1. In the past few days we have been bombarded with stunning news of former Penn State Football Defense Coordinator Jerry Sandusky with child sex abuse allegations.
2. Undoubtedly, such surprising news would have a huge impact on Penn State's Football program, and tarnish Penn State's reputation as 'Happy Valley'.
3. I am very upset with what I've learned about the horrendous acts of Jerry Sandusky on young kids, who initially aspired to come to Penn State by participating in football camps, then ended up as sexual victims of a 67 year-old coach. Surely, Jerry Sandusky deserves the harshest punishment for his inexplicably disgusting acts.
4. And so the blame-game begins, the Penn State administration is currently accusing head coach Joe Paterno for failure to report to top officials and prevent Jerry Sandusky from consistently abusing male children in Penn State facilities. Joe Paterno's weekly press conference was canceled, and apparently Penn State administration is 'planning' an exit for him.
5. I do not deny that it is Joe Paterno's responsibility also to ensure that the football program is clean from any immoral and unethical activities, as Penn State football brings in huge revenue to the university, and a myriad of pride to Penn State students.
6. However, I do believe that it is not his sole responsibility to bear this burden, taking all the jabs from football and college critics, speculators and supporters. Rather, Penn State president Graham Spanier should be deemed responsible too. As a leader, he should take responsibility for what has happened within the football program. Instead of redirecting the spotlight to Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier should support him by defending the coach and take some blame off Paterno's back, as Paterno has brought countless memories, contributions, and legacy to Penn State. Ask any American how they know Penn State, and they would answer 'football coach Joe Paterno'.
7. Mr. Spanier must keep in mind of the contributions Joe Paterno has brought about to Penn State, and he should understand that as the leader of Penn State University, he should and would be accounted for whatever has happened in the university. That is a leader's responsibility. A leader takes credit on behalf of his team, and criticism for his team at the same time.
2. Undoubtedly, such surprising news would have a huge impact on Penn State's Football program, and tarnish Penn State's reputation as 'Happy Valley'.
3. I am very upset with what I've learned about the horrendous acts of Jerry Sandusky on young kids, who initially aspired to come to Penn State by participating in football camps, then ended up as sexual victims of a 67 year-old coach. Surely, Jerry Sandusky deserves the harshest punishment for his inexplicably disgusting acts.
4. And so the blame-game begins, the Penn State administration is currently accusing head coach Joe Paterno for failure to report to top officials and prevent Jerry Sandusky from consistently abusing male children in Penn State facilities. Joe Paterno's weekly press conference was canceled, and apparently Penn State administration is 'planning' an exit for him.
5. I do not deny that it is Joe Paterno's responsibility also to ensure that the football program is clean from any immoral and unethical activities, as Penn State football brings in huge revenue to the university, and a myriad of pride to Penn State students.
6. However, I do believe that it is not his sole responsibility to bear this burden, taking all the jabs from football and college critics, speculators and supporters. Rather, Penn State president Graham Spanier should be deemed responsible too. As a leader, he should take responsibility for what has happened within the football program. Instead of redirecting the spotlight to Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier should support him by defending the coach and take some blame off Paterno's back, as Paterno has brought countless memories, contributions, and legacy to Penn State. Ask any American how they know Penn State, and they would answer 'football coach Joe Paterno'.
7. Mr. Spanier must keep in mind of the contributions Joe Paterno has brought about to Penn State, and he should understand that as the leader of Penn State University, he should and would be accounted for whatever has happened in the university. That is a leader's responsibility. A leader takes credit on behalf of his team, and criticism for his team at the same time.