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[THE_WIZARD_]

So the almighty dollar is more important than doing the right thing according to DSL.

[Dr. Strangelove]

What is "doing the right thing" in this case and why is expulsion the proper course rather than punishing them with sanctions? If your goal is to punish Penn State, then kicking them out probably won't hurt them very much if at all. Hell, for some of that fanbase you'd be giving them exactly what they want. The ACC, Big East, and Big12 would probably all immediately offer them an invitation.

[Hannibal]

Kicking Penn State out of the Big Ten would hurt them economically. But it would also hurt the Big Ten.

[hack]

In the environment we're now in, with conference menershit in flux and the viability of several conferences at stake, I've gotta think that a program of that stature being a free agent would be a chance at a windfall, both monetarily and non if possible.

[WM Wolverine]

I expect PSU to be punished with LOIC by the NCAA and hope they do, B10 doesn't need to add-on to that punishment.

[Ghengis Jon]

Jim Tressel is available if PSU needs a new compliance officer.

[drok]

"Right thing to do" involves punishing PSU. Kicking them out of the B1G does not punish them. And instead it punishes the B1G. If the "right thing to do" equals punishment, then punishment within the framework of the conference is the only way that is accomplished from the B1G point of view.

[THE_WIZARD_]

I think what should happen is that PSU is ordered by the B1G to come clean...stop hiding behind lawyers...pay your dues and make restitution to the families of the victims...and maybe do some charitable things for youth groups...abused childrens advocacy groups...etc. However if they continue to try to stay in damage control mode something needs to be done.

[Hannibal]

I don't think that the Big Ten or the NCAA need to do anything. PSU will have enough trouble in the courts.

[Ghengis Jon]

Agree with Wiz...

<...looks for tall building to jump from...>

[UMStan White]

You NEVER have to face that choice if you just put him on "ignore" (althpugh I am curious as to what point he made that you of all people agree with)

[madootra]

If it becomes apparent that PSU covered this up,....intentionally....to protect their football brand, and the PSU brand......and still put up roadblocks....which they are doing BTW....then I still think its' something that should be discussed. I think the BIG, with it's Academic Sharing, and stellar Athletic standards, is something to be protected. Dumping an institution that cannot do something as simple as protecting children may cost us some money, but I'm fine with that. If the cash is more important to everyone, then I'll gladly stand in the minority.

[Optimus Prime]

Jim Tressel is available if PSU needs a new compliance officer.

I think PSU would be relieved in a sick sense. After covering for coach Sundusky's predatory, homosexual behavior, it would be refreshing to have a coach like Tressel who simply ran a reward system for his players of good old-fashioned "cash, cars and whores".

[The Oracle]

If it becomes apparent that PSU covered this up,....intentionally....to protect their football brand, and the PSU brand......and still put up roadblocks....which they are doing BTW....then I still think its' something that should be discussed. I think the BIG, with it's Academic Sharing, and stellar Athletic standards, is something to be protected. Dumping an institution that cannot do something as simple as protecting children may cost us some money, but I'm fine with that. If the cash is more important to everyone, then I'll gladly stand in the minority.

I think it's already apparent.

[madootra]

Which is why it's worth discussing.
As to future "value" of PSU.....suppose they do get the dreaded LOIC.......the program becomes a shitstain......other programs become irrelevant.....fans outside of Happy Valley stop caring, Tv #'s drop......then we're saddled with a shit school.