I was always under the impression the main role of a university was to educate our young people. I am not so sure that is the case at Penn State.
Case in point: Head football coach James Franklin is paid $8.5 million per season. The defensive coordinator is paid $3 million. They pay players to not transfer out. They spend millions for renovating Beaver Stadium. Athletic director Pat Kraft says you have to pay to get the best staff but we can afford it.
The irony of all this is at the same time Kraft is bragging about all this spending on football, Penn State is considering closing several branch campuses. You have to wonder if their priorities are right.
John Kristof
Lower Burrell