Many people have reached out to me via email to ask about the Bruce Heim matter (far too many to respond individually to each).
I don't know Bruce Heim personally, but I do not support, in any way, shape, or form, Mr. Heim assuming any role during Saturday's football game. I have made my position clear to others as well. I can only hope that logic and reasonableness prevail, and that Mr. Heim does not participate tomorrow.
I do want people to know that this was NOT a decision of the board, nor was it a decision of the administration or athletic department. I have been vocal in my criticism when warranted, but this decision was not made by the above. Had it been presented to the board, I most certainly would have argued vociferously against it for many reasons.
Tomorrow is a day to honor our military, not to address and discuss anything whatsoever related to Jerry Sandusky. Anything that takes away from that is wrong. Irrespective of anyone's position on Mr. Heim, because of his relationship to the Second Mile, his mere participation will have a negative impact on a very positive event. I truly hope that the decision is reversed.
I don't know Bruce Heim personally, but I do not support, in any way, shape, or form, Mr. Heim assuming any role during Saturday's football game. I have made my position clear to others as well. I can only hope that logic and reasonableness prevail, and that Mr. Heim does not participate tomorrow.
I do want people to know that this was NOT a decision of the board, nor was it a decision of the administration or athletic department. I have been vocal in my criticism when warranted, but this decision was not made by the above. Had it been presented to the board, I most certainly would have argued vociferously against it for many reasons.
Tomorrow is a day to honor our military, not to address and discuss anything whatsoever related to Jerry Sandusky. Anything that takes away from that is wrong. Irrespective of anyone's position on Mr. Heim, because of his relationship to the Second Mile, his mere participation will have a negative impact on a very positive event. I truly hope that the decision is reversed.