Joe Paterno (1926-2012)

[marothisu]

I hope you could live with your idealistic stupid attitude just like Joepa. The people who should have done something wern't sitting around a computer but they certainly closed their eyes and ears like you have.

Yeah, because I, by writing on a forum how someone followed protocol and Pennsylvania state law, yet should have probably done a little more if he suspected anything more, am part of this? Let me guess: You're going to try and put words in my mouth by saying I condone what went on?

Give me a ******* break.

 

[IceCyIce]

I would love to see that interview. Link?

Anyway, he was following protocol about reporting something he NEVER saw. He could have been fired for not following protocol or even worse be charged with something.

How many of you actually work for major institutions? I have a feeling not many do. Well, I do and I'll tell you even at my company which employs THOUSANDS of people, that if a scandal ever came out, even if you were "high up," you would never go to the police yourself unless the scandal was about your CEO himself. Everything has to go up to the SVP and CEO on that level. This is what happened with Joe Paterno.

Could he have done more? Perhaps. He was following protocol and was bounded by the scumbag President and AD who didn't do anything about any this. Joe Paterno did what was required, especially by law, for something like this at a major institution. It's sad how many people don't even understand this. Yes, he could have done more, but don't ******* act like the man did nothing.

Thank you I agree 100%

 

[marothisu]

Westboro Baptist ‘Church’ to picket Paterno’s funeral | CollegeFootballTalk

Technically, they are OK with picketing any funeral. Their deal is that it's a "judgement of God." So technically anything that happens, they are "OK" with. Except they're hypocrites because for example with gay people, they will picket some funeral and say "They died because they're gay!" yet when a gay person does anything good, they don't say anything even though by their own admission it's "God's own judgement."

 

[Bigguns]

Per his own sworn testimony in 2002, Joe Paterno knew what was going on with Sandusky and the children, yet Sandusky was still allowed to be around the football program, its facilities and stadium for practices, games and bowls. Sandusky used these places to attract and attack children.

Joe Paterno decided to put the image of the university, the football program and himself ahead of those children. I can have sympathy for his death, and sympathize for his family members who lost a husband, father, etc. But for Joe Paterno as a person, I have a hard time finding any sympathetic feelings for.

Please post the transcript of that testimony

 

[Bigguns]

. Tell me this, Einstein

But I guess that's just because I'm an idiot.

Hey thanks for the compliment!

Don't be so hard on your self. I didn't call you an idiot unless you never respected Paterno.

 

[MIClone]

From what I understand, most of what Paterno did in his life was great for his university and fellow man. For that, he should certainly get credit and respect for, as those who love him mourn for him. But by not putting an end to the raping of innocent boys, he made a horrible mistake that cannot and should not be excused or ignored. I actually feel bad for the guy, but I feel a lot worse for those kids, and there is no question that Joe Pa deserved to be fired. Today I heard some ***hole on ESPN radio that said that he feels bad "that this happened to Joe Pa." I about jump through the radio. Joe Pa is being punished for HIS OWN ACTIONS (or inaction), not something that "happened to him." And the ESPN interviewer let him get away with it. I was so livid! Go ahead and pay respect for the guy, but don't make excuses for what he did (or didn't do). He made a horrible choice and kids paid for it. It's only sad that it didn't come out years before with Joe Pa getting fired then.

 

[CarrollCyclone]

Please post the transcript of that testimony

I say that based off this story:

Bernstein: Cry For Victims, Not Paterno « CBS Chicago

And others that all say Paterno knew quite a while ago what was going on.