Joe Brown 's family says the harsh penalties ` ` ' '' the coach 's legacy . On social media , some players wrote they would return next season as a team with a mission . Paterno supporters say the sanctions are overkill and hurt the wrong people . Overall , public opinion appears to support the tough sanctions . The NCAA fines Penn State , strips Paterno of the winning record , and cuts scholarships .
Joe Brown 's family says the harsh penalties ` ` ' '' the coach 's legacy . Paterno supporters say the sanctions are overkill and hurt the wrong people . Overall , public opinion appears to support the tough sanctions . The NCAA fines Penn State , strips Paterno of the winning record , and cuts scholarships .