I am wondering what happened to a lifestyle of pride, honor and discipline that comes along with being a member of the Penn State football team. What happened to judging character when recruiting an individual as much as you judge his athletic talents?

The old-school mentality of recruiting men and not juvenile delinquents seems to be diminishing as Coach Paterno loses his grip on power. I am concerned for the future -- and the future of the young men who came to Penn State football for what it has always stood for, not for the direction it's been sent down by a few who think they are hard-core gangsters and tough guys.

Let's put you tough guys in a room with MRob, Puz, AZ and Hunt and see how tough you are. Those guys knew their roles and respected the game, the school and each other.

Craig Upton

Class of 2007