J. J. in Phila
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I don't agree with damage to the program. There would have been no involvement of the PSU 3 or Paterno. PSU's mantra would have been, "This was terrible, but we cooperated fully with the investigators." Even from what Freeh found, Paterno's involvement in 1998 was very limited.
Gricar would have faced the wrath of the "crazy football fans," because everyone would have assumed that Sandusky was Paterno's heir apparent. Paterno, who didn't want Sandusky, would have breathed a sigh of relief. Gricar could have had a harder time in the 2001 primary, which was fairly close and possibly a general election challenge.
PSU would have been embarrassed, but not enough to damage anything.
There are probably multiple Clery Act violations.
I think it could. There is some indication of additional contact between PSU and the DA's Office. It isn't Harrisburg, but Old Main and the Centre County Courthouse. Ganter left, abruptly, and Sloane had a very favorable plea bargain. 1998 could set up 2001. If any of the PSU 3 knew there was a "problem" in 1998, then covering up 2001 becomes much worse. If that happened, it will come out.
Sandusky was still the defensive coordinator in 1998. He would have been removed from that position, even before the case went to trial.
His arrest would have tarnished the reputation of Penn State football and Joe Paterno, which would have harmed football recruiting. And there is no way in hell that Penn State footaball fanatics would have consider the PSU police (or the DA) heroes for damaging the football program. Yes, you and I know that it was Sandusky who would brought shame to the program in that situation; the fans, however, would have seen it differently. Just look at the hatred they have for Mike McQueary.
I don't agree with damage to the program. There would have been no involvement of the PSU 3 or Paterno. PSU's mantra would have been, "This was terrible, but we cooperated fully with the investigators." Even from what Freeh found, Paterno's involvement in 1998 was very limited.
Gricar would have faced the wrath of the "crazy football fans," because everyone would have assumed that Sandusky was Paterno's heir apparent. Paterno, who didn't want Sandusky, would have breathed a sigh of relief. Gricar could have had a harder time in the 2001 primary, which was fairly close and possibly a general election challenge.
PSU would have been embarrassed, but not enough to damage anything.
There are probably multiple Clery Act violations.
As for Gricar...well, he's not here to justify his decision. All the more reason that the 98 investigation needs to be looked into.
I suspect it won't happen, unfortunately. Ironically, the only people really calling for further investigation in to how the 1998 incident was handled are the Joebots. They're convinced the cover-up will lead back to the Harrisburg branch of the Illuminati. Well, OK, if that's where the evidence take us. I doubt it, but I have an open mind. There just needs to be an investigation.
JMO
I think it could. There is some indication of additional contact between PSU and the DA's Office. It isn't Harrisburg, but Old Main and the Centre County Courthouse. Ganter left, abruptly, and Sloane had a very favorable plea bargain. 1998 could set up 2001. If any of the PSU 3 knew there was a "problem" in 1998, then covering up 2001 becomes much worse. If that happened, it will come out.