Joe Paterno was fired from his coaching position by Penn State following a child sex-abuse scandal involving his successor. This decision caused violent reactions from students, resulting in property damage such as the tipping over of a news van and rock throwing. Penn State quarterback Rob Bolden tweeted that the week was "messed up." Due to this scandal and others, both Paterno and President Graham Spanier were removed from their positions by Penn State's board of trustees. The university's tarnished reputation led to frustration among the trustees. Despite having coached for 61 years, 84-year-old Paterno expressed that he would have to adjust to no longer being part of the football team.
Despite Paterno's prior announcement of retiring at the end of the season, he was dismissed by the board of trustees. John Surma, vice chair of the board, emphasized its necessity but acknowledged uncertaint
...y in explaining the decision. The firing prompted thousands of students to protest at the administration building with slogans such as "One more game!" and "We want Joe back!" Subsequently, demonstrators relocated to Beaver Avenue where they encountered 100 police officers equipped with helmets and pepper spray. Witness accounts indicated that students threw items like bottles and rocks while even toppling a lamppost and overturning a news van, causing damage to its windows.
State College police reported on Thursday that they were still collecting information about potential arrests, while Surma disclosed that the termination of Spanier and Paterno had been consented to by all. With Bradley, the defensive coordinator, serving as interim coach after the dismissals, the university arranged a press conference with him on Thursday morning.
Penn State's forthcoming home game versus Nebraska will
acknowledge the senior players, but current President and Provost Rodney Erickson is receiving backlash for alleged inaction regarding Jerry Sandusky's misconduct during his time as defensive coordinator. Consequently, Paterno is experiencing increased scrutiny.
Allegations have been made against Sandusky for sexually abusing eight boys, all aged 15 or above, while at Penn State's football complex. In 2002, a graduate assistant named Mike McQueary witnessed one incident and reported it to Paterno. Paterno then informed athletic director Tim Curley and vice president Gary Schultz who in turn notified Spanier. Curley and Schultz were charged for not reporting the incident to authorities, but Paterno was also criticized by the state police commissioner for his lack of action which was seen as a moral lapse.
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