Penn State Sex Scandal: The End Of JoPa
Joe Paterno says he will step down at the end of the season as head football coach at Penn State. The legendary coach closes his career amid outrage he did not do more to stop a former assistant coach who faces charges of sexually abusing boys over a 15-year period. Paterno is not legally accused of any wrongdoing. Here is the full text of Paterno’s statement, issued earlier today:
“I am absolutely devastated by the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their families, and I pray for their comfort and relief.
I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal in mind: To serve the best interests of this university and the young men who have been entrusted to my care. I have the same goal today.
That’s why I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end of this season. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a single minute discussing my status. They have far more important matters to address. I want to make this as easy for them as I possibly can.
This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.
My goals now are to keep my commitments to my players and staff and finish the season with dignity and determination. And then I will spend the rest of my life doing everything I can to help this University.”
- Joe Paterno
All adults have a legal and moral obligation to protect the welfare and well being of an innocent children.
Jo Pa, its too little, too late … step down now.