Joseph Vincent Paterno, 1926 - 2012
by Jeff Junstrom on Jan 22, 2012 9:53 AM EST
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Print[UPDATE: Penn State is now reporting the death of Coach Paterno.]
What an emotional roller coaster ride yesterday was, am I right? I won't get into my personal feelings on what happened (though if you follow me on Twitter, you can likely put it together). For now, let's continue to monitor the situation and pray for our beloved Coach Paterno.
Sources that I consider very reliable, which seems to be a misnomer anymore, confirmed to me last night that the end isn't far off. We know Joe is surrounded by friends, family and loved ones of all kinds. We have no interest in breaking this story, but will certainly have news updates when credible information is released, either by our own sources or by actual members of the Paterno family.
Stay strong, Coach.
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Thoughts and prayers
God Bless to Coach Paterno, his family, and Penn State.
Good Morning
Last night was rough…..Im 30, cried with my mom in a restaurant when my dad texted me the false report in front of my fiance and future mother in law. Drank Jim Beam straight cause they didn’t have old granddad for Joe. Come on Joe….keep fighting
Believe deep down in your heart that you are destined to do great things
Many prayers and good
thoughts are being given to all the Paterno and PSU Family as we await . . . and share!
Thanks for today’s post.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Erma Bombeck
by ComfortHePuHuTh on Jan 22, 2012 10:08 AM EST reply actions
So, Penn State Football's Official Facebook just put this up
https://www.facebook.com/PSUFball
“With great sadness we mourn the passing of Coach Joe Paterno. Few have done more.”
@JPosnanski - I saw a girl crying tonight. When I asked why she said: "Because everybody lost."
#OccupyESPN
I think the unthinkable happened
Just saw the PSU Football page on FB confirm his passing. R.I.P Joe you were the best.
I'm really sorry for you all
I don’t think any of us who didn’t go to PSU or live in the area can fully comprehend what he’s meant.
R.I.P. Joe.
"'Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, 'If it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." - Lewis Caroll, Alice Through the Looking Glass
by chitownhawkeye on Jan 22, 2012 10:20 AM EST reply actions
on a side note
give Devon @ Onward State a freaking break. He made a mistake. And besides, it’s not as bad as all those years of reporters asking whether JoePa will coach until he dies.
by Mr. Rosewater on Jan 22, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I guess it's real this time.
Too Sad.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
1973 Penn State vs. West Virginia My first trip to Beaver Stadium
I remember Cappy’s 4 TDs and the PA announcer congratulating the Nittany Lion on an excess of 300 pushups like it was yesterday. Have been a huge Penn State and Coach Paterno fan ever since. When my son took 2 recruiting visits to PSU 2 seasons ago I was as excited as he was about him possibly playing for Joe, a gentleman and scholar so unlike his peers in college football. God bless you, coach, for providing us fans with so much joy over many years, for all the good you’ve done in the community and the ever lasting impression you’ve left of the young men who were fortunate enough to have played for you.
I love you coach.
You showed us what it meant to be a Penn Stater and we will never forget you.
by PSU_Brian on Jan 22, 2012 10:24 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Well, it was good.
Looks like ESPN still wants to be a prick.
When you live in darkness,
how can you understand light?
ESPN sux.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
anyone have a preferred alternate to watching coverage on this?
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 22, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
I was wondering the same.
This coverage is pretty poor, but I’m not sure where else to watch it.
I refuse to give any MSM the views/hits/
whatever. Staying here with my Penn State brothers and sisters.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
#1 choice is Here @ BSD
yet in the background I have Fox News on. They have segments about Joe but more on cancer and getting checked out.
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Erma Bombeck
by ComfortHePuHuTh on Jan 22, 2012 10:56 AM EST up reply actions
My condolences
I never imagined much when I started my blog in 2006. It eventually grew to the notice of SBNation (and Mike Hubbell advised me to come over). Five years after starting it, I thought it was cool I was able to meet JoePa last July at Big Ten media days.
I can’t imagine your pain this morning. He was a legend and deserved a better finish.
A futile crusade to prevent mass ignorance
HammerAndRails, SBNation's Boilermaker Blog
by BoilerTMill on Jan 22, 2012 10:25 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I don't even know what to say
The tears are just flowing
A plateau is a high form of flattery.
by Assorted Fruit on Jan 22, 2012 10:26 AM EST reply actions
Godspeed JoePa and the Penn State family
Words can’t express my heartfelt condolences.
"Go hard. I mean, like relentless. I want a bunch of coaches that coach like their hair’s on fire, and I want a football team that goes for four to six seconds (per play) with relentless effort." OSU Coach Urban Meyer.
NONNONONONONONONONONONNONONONONOOOOOOOOO
:’(
Fuck you past 3 months.
I will really really really miss you Joe.
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 22, 2012 10:28 AM EST reply actions
Also, love you BSD
It’s going to take a long, long time to get used to even the thought that Joe is no longer with us, but I truly appreciate having a wonderful group of people like yourselves to grieve with, cry with, laugh and heal with.
Joseph Vincent Paterno. That is all.
by wek5000lion09 on Jan 22, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
God bless you Joe, may you find peace after all that has transpired.
by RossingtonCollins on Jan 22, 2012 10:31 AM EST reply actions
Thanks, Coach and family,
for everything you did for Penn State and us. Love and prayers are with the family.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
God Bless you Joe. You will always be remembered first as a Great Man and then as the Greatest Football Coach ever.
WE ARE.......PENN STATE!
by Nick7 on Jan 22, 2012 10:32 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Godspeed.
"Each one hopes that if he feeds the crocodile enough, the crocodile will eat him last"
by Esteban d' Amur on Jan 22, 2012 10:34 AM EST reply actions
Thank you Joe
For everything you have done. Heaven just got a great man.
Also, my thoughts are with the Paterno family.
FNC FOX America's News Headquarters on now
said positives about our Joe. Also on SI are photos
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/gallery/featured/GAL1161649/1/14/index.htm
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
Erma Bombeck
by ComfortHePuHuTh on Jan 22, 2012 10:36 AM EST reply actions
Funny, My parents have one of those wheaties boxes in their basement
I can only imagine how gross the contents are, but I hope they keep it forever.
Also, the picture of Joe and Sue after the Cotton Bowl is just a fantastic picture.
My deep condolences to your community and the Paterno famiy
As an third generation Italian-American, I’ve always been deeply proud of his success with honor as a coach, a human being, and a humanitarian. I’ll say a prayer to him and his family later in church today. I bet Joe is arguing with Bear Bryant and Randy Walker in heaven right now. We’ll probably never see a man like him ever again. Godspeed, Joe.
by LincolnParkWildcat on Jan 22, 2012 10:40 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Thanks, Wildcat.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Thanks again, Gators.
Glad to hear from you.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
Courtesy of Ben Jones
@MarkWogenrich Paterno family asks that, in lieu of flowers or gifts, donations be made to Special Olympics of Pa. or Penn State THON.
by ppfcpp on Jan 22, 2012 10:43 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Thanks for sharing this, ppfcpp.
Wanted to know what we can do.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
They just don't make 'em like they used to.
Thank you to a man who gave so much of himself to so many. For the on-the-field, the off-the-field, the surprise appearances at THON, the visits to hospitals. For being the “cranky old guy” and for being the “sweet old man.” For telling the media to go piss up a rope when they were being stupid. For calling out players who you knew could do better, and for protecting players who made mistakes but were doing their best to correct them. For drawing a modest salary (by comparison to your “peers”) and then giving so much of it back to all of us.
This isn’t the ending we wanted, but you gave us all great memories that nobody can ever take away.
Thank you, Joe. You will be missed.
by tonycpsu on Jan 22, 2012 10:46 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
This is beautiful. +1
@JPosnanski - I saw a girl crying tonight. When I asked why she said: "Because everybody lost."
#OccupyESPN
by Adam Collyer on Jan 22, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions
ESPN is actually doing a nice job.
Mike Ditka is going to town for him. God Bless you coach.
To all Penn Staters, we are the ones who will make him remembered for what he did that was right. Keep him memory alive. We are, and always be, Penn State.
I liked Ditka a lot
This host though just seems like he’s trying so hard to get people to be negative.
Ditka was strong.
Nobody tells Mike Ditka what to think.
"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world" -- Ludwig Wittgenstein
Well, looks like I'm gonna be drinking early on a Sunday morning.
Here’s to those who wish us well, and those who don’t may go to hell. Rest in peace, JoePa,
We Are…
by The JuggerNitt on Jan 22, 2012 10:48 AM EST reply actions
PENN STATE!
In large part, thanks to one Joseph Vincent Paterno.
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
I can’t fathom a world without Joe. Can barely see what I’m typing though the tears. I feel like a family member has died. RIP Joseph Vincent Paterno. You are loved and respected by us all.
by michellemtsu on Jan 22, 2012 10:48 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Shared this at my Dad's funeral.
Seems appropriate here:
Going home, going home
I’m just going home
Quiet light, some still day
I’m just going home
It’s not far, just close by
Through an open door
Work all done, care laid by
Going to fear no more
Mother’s there expecting me
Father’s waiting, too
Lots of folk gathered there
All the friends I knew
All the friends I knew
I’m going home
Nothing’s lost, all’s gain
No more fret nor pain
No more stumbling on the way
No more longing for the day
Going to roam no more
Morning star lights the way
Restless dream all done
Shadows gone, break of day
Real life begun
There’s no break, there’s no end
Just a living on
Wide awake with a smile
Going on and on
Going home, going home
I’m just going home
It’s not far, just close by
Through an open door
I am going home
I’m just going home
Going home, going home
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:51 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
Here's the song version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2aLSat3h0w&feature=related
"Make haste to reassure us, I beg you, and tell us that our fellow citizens understand us, support us, and protect us as we ourselves are protecting the glory of the Empire.
"If it should be otherwise, if we should have to leave our bleached bones on these desert sands in vain, then beware the fury of the Legions."
by PSU_Lions_84 on Jan 22, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
He made the world a better place
…and Penn State something special.
I didn’t go to PSU, but my daughter did. Wishing comfort and strength to the Paterno family and all of Nittany Nation.
"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
Pearl Jam -- Light Years
I’ve used hammers made out of wood
I have played games with pieces and rules..
I’ve deciphered tricks at the bar…
But now you’re gone,… I haven’t figured out why…
I’ve come up with riddles… and jokes about war…
I’ve figured out numbers and what they’re for…
I’ve understood feelings.. and I’ve understood words…
But how could you be taken away?…
And wherever you’ve gone…and wherever we might go…
It don’t seem fair…today just disappeared…
Your light’s reflected now,… reflected from afar…
We were but stones,… your light made us stars
With heavy breath,… awakened regrets…
Back pages and days alone that could have been spent,
Together… but we were… miles apart…
Every inch between us becomes light years now…
No need to be void,… or save up on life…
You got to spend it all…..
And wherever you’ve gone… and wherever we might go…
It don’t seem fair…you seemed to like it here…
Your light’s reflected now,… reflected from afar
We were but stones,… your light made us stars
And wherever you’ve gone… and wherever we might go…
It don’t seem fair…today just disappeared…
Your light’s reflected now,… reflected from afar…
We were but stones,… your light made us stars
by tonycpsu on Jan 22, 2012 11:06 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
I don't think JoePa went gentle into that good night.
One thing for certain, Heaven made one hell of a great hire for HC…
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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Jan 22, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions
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