The 1980's ...
I remember when he was interviewed on Nightline and he was asked about college athletics ...
He was AD [as well as coach] then, and said at PSU, they were Student Athletes - with the emphasis on Student ...
He wanted them to have the full college experience - so there were no Athlete Dorms. They lived in the same dorms as all of the other students ...
He also required all freshmen athletes to have study hall and tutors so that they could get into good study habits. His graduation rate back then was something like 89% ...
Well 30 years ago he may have still had some integrity left. Apparently 9 years ago it was all gone.
He should not be retiring at the end of this season; he should not even get that opportunity. He should be gone before this Saturday’s game against Nebraska.