The Lions' Pride

"facts are facts" but he isn't using the Freeh report to say what the facts are, lol.

That's like saying new DNA evidence would be damaging to a police department that arrested the wrong guy. WTH.

Someone needs to get his speech with transcription on YouTube...he's fighting an ultimately losing battle & there needs to be an easy to find record of this stupidity.

Broadhurst just gives the "shut up anyone who disagrees" order and another meeting goes by where the BOT refuses to allow any discussion. Ken even expanded on the word "coach" in the email by adding "our late coach"...creative.

All,

I just called the BoT number to express my dissatisfaction w/ Frazier's behavior. Interestingly they have asked everyone who has thoughts like mine to email the Director of Public Information for Penn State, Lisa Powers at lmr8@PSU.edu. If you've had enough of Frazier please send an email to Lisa indicating it's time (or well past time) for him to resign before he damages Penn State's public reputation even more.

Just emailed Lisa:
As an alumnus, I would like to express my distaste for how Ken Frazier has represented my school.

I would propose that he resign and stop destroying whatever public image is left of my school.

Done. Emailed asking for Frazier's resignation.

~4 of them spoke

Email sent, I will be interested to see if there is a response. I added my note below for those interested.

Good Afternoon,
I write to you today to express my disappointment regarding the actions of the Board of Trustees in general but specifically Mr. Frazier. I attended PSU 1982-1986, my wife is a graduate of the nursing school and my daughter is a freshman at University Park. We have closely watched the growth of the University over the last 30 years but also have read extensively the current state of affairs since November 2011.

I have been disappointed with the Board of Trustees reactionary stance regarding all situations that come up. The Board does not seem to be able or willing to get out in front of issues and lead versus react. Hence the Boards actions always seem to be on the defensive. From this position the reputation of the Board and more importantly the reputation of the University has suffered in the eyes of the public. As demonstrated by other Universities it is possible to better manage a bad PR position. Specifically, both Syracuse University and the University of Miami responded in a distinctly different way than our board. It is disappointing to me that the leaders of our University are unwilling, unable or unqualified to handle these types of crisis’.

Further, the Board I believe has handled the Freeh report totally wrong. Whether we agree or disagree with the content, the Board released the document without reading it or having a game plan to manage the media response. Just as the board was unprepared in November 2011, at least then the situation was unexpected. The Board knew the Freeh report was to be released but still took no effort to prepare. It is shocking how unprepared the Board of Trustees has been in dealing with each situation that has arisen since November 2011.

Mr. Frazier’s actions since the beginning of the crisis have not been impressive. His recent actions have been an embarrassment. I recently listened to the audio of an interaction with Mr. Frazier and another individual during which Mr. Frazier racially slighted a Caucasian individual. This is an action that is inexcusable for a person who represents our University. If Mr. Frazier has issues with those of another skin color than his, he minimally should not express them publically. As he has done so he should not be a representative of our University, there is no room for racism on our Board of Trustees.

I would suggest that Mr. Frazier is asked to step down from the Board of Trustees. Additionally, I suggest that the remaining Board not run for reelection to give an opportunity for new leadership to fill the current leaderless positions.

Sincerely,
Dan

Yeah, this blew my mind...especially because he said it over and over to dispute Paterno Report. He also repeatedly mentioned the "countless documents" that prove otherwise. What documents is he referring to? The vague and partial emails?

I can't believe that this Board still has the mindset that they have done nothing wrong and that nobody else knows what they are talking about. Frazier, in particular, continues to defend the actions by insinuating that those who are upset are only upset because they support Joe and are blinded by that position. Well, I do support Joe, or at least have granted him the benefit of the doubt until I see something concrete that proves his guilt. Why? Because he, unlike any of these pompous jackasses, made me proud to be a Penn Stater...on and OFF the field. It's also becoming blatantly obvious to me that not having Joe has put our BOT in a position where they are forced to be the face of our University and it has become an embarrassment. For five years I looked forward to the day Joe would finally let go....ironically now I wish more than ever he was still here to hide these clowns from the general public! Then again, at least this whole situation as flushed the rats out of the sewer and exposed people for who they really are

The only way to deal with ken is to take the issue to his workplace. PSFRS needs to organize public protests at Merck HQ. that is the only way to put pressure on him to resign.

"We are people of integrity, character and honor. We have a moral compass that seeks the truth, no matter where it leads. These are things I learned form one man – Joe Paterno," Shuler said.

Maybe this was also discussed elsewhere but, it was a jaw dropper for me when Frazier spoke of the 1998 incident like it was 2001...confusing the two. I half believe Emmert may have received a summary of the Freeh report from Frazier.