NEW : Sandusky says Paterno never discussed his behavior with him . The former assistant coach said he was told by a university official that the allegations were "bullshit" and that it would be better for Penn State to move on from him. His lawyer says , `` Jerry Sandusky is a big , overgrown kid '' and When he was released on bail , Sandusky , the former Nittany Lions defensive coordinator , was told not to go near children . `` a jock '' Sandusky admits to NBC , `` I have horsed around with kids I have showered '' with . The ex-coach tells Bob Costas that he 's not a pedophile and says he 's `` innocent ''
NEW : Sandusky says Paterno never discussed his behavior with him . The former assistant coach said he was told by a university official that the allegations were "bullshit" and that it would be better for Penn State to move on from him. His lawyer says , `` Jerry Sandusky is a big , overgrown kid '' and `` a jock '' Sandusky admits to NBC , `` I have horsed around with kids I have showered '' with . The ex-coach tells Bob Costas that he 's not a pedophile and says he 's `` innocent ''