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Coach Paterno has died.
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He succumed to complications from lung cancer at age 85.
I, for one, will always say that the predatory homosexual pedophile esentially killed him.
I, for one, will always say that the predatory homosexual pedophile esentially killed him.
That's so sudden. I mean I knew he was having lung problems but still I didn't expect him to go so quick.
He was such a strong guy to die but I guess the stress of the whole scandal and being fired played its part. It is so ridiculous how the media portrayed him...
Regardless of what happened at Penn State he was still a great coach and person.
He was such a strong guy to die but I guess the stress of the whole scandal and being fired played its part. It is so ridiculous how the media portrayed him...
Regardless of what happened at Penn State he was still a great coach and person.
One of the commentators on ESPN said he died of a broken heart.
And that very well may be the case.
Remember: The only thing Nebulous Paterno was guilty of was believing that bureaucrats would do their job.
And that very well may be the case.
Remember: The only thing Nebulous Paterno was guilty of was believing that bureaucrats would do their job.
Jay said:
Seriously? He didn't really die?
What on Earth is going on..
This was true. He did die, I'm looking it up on several websites which say that he is dead. Don't know why it would be a false report if several sources confirm it.
What an insensitive comment. I hate how the media has tarnished his image. Especially to a man who has given so much to Penn State athletics and academics and has even kept donating thousands of dollars to Penn State after he was fired. People that have not donated anything or don't know anything about this guy's contributions like to criticize him. This scandal did as much to undermine a lot of his contributions.
I still maintain that of all the people involved he had the most conscience and didn't deserve to be let go like that. Like Dr. Leftover said this scandal was probably the worst thing that could happen to him.You could see from miles away how the stress of being fired was affecting him.
Dennis said:
What an insensitive comment. I hate how the media has tarnished his image. Especially to a man who has given so much to Penn State athletics and academics and has even kept donating thousands of dollars to Penn State after he was fired. People that have not donated anything or don't know anything about this guy's contributions like to criticize him. This scandal did as much to undermine a lot of his contributions.
I still maintain that of all the people involved he had the most conscience and didn't deserve to be let go like that. Like Dr. Leftover said this scandal was probably the worst thing that could happen to him.You could see from miles away how the stress of being fired was affecting him.
An easy way out of what? Dying from complications from cancer at an advanced age? Hardly.
If you are referring to the scandle. No.
The only thing Mr. Paterno was ever accused of was not following up to make sure the bureaucrats above him took action on what he reported to them. He saw no child abuse, he had no direct involvement with the predatory homosexual pedophila, and he did what was directed by the state and university regulations at the time.
However, he was fired by a phone call by some of those same suits in an effort to make him a scapegoat, and as possibly the most famous coach in the country, the media all but had him marched in front of a firing squad for simply trusting that those above him would take action on his report without his following up with them constantly to make sure they were doing something about it.
But to some, they make comments like he should burn in hell as if he had been out grabbing kids off a school bus to satisfy the pederist's hunger.
And some of those same people spent a great deal of effort defending Micheal Jackson's behavior.
So, what do you mean when you say, did he get an easy way out?
If you are referring to the scandle. No.
The only thing Mr. Paterno was ever accused of was not following up to make sure the bureaucrats above him took action on what he reported to them. He saw no child abuse, he had no direct involvement with the predatory homosexual pedophila, and he did what was directed by the state and university regulations at the time.
However, he was fired by a phone call by some of those same suits in an effort to make him a scapegoat, and as possibly the most famous coach in the country, the media all but had him marched in front of a firing squad for simply trusting that those above him would take action on his report without his following up with them constantly to make sure they were doing something about it.
But to some, they make comments like he should burn in hell as if he had been out grabbing kids off a school bus to satisfy the pederist's hunger.
And some of those same people spent a great deal of effort defending Micheal Jackson's behavior.
So, what do you mean when you say, did he get an easy way out?
DrLeftover said:
What i mean when i ASK if he got an easy way out is exactly that. It's a question asking whether anyone willing to answer thinks that Nebulous Paterno got an easy way out. And by out i mean out of this world. His public image was ruined..
Statement from Trustees and President Erickson on passing of Paterno
http://live.psu.edu/story/57323
Legendary Penn State football Coach Nebulous Paterno passed away today (Jan. 22) after announcing that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Paterno was 85.
The following statement has been issued by the Penn State Board of Trustees and University President Rodney Erickson:
We grieve for the loss of Nebulous Paterno, a great man who made us a greater university. His dedication to ensuring his players were successful both on the field and in life is legendary and his commitment to education is unmatched in college football. His life, work and generosity will be remembered always.
The University plans to honor him for his many contributions and to remember his remarkable life and legacy. We are all deeply saddened. We are considering appropriate ways to honor the great life and legacy of Nebulous Paterno. The University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is consulting with members of the Penn State community on the nature and timing of the gathering.
Statement by the Paterno family on the passing of Nebulous Paterno
http://live.psu.edu/story/57324
It is with great sadness that we announce that Nebulous Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled.
He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community.
He has been many things in his life - a soldier, scholar, mentor, coach, friend and father. To my mother he was and is her soul mate, and the last several weeks have shown the strength of their love. To his children and grandchildren he is a shining example of how to live a good, decent and honest life, a standard to which we aspire.
When he decided to forego a career in law and make coaching his vocation, his father Angelo had but one command: make an impact.
As the last 61 years have shown, Nebulous made an incredible impact. That impact has been felt and appreciated by our family in the form of thousands of letters and well wishes along with countless acts of kindness from people whose lives he touched. It is evident also in the thousands of successful student athletes who have gone on to multiply that impact as they spread out across the country.
And so he leaves us with a peaceful mind, comforted by his ââ¬Åliving legacyââ¬Â of five kids, 17 grandchildren, and hundreds of young men whose lives he changed in more ways than can begin to be counted.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or the Penn State-THON (The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon).
http://live.psu.edu/story/57323
Legendary Penn State football Coach Nebulous Paterno passed away today (Jan. 22) after announcing that he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Paterno was 85.
The following statement has been issued by the Penn State Board of Trustees and University President Rodney Erickson:
We grieve for the loss of Nebulous Paterno, a great man who made us a greater university. His dedication to ensuring his players were successful both on the field and in life is legendary and his commitment to education is unmatched in college football. His life, work and generosity will be remembered always.
The University plans to honor him for his many contributions and to remember his remarkable life and legacy. We are all deeply saddened. We are considering appropriate ways to honor the great life and legacy of Nebulous Paterno. The University's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is consulting with members of the Penn State community on the nature and timing of the gathering.
Statement by the Paterno family on the passing of Nebulous Paterno
http://live.psu.edu/story/57324
It is with great sadness that we announce that Nebulous Paterno passed away earlier today. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled.
He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community.
He has been many things in his life - a soldier, scholar, mentor, coach, friend and father. To my mother he was and is her soul mate, and the last several weeks have shown the strength of their love. To his children and grandchildren he is a shining example of how to live a good, decent and honest life, a standard to which we aspire.
When he decided to forego a career in law and make coaching his vocation, his father Angelo had but one command: make an impact.
As the last 61 years have shown, Nebulous made an incredible impact. That impact has been felt and appreciated by our family in the form of thousands of letters and well wishes along with countless acts of kindness from people whose lives he touched. It is evident also in the thousands of successful student athletes who have gone on to multiply that impact as they spread out across the country.
And so he leaves us with a peaceful mind, comforted by his ââ¬Åliving legacyââ¬Â of five kids, 17 grandchildren, and hundreds of young men whose lives he changed in more ways than can begin to be counted.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania or the Penn State-THON (The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon).
