Penn State Scandal: Board Of Trustees Press Conference Open Thread
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 9:57 PM EST
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PrintUpdate #1: It's official. Paterno and Spanier ousted, Bradley named interim head coach. No comment on the status of Mike McQueary.
Update #2: Uh, Tim Curley is still employed?
Update #3: Key words tonight as "best interests of the University".
Jim Gardner of WPVI in Philadelphia is reporting that at a 10 p.m. press conference following a Board of Trustees meeting in University Park tonigiht, Penn State will announce that Head Coach Joe Paterno will not coach another game, Graham Spanier has tendered his resignation, and Defensive Coordinator Tom Bradley will be named Interim Head Coach, effective immediately.
The press conference can be seen on ESPNEWS, abc6.com, and probably a hundred other places.
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yes.
and im getting very sick of arguing with people who do not know the facts
keep winning ugly
by tlrpsu on Nov 9, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
They'll be here shortly I'm sure.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
I can't tell you how many people mentioned to me that Sandusky should have been fired in 2002.
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
I think that's his point
So many people are forming opinions based on incorrect or incomplete information
Exactly
People just hear a soundbite or two and are immediately experts without knowing most (or any) of the facts
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
Gotcha
Agree. Even the board admitted they didn’t know any more than anyone else. Did you see the blank look on Surmas face when they asked why Curley only got admin leave and they FIRED Joe?
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
Joe had to go
But I’m still a little sad about it.
by Bhawoh Jue Says Whatup on Nov 9, 2011 9:59 PM EST reply actions
If Paterno is indeed done, State College is going to turn into hell very quickly. I live in Beaver Avenue and I don’t think I’ll be sleeping any time soon tonight.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." --Rogers Hornsby
And by “in” Beaver Ave, I mean “on” Beaver Ave.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." --Rogers Hornsby
by Chris McKeown on Nov 9, 2011 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
Do you own a webcam?
Steaming the chaos would be interesting for us non-SC natives.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
This week the amateur blog mob...
out performed the mainstream media. Hats off to all the guys at BSDtweet this week. You presented all sides during one of the toughest times for all Penn Staters. Time to make a change in the future. We are still Penn State!
by larchpsu on Nov 9, 2011 10:01 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
Why do they assume this is about Joe?
Have they officially ousted Spanier yet?
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
If true we as a society have descended into the media equivalent of the French Terror
Mob rule at it’s worst.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
I've had this thought several times today
Far from the first time I’ve worried about this, but this incident really hit home that this country has now come closer to the French Revolution than our own.
As a culture, we've been behaving this way symbolically for some time.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Tonight the campus burns to the ground
It’s the only reaction students know
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
The campus can burn as far as I'm concerned, The Board of Trustees deserves it
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Wrote this last night but worth saying again.
You see Troopers/Officers out w/ “hats and bats”, just go home or to a bar…its not a good thing.
Be safe.
May no act.................
Also - if you get sprayed with OC by the cops
Go home, use liquid soap (like Dawn), and stand under cool shower.
The soap will break up the oil based OC, it will still suck but less sucky
May no act.................
by SweepTheLeg on Nov 9, 2011 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL...he got OC all over my F'n head and inside left ear
It was the suck
May no act.................
Do Not Riot. It's not what Joe would want.
I pray that this is not true.
by CvilleLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:05 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Ben_Jones88 Ben Jones
The problem is that the State College police as of now have not been told by Penn State what their plans are.
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:05 PM EST reply actions
Other than the board of trustees
has anyone at Penn State told anyone anything for the past three days? A single official statement from anyone?
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Is it possible to cry and puke at the same time?
I think I might find out in a few minutes.
by TheWrathofQBEagles on Nov 9, 2011 10:06 PM EST reply actions
21 if you have Fios in Pittsburgh.
Running late. Not on yet.
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Success With Honor
I hate Jay Bilas right now
they have been playing that clip since this afternoon
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
by letsgopsu on Nov 9, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I really hope this isn't true. And if so, this is the worst time to announce it.
At least wait until morning
Im surprised
earlier he said that Joe was more responsible than Sandusky.
Trevor was shockingly sane and rational in his Temple halftime talk about Joe
Wanted him to finish out the season, even.
by TheWrathofQBEagles on Nov 9, 2011 10:10 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not saying that's right
…but I understand if they do.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
I would definitely be there.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
The BOT should have held a press conference days ago.
Not now. Not like this. F………………………………………k.
by CvilleLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ugh, the board of trustees, Corbett, all of them that came in and forced Joe out make me ill
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:10 PM EST reply actions
Did ESPN just say they are TAPING the conference?
They wn;t even fucking air it live?
Contact info?
Anyone have contact info for the BOT? This is insane.
by Btd121 on Nov 9, 2011 10:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think it's bot@psu.edu
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by PSUinBOSSton on Nov 9, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously?
Too angry to tell if you are joking or not.
by Btd121 on Nov 9, 2011 10:12 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I sent an email to them earlier today
And I basically begged them to keep cool heads and consider things carefully before they do this.
It didn’t get to them. The message limit for their list-serve had exceeded
Sad PSUEnrg02
IS SAD.
But if they can Joe without even giving him the opportunity to divulge his side of this story, then
FURIOUS PSUENRG02 WILL BE FUCKING FURIOUS!!!
I wonder if the BoT realizes that Joe will fuck them if Joe is given uncensored access to the media?
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:13 PM EST reply actions
They know...
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Nov 9, 2011 10:14 PM EST up reply actions
He's gonna be like supafly TNT
The guns of the navarone
Puhleaze
If he could hold his own with the media and had a leg to stand on, he’d still be coach. He’s gone because they are afraid he’d be a doddering fool
"It's all in the game, yo"
by Worf on Nov 9, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
seriously you can go fuck yourself
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
by showtime on Nov 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yes, allegedly hours ago
he must have just told Schulz and Curley though.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Not necessary buddy
I don’t care what anyone says, thats not the appropriate reaction
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
I hope Joe says fuck it, and just burns those fuckers.
Even though I know that’s not what Joe is going to do, because that’s not how Joe rolls.
by lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
not so sure
Joe is a little vindictive.
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see Pitt
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
At last, somebody with a spine shows up on campus.
I Know Nothing! They were just Horsing Around!
by joefromboalsburg on Nov 9, 2011 10:13 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
Calm yourself
no namecalling. Everyone needs to handle their emotions a little bit. It’s really hard, I know, but try.
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Follow @134Lounge
he's not worth the effort
and niether are a few others
This is the nice cherry on top of this giant steaming pile of turd
Never thought I’d see the day but I am appalled with my Alma mater. The whole board needs to go.
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
by LegalLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:14 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Really?
The university finally holding people accountable appalls you? Not the whole covering up a sexual predator thing?
by 1LisHell on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Tim Curley is still employed.
Graham Spanier and Schultz were allowed to resign. Joe is the one guy who at least reported it to someone and got fired. Say what you will about Joe, everone else deserved much worse.
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by skarocksoi on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Took the words right out of my mouth
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
by LegalLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
"Penn state has always strived for the highest moral standards. We assure you we are committed to the highest moral standards"
Oh god it’s so ironic that Corbett is saying that
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:14 PM EST reply actions
Oh god I didn;t realize that was him talking.
If only I wasn’t too mad to care about irony.
"we don't know all the facts"
SO why the fuck did you oust Paterno you fucking idiots.
by ppfcpp on Nov 9, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
I hope there are enough police in PA to handle State College tonight
by emccomb1 on Nov 9, 2011 10:15 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I almost hope there aren't.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
I'm so glad they fired Paterno
based on public opinion and not factual evidence
Defense wins championships
Not to be reactionary
But fuck this school, until the Board is wiped out clean.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
"These decisions were made after careful deliberations"
Bullshit. These decisions were a reaction to an angry mob that was left unchecked and unchallenged for 5 days.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:16 PM EST reply actions 13 recs
times 8 rotated 90 degress
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
me too never easy spaniers gets to resign assholes
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
Because he accepted the opportunity to do so. Paterno did not.
"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall
by GwinnettGamecock on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
with you
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by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
This is the most depressing sports related moment of my life
and I’m a Northwestern and Cleveland sports fan
Well, somebody get downtown, it's going to hell
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:16 PM EST reply actions
The Media Terror claims another
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I cannot fucking believe this...
I have tears running down my face…. this is the darkest day I have ever seen as a Nittany Lion…. I am glad my dad is not alive to see this… unfucking real…. what a nightmare
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When did we go from "innocent until proven guilty" to "guilty if the media wants you to be"?
by boilerjake on Nov 9, 2011 10:17 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
when we decieded that people like ESPN and Nancy Grace were "journalist"
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
which is why we have procedures
which are not being followed
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
Joe was obviously still so important to the students.
He was a rallying point for staying strong.
I feel lost right now.
What did he call imaginative?
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
I will say, Bradley should be a VERY GOOD interim head coach
Very good
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:17 PM EST reply actions
fuck that
this is way bigger than football
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I know, and I hate it too
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I agree
That doesn’t make this right.
Someone who knows how to use Twitter
Please tell Ben to go take pictures of campus/ Beaver ave.
I want to see it one last time before it burns to the ground tonight.
Not sure if this was said, but I have friends at press conference along with Ben Jones. No cameras were allowed in the conference.
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." --Rogers Hornsby
they are cowards
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
It's being broadcast live on CNN
So apparently, there are cameras there.
by 1LisHell on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yep makes sense
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
If the University wants to draw a line between Penn State and Joe Paterno,
You’ll find me on Joe’s side.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST reply actions 14 recs
So you'll be tailgating in his yard this weekend
and cheering him as he rakes leaves.
Interesting.
by Cock D on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I would love to.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
yep...this confirms this was a knee jerk reaction to every idiot with a column around the country
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
OH MY FUCKING GOD
If he says We don;t know the facts yet one more time im going to punch a fucking wall.
Why the FUCK did you make rash decisions on admittedly NO facts.
Unanimous decision?
My ass? I think there’s a group of students who would like to have a word with the student trustee if thats true.
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
was he there
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST up reply actions
He's talking
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Clarification: Corbett is not talking.
It’s John Surma, CEO of U.S. Steel and Vice-Chair of the BOT.
by NittanyLyndon on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
He's spear headed this
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
I would never have voted for him before
but now i will actively campaign against him
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
id ratger not go into detials about how we prob killed an 84 year old man sowe dialed itin
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
This is, by far, the worst handling of a crisis I've ever seen
BP handled the Gulf Oil spill better than this
Defense wins championships
by psu_all_day on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
If they are gonna fire him, they should fire that entire staff right now.
by pf289 on Nov 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Never will donate again
Never. which I know hurts the students and is against what i said before, but fuck those guys.
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:20 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
No change in his job status.
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by PSUinBOSSton on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
Said his status in unchanged.
Nothing makes sense .
I want to know that too... WTF!!!!!
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by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
I better not fucking see McQueary on the sidelines this weekend or I will freak out
That motherfucker could have stopped this shit dead in its tracks.
Penn State will never see a dime from me
In fact I doubt I would ever allow any of my yet to be born children to attend
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
They're trying to protect themselves.
No doubt a lot of them knew what happened and were complicit in the cover up. NO DOUBT.
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
who just asked that last question
because he is my hero
"you said you would come to a conclusion after an investigation
but there has been no investigation yet"
How is McQueary surviving this?
I mean, I don’t want to hate on him… but seriously?!
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At this point, I'm going to hate on him.
Sandusky doomed this entire fucking school and McQueary was the first line of defense.
because the BOT
is a bunch of idiotic cowardly bastards.
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
"The facts will come out in the longer term, and the facts will shed light on the situation"
Oh god I miss Rendell so much
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
He had the stones to say FUCK YOU to media types.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
by SubLime on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No No No
Rendell was and is awful, he’d make some stange and inappropriate joke then grandstand aimlessly.
by ChillBillinChina on Nov 10, 2011 1:11 AM EST up reply actions
how about
the players just don’t show up in protest of their coach being fired for guilty due to media opinion?
i hope this happens
I hope Joe walks into the stadium and sees who will stop him
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
This would kick ass
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
as would I
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
Doubt Joe would want that
But I was wondering the same thing.
Beware of the toothpick, it knows what you're thinking.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Our Boad of Trustees in their finest hours.
Holy shit, I’ve never been so disappointed in my life. How can they so blatently admit to this being a knee jerk reaction to the media?
"We did this to serve the best long-term interests of the university"
bullshit. they are doing this to save their reputation.
they are giving the media what it wants
Defense wins championships
by psu_all_day on Nov 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
STOP FUCKING SIDESTEPPING QUESTIONS CORBETT SHIT
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Got to espnnews/espnu
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
OMG
Sorry Penn State :( Wish he didn’t go out this way
by edro on Nov 9, 2011 10:23 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Holy fuck
Did they kill it when asked to define “Best interest of the university in regards to Paterno?”
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
What doesn't make sense
He already gave them an easy out by stepping down on his own. They didn’t need to do this.
because there assholes
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
The media didn't think that was enough.
So they responded by doing what their media overlords told them to do.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
by psume06 on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
"The board doesn't know anything"
Best Corbett quote of the night
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
We don't know anything.
But we’ll pick and choose who to fire, who to retain, and who to allow to resign with severance anyway.
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
nope
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
I don't live in PA and when I googled Corbett that wasn't the pic I found
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
So Paterno now has no reason to not come out and damn the entire University
I hope he takes down everyone
by ppfcpp on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Well that’s not entirely true. I mean, legally, there is a lot he still shouldn’t say.
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
He should say whatever he wants (that is true).
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Truth. Like an 85 year old man should be concerned about litigation.
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by Adam Collyer on Nov 10, 2011 12:06 AM EST up reply actions
This was done so fucking prematurely.
And they’re admitting it!
by jdj5045 on Nov 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
That last question was awesome
Corbett is so fucking retarded
that's not Corbett, it's John Surma
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
Seriously
Corbett and that guy look nothing alike…? C’mon ppl..
by ChillBillinChina on Nov 10, 2011 1:13 AM EST up reply actions
Ganim: Trustees won't address why Paterno can't coach final game.
and
Paterno fired over the phone.
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Oh god it is wonderful to see Corbett get shit on
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions
"You don't rush to judgement about facts, but you rush to judgement about Paterno"
fucking nailed it
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
How the fuck did this guy get elected governor?
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Yeah it's John Surma, I got the Corbett thing wrong and that's on me
That being said, I still dislike Corbett
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
Thank God...
I think — I haven’t voted in PA in over 20 years.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
this just proves my theory on the way our world works
The people who hold positions of great power in our society are clearly the least suited to hold that type of power.
exhibit A right fucking here
Defense wins championships
by psu_all_day on Nov 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Future Penn State students will study this case study on how not to handle a crisis.
Or a press conference. Unbelievable.
great line of questions
they had no additional info…fuck the press, fuck ESPN, lynch style is how they roll
Geez, good call
I didn’t even notice that until now.
Well then, how the fuck did this guy get elected Vice Chairman of the Board?
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Really he just brought the sick kids at Hershey into this?
He can really go to he’ll now
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
Please tell me someone is DVRing this press conference
I want to send a copy to the University along with my pledge to never give another cent
I've dealt with my sadness for the past 5 days. The only thing this provokes is anger.
I am as loyal a Penn Stater as you can find. Or at least I was.
This was a tragic event that snowballed into a crisis and is about to become a war.
I have never seen anyone or anything handle a situation as badly as Penn State handled this.
The University has sided with the angry mob against Joe. When the dust settles and the mob is gone, they’ll find a lot (most?) of their formerly loyal supporters gone, too. I’ll be one of them.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:27 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
amen
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Someone get me a list of the current trustees
They showed what they are today, they showed they’re a bunch of cowards. Penn State will not see a dime from me for as long as a single one of these “men” remain on the board.
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
http://www.psu.edu/trustees/membership.html
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, it worked less than 24 hours ago
isn’t anymore
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Or the BOT removed it in cowardice.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
by psume06 on Nov 9, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Time for civil war in State College
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST reply actions
Civila War
Where is Rambler? Rambler knows civil war!
by PSUtony on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
All I know is that one side showed no respect for evidence (WHICH THEY ADMITTED! THEY ADMITTED IT! IN PUBLIC! WHAT IDIOT DOES THAT! ALL CAPS WILL GET ME IN THIS WEEK IN SCHADENFREUDE, BUT THEY ACTUALLY ADMITTED THAT AND THOUGHT WE WOULD ACCEPT IT!) or jus
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Admit it he did...
And I doubt he realized that until he was off stage.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Joe paterno's last great act...
might be taking the fall for the entire university during this mess.
by jdj5045 on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
His last great act could be stopping a riot, like he quashed the snow ball throwing against Michigan a few years back
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope he spills it all
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
by letsgopsu on Nov 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Burn the place down.
If they don’t turn shit around AND FAST, I will no longer be a college football fan. There’s no other school that stands for what Penn State did, and if I’m cheering for players getting paid, it’ll be the NFL.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
There's still I-AA ball. I'm about to jump ship to being a I-AA fan (now known as FCS). Cheering for St. Francis. Why? They actually represent what Penn State was supposed to.
Sure, they never win games, but there’s a lot more important things than winning football games.
Indeed. And I should take back the title of my post. I just can't believe they pulled this shit.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Our admin is very adept at handling this
Sure you are. It’s shown all week
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
Any money I was going to send to Penn State
Will be re-directed to THON. At least I know these fuckers won’t see any of it.
by cjapsu on Nov 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You could go straight to the Four Diamonds Fund
and then it won’t even travel through University Park
our administration
is very adept and handling these sort of affairs….BULLSHIT IF IT WAS YOU WOULD’VE ANSWERED QUESTIONS FIVE DAYS AGO AND NOT RUSHED TO A JUDGEMENT CHOICE TO PLEASE THE MEDIA
the questions were great
the answers were worthless
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
This is how the world ends
Not with a bang, but with a whimper.
I could not be more disgusted right now.
by MorgantownLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ben_Jones88 Ben Jones
Students surrounding Paterno shrine. Pictures and tears all around. twitpic.com/7clu3m
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions
So how do we go about ousting the entire board?
What a bunch of fucking asswipes
by ppfcpp on Nov 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I'm ready and willing to dig up anything necessary.
This is a clusterfuck.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
The only people that wanted Joe out were the media and a few people who disliked Penn State.
by boilerjake on Nov 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not true.
Many a Penn State fan has wanted Joe out just for losing football games. Some of them have posted in this thread.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
this is true
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
I can't help but feel we have just crossed the Rubicon
and the future is scary
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
My God, I can't believe it actually happend this way!
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think I could have ever imagined this
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Brother, do yourself a favor
Leave. This place is no place for anyone. I’m only here because I’m too torn up as a Penn State fan to go elsewhere.
You’ve still got an actually competent athletic department and, more importantly, nothing you can possibly say can console us.
But thanks for being a good guy.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted Joe out because I thought he was too old and couldn't handle the responsibility...
Not because the media decided he was the anti-Christ.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
This I can deal with
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:30 PM EST up reply actions
Can't say what Joe did wrong
Brilliant
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
by LegalLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
God, ugh..... how many people will boycott this game.....
Kinda wanna wear black, but at the same time, want to wear white. Ohhh…. my….
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, yeah, it seems like the best decision at the moment
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
I hoped and prayed Penn State wouldn’t handle it this way. But they have. I’m pretty sure I’m done with Penn State football – unless Joe does something to change my mind.
Tom Bradley for offensive coordinator.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Rambler I have thought about this too
I thought we were above this whole situation. In some ways I wish he would have died on the sidelines. At least that would have a shred of dignity to it.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
I haven't.
I will watch the rest of this season because I love these players and love their coaches, but that’s it.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's where I am right now.
No longer making the drive to see this game (and I was planning on it since Nebraska was announced). I then wanted to see JoePa’s last home game. Now I will cheer on the players. I hope they all transfer out, and I am done watching Penn State sports as a fan unless, as you said, JoePa makes me change my mind.
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 9, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
yeah I was going to coach my playoff game and then drive 12 hours to see this
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
I didn't feel like crying until just now when I stopped and realized that they betrayed the players too.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I hope they all transfer out too
I don’t want a football program if the administration uses it as a scapegoat. My saturdays in the fall just became more free.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
that is going through my mind
but at the very least I am not willing to give up in this group of guys before the season is over
I will take a break next year
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
ME TOOO
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
Can't give up this year
I hope the players win every last one of them
yep win the paterno stag trophy and then have mcgloin tell the bot to go to hell
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
I don't klnow how they will focus
but i know paterno taught them to be stand up guys and i feel they will
Totally with you
My Penn State gear isn’t going in the trash. But it’s getting put away indefinitely.
Holy crap, I’m going to have to buy some new T-shirts. Like, tonight.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I'm going to have to find myself some Joe Paterno gear
I never thought I’d have to make the distinction.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My license plate is
PENST8R. I’m going to the DMV tomorrow.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
by Paige2PSU on Nov 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Don't be ashamed of being a Penn Stater.
Be ashamed of the horrible decisions by a few.
by lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This^
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
I'm seriously considering
resigning my Presidency in protest.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
lThat would take more guts
than anyone else on the BOT
No, don't
Inform whoever of how Joe has been treated. You’re their link to the real news. Take advantage of it
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
My Lion Heads and Paw
will remain on my car. MK is not taking them off hers either.
Reputation-Vile Thing! (Othello)
I might wear mine more...
I can’t tacitly relinquish our university to these creeps.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
I will support the players this season
But my money is going directly to the Eberly college of science from here on out
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
They’ve been wanting a reason since he told Curley and Spanier to GTFO.
"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on earth."
-Roberto
by blackjackfishtaco on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
SOMEBODY ASK WHOM ON THE BOARD WAS AWARE OF SANDUSKY'S ACTIONS!!!\
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
HAHAHAHAHA
Are yu aware the students are rioting downtown right now
Ohhhh Surma burn about knowing the students are rioting
And it was a massive fail.
Not like this
They are going to investigate this after they fired Joe? He never had a chance to defend himself. Very disappointing…
"There is a process for trustee ship"
People are asking for justification tonight….
“I’ve told you all I can tell you about that”
Burn state college burn. Please.
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST reply actions
Wow, impressive. Burn down people's businesses.
We play tackle football.
by Bellanca on Nov 9, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
FUCK RIGHT
Burn the homes and burn the businesses! Joe built the team, Joe built the community, and Joe built state college as a business center. If Joe must go, the so should everything he built. THIS IS BULLSHIT!
Being a fan isn’t about watching the team win. It’s about watching the team no matter what happens.
by Horse N Buggy on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
Evidently he's a CEO...
You know, like the US Steel clown we just watched.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
wow great story Bellanca
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:36 PM EST up reply actions
WTF? how is Curley still employed in all of this??
by edro on Nov 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Except how the fuck you can fire the most influential person in the history of the program!
Being a fan isn’t about watching the team win. It’s about watching the team no matter what happens.
by Horse N Buggy on Nov 9, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Except how the fuck you can fire the most influential person in the history of the program! school
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Just one more Game
Let him coach against Nebraska, say goodbye and retire.
Beware of the toothpick, it knows what you're thinking.
that's all I was hoping for
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST up reply actions
This guy is a moron
"It's not just linebackers. This is Penn State linebackers, man. We're a certain type. We've gotta be aggressive, relentless, focused. Don't talk. Don't talk at all. We don't showboat or anything. We just play hard and get the job done." -Khairi Fortt
Agreed
Ed Snider is a crotchety old fuck.
That is all.
by EREX21 on Nov 9, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
yep
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
He certainly did
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Nov 9, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, the facial expression of everyone on TV right now:
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by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST reply actions
I don't know the answer to that
Facepalm
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST reply actions
This could not have been handled worse
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
the only person to show remorse
is the only person to be fired. Lesson learned? Don’t be admit to being sorry, and don’t report wrong doing.
by psualum9931 on Nov 9, 2011 10:34 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Great last question
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
Yeah, I'd get out of there as fast as possible
Bad things happen to people that don't deserve it. Look at Joe Paterno
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:34 PM EST reply actions
And a coward's exit.
Holy Fuck.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
by SubLime on Nov 9, 2011 10:34 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
We don't have all the facts
but we are going to fire the one person who has shown remorse and who has not been indicted of a crime.
by psualum9931 on Nov 9, 2011 10:35 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
many of us are...
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not even an alumni and I can barely hold back tears. Just a fan of Paterno since I was 4 and I can’t believe this his happening.
by BrianS on Nov 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Matt's staying level headed
Can’t say I agree, but he is staying level headed
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:36 PM EST reply actions
I'm sitting here in tears and I'm a diehard Purdue fan.
by boilerjake on Nov 9, 2011 10:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
over being a Purdue fan?
sorry… just trying to make light… we all feel this way, my friend. Glad to see it stretches outside of SC for the old man
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 PM EST up reply actions
You did just make me laugh.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
Join us this weekend.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
that's good... lol
glad you took it as a joke :)
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 10, 2011 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
No, Matt
They made the decision they thought was best for their own sorry asses.
Millen's not so bad right now.
He’s very poignant so far.
Millen is doing well imo
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Maybe now Joe can talk and tell us what really happened?
I Know Nothing! They were just Horsing Around!
by joefromboalsburg on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST reply actions
I have never wanted to hear from someone so bad.
BSD Wentworth
Co-Founding Partner
Chariman, Hiring Committee*
*Accepting Applications
by PSUinBOSSton on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
YES
YES. I can’t wait to hear from Joe
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
state of shock
& sick to my stomach.
"a Pride of Lions that is Penn State football. All of us - players, coaches, students, alumni & fans - are in the Pride. And once in, you never get out." - Jay Paterno
God, just when I think I'll be able to sleep
This happens. I haven’t slept well since Friday night.
I have been up since 2:30 a.m.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
From an Iowa fan
This is terrible. I feel for you guys, there are no words to describe how stupid this is.
I want rational discourse, not people claiming to be rational debaters while demonizing any opposition as torch-wielding, fire-crazed zealots or kool-aid drinking sycophants. -- RossWB
by SaturdayMorningKegStanzis on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST reply actions
If the Board fired Joe without learning exactly what he knew and when...
…then they made a big mistake. Reading between the lines of a grand jury report and bowing to the pressure of national media isn’t the best way to do this.
There is so much that nobody has learned yet. Firing Paterno and even Spanier without asking questions is making heads roll for the sake of making heads roll.
by BlitzburghBlog on Nov 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
thanks
no one is talking about the fact that we still don’t know the whole story
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
"This is the first time we're mentioning Jerry Sandusky's name"
That is all anyone needs to hear about this coverage
Agh! CNN saying the students at Old Main are chanting for Sandusky
In fact they are chanting “F the trustees”
16365 native
by SNOI7 on Nov 9, 2011 10:39 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Either Penn State took down the Board membership list
Or it;s been taken down by massive amounts of traffic
The guy doing all the talking was John Surma, vice chm
What an asshole
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
I said this - cowardice.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
WRONG! It loaded for me:
Current Membership
MEMBERS EX OFFICIO
THOMAS W. CORBETT, JR. *Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
GRAHAM B. SPANIER President, The Pennsylvania State University (Secretary of the Board of Trustees)
GEORGE D. GREIG Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
RICHARD J. ALLAN Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
RONALD J. TOMALIS Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Note: The date in parantheses following each name indicates the year in which the term will expire. Trustees appointed by the Governor serve until their successors have been appointed and confirmed.
APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR
ALVIN H. CLEMENS (2012) Past Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Provident
MARK H. DAMBLY (2014) President, Pennrose Properties, LLC
MICHAEL F. DiBERARDINIS (2012) Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources, City of Philadelphia; Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recreation
PETER A. KHOURY (2014) Undergraduate Student, The Pennsylvania State University
IRA M. LUBERT (2013) Chairman and Co-founder, Independence Capital Partners and Lubert Adler Partners L.P.
PAUL H. SILVIS (2013) Head Coach, SilcoTek
ELECTED BY ALUMNI
MARIANNE E. ALEXANDER (2014) President Emerita of the Public Leadership Education Network and CEO of Big Spoon Enterprises
H. JESSE ARNELLE (2014) Attorney
STEPHANIE N. DEVINEY (2013) Attorney at Law, Fox Rothschild LLP
STEVE A. GARBAN (2013) Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations/Treasurer Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University (Chairman of the Board of Trustees)
DAVID R. JONES (2012) Assistant Managing Editor (Retired), The New York Times
DAVID M. JOYNER (2012) Corporate Medical Director and Partner, Occupational Athletics Incorporated
JOEL N. MYERS (2014) President, AccuWeather, Incorporated
ANNE RILEY (2012) Teacher
PAUL V. SUHEY (2013) Orthopedic Surgeon, Martin & Suhey Orthopedics
ELECTED BY DELEGATES FROM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
KEITH W. ECKEL (2013) Sole Proprietor and President, Fred W. Eckel and Sons Farms, Incorporated
SAMUEL E. HAYES, JR. (2013)
BARRON L. HETHERINGTON (2012) Special Advisor to the Governor, PA Department of Agriculture; Owner, B & R Farms
BETSY E. HUBER (2014) Immediate Past Master, Pennsylvania State Grange
KEITH E. MASSER (2014) Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sterman Masser, Incorporated
CARL T. SHAFFER (2012) President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
ELECTED BY BOARD REPRESENTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
JAMES S. BROADHURST (2014) Chairman, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Incorporated
KENNETH C. FRAZIER (2012) President & Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Company, Incorporated
EDWARD R. HINTZ, JR. (2012) President, Hintz Capital Management, Incorporated
KAREN B. PEETZ (2013) Vice Chairman, CEO of Financial Markets and Treasury Services, Bank of New York Mellon
LINDA B. STRUMPF (2014) Retired Chief Investment Officer, The Helmsley Charitable Trust
JOHN P. SURMA (2013) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, United States Steel Corporation
(Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees)
EMERITI TRUSTEES
CHARLES C. BROSIUS Retired President, Marlboro Mushrooms
WALTER J. CONTI Retired Owner, Cross Keys Inn/Pipersville Inn
DONALD M. COOK, JR. Retired President, SEMCOR, Incorporated
MARIAN U. BARASH COPPERSMITH Retired Chairman of the Board, The Barash Group
ROBERT M. FREY Attorney-at-Law, Frey & Tiley, P.C.
J. LLOYD HUCK Retired Chairman of the Board, Merck and Company, Incorporated
EDWARD P. JUNKER III Retired Vice Chairman, PNC Bank Corporation
ROGER A. MADIGAN Retired State Senator, 23rd Senatorial District
ROBERT D. METZGAR Former President, North Penn Pipe & Supply, Incorporated
BARRY K. ROBINSON Attorney-at-Law
L. J. ROWELL, JR. Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Provident Mutual Life Insurance
CECILE M. SPRINGER President, Springer Associates
HELEN D. WISE Former Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Secretary of the Cabinet, Governor’s Office
BOYD E. WOLFF Retired, Owner and Operator Wolfden Farms
QUENTIN E. WOOD Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Quaker State Corporation
EDWARD P. ZEMPRELLI Attorney
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
there's always a student rep
unanimous
sucks for that kid
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
it can be found here
http://www.psu.edu/trustees/membership.html
But it’s down. Not sure if the board took it down themselves, or what.
Thank-you
Now I can make plenty of copies for the game saturday.
Current Membership
MEMBERS EX OFFICIO
THOMAS W. CORBETT, JR. *Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
GRAHAM B. SPANIER President, The Pennsylvania State University (Secretary of the Board of Trustees)
GEORGE D. GREIG Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
RICHARD J. ALLAN Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
RONALD J. TOMALIS Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Education
Note: The date in parantheses following each name indicates the year in which the term will expire. Trustees appointed by the Governor serve until their successors have been appointed and confirmed.
APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR
ALVIN H. CLEMENS (2012) Past Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Provident
MARK H. DAMBLY (2014) President, Pennrose Properties, LLC
MICHAEL F. DiBERARDINIS (2012) Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources, City of Philadelphia; Commissioner, Department of Parks and Recreation
PETER A. KHOURY (2014) Undergraduate Student, The Pennsylvania State University
IRA M. LUBERT (2013) Chairman and Co-founder, Independence Capital Partners and Lubert Adler Partners L.P.
PAUL H. SILVIS (2013) Head Coach, SilcoTek
ELECTED BY ALUMNI
MARIANNE E. ALEXANDER (2014) President Emerita of the Public Leadership Education Network and CEO of Big Spoon Enterprises
H. JESSE ARNELLE (2014) Attorney
STEPHANIE N. DEVINEY (2013) Attorney at Law, Fox Rothschild LLP
STEVE A. GARBAN (2013) Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations/Treasurer Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University (Chairman of the Board of Trustees)
DAVID R. JONES (2012) Assistant Managing Editor (Retired), The New York Times
DAVID M. JOYNER (2012) Corporate Medical Director and Partner, Occupational Athletics Incorporated
JOEL N. MYERS (2014) President, AccuWeather, Incorporated
ANNE RILEY (2012) Teacher
PAUL V. SUHEY (2013) Orthopedic Surgeon, Martin & Suhey Orthopedics
ELECTED BY DELEGATES FROM AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES
KEITH W. ECKEL (2013) Sole Proprietor and President, Fred W. Eckel and Sons Farms, Incorporated
SAMUEL E. HAYES, JR. (2013)
BARRON L. HETHERINGTON (2012) Special Advisor to the Governor, PA Department of Agriculture; Owner, B & R Farms
BETSY E. HUBER (2014) Immediate Past Master, Pennsylvania State Grange
KEITH E. MASSER (2014) Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sterman Masser, Incorporated
CARL T. SHAFFER (2012) President, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
ELECTED BY BOARD REPRESENTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
JAMES S. BROADHURST (2014) Chairman, Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Incorporated
KENNETH C. FRAZIER (2012) President & Chief Executive Officer, Merck & Company, Incorporated
EDWARD R. HINTZ, JR. (2012) President, Hintz Capital Management, Incorporated
KAREN B. PEETZ (2013) Vice Chairman, CEO of Financial Markets and Treasury Services, Bank of New York Mellon
LINDA B. STRUMPF (2014) Retired Chief Investment Officer, The Helmsley Charitable Trust
JOHN P. SURMA (2013) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, United States Steel Corporation
(Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees)
EMERITI TRUSTEES
CHARLES C. BROSIUS Retired President, Marlboro Mushrooms
WALTER J. CONTI Retired Owner, Cross Keys Inn/Pipersville Inn
DONALD M. COOK, JR. Retired President, SEMCOR, Incorporated
MARIAN U. BARASH COPPERSMITH Retired Chairman of the Board, The Barash Group
ROBERT M. FREY Attorney-at-Law, Frey & Tiley, P.C.
J. LLOYD HUCK Retired Chairman of the Board, Merck and Company, Incorporated
EDWARD P. JUNKER III Retired Vice Chairman, PNC Bank Corporation
ROGER A. MADIGAN Retired State Senator, 23rd Senatorial District
ROBERT D. METZGAR Former President, North Penn Pipe & Supply, Incorporated
BARRY K. ROBINSON Attorney-at-Law
L. J. ROWELL, JR. Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Provident Mutual Life Insurance
CECILE M. SPRINGER President, Springer Associates
HELEN D. WISE Former Deputy Chief of Staff for Programs and Secretary of the Cabinet, Governor’s Office
BOYD E. WOLFF Retired, Owner and Operator Wolfden Farms
QUENTIN E. WOOD Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Quaker State Corporation
EDWARD P. ZEMPRELLI Attorney
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Love how Spanier is still on there
Fricken asshats
riot
should go to sandusky’s house and voice their opinions and see how he feels bout ruining this entire university and joe’s legacy
do you think they called to tell Paterno
or is he finding out on TV?
they called him
"It's not just linebackers. This is Penn State linebackers, man. We're a certain type. We've gotta be aggressive, relentless, focused. Don't talk. Don't talk at all. We don't showboat or anything. We just play hard and get the job done." -Khairi Fortt
Fired over the phone.
BSD Wentworth
Co-Founding Partner
Chariman, Hiring Committee*
*Accepting Applications
by PSUinBOSSton on Nov 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
they're a bunch of fucking cowards
What do you think?
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
yep, used this thing to promote his own career
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
he has been jumping on any venue that would have him and pushed his Joe Must Go Now mantra
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
I especially liked
how he dismissed student support for him as being “only concerned with football”
yeah what an asshole...
he doesn’t need his joe paterno voodoo doll anymore. go back to arkansas or wherever he’s from.
Great.
The players are headed downtown.
BSD Wentworth
Co-Founding Partner
Chariman, Hiring Committee*
*Accepting Applications
Oh god, this cannot end well
Please someone stop this before the program is completely canceled.
i was just thinking that
I wouldn’t mind as long as it came from the players
Any player who boycotts the game and loses a scholarship, I will personally send him tuition
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
COUNT ME IN
Pickup game on Joe’s lawn, coached by Joe? Let’s make it happen!
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
If Astorino is leading it, maybe
God help us if Chaz Powell is in the front of the pack
Silas tweeted it
"You should see our backup punter, he’s an even more impressive running back than Trent Richardson." -cjapsu 9/11/11
Paterno's house
How quickly are the students going to get to Joe’s house?
"It's beyond criminal"
YES! Keep preaching Matt!
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I never believed that a man who gave his life to an institution like Penn State would be turned against by the same people he's worked so hard to do right by.
A plateau is a high form of flattery.
by Assorted Fruit on Nov 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Et tu Brute?
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
This is the first line that came to my mind
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
i'm not surprised
Many were jealous and resentful of his success.
more of the way he handled success
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
They couldn't hate him
because he didn’t gloat in victory.
So they hated him for it.
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
by Kyle_Martin on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
people love to hate those who do good
See Tim Tebow…how much would people love to see him involved in a scandal? Why? Because he stands for something.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions
I never hated Tebow as a person
hated how much ESPN shoved him down our throats
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
but still wouldn't people gloat in his downfall much like they are in Joe's?
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Penn State and State College are going to be nuts tonight
I’m not supporting Penn State anymore. I’m sorry for the players. They don’t deserve this. But I can’t spend my money at that place. They are disgusting.
I think more than anything
Millen was for the university trying to save face at all costs.
Yep
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
i am sorry foire his ass too
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
I just don't get it.
How do you fire an employee because he didn’t go above and beyond company policy?
This had to happen.
You’re all enraged, and I get that, but this was over once Paterno tried to call the Board’s bluff this afternoon. He tried a power play and failed.
I just hope everyone up there is safe tonight. Afraid of what I’m going to wake up and read.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 10:45 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
No it didn't
and you are wrong once again. Keep trying though, it might work out eventually.
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
If you turn the Patronizing dial up to 11, maybe they will start letting you put fanposts up at BHGP?
by elefantstn on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You're going to wake up to people angry with the way the university treated a man who deserved nothing of the kind.
I’m shocked, Chris. So shocked!
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
Joe is the only one who was fired
And you think that’s right Chris?
Chris this did not have to happen.
This was completely mishandled, from start to finish by everyone in the Administration. We have a criminal still on staff, another “in retirement” and the one man that has spoke about what happened was fired tonight without the board apparently knowing any facts, or conducting an investigation.
This is a witch hunt at best, and I’m frankly ashamed that you support it in any fashion.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
by mvrck on Nov 9, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Watch yourself Chris
This place does not need you condescending on top of everything.
by jtothep on Nov 9, 2011 10:49 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
It's not meant to be condescending.
I honestly do understand how people are upset. Penn State’s football program essentially harbored a pedophile in its building for a decade. Kids were abused in the football building. People knew. Those people had to go.
I have no idea why Curley and McQueary are still employed.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
I might buy this - maybe.
I’d love to see you explain that tweet of yours, sir.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
I’m sure it impresses the cool kids’ table in the middle school world of linkfarming third-tier college sports blogs.
And then now that everyone here (rightly) hates him, he’ll be able to martyr himself to ElevenWarriors or some shit.
by elefantstn on Nov 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
People are advocating violence and rioting?
Fucking insane.
If it was you in the shower with Jerry, you’d want someone to speak up on your behalf if you were too scared. That’s where the outrage should be. The asshole who committed the crimes and the people who did nothing to stop him.
If that upsets anyone, tough shit.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
If it gets the point across, yes
Go Boston Tea Party on this bitch
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Sweet, more righteousness on top of everything
Like there wasn’t enough of that already in the pitchforks.
by jtothep on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
You mean the assholes that are on an approved retirement, and still employed by PSU on leave?
I’m not advocating any violence, but mass demonstration is not an illogical or insane response to an injustice.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Mass Demonstration
is an innately American response.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
The advocating of violence is over the top
but seriously Chris? You’re the leader of a PENN STATE BLOG!! And you’re calling the Penn State fans crazy because they are a little emotional because their head coach just got fired???
I know you’ve been super pissed by this entire thing since it came out Saturday. You can tell by your articles and comments. I guess I just expected more from you as the leader of the blog to have a little more decency with what you do.
If you want out. Just leave. Ask Mike to come back. Or give it over to Ben or somebody else. But if you can’t handle that people are upset by this, then I guess I really misinterpreted the kind of person I thought you were.
by GMac14 on Nov 9, 2011 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
He is a leader only because the old one moved on to a higher calling
He didn’t build this place, nor did he give it the sense of community that was here for a long time before he came aboard.
Just wanted to point that out.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:13 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
If I was on the board of trustees here at BSD
You would be fired via telephone
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:11 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Yeah, but firing a man over the phone
who had the smaller role in all of this? Like Jesus Christ, yes that is upsetting. We can say that
Chris, this might not be the best time to say that though
Shit, I can sympathize with your opinion, but I dunno, maybe save this for another day?
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
You've long struggled with your intent & result
And that’s if you’re given a big benefit of the doubt. And you’re smart enough to reply with extra words to mitigate your originals.
But you’re gonna go with ‘essentially’ again after the trouble you’ve had with that in the past? On this day? And with as far apart as Information is from Fact in all this shit?
Be smart. Everybody still needs BSD in order to rebuild.
Condescending? How about realistic and grown up perspective.
If it was your family member in the shower with JS you would be enraged. Joe and MM had an opportunity to prevent future child assaults, they punted and kids got hurt.
The fact that Curley/MM are still employed is beyond disgusting.
May no act.................
by SweepTheLeg on Nov 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Bulshit. All we know is that he did what he was supposed to do.
What don’t know what transpired afterwards – and apparently NEITHER DOES THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES!!!
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Seriously, we don't know what Joe or MM did or did not do
after the initial report to Curly and Schultz. So how about we wait until all the facts come out? But apparently that doesn’t make any sense to you or the board.
by lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
STL, you've been far too simplistic in this whole thing
If Black & White is your bag, fine, but spare me the grown-up scold
Honestly, reading the majority of the comments
I don’t like Chris’s opinion in this instance, I don’t agree with it
But I will say it’s a legitimate one, and one that should be listened too. Like it or not, with the way things were, it wouldn’t have gotten better for Joe. The public perception would’ve gotten worse.
Basically, this is the worst way for him to go out. But at the same time, for his reputation, it might be the best. Assuming he gives an interview, that is.
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Also, the majority of the comments from espn, ABC, Rivals/Yahoo syndicate, and CNN
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
Chris is right
He’s been right all along.
I don’t think this is only about “public perception,” either. It was the right thing to do. Many of you clamoring about the “mob mentality” are engaged in exactly that.
by tuscaloosalion on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
You can't have it both ways.
Fire the only guy who did anything (even if it wasn’t enough) while admitting you had no factual basis for doing so while letting people who are charged with crimes keep getting paid, because ESPN told you to do so?
Not the right thing to do.
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
by WorldBFat on Nov 9, 2011 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
I agree
as far as the employment of Curley and McQueary is, well, insane.
But that doesn’t mean Paterno SHOULD be employed. He shouldn’t. And, man, it kills me to say that. It kills me. If I could make myself deny it, I would.
I respect a lot of the people on here tonight, and I understand how and why they feel the way they do … but there are also posts criticizing mob mentality followed in earnest by posts endorsing riots.
by tuscaloosalion on Nov 9, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
So, unlike, Penn State, do you have any evidence to support your conclusion that Paterno shouldn’t be employed?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Say what you will, the national media is driving a Terror and tonight it claimed Joseph V. Paterno as another victim
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Seriously
Why not just write for Pennlive man.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
a thought....
expect rioting to occur, but am wondering if due to this, will PSU not play anymore football games this year?
One of the deepest fears of the NCAA
is that the players choose not to play some game of enormous economic value. The one that’s been discussed most often in the past is the NCAA basketball title game, which is the NCAA’s biggest money maker.
I wanted to offer kudos for your coverage this week
Second to none, especially Ben Jones. I don’t envy your position at all, but you as a blog have handled it very well.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
LMAO love rinaldi
they ahve no reason no timline for the firing
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
No kidding.
I’m popping Benadryl as we speak.
they
need to stop talking on cnn and let us hear what the crowd is saying damnit
u dont they are smug basrarrds
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
I need to see it to know that it actually happened - that he actually said they fired the man without evidence.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
Agree.
For some reason my Sports tier on cable isn’t working. I am so going off on Charter tomorrow morning.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
Chris Fowler just called Joe deluded
FUCK HIM
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST reply actions
Uh oh
CNN reporter says someone yelled “Beaver Canyon” and the students started walking
16365 native
It could get ugly now.
I hope atleast they get the BOT cars flipped over.
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:51 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Dear Penn State,
As someone who didn’t attend Penn State, I wanted to remain loyal to you. I was willing to accept the situation until you caved to public pressure, admitted to firing a man without evidence, and did it over the phone!
I hope you enjoy the satisfaction you get from the consoling media.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
This CNN coverage and video coverage is gonna make us look soo bad on top of how bad the BoT has made us look.
You know what? Who cares?
Penn State, what it was, is DEAD. Anything that happens after this doesn’t matter. IT’S DEAD.
The mob is headed to the streets of town...
And the riot is on.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
I thought this place was a place to express our emotions
not be mocked by our responses on Twitter. Geez, really people? People’s hears are breaking, have some sympathy.
by mleepsu08 on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
scrappled Chris G. @ BSD
Reaction at BSD is 98% RAGE, 2% GRRR right now. Insane people. PSU harbored a pedophile for a decade.
Seriously, ban me, but you’re a dick.
Luring recruits with my new "Posting HD" scheme since '08.
by 06Lion on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
yeah really. differing opinions is fine, we get that
but that was extremely insulting
by mleepsu08 on Nov 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
That's what we get.
Fuck you.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
Seriously. Looks like he has a career in the media though.
No thought, no guts, just stupid.
You know what?
I came to BSD because I was disgusted with BWI and FOS. I can leave this site in the dust too. Pity.
If the BoT can throw Joe out
The the board of BSD can throw Chris out
Being a fan isn’t about watching the team win. It’s about watching the team no matter what happens.
by Horse N Buggy on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Should be.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Ditto.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Because telling your readership that they are insane.
Is a rational and logical thing to do.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
by mvrck on Nov 9, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
I miss the old mike
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Always have
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Nov 9, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and if anyone else wants to get banned tonight, step on up.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Not against either side
but you are banning people for voicing their opinion?
http://twitter.com/tmaluchnik
Ban me, MTF
I don’t give a fuck anyomore
Being a fan isn’t about watching the team win. It’s about watching the team no matter what happens.
by Horse N Buggy on Nov 9, 2011 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Chris, be just like the PSU BoT
Silence those who do not agree with you or see things as you do.
Being a fan isn’t about watching the team win. It’s about watching the team no matter what happens.
by Horse N Buggy on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
You are toeing dangerously towards AOT territory Chris.
Please step back and take a moment here.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Chris, c'mon man, I think you've done a fine job
But, you can’t kick the hornets nest in this instance. Just don’t ban anyone, just…. I dunno, I just wouldn’t recommend this.
And yes, I’m speaking from experience. Not from want, contempt, or desire.
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
Opinions....we deal with yours
Deal with ours
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
Isn't that what we're doing here?
I think you’re wrong, you think I’m wrong. Deal with it.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That is exactly what I said
I am glad you understand me Grovich.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I could use a ban
I have no plans on returning here after tonight
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I would punch that guy
with corey giger’s phone if i could. and feel damn good about it.
by FB6244 on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely over the line from Chris
by bubba0077 on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yeah, I flagged a comment of his.
It probably redirects back to him, but whatever.
by gumbercules on Nov 9, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
trolling your own readers
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
by WorldBFat on Nov 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 12 recs
that is how you lead right there
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Pretty sure he was referring to advocating riot/violence over a coach getting fired
That is insane any day of the week and lack of perspective.
Against JS…understandable
May no act.................
I have respectfully and rationally disagreed with Chris over the past five days
But this blog is about community more than anything. No one who openly expresses contempt for this community should be running it, especially not at a time like this.
by newenglandnittanylion on Nov 9, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Contempt is for advocating riots/burning the joint down/violence
But I get your poinr
May no act.................
No it isn't
“98%” doesn’t reflect the proportion of people who are going over the top advocating a riot.
Wow
I’m only a casual PSU fan, my mom is an alum from the 70s, and I just come here to lurk occasionally, but wow. This is truly low class. Is this guy running the whole show here at BSD?
"When you give the Yankees a reprieve, they get up out of the chair and electrocute the warden." - Henry McLemore, Hearst Newspapers, 1941
by Captain_Mick on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Go to CNN, switch to CNN right now
Holy shit
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:53 PM EST reply actions
coret giger jsut valled all students morons
There are times when a corps commander's life does not count.
by psu in the w-b on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
that is because he is a moron
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This^
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
he once interviewed me for an article and as an 18 year old I knew I was smarter than him
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Chris Fowler:
“This is a business decision, not a moral decision.”
No shit.
by CvilleLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:53 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Isn't this what the press was bitching about Joe making in 2002?
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
by psume06 on Nov 9, 2011 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm a part time student that just got his grades back up to become full time again
Now i’m not so sure I want to give these people any more of my money
Oh c'mon SC, yes you do
give it time, it’s a terrible way to handle it but don’t pass up this opportunity
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
"Sing our love and loyalty"
I was afraid through all this that the Alma mater would start to ring hollow to me. Never thought that would be the line to do it though.
I will be loyal to Joe Paterno until the day I die, the university not so much.
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
No, burning diplomas never makes sense.
You worked hard for that.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
You can always order a new one.
Seriously. It doesn’t cost that much.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
Will the replacement have a non-Spanier signature on it?
If so, I’m in
16365 native
by SNOI7 on Nov 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
No, it should just be the same copy.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
Nevermind, I htought I'd get one without his sig
It doesnt make sense again
Thank God I've got a Bryce Jordan.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
by SubLime on Nov 9, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
As I said yesterday
it’s not like you need it except to show it off.
<3 this comment
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
So don't have him do the press conference
Why is that even being discussed?
CNN said a crowd was at Joe's house
And he came out, thanked them, and said he wasn’t the coach anymore then shut the door
16365 native
Well now that Joe's not encumbered by the university
I’m guessing you’ll get an ear-full tomorrow.
....
BreakingNews Breaking News
ex-Penn State Coach Paterno: ‘Right now, I’m not thefootball coach, and that’s something I have to get used to’ – AP
by KD1 on Nov 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
They discarded Joe.
When the pressure was on, the bastards just discarded him.
by CvilleLion on Nov 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Also, show on Saturday, Tom Bradley needs all the support we can give
Seriously, we all love Tom. It might be me just feeling this way, but I’d feel like we’d be turning our backs on Tom and Joe.
Joe wouldn’t want us to boycott.
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST reply actions 5 recs
The team should absolutely be supported, 100%
They don’t deserve this mess either.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree
" When you cross that Blue Line, you are mine...Across the Blue Line, it's all football. " " And what you need to do in your life is paint Blue Lines everywhere. " - Joe Paterno 2009
by BlueWhiteLife on Nov 9, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
I plan on being there and cheering harder than I ever have.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
REALLY?!!!!
This decision makes people rage like this? JoePa could’ve ended this years ago and did the minimum. FUCK trying to defend him. This makes you all look like idiots. Stop it.
by taggunner on Nov 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
And the first uninformed opinion shows up
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
by WorldBFat on Nov 9, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Reply to all:
“With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more.”
There you go. Words from His typewriter. Coulda, woulda, shoulda…
He didn’t call the cops. He left it in the hands of the fucktards above him and did whatever MJD is doing in that photo. Seriously.
I still want someone to explain to me how this justifies firing him.
Oh, wait, I know: by admitting to not having evidence, Penn State so much as admits to firing him just because the media was on their butt.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Evidence.
Are you really saying there is no evidence in this case that he didn’t do everything he should’ve done to stop the raping of children?
They said that publicly to cover Joe legally if he needs it. He likely will…
by taggunner on Nov 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, he likely will.
Based on what? The state’s lawyers saying he’s handled himself well? The state law backing up his legal actions? There is absolutely no way in hell “He did his legal job, but did not do his moral job” is going to work in a court of law.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
Civil Court.
It’s a little bit different, but people sometimes still have to pay when they don’t go to prison.
Met the minimum standards for avoiding criminal charges now = Handling himself well.
Keep in mind, that was the minimum for an 84 yo man who obviously inspires irrational loyalty in PA and can afford the best defense attorneys. If John Doe did the same thing, he’d be facing charges.
"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall
by GwinnettGamecock on Nov 9, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Met the minimum standards for avoiding criminal charges = facing charges
This is what happens when a southerner tries to string more than one sentence together. Forgets what happened way back in the first one.
by elefantstn on Nov 9, 2011 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Easy now I am a southerner now too.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
That doesn't even make sense.
"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall
by GwinnettGamecock on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
Just go get ready to watch USC get it handed to them by the Gators saturday
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
It actually makes perfect sense.
Work through it.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Makes sense
that she wouldn’t understand it
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
by Kyle_Martin on Nov 10, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
No if john doe did the same thing
He wouldn’t even be in the story. An advisor to an eye witness that passed it on to the correct people.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
He had a completely reasonable expectation that the situatino would be handled properly
once he set MM up with Curley and Shutlz. After that, WE DON’T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED!!!
Stop saying this.
We do know that LAW ENFORCEMENT and/or CPS was not informed. We know that he did not do enough.
THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD OF UP LAW ENFORCEMENT WAS INFORMED!
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 11:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
essentially the police commishioner
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Please.
“Mr. Schultz earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering at Penn State”
“Mr. Schultz oversaw the school’s human resources, police department, and other operations. He has chaired the Penn State Investment Council, which is responsible for more than $1.6 billion, and played a key role in the planning and construction of university facilities.”
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11311/1188148-143.stm#ixzz1dH4fTpHg
Mr. Schultz oversaw the school’s human resources, police department, and other operations. He has chaired the Penn State Investment Council, which is responsible for more than $1.6 billion, and played a key role in the planning and construction of university facilities
Here, I’ll let you read what you wrote again. Look really, really hard at the second thing in that list.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just in case you have trouble reading
POLICE DEPARTMENT
As in, oversaw the police department. Which is a real, live police department. With jurisdiction and everything!
Now, if I wanted to get something pushed to the top of the priority list, don’t you think I’d make a personal phone call to the mayor who would then tell the police chief that his job depended on putting the best guys on the case?
Or would you rather go stand in line with everyone else?
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Thanks.
Repetition is nice for some.. I see that he oversaw a lot of things and probably wasn’t particularly skilled to handle many of them. He’s not a “police commishioner [sic].” This is a fail of the whole chain. Joe certainly had the resources to see the whole thing go through and did less. He’s culpable. Give it up, Mr. Physicist.
Had you been on here the past three days
I would have been less antagonistic.
Then it was discussed rationally and logically with many differing opinions. Right now, not the time.
But furthermore, had Curly and Shultz, you know, done their jobs, this wouldn’t be an issue. If Sandusky hadn’t weaseled his way out of the 1998 incident by talking to the boy whom he raped’s mother this wouldn’t be an issue either
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
I've been reading all of the front page stuff and a lot of the comments.
It was simply the reaction tonight that made me react. I wish this was dealt with in 1998, but it wasn’t. Then the 2002 stuff came around and people acted like there was no history and basically said don’t do that here. That was, apparently, okay with the people still there (JoePa included), and more boys were exposed to JS.
I do not believe that Schultz was responsible for handling any of the non-financial activities of the police force. Here’s the chain of command from the website
http://www.police.psu.edu/documents/OrgChart%20Police%20&%20Public%20Safety.pdf
Thats fine
Honestly, I’m not in a good place right now to discuss this rationally or even close to level headed.
Maybe tomorrow. Right now the conversation would not be worthwhile to either one of us.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
You expect Joe to call 911 with this type of story?
He had to go to someone near the top of the ladder. This event took place under University Park jurisdiction. FACTS
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
If you want a job as an accountant
Why go apply to HR when you know the owner.
If you’re Joe, why go to the cops when you know the guy who runs the cops.
Seriously
Go look up Shultz’s job description. Read who reports to him. Then get back here.
Oh and for the inevitable, the UP police department is a real, live police department with real, live jurisdiction.
When you’ve actually done something except what ESPN or any other major media outlet, let us know
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
Next election for the Board of Trustees....
Vote against all incumbants!
Let this serve as the announcement of my candidacy for the BOT
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
by LegalLion on Nov 9, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Just an interesting piece of information on the Board of Trustees
Of the 27 voting seats, our illustrious governor either outright appoints, or has strong influence over, 18 of those seats. Surma is not there because he was elected. He is a sychophant.
*
Next election for the Board of Trustees....
Vote against all incumbents!
by PatMcPSU on Nov 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
JoePa Statement on WTAE Pittsburgh
…Right now I am not the football coach, and that’s something I’ll have to get used to.
Well they moved to live footage downtown... god this is gonna be ugly
TONS of people out
I'm sorry but that quote made me audibly laugh
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if anyone is acting in the interest of the university right now
I am a 4th generation alumni and I take comfort knowing my family was here long before, and will be here long after this mess. The people who truly care about this university will eventually prevail and see it through the storm. I am still proud to be a Penn State alumni.
Anyway, the flashlights eat our human power grids, our souls if you will. So i destroyed them, and if a few precious panties were burnt or soiled in the reckoning then so be it
by millzners on Nov 9, 2011 11:03 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
Yes.
I am not an alum, no one in my family is an alum, so I have always had a slightly different perspective than alums.
I never thought Penn State could treat Joe Paterno this way.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:04 PM EST up reply actions
And he deserved it.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
by Famous Duck on Nov 9, 2011 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, hi, Oregon fan.
Unlike Penn State, do you have any evidence?
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
I am not an alum either but my family has been employed there in numerous capacities for 40 plus years
It blows my mind that Penn State threw Joe into the flames to feed the mighty god called the Media.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Corey Giger
Has been spewing serious venom about Paterno all day over national tv.
by Btd121 on Nov 9, 2011 11:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Essentially how impressed he is at the rapid and appropriate decision making the BoT has done. He is saddened by the result, but has said all day that Joe needs to go.
Rapid and appropriate decision making?
Holy shit is this opposite day?
Look I dont wanna get killed if i am not translating this 100% accurately but he essentially is commending the BoT
I didn;t mean any malice towards you
Any analyst right now complimenting the board is ot of their minds.
As is everyone who is not emotionally connected to the decision.
"Lattimore, as the kids can say, can ball, and sometimes does it to the extent one might say [he] is out of control in his balling." - Spencer Hall
by GwinnettGamecock on Nov 9, 2011 11:40 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks for coming to let us know you believe what the national media tells you too
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Look deeper than an ESPN talking head and see if this is fair to Joe
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Regardless of whether you think Joe should or should not be the coach anymore
NOBODY can argue that the BoT or the school in general handled this properly.
by pf289 on Nov 9, 2011 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You can tell he's almost in tears
That says more than his words
If somehow this riot DOESN'T turn violent and destructive
(a longshot), this could be amazing
I wonder if Joe will live out the year.
I wonder if the Spaniel will live for a year.
Hang in there, friends. It will get better.
"What you are entrusted to do as a coach is to create an environment where your players have a chance to be successful." CHIP KELLY
Andy Roony lasted what, two weeks, after he retired?
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
not for the kids, not for the true victims
Why is Andrea Kramer trying to eye fuck me?
My name is not Bryce.
HEY! WILL YOU SHUT UP?!!!
by Im Chris Hansen on Nov 9, 2011 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
no they feel better now obviously
better find a new pic before I wear this out
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
by WorldBFat on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Rec-ity rec rec!
This solves nothing.
If safeguards against further abuse are not rapidly installed by the BoT, this will be a complete waste.
you guys make me sad
flame me for thinking about the kids all you want
Why is Andrea Kramer trying to eye fuck me?
My name is not Bryce.
HEY! WILL YOU SHUT UP?!!!
by Im Chris Hansen on Nov 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Here's the point.
Here’s your head.
Nothing that happened tonight had anything to do with the kids.
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
by WorldBFat on Nov 9, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
If safeguards against further abuse are not rapidly installed by the BoT, this will be a complete waste.
Explain how FIRE EVERYBODY does a better job of addressing the problem than changes to the system which allowed abuse to go unreported by those in power?
Especially since they haven’t even fired everybody yet. Just the guy whose firing would most please public opinion or whatever.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
and make no sense whatsoever
Because he;s the only person who showed any sense of remorse
Yeah, seriously
But no one in the media wants to talk about Tim Curley or Gary Schultz or whoever, because they’re not Joe Paterno.
This was done exclusively to protect the school’s public reputation. They basically admitted to this by saying they had no real evidence. Anyone pretending otherwise is kidding themselves.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:22 PM EST up reply actions
If Joe was 40 years younger, the university might have one hell of a wrongful termination lawsuit on their hands
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That's my practice area. I'll take it.
You without me is like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes . . . you'll never go platinum.
#OccupyESPN
by Adam Collyer on Nov 10, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
Ironically, they've basically destroyed it.
Not that there was much left after Curley and Schultz swept everything under the rug.
You without me is like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes . . . you'll never go platinum.
#OccupyESPN
by Adam Collyer on Nov 10, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
If you're wondering, a lot of the really well known professors, they're PO'd too
Some have already written to the board of trustees. That’s all I’ll divulge on them. But even the staff of PSU is pissed off
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:06 PM EST reply actions
Students and professors should boycott classes for the rest of the week
I am a Penn State Nittany Lion, and I played for the legendary Joe Paterno, and more importantly, I am a man because of it. - Lavar Arrington
CNN anchor
Just asked when the next game involving the Nitt-tanty Lions will take place.
Phil
This British woman on CNN is not the right person to handle a football story
When will Anderson Cooper arrive in SC?
16365 native
Hey Guys
Its me, Ska. I’m just here to say hey, this sucks. I feel like I’m gonna hurl. But on that note, I hope nobody here actually renounces their Penn State fandom, stops donating to Penn State, or stops rooting for the team. Thats not what Penn Staters do. Thats not what Joe would want from us. He’d want us to keep plugging along, trying to rebuild the reputation of Penn State as a whole. I know its rough right now, but we’ll make it through this darkness together.
Love you all, Penn State Forever.
signed,
the 98%
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by skarocksoi on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
Yes, this^
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry but no money goes to PSU
until these cowards are gone.
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
Just give it to the right people
Like directly to your college. Just keep it the hell away from the Board or the Athletic department
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Even beter, give specifically to your major
Penn State HATES it when people do this because it limits where they can use it. In this case, thats exactly what most people probably want to do.
This. Repeatedly.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
I'm leaning towards renouncing my college sports fandom altogether
and I’m not even a Penn State fan
Just sleep on it and come back in a couple days
Really. The school should mean more than the BOT. Just like Joe, I never want to do anything to hurt this school ever.
I'm on the Internet cause I'm an Internet thug.
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Thanks ska,
I needed that.
No matter what you think about the current situation, support the players, they deserve our respect.
Follow @Paige2PSU
yeah
luckily for me at a certain point I just shut off most emotion. Old family technique. But my love for dear old state remains.
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Okay, I might be the bad guy here
But maybe this is like ripping off the band-aid… maybe it’ll be better for us in the long run.
Or maybe I just popped two hydrocodone pills because there’s no fucking way I can go to sleep right now.
Oh god this CNN anchor
So terrible
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST reply actions
And now CNN is
analyzing the legal angle of students walking on the sidewalk in an orderly fashion.
Phil
This guy seems to be incredibly uninformed.
You;d think a lawyer would know better than to comment like that.
Onward state's nice fb post
We urge all Penn State students out tonight to exercise restraint, and think of how JoePa would want us to act. Remember, We Still Are.
by Deaver78 on Nov 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
the sad part is
a large part of him is. He’s no longer the football coach, as he said himself, he’s going to have to get used to that
I will not be donating any money to that school apart from THON
for a long time, if ever.
Jesus, that most recent statement from Paterno is so sad
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 11:11 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Imagine how the players feel.
Just imagine it!
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
This is a sad day
I expected Paterno to finish out the year and win the bowl game…
I’ll be pulling for Penn State to win out the rest of the year. My heart goes out to your community, the players, and the victims of the monster, Jerry Sandusky.
by LincolnParkWildcat on Nov 9, 2011 11:12 PM EST reply actions
Thank you for your support
Hope the Cats get to a bowl-and win it. I personally love Fitz. On my short list of replacements-but he should stay there.
Reputation-Vile Thing! (Othello)
You can cross Fitz off the list
He bleeds purple, and his family is here. Its his alma mater. He’s not done in Evanston :)
Yep, I want a bowl win as well. Its been 60 something years..
I hope no one takes this the wrong way, but since you broached the subject of replacments, Mike Leach as head coach would make things interesting….
Its probably going to be Urban Meyer, who probably should not be calling the game on saturday.
by LincolnParkWildcat on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Good point about Meyer
I wondered if ESPN was giong to keep him on the broadcast. When rumors were coming out about him possibly being a candidate to replace JoePa when he called the Iowa game, ESPN took away his media rights.
Worst sports moment
Worse even that Carters walk off HR in the 93 Series against the Phillies. I didn’t watch baseball for a whole year after that.
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
Easily
the worst sports moment of my life. 11/6/99 has fallen to a distant second.
Reputation-Vile Thing! (Othello)
Yeah, but at least someone WON in that instance
No one wins here. Not a single person.
Except Corey Giger.
not surprised
After the head of the state police and AG stated that Joe met his legal obligation but questioned his morals, the scorn against Paterno sky rocketed. I could not believe the amount of negativity being focused on him and the national exposure it was getting. I figured the board was going to come to the conclusion that the only way this would die down is if they fired Paterno immediately. I don’t believe it is the right decision nor do I think it was done properly but it’s the only way they figured they would get out of the lime light. It’s really sad that the media and knee jerk reactions can now decide the fate of a person who has done so much for others.
People really need to stop saying 'what happened is...'
Because EVERY FUCKING TIME, they get details wrong, and make huge invalid assumptions. At what point does libel come into play?
Ask Herman Cain
I’m sure he has guys working on that same question.
"the students are only rioting because they want to be on TV"
this is what was – essentially – just said
I have lost all hope for the future of humanity. we are getting dumber as a species.
Defense wins championships
Yeah I heard that too
It has nothing to do with massive levels of ineptitude at the highest levels of their university
Yeah some moron talking head said today
The only reason students went to Paternos house last night was because they didn’t have anything better to do.
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
I'm done trying to explain Penn State football and Joe Paterno to most people online.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
stop trying. there is no explanation for this. NOTHING makes sense about this whole situation
Defense wins championships
You mean what it STOOD for.
It will never stand for anything, ever again.
No.
It’s possible that another coach could redeem this mess. But until that happens, I’m probably done as soon as this group of players and coaches departs.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
well you got 3 years left for this group of kids, considering the freshman
a lot can change in 3 years. hopefully they will change for the better
Defense wins championships
No
it’s over
I will support this team, I’ll be there for them on Saturday’
then, I am taking a break, this is too hard
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
How.
What could another coach possibly do to repair this? Joe was the reason for Success with Honor, the Grand Experiment – all of it. That was why PSU was special. Now, thanks to the BOT and the media scapegoating him, all of that will forever be shouted down with ‘HE LET A PEDOPHILE GO FREE." Penn State will NEVER again be THE model program. MAYBE it can again just be ’a program.’ It doesn’t matter if the next guy wins three championships with 90% grad rates and no scandals. It will STILL have that giant asterisk next to it.
they were laughing and dancing around in front of the camera
they looked like idiots
at least look mad
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
EVERYONE is upset and angry
Chris included
EVERYONE needs to try and calm down
HORRIBLE crimes were committed and the anger is just. Don’t direct it at each other.
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
by hbeach08 on Nov 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST reply actions 8 recs
HB's right, we can't tear eachother apart atm
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Truf
Internet hugs guys. Lord knows I need a good one right now. Murdering each other does nothing but leave the fields bloody and empty. I dont really know what that last sentence means.
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Maybe this thread just needs pictures of kittens
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
Ska, I know (or I think I know) that you and I are on opposite sides about what went down, but I’m with you on this, and I’m with you on your post above.
hbeach, same with you. How you’ve remained more level-headed than most given what you must be going through impresses the hell out of me.
by tuscaloosalion on Nov 9, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
thanks
mostly i just don’t know what to say or think
this is so sad…on so many levels
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
I love you, hbeach - thank you for this, and all you've done.
May sound minds prevail before the night is out.
"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."
#OccupyESPN
I love you too man
and I love Penn State
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
by hbeach08 on Nov 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
hey! us O-Line guys are generally purdy smert!
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
joined twitter and followed you first
after reading your thoughts over the last few days… you are the man and we love ya… unfortunately there will be much fewer of us left in here after tonight as it appears there have been casualties on this site and some are very dear to me… my days are numbered on here, as well, i am sure
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by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
love you too man
this event has made everyone so angry
we will all look back and wish things were done differently, from keystrokes this evening to actions in 2002 and earlier
my heart goes out to all involved
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
I just wanted to say thank you for all of your comments and thoughts during this situation
I’ve never played football and I didn’t attend PSU, but I started following them because of my dad. He loved PSU because of Joe and the way they did things were right. This situation has just killed me, so I can’t imagine how you are feeling. So for you to come on here and try and make sense of everything in front of everyone is much appreciated. I agree that this is a tragedy and that nobody is a winner. Everyone has lost in this situation.
So I just wanted to say thank you. For trying to stay calm in the midst of this situation. And for trying to help others get through this time as well.
thank you too man
i really think i am in shock regarding sandusky
penn state and all of us will go on
but i have not been able to wrap my head around what that man did….and that i saw him almost every day for years…..it is so sickening
"my dad says Michigan used to be good"
It would have been nice if Chris had kept it in the family.
Pretty insulting tweet.
by CvilleLion on Nov 9, 2011 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Andy Staples from SI
While his opinions on that actual scandal are rather absurd.
His reaction on CNN to the students rioting is correct….“If you are a 19yo college student seeing other 19yo college students acting like that, then you’re probably gonna act like that” He quickly moved on from that question from the anchor and that is how everyone needs to pass their judgment about how the students are making us look..as of now
Espn has said rioting about 50 times in the
Last 10 minutes. There must be thousands of dead. F the media.
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My Wish
I wish nothing but years of pain and suffering upon Jerry Sandusky for bringing down perhaps the single most important coach in all of sports.
i hear ya
But It was Joe’s decision, when faced with what was something so horrific, to not go the extra mile and do more for a helpless boy. All the things he has asked of his players and all of us-he didn’t do (as far as we know). It sucks but he made the choice. Sandusky will rot in hell no worries there.
by PSU Jen on Nov 9, 2011 11:22 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
If that story came to light in 2002
it would have likely cost Joe his job. It was a damned if you do, damned if you dont situation and he didnt protect the kids he knew Sandusky has access to through his charity
Why is Andrea Kramer trying to eye fuck me?
My name is not Bryce.
HEY! WILL YOU SHUT UP?!!!
by Im Chris Hansen on Nov 9, 2011 11:31 PM EST up reply actions
i hear ya
But It was Joe’s decision, when faced with what was something so horrific, to not go the extra mile and do more for a helpless boy. All the things he has asked of his players and all of us-he didn’t do (as far as we know). It sucks but he made the choice. Sandusky will rot in hell no worries there.
by PSU Jen on Nov 9, 2011 11:23 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions 1 recs
FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT"S HOLY, WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HE DID
OR DID NOT DO, OR WHY!?!?!?
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Paterno is not Batman. He may or may not have been able to do more but people wanted him to be a superhero.
Now he’s fired because the media made it like Joe covered this up. He was the only one to report this. I guess the lesson here is put yourself at risk of ruining an investigation and be willing to put yourself in legal trouble for something you THINK may be true because you heard it second hand so that the media ten years down the road doesn’t make an issue of it.
Oh, and, Tim Curley is still employed.
I love joe but I can really understand why this decision was made.
by psu on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
agree
But it doesn’t make it any easier or less shitty.
Self righteous indignation
When did it become acceptable for the media to dictate what is right and wrong? It appears that if you don’t think the Trustees are right, then immediately you are accused of tacitly approving of the disgusting things that happened. This situation becomes more Orwellian by the minute. Is Moye playing?
It's the media's job to spin stories to sell them
they are the last people that get to decide what’s right and wrong… unfortunately we still listen to them
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by Kyle_Martin on Nov 9, 2011 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
CNN needs to stop being so dismissive
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST reply actions
Did you see Surma when they asked him that? Deer in headlights
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
by JuniataMan on Nov 9, 2011 11:18 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
New idea: Everybody get a Joe Paterno avy
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST reply actions
What's an avy?
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
id assume avitar
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:02 AM EST up reply actions
Thoudsands on their cell phones
Taking video of thousands on their cell phone.
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
You know what? I hope he is
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
If I see MM on the sidelines on Saturday
bad things are gonna happen
Blaming McQueary is as bad if not worse than blaming Joe.
I’m sick of people trying to judge him.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
This was a symbolic decision to remove Joe.
If they really cared about this entire scandal then all parties involved would be FIRED. Not leave of absence or resignations.
But they'll get him too
At best MM will be in the booth. They won’t allow him to be on stage on the sidelines.
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
No
Do not blame MM. That would be terrible. He did the right thing, maybe should have done more but to blame a witness who told people what happened that he felt would be trustworthy and then they covered it up, is not his fault. It is extremely difficult to be a witness, and criticizing them will only deter more people from speaking up
not sure
He definitely won’t be fired. I would think JoePa would want him to coach but he might resign.
I hope Joe releases a statement urging the students to go home and behave.
It wouldn’t redeem him, but it would show his character.
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:18 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
If he tries to walk into that stadium
who the fuck has the balls to stop him?
by nuftw on Nov 9, 2011 11:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Not the board
They didnt even have the balls to fire him in person
Then we'll have go pick him up at his house
and hand deliver him!
This really sucks
I feel for all the people at PSU & those who support it, what Sandusky did could have happened anywhere and is disgusting & indefensible, but I’m almost as appalled that the school apparently covered this up and let it continue, as I am at what he did.
I just hope that starting tomorrow, everybody, including the school, athletic department, and alumni base, can somehow begin healing and moving forward. I have no idea how that will happen, I just hope that the community can find a way.
thanks
As bad as Sandusky is, I can understand it as a sick individual. About 700,000 children are abused or neglected each year so there are a lot of bad people out there. It is the cover up that has really hurt me and made me feel betrayed.
this thread is too long so not sure if this was brought up but
61 years! he did not just build this program, he built this whole university and these F’ing cowards fire him over the phone. OVER THE PHONE!!!!!
Reporter: Can you give us a touchdown celebration, one that you would get penalized for?
Moye: I play at Penn State. I don’t celebrate.
by psupride on Nov 9, 2011 11:22 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
+1
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:23 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
That was cowardly and disgusting.
CNN keeps acting like they're rioting
but all I see are a bunch of kids walking around
This is the general student response
They all gather in Beaver Canyon and no one gets out of line. They haven’t since 2002. The presence of riot cops has that effect
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
OMG
CNN talking to dr. Phil? What’s next-Oprah?
by PSU Jen on Nov 9, 2011 11:23 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
He just used the phrase "Stranger danger"
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well this...
sucks.
Every insult does not require a response.
by Esteban d' Amur on Nov 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST reply actions
FIRE THE JANITOR!
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
Wow...Stuart Scott is a douchebag
Nice job by ESPN to remain unbiased in all of these interviews. What a joke
"Just playing devil's advocate, what is wrong with the students?"
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly... "playing devil's advocate"
how could the students support such a horrible person who obviously has no morals… what a joke this whole coverage has been. ESPN should be embarrassed
I think after the game the players should
go to Joe’s house after the game and carry him down the street.
by jetskijoe on Nov 9, 2011 11:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Thank God the students aren't actually rioting
Thank you for proving the media wrong.
Oh, is State College really made up mostly of college individuals
Do tell
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST reply actions
Espn keeps saying they have coverage until 1:00 am
So at 1:01 the rioting will stop
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
And CNN is done with the story
and will move on to the next thing.
Phil
Thank god
Their coverage was AWFUL. That’s the first time I’ve watched CNN in years and years – won’t be making that mistake for a long, long time.
Is there any way
that we can take the rights for this game away from ESPN and put it on the big10 network?
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
Get the BOT to fire ESPN
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
by JuniataMan on Nov 9, 2011 11:29 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Let him coach 1 last game
Just so he can end it out
Where the hell is Lou Holtz? Guarantee he'd be in Paterno's corner
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:31 PM EST reply actions
They talked to him earlier. Didn't have a lot to say
Just mentioned he didn’t want to comment on what may have or may not have happened.
No he wasn't in his corner earlier today
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
And beano. Bring back beano.
Someone find foge and Gerry Faust
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Man, that is the 4th time I have seen that kid smoke a cigarette
And each time it looks he is smoking it the same way as before
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:31 PM EST via mobile reply actions
How on earth does Tim Curley retain a job if Paterno and Spanier are fired?
That doesn’t make sense one bit…..
by LincolnParkWildcat on Nov 9, 2011 11:31 PM EST reply actions
Ok, Now that we're all angry
And its settling down for me a bit..but not much..I want to know how we’re getting Joe on the sideline. Its happening, damnit.
If I have to walk to his house, pick him up, carry him to the stadium, buy him a ticket, and jump over the railing I will.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:31 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Alright, well, whoever is taking the leading questions for espn right now is doing a good job
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST reply actions
That guy's an idiot
He goes back and forth between being reasonable and saying things like “Paterno was more responsible for what happened to those kids than Sandusky”
Really? Hmmm, I'm honestly surprised
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
our guys are going to fucking murder Nebraska.
by ncpsu on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
and ohio st and wisc and corn champ and sec champ!!!!!!!
by PSUROLLS on Nov 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Two guys that are pissed off right now, Silas Redd and Devon Still, watch out corn boys!!!
by ncpsu on Nov 9, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Question,
If we didn’t have the media, like we do now, now. Would this be happening to Joe?
"You should see our backup punter, he’s an even more impressive running back than Trent Richardson." -cjapsu 9/11/11
by xozte on Nov 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I don't think so
Like I said before, after the state police questioned Joe’s morality, the free for all scorn against him skyrocketed and his fate was consuming the national media.
Better question, before the internet would this have happened to Joe?
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
No
Things get rolling so much faster, faster than facts. Bad news travels so much faster than good news now.
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
With the internet, everyone thinks they know everything
When in reality, usually most people know a small fraction
It seems like people are willing to believe whatever they read online,
Like it is official if it’s online.
Beat the Hell out of Nebraska!!
My former roommate quoted a local newscaster in CT
“He just got fired. Goes to show, if you molest little children, you don’t get to keep your job. No surprise.”
by The JuggerNitt on Nov 9, 2011 11:50 PM EST up reply actions
WorldBFat is a skillful and generous lover.
/testing your theory
A pandemic of cowardice sweeps the nation.
Dont hate me
but I do agree with most of what Matich has just said
He is making a lot more sense than he was this afternoon.
by VVeRPennState on Nov 9, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
Crap. Just realized I have to break the news to my son tomorrow
won’t be over the phone.
"a Pride of Lions that is Penn State football. All of us - players, coaches, students, alumni & fans - are in the Pride. And once in, you never get out." - Jay Paterno
@JPosnanski: I saw a girl crying tonight. When I asked why she said: “Because everybody lost.”
by smashtheguitar on Nov 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
that is the truth
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
True.
But people here want to pretend like Joe created it.
by ReadingRambler on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST up reply actions
The Terror is rising
When in doubt, punt!
- John Heisman
by carolinaeasy on Nov 9, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
I think Onward state
should get an award for their reporting of this so far. It’s actually fair and balanced coverage, and better than anything else I’ve seen so far
If we win Saturday, those goal posts are being planted in Paterno's front lawn.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
by mvrck on Nov 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
*when we win
"a Pride of Lions that is Penn State football. All of us - players, coaches, students, alumni & fans - are in the Pride. And once in, you never get out." - Jay Paterno
by double_e33 on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I'm still not sure if they'll cut the program before then.
You know. Because Sandusky used to be a football coach and they don’t have all the facts yet.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
fucking love this idea
Follow @TheMightyErik
I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member
by TheMightyErik on Nov 9, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
Love the ESPN commentator
Interesting factoid….Tom Bradley took over for Jerry Sandusky…ya know Sandusky…I think he is inolved in this somehow…..
Who?
ya know Sandusky…I think he is inolved in this somehow…..
Who’s that? Paterno is the bad guy, it’s all over the interweb
I hope Tom Ridge gets hired and comes into his first meeting with the BoT wielding a rusty battle axe and attacks every one of those mother fuckers.
by pf289 on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Like picture a cheesy 80s action flick set in ancient roman times with Tom Ridge just being all bad ass coming in wearing some insane garb with that awesome, abnormally large battle axe and just mowing down the entire BoT.
That right there will be the only thing that allows me to sleep tonight.
And to add to that.
Silas mother fuckin Redd is gonna be riding a massive, ferocious Persian war elephant onto the field on Saturday and rush for 19698643098634620967235284774742099210042938439483208 YARDS and score 5923423098432905746873524798743 TOUCHDOWNS
I want a fucking victory for Joseph Vincent Paterno and also Tom Bradley for having to go through all of this.
by pf289 on Nov 9, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh well, I'm out, have a nice night everyone
Forget the 409 wins and 2 national championships. Joe Paterno helped mold thousands of young men into productive members of our society.
"He is a strong man and is what honor and dignity is all about." - Michael Robinson
by ICEICETHATGUY13 on Nov 9, 2011 11:35 PM EST reply actions
Saturday
I can’t even imagine it’s going to be like up there…
i can't even find solace that
joe won his last game…….i’d rather it be on his terms and not this way and we lose….than we win and it happens like this
That's gotta burn.
Is it getting rowdy, or are the PoPo just being pre-emptive ass-hats breaking up an orderly assembly?
How would you feel if the players decided not to play again this year?
I wouldn’t mind it, but only if the players decided it themselves, along with a figurative FU to the board.
by psualum9931 on Nov 9, 2011 11:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
When do the new NCAA statutes go into effect saying that you can't get cut for on field performance?
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Technically wouldn't be on-field performance.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
by psume06 on Nov 10, 2011 12:03 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If that was their reaction, I would support it.
It would really, really, really, suck though – especially for the Seniors. And guys like Devon Still who is also playing for an NFL paycheck to support his child.
by PSUEnrg02 on Nov 9, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ONLY if it was the players' call.
If they got together and agreed to do so, I would be okay with it. OF COURSE it would also stoke the fires that PSU “enables” child molesters.
If they felt that way...
I would ENCOURAGE it!
"A setback is just a set up for a comeback." -Drew Brees
NO after they win, every single one walks straight from the
Handshake, in uniform to joes house.
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
totally
would be okay with that…or if they say…we won’t play unless curley is fired completely not put on leave….
That's a dumb fucking question Stuart Scott.
“Hey, more from Penn State – have you met any people that think banging your elbow doesn’t hurt?”
Mi seon lee, you aren't making any sense.
Stuart, get her off the air. Cut to the kid smoking a cigarette.
by Slawsc on Nov 9, 2011 11:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
did anyone else think think of this when you heard her name (trying to laugh a little)
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
I was at the NW game
and I’m so thankful that I had the opportunity to see Joe in one of his last outings. It will not be the same without him. Even though we had Joe for all these years, it doesn’t seem like long enough.
However, I am proud of the BOT. This is about the University and the millions of people affiliated with it. I’m not here to argue. We’ve all said our piece. Just wanted to record one voice in support of this change. I’m going to bed sad, but we’ll wake up with a slightly lighter cloud over our heads tomorrow.
by InScoresOfOtherGames on Nov 9, 2011 11:41 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Nothing is fixed
The clouds are still dark. Everything is fucked. This just scapegoated the only name the public cared about. The ones responsible are still fucking employed.
by elefantstn on Nov 9, 2011 11:43 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
No
The cloud won’t be lighter. The boys we’re still raped. Sandusky is still a free man. And the BoT just made a knee jerk reaction in response to media pressure. This will get much worse before it gets better.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 9, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Holy shit you're right.
That was the ONE game my wife and I attended this year. I cannot believe it ended up being his last. That’s just insane.
I bitched and moaned the entire game cause it was so fucking cold
and yet, I will always remember that game.
I didn't go because of the god damned snow
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
Best part of this week?
I have finals Monday/Tuesday and a lab write up due tomorrow.
fuck
"You should see our backup punter, he’s an even more impressive running back than Trent Richardson." -cjapsu 9/11/11
I'm sorry man - I said it before
But I really feel for the students right now. It’s a terrible distraction for y’all and I wish you the best of luck on your exam. Stay focused and remember that life is more than football.
Also, I just realized something I posted when I was blackout drunk during the Alabama game is your sig… nice.
Well, thanks but
as a non PSU student. I really don’t really have anything connecting me to Penn State except for sports. I got to see the guy 5 times in games, and its killing me that I don’t get to see him in Wiscy this year.
"You should see our backup punter, he’s an even more impressive running back than Trent Richardson." -cjapsu 9/11/11
Oh. Well then screw you.
Ha, totally kidding :)
Regardless, good luck on your exams. Stay focused.
Aaaaaaaaaand part of this is my also trying to psych myself up in order to make it through work tomorrow.
Blackledge live is coming up soon on ESPN
He’s about the only person who I think I want to listen to right now
dunno about that
he hasn’t been in joe’s corner too much this week has he? i haven’t paid much attention to espn..only BSD and ben’s twitter…..couldn’t stand the stupidity
Did I hear Levy correctly?
Too enraged to get names of reporters on the phone correct, but did Levy on SC actually ask someone on the street if they think that the students are reacting this way because they “like winning football games on saturdays” and don’t understand the magnitude of the real story?
Was that question actually asked? The real story is that some innocent children have had their lives ruined, what “real story” have you been covering, the victims or a football caoch turned scapegoat sportscenter? This decision is upsetting people because it had nothing to do with the real tragedy that these poor victims had to go through. Its upsetting because not a single answer in that “press conference” made sense. The Board skirts the issue, the media skirts the issue and somehow Curley keeps his job?? I won’t renounce my fandom, I will be there on Saturday because our team deserves better, better if this Board sticks around and makes me pick PSU or Paterno,they may not like the way I answer that question.
I get the paper. I go to the bathroom. I take the paper in there and I scan it. I look at it. The first thing I do is look at who died. All right. Second thing I look at are headlines. Something that says, "Paterno is the Greatest," I read it. -JVP
by wek5000lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 11:44 PM EST reply actions 11 recs
I'm going to assume that
People are upset because this looks like a total leadership fail. Of course they are enraged over what Sandusky did, but for the school to handle it in this manner, and essentially skewer JoePa, is just further bungling of this entire affair.
by MSUDersh on Nov 9, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
People are upset...
Because the BOT spent the last 5 days doing whatever it took to save their own asses. Even if that meant discarding the one man who has meant more to this school than anyone ever will again.
by ppfcpp on Nov 9, 2011 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
if joe can be fired
maybe he wasn’t the top of the food chain that should have handled this
Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things
by farrellpsu on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Broke down and checked out the whole Penn State scene when I heard they were rioting. Um, it’s just a bunch of white people standing around.
A state school in a place that borders West Virginia should be better at rioting than this.
Oh, the SEC – what a lovely fan base
by MSUDersh on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Everyone is saying that firing Paterno will "stop the bleeding"
this is akin to rubbing dirt in a wound to stop the bleeding. Sure, it works for the short term, but eventually it’s going to get infected.
When this is all said and done, I bet that Paterno will be the one with the last laugh.
Defense wins championships
by psu_all_day on Nov 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST reply actions 3 recs
More like rubbing shit in the wound.
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Trevor Matich trending on Twitter
People are universally praising his commentary on ESPN just now.
TM just seems like a good, honest, stand up kind of a guy
He’s a big gumpy white guy who carved out a great niche for himself in the NFL by simply outworking everybody else – and is apparrently climbing the ranks at ESPN thanks to that tireless work ethic.
This morning TM was saying the opposite
he kinda flipped mid day, it was weird
by whiteoutonly on Nov 9, 2011 11:53 PM EST up reply actions
Beaver Ave
Are they rioting? The guy just said it’s taken a turn for the worse.
Can ESPN just blow up?
I want a meteor to hit that entire main office building.
These leading questions and horrible bias is just awful. Its always been awful and not just for PSU matters either. What is it gonna take for them to actually report properly?
Spanier
Was he fired or was he allowed to resign?
Joe had "all ties to PSU severed"
if the BOT can force him out of PA I believe they will
Last I checked Sue was not involved in this.
"This is being a Penn State fan. We’ll prove it, or we won’t. It’s not about proving it to them, it’s about proving to ourselves."
Can't believe they put her on TV
I feel so bad for her. Her entire life is crumbling around her, and ESPN & the rest of the media is making sure we’re all there to see it.
WE ARE>>>
but i agree w/the bot here. it was unpopular but paterno was getting hung by the national media and everytime, the psu name was being dragged through the mud w/him. he wasn’t responsible but he was associated with it. but for everyone who carries the penn state name everyday, this had to be done.
the media is a joke (see matich et al) but this is the world we live in. it’s a sad cruel place. but it also gave you 4 (or more or less) years of your life that you wouldn’t trade for anything. it instilled a spirit in all of us which cannot die, for if it does, they win.
my mother says that paterno retiring was him saying, “i did nothing wrong, i do regret what happened and wish i had done more but i am not wrong. fire me if you must, complete my crucifixion, but i am innocent.” the board did it, they had to, i believe that and support their decision.
#fortheglory
let's go state
I'm not a Christian, but
In a way, as JoePa is being put through all this, it seems to me kind of like the story of JC dying, to save everybody else.
by MSUDersh on Nov 9, 2011 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
im not christian either
but there is power in the story of christ (thats the first time ive ever said that)
let's go state
by 424E. on Nov 9, 2011 11:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
These past five days
have killed the last remaining belief I had that a god exists
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
At least 8 kids were raped. The only person that tried to do the right thing got fired. The guys responsible for covering it up? Still employed by the university.
If there was a God and he was a good and just God, then none of this would have happened.
Formerly known as kmart93
Black Shoe Diaries
by Kyle_Martin on Nov 10, 2011 12:07 AM EST up reply actions
Steve Levy...
I think that is Joe Pa’s wife….it may not be…maybe his mistress…any one want to speculate that Joe is cheating as well? It’s not like we report anything rthat is true
"Mrs. Joe Paterno"
Don’t bother learning her name.
That was pathetic
How the fuck do you not know who that is when you work in sports “journalism”?
Was upset by that comment, too
That “Joe Paterno’s wife” has a name. She is Sue Paterno, and has done more for mankind in a day than you ever have Levy.
Joseph Vincent Paterno may not be the BOT's head coach, but he is still MY Head Coach!
by wek5000lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
A crying Sue Paterno closing the front door
That might be the iconic image of this whole affair.
by gumbercules on Nov 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Oh God.
I didn’t see it and tears are forming
Oh, now ESPN cares about the victims
And that the crimes were committed by Sandusky. “But it’s not just the media that loses site, it’s all of us” yeah, okay,
Well, if there's one good thing about it
maybe they’ll stop concentrating on Paterno and focus on the actual criminal.
Yes
Silas tweeted that they were in the football building if others (players I assume) wanted to “chill and reflect” Sounds like it was him, Justin Brown, Hil, Mauti, and Zordich. Still was upset earlier that he couldn’t shake the hand of his coach on senior day.
Joseph Vincent Paterno may not be the BOT's head coach, but he is still MY Head Coach!
by wek5000lion09 on Nov 9, 2011 11:59 PM EST up reply actions
mcgloin
this is a tough time but the outrage we feel now is nothing compared to what the victims are going through. keep them in our prayers
by PSUROLLS on Nov 10, 2011 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
current and past
DWheels is pissed
"Rabble rabble rabble; fire Joe; snarky meme; rude nickname; rabble rabble rabble
rece davis just realized what happened
and then pulled back and said “not the media”
you fucking piece of shit espn talking head – stand up and make a statement, blame the media on air…it is your fault
let's go state
by 424E. on Nov 9, 2011 11:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I guess they got the story
and now are feeling guilty?
Thanks for coming back, now leave
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
Rece Davis LITERALLY just said "I think people have lost sight that Joe Paterno was not charged with a crime."
“It’s mostly a Jerry Sandusky issue.” ARE YOU SHITTING ME? IF YOU ASSHOLES HAD REPORTED THIS PROPERLY TO BEGIN WITH, HE WOULDN’T HAVE BEEN SACRIFICED!
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
by psume06 on Nov 9, 2011 11:57 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Our last media hope
is in Todd Blackledge. Please don’t let us down.
by pf289 on Nov 9, 2011 11:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
hopefully he has not fallen victim to the twisted, evil ways of the media
if he has, then his transformation to the dark side is complete
Defense wins championships
I forget the other guys name..
but he was really trying to get him to agree that JoePa should’ve been let go
STUART SCOTT SAID THIS WAS ALMOST AS SERIOUS OF MURDER!!!!
HE FREAKING SAID MURDER!!! TALKING ABOUT THIS SITUATION AND JOEPA!!!!
Well the BOT certainly did their best to assassinate JoePa's rep
But I was assuming he meant what Sandusky did was second only to murder
The guy behind Surma was flicking him off. Nice!
"Every player we have, someone-maybe a parent, a grandparent, someone-poured their soul into that young man. They are handing that young man off to us. They are giving us their treasure, and it's our job to make sure we give them back that young man intact and ready to face the world."
-J.V.Pa.
Can't watch the board conference again, stop playing it espn
Reporter: Why did you hang the woman you claim is a witch?
BOT: Well I can’t say, that wouldn’t be fair. We don’t have enough information at the time.
Can’t believe Surma skirted every SINGLE question. Did think the reporters asked some great Q’s, wish we could have got an answer.
Joseph Vincent Paterno may not be the BOT's head coach, but he is still MY Head Coach!
John Barr looks like a complete douchebag
by Slawsc on Nov 10, 2011 12:05 AM EST via mobile reply actions
One last thing, then I'm going to bed.
Schultz and Spanier both sat on the Board too. Don’t be shocked if the coverup went throughout the Board too. Housecleaning is going to take a long, long time.
And seriously, fire Curley and Schultz NOW, you dolts.
by Chris Grovich on Nov 10, 2011 12:07 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I can get on board with that
And I won’t be shocked when we find out the board covered it up. And then shit on a coach whos given everything to the university in a last ditch effort to save their sorry asses.
I understand you thought he should be fired. But I think we can agree it shouldn’t have been like this.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:11 AM EST up reply actions
Not many people would vote for 'circus', I think.
by gumbercules on Nov 10, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions
Right
Honestly, I thought they should have fired Spanier, Curly, and Shultz. Laid the entire mess on them, especially since curly and shultz are indicted.
Then, offered JoePa an extension, which he would have turned down. But say something along the lines of ‘the only person in this mess to act appropriately and within his means and willingly express remorse for things out of his control. He still upholds everything he has lived for and stood by. He is one of the few adults in the room. Right now PSU needs him’
Whether you believe it or not, thats the right PR spin for the university. They lay blame on those that are most responsible and clean up JoePas reputation-which is really the school’s reputation. They force the story back to what it is and was, and remove JoePa from the spotlight.
Sure, the administration would get hammered, but the public face remains in tact.
'Why would she have you meet her in a bar at ten in the morning?'
'I just figured she was a raging alcoholic'
by psuphysicist on Nov 10, 2011 12:17 AM EST up reply actions 4 recs
2 arrests
This is the largest civil unrest moment in American history. Thanks John Barr for putting your life at risk to tell us this story!
by Slawsc on Nov 10, 2011 12:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions
It's quiet there Tom..
Yeah we “walked” away… sound of baby daughter crying in the background from his living room
Tom. Get back down there you coward and report what is going on.
by Slawsc on Nov 10, 2011 12:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
You know...
ESPN is trying SO HARD to catch a riot breaking out… BUT they aren’t just getting it. Keep trying douchebags
Barry melrose would have provided better coverage tonight
by Slawsc on Nov 10, 2011 12:42 AM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Sorry coach,
I doubted you for a minute. I respect what you’ve done since that minute. It doesn’t matter what us fans think, it never has. This isn’t right. For those of us growing up that knew nothing else; thanks. It doesn’t matter what I think or write. I doesn’t matter what anyone writes here. Joe Paterno is a great man, fired by lesser men, and that makes us all sad. None of this is in the best interest of anyone, and I’m sorry. I don’t pray much, but I’ll pray for the victims.
For the rest of the year, I'll cheer for the players, not the team.
Forget seeing me give detailed grades on here, someone else will have to carry the torch. I might still update my Penn State blog for the rest of the year. I’m going to focus my attention on the Red Flash.
by Altoona Man on Nov 10, 2011 3:53 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
What do you guys think about this?
To give thanks for all Paterno did for college football and academics for 61 years, what do you think about other college football coaches rolling up their pant legs on the sideline for their games on Saturday? Would it cause too much controversy? I would like to know what others on here think. Thanks.
by bbpennstate10 on Nov 10, 2011 5:56 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
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