Rest in peace, JoPa

When Joe Paterno learned about the Jerry Sandusky affair, he did what the law and school policy required: he reported it to his superiors. It was their responsibility to notify the police.

They fired JoePa for following the rules. Perhaps he should have done more than the law and school policy required. No, undoubtedly he should have done more. But on this particular planet, there is no possible justice in having fired him for not doing so.

Two weeks later, one of the two or three greatest coaches in the history of college football died, his legend tainted and his career ended in undeserved shame.

Were I a member of the Paterno family, I would make it clear that representatives of Penn State are unwelcome at the funeral. And I think the university should seriously consider Franco Harris's suggestion that JoPa be reinstated for four games next season. Posthumously.