Joe Paterno dies at age 85
Rest in peace, Joe.
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Rest easy, Joe Pa
I really hope you weren’t directly involved with any of the shenanigans. It’d be a damn shame.
It's no fun if I have to explain it.
A sad day
RIP.
2011 record 10-6. It worked for me last year!
Borrowed this from, Black Shoes Diary, "God gave Joe Pa one last white out"
"Well, I'm near the end and I... just ain't got the time........"
by Masons on Jan 22, 2012 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 6 recs
Rest in Peace
Not a Penn State fan, but always loved Joe Pa. Prayers go out to his family I know he will be missed.
Go Home, Joe Pa
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
Your home now
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family,may you rest in peace.
Lost his will to live and love of life.
I would bet he would still be alive if he was still coaching. My prayers go out to his family. Rest in peace.
It's events like this
that bring out the true scumbag in people.
RIP JoPa.
Couldn't agree more...
I mean the guy was a great coach and did what any friend would do, not ruin the reputation of the University or make a big scene about his friend, you know, ruin little boy’s life’s, right?. Afterall, HE WAS A GREAT COACH!!! What’s a 2,3, or 10 boy’s mean to someone so great at coaching? He may of been a winner on the field, but he was a loser IN REAL LIFE! I understand God will judge in the end, but I’m not going to wish the best for such a horrible person.
Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness
Maybe you should look up the facts before you start condemning the man, sport. Paterno turned in Sandusky, he was a cooperating witness for the prosecution, he wasn’t accused of any crime and no evidence has arisen to show had anything to do with a coverup or even knew what Sandusky was doing until McQueary told him.
But if falsely accusing an 85 year old man of a crime is your thing, guess that’s between you and God, huh?
Of course Joe Paterno died.
He was ripped away from the thing he loved that kept him going.
It’s crazy that it can work that way with people. Same thing happened with Bear Bryant. He left Alabama and died.
When Joe Pa first got fired a friend and I discussed how this was a death sentence for the man. Hope people think he got punished enough, now. Jesus.
R.I.P. Joe Paterno
by bamachief5558 on Jan 22, 2012 10:44 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Yep
It’s kind of like a couple being together for 50 years, one dies and the other soon follows them after that….crazy huh?
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
A long time ago
I once lived is a apt. building with a real nice old lady who had a bunch of cats. she had them for a very long time. She had gotten sick and her family moved her into a nursing home and they had to get rid of all her cats. Well, a month or so later she died, and me and the rest of the tenants in that building believed the reason why she died so quickly( She was a very energetic old lady too). Is that she was seperated from what she she really loved most…..Those cats of hers……..
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
You Know, I Can't Imagine A Worse Last Ending
Got fired in a horrific scandal committed by some asshole he kicked off his staff and got rid of over a decade ago, gets absolutely crucified by most of the national press, wasn’t able to tell his side of the story until he broke a hip, got lung cancer and died…three unbelievably awful months to cap an almost 50 year career where, by most accounts, he did absolutely everything right. If someone wrote that as a story, people would consider it too far-fetched and contrived to believe.
Joe Posnanski had been in State College writing a book about Paterno when the scandal broke.
I think that’s going to be a great book. And I agree, the crucifixion of Paterno in the media was appalling.
Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
You Know What Bothers Me Most About It?
Here’s a guy who, by almost all accounts, did everything right…for 50 years. Did his job, did really well at his job, didn’t get in trouble, didn’t cut corners…but when it came to a story that was sensational enough, a story about horrific things done not by him, but by a guy who hadn’t worked for him for a decade, and suddenly people can’t wait to tear him down and assume that the previous half century was some kind of act. Doesn’t matter that he didn’t commit a crime, doesn’t matter that he reported it, suddenly he’s the lightning rod for all the criticism. It’s scary is what that is…it’s a witch hunt in every sense except that they didn’t tie him to a stake and set him on fire. No good can come of witch hunts.
And yes, I fully plan on reading Posnanski’s book…if he writes it. There was some thought that it might be too radioactive a time for the kind of book he planned to write. He said he didn’t even know how he’d approach it now.
i think he'll write it and I think it will be fair.
I used to coach high school sports and I tell people — this is what we’re trained to do. If we get the information Joe got we report it up the chain of command. That’s we’re taught to do. This is lost on people who want to ruin Paterno’s character.
I think we can debate all day that he could have done more, but what should he have done? If I report something to the proper authorities and they don’t act on it am I supposed to take the law into my own hands?
Toby is in HR, which technically means he works for corporate, so he's really not a part of our family. Also, he's divorced, so he's really not a part of his family.
I Agree
I was in the military…same thing. When you’re in hierarchical organizations, it’s drilled into you that you work the chain of command. Try to solve the problem starting at the lowest possible level because that usually generates the best outcomes for everyone. And it works, as long as someone in the organization doesn’t decide to lie and cover it up. I think that Gary Schultz, the head of campus police who knew about previous allegations against Sandusky and never filed a report, belongs in jail…based on the evidence. What he did was inexcusable as well as illegal.
As For Posnanski
I agree it will probably be both good and fair. I’m interested to see how he approaches it. He generally goes after more positive stuff…the scandal would seem to have been more in Whitlock’s area.
I think the will to live is a powerful, powerful thing.
An underestimated one, in my opinion.
I watched my dad die slowly of MS, fighting for twenty years. There were a number of times that we thought he was gone, but he just kept pushing. He finally passed about four days after my brother graduated high school. We never thought it was a coincidence.
June and Johnny Cash also come to mind
Posterized. | @ | Fb
by Chris Sembower on Jan 22, 2012 12:54 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed. The will to fight is often the difference
Sorry about your dad. MS is rough to watch.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
by MNchiefsfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
Do what you love in life
Just don’t stop
Stand for what is right in life
Just stand up
It’s the way to be alive in life
Rest in peace JoPa
I was once fired from a job two days after I waited on Matt Cassel and his wife Lauren Killian. Totally my AP moment to remember. Unfortunately also one of my stupidest moments.
by Chiefs_swagger on Jan 22, 2012 10:46 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
RIP Joe Paterno
Thanks for the Tamba Hali’s of the world.
Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 22, 2012 10:59 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Fuck...
As soon as I saw the news yesterday … I knew it was a long time but damn… Regardless of your opinions in the molesting case… RIP Jo Pa
"Stay Classy Kansas City"
by Mas Cervezas on Jan 22, 2012 11:01 AM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
RIP Joe
The football world has lost what I feel was one of the last great legendary coaches in football history. Legendary in the since that every time I saw JoePa coach he remind me of an older time with men like Lombardi or Bear Bryant. JoePa was truly a living legend and he should be remembered as such, not the scandal that occured within his organization.
I wouldn't ever set out to hurt anyone deliberately unless it was, you know, important -like a league game or something. - Dick Butkus
I think Joe-Pa...
Was one of the Greatest college Coaches of all time. It is ashame that his legacy will be always connected to that Perv he gave a job to. The people we bring into our lives do have an affect on how we are judged by others. All I can say is RIP Coach Joe and I for one forgive you for bring to us (Larry Johnson)……….YOU WERE A DAMN GOOD COACH JOE-PA…God bless you familiy too.
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
by Kool TA on Jan 22, 2012 11:27 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
He made up for it with Hali.
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
by GenericBrand on Jan 22, 2012 11:45 AM CST up reply actions
Yes he did give the KC CHIEFS a great player in Tamba..
Thanks again Joe-Pa for that…
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
Ha that's great
I guess I should try to forgive him for that one too…can I still stay mad at Carl Peterson though? ;)
RG3, its easy as ABC.
I ment " Bringing to us Larry Johnson.".
I kind of get upset when I think of that guy….sorry
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
That program also gave us Tamba.
you win some and you lose some.
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
Ok, I should read the whole thread first to see it mentioned above
apologies.
Tebow might know Jesus, but Bill Muir is old enough to have actually babysat him in the manger.
How dare you make a Sudden statement
Meh...
I don't only want to stand out here when we get our asses kicked... I like to stand out here when we kick somebody else's ass... Big Win, Big Win ~ Todd Haley
@w_a_watts
by Chief-blinders-on on Jan 22, 2012 12:25 PM CST up reply actions
Rest in Peace JoePa...
You were the best, love him or hate him. Rest easy man and condolences to the Paterno family and friends.
Winner of the 2010 Arrowhead Pride, "Beat The Insiders"
Start Stanzi! Palko is terrible. Orton started, close enough. CHECK
Sign Orton to an extension!
No to RG3
Haley needs Fired! CHECK
Any issues I've had with Joe Pa's involvement is gone...........
…………..He is in God’s hands and who am I to judge him now.
"Well, I'm near the end and I... just ain't got the time........"
This
It’s Gods job to judge. Not us or the media or anything else at this point.
"Give them nothing! But take from them everything!"
by GenericBrand on Jan 22, 2012 11:46 AM CST up reply actions
R.I.P. Joe Pa
I only mean this in respect for a legendary Head Coach. Condolences to his family, especially his son. They have a long road ahead of them.
RG3, its easy as ABC.
by shotty on Jan 22, 2012 11:47 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Perfect! Shotty..........a classy and respectful response, the way it should be here on AP
……seems you may have some issues and you stayed away from them without losing your integrity. My hat is off to you Sir.
"Well, I'm near the end and I... just ain't got the time........"
Agreed, this is not the place today for a Fox News commentary..
Let the family grieve and let Joe-PA rest..
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
Man do I some have issues! ;)
But there is a time and a place for those. Today is just not one of them IMO.
RG3, its easy as ABC.
RIP JoePa
Oh and don’t feed the idiot trolls who dont know a thing about respect. JoePa was an icon and a legend in my book and millions of others. Let’s remember the man not walk all over his grave by feeding into these media driven puppets! My heart and prayers go out to his family, the lions, and the millions of football fans devastated by the loss.
by Forever58 on Jan 22, 2012 11:56 AM CST via mobile reply actions
its unfortunate. at the same time i get it, he had a responsability that now a days is handled a certain way
not shocking to see people expecting him to come forward or at least rid that sandusky guy from the facility for life.
that said, heck of a coaching career, but say he did just not think it was a big deal…..thats a pretty freaking big deal, and a big time hit to his legacy
his legacy is football, but cmon….its tarnished now regardless and part of me thinks thats ok, although it doesnt stop the pain of those kids, or the pain they endured over the last x amount of years
Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt
i dont know much about this scandle
So I’m not going to preach like I know. Joe pa was a hell of a coach and did it for a lot of years he has produced good players and some good people threw his program. My opinion on the media is just that they always do this they love to tear people down and build them up all for our entertainment. Now that he’s dead get ready for the media to have a huge joe pa celebration. A life bio by nfl network with former players speaking of great memories and opinions about his life. Its just sad how the media can kill and then try to reserect people when they feel like it. And I’m not trying to defend joe pa who knows what he did or did not know its just sad that it had to come to this.
FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.
by sexassassin on Jan 22, 2012 11:59 AM CST via mobile reply actions
And the Whole Chiefs Nation...
Foregives Joe-Pa for giving us Larry Johnson… just had to mention that one more time.. ;-)
Koolta: A die hard chiefs fan
You Know A Reason I Liked Paterno?
When he was an assistant at Penn State, he turned down Al Davis when Davis offered him the Raiders OC job. Three years later, the Penn State HC job opened up. Paterno knew better than to give into the allure of evil. :)
Wow.
I just hope the same people villifying Joe Pa what he should have done with 3rd party information aren’t the same people calling out the KC media for reporting what they heard about the inner workings in Arrowhead.
I’m not saying what Joe Pa did or didn’t do was right, but no one can know what they would have done unless they were in his shoes. These were pretty big accusations and of course he should have done more and no one knows it more than him, but to me he’s the biggest villan in an awful situation, which is too bad.
by craig in calgary on Jan 22, 2012 1:55 PM CST reply actions
I just hope the same people villifying Joe Pa what he should have done with 3rd party information aren’t the same people calling out the KC media for reporting what they heard about the inner workings in Arrowhead.
Spot on.
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
by MNchiefsfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:45 PM CST up reply actions
imo, great example, well....hard to call this great, but its an example, of what stress can do.
i feel like he would have lived longer without the scandal. sure its possible it had no effect, but i dont believe that for a second.
personally i think hes so old school, so old fashioned, that he had different thoughts in regards to how to handle the situation. not an excuse, but i feel like he wasnt so much burying something under the rug.
rip nonetheless….none of us want to die with that type of media blitz of negativity surrounding us
Pay Brandon Carr/Romeo
Team Colquitt
Fred Phelps and the asshole brigade are going to picket his funeral.
I haven't slept for ten days, because that would be too long.
Probably
Some of the biggest attention whores on the planet. Since they also picket the funerals of soldiers, I guess that puts Paterno in good company.
That man has done more to harm Christianity
Than almost anyone I can think of off the top of my head.
I can’t express my faith in some circles without being lumped in with that guy…
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
by MNchiefsfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:47 PM CST up reply actions
He's Not A Christian
He’s just a creepy old asshole who used to be an attorney until he got disbarred for basically stalking a court reporter. Nothing remotely Christian about him.
Allow me to speak for Christians everywhere to say:
We appreciate that!
I love my wife, my kids, and the Chiefs. In that order. Except on game days.
I am the Master of Hyperenthetical Asiditry (you know, like this. Only more)
Requiescat in Pace Joe...
Do we go fetal and beg for mercy? Or do we pick up that broken piece of pipe laying on the ground and come up swinging? I choose pipe.
Sober (again) since January 10th, 2011.
by nateforchiefs on Jan 22, 2012 5:33 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
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