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Penn State Puts Assistant Coach on Administrative Leave

Mike McQueary won't be coaching the football team for time being

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 11, 2011 3:38 PM CST

(Newser) – Penn State has placed the assistant coach in the middle of its unfolding scandal on administrative leave, reports AP. Mike McQueary has been getting death threats since his role became known: He told a grand jury that he saw Jerry Sandusky raping a boy on campus in 2002. He did not intervene or call police, but he reportedly told Joe Paterno and other superiors about it the next day. Sandusky was subsequently banned from bringing kids on campus, but apparently no further action was taken. More on McQueary here and here.

In this 2009 file photo, Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary is shown on the sidelines.
In this 2009 file photo, Penn State assistant coach Mike McQueary is shown on the sidelines.   (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, and assistant coach Mike McQueary walk the field during practice on Nov. 9.
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, right, and assistant coach Mike McQueary walk the field during practice on Nov. 9.   (AP Photo/The Citizens' Voice, Michael R. Sisak)
In this 1997 file photo, Penn State quarterback Mike McQueary celebrates a win.
In this 1997 file photo, Penn State quarterback Mike McQueary celebrates a win.   (AP Photo/Craig Houtz, File)
In this Oct. 8 file photo, assistant coach Mike McQueary talks with head coach Joe Paterno.
In this Oct. 8 file photo, assistant coach Mike McQueary talks with head coach Joe Paterno.   (AP Photo/Gene Puskar, File)
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GreekChorus
Nov 12, 2011 11:30 PM CST
The interpretation that makes the most sense is that at the time, McQueary wasn't certain what he had seen.  If he wasn't sure, that uncertainty was probably communicated to Paterno, et. al., who treated it as a possible act, not a certain one. Then, ten years later, McQueary's memory had drifted toward a greater degree of certainty, arguably enhanced by the Grand Jury investigation.  As is common, he attributed his current views to his past, and gave testimony (inaccurately but consistent with his current views -- see Daniel Schacter's book *The Seven Sins of Memory* for details on this phenomenon) that he reported this with certainty. Unfortunately, this triggered a modern day witch hunt, with Paterno, et. al., being uniformly derided and punished unfairly, both in the media and the Penn State trustees, the latter of which reacted without any investigation or consideration of those impacted.
littlewolfplaying
Nov 12, 2011 6:56 AM CST
they should of called the police after they BEAT THE LIVING  shit out of the child molester when he seen him molesting the little boy. plan and simple 
hoodwinkjustus
Nov 11, 2011 10:46 PM CST
There is a evil that lurks in the hearts of men, especially those in powerful positions with ties and connections. No one wants to believe, speak of, or be apart of such scandous behavior, even though it may be well known in their little "system of things."  I quote that of the President "We all have a responsibility.  We can't leave it to a system.  We can't leave it to somebody else.  Each of us has to take it upon ourselves to make sure that our kids have the love and support and protection they deserve." 

 
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