Joe Paterno and Penn State

It's sad to see the lack of perspective and ensuing riots taking place over at my alma mater. As an alum, I can recognize how very revered Joe Paterno was to that school, it's alumni and the student body. He was more than a man and in some cases like a god. Imagine...to find out that your god is corrupt and to realize everything he stood for has to now come in to question. I suppose for an 18-21 year old it's much easier to grasp on to the "right" things he did rather than the right things he should have done.

The Board of Trustees did what was necessary and in the end what was right. I am proud of them for standing up for something that is bigger than Joe Paterno and his legacy. Truth be told, I suggested that the season be forfeited. No matter what, the Penn State football team already lost. They are a part of history. If anything, they can take a lesson from this. Life isn't fair. Their lost season is nothing in comparison to the real victims.

Life first, games second.

Thankfully the road to redemption can finally take place at Penn State. It will take a while, but it will happen and I'll still cheer...We are.