OT- RIP Joe Paterno

[celoknob]

As a Penn State alum, this has been a very, very sad year. I didn't realize how emotionally attached I was to the Paterno legend (or partial myth if you want to call it) until all this went down. I used to pass him walking from his home to Beaver stadium and he always had time to smile and say hello to students.

[HRBAKER]

This whole ordeal has played out worse than a Greek tragedy.
Very sad. RIP Joe.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

This whole ordeal has played out worse than a Greek tragedy.
Very sad. RIP Joe.

Any chance you'd like to re-think the use of "Greek" Sorry.

Anyways, I agree the way all of this played out was very sad indeed. Joe gave his whole life to the game, only to have it all end in scandal, illness and a rather quick death...YES, the man pretty much gave his "entire" life to the game, and it's one of the saddest things ever that the final months of his life were full of stress, scandal and illness, and he never was afforded the chance to embrace a peaceful life outside of the game..Perhaps, that was his choice though..

RIP Joe Pa...

[YankeeCollector]

RIP Joe Pa. Its sad that he died this way but the whole Sandusky cover-up was reprehensible!

[kmac32]

His firing was pathetic and is a horrible way to end his life and career. He should have been given the oportunity to resign and leave with some dignity.

[bosoxfan]

Joe was so powerful, nothing happened on that campas without him knowing about it. He himself admits to not doing enough, but it's a little too late now. How many kids could he have saved? I believe he was an enabler. What's pathetic is that he asked to finish the season when all this became public. What's horrible is he allowed it to continue to the present. The man did a lot of good for a lot of people, but how can anyone turn a blind eye to the whole story. He didn't go far enough. Not even close.

Rich

[YankeeCollector]

Originally Posted by bosoxfan

Joe was so powerful, nothing happened on that campas without him knowing about it. He himself admits to not doing enough, but it's a little too late now. How many kids could he have saved? I believe he was an enabler. What's pathetic is that he asked to finish the season when all this became public. What's horrible is he allowed it to continue to the present. The man did a lot of good for a lot of people, but how can anyone turn a blind eye to the whole story. He didn't go far enough. Not even close.

Rich

I cant believe I agree with a Bosox fan!!! The man had more power than the Governor of Pennsylvania and he did NOTHING!!! He was an enabler and I dont care how many people he smiled at and what he did for the University! When he had a chance to really do something significant, he failed miserably!!!!

This is news that lays heavy on my heart. Anyone who knows me knows I can hardly be found with out my Penn State hats or hoodies. Joe you were an amazing man and coach and will be missed RIP Papa Joe


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[wondo]

Originally Posted by pup6913

this is news that lays heavy on my heart. Anyone who knows me knows i can hardly be found with out my penn state hats or hoodies. Joe you were an amazing man and coach and will be missed rip papa joe


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