was easier to keep problems "in house" / buried than it is today, with literally dozens of news venues, bloggers, social media, etc. But what I REALLY can't understand is why Paterno would have continued granting access to Penn State facilities after these allegations were brought to his attention. Ultimately, that is going to be his downfall--he willingly turned a blind eye and provided an environment for this monster to continue sexually abusing children. Personally speaking, I hope Paterno perishes in flames over this. [/QUOTE]