Paterno family: Verdict "important milestone"
Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands on the field before his team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill., Oct. 22, 2011. / P Photo/Jim Prisching
(AP) BELLEFONTE, Pa. - Joe Paterno's family says the "healing is just beginning" but that Jerry Sandusky's conviction on 45 counts in his sex abuse trial is "an important milestone."
The family of the late Hall of Fame coach released a statement, saying their hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. They thanked the jurors and said the community "owes a measure of gratitude" to them.
Jerry Sandusky found guilty in child sex abuse trial
Watch: Courtroom scene as Sandusky was read guilty verdicts
Sandusky was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years. The accusations had led to the firing of Paterno, Penn State's beloved coach who died of lung cancer Jan. 22.
Penn State's Board of Trustees ousted Paterno for what was called his "failure of leadership" surrounding allegations about Sandusky.
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If the Penn State admin were told of what was happening, and after doing nothing about it Sandusky continued to do it on school property, the school WILL go down. They might as well start pulling out their checkbook.
People wouldn't be making such inane comments about Paterno "being a victim" if hadn't been a celebrated football coach. There are more important things in this world than sports such as protecting kids getting raped in locker rooms.