Penn State University announced an alleged sex scandal involving their Athletic Director, Tim Curley and Senior Vice President for business and finance Gary Schultz, according to a story in USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/bigten/story/2011-11-06/ex-coach-administrators-charged-at-penn-state/51101298/1
The Nittany Lions football team is currently under the microscope of the investigation. Head Coach, Joe Paterno is being targeted for his seemingly passive role in the scandal.
Paterno received information of the sexual abuse that was occurring, but proceeded to tell officials and rid himself of the burden of investigated himself.
How could Paterno be so out of tune with the ethics he has so strongly represented during his tenure as Head Coach?
Unfortunately, Paterno is the epitome of a legend, and it’s disheartening to see his name next to the word “scandal” in every headline in the country right now.
But what does this mean for the Big Ten?
The Nittany Lions remain undefeated in the Big Ten, with Nebraska and Ohio State left on their schedule. However, the recent scandal, especially since it involves the famed Coach Paterno, could be detrimental to their team’s ability to finish out their schedule.
Team chemistry, attitudes and stress that could result from the scandal affecting their football team and head coach has the potential to ruin a team like Penn State. Penn State has won multiple close games this year, and this scandal could be just what they need to push them over the edge…into failure.
More to come as the scandal investigation develops.
~Maddie Fetchiet, TBG
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