Sex Abuse Scandal Rocks Penn State

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't know how much of it is arrogance or just ignorance. Like he has no clue the severity of what's going on?

And what's with him being all pissy about getting fired via phone. He announced his retirment via press release. And as far as I know he didn't notify the BOT beforehand

With his son, his wife, his family, and his lawyers, to be sure he can't play the ignorant role on how severe this is or are all the people in his circle nitwits as well? Having a pep rally the night prior? Really? Speaking to the media even after he was told not to? To me, that's sheer arrogance and a person who thought he was above it all. If he's smart enough to run a 50 mil a year football program, then surely he's smart enough to know to shut the hell up and let things run it's course while staying out of the limelight.

As far as him being pissy. It was evident he wanted to dictate how his future went. Watch that interview and you can tell he answered to no one.

Joe Paterno's Legacy - ESPN Video - ESPN

(4:25 mark in the video)

"I'm going to retire when I want to retire. I'm going to retire when I think it's the best time for Penn State football. Period."

You can look at his demeanor when he's saying it. I think he bought into his own hype.