Menudo Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Some very reliable sources on the Penn State message board are reporting that Joe Paterno is in very bad shape. They have called in the family members, and his time is not running out. They are keeping most of the details to themselves, as they obviously don't want this to turn into a media circus. It is a shame that what were likely Paterno's last months turned out the way they did. Yes, I believe the guy made a big mistake by not doing more with the information he received from Mike McQueary. However, it isn't like he did nothing. He reported the situation to the head of the campus police, and they are the ones with jurisdiction over crimes on campus. In the last month more information came out explaining that Paterno did follow-up many times and was told that they were doing all they could to investigate. This is a man who did so many amazing things. He essentially turned a small agricultural school with very little sports success into what it has become today. He has been generous to a fault, even donating $100,000 to the school this December, AFTER he was fired and treated pretty poorly. His players have stood by him and defended him without fail. Many players consider him like a 2nd father, and he truly cared about his players more for the type of people they would become than the type of football players they would become. I'm positive that there are some here, that buy the ESPN BS and think that Joe Paterno was a fraud. I am extremely confident that he was not. He is a great man, and I hope that he somehow can recover, but, it doesn't sound like the chances are good. The Paterno family will definitely be in my prayers, and he will always be a man that I admire greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 He's a guy who did great things but made one horrible, horrible mistake to protect those great things. Hope he and his family can find peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 No excuses for Paterno. He could have done a lot more. He KNEW something was going on and played dumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 yers more for the type of people they would become than the type of football players they would become. I'm positive that there are some here, that buy the ESPN BS and think that Joe Paterno was a fraud. I don't believe ESPN was BS'ing people and making chit up about him. There may have been some commentary and opinions given from individuals (that work for ESPN) you may disagree with, but I wouldn't make it sound like they were on a witch hunt for him. Personally, I believe the majority of people think he was a everything you think he was, they just feel his negligence in this instance will forever put a scar on all the good that he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I don't believe ESPN was BS'ing people and making chit up about him. I do. That organization is vile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 This is a man who did so many amazing things. He essentially turned a small agricultural school with very little sports success into what it has become today. He has been generous to a fault, even donating $100,000 to the school this December, AFTER he was fired and treated pretty poorly. His players have stood by him and defended him without fail. Many players consider him like a 2nd father, and he truly cared about his players more for the type of people they would become than the type of football players they would become. He also knowingly harbored a child rapist. Fixed for accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 It's amazing how many people here at the Huddle KNOW exactly what occurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 It's amazing how many people here at the Huddle KNOW exactly what occurred. It's amazing how many people in Western Pennsylvania can look themselves in the mirror and type some of the things they type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 He just passed away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Pointless to get into the scandal bit already been bantered back n forth ad nauseum. Most of the witch burning mob isn't interested (if even capable) of rational discussion or thought anyway. Horribly sad end to an amazing career and amazing man, despite whatever failings he had or mistakes he made. Shame that he didn't have time to address any of this further. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Can't wait for the no-class jabs from the assorted losers on this site. 3...2...1... Edited January 22, 2012 by BeeR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 my heart goes out to his family, sad things had to end this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice1 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 It's amazing how many people in Western Pennsylvania can look themselves in the mirror and type some of the things they type. NO ONE defends Sandusky. Paterno admitted that he wished he had done more, and I agree that he should have. However, it isn't like Paterno did nothing. He passed the information on to the head of the police who handle campus crimes. He then followed-up as well to find out why nothing was being done. I'm done arguing with you. A man who I admired and respected a lot has passed away. My heart aches for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) It's amazing how many people here at the Huddle KNOW exactly what occurred. When I started reading your first post I was hoping you didn't bring the controversy up but you did, opening the thread up from the get-go for these points. You can't expect people to remain quiet when you brought the topic up. RIP Joe Edited January 22, 2012 by Puddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Pointless to get into the scandal bit already been bantered back n forth ad nauseum. Most of the witch burning mob isn't interested (if even capable) of rational discussion or thought anyway. Horribly sad end to an amazing career and amazing man, despite whatever failings he had or mistakes he made. Shame that he didn't have time to address any of this further. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Can't wait for the no-class jabs from the assorted losers on this site. 3...2...1... Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 You can't expect people to remain quiet when you brought the topic up. yep RIP Joepa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 When I started reading your first post I was hoping you didn't bring the controversy up but you did, opening the thread up from the get-go for these points. You can't expect people to remain quiet when you brought the topic up. RIP Joe Trust me, even if I had just posted that he was about to die, the same people who are making their comments would have made them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 The report of his death is being denied by a family spokesman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isleseeya Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Joe made a huge mistake ...he lost his job for it and a great deal of his legacy is tarnished ... I hope overall Joe Pa made his peace with God ... and maybe the rest of us can put down the stones Overall I believe Joe Pa did alot more good in his life than bad ...if he did in fact pass away , may He rest in peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 They are reporting locally that cbs sports wrongfully reported him as dead. He is in grave condition but not dead as of right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Trust me, even if I had just posted that he was about to die, the same people who are making their comments would have made them anyway. You love him, you're entitled. Others don't, they're equally entitled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 You can't avoid thinking that the scandal and, especially, losing his whole raison d'etre greatly hastened his imminent demise. He's a prime example of how an institution and a person can become fuzed into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/24156338/34497800 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 not sure if he's passed or not, but I do believe he made his peace with the Lord, and at the very moment he did that, his slate is wiped clean and God forgave him and instantly hit the reset button. What a comforting feeling that is:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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