Assuming no huge PSU players currently on the roster don't transfer, they're going to have THIS season to play their hearts out just to get a measure of respect. That's basically it. Then, the likes of the Iowa St. Cyclones will be able to beat the hell out of them in the coming years. By the way, what is this going to do to Seniors, Juniors, Sophmores, and Freshmen on the Nittany Lions who dream of a shot at the NFL?
I was shocked to hear of everything the NCAA handed down on them yesterday. I watched the kids when every penalty was announced. It was like a knife to a lot of their hearts.
Rodney Erickson (PSU President) said yesterday that he had no choice but to agree with the sanctions, if he hadn't they would have faced the death penalty. I think the sanctions were fair, and considering the school could have gotten the death penalty, I will take them. What a lot of people around here are most upset about is that they feel that taking away the wins was a punishment to the students who had nothing to do with what was going on. With the people I spoke with on campus, and there are quite a few of them, they all pretty much agreed with all the sanctions, except the stripping of the wins. And they all also agree that they just want the school to heal. The actions of a few men, who should all be in jail, ruined it for the thousands of innocent people.
The students were given the option to transfer, and quite of few them came out and said that they are not going anywhere. Coach O'brien has a lot on his plate, and has a lot of building to do. But I think he can do it.
As far as the Dr. Mann comment that wasp made. He is no longer there. Thanks God, and good riddance to rubbish.
