Joe Paterno: Investigation into House Transfer Will Start Trend for Paterno

After it was uncovered that former head coach Joe Paterno had transferred his house to his wife less than four months before the Penn State scandal broke, there has been a lot of speculation as to why.

Paterno, who reportedly transferred the house to his wife, Sue, for $1 plus "love and affection," could have been including her in his will, or he could have been financially shielding himself.

Regardless, it marks what will become a trend for Paterno: There is no hiding anymore.

The scandal, which has former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky charged with allegedly sexually abusing eight boys in a period of 15 years, has brought nationwide attention to Penn State, and it's all been for the wrong reasons.

Paterno did nothing legally wrong in the scandal. He allegedly told administration of Sandusky's doings.

But he's been under fire for not being morally responsible. That is, washing his hands of the matter when administration swept Sandusky's alleged actions under the rug.

That could have him facing civil lawsuits from the victims and their families, which means no stone will be left uncovered, no activity unmonitored.

Paterno, a legendary college football coach, has been widely respected throughout his career and had donated millions of dollars of his own money to PSU before the allegations.

But Paterno lost that respect when he allegedly turned his back on a suspected pedophile and allowed him to roam free on campus.

Paterno, along with everyone allegedly involved in the scandal, will be under fire for a long time.

He better get used to having no privacy. The "love and affection" he once had from the nation has disappeared.