Controversy has been spreading over the loss of legendary football coach, Joe Paterno- who coached Pennsylvania State University’s football team for forty six years.
Several allegations have been made over a molestation case between assistant coach, Jerry Sandusky, and several young boys. Sandusky had been inviting these children to the university to watch team practices, then sexually abusing them in the locker rooms. He had also invited several young boys on team trips, and allowed them to stay in his hotel room.
The controversy lies between whether or not Paterno took the right action. Several reports were filed, and higher authorities were told; yet no one called 911. Paterno was the only faculty member fired from the program as of press time.
Many students have said that they will miss him as a coach; however, he did not take the right action, morally. “He should have been forced to retire, not fired,” said Benjamin Drewry.
“I was surprised about the sportsmanship at the game, despite everything that’s going on, and how emotional everyone has been over this matter,” said Steffenino.