ESPN Outside the Lines reporting on 4/4/12.....
In a previously unreleased and unread Nov. 8 statement obtained by ESPN’s Outside the Lines, the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno explained in detail the steps he took after learning from former assistant Mike McQueary about Jerry Sandusky’s alleged incident with a young boy in a locker room shower.
As the investigation became public, Paterno abruptly announced that he would hold a press conference during which he was expected to say he would retire at the end of the season. He said the university, essentially, had bigger concerns than his future. But before the press conference could happen, Paterno was ordered to cancel it. On Nov. 9, Paterno was fired, along with university president Graham Spanier.
Joe Paterno was fired by Penn State in November, and died just over two months later. (AP Photo)
In the statement, Paterno reiterated what he’d said in the Grand Jury report.
"Let me begin by offering Sue and my prayers for all of the people impacted by these events. I know it is small comfort given the circumstances. I also understand that there are a lot of questions regarding the events involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz. However, because of the status of these ongoing legal matters, I will not speculate or answer questions about the charges or the people involved beyond this brief statement.
"... I know that there are many other questions that people want to ask, but I ask that we all be patient and give the judicial process time to do its deliberate work. Finding the truth is what will benefit the victims most of all, and that is who we should all keep in mind as we deal with this tragedy."
Outside The Lines also reports that the Paterno family and the board are fighting over the $4.5 million payment that remained from Paterno’s last contract, including a $3 million retirement bonus. Also, the family is considering suing the university for wrongful termination.
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In a previously unreleased and unread Nov. 8 statement obtained by ESPN’s Outside the Lines, the late Penn State coach Joe Paterno explained in detail the steps he took after learning from former assistant Mike McQueary about Jerry Sandusky’s alleged incident with a young boy in a locker room shower.
As the investigation became public, Paterno abruptly announced that he would hold a press conference during which he was expected to say he would retire at the end of the season. He said the university, essentially, had bigger concerns than his future. But before the press conference could happen, Paterno was ordered to cancel it. On Nov. 9, Paterno was fired, along with university president Graham Spanier.
Joe Paterno was fired by Penn State in November, and died just over two months later. (AP Photo)
In the statement, Paterno reiterated what he’d said in the Grand Jury report.
"Let me begin by offering Sue and my prayers for all of the people impacted by these events. I know it is small comfort given the circumstances. I also understand that there are a lot of questions regarding the events involving former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz. However, because of the status of these ongoing legal matters, I will not speculate or answer questions about the charges or the people involved beyond this brief statement.
"... I know that there are many other questions that people want to ask, but I ask that we all be patient and give the judicial process time to do its deliberate work. Finding the truth is what will benefit the victims most of all, and that is who we should all keep in mind as we deal with this tragedy."
Outside The Lines also reports that the Paterno family and the board are fighting over the $4.5 million payment that remained from Paterno’s last contract, including a $3 million retirement bonus. Also, the family is considering suing the university for wrongful termination.
Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-fo...ess-conference-fired-board-espn-outside-lines