Bestwifeever
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Good article. Although my curiosity was about the contention that Sandusky was pegged to be Paterno's successor. Yet, Sandusky retired in 1999 and Paterno was still coach in 2011. The article mentions it but doesn't explain it.
As far as Paterno's pros and cons, I can't think of anyone (religious, political, educational, military, whatever) who, regardless of their accomplishments, doesn't also generate a list of negatives. Paterno is certainly no exception there.
When I read that about Sandusky being successor, I wondered if Paterno actually had planned to retire at that time, which really didn't make sense--other sources say it was more that Sandusky had been the heir apparent until he wasn't.
RIP, Joe Paterno.