The huskers played Penn State yesterday in what was a highly emotional, somber and game that really was not about football. Nebraska was dragged into the scandal of Penn State by the mere fact of the Big Ten Schedule for November 12, 2011. It was a game that I would have preferred to have cancelled or moved to another location.
If you have lived under a rock for the past week or don't watch the news--you may have missed the huge scandal that initiated the firing of Joe Paterno. A firing which I feel was necessary.
The horrendous events that the alleged victims endured over many years by Jerry Sandusky in the child molestation scandal is disgusting. So many wrongs happened over the years and from what I've read, in my humble opinion, nothing was done to stop the abuse. I know that the truth will come out and the people involved will be punished. My prayers go out to the alleged victims and their families. And to those who are ignorant of facts--don't make statements unless you have the facts.
I watched the game yesterday and there were people in the stands that had signs that said "This game is for you, Joe," or "We love you Joe." Okay there is a commradarie for Coach Paterno as their long time coach. I'm not sure if I could stand behind a coach who did nothing. Who did not report what he knew happened relating to the scandal. These were young boys. I admit I don't have all the facts but I am adding a link below to the deposition from Attorney General.gov regarding the alleged victims.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/12/penn-state-loses-nebraska-paterno-beaver-scandal_n_1090177.html
Lastly, I think that Joe Paterno loved the spotlight, loved the thought of being the oldest coach still around at an outstanding school and stayed on for the fame. He made it to the top and is a legend. However, as the saying goes "the higher you go, the harder you fall."
Nebraska did win against Penn State yesterday but if I had to guess, I don't think the Nebraska players and coaches wanted to play in this type of atmosphere. There is a lot of healing and legal issues to be resolved at Penn State and I hope for both.
Link to deposition . . .
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/12/penn-state-loses-nebraska-paterno-beaver-scandal_n_1090177.html
