Paterno family statement:
"It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe 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."
Pete Thamel of the New York Times reports the details of Joe's passing: "Official details: Joe Paterno passed at 9.25 am of metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung at Mount Nittany Medical Center."
And in true-to-Joe form, the Paterno family asks that donations in Paterno's memory be made to Special Olympics or THON in lieu of flowers or gifts.
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Goodbye Joe. Good bless you.
showtime - January 22, 2012
So, this is like the third time in the past 15 hours I've had an emotional breakdown.
Joe, you were an amazing man and I can only hope to meet you in heaven.
psume06 - January 22, 2012
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die.
Love ya Joe. Rest in Peace.
iamkatemcg - January 22, 2012
I've never been more certain of a person going to heaven
Than I am with Joe.
iamkatemcg - January 22, 2012
I agree. (not to get preachy, just stating what I believe)
Hear the written words in Luke 23: 43 Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Knowing we are created human, and humans are not perfect just forgiven!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
He is with God now and we can all smile about that.
We will miss him here on Earth, but we can only hope that we get to spend eternity with him in Heaven.
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Sad day
Happy Valley has just been downgraded to “Pleasant”….
lhspsu - January 22, 2012
Never a truer statement
Artiefufkin10 - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Please accept our condolences...
From all of us at Conquest Chronicles.
RIP Joe….
Paragon SC - January 22, 2012
Thank you for the kind words.
Peter Gray - January 22, 2012
Thanks you Paragon.
jjl207 - January 22, 2012
Good bye, Coach.
Only met you a couple of times, but you changed my life. Thank you.
dontcallmescooter - January 22, 2012
Man this sucks
And it completely ruins the weekend. Rest peacefully, Joe.
Branta - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Legends never die
Artiefufkin10 - January 22, 2012 via mobile
With the things he stood for, he'll always be here
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
A small token of my appreciation
http://www.hammerandrails.com/2012/1/22/2725185/joe-paterno-dies-penn-state-purdue
BoilerTMill - January 22, 2012
Thanks, man.
Very much appreciated.
Peter Gray - January 22, 2012
Thank you Boiler nation.
Rogue Nine - January 22, 2012
Thank you.
Well written. I really appreciate it.
dontcallmescooter - January 22, 2012
Joe Paterno is dead, but his legacy will live forever.
psu2007 - January 22, 2012
Christ.
I was hoping I wouldn’t have to drink this early on a Sunday.
Joe Paterno was a great man. He wasn’t perfect, and he’d be the first one to remind people of this. But he was a legend unlike any we’ll ever see again in college football. I can only hope those who follow in his larger than life footprints keep the spirit of Joe alive in their actions.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
This.
cwarner28 - January 22, 2012
Goodbye Joe.
I will do my best to celebrate your life and not just mourn our loss. Thank you.
Succss With Honor Always - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Rest in peace, Coach Paterno
psu-bio91 - January 22, 2012
RIP JoePa..
From a Hawkeye who, win or lose, always enjoyed playing Penn State because of everything Coach stood for. I will miss him.
coltranemonk - January 22, 2012
Thanks, coltrane.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
As the Swallows always come back to.....
Capistrano, we can only hope that the Buzzards will be leaving Happy Valley……God bless you my friend and THANK YOU for all that you did for your fellow men and women, your dedication to your loving family and especially to PSU. You made a difference and you will never be forgotten. Bless your family….we will miss you always.
DerryPharmer - January 22, 2012
We're all sorry for your loss, Derry.
Please send the Paternos our condolences.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
Please add Love and Condolences
from North Carolina PSU Family! Thanks, Derry.
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Well done Derry.
SubLime - January 22, 2012
Spoke with others earlier,
but please pass along our profound sympathies to the Paternos and other family members.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
Words fail me
Godspeed, Joe. My condolences to Sue and the family.
06Lion - January 22, 2012
We will always love you Joe. You have touched generations.....
I have equal parts grief/sorrow and anger at this time.
So angry that the University allowed him to go out like this……..
Just listening to Mike Ditka…..impressive take on our JoePa
ToonaSteel - January 22, 2012
RIP JOEPA
Just when I thought the PSU family was starting the healing process a part of us has be severed…
mumsdaword07 - January 22, 2012
I don't have many words today. Just these, which I also posted on my Facebook earlier
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
I'm stealing this
just so you know
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Me too
if it is OK with you, Adam.
dontcallmescooter - January 22, 2012
Feel free.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
I put this up on my FB wall too...
and gave you the appropriate credit. Thanks and well said.
psumike - January 22, 2012
me three
Cari Greene - January 22, 2012
Well said, thanks.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
These are exactly the words I was looking to find this morning. Thanks, Adam.
Rogue Nine - January 22, 2012
So sad, a true legend that will be missed.
The family asked that, in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to Special Olympics of Pa. or Penn State THON. I say we, the fans, really make the THON total just blow up now!!!
wonderlin - January 22, 2012
Already sent mine, but will scrounge up more bucks to help let them know it's 'cause of JoePa.
be4time - January 22, 2012
RIP Coach Paterno.
J Tadpole - January 22, 2012
Thanks COACH for . . .
. . . The black shoes.
WestHalls68 - January 22, 2012
….always expecting the best from us.
Frank O'Brien - January 22, 2012
…making us all better people.
Rogue Nine - January 22, 2012
And always expecting more better.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
everything.
Cari Greene - January 22, 2012
Thanks COACH for reminding us . . .
“A hard-fought, well-fought, hairline-close game is as classical in sports as tragedy in theater. A tragedy usually ends with the stage strewn with bodies from both sides of a struggle, and you can’t tell who won and who lost. Victory is contained within defeat, and defeat is contained within victory. That’s the way it is in the best of games. What counts in sports is not the victory but the magnificence of the struggle." Joe Paterno, 1989
WestHalls68 - January 22, 2012
A fitting eulogy for Joe.
He never gave up.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
.....for 409 wins the RIGHT WAY
tlrpsu - January 22, 2012
Goodbye, Joe.
That’s all I got… sad.
PSU_Buch - January 22, 2012
View from the Booth - January 22, 2012
Grew up with Penn State football and Joe Paterno
This is a sad, sad day.
ReddWhitenBlue - January 22, 2012
Goodbye, Joe.
We’ll never forget everything you stood for and everything you accomplished.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
How I will remember the image of JoePa
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Time to reread
my well-worn copy of Paterno By The Book. Rest in Peace you Homerian hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Smee - January 22, 2012
Rest In Peace from a Michigan Man
Thank you for your contributions to college football and sports in general. I always respected you as a rival and appreciated everything you’ve done for the game. I hope that you are remembered for all the good you have done and hope that one day, when the entire truth comes out, your legacy will remain intact and not soiled by the despicable acts of someone around you.
Respect JoePa – This Michigan Man will always remember your presence, on the field and off it.
RIP
Detroiter23 - January 22, 2012
Thanks Detroirter23
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Appreciate it, Detroiter.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
thanks
tlrpsu - January 22, 2012
And of course BTN has to run a scandal video now.
Come on. We’re better than that.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
E$PN
Actually has some nice tributes, and not really talking about IT
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Ditka was great. So was Millen.
Switched over to BTN because I thought it would be worthwhile.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
Yeah some real nice things
Good tributes and interviews.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Hopefully
You guys (the Penn State Nation) can remember JoePa in peace, without the veil of a scandal. As I said in my previous post, JoePa should be remembered for much more than what transpired in his final days….and I hope the world allows the next few days for him to be remembered that way.
Sorry for your loss, guys…JoePa was obviously much more than just a football coach to you all.
Respect. My heart is heavy today, and I cannot begin to fathom what you are going through.
May he Rest in Peace and the vitriol end.
Detroiter23 - January 22, 2012
god gave joe one last whiteout
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/401323_10102130426110884_9349897_89304192_2008705822_n.jpg
WhiteoutPride - January 22, 2012
Here is the Photo
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
That is beautiful....farewell and God Bless you Mr. Paterno
Masons - January 22, 2012
yep, stole this as well
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
majestic
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
I wish I could photpshop
Something on the field, but the more I look at it, the simplistics of it, seems fitting.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Perfect
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
wAvE
We are PENN STATE
and we love JOE!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Something about this image just seems so fitting
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Goodmorning, PPFCPP
Hope you got some shuteye.
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Priceless.
be4time - January 22, 2012
Whiteout, who gets credit for the photo?
be4time - January 22, 2012
Recruit Steven Bench posted that to Twitter last night.
Whether or not it’s his picture, I’m not sure.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
The Credit for the Stadium Photo goes to....
Steven Bench, QB prospect from GA, who is visiting this weekend. It was on his twitter account (@stevenbench) last night. Also posted here giving him credit.
The last whiteout for Joe
Nectir - January 22, 2012
Hope he catches Penn State fever.
That was a great shot that many of us will treasure.
“Come to Penn Staaaate!!”
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Thanks.
be4time - January 22, 2012
I posted this in a thread back in November, and it's more true today than ever
Penn State made me who I am today; seldom a day goes by when I don’t think about how lucky I am to have gone to such a great school.
Penn State is what it is in large part because of Joe. He inspires so many of us, as students and graduates, to pursue greatness in his mold, through dedication to hard work, integrity, and realizing our potential.
Penn State still means just as much to me as it always has. So does Joe.
Penn State will remain great because we will continue to make it great. I will continue to make it great because Joe will always inspire me to.
So thank you, Joe, from the bottom of my heart. We are Penn State, and we always will be.
newenglandnittanylion - January 22, 2012
Sad
ESPN has some videos up on the homepage. Some very good, some very simplistic.
Kevin Powers - January 22, 2012
Fuck them.
And fuck Penn State too. I’m not sure that I’m ready for saccharine we loved you the whole time responses right now.
Not for nothing, Joe Paterno did one last cool thing. Donations in his name should be made either to Special Olympics or Thon. Not Penn State.
jesse. - January 22, 2012
That is who JoePa was
Think of others before yourself.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
FWIW, Saban just spoke very highly of him
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Him I believe.
jesse. - January 22, 2012
Gerry DiNardo on BTN
expressed his legitimate frustration with how difficult it’s been to talk about how great of a man Paterno was. Listening to him, Ditka, Urban, Saban and others, it was clear that there was real respect there, not just the token “respect shown for iconic figure.” That says a lot.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
Is there anything more defining of Paterno's coaching style than the clip that has him, as a young coach,
screaming, “Get to the ball! Let’s go!”?
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
A Sad Day, Indeed.
But if there was a life worth living, JoePa defined it. His impact will be felt for generations past and generations to come. Tell St. Peter as you pass the gates that he can give Rip a break, you’ll cover the Heavenly sidelines from here on out.
Each of the University Trustees should resign, or be fired. They are shameless, but not blameless.
TexasLax - January 22, 2012 via mobile
From a Husker fan at Cornnation
This is surreal. It’s like God said “ok,you hung up your whistle,time to come home Joe”. He was born to be coach and lead young men along the path in life. Rest in piece Joe,you were one of a kind
Omahusker - January 22, 2012
Thank you
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Thanks
Means alot
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Thank you Omahusker.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
Goodbye, Coach.
I never had the honor of meeting you, but like all Penn State grads you had a profound impact on my life. You led by example, teaching us the meaning of honor and integrity. Those are lessons we will never forget. As long as we live as you lived, you will always be with us. Godspeed, Joe.
michellemtsu - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
Not exactly the best time for the news to break,
But Jonathan Warner just committed to Penn State. Has to be a very conflicted weekend for his father, former PSU running back Curt Warner. He makes the 3000 mile trip to Penn State on his son’s recruiting visit, only to end up being miles away from his former coach’s death.
Welcome Jonathan, Condolences Curt, and Prayers for everyone in the Penn State family.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
Actually, I think it is the perfect time
It proves that Joe’s legacy will live on. Sons will continue to come to Penn State. Children will still learn the lessons Joe taught us all. Joe couldn’t live forever, no one can, but his life will reverberate as long as there is a Penn State University.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Somewhat seems appropriate
Another son follows his dad to play at Penn State. Joe would have liked that.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
And two more commitments.
Again, bad timing, but Trevor Williams and Da’Quan Davis are now Nittany Lions.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
Well, some good news!
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
I can't help believing
these kids are feeling the love we have for Joe, and want to be part of something bigger than themselves.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Yea, what a weird and surreal weekend to be on official visit to Penn State.
But the emotions and unbelievable support shown by his former players and supporters have to have had an impact on these kids. Which is a really fitting tribute.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
That is part of Joe's legacy:
Reaching young kids in spite (maybe because of?) his age and legend status.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Goodbye and farewell Coach.
I met him once as a student; he was at once one of the most disarmingly charming and forceful people I’d met. I’m a pretty big guy, and most people when I was in my teens and twenties asked me if I played football. Not Joe Paterno, after I introduced myself he asked me what my major was, who my professors were, how my classes were going. He was just that kind of guy.
jjl207 - January 22, 2012
I am proud to be a Penn Stater
Because of Joe Paterno. He one of the greatest men that has lived and will be sorely missed. But as Paul Jones said “Heaven hired the greatest coach ever”
zernbabyzern - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012212aar.html
Here is a statement from Coach O’Brien
PSU_Brian - January 22, 2012
upstanding! BOB said a mouthfull!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Here is the text
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
thanks BOB
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
I for one will be cheering my ass off for him today
Here’s to hoping that 30 years from now we can all look back and laugh at the time we doubted his hire.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
If BOB does some little tribute
Like cuffing his pants or something, that would seriously go a long way to getting Penn Staters hearts. I would like that.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
PLEASE someone pass this to BOB ASAP
PSU would like that!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Allegedly,
He wants to attend the funeral, regardless of the Pats being in the super bowl.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Well Joe...
This bowl of Peachy Paterno’s for you.
MChem - January 22, 2012
Well, I think I'm gonna be watching both the Difference Makers and Win 409 today....maybe a few times
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Fuck.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
What's the record
for the longest thread around here? Let’s destroy it.
WE ARE…
tonycpsu - January 22, 2012
We've tried all weekend
Tributes to our Joe will be ongoing
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Penn State
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
PENN STATE
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
Probably somewhere in the 1200-1400 range.
But the thread gets terribly bogged down. We’ll have tons of available threads over the next days, weeks, months and years to express our feelings for Joe.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
Do you remember the topic
of a 1400 range thread?
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
it was probably a tangent about something totally unrelated to the topic
was it Skins4ever?
letsgopsu - January 23, 2012
Junny, do you guys have
any way to archive/get into print these threads? Surely these are a testament to Joe and the Paternos, and future generations need to know about this.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Not that I'm aware of, outside of simply printing the page.
Jeff Junstrom - January 22, 2012
Is that something you guys can explore?
I can barely find the “any” key, so don’t know how to download pages and pages of stuff.
Thanks!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
see note on saving as a .pdf below. Someone could e-mail it to you when ready.
be4time - January 22, 2012
Got it.
Will work on tomorrow in the office. Won’t feel like working on next year’s budget, that’s for sure.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
http://www.archive.org/
There are a few “shots” pf the site already archived. Not sure how you go get the rest done. If I didn’t have grades to work on today, I’d take the time to look into it more. Maybe someone else can look into it?
wonderlin - January 22, 2012
Just give them all "B's", Lin,
and tell them Joe expects them to do better next time.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Definitely give them all a B
Don’t let them get a big head – you’re not as good as you think you are when you win/get an A, you’re not as bad as you think you are when you lose/get a C.
Remind them to keep working.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
Vintage Joe!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Print selection (at top) then save as a .pdf for later printing if your print program allows it.
be4time - January 22, 2012
Thanks!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
OJ McDuffie on ESPN right now
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
urban coming up
… kinda wanna say fuck Urban Meyer right now…
moosepsu - January 22, 2012 via Android app
Rest in peace, Coach, and thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2aLSat3h0w&feature=related
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Condolences from the 'Cuse
Sorry for your loss.
DanteAmore - January 22, 2012
Thanks, Dante.
Good to hear from the Orange.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Thanks
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Rest in Peace Joe Pa.
The best tribute I can give is living my life as you lived yours-helping others.
OMEGAMAN - January 22, 2012
I can't help but think
that JoePa is sitting back, relaxing in heaven with his Dad and George right now.
PSU_Brian - January 22, 2012
Part of me thinks
That as soon as he got up there he started teaching kids how to execute a perfect form tackle.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
part of me things
that as soon as he got up there, he started making sure the kids were going to class and getting good grades. Maybe asked how their families were doing.
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Maybe he's helping to get Heaven a new library
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Probably thinks angel uniforms are too flashy
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
"Get that halo outta here."
“Too flashy.”
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
Trying to get them to switch to black shoes.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
And getting the contrasting colors
off the necklines.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
He's hard at work,
recruiting fallen angels away from Satan.
“Come to
Penn StateHeaven!”PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
demonstrating the perfect onside kick
pain free
letsgopsu - January 23, 2012
George: What the heck were you thinking running __________?
Anyone who remembers George remembers he was Joe’s greatest ally but greatest critic. God bless both of ’em.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
George was great.
I loved listening to him on broadcasts. He was sort of Joe’s rambunctious alter ego incarnate.
SubLime - January 22, 2012
I really miss that era.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
Text my mother received from an uncle of mine:
I had a vision that Joe punched out Nixon while saying “F@#% the Longhorns!” Then he left purgatory to have a meeting with Saint Peter. Amen.
OmarLittle - January 22, 2012
Sounds about right
I’ll allow it.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
A meeting that Saint Peter, not Joe, requested.
Saint Peter wanted an autograph.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Farewell JoePa
We’re heading off to the wrestling match but it just won’t be the same as I had anticipated.
OlderBudweiser - January 22, 2012
Germy Schaap
was doing a pretty good job, but now drags out the hatchet. Talking about how Joe “interfered” to help players avoid judicial punishment and now how he “failed to follow up”. Ass-hat.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Just about to say the same thing
he really laces into him at the end there. That was hard to watch. I’m trying really hard not to care about what others think, but its tough.
NYYCavo - January 22, 2012
At least Schapp's last words
were, “Not Joe’s fault.”
For what that is worth . . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
What wasn't Joe's fault?
because ESPN had been blaming him for most everything.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
Right.
That’s why those closing words are such an inadequate band-aid on the wounds inflicted by ESPN.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I went back and rewatched it and I think Schapp said
“a tragedy happened at PSU, but it wasn’t the FALL of Joe Paterno.”
NYYCavo - January 22, 2012
Yes, this is true
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
In that case,
Schapp truly is a dick.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Man, I hate Jeremy Schapp.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
FTFY.
JeremyGermy Schapp.PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Yep. The guy is a classless dick.
Dawg Nuts - January 22, 2012
Howdy Dawg
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Hey there.
Dawg Nuts - January 22, 2012
"Heaven hired THE best coach ever. #RIP #JoePa # WEARE"- Paul Jones
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
PJ shows the kind of class
we want Penn Staters to have. Sure hope things come together for him this year. Have not heard a SINGLE word about him being unhappy with his situation.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
He is wonderful
to follow on Twitter. he is going to be great. can’t wait to get on the field
amandakt - January 22, 2012 via Android app
I don't Twitter
but please convey for me that he has an admirer in this 53-year-old Penn Stater. I hope he continues to work hard in the classroom — a Penn State education will help him in the future.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
If a highly-touted kid commits to a school
And then is denied the ability to play football for 2 years, it says a lot that he has nothing but respect and admiration for his former coach. About both of them.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
^ This
is the essence of Joe Paterno and the Penn State he helped create.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
An admired and esteemed college football icon is remembered today
I am struck by the love that Saint John taught and the instructive meaning of this verse.
“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” John 8:7
With a heavy heart, I can only hope the healing powers of time come quickly. God bless the Penn State and Paterno family today in the passing of the revered Joseph Paterno.
TXStampede - January 22, 2012
Thanks, Texas.
Appreciate your sentiments.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Thank you
reedjohnmiller - January 22, 2012 via mobile
RIP JoePa, from a Hawkeye fan
Always one of my favorite coaches, you will be greatly missed. No one will ever forget your immense contributions to the Big Ten, college football, and every young man that passed through your program. God Bless you, sir.
Xarin - January 22, 2012
Thanks Xarin
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Thanks to you also, Xarin.
It’s great to hear positive things from fans of other places.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Adam Talliaferro on ESPN right now
If anyone wants to break their boycott.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Thanks
nttnypride - January 22, 2012
You can hear the pain
in Adam’s voice.
He is running for the BoT, right?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Yes
On both accounts
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
He gets my vote.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Yep.
Tailgate Shogun - January 22, 2012
Here’s the link:
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=7490619
belbijou - January 22, 2012
RIP Coach
Condolences from a Purdue alumna. I remember in ‘06 when Penn State played at Purdue, a lot of our students were sneaking down to the 1st row just to snap up photos of JoPa on the sideline. They didn’t taunt him, they just wanted a picture of the icon. That’s the kind of a man and coach that he was. Respected by all even as his team was beating ours. RIP coach.
dsince1984 - January 22, 2012
Thanks
Means alot to Nittany Nation
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
I'm usually an emotionless monster, but this is a bummer.
RIP Joe
WorldBFat - January 22, 2012
ditto
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
We lost a great coach and a better person. RIP JoePa
PSUPing - January 22, 2012
Sittin' Shiva on BSD
Strange days.
jesse. - January 22, 2012
wanna give a toast?
I’ll get my shot ready
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Not sure my liver can handle going through that again
But I’ll join in with my cup of coffee.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Not right now, but eventually.
But them Jews sure know how to handle a funeral. Them and people from New Orleans. I’m developing plans to combine the two, and that’s how I’m going out.
jesse. - January 22, 2012
Already planned
My funeral, there will be an open bar, and nothing sad. I hate funerals since they are so sad, so mine is going to be a party.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
As a Christian, it's only
my body that is dead. Going home . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
There's no party like an Irish wake
It’s a celebration of his life rather than mourning his loss…I think they have it about right
PSUMarine78 - January 22, 2012
This song will be played at my funeral.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBfdizRZHlw
“A love song, to everyone I know… arms wide open, here we go…”
icavalera - January 22, 2012
I would join in this
I wonder if the Jewish community in New Orleans incorporates any kind of mixture? Would be interesting
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
There is a beautiful picture on gospf.com
Can’t seem to get to post it here, but those who can, please do it is simple and beautiful…just like Joe.
http://www.gopsf.com/gopsf_joe.php
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
That's our JoePa!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Here it is
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Thanks
Such a beautiful picture.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
That picture
is now my computer’s background. Thanks.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
gopsusports.com should leave this up forever
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
What can one say on a day like this?
We’ve lost a great person. Keep praying.
CyphaPSU - January 22, 2012
Taliaferro on SC - "Today, Penn State lost its heart."
You said it, kid.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
BSD amazes me.
The love for JoePa and how strong the Penn State community is really struck me. Being on the West Coast I couldn’t begin to comprehend what Penn State is going through. RIP Joe Paterno. The support from sites like this I’m sure would make JoePa proud.
Jigglz - January 22, 2012
Thanks, Jigglz.
Appreciate you being with us again today.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Classy comments from Meyer.
I wish I could wish him well at his new job…
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
Let me help.
“Good luck at OSU, Urbs, for the two years you will be there.”
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
considering...
Considering I only went to two games my entire time at Penn State, and I never even met Paterno, it is amazing how sad this is. Must be some sort of definition of greatness to impact so many people.
psuCHI - January 22, 2012
Urban just had a good statement
Said the most important thing he learned from Joe was not to rush to judgement. I’d like to believe that he was trying to teach ESPN a lesson there.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Even if he didn't intend to
Hopefully that’s how they all took it.
PSUbkstrk13 - January 22, 2012
Bob Levy seemed a bit off immediately after that
I have no idea if that is why. But I’d like to think so.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
If only they had
fucking ears to hear instead of just rambling on and on.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Anyone can hear, only few actually listen.
blackjackfishtaco - January 22, 2012
R.I.P. Joe
He was a great man. As an alum, I am sorry to say that I was one of the people who wanted him to step down during the dark years. Sadly, we don’t realize how much someone is missed until they are gone. I am disgusted by ESPN and the rest of the media mouth-breathers that have attempted to drag his name into the mud on the day of his passing.
God Bless JoePa. My thoughts and prayers go out to they Paterno family. He was PSU.
rju103 - January 22, 2012
No regrets, rju.
When you wanted Joe to go, this wasn’t the way you meant — we know that.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
thanks 84...
I’m not proud to admit where I stood, but I have felt sick to my stomach since the official announcement of his passing. He embodied all that was great about amateur athletics. The smear campaign by tWWL and others must stop. It is a day of mourning, not a day to revel in one’s smugness.
Joe, we’ll miss you…
rju103 - January 22, 2012
My condolences
I didn’t grow up in Pennsylvania, and I didn’t attend Penn State. However, I did grow up with a father who was a football coach. I was probably nine years old when I asked Dad, “Is Joe Paterno a good guy?”
I’ll never forget what Dad said: “If there’s a college football coach worth admiring, it’s Joe Paterno.” That’s the day I became a Penn State fan, and the day I began to admire Coach Paterno. To that extent, I am Penn State, too, and it’s an affiliation of which I am, and have been, very proud.
Now I am a teacher and a coach myself. I learned the most about how to be a man, a teacher, and a coach from my Dad, but considering I was never fortunate enough to meet Coach Paterno, the influence he has had on me is incredible.
The lesson I learned from the past two months or so is to do all I can to protect my students, my athletes, and the rest of those I love from those who would do them harm. I think Joe would approve.
RIP, Coach Paterno. God bless you, the Paterno family, and all of you who feel his loss so sharply today.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
What am I saying?
All of US who feel his loss so sharply today.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
Thanks, Voice.
Joe challenged us all to do our best.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
That is exactly
what I am thinking right now. Thank you, ’84.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
Welcome, Voice.
Thank YOU!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
You had/have a very smart Dad. Thanks.
be4time - January 22, 2012
Thank you
I lost my Dad in 1993. I hope he gets the chance to talk some football with Joe pretty soon.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
Thank you
This is the type of impact Joe has had on many, most that he never met. An obituary or a 2 minute montage on television isn’t what makes a legacy. Having an influence on people you knew as well as those you’ve never met is what makes a true legacy, and I can only hope that mine is 1% of what Joe’s is.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
RIP Joe - we love you. As for the sick, ignorant commenters on CNN & ESPN...
…God help you if I’m within earshot if / when you actually have the balls to drag this man’s spirit through the mud when not hiding behind an anonymous user id. God help you.
PsuMark - January 22, 2012
Moment of silence at Assembly Hall in Bloomington.
What a sad day.
ChicagoHoosier - January 22, 2012
Thank you, Hoosier.
Appreciate your support!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I was supposed to be there today.
I’m a Hoosier alum, Bloomington is a great place. I wish I could be there to pay my respects with my fellow Hoosier nation to such a great, legendary Icon. RIP Joe.
View from the Booth - January 22, 2012
Thank you
That means a lot
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
I can't stop crying
My emotions right now are surpassing what I even expected.
So, I’ll probably be taking a break from BSD today, but I want you guys to know I’m with you in spirit. Love for you all and all members of the Penn State family. Thank you for being there for me when I need it.
And especially love to Joe and the Paternos. I know you’ll be looking down on us on Saturdays every fall.
We are.
Cari Greene - January 22, 2012
Hang in there, NC.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Well, that moment of silence at Indiana made me cry.
nttnypride - January 22, 2012
As fan of the Gophers and a fan of JoePa
I say “Hats off to thee”!
miss you Joe
CrowTrobot - January 22, 2012
Thanks CrowTrobot
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Good Bye Joe
Thank you for the memories. Thank you for making the world a better place. Thank You for being much more than just a football coach. Thank you for laying the foundation. I’m honored to be an alum of Penn State. I’m fortunate to have been a part of the University during his tenure. We will take it from here Joe. I hope we don’t let you down.
The Booster - January 22, 2012
DiNardo just made me want to throw my television out the window.
Apparently we should start and end EVERY comment about Joe with, “I should have done more.”
Jesus.
Adam Collyer - January 22, 2012
Yea, what the eff
does, “balance it” mean
The Booster - January 22, 2012
I completely believe we should put it on a balance...
2340 weeks of being the greatest head coach in history, to one week of making a mistake.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
Some people just don't understand,
and never will. I feel sorry for most of them . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
same thoughts exactly
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
though I admit that I've NEVER liked DiNardo.
At least Joe has some good to balance the perceived bad. What do you have, Gary?
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Hey DiNardo...
You look a lot like, He Who Shall Not Be Named…
The Booster - January 22, 2012
He was fired by IU
Enough said.
ChicagoHoosier - January 22, 2012
^ Truf
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
They are doing one thing right
They keep putting Ditka on. He’s a good guy.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
who would have thought
ESPN would be so respectful in their coverage considering the witch hunt they led a couple months ago
amandakt - January 22, 2012 via Android app
Those people used to anger me
Now, I just feel sorry for them. They say those things because they can’t think of anything else to say. Years from now, few will remember them. So many people will always remember Joe Paterno.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
I was just thinking this.
The surge of emotions begins to run dry after about six months. We must never lose our admiration for Joe, and must continue to find ways to let Sue and the family know of our love and concern for them.
Ideas? I’m made at the admins/BoT right now, but is there a Paterno Scholarship Fund at State?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I was thinking the same thing
I don’t know if there is a scholarship fund. If there isn’t, why don’t we try to make one? And not a sports scholarship, an academic one. Can we do that?
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
IDK, but still have
one contact left at Penn State. Will chat with her tomorrow.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I'm very serious about trying to do something
Do you have a way we can keep in touch off the boards?
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
My e-mail is
Mark.Comfort@Duke.edu
Look forward to hearing from you, Ryan.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
There is a Paterno scholarship
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Tell us more, pls.
Details?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Don't know much
WIll look into it. But I do remember that there is a schollie in his name, I think for a football player, not general schollie. Could be wrong there.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
OK, thanks.
Google results are all over the place. Nothing of substance yet.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I found one fund started by Joe
http://www.cams.psu.edu/resources/scholarships.shtml
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
The Letterman's Club also has one (or is starting one)
http://www.letterstojoe.org/pages/scholarship-fund
Haven’t been able to find anything that goes to a non-athlete student
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Nice!
Is this one we want to get behind, or start one specifically in Joe’s name?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I think the Letterman's Club scholarship might be a good one
I imagine creating a scholarship fund in his name might be difficult. But if it could be done it would be incredible.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
'Kay.
I will see if my contact can research how to set up a skolly, and report back later in the week.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
You need $50,000 to endow a scholarship.
The University won’t help with fundraising until $25K is raised.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Piece of cake, Paige.
We gave $500K to RAINN in short order . . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
So who wants to see if BSD can raise $25,000?
I’m gonna say we can
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
I'll contribute.
And let me know what I can do to help set it up.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
I just sent you and PSU_Lions an email
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Got it.
Thanks, Ryan. Looking forward to seeing what can be done!
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I'll take a look.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
I agree.
If nothing else, let’s set a goal to spark up the Lettermen’s Club skolly.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Keep us updated on this. This is a great tribute!
belbijou - January 22, 2012
Commenter(Penn Live) aka "Pixie" suggested JoePa's Infinite Impact Day - 1st game of season.
Don’t know who Pixie is but she/he made an interesting point.
be4time - January 23, 2012
We need to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks
Instead, we need to continue honoring Joe as the great man we knew him to be. What matters is the PSU family, not the talking heads and their unthinking followers. Please continue to remind ourselves daily about the greatness of this man. Please.
PsuMark - January 22, 2012
I still haven't gotten out of bed...
I just can’t seem to get any energy up to do anything. Joe was a great man and a great coach, in that order. Hopefully he is at peace now.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
I understand.
But never forget that Joe expects the most out of all of us every day. Even the difficult ones.
PSUinBOSSton - January 22, 2012
Going to Lady Lions' game this afternoon and wearing my new Paterno sweatshirt.
“Coach Paterno, only one thing: Thank You.”
Last evening, saw the false report, came to BSD to find out the the statement false, read comments ’til very late, now this morning to find the truth just came a little later.
be4time - January 22, 2012
We'll see if there is any magic in the air today
With the Iowa wrestling meet and basketball road game in Bloomington…etc….
The Booster - January 22, 2012
BOB's statement
ESPN 2
The Booster - January 22, 2012
Thank you Joe.
rugbyrowe - January 22, 2012
The Paterno Library was always my favorite place to study
4th floor. What a peaceful spot to overlook the valley. I wish I were there today just to pay my respects.
CyphaPSU - January 22, 2012
RIP Joe
Give heaven hell.
M1EK - January 22, 2012 via Android app
Rest in peace Joe
You were in a very real, totally illogical sense to many of us, a father and we’ll always love you for everything you did for us. Thoughts are with Sue and the rest of the Paterno family today. I hope over my life I can do even a measurable fraction of the good you have done for the world, but I know I’ll try, I know we all will, your memory will live on through our actions, exactly the way you would have wanted us to.
Thank goodness I don’t have to be around other people today.
Also gotta wonder, between all of his rivals, you gotta think that they, Bear and Rip are all up there congratulating him on the greatest unintentional game of oneupsmanship ever played.
Rogue Nine - January 22, 2012
God Bless you Joe
May you rest in peace.
PSU Jen - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
My Condolences On Your Coach
He had a long and very impressive career where he did a lot of good and the last three months doesn’t change that. I don’t think we’ll ever see his like again, and certainly not for the same duration. It’s unfortunate that he went out under the circumstances that he did, and I certainly don’t think he got a fair shake from most people (or anyone in the press) but I also think that eventually history will put the man into perspective and realize that the good outweighed the bad by a very, very long distance. I’m sorry for your loss and his family’s loss.
UCrawford - January 22, 2012
Thank you
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Beano Cook
…not pissing me off yet. Kind words.
OMEGAMAN - January 22, 2012
Some people have absolutely no soul
There are people responding to Jay and Scott Paterno’s personal Twitter messages about their thanks for support with unconscionably mean things. I hope that they’re proud of mocking someone’s father who just died of cancer an hour earlier. Unbelievable.
TheWrathofQBEagles - January 22, 2012
What comes around,
goes around. They may want to remember that.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Joe and Scott
Will pass over those messages, they are as legitimate as the anonymous and meaningless people who posted them.
View from the Booth - January 22, 2012
Jay*
haha
View from the Booth - January 22, 2012
I'm trying to surround
myself with positive people and things today. That’s why I won’t turn on the ESPN coverage, because I think I’ll get too angry and upset when some jackwagon says something stupid. I don’t even want to consider how I’d react to someone who was deliberately mean.
Some people suck, plain and simple.
VoiceOfTheNavigators - January 22, 2012
The way one reacts
Says more about them than the thing to which they are reacting.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
I don't even know if I want to watch football today.
Okay, I will. But only because JoePa wants me to :-)
Mr. Rosewater - January 22, 2012
Seriously.
Had to give up my tickets. I just can’t spend 3 hours tailgating with 20 Pats fans who just don’t get it. I will probably watch. BOB better be wearing rolled up khakis and black rimmed glasses.
PSUinBOSSton - January 22, 2012
lol
How cold is it up there?
Mr. Rosewater - January 22, 2012
Pretty mild today.
Mid 30s right now. When the sun peeks out if fees downright balmy.
PSUinBOSSton - January 22, 2012
Lets hope our new coach opens a can of whoopass
In honor of our old coach.
psume06 - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Not to be negative
but part of Gov. Corbett’s statement makes me ill: He says Paterno, as both a man and a coach, met adversity ‘’with grace and forbearance.’’
Adversity that YOU helped inflict, ass-hat.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Corbett is done after this term.
He knows it. We’re not idiots, and those of us with roots in the Marcellus region will see to it that he’s jobless.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
I'm gonna apply on jobs
back in the Commonwealth, just to help run his ass off.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
If we had a recall system like CA...
He’d be gone next week.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
I've never had any organized political leanings
but I am seriously considering volunteering to do whatever it takes to make sure he does not get reelected.
SarcasmJam - January 22, 2012
I'm a die-hard Republican...
and I am seriously considering volunteering to do whatever it takes to make sure he does not get reelected.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
Their all Done.
penntatefan - January 22, 2012
nice!!
PSU Jen - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
Sorry to sound politically clueless, but is he in there for 6 years or two?
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
4
blackjackfishtaco - January 22, 2012
Ah, thanks
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
One thing I don't understand is
The man roamed the sidelines for 46 years. Why does ESPN keep showing the same 5 or 6 video clips over and over again?
The Booster - January 22, 2012
Because they've had that "goodbye" film in the can for decades now.
smashtheguitar - January 22, 2012
Joe would be loving the PSU - IU game
Linebacker U on the hardwood. One of my favorite memories of Joe was when he would attend a game at BJC, and the cameras would cut to a shot of him going crazy after a PSU bucket. The man was passionate about everything in his life, especially his Nittany Lions.
PsuMark - January 22, 2012
R.I.P. Joe Paterno.
There will never be another like him.
Joe 96alum - January 22, 2012
Never before this morning have I wept over the passing of someone I've never met.
Sadness and some anger today, too. Anger that there are people who out there who believe that the events of the last few months mean that Joe was a bad person, not deserving of being mourned. I will punch anyone who tries to pull that shit with me today.
icavalera - January 22, 2012
Condolences from us Ducks.
Oregon and PSU two very different kinds of football programs and Universities, but we’re all one big family in the end.
We wish you all the very best in a very very difficult time.
mb526 - January 22, 2012
Thanks, mb526.
Good to hear from you.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
JVP
Rest in Peace – and know that you made an impact. Sad to se you go, but proud to have witnessed a truly great human being.
SMAN - January 22, 2012
Thanks
Joe was a great, not perfect, man. That is how I will remember him. We can each only hope to be remembered as such.
AndBoomGoesTheDynamite - January 22, 2012
And he recognized he had flaws,
even we didn’t want to see them. God grant me that kind of humility.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Joe's not gone.
No, we won’t see him walking across campus anymore, but the good people who have experienced and built Penn State along with him will never let him go.
Tezcatlipoca - January 22, 2012
God bless you, Coach
I have so many great memories tied to beautiful Saturday afternoons at Beaver Stadium. Being on the sidelines before the NW game for Joe’s 400th win is a memory my son and I will cherish forever. Great coach, even greater humanitarian. The world is a poorer place for his loss.
MB in MI - January 22, 2012
God bless you Joe.
I hope you were in heaven a half hour before the devil knew you were dead.
Thank you for always being an inspiration.
SarcasmJam - January 22, 2012
I consider myself lucky today
I saw joe paterno coach penn state football. RIP Coach.
swiggy04 - January 22, 2012 via Android app
Sorry to be cliché, but Joe Paterno isn't gone.
He lives on in the library that I and countless others study in. He lives on in a school and a town that needed a champion for what is good and right. He did what he came here to do, and now it’s time for him to go home.
smashtheguitar - January 22, 2012
Gone but not forgotten.
R.I.P. JVP
GoodOleDays - January 22, 2012
Rest in Peace Coach
I can honestly say that Joe Paterno was the first hero I had outside of my family. I have always adored his method of Success with Honor and the grand experiment. I will forever remember all that Coach Paterno stood for and all that he achieved, not only in football, but in life. I am preparing to go to University Park next fall, and I know it won’t be the same without the knowledge that he is there. With that said, I imagine and hope that his essence and legacy will live on for a very long time. May Coach rest in peace and may his family find comfort and peace in this so difficult time.
ajy127 - January 22, 2012
Very well said
Good luck next year. You will love it.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Thank You
I’m really looking forward to the transition. As an aside, I really appreciate the community feel here at BSD. It’s a truly great place, especially at a time like this.
ajy127 - January 22, 2012
Make Joe proud by going to class
Even the on Friday when class is optional.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Joe never said
you had to schedule classes on friday
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
I think that's something I can do
ajy127 - January 22, 2012
If you do you'll be better than I was when I went there
But seriously, UP is a blast. I’d kill for the chance to spend another semester there. Make the best of it.
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
Yeah I'm actually one of those kids that "like" going to class
At any rate, thanks for the kind words about UP and I’m really looking forward to it.
ajy127 - January 22, 2012
RIP Joe.
skarocksoi - January 22, 2012
Shit
In 2005, about 2 weeks before my junior year, my mother died of ovarian cancer. The third time she had been diagnosed as such since I was 16. I was incredibly distraught and considered taking a semester off from school but decided to try and stick it out. Three things got me through that semester; an awesome girlfriend, my Penn State family that were always there for me, and the resurgence of Penn State football that helped distract me. 2005 went from being one of the worst years in my life to one of my fondest. That would have never happened without Penn State and Joe Paterno.
The one good thing we can all take from today is that Joe is no longer in any pain and is in a much better place. The world is lessened without him, but we can all carry on his spirit and make sure his legacy lives on forever.
Now someone say something funny before I get even more emotional.
skarocksoi - January 22, 2012
That's beautiful, man.
I can’t think of anything funny to say. Where’s MainLion?
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Tapped out, Diva.
It’s easy to joke when the conclusion has yet to be written. But when it has, it’s tough.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
If I speak of Craig James will that help?
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
MOMs can be funny!
But let us remember they are so very SPECIAL as is our JOE! Thank you for sharing with us and allowing us to be a part of your memories. I’m sorry for the struggle your Mother endured with cancer. YOU are BETTER because of HER!!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Three blondes walked into a building.
You’d have thought one of them would have seen it.
Sorry — best I can do right now . . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
LOL!
And I thought I had heard them all.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Oh, Paige!
Come to Raleigh. You so haven’t heard enough! lol
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Being a blonde myself,
I love to collect dumb blonde jokes!
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Something funny
Your “awesome girlfriend” sounds hot?
hbeach08 - January 22, 2012
There you go!
How are you holding up, hbeach?
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
I'm cool
This whole several few months have been surreal
What a sad, strange ending.
hbeach08 - January 22, 2012
yeah
too bad shes a former awesome girlfriend. But still.
skarocksoi - January 22, 2012
Matt Millen
“Was he perfect? No. But he’s as good as there has ever been”.
The Heel - January 22, 2012
We'll always love you coach
I thought I couldn’t cry more after last night…..I was wrong
UPSUPhilly - January 22, 2012
To the folks from other schools posting here.
Thanks so much for the kind words and respect. You don’t know how much that means to a football family that is hurting so much. I’ve always been proud to do little things to make Penn State a great place for opposing teams to visit on gamedays – saying “welcome”, “how was your trip?”, “care for a drink?”, “good luck”, etc. The sentiments expressed today just further reinforce that. Ya’ll can be guests at my modest little tailgate any day.
cs93 - January 22, 2012
I was in the Happy Valley for the Purdue game last year
And I was amazed at how nice and welcoming everyone was. You guys surpassed all my expectations. It ended up being an amazing trip even though we lost. Thank you!
dsince1984 - January 22, 2012
The Lion Rests in the Elysian fields now.
God bless your soul coach. Thanks for being an inspiration, hero, and example to this young coach.
carolinaeasy - January 22, 2012
Cory Giger is making an ass of himself
On ESPN2 right now
rodney20 - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Oh, that's shocking
lexi1031 - January 22, 2012
And...
your surprised?
Deaver78 - January 22, 2012
Giger made an ass of himself when he entered this fair world.
Frosty tips is another man whom I hope I never have within arm’s reach. It will be quick, and I will be arrested thereafter.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
Resisting temptation to note that
Gory Giger is . . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
A hermaphrodite?
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
That, too.
So he can fuck himself.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Exactly
Thats why he doesn’t get offended when people say that to him, since he can.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Geieger is...
not worth our time or attention. Especially today.
cs93 - January 22, 2012
Cory Giger smells like bologna
The Heel - January 22, 2012
I wouldn't have expected that...
Giger is one of the greatest journalists of our timenickrapak - January 22, 2012
RIP JoePa
A truly sad day for all of college football. I feel for you guys.
coug2828 - January 22, 2012
I just can't express how sad I am.
I feel like a family member has died. But I know that Joe is in Heaven now. I’m grateful for the impact he had on my life. Success with Honor, always.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
'morning Paige
We are sad and here for each other = PSU Family = BSD!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Yes,
it’s nice to have people you care about be with you at a time like this, even if it’s just virtually!
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Virtual HUG !!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Can I get one of those from you?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Virtual and REAL
and MORE!
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Thanks!
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
That was cute ladies!
Thanks for making us smile!
belbijou - January 22, 2012
I'm numb.
My wife and I, both alum, just can’t stop crying. You will be sorely missed, Coach and there will never be another like you. I’m so, so sad and I’m very angry. I just changed my sig line. I think it pretty much sums up how I feel.
nitwit86 - January 22, 2012
I feel the same way.
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
Love seeing the respect and support from other student athletes outside of PSU
Also interesting to see the anger at the PSU admin for how they treated him.
lexi1031 - January 22, 2012
It is somewhat nice
To watch PSu men’s b-ball team fight so hard in this game today. Joe would have been proud of them.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
I hope the wrestling team destroys Iowa.
Not because it is Iowa — no hate for them — but as a send-off to Joe.
More talking on BTN about Joe.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Yeah I know if I was there wrestling
I would destroy anyone in front of me.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Grrrrr...
The Booster - January 22, 2012
Hopefully there will be medical staff there
PSU wrestlers might destroy some Hawkeyes
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Let me see your War Face
The Booster - January 22, 2012
Cael better do this
Then there will be blood on the mat.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Never Forget..
The Booster - January 22, 2012
PSU 29 IU 27 at the half
ICEICETHATGUY13 - January 22, 2012
despite a shitty last second bucket given up
score should have been 29 – 25
The Booster - January 22, 2012
More than that
Two missed free throws to close out the half. Should be 31-25
LAPSU - January 22, 2012
Sasa made 1
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Glover
missed one too. After he got fouled by Zeller. Still, nice showing by the boys so far. Gotta keep the intensity up in the 2nd.
LAPSU - January 22, 2012
Ahh yeah
Missed that one, thought you meant just the 2 from Sasa. It is nice to see them playing so well in a hostile environment in a tough place to play and win.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
I've been crying off and on all morning.
JoePA was an ordinary man with common sense values who made Penn State a great university, which makes him an extraordinary man, and, he will be remembered by all Penn Staters as such. I wonder how ordinary we all would be without having had him in our PSU world? For some reason, today, without him, I feel like an extraordinary Penn Stater, living an ordinary college town, run by jerks. Does this make sense to anyone? Don’t yell at me, I’m too fragile to take it today.
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
Makes perfect sense.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Well you can always do what my Grandmother does
When she doesn’t know what to do with herself, is to bake something. When my grandfather died, I called her the day after to talk to her, and she was doing just that, crying and baking. Seems so appropriate and theraputic.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
I am making Sunday Dinner for JoePa today...
Homemade manicotti (crespelle) w/’gravy" and meatballs… just the way I think he would like it. I will be posting it on KE late tonight or tomorrow. I will, of course, share it with BSD this on this weeks Food for Thursday.
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
What time should we be there?
You are inviting the BSD family, right?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
'Tis true...
… BSD has become family, and, are welcome in our State College home. It would actually fun to meet some of you in person. Sunday dinner is an institution…
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
Very Appropriate meal choice
Joe would have approved and been proud.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
IT SMELLS HEAVENLY!!!
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
Awesome...
I have some italian sausage and meatball in the crockpot. doing traditional italian dinner in remembrance.
jarosity - January 22, 2012
That's the spirit!!!
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
I'll bring dessert.
Making tiramisu for my family with both coffee and rum to soak the ladyfingers. Brownies with amaretto sauce for me.
kmblue - January 22, 2012
Making lasagna for dinner tonight. Wonder if JoePa would approve of an Irishwoman trying her hand at an Italian classic ;)
PSUbkstrk13 - January 22, 2012
No different than him being married...
… to “a big German girl”! “What are you going to eat?” ~ Joe Paterno’s mother upon him telling her who his intended was.
“Susie/” sure showed everyone!!!
Mangia!!!
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
When I saw that quote the first time
I about lost it laughing. It made me laugh again today, so thanks for that.
I can see the typical Italian mom being quite upset in that situation. And SuePa definitely showed everyone, that’s for sure!
Now let’s just hope I didn’t screw up dinner too badly.
PSUbkstrk13 - January 22, 2012
That's a deal.
PS… I adore tiramisu!!!
jessedotsmom - January 22, 2012
Ivan Maisel
I know he works for the anti christ right now, but he wrote the best article Ive read in a while
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
Link it
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/7487990/joe-paterno-penn-state-legacy-more-scandal
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
Just don't read the comments.
I made that mistake and didn’t get far before reading how the Paterno family “manipulated” CBS into making a false announcement last night. God help idiots who post stuff like that.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
oh yeah
no comments for sure…….but for internet anonymity sake….my name is Bill Farrell PSU Lacrosse, PGM class of 2003 and I love Joe Paterno
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
Thanks, Bill!
Too many “internet warriors” out there . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Read the artilce though
Excellent.
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
I havent cried as much as I did last night since my grandfather died
I feel like I lost a grandparent, a hero. My best memories of Penn State are as a child. Going to games with my grandfather. He had blue parking so we were always so close to the stadium. We’d open up the back of his Honda station wagon and set up our picnic. It was always cold fried chicken, potato salad and brownies. Then we’d pack up and go inside to watch JoePa and the guys walk through the tunnel. My grandfather always had Worther’s Originals candies in his pocket so we could share them at the game. Those are my memories of Penn State. Nothing but love and respect. That is my Penn State and it always will be.
lexi1031 - January 22, 2012
From a Boilermaker
The world has lost a great man and Big Ten football has lost a founding father who stood for everything that was good about amateur athletics. He was flawed, but much less than most of us. My thoughts are with Penn State and the Paterno family.
David P Funk - January 22, 2012
Thank you.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Thanks Dave
We appreciate it very much.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
May your hands always be busy.
May your feet always be swift.
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift.
May your heart always be joyful.
May your song always be sung.
And may you stay forever young.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
Wow.
OctaShields - January 22, 2012
That is beautiful.
Grockcubs - January 22, 2012
Bob Dylan always gets a rec from me
newenglandnittanylion - January 22, 2012
Look at that guy!
jtothep - January 22, 2012
From the folks at Off Tackle Empire
Our condolences to the Penn State family. Godspeed Joe. The Big Ten was better with JoePa in it, and will be lesser with him gone.
Ted Glover - January 22, 2012
My son is going to be born in about 3 weeks
Wonder if I can convince the wife to name him Joseph Vincent. I’m only half kidding.
06Lion - January 22, 2012
Congratulations!
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
May God send his blessings on your Family!
Congratulations
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
I have one of this on my car window.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Penn-State-White-Vinyl-Car-Truck-RV-Decal-/260940129130?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3cc13e636a
Am thinking of getting one made for JoePa, How about “Thanks, JoePa. RIP 1926-2012”?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Do it
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Everytime I hear JoePa's voice on a tribute video, I break down again.
How are we never going hear that scratchy voice ever again?
mleepsu08 - January 22, 2012
His voice might be silent
In our ears, but not in our hearts.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Alternating
Between sadness for Joe and his family … and anger at the BoT for their cowardly actions.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
Focus on Joe and family.
Time later to do what needs to be done re the BoT.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
I hear you, 84 ...
But emotions don’t always follow the schedule we’d like them to.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
I know, I know.
But, WWJD? What Would Joe Do?
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Trying to answer that
is making me tear up again, dammit. But I thanks for bringing me back to perspective.
The Schmatta - January 22, 2012
Man-hug, bra.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
The world is a worse place with out Joe Paterno in it
However it is up to all of us, no matter how much your life has been touched by Joe Paterno, to go out into that world and make it a better place, just like he would have wanted and taught us how to do.
BRJ75 - January 22, 2012
AMEN!!
I have one son and another on the way and they will both be brought up on Joe’s values…
PSU Jen - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
Rest in peace, Coach.
I know I’ll remember you well, and I hope you’ll be well remembered by everyone else.
Salt - January 22, 2012
I never went to PSU
and i feel like crap. Please get rid of those schmucks that fired him. Then tar and feather. He deserved better.
buddyball9 - January 22, 2012
Thanks, buddy.
Working on the T&F routine for the BoT.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Seeing the picture of the stadium billboard
just made me start crying again.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
what is the stadium billboard picture?
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
It's the picture posted above by Nittany Ryan
in black and white, of Joe with his arms crossed and his name and years of birth and death.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
ok...thanks.
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Here it is again.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
In honor of Joe.
Joe Paterno, Barry Switzer, and Jimmy Johnson agreed to meet at a wilderness retreat. Barry showed up at the camp, panting, and blurting out, “Two six-foot timber rattlers (snakes) just tried to attack me on my way here. But, I grabbed one in each hand, bit off their heads, and drank their blood and venom. That’s how tough I am.”
Jimmy spoke up: “That’s nothing! On my way here, two wolves jumped me. I reached down their throats, grabbed them by the base of their tails, and turned them inside out. They ran off in fear of me. That’s how tough I am!”
Joe didn’t say a word, but just continued to stir the campfire with his penis.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
Oh man
I needed that.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Awesome!
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
An appropriate adaptation
of a tale involving an Army Ranger, a Navy SEAL and a Marine I first heard long, long ago. Good job.
PSUMarine78 - January 22, 2012
78, I normally tell it as involving a SEAL, Recon Marine, and,
of course, a Special Forces trooper in the “starring” role. Seemed appropriate to cast Joe in that light . . . .
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
oddly enough
I heard it with a ranger, a recon marine and a SEAL… with the SEAL calmly stirring…
but you know… branch pride and all….
jaytay13 - January 22, 2012
HAH!
Insta-rec.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
Thank you Joseph Vincent Paterno
I never met you but you made me a better man than i thought i could be, may god bless you and may you rest in peace.
Phelomerlin - January 22, 2012
i cant help listening to this on repeat
while remembering the greatest Coach/Person
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q3KFwHhW-0&feature=autoplay&list=FLOZjpST0JFceee7N67jwPPQ&lf=mh_lolz&playnext=1
i dunno it kinda helps somehow
Phelomerlin - January 22, 2012
I thank God
I got to see him coach once before he passed. I’ll bet he and Coach Bryant are catching up over whiskey and cigars right now. My condolences to all of you, and everyone at Penn State.
TexaninNYC - January 22, 2012
Thank you.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Thank you
Means alot
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
I'm at the wrestling now. I expect an emotional scene
reedjohnmiller - January 22, 2012 via mobile
Please provide updates
when it starts.
PSU_Lions_84 - January 22, 2012
is the wrestling match televised on BTN?
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Yes
Starts at 9 tonight. Tribute to JoePa at 8 before the match.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Tom Bradley on ESPN.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Sorry ESPN2.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Bradley on ESPN
ppfcpp - January 22, 2012
ESPN News
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
rece davis with a couple douchebag questions at the end...
…Bradley answered them perfectly with class
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Yes, he is.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
He's a totally classy guy
I think he personally answered every well-wishing e-mail he received leading up to the coaching selection, and I can only imagine that was a tremdous burden that in retrospect I wished I hadn’t helped inflict.
PSUMarine78 - January 22, 2012
Would you expect any less by now?
The Heel - January 22, 2012
Not at all. I was just surprised by the douchebaggery of Rece Davis
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
When translated from the ancient Greek
I believe douche-baggery requires hyphenation.
PSUMarine78 - January 22, 2012
Really ESPN....they just ran a quote from a certain former defensive coordinator
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Really?
I can’t even…
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
yeah, i threw up in my mouth
Nick7 - January 22, 2012
Not to totally break the mood, but
the tickytack whistles in this basketball game are completely killing me. Although our inability to keep track of shooters on defense and our unwillingness to make any purposeful movements on offense are even worse.
Salt - January 22, 2012
The ref's
Are calling everything in this game.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Yes, both sides, really.
IU is getting the majority of the calls, but I think that’s because they actually share the ball. We just run around for 20 seconds and then set a ball screen for Frazier that they overplay because he refuses to go left.
I thought Chambers was really making strides getting these guys to run his offense, but then recently it’s been totally stagnant again. He needs to chew them out and up the accountability.
Salt - January 22, 2012
I don't need to hear the Coach K Image Machine wheel out his canned wisdom right now.
Salt - January 22, 2012
I actually think he's being much classier than Saban was.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
I have to say he started off getting on my nerves like he always does
But he ended up saying some stuff that I didn’t expect from him. I have to give him some props for making a statement that he didn’t have to make.
Salt - January 22, 2012
COach K
jjust blew up espn awesome
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
in a good or bad way? details
BRJ75 - January 22, 2012
good way
said he was glad to see espn chose to honor him today and hopes others would chose to honor him as well. after saying how the media made him the fallguy for acts he didn’t commit
farrellpsu - January 22, 2012
Way to go Coach K
BRJ75 - January 22, 2012
That whole Coach K interview just made me cry.
icavalera - January 22, 2012
anyone have a link?
If not i’ll try to find it. Thx!!!
PSU Jen - January 22, 2012 via iPhone app
This is unfathomable
May need to rethink my entire worldview if K is the voice of reason and challenging authority.
kijana's acl - January 22, 2012
May have to be a Duke basketball fan now, dammit.
dontcallmescooter - January 22, 2012
Coach K was remembering when he and OUR JOE
met last year. Coach K was saying how remarkable and sharp Joe was. He also said he was crying today and as he was talking about JOE he was getting there again. . .
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
been watching the basketball game
what happened?
The JuggerNitt - January 22, 2012
Sooo awesome
Said – good to see ESPN is choosing to honor him today. What he didn’t say was loud and clear – that ESPN vilified him.
dontcallmescooter - January 22, 2012
I never thought I'd say this...
Coach K 1, ESPN 0.
nickrapak - January 22, 2012
God be with you Joe.
There will never be another one like you.
Grockcubs - January 22, 2012
I wish Rece Davis would STFU.
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
Here, here
And Tom Rinaldi. Can we just honor the man without talking about IT.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Does anyone
have the quote where he said about his “legacy” and how he hopes it wouldn’t be about football games, but that he made a difference? I know it’s in his book and I am about to go search through and find it….seems very fitting today
va2pennstate - January 22, 2012
It's on the wall behind his statue,
Paige2PSU - January 22, 2012
It's not complicated
Pundits think a “legacy” is what pundits say about somebody when they are gone. It is not.
A legacy is the lasting product of a life. Joe leaves behind millions of dollars in donations, God knows how much in money raised for education and other causes, thousands of men he mentored plus all the men and women who played the sports football money supported, his kids, his grandkids, and all of the people who learned something from his example. Compared to all of that, what biographers write about him doesn’t really matter one way or the other.
reedjohnmiller - January 23, 2012 via mobile
Listening to Coach K talk about Joe on ESPN right now.
Never really liked him much, but I love him right now.
icavalera - January 22, 2012
I just heard it myself now also
I am a Duke fan, but what he said was so profound, and to someone who only meet JoePa once, the amount of respect and the fact that he was clearly getting choked up talking about it, speaks alot about the impact of JoePa on sports, no matter which sport.
AriesGD - January 22, 2012
Is there a link to it anywhere?
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
I found it on ESPN
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/story/_/id/7489600/fans-michael-robinson-remember-joe-paterno
Nittany_Ryan - January 22, 2012
Thank You Coach Paterno...
For showing us Success with Honor.
I was fortunate to meet him about 7 years ago and display that picture proudly. Next month my son turns 3 and I can tell him he attended a game coached by the Greatest Of All Time.
Farewell Coach, I look forward to seeing you again one day in heaven.
double_e33 - January 22, 2012
I haven't commented much on BSD since the turnover
but, being from Iowa nobody really gets the whole Joe stuff. I try my damnedest to live a fraction of how Joe lived his life.
Cheers Joe,
On to the next adventure
xozte - January 22, 2012
xozte, Thanks for sharing here today with BSD.
Let us all continue on and add up all our fractions and maybe, just maybe we can achieve one percent of what JOE PATERNO did! “MAKE AN IMPACT”
ComfortHePuHuTh - January 22, 2012
Coach K's tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGEWI4EooeE
belbijou - January 22, 2012
Coach K
is a class act.
run4peach - January 22, 2012
Why does he have to go doing that,
making me like Duke.
MainLion - January 22, 2012
Coach K is a Man
jtothep - January 22, 2012
Must respect.
OctaShields - January 23, 2012
You know...
I need to vent a sec about something. I married into a Dukie fam. Bro in law attended undergrad, named his son Durham, my Father in Law took up the hoopieball fandom. To all our credits, we’ve all communed a bit in support of the others’ teams. I set aside some of my family’s Maryland support / Duke hate and my BiL set aside his PSU distaste. Even came to the Rose Bowl with me (even had some beers with BSD’s The Mighty Erik ;). And on the family tip, we’ve all gotten pretty close socially and genuinely respect and like each other.
But while a bunch of friends familiar with my PSU fandom reached out with a kind word when our PSU house started burning, I didn’t hear dick from either of these guys. I heard from wifey that they asked her how I was doing but that they didn’t want to engage me directly. Allegedly out of respect. Whatevs.
But last night I’m out to dinner with BiL, for three shared January birthdays and dude says jack. It was so grotesquely odd, that I poked it a little and said, ‘hey, bro, sorry about your Dukies on Sat. That was a tough way to lose.’ Nothin. So steamed, you guys. Bitched to wifey on the ride home & she insists he wasn’t aware yet. Which I’m buying for now. I guess.
Still, and I know this sounds like pandering, but I mean it cuz I’m all cornfused and tore up inside about everything, I don’t feel at all sorry for myself about Joe Pa dying and I genuinely am concerned for any survivors of Sandusky sexual assaults and wonder what they’re thoughts or feelings on Joe are, among other things.
jtothep - January 23, 2012
I completely understand where you're coming from
A good friend whom I had taken up to a game this fall called me today and didn’t mention one word about it. Not one. I was pretty steamed myself.
So I can only imagine how you must feel when it’s your BIL.
Cari Greene - January 23, 2012
Thanks, NC
It seems like a weird thing to gripe about, right?, but I’m glad you can feel me.
jtothep - January 24, 2012
totally understandable
even a brief “you must be sad today, hope you are OK” would help. But they honestly might not know what to say. I don’t think many outside of the faithful understand.
Hope you are OK Jtot, feel better.
letsgopsu - January 24, 2012
I talked to my father tonight for the first time since the news was broken and confirmed. We’re both having a tough time fathoming this right now. JoePa seemed immortal. Though he is gone, the lessons that he has taught his family, players, and entire PSU community will never leave us. Education. Success with honor. The world is not a perfect place, but it is a fine place because of people like Joe Paterno. I’ll miss him, but he’ll never leave me. I just hope that I can make an impact on the world like he did.
blackjackfishtaco - January 22, 2012
Goodbye Coach
Joe Paterno has left us. He left the world a better place (despite what some have said and continue to say) and I believe he challenges us all to make a difference in other people’s lives. It was never about win and losses on the field, but about how we live our lives. I truly believe that Coach would say (in a very thick Brooklyn accent) — “what the heck are you people talking about me for — You’ve got much more important things to tend to. Get back to work …”. You will be missed but never forgotten… WE ARE …
Packer710 - January 22, 2012
PENN STATE.
be4time - January 22, 2012
We'll miss you, JoePa!
You were the best ever. Your legacy will outlast all of us.
And we’ll be praying for you and your family, SuePa.
tadhg - January 22, 2012
God Bless You Joe
In the back of my mind I always wondered and imagined about this day. I always hope it would come many years after his retirement in peace. It is truly ashame that it had to happen like this but I know it still came in peace. Joe said what he had to and went out knowing he did what he should have. He never really cared what people thought so I am sure he didn’t give a f*** what people thought now.
This has been a horribly difficult day for me and I never even met the man. But even without meeting him I know what he has done for my life. As hard as it has been for me I can’t even imagine how bad it is for Sue. God bless you Sue, the Penn State community is behind you.
Class of ’08
tc2621psu - January 22, 2012
It’s a sad day.
It’s too bad he didn’t get to enjoy his retirement. My condolences to Penn St. and the Paterno family. May he rest in peace.
the thin red line - January 23, 2012
Bielema and Alvarez's statements.
http://www.uwbadgers.com/genrel/012212aab.html
OBrienSchofieldismyHero - January 23, 2012
I'll miss you Joe
You’ll never know this but you had a huge impact on my life. The way in which you approached football is the model i have used in how i approach my work. Be selfless, walk with a true sense of humility, strive for excellence but own your failings. Be as gracious with your enemy as you are with your friends. And, no matter what the situation, never lower yourself; always take the high road!
Even today, the day after Joe, in thinking of him i feel an inspiration to live my life better. I am listing the ways in which i can be a better person in my community. Wow, i really miss him!
I know we have the statue, but what other tribute can we have for Joe. To start with I’m thinking of cuffing up a pair of whale pants for opening day and wearing a shirt that says “F*%$ the BOT”
sierra_lion - January 23, 2012
well, I don't think Joe would really want a tribute like wearing a shirt that says "F*%$ the BOT".
On the other hand, doing everything you reasonably can to actually fight the BOT and make change for a better would seemingly be wholly approved.
The JuggerNitt - January 23, 2012
You're correct
Suppose i just have a bit of saddness thinking that Joe passed with a broken heart. That statement i made about the BOT was a contrdiction to how i said i would like to respond. Thanks for pointing it out!
sierra_lion - January 23, 2012
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