Penn State Scandal: Shocking Revelations Won't Be Reason Joe Paterno Retires

Disheartening events that have taken place at Penn State were the reason two school officials resigned, but the scandal won't force one of college football's greatest coaches to call it quits. 

Joe Paterno has been the head coach for the Nittany Lions since 1966, and while this recent scandal is troubling, it will not be the sole reason he decides to end his career.

If you are unaware of the scandal, former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky used a charity program to molest young children.

Apparently, Sandusky was doing these horrible things at Penn State, and a graduate assistant at the time witnessed him. Why he didn't call the police just baffles me.

Instead, he told Penn State officials and they ended up lying about it. Nittany Lions athletic director Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, vice president for finance and business, have both stepped down from their positions in light of this scandal. 

Curley and Schultz were charged with perjury and other charges Saturday after a grand jury investigation of Sandusky, who has been charged with sexually abusing eight boys over 15 years.

Paterno released a statement through PennLive.com, and he defends his name and tells his story of what he knew. 

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If true, the nature and amount of charges made are very shocking to me and all Penn Staters. While I did what I was supposed to with the one charge brought to my attention, like anyone else involved I can't help but be deeply saddened these matters are alleged to have occurred.

If this is true, we were all fooled. 

I understand that people are upset and angry, but let's be fair and let the legal process unfold. In the meantime I would ask all Penn Staters to continue to trust in what that name represents, continue to pursue their lives every day with high ideals and not let these events shake their beliefs nor who they are.

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He said what he had to, as this scandal puts a huge black cloud over Penn State. 

The Nittany Lions are currently 8-1 and ranked No. 12 in the BCS. Paterno has his team playing very well this year, but the scandal is what people will primarily focus on as the season progresses. 

While this is a huge surprise and terrible news, it will not cause Paterno to step down from his position. 

Yes, if he, in fact, knew about it and failed to report it then he should pay the price. However, Penn State will do everything in it's power to protect the legendary coach because of what he represents to the school. 

That doesn't mean they will allow him to coach if charged by a jury, but rather do whatever it takes to make sure Paterno's name is in the clear. 

Paterno's decision to retire will come whenever he feels like coaching isn't fun anymore. Given the fact his team is playing well with young talent, Paterno won't retire after this season. 

Calling it quits amid this scandal will only shed a negative light on Paterno, and that is something he won't want with his legacy. 

Nobody knows how much coaching the 84-year-old has left in him, but one thing is for sure, he isn't retiring the year a gut-wrenching scandal breaks out.