Penn State topped Rutgers 13-10 in the Scarlet Knights first conference game as a member of the Big Ten, but the actions of some fans have prompted Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann to apologize to the Nittany Lions.
Hermann released an apology to Penn State after Rutgers official Facebook page posted pictures of Scarlet Knight fans wearing shirts that poked fun at the Jerry Sandusky sex scandal. Hermann released the statement and also mentioned that she had already reached out to Penn State Athletic Director Sandy Barbour.
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“On behalf of Rutgers University and the Athletic Department, we would like to apologize for the regrettable actions of a handful of Rutgers fans on Saturday that do not convey the message of good, competitive spirit that we look forward to having with our new Big Ten rival Penn State University.
Some of the signage and t-shirts that we have been made aware of were both inappropriate and offensive.
I have spoken with and apologized to the Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour and I would like to apologize equally to the Penn State University fans, as well as Rutgers fans that were subjected to this classless display that does not represent the ethos of our university, athletic department or fan base.
The two inappropriate pictures that appeared briefly on our Facebook page as part of a 200-picture montage were immediately removed when we were alerted to their content.
It is unfortunate that the actions of a few spoiled an otherwise historic and recording-setting night that Rutgers fans provided for our first Big Ten football game.”
Many Big Ten news outlets have expressed outrage toward what the Scarlet Knight Facebook page had posted and others have made it a point to tell Rutgers that their actions are not the “Big Ten way”. However, the apology is a nice gesture from the school as they look to do the right thing toward an unfortunate situation.
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The acts of the few do not reflect the beliefs of the many and Rutgers is learning that the hard way very early on in their Big Ten career.
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