Jerry Sandusky was convicted Friday of sexual assault on 10 boys.

The once heir apparent to Joe Paterno tore down a college that seemed to be allergic to corruption.

In an era where the NCAA is full of scandals, people always counted on Penn State for virtue and honesty. The belief was that Happy Valley was a fortified area that would remain an untarnished program.

Yet the accusations regarding Sandusky not only tarnished his reputation, but also the great Joe Paterno and the University.

The retired defensive coach was found guilty of 45 of 48 counts.

The judge of the trial revoked Sandusky's bail and ordered that he be put to jail. With most of the charges holding a minimum sentence it is guaranteed that Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Once the case was adjourned, a mass of people surrounding the courthouse yelled loud cheers in support of the verdict.

Defense attorney Joe Amendola heard radiant cheers during his speech on the courthouse steps following the trial.

"The jury acted in good faith. The jury acted on the evidence presented to it. We had a good jury," Amendola said.

The trial witnessed eight young men testify against Sandusky on counts ranging from kissing, oral sex, and anal rape to massages and abuse. For the other two victims, Mike McQueary spoke on their behalf. McQueary witnessed one of the sexual acts committed by Sandusky during his work as a graduate assistant for Penn State.

As Sandusky prepares to spend his life in prison, the victims hope to be able to move on from their horrific experiences.

Information from ESPN.com contributed to this report.