The Lions' Pride

great piece Jeff. Really sums up my thoughts as well. Thanks.

This and many of the comments within by the Lettermen echo the feelings and comments of my close friends who are Lettermen. The divide between the BOT, the University, the Football program, and the Lettermen is truly widening. Unfortunately I am not sure what exactly will change this. Accountability and time are the main factors, but the program they grew to love and were indoctrinated into had changed so dramatically through all of this that I'm not sure how it plays out.

holy crap, that was a horrible typo on my part. I meant to say do NOT think Joe actively covered up....my apologies

"It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character." - Dale Turner -

BOT should take note.

Good article Jeff. And great picture of Joe. That's what a leader looks like.

"But you also have to wonder if he would have been saddened by the growing divide between the people who lead his beloved university and the students and alumni who believe those leaders still have much to answer for. "

I do not wonder this. Joe would be saddened by the gutless leadership and would be proud of his players, the students, and alumni who have still have the sense to know him and that he would never conceal for Sandusky. It's preposterous. The truth will come and we will remember those who stood on the wrong side.

Mr. Frazier is quoted "documents APPEAR to show, in varying degrees, that people who were in a position to protect kids did not do so."

Well Mr. Frazier it APPEARS on the radar, that it is snowing at my home right now and I just walked outside and the skies are clear as can be.

I think we all want to move forward in some manner. There is much that will remain in the dark about much of what has gone on for many reasons. We as Penn State do need to hold ourself accountable in some regards as whether due to inaction, deceit, or just inadequate measures of adjustment to policies. I feel that monetary sanctions should remain in PA and go towards the start of helping assist those who have been abused or prevention of those who could be abused. I understand the probationary period to oversee refromations of adjusting to new policies. I think the reduction in scholarships in beneficial in ways which help revamp how our football team is built and show EVEN more how it has high character. I disagree with the removal of wins due to the facts it really has no consequence other than trying to rewrite history as some sort of poke to the eye of alumni, fans, players and past coaches. I felt that was petty and unfounded. There is far more to this case of abuse than anybody wants to admit. Elected officials, organized crime, and innocent children are completely being overlooked as it has been plainly shown through resourceful individuals and collective groups. The BOT is not exempt from changes to come. That is part of the reason we are sanctioned. I think I speak in regards to a fair amount of the population when I say: we just want the truth and things to be adjusted in a way we may all avoid future snafus. My outlook does not overlook nor negate the tragedies and awful things that have happened. I feel everyone is just looking to help heal wherever necessary. Ignoring the direct issues is the farthest way to assist in anything. Glad to know people are speaking up!!!