As far as the general public is concerned, it's a done deal. Three "Guilty," outcomes are all the headline writers needed. The fact that these were misdemeanor charges and that all conspiracy charges were either dismissed, dropped or found "Not Guilty" is important only to the aggrieved alumni, not to the media nor to the public.
To try to make the case in public that these two guilty pleas and one conviction are really not that bad, especially in light of the original charges, is a loser's argument. Next time you're in a debate with someone who condemns PSU for the Sandusky Scandal, try arguing, "It really wasn't a conspiracy, just FUBAR negligence." See how well that sells.
Barron stated the reality of the situation. You can keep fighting for the TRUTH, and your cause may indeed be just, but at this point it is foolish to believe that enough dramatic truth will ever be revealed to negate the stain painted on Penn State by the Curley and Schultz indictments, plus the Freeh Report. University leadership has not been wrong in saying, "Move on." What we can affect is the quality of Penn State today and tomorrow.
Now, as to BoT resizing and reorganizing, I'd say, Fight on!" That still has practical day-to-day impact on Penn State's future. The Scandal, at this point, does not.
