• From: Clarion PA
  • Registered: 2008-05-18
  • Posts: 328

Topic: RIP Joepa (Joe Paterno)

One of the greatest coaches in college football passed this morning (Sunday 1/22/12) He had been battling lung cancer and a broken pelvis. Even though his career ended in controversy due to the actions of one perverted man he will be remembered as one of the greatest coaches to ever grace the sideline. 409 wins,37 bowl games, 2 national championships and more than 250 of his players went on to the NFL. Truly an achievement that will be around for a long time. It's a shame that his legacy will be tarnished by his lack of indecision of reporting Sandusky to the cops although he did report it to Penn State officials. But he always seemed to make the correct decisions on the field and that is what he should be remembered for. WE ARE...PENN STATE!!

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  • From: A black hole in deep space
  • Registered: 2007-10-28
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Re: RIP Joepa (Joe Paterno)

He was a remarkable man and I believe he will be remembered for his accomplishments and not the unfortunant incident that ended his carreer.

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  • From: Scott County, Virginia, U.S.A.
  • Registered: 2008-03-19
  • Posts: 794

Re: RIP Joepa (Joe Paterno)

I grew up and lived in Pa. for over 50 yrs, I hope history will remember Joe for his accomplishments on the football field.

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