OT- RIP Joe Paterno

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by howard38

Speaking of horses, some may need to take their blinders off.

The truly blind are those with the hubris to presume from the outside that they know all of the pertinent circumstances and facts.

[packs]

Perhaps this thread is a little unfair if it is solely about his sports career. I'd say a million things about Ty Cobb and how disgraceful most of his personal life was, but can still appreciate how great he was on the field. However, I still think that is apples and oranges.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't think its hubris. You are looking at the guy from the standpoint that he was a great coach. My response to that is: so what?

Jesus, he just died. Most of us were looking at it from the standpoint that he is dead. I guess we'll have to add 'dead coaches' to the trouble-making list of religion and politics.

Hopefully none of this carries forward into our hobby relationships, but I have to admit, when I'm told that if my opinion is different from someone else's, that I deserve to be raped, or that I'm worthless, my hair stands up a little.

[packs]

I agree with you. But I did not say that nor would I ever encourage such behavior. Like I said, I can understand if this thread is just about his career in sports. That's fair. Lots of our heroes made mistakes and had errors in judgement. I don't support apologists though or making excuses about why certain behaviors are acceptable. That's all.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

I agree with you. But I did not say that nor would I ever encourage such behavior. Like I said, I can understand if this thread is just about his career in sports. That's fair. Lots of our heroes made mistakes and had errors in judgement. I don't support apologists though or making excuses about why certain behaviors are acceptable. That's all.

I get it, but I just hate to see forum members horse-whipped for wishing the guy a peaceful eternity now that he's dead.

I don't think there's anyone here who doesn't wish Paterno had called the police (including Paterno).

[Kenny Cole]

Well, its good to know that Tony, our resident hater, has made his thoughts known. If you don't agree with him, you are subject to being ass-raped and burning in hell. Too bad Tony was born 500 years too late to be involved in those witch burnings. I bet watching that would have made Tony's day.

So, Tony, what about those who aren't yet sure whether or not they agree with you about Paterno? Do they get only half the punishment that people who actually disagree with you get? Either ass-raped or consigned to burn in hell? Exactly how does that work? Do they get to pick or is that your choice? Who made you God? Before you go accusing Paterno of anything, go take a look in the mirror.

[quinnsryche]

As usual Kenny comes out of the woodwork to attack me personally. I don't know him (or wish to) but every time I voice my opinion I get shouted down by him. Look at the history, you'll see. Maybe I should just keep quiet like JoePa and I'll be voted onto sainthood like him.