There have not been too many positive vibes in Penn State over the past few weeks, but as we come to terms with the allegations against our university, there is something we can take solace in and celebrate. Yesterday, former Penn State Football player Adam Taliaferro was elected to a seat on the Gloucester County Board of Freeholders in New Jersey.
Penn State president Graham Spanier has been quiet since his statement on Saturday as the university remains in desperate need of leadership on the administrative level. Everyone is waiting for another statement, but Spanier has yet to deliver.
It was bound to happen eventually, but it was not supposed to end like this. According to this New York Times article that cites two anonymous sources, the Board of Trustees has already begun discussion on how to approach Joe Paterno's departure. At the moment, there is no precise timing set in stone with the article speculating that it could happen within days or weeks, but something appears to be imminent.
We are quickly approaching Day 4 of the Jerry Sandusky scandal with no end in site. Up to this point, much information has been made available; however, there are few answers to many of the pressing questions that many of us have. Tomorrow afternoon, national media will descend upon Happy Valley for Joe Paterno's weekly press conference. Paterno will not be permitted to answer much regarding this matter since he is a witness to a serious rape trial, but there is little doubt that reporters will come prepared.
In wake of the scandal invovling its founder Jerry Sandusky, The Second Mile has released a statement, and from the looks of it, Penn State's administration could take some public relations and crisis management lessons from them. Within the statement they encourage anyone with information involving the investigation to come forward while also reminding everyone of their mission statement to help children. The statement can be read in full on their website, but below are some key excerpts.
With Hoops Madness in the rear view mirror, the Penn State men's basketball team took the court Saturday afternoon against the mighty Slipper Rock University in an exhibition scrimmage leading up to next Saturday's season opener against Hartford.