tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193266093673235720.post5784246047841036811..comments2022-11-02T05:46:59.157-04:00Comments on Singing & Slaying: Penn State, Justice, and SportsPeter Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169921605180545217noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193266093673235720.post-5249223171304535582012-07-27T22:13:18.880-04:002012-07-27T22:13:18.880-04:00Anonymous, thanks for the comment. A couple of tho...Anonymous, thanks for the comment. A couple of thoughts. If we are going to use the "culture" argument, the NCAA is just as guilty as Penn State. They puff up coaches, players, and teams all the time. They create the environment, as much as Penn State. But also who is being punished? It is the whole city being fined for the crimes of its mayor. Sure there people who went along with himPeter Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169921605180545217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3193266093673235720.post-11406111952254068432012-07-27T14:24:47.106-04:002012-07-27T14:24:47.106-04:00The NCAA sanctions impose a consequence (or penalt...The NCAA sanctions impose a consequence (or penalty) for a school culture in which individuals became so revered, powerful, and independant that these transgressions could be hidden. To some degree, that culture spans leadership, players, donors, and fans. The reality and gravity of this consequence gives incentive for all schools to be proactive in oversight and control of their cultures and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com