That is not a valid comparison. Did you know Charles Manson? Were you aware of what he was doing and then help cover it up afterwards? Paterno knew Sandusky, was aware of what he was doing and he helped cover it up. See the difference?
Also, the presentations (in slide show form) by the speakers at the event.
The timeline from Eileen Morgan's freeh rebuttal is very informative. No activity from 2001-2008. None. Only one instance that JVP was made aware of (mcqueary) before 2011. And yet all we hear is "he knew and allowed this to go on for years"..."blah, blah, blah..." The facts are right there and they tell a far different story. Read them.