Raping kids makes zero sense.

Absolutely a kid would trust Paterno over their parents or cops. Paterno was viewed as almost god-like. Akin to a priest with as much as he was held as a moral figure. Of course, a child would equate that with the person they could trust the utmost. (Are you not from the area? I am, believe me on this. Actual churches…

I assume this was a Second Mile kid, which likely means this kid had no family support system. Also going to the police is not exactly a welcoming thought to a victim of abuse, he likely didn’t think anyone would believe him except for a head coach who already knew.

I was all set to be outraged but you’ve completely changed my mind with your brilliant and articulate dissection of the facts at hand and declaration they “don’t make sense” to you.

Seriously, fuck you and the Joe Pa dick you rode in on.

Society has changed a fuck ton in 40 years. That’s the answer. Same reason more and more people are coming forward recently in similar cases. The fear and stigma are gone and people are finally comfortable addressing it

Does it make MORE sense to lie about being sexually abused 40 years ago?

Just because it makes zero sense to you doesn’t mean it’s not true.

“makes zero sense.”

Just because you say those things are unbelievable doesn’t mean they are.

As far as we know, the 1976 victim was one of those compensated as a result of the settlements that started in 2012. Or, at least, Penn State is not denying that the 1976 victim is amongst those.