For many years, I have thought that Joe Paterno was a good man. I don’t know what he knew and/or should or should not have done. What I do know is that many, many people have decided that they know. Without really knowing the facts, they have tried and convicted him in the press and called him every nasty name they can think of. Sadly, this is not a case about child abuse. If Joe Paterno was not involved, this case would be cold and dead. It is Joe Paterno’s celebrity status which is driving this case. People read about what happened because of Joe Paterno, not because of the child abuse angle. Or people are using this case to sell newspapers or up the traffic to their site. Similar cases are often mentioned in the press, but they disappear quickly.
I can't agree with that. A child-abuse case of these dimensions at any major university is bound to be a big-deal in the Media. Look at all the cable News programs that are practically dedicated to this kind of story. Paterno is the 'face' of Penn State for good or ill. Until this story broke it was always for 'good'. Now he's the lightning rod.
That said, I believe that Joe Paterno should have done more.
This is a fact that he has admitted to.
So what part of that don't you grasp?