Hardly working.

Took the pulse of the media room here at One NovaCare Way in the wake of the reported child molestation scandal sweeping through Happy Valley.

Embattled Penn State football head coach Joe Paterno should step down now, not at the end of the season.

But it's not unanimous.

Twelve of the 18 writers polled feel Paterson should bow out immediately rather than coach another game. Most felt it was in the best interests of the school and out of respect for the issues.


Three writers said no.


Two were on the fence.


One refused to participate in the poll.