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<blockquote data-quote="ChiefIllini" data-source="post: 1403966" data-attributes="member: 588522"><p>I was more speaking to things that happen inside a program like MSU/PSU than what this OSU this (as it currently stands, which as we know can make a complete 180 at any time). I agree with basically everything you say. From purely a coaches standpoint, you're right it isn't his responsibility to babysit each of his coaches and expect them to all be angels. However, from a moral/decent human being standpoint, if he knew about this abuse he should've reported it to someone. </p><p></p><p>As for repercussions, I have two conflicting thoughts. One he's got a unique job that goes beyond just coaching football, whether coaches admit/take responsibility for this is another topic, but includes being a mentor and influential voice for kids who are in some of the most formative years of their lives. It is my opinion that he has a responsibility to instill, among other things, a good moral compass in his players. Ignoring abuse, when he has the power to make an example of this guy, is not the right way of doing this.</p><p></p><p>On the other hand, this isn't football related, and after all, hes a football coach first. Not that that makes him immune to justice, but like you said, he isn't the legal system. Its disgraceful, but firing him over this is definitely a little premature.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ChiefIllini, post: 1403966, member: 588522"] I was more speaking to things that happen inside a program like MSU/PSU than what this OSU this (as it currently stands, which as we know can make a complete 180 at any time). I agree with basically everything you say. From purely a coaches standpoint, you're right it isn't his responsibility to babysit each of his coaches and expect them to all be angels. However, from a moral/decent human being standpoint, if he knew about this abuse he should've reported it to someone. As for repercussions, I have two conflicting thoughts. One he's got a unique job that goes beyond just coaching football, whether coaches admit/take responsibility for this is another topic, but includes being a mentor and influential voice for kids who are in some of the most formative years of their lives. It is my opinion that he has a responsibility to instill, among other things, a good moral compass in his players. Ignoring abuse, when he has the power to make an example of this guy, is not the right way of doing this. On the other hand, this isn't football related, and after all, hes a football coach first. Not that that makes him immune to justice, but like you said, he isn't the legal system. Its disgraceful, but firing him over this is definitely a little premature. [/QUOTE]
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