Maybin: Penn St. situation 'unfortunate'
Aaron Maybin #51 of the New York Jets celebrates his sack against the San Diego Chargers at MetLife Stadium. (Oct. 23, 2011) Credit: Jim McIsaac
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Aaron Maybin is saddened by what's transpiring at his alma mater.
Former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky faces allegations that he sexually abused children, and Pennsylvania state police commissioner Frank Noonan said Monday that he doesn't think coach Joe Paterno or university officials did enough to stop the suspected acts.
"It's very unfortunate," Maybin said Monday. "Obviously, I wasn't a player under coach Sandusky, but with me being there for the amount of time that I was [2007-08], I was able to know him and a bunch of the other guys that are involved in the investigation. Nobody really knows how it's going to play out and what's true, but it's unfortunate. I'm praying for the families of those affected, and hopefully it sorts itself out."
Some don't believe Paterno, 84, will survive the scandal and should step down. Maybin wasn't ready to go that far, however, indicating he has to find out more details first.
"In order for me to have feelings on that, I would have to know a lot more what the situation is," Maybin said, adding that he hasn't spoken to Paterno recently. "Obviously, when you have a subject that's so sensitive, you really have to watch what you say, because at this point, there are eight families that have been affected and you definitely don't want to step on anybody's toes.''
Maybin said he has checked in on some current players at the university to voice his support for the school that helped pave the way for him to be drafted No. 11 overall by the Bills in 2009.
"Just reached out to a few of the guys," he said, "and let them know that we're all watching and that we're all still pulling for them.''
