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Paterno family statement regarding statue removal

  • The family of the late Joe Paterno issued a statement Sunday morning after the school removed Paterno's statue from its platform next to Beaver Stadium.

    Here's the entire statement from the Paterno family:

    "Tearing down the statue of Joe Paterno does not serve the victims of Jerry Sandusky's horrible crimes or help heal the Penn State Community. We believe the only way to help the victims is to uncover the full truth. The Freeh report, though it has been accepted by the media as the definitive conclusion on the Sandusky scandal, is the equivalent of an indictment -- a charging document written by a prosecutor -- and an incomplete and unofficial one at that.
    "To those who truly want to know the truth about Sandusky, it should matter that Joe Paterno has never had a hearing; that his legal counsel has never been able to interview key witnesses, all of whom are represented by lawyers and therefore unavailable; that there has never been an opportunity to review critical evidence which has not been made public; that selective evidence and the opinion of Mr Freeh is treated as the equivalent of a fair trial. Despite this obviously flawed and one-sided presentation, the University believes it must acquiesce and accept that Joe Paterno has been given a fair and complete hearing. We think the better course would have been for the University to take a strong stand in support of due process so that the complete truth can be uncovered.
    "It is not the University's responsibility to defend or protect Joe Paterno. But they at least should have acknowledged that important legal cases are still pending and that the record on Joe Paterno, the Board and other key players is far from complete."

    These are similar comments to what the family has said about the need for due process, the lack of the full truth being revealed and the potential issues with the Freeh investigation and report.

    http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/53607/paterno-family-statement-on-statue-removal#comment

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  • The Paterno Family needs to keep quiet; much like their Patriarch did for so long!

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  • This photo speaks volumes:

    http://twitter.com/csweddle/status/227069728710090753/photo/1/large

    ShaneGentry

  • We the Paterno family live in a land full of delusion and a Legacy built on the cover up of sexual molestation.

    Jay Paterno

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  • ShaneGentry said...

    This photo speaks volumes:

    http://twitter.com/csweddle/status/227069728710090753/photo/1/large

    maybe they shoulf shit the f up already nobody want to her yur nunsense

    wildebuck

  • ShaneGentry said...

    This photo speaks volumes:

    http://twitter.com/csweddle/status/227069728710090753/photo/1/large

    Jo-Pa just keeps on giving. Now PSU has a new skate park.

    TruckerNut

  • TruckerNut said...

    Jo-Pa just keeps on giving. Now PSU has a new skate park.

    LMFAO!

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  • They are right, taking down the statue does not help the victims. Therefore, they should give all of JoePas retirement/pension that his wife will get to these victims families. And sell that house that you bought for a $1 so people could not take it in lawsuits, sell it and give proceeds to victims. Start doing something to help those victims instead of bitching about this crap.

    This post was edited by boomboom on 7/22/2012 at 4:50 PM

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  • The Family doesn't need to worry. Reports are that authorities have stored Paterno's statue in a very secure place.

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  • boom*boom* said...

    They are right, taking down the statue does not help the victims. Therefore, they should give all of JoePas retirement/pension that his wife will get to these victims families. And sell that house that you bought for a $1 so people could not take it in lawsuits, sell it and give proceeds to victims. Start doing something to help those victims instead of bitching about this crap.

    Yeah, a family should not protect their dead Father when he hasn't had a trial, especially after dedicating his life to the school.

    What is this world coming to....

    chuck0609

  • chuck0609 said...

    Yeah, a family should not protect their dead Father when he hasn't had a trial, especially after dedicating his life to the school.

    What is this world coming to....

    You want to talk about PROTECTION? How can a grown man, who was a father and a grandfather do nothing to PROTECT young children from being raped by the scum of the Earth? Put yourself in the shoes of the victims and their families before you talk about protection. Pathetic ass response dude.

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  • Buckeyewilly34 said...

    You want to talk about PROTECTION? How can a grown man, who was a father and a grandfather do nothing to PROTECT young children from being raped by the scum of the Earth? Put yourself in the shoes of the victims and their families before you talk about protection. Pathetic ass response dude.

    You act like Joe watched him rape kids.

    The family's reaction is appropriate. They believe Joe is receiving all the blame and is being portrayed as the only party responsible.

    Unfortunately, we need a villain, and instead of Sandusky (who is the true monster), it has become Paterno.

    The family finds that unfair.

    chuck0609

  • chuck0609 said...

    You act like Joe watched him rape kids.

    The family's reaction is appropriate. They believe Joe is receiving all the blame and is being portrayed as the only party responsible.

    Unfortunately, we need a villain, and instead of Sandusky (who is the true monster), it has become Paterno.

    The family finds that unfair.

    Sandusky is the real monster correct. However the Monster could have been stopped and JoePa could have and should have been the one to stop it.

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  • chuck, Joepa did help enable Sandusky to carry on his shit for years. He had a chance back in 98 to help stop this. There would have been less victims if the old fart would have gotten off his ass and done something or anything. But he chose to do nothing!!!

    dkbuckeyes

  • chuck0609 said...

    You act like Joe watched him rape kids.

    The family's reaction is appropriate. They believe Joe is receiving all the blame and is being portrayed as the only party responsible.

    Unfortunately, we need a villain, and instead of Sandusky (who is the true monster), it has become Paterno.

    The family finds that unfair.

    By covering for JS, he did watch those kids get raped. So did the rest of the administration. They could have stopped it, but instead JS got a gentleman's agreement to continue as evidenced by his full access to campus facilities right up to the day the scandal started to break. The Paterno family should do themselves a favor and quietly go away. It is sickening, and I have a hard time feeling sorry for 'ol Joe Pa or his family.

    Buckeye1996

  • MeyersBuck said...

    Sandusky is the real monster correct. However the Monster could have been stopped and JoePa could have and should have been the one to stop it.

    He could have done more, so should have McQuery who actually saw it. It doesn't make Joe a rapist or the equilivant.
    However, in terms of the family, their defense of him is expected and reasonable.

    They believe, and perhaps rightfully so, that others should be bearing the brunt of the blame. Whether that is true or not is up to whoever reads the evidence.

    But they are his family and they will defend him.

    chuck0609

  • Joe Paterno; Looking the other way since 1998!

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  • MeyersBuck said...

    Sandusky is the real monster correct. However the Monster could have been stopped and JoePa could have and should have been the one to stop it.

    Pressed post twice.

    Need a delete button

    This post was edited by chuck0609 on 7/22/2012 at 8:38 PM

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  • chuck0609 said...

    He could have done more, so should have McQuery who actually saw it. It doesn't make Joe a rapist or the equilivant. However, in terms of the family, their defense of him is expected and reasonable.

    They believe, and perhaps rightfully so, that others should be bearing the brunt of the blame. Whether that is true or not is up to whoever reads the evidence.

    But they are his family and they will defend him.

    I just don't understand how you can defend someone just because they are your family. There is right and wrong; and that's it! Just because you love your family doesn't mean that you have to agree with what they do. This is a definite case of right and wrong---and Joe Paterno was wrong. If this were my father, I would be horrified; and I would not defend him.

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  • buckeyelouey said...

    I just don't understand how you can defend someone just because they are your family. There is right and wrong; and that's it! Just because you love your family doesn't mean that you have to agree with what they do. This is a definite case of right and wrong---and Joe Paterno was wrong. If this were my father, I would be horrified; and I would not defend him.

    You would be horrified if you Father told his boss and not the police?

    Disappointed? Yes. Ask for an explanation? Yes

    Horrified? Really horrified?

    chuck0609

  • 3ydncloudofdust said...

    The family of the late Joe Paterno issued a statement Sunday morning after the school removed Paterno's statue from its platform next to Beaver Stadium.

    Here's the entire statement from the Paterno family:

    "Tearing down the statue of Joe Paterno does not serve the victims of Jerry Sandusky's horrible crimes or help heal the Penn State Community. We believe the only way to help the victims is to uncover the full truth. The Freeh report, though it has been accepted by the media as the definitive conclusion on the Sandusky scandal, is the equivalent of an indictment -- a charging document written by a prosecutor -- and an incomplete and unofficial one at that.
    "To those who truly want to know the truth about Sandusky, it should matter that Joe Paterno has never had a hearing; that his legal counsel has never been able to interview key witnesses, all of whom are represented by lawyers and therefore unavailable; that there has never been an opportunity to review critical evidence which has not been made public; that selective evidence and the opinion of Mr Freeh is treated as the equivalent of a fair trial. Despite this obviously flawed and one-sided presentation, the University believes it must acquiesce and accept that Joe Paterno has been given a fair and complete hearing. We think the better course would have been for the University to take a strong stand in support of due process so that the complete truth can be uncovered.
    "It is not the University's responsibility to defend or protect Joe Paterno. But they at least should have acknowledged that important legal cases are still pending and that the record on Joe Paterno, the Board and other key players is far from complete."

    These are similar comments to what the family has said about the need for due process, the lack of the full truth being revealed and the potential issues with the Freeh investigation and report.

    http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/53607/paterno-family-statement-on-statue-removal#comment

    Yeah, because their attorneys are capable of the same type of investigative talents as the former head of the FBI......SHUT IT, Paterno bitches!

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  • chuck0609 said...

    You would be horrified if you Father told his boss and not the police?

    Disappointed? Yes. Ask for an explanation? Yes

    Horrified? Really horrified?

    Yes. I'd be horrified.

    Embarrassment wouldn't even begin to define the feeling I'd have but I'd have a very difficult time ever looking the man in the eyes again, were he still alive.

    You're talking about the rape of little boys. Somewhere along the walk of life, you're supposed to have learned that telling your boss isn't even something that should cross your freaking mind, at a time like that. There shouldn't even have to be a rule.

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  • RollBamaRoll said...

    Yes. I'd be horrified.

    Embarrassment wouldn't even begin to define the feeling I'd have but I'd have a very difficult time ever looking the man in the eyes again, were he still alive.

    You're talking about the rape of little boys. Somewhere along the walk of life, you're supposed to have learned that telling your boss isn't even something that should cross your freaking mind, at a time like that. There shouldn't even have to be a rule.

    Horrified when he never witnessed it, had no first hand knowledge, but heard about it.

    Horrified?

    chuck0609

  • chuck0609 said...

    Horrified when he never witnessed it, had no first hand knowledge, but heard about it.

    Horrified?

    They had enough info to ask him to resign but not enough to go to Police? You always side with a children's safety

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  • MeyersBuck said...

    They had enough info to ask him to resign but not enough to go to Police? You always side with a children's safety

    Thats not the question here, they stated they would be horrified if Joe Paternos situation occurred with their father.

    Horrified.

    I'm trying to see if thy meant something else, but apparently it's horrified.

    I'm not debating whether they should have gone to the police or not in thread. Thee president had a legal duty to do so- so he at the least had to.
    The rest is a moral question.

    chuck0609

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