Post by snap infraction on Oct 31, 2016 8:30:18 GMT -5
i'm not surprised that mcqueary won. i'm surprised psu didn't settle b/c the burden of proof in a civil case is so much lower than a criminal case. and a jury is likely going to be more sympathetic to someone like mcqueary who dramatically described his recent failings in gaining steady employment. he testified that he was rejected from rite aid and that he was doing minor maintenance work for some small rental properties owned by his family.
i think penn state made a huge blunder in not awarding mcqueary his bowl bonus in 2011. i know he didn't coach in the game, but someone, anyone, should have stepped in and mentioned to psu how cruel that looks.
secondly, tom bradleys testimony was devastating. he testified that he wanted mcqueary coaching when he took over as interim head coach but was overruled by the administration.
the other thing i found interesting was matt rhules testimony. he testified that he never considered mcqueary when he was hired at temple despite their friendship b/c he lacked experience and heard bad things about him on the recruiting trail. but on the other hand, why did he reach out to mike to give a positive recommendation when he was applying for the job?
every decision psu had made regarding the handling of this case always seems to backfire. is it poor legal advice? did they really think a jury would be sympathic to them after what they were accused of?
1. sandusky is seeking a new trial by claiming awful legal council. seems like a long shot but the judge keeps granting hearings. the kid who the defense team says was in the shower with sandusky in 2001 is scheduled to testify in a hearing this week (nov 4). this has potential to be an explosive development as many paterno loyalists do not believe he was molested that night.
2. paterno vs. the ncaa - i honestly lost track of this case. they are still in discovery. paterno family always requests documents. ncaa always says no, claiming some sort of privilege. paterno family then has to set up a court appt so a judge could decide. then the judge intervenes and demands the ncaa comply. it's an incredibly slow process.
3. spanier is suing louis freeh for defamation. i believe this is post poned until after spaniers legal issues are cleared.
4. state vs. shultz/curley/spanier - all the serious charges were thrown out. a few misdemeanor charges remain. i believe the charges remaining are failure to report suspected child abuse and child endangerment. honestly i'd be surprised if this went to trial. but who knows.