Paterno negotiated a golden parachute for himself in January 2011 after he had testified before the grand jury. The ability to recognize his situation and plan accordingly demonstrates cognitive ability I don't think a man afflicted with senility would have...
The Athletic Dept. will go to Jerry Jones and the other major boosters of the program and ask them what to do. Regardless of what the public thinks, the decision will be made by those who contribute the big money to the program...