Nike founder Phil Knight defends Joe Paterno

JANUARY 26, 2012

Here's video of Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight speaking at the memorial service of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno. Knight defends Paterno over the Jerry Sandusky alleged abuse case, and criticizes the university's board of trustees, as well as the investigation.

Posted by Tom Jones at 9:24:26 pm on January 26, 2012 in

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