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Happy 85th Birthday, Joseph Vincent Paterno!

The big man hits 85 today, and everyone at BSD wishes him a happy, healthy day. Joe has had a rough couple of months, so hopefully this birthday and holiday season finds him in the company of family and other loved ones.

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HAPPY BIRFDAY JOEPA!

I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl

by jman07 on Dec 21, 2011 6:26 AM EST reply actions  

What is interesting to me

are the names that do not appear on the list. Many of the current NFL Penn Staters have not signed it. Does not necessarily mean they were all asked and refused, but oh well.

by CyphaPSU on Dec 21, 2011 7:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I noticed that too

and some of the more well known older players did not sign as well. That saddened me a bit. But the good news is, they did SOMETHING positive. Let’s take it for what it’s worth – a step in the right direction!

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 7:34 AM EST up reply actions  

meh

most of the younger guys that signed it arent playing in the NFL right now, so I dont think its a big thing. Maybe they didnt have time. Maybe they didnt want to. I tend to think it was the former rather than the latter, since I’m sure guys like Tamba and Poz and Lee would support Joe. Probably more just a timing thing. Also to consider, I’m not sure how they got this letter around, but everyone’s contact info might not have been readily available. Just a thought. I dont think its a big deal.

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#OccupyESPN

by skarocksoi on Dec 21, 2011 7:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Stefan signed it

Gets a lot of extra points in my book. The letter is great.

by FB6244 on Dec 21, 2011 8:02 AM EST up reply actions  

but, so did his dad and uncle

so he would be easier to find IMO. I also thought it interesting that Kerry Collins didn’t sign, as he has endowed the QB scholarship for years.

Are Anthony Adams & Jeremy Boone the only current NFLers on the list?

Fire Dan Snyder

by Cari Greene on Dec 21, 2011 8:04 AM EST up reply actions  

Are either or them still playing?

I thought Adams got cut. Or retired. Or maybe just traded. Not sure. And who does Boone play for?

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by skarocksoi on Dec 21, 2011 8:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Boone just got resigned to a team this year, he had been trying out and made a team

I don’t remember who he plays for, but he was just playing last week.

Adams is still a member of the Bears, and he’s still on the active roster. He has been held out for a few weeks but I don’t think it was ever publicized why.

Fire Dan Snyder

by Cari Greene on Dec 21, 2011 8:09 AM EST up reply actions  

Boone does not appear to be on an NFL roster

Is it possible you’re thinking of (the other Jeremy) Kapinos, who re-signed with the Steelers earlier this year? He is currently Pittsburgh’s starting punter.

The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.

We (Still) Are...

by PSU_Buch on Dec 21, 2011 8:55 AM EST up reply actions  

There's a good chance I missed a few

Gerald Cadogan (CFL), Bryant Johnson (Texans), M-Rob (Seahawks), Bryan Scott (Bills), Mickey Shuler (Vikings), Stefen Wisniewski (Raiders)

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 8:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Was Quarless on there?

Didn’t notice Hamm on there either, but he is an employee/independent contractor of PSU.

11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.

by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 21, 2011 8:33 AM EST up reply actions  

No.

He’s busy beating every other team in the NFL (except when they visit KC and Tamba kicks Roger’s butt)

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 8:35 AM EST up reply actions  

I wouldn't read much into the absence of certain players' signatures

You’re talking about a huge group of people spread far and wide with limited time and obvious logistical obstacles to obtaining sign offs. We should not infer that a player does not endorse the letter’s message simply because his name does not appear on the list .

The depth of both my sadness and anger is unfathomable.

We (Still) Are...

by PSU_Buch on Dec 21, 2011 8:52 AM EST up reply actions  

What did Ham say?

If anything. I was surprised he wasn’t outspoken in defense of Paterno.

by FB6244 on Dec 21, 2011 9:14 AM EST up reply actions  

I don't know..

that I’ve seen any statements from him and not sure if he said anything on the radio broadcasts.

11/9/11 - the day the music died.
The bitter with the better.

by Esteban d' Amur on Dec 21, 2011 9:19 AM EST up reply actions  

I know and understand. I'm just sayin...

There has been a noticible lack of support from Joe from the football family, with a few awesome exceptions, and this has been dissapointing, understandable, but dissapointing. I would have hoped that they would all be able to take a few minutes, at the very least, to show some love for the man who got them to where they are now. I wish I was someone well known and had a voice that the world would listen to. I would be all over the place right now speaking the truth, regardless of the cost. It’s frustrating to see those who have that voice say nothing. That’s all.

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 8:57 AM EST up reply actions  

I agree with this.

I was just reading an article the other day where Pos was saying he didn’t think he would even feel comfortable wearing PSU gear now. Of course that was written on Nov 10th or so, so he could have changed his mind since then.

But, overall, I am surprised at the lack of support for the Coach.

by spikey on Dec 21, 2011 9:26 AM EST up reply actions  

AGREED!

But I was kind of surprised at Millen’s absense, based on his emotional video interview.

Fire Dan Snyder

by Cari Greene on Dec 21, 2011 10:53 AM EST up reply actions  

I was surprised by

alot of missing players, but the article on SI says that they are trying to get more players in the next couple days.

by spikey on Dec 21, 2011 10:55 AM EST up reply actions  

I hate to break this to you

but Graham got engaged. He announced it on Twitter.

I’m an aspiring Joe Paterno Apologist®

by letsgopsu on Dec 21, 2011 5:11 PM EST up reply actions  

He was too much man for me anyway.

Not to mention, too much a man.

I’ll tell you why. Because we’re talking about Joe Freaking Paterno here.
-Jitterbug

by leeharvey418 on Dec 21, 2011 7:32 PM EST up reply actions  

In case you haven't noticed

More signatures have appeared during the morning. It’s up to 414 as of right now.

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 12:27 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Happy BDay, Hope there are more

But an 85 year old with cancer and and broken hip (and a broken heart), another isn’t guaranteed. Time to ignore the lawyers and speak out and try to save/repair whats left of your and the schools reputation.

by coop247 on Dec 21, 2011 7:51 AM EST reply actions  

Rick Sayles signed it

To me that speaks volumes about Joe.

I suck 'em down like Coca-Cola.

by ATLion on Dec 21, 2011 9:33 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Rick Sayles signing the letter

While I am less than objective on your topic, I am not surprised that Rick signed it. In the past few years, Rick has become a close personal friend of mine and he is like family to my wife and kids as well. He has always supported Coach Paterno, the university and Coach’s actions in what happened to him. It made Rick a stronger, better person. He is a fantastic man who is very giving and got a bad rep from what happened almost 20 years ago. The media skewered him as well, certainly not to the extent of these tragic events. His work with inner-city youth over the years has been impressive. I see him at every home game and we spoke for a bit during the Nebraska game about everything that has transpired. He bleeds blue, white, and JoePa without a doubt. Thank you for noticing he signed it.

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by Rummeypsu1 on Dec 21, 2011 3:26 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Happy Birthday Big Guy

Did anyone catch what Bowden said? I can’t believe Joe defended him for so long

Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things

by farrellpsu on Dec 21, 2011 9:37 AM EST reply actions   2 recs

Bowden?

What did he say, when and where?

by LDRB on Dec 21, 2011 9:58 AM EST up reply actions  

He got on his high horse

said"I would have found that guy(sandusky) and asked him if it was true, then I would tell him to get out of here and never come back, then I would have called the police. I think that’s what I would have done" then probably threw up bunch of daggums in there I hope Sue gives him a call and lets him have it

Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things

by farrellpsu on Dec 21, 2011 10:05 AM EST up reply actions  

Would bb

have told him to get out of here and never come back if sandusky told him “nothing happened” or denied it?

Someone should ask bowden instead what he’d of done if jimbo fisher would have been accused of it…much easier for bb to say what he’d of done in respect to Sandusky, but he probably isn’t smart enough to actually think “if it were one of my assistants”

Yes I know I didn’t capitalize his initials, because I don’t respect him enough to do that, kind of like I refer to to$u and e$pn. No respect= no capitalization!

by va2pennstate on Dec 21, 2011 10:12 AM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Right

If there’s anything we know about Bobbay,

he was principled and never allowed any shenanigans to take place on his watch.

"WHY IS EVERYONE THE FREAKING STUPID?" BMAN13

by kijana's acl on Dec 21, 2011 10:17 AM EST up reply actions  

Dadgum free shoes dadgum

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by Tailgate Shogun on Dec 21, 2011 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Nice!

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions  

cam

I hope not, but considering he no longer has the opportunity to play for the greatest coach ever ….. maybe

by moosepsu on Dec 21, 2011 11:57 AM EST via Android app up reply actions  

...and another wish from England as well

Happy Birthday, Coach Paterno! You will always be “Coach Paterno” despite the actions of a rash BoT.

Have a Merry Christmas as well, and Happy New Year, and enjoy every special day you coming! :)

Since you have too much class to say this yourself, I’ll quote Hilaire Belloc’s famous Xmas verse in your honor:

May all good fellows that here agree
Drink Audit Ale in heaven with me,
And may all my enemies go to hell!
Noel! Noel! Noel! Noel!
May all my enemies go to hell!
Noel! Noel!

#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)

by Orange and Black Forever on Dec 21, 2011 12:20 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Another thing...

Has everyone seen this shirt?

http://www.pennstateroom.com/product-detail/2974

I’ve already ordered one for myself. Perhaps others would like to do the same. (If you click on the picture, you see what is said on the front and back.)

#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)

by Orange and Black Forever on Dec 21, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions  

My husband and I both have one

And plan to wear it often

Tho’ much is taken, much abides; and though we are not now that strength which in old days moved earth and heaven; that which we are, We Are - Tennyson

by belbijou on Dec 21, 2011 2:28 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

I sent mine a couple of days ago. I am very pleased that he is reading (or at least being notified about) them.

You are a true hero, JVP.

#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)

by Orange and Black Forever on Dec 21, 2011 6:46 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

HAPPY Birthday JOE!

ALLLLLLLL +1

"Publicity is like poison. It doesn't hurt unless you swallow it."

Joe Paterno

by The Heel on Dec 22, 2011 3:42 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

We can support our fine coach on FB now too:

http://www.facebook.com/ISupportJoePaterno

#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)

by Orange and Black Forever on Dec 22, 2011 11:10 AM EST reply actions  

Thank you JOE

for enabling a child molester to run around campus molesting boys for 30 years.

by rumple on Dec 23, 2011 6:42 AM EST reply actions  

Thank you RUMPLE

for being an dickbag! May you get a giant, heaping bag of SUCK IT for Christmas

I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl

by jman07 on Dec 23, 2011 9:06 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Well said.

Flag him as well.

#1 Flyers fan in England (originally from Southeastern PA)

by Orange and Black Forever on Dec 23, 2011 9:33 AM EST up reply actions  

...

I’ll tell you why. Because we’re talking about Joe Freaking Paterno here.
-Jitterbug

by leeharvey418 on Dec 23, 2011 9:38 AM EST up reply actions  

Usually when it comes to him I can

but this, well, this just needed to be said. And I toned it down from what my actual feelings are. But you are correct.

I, for one, plan to continue my life long contempt for the powers that be and I fully expect to be disappointed with whatever choice is made. ~PSUgirl

by jman07 on Dec 23, 2011 9:42 AM EST up reply actions   1 recs

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