Readers' forum: Let Penn State play

Published: Thursday, Nov. 17 2011 12:00 a.m. MST

In this Aug. 6, 1999 file photo, Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno, right, poses with Jerry Sandusky during Penn State Media Day at State College, Pa. Pennsylvania state prosecutors said Sandusky, 67, was arrested Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, on charges that he sexually abused eight young men.

Paul Vathis, Associated Press

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In regards to Amy Donaldson's recent article ("Penn State shouldn't play again this season," Nov. 14). Don't punish the football players for the mistakes of a man not related to the team. Penn State needs football more now than ever.

Jerry Sandusky's horrific actions took place nearly a decade ago. Most PSU players were in junior high when he committed his offenses. They have put in years of hard work to get to the college level. Don't take that away from them because of one man's actions. Punish those with knowledge of the abuse, but leave the players alone.

Bob Wilson

Kaysville

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no fit in SG

St.George, Utah

It was just a matter of time til the macho men with their twisted logic came out with their opinions on this tragedy.
Of course, the games must go on! That's all that matters?

8:18 a.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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@Charles

the greater outdoors, UT

Dear Midvale: what is baseless about the 1st hand knowledge from an assistant coach to the head coach?

Paterno did what he was "required" to do - so you say.

Paterno never asked the "coach in waiting" about More..

9:31 a.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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DougS

Oakley, UT

Perhaps it is only my perception but are those who reputedly knew something and did nothing substantial about it, being punished ahead of the actual perp?
Why?

6:32 a.m. Nov. 17, 2011
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