The other shoe falls at Penn State this morning.
Yesterday it was the statue of legendary coach Joe Paterno.
This morning the NCAA will announce sanctions against the football program for the school’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky child-sex scandal.
Most reports indicate the school will be slapped with a huge fine, in the millions of dollars, and also likely be hit with a ban on bowl game appearances, and maybe the loss of some scholarships.
But they apparently will play football at Happy Valley this fall.
The NCAA will make their announcement at 9 a.m.
I understand the argument that this coaching staff and these players should not be punished for the misdeeds of others.
I agree with that.
But I just can’t reconcile myself with seeing that team wearing those familiar blue and white uniforms come running out of the tunnel to the cheers of 100,000 fans.
I don’t think Penn State should play football this fall. They certainly will play football again, but not this year.
I know that seems harsh.
But it’s nothing compared to the pain inflicted on all those kids and the blind eye the school, its top administrators and Paterno turned to them.
It’s just a horrible situation.
Now a lot more innocent people will be affected by the Sandusky affair.
It’s probably not going to end there.
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