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So why was the architect of “Linebacker U”, arguably the best defensive coordinator in the HISTORY of college football, unable to find a job after he stepped down at the age of 55? He didn’t even get a single call.

I'm sure that he did. And quite likely the much vilified Joe Paterno -- source of all evil in the galaxy -- told them he wouldn't give his assistant a recommendation, and that was the end of it.

Based on the Grand Jury report, I envision a 1999 meeting that went very much like this: "The DA may not have had sufficient evidence to prosecute, and CPS may have declined to go any further, but I am going to see to it that you are never head coach of this program, and that you never work for another team in the NCAA. SERS has a pension buyout going that will allow you to retire on 87% of your income if you get out now. I suggest you take it. It's the best deal you're going to get."

And, given that it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to fire a university employee, especially on the basis of what were nothing more than rumors at that point for all legal purposes, that would have been a very good stand for Paterno to take. But he will get no credit from the lynch mob. No. Instead, people who know of nothing more than accusations -- many of which are in dispute right now -- are jumping to the silliest and most reprehensible kinds of conclusions about Paterno, PSU employees, the entire university, and even the "Pennsylvania State House."