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Tim Delaney

Tim Delaney
Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology Department
Expertise: Sports

Q: As the scandal continues to develop that swept away Penn State's beloved and legendary coach, Joe Paterno, as well as the long-serving university president, what are some key long-term effects that, based on your sociological scholarship and sports knowledge, we can expect to see for the university's storied football program?

A: The sociological implications of the Penn State University (PSU) scandal are plentiful. We have witnessed the sudden demise of Joe Paterno, himself a social institution at PSU. That his dismissal—by telephone no less—overshadowed the firing of the school's president is a testament to his legacy. The social institution of Penn State University, in general, and PSU Athletics in particular, have also been compromised, perhaps permanently. More importantly, the nation's common morality and collective conscience has been shattered by the revelation of abuse perpetrated against children who were entrusted under the care of adults and adult enablers.


 
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