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...it does seem that the major result of the “scadale” was to cause poor Joe Paterno to end his illustrious life in disgrace. It does almost seem like whatever happens to Sandusky is an afterthought. That is so wrong and creepy. [Jocon, post #9]

Whatever "positives" Paterno brought to the Penn State campus, they pale in comparison to THE serial rapist cover-up negatives that he and his fellow Penn State paycheckers wielded to protect their campus idol...the glorious football program and its reputation.

Paterno was more popular than Sandusky so there were more people who wanted to excuse him from responsibility. [Ransomnote, post #10]

Yes...and this also addresses Skeeter's comment on #4...

A LOT of the discussions went further in depth because so many JoPologists came out of the woodwork.