Analysis on the Penn State University scandal.

1. Penn State Debate
Matt DeBernardi November 9, 2011

2. Background
 Former coach (1969-1999)
 AG Grand Jury report reveals
40 counts of sexual offenses
 8 victims in report; 20 victims
total have come forward
 Used “Second Mile”
participants
 Ran overnight football camps
up to last year with youth
players at PSU
 Was reported in 2002 by Mike
McQueary
 Report details long list of
offenses and crimes
 Released on $100,000 bail
 Preliminary hearing Dec. 7th

3. University Response - Officials
 AD Tim Curley and
VP Gary Schultz
surrendered to police.
 They were released
on $75,000 bail each
 Legal fees will be paid
by the university
 Cancelled weekly
press conference
 Paterno spoke out on
his own
 TMG Strategies hired
to lead the PR
strategy

4. University Response - Alumni
Matt Millen
• Former PSU
Defensive
lineman
• Played under
Sandusky
• Broke down in
an ESPN
interview
discussing his
disappointme
nt in the
program

5. Student Response
 Many students have
gathered to support
Paterno, meeting on
his front lawn
 Paterno spoke to
the students through
his window
 “Nomatter what
happens to some
people, I’m proud of
you”

6. Next Steps
 Paterno announces
resignation effective at
the end of the season
 “I have come to work
every day for the last 61
years with one clear
goal in mind: To serve
the best interests of this
university and the young
men who have been
entrusted to my care. I
have the same goal
today.”
 “With the benefit
of hindsight, I wish I had
done more.”