I liked Joe Paterno, and I think it's sad that his recent events not only affected his reputation so close to retirement, but also arguably led to an earlier than expected death.
He had a chance to do right, and while he never did anything legal, it's quite obvious he ignored a moral obligation. How someone could work alongside a sick SOB like Sandusky after being told of his crimes is beyond me. In a perfect world, JoePa would've taken a stand, refused to coach for Penn State if they didn't take action. Alas, he chose the cowardly route and I think it ruined him.
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