Penn State Scandal: Video Images We Will Never Forget

The Penn State scandal will go down as one of the most heinous and unforgettable moments in the history of sports.

Naturally, the reaction to the scandal produced raw emotions. Riveting interviews and unforgettable moments were created.

Countless figures weighed in on the scandal. Alumni, those directly involved in the situation and current students contributed to the media firestorm that swept through the university.

Clearly the university has been shaken and the football program is in turmoil, but the affects of this scandal stem far beyond the Penn State walls and the state of the football program isn't the focal point of those who weighed in on the scandal.

Whether sad, violent or uplifting, these are video images from the scandal that we will never forget.

Matt Millen Cries

Former Nittany Lion Matt Millen weighed in on the Penn State scandal, but in this instance, he was unable to hold back the tears.

Millen was so outraged by the scandal that he broke down in the midst of discussing it, creating an unforgettable interview from a former player.

Bob Costas Interviews Jerry Sandusky

Jerry Sandusky probably should have just maintained his silent state.

Speaking out only further enraged those who thought he was guilty in the first place and his awkward responses only dug him a deeper hole.

"I shouldn't have showered with those kids."

Ya think?

Mike McQueary Speaks

Mike McQueary has become a central figure in this scandal.

He's allegedly caught Sandusky in the act and didn't end Sandusky's reign of terror when he had the chance.

McQueary had been silent throughout the case, until he took a moment to do the uneventful, but unforgettable interview that broke his silence.

Joe Paterno Outside House

Joe Paterno is seen by many as being as responsible for the scandal as Sandusky himself.

The folks outside of his home disagree.

Paterno spoke to those who gathered outside of his home in what was the most memorable demonstration by JoePa's unshakable supporters.

Penn State Riot

The support for JoePa took a turn for the worse when Penn State students decided to take part in a mini riot.

They flipped a news van, before police showed up in full riot gear and swiftly took care of the situation.

As if the university wasn't being portrayed in a negative light already.

Candlelight Vigil

All of the negativity in the scandal has overshadowed positive events like the candlelight vigil that was held for the victims of the case.

Thousands gathered on 11/11/11 to focus on the most important people on this case, and while riot footage is more of a media lightning rod, this is perhaps the most memorable video of the entire scandal.

JayPa Breaks Down

Jay Paterno handled the media circus surrounding his father incredibly well.

People are eager to blast him for his "follow me on Twitter" comment, and many have been giving him a hard time, but far less were critical when he was reduced to tears after the Nebraska game.

Not seeing JoePa on the sideline was weird for all of us. Imagine how Jay Paterno felt.

We got a little taste of just how big of a toll this scandal was taking on not just Joe Paterno, but his entire family.

Board of Trustees Cleans House

Axing the president didn't really come as a surprise, but even those who thought Paterno was in hot water were taken aback when the board of trustees announced that they were firing Paterno.

Who would have thought that the announcement of the end of Paterno's retirement would have come like this?

A month ago, a forced removal would have been seen as unthinkable.

Victim's Mother Gives First-Hand Account

One of the alleged victim's mothers spoke out and gave a chilling account of the molestation her son was exposed to.

It's one thing to hear that the abuse took place.

It's entirely different to hear a detailed description of how, when and where the assaults took place.

John Amaechi Redirects Focus

The interview with the victim's mother makes it easy to understand what former Penn Stater John Amaechi it talking about.

He is reluctant to speak about how the scandal has affected him personally (although clearly it has), as he feels it would deter people from what this case is actually about.

Kudos to you, John Amaechi.

Lavar Arrington Gets Heated

LaVar Arrington is upset at Jerry Sandusky after listening to Sandusky's interview.

Arrington finds Sandusky's unapologetic conduct in the interview to be unacceptable regardless of whether he is guilty or not.

Given the way this scandal has affected the entire university and shaken the sports world, Arrington is right in thinking that Sandusky should be throwing out apologies left and right.

Bizarre Overseas Take on Scandal

This animated portrayal of the Penn State scandal may bizarre, but it tells the story of what happened by using a series of metaphors that may be seen as a strangely accurate reaction (like the tornado labeled "scandal" ripping through campus).

The tiger attacking the zebra is an odd way to depict Sandusky's assault in the shower. It's unclear what the intention of this video even was, but it's unforgettable no matter how you interpret it.

South Park Dives into Controversy

Many shows are avoiding the Penn State scandal like the plague. South Park jumped right in, launching an episode that referenced Penn State and is starting a whirl of controversy.

The show included a milder form of some of the tasteless Penn State "jokes" that are flying around water coolers around America. If anything, the show depicts the lame jokes being as unfunny as they are unoriginal.