Having grown up in PA, I know that "JoePa" is considered a GOD, but let's be real - this is all about money. Penn State reaps (rapes?) ~$70 million annualy from it's football program.
Paterno was told that Sandusky was raping kids years ago. He had a moral, ethical, and legal duty to report this the police.
Not only did he not report what he knew to the cops, but he continued to employ Sandusky and, thus, allowed the abuse to continue - just like the F'ing Catholic Church. Enablers are not part of the problem, they are the problem.
Paterno is not the victim here.
James