OK, that's great they are circling the waggons of their Alma Mater; but does it really have any influence at ALL on the legal side of things?  It doesn't change the fact that the University and Athletic Department basically aided and abetted someone they pretty much knew to be a pedifile.  In fact, I would agrue that by lauding all of the honors onto him when he "retired", it gave him more sway and power over the children he victimized.

I honestly understand why these people want the sanctions to be changed as it hurts something they loved and worked for; but, come on, the punishment may be too weak for the crime in my eyes...