Good move on the lawsuit....with Penn State being a “state funded school”...the PA govt has every bit of standing in this case. And, if the NCAA forced this agreement on PSU with intent to commit fraud or deceive....the courts will void the settlement
The NCAA should have kept out of the Sandusky matter.
They will lose the lawsuit brought by the Paterno family, as SCOTUS has already ruled in the 1991 case Tarkanian v NCAA that the NCAA must give “due process” to coaches when considering punishment (there was no hearing before the NCAA stripped JoePa’s wins). I could be the lawyer for the Paterno family and win the case...that is how certain I am the NCAA loses that
The NCAA has a little more leeway with the member schools...but still...that Freeh Report and Agreement cannot withstand scrutiny under discovery and deposition. PSU should not settle with the NCAA without a massive reduction in the probation and other punishment.
What morons are doing the legal work and risk management for the NCAA?
And, I know the Sports Media (which is in bed with the NCAA) is not going to give proper analysis of any action favorable to Penn State. Sports Media is too busy cheering on their alma mater (Syracuse) and celebrating Jim Boeheim record setting win mark....but will never mention how Boeheim covered up child molesting by his long time buddy Bernie Fine...during SU basketball road trips
Thanks SeminoleCounty. Judge Kane (Harrisburg) could hold the future of the ncaa in her hands - that’s how far they overstepped their bounds in this case.
As for the Paterno suit, if I was Mary Kay Paterno - who holds the licensing rights to her Father, I would sue the ncaa for $100 million. Then I would sue louis freeh and whats left of his tattered business for another $100 million.
Wick Sollers is no schlep. He’s been waiting for the right time to pounce on the ncaa and that time is near. In addition the Lettermen will be filing as well. There is also rumor of a Centre County lawsuit - to be filed by local business owners.