Embattled former Penn State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky has made more revelations in an interview with the New York Times. Among his claims are that former head coach Joe Paterno (fired in the midst of a child sexual-abuse scandal involving Sandusky) never spoke to him about the abuse charges. In addition, Sandusky said that the Second Mile charity he worked for did not restrict his access to children until a 2008 criminal investigation.
Sandusky did admit that he gave money to the disadvantaged boys at his charity and even opened bank accounts for them. He said his household in State College, Pa., became a sort of recreation center or second home where games were played and sleepovers arranged. Sandusky also said his wife, Dorothy, was concerned about the group dynamics.
Meanwhile, Syracuse University men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim has apologized for comments he made after several ballboys accused now-fired assistant coach Bernie Fine of molestation. According to CBSSports.com, Boeheim approached the subject at a Dec. 2 press conference after his team, ranked fourth in the nation, edged No. 10 Florida 72-68.
"I believe I misspoke very badly in my response to the allegations that have been made. I shouldn't have questioned what the accusers expressed or their motives. I am really sorry that I did that, and I regret any harm that I caused," he said.
Fine has maintained his innocence.