The latest in a string of firings, Franco Harris, an old Penn State alumni has been fired from his newest job for his very public support of Paterno and his related comments. Are Penn State students going to protest this too? Ashton Kutcher may have expressed support for Paterno and said stupid things, but at least he thought twice when he actually bothered to find out why it was that Paterno was being fired now and not at the end of the season as he would have liked, when he was planning to retire anyway.

Harris was a spokesman in the Pittsburgh area, a Superbowl MVP, Hall of Famer, Businessman in his own rite, and all around someone who seemed like a good guy, a good representative. I can guarantee that his employers didn’t see this bombshell coming, even for a second.

He was hired to “assist in the entertainment facility with various outreach activities, charitable events, and public appearances”, but now the same company doesn’t want his name staining their reputation, which is perfectly understandable. Unlike Kutcher, Harris has been perfectly aware of the circumstances behind the scandal, we would assume right from the start.

He started by blasting the Penn State Board of Trustees for firing Paterno, saying that “I thought they showed no courage, not to back someone who really needed it at the time. They were saying the football program under Joe was at fault.”

Frankly, I don’t see how this situation ruins the football program. Yes, they had to change coaches mid season, but realistically, he ignored repeated reports from staff and players about child abuse in his locker room, in his school, and in his organization. I’m sure the victims that could have been saved by his reporting the incidents wouldn’t agree with extending him a courtesy they never got.

He further stated “They’re linking the football program to the scandal, and possibly, the cover up.” Investigation has shown that there were coaches, school officials, school police officials, and even a detective at the time who were informed of the situation and chose not to report or prosecute it. That reflects on the entire school, not just the football program and staff.

As a result of this, a statement was released reading “In light of recent developments with Franco Harris regarding Joe Paterno’s dismissal, Franco and the Meadows have mutually decided to put their business relationship on hold at this time, while these matters are looked into further.” In other words, it’s a polite way of saying “you’re fired.”

Sandusky is currently facing 25 counts of deviate sexual intercourse, aggravated indecent assault, unlawful contact with a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and indecent assault against 8 victims so far with new victims popping up every week, or at least so it seems. Things are not looking good for Sandusky, anybody involved with the coverup, ad in general, anybody involved with him or Paterno, especially with his most recent released of “I shouldn’t have showered with those boys,” but somehow he’s not a child molester.