The Way Things Turn: Taking Down Paterno's Statue

In a statement released early Sunday morning, Penn State President Rodney Erickson explained his decision to take down the Joe Paterno statue that stands outside PSU's Beaver Stadium.

The crux of the statement and Erickson's rationale:

"I now believe that, contrary to its original intention, Coach Paterno's statue has become a source of division and an obstacle to healing in our University and beyond. For that reason, I have decided that it is in the best interest of our university and public safety to remove the statue and store it in a secure location."

I selected a few photos that perfectly capture the dismantling of the statuary and the shameful end of the Paterno era.