Did Paterno Get a Raw Deal?

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These were all published prior to the Freeh report:

One of America’s greatest moral teachers for three generations gets a raw deal

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/289587/injustice-done-joe-paterno-michael-novak

Pete Rose thinks Joe Paterno got a raw deal

http://offthebench.nbcsports.com/2011/11/23/pete-rose-thinks-joe-paterno-got-a-raw-deal/

Joe Paterno, Penn State University was made a scapegoat in the scandal at Penn State

http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/letters/joe-paterno-got-raw-deal-he-should-take-back-donations-1.1234366

And many others, easily found


So exactly what "undeniable proof" did the Freeh report provide without the geezer having a chance to defend himself?