The Lions' Pride

Very wise point here. The worst thing from an NCAA standpoint is to risk a court decision that would set a legal precedent for future cases...or worse, explicitly say they broke the law.

Well clearly the NCAA realizes that they're in trouble. Their response stated nothing of the facts of the case or what it's really about, just a shameless misdirection play that the football culture obsessed Pennsylvanians once again care nothing about the victims and the victims are who the NCAA were trying to protect by sanctioning unrelated student athletes, businesses, and an entire University and if the NCAA doesn't stand up for them who will?!?!. What a bunch of ..... If I ever see Emmert in public, it will take every ounce of restraint not to do something I'd regret....

I see reduced sanctions as a huge victory for him.

Agree totally with what you say..BUT..Time wise I see no way possible a resolution will happen in a time that can benefit PSU. One year is gone..so if its two years from now, three years will be finished with regards to the bowl sanctions and scholarships.

That being said, again Corbett is TRYING to save his political career. He knows he is fighting an uphill battle and losing. Does anyone really think he would be doing anything if he was guarenteed a second term?? This whole thing was a political disaster while he was running for governor, after his stint as AG. He keep a low profile and even helped push Paterno out. I still cant fathom trusting Corbett when he IN JULY was backing and supporting the NCAA. Go read his comments--he is nausiating!

Like I said before, he is a little late to this party, when we needed him the most!

Exactly. NCAA already won in the only place they have sway, the court of public opinion. When NCAA loses this case they will just say, we tried our best/our hands are tied. Ultimately NCAA wants Penn State revenue boosting their organization so I see little incentive for them not to settle and greatly reduce any sanctions that will affect future revenue. So scholarship and bowl ban lifted. Wins vacated remains. Corbett loses election but gets season tickets for life. Penn State still loses massive lawsuit to victims. Sandusky is shivved. All is right with the world.

TylerB24...I hope you're right...I'm lovin' it

Therefore I don't care about their uninformed opinion. The American public is stupid, and that comment has nothing to do with this situation.

A lot of people do feel that way, tbh. I try not to go with a "this guy" approach, because things vary so much. I know plenty of people in collegiate athletic administration that said the NCAA went to far, however it shoul dbe ok in this case because of the content. That's stupid to me but whatever, that's people.

Personally if I am handling this for the NCAA, I stall it out until after the election. If Corbett has no chance but to win before or lose the election, well that isn't a good spot. They could easily settle at any time even if they are in court. I stall, try to get dismissal and saddle up for the haul, if he doesn't get elected, give him something cheap to sign and say "your last chance to put your stamp on it and not the next Governor". He'll fold. If he doesn't, give the next person the same, and/or evaluate the case and where you stand and go from there. Corbett will want his name on it though, that's how Governor's and legisllators roll in Lame Duck. Makes it so much easier for a few weeks.

Is that what I want to happen? Hell no. But it'd be a helluva play. And one the NCAA should consider.

I know they are, look who we reelected.

However, if you don't think political pressure will play a role in this (not should), well... It'll come from both sides. And it gives the NCAA that much more nerve. Hell they did it in the first place to grandstand, who says they won't stand up for their grandstanding now?

I expect this to be settled though.

good point strez

I'm in the heart of SEC country and anybody that follows college ball understood how or why PSU let the NCAA do this to them. SEC schools would tell Emmert to go F--- himself and we'll see you in court.

It's their rebuttal that really got my hair up