OT- RIP Joe Paterno

[barrysloate]

In the second half of the New England-Baltimore game, the announcers made a brief statement that Paterno died. There was very little if any praise, just a passing note about his death. But do you remember the accolades John Wooden got when he passed? Paterno was in his own right a legend the equal of Wooden, but he is not going to get the same praise. His was a moral failing; he knew that if he took this story to the right authorities, the football program might go down, which is of course the university's major cash cow. Who knows, maybe he wanted to do more and was pressured not to. A lot of new information will come to light soon.

[packs]

Football is a sport. These are the lives of human beings. One needs to come before the other. If it doesn't, then something is wrong. I understand how a lot of people WANT to find a reason to let Joe off the hook. But it's time to face facts. I don't knock anyone for having pride in their school. But I do hope people stop trying to find a reason not to call a spade a spade. I think CBS is not bringing Joe up a whole lot in respect to the victims, which I think is the right call.

[esehombre]

I hope this is the last time I ever hear Paterno's name mentioned in the same sentence as John Wooden.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by esehombre

I hope this is the last time I ever hear Paterno's name mentioned in the same sentence as John Wooden.

Agreed. Wooden was a great basketball coach, but it's a different sport and I have no interest in it. Compared to Paterno, Wooden was a child when he retired.

[byrone]

Rest in Peace Joe Paterno

Live in Peace Penn State victims

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by esehombre

I hope this is the last time I ever hear Paterno's name mentioned in the same sentence as John Wooden.

I agree Noel. The difference between the legacies the two men left is startling