[RedwM]

The media knew what they were doing and they used it for maximum shock effect. If Joe had made any allegations against Sandusky without proof, they would have been calling him a homophobic, right-wing hater.
As far as Paterno haters go, they still hold a grudge from their all night crying jags and waking up Sunday afternoon smelling like puke.

[Colofornian]

If Joe had made any allegations against Sandusky without proof, they would have been calling him a homophobic, right-wing hater.

And so what did JoePa do in the long run to properly ensure that the one eyewitness he knew of followed thru on his silence? Why first he made the shower scene witness into a wide receivers coach. Then he gave him yet a 2nd promotion as head of recruiting.

Nice job buying that witness' silence.