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If you didn't know better, you would think that Joe Paterno died
Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:14 am
Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:14 am
I am so tired of hearing about Joe.
Everyone is acting like Joe Paterno died instead of being fired.
The empty seat on the bus, the son breaking down and the people kneeling in front of his house and praying.
Lost in all of this is the reason he was fired and the true victims have almost become a complete second thought.
Everyone is acting like Joe Paterno died instead of being fired.
The empty seat on the bus, the son breaking down and the people kneeling in front of his house and praying.
Lost in all of this is the reason he was fired and the true victims have almost become a complete second thought.
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Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:22 am to ksliman
first
ETA: this story is getting used up by ESPN like a two dollar hooker.
ETA: this story is getting used up by ESPN like a two dollar hooker.
This post was edited on 11/13/11 at 7:23 am
Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:23 am to HT713
"The Fish Stinks from the Head"
JoPa was the Head.
Defense rest.
JoPa was the Head.
Defense rest.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:26 am to Crow Pie
quote:
you would think that Joe Paterno died
You broke our hearts, Joe. You're dead to us.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 7:29 am to ksliman
I agree. I had some serious 
going on yesterday.
going on yesterday. 
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:07 am to Mo Jeaux
I have some serious reading some of the absolutely ridiculous posts on this board throughout the week.
reading some of the absolutely ridiculous posts on this board throughout the week. 
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:16 am to ksliman
quote:
Everyone is acting like Joe Paterno died instead of being fired.
everyone, really? link?
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:18 am to ksliman
People are shocked, saddened, and angry about this situation. It's big news.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:23 am to RJYH
quote:
People are shocked, saddened, and angry about this situation. It's big news.
It is big news. But the focus is not on the key issue - the true victims. The media and a great many (not everyone) people are more intent on making this about Joe.
It seems to be more about him not being at the game than why he wasn't.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:44 am to ksliman
quote:
Everyone is acting like Joe Paterno died instead of being fired.
Ummm, this is a little bit bigger than an 85 year old man kicking the bucket with his legacy intact. This is the biggest scandal in sports and educational history. So yeah we're going to be having a frickload more threads on this, since this is more important than sports in general.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:46 am to ksliman
quote:
It is big news. But the focus is not on the key issue - the true victims. The media and a great many (not everyone) people are more intent on making this about Joe.
It seems to be more about him not being at the game than why he wasn't.
OK I'm seeing some of your point more and agree with you completely.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:57 am to ksliman
quote:
But the focus is not on the key issue - the true victims. The media and a great many (not everyone) people are more intent on making this about Joe.
Before the game both teams knelt in prayer for the victims, that has been shown in all the highlights. There has been a lot of talk about the crimes. A coach that has been there since 1965 and won more games than anyone in CFB history was not there. Talking about that is not losing focus no the "true victims".
Posted on 11/13/11 at 8:59 am to HT713
I wish he would die...in prison
Posted on 11/13/11 at 9:36 am to ksliman
quote:I agree. But there isn't much to say about the victims other than it's terrible what happened to them. We don't know anything other than that.
It is big news. But the focus is not on the key issue - the true victims. The media and a great many (not everyone) people are more intent on making this about Joe.
It seems to be more about him not being at the game than why he wasn't.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 9:41 am to ksliman
You're right. I thought about that last night. Up there, they knew him for decades. Like the WSJ said yesterday, he did alot of good things and many many young men benefited from their relationship with him as player to coach/mentor. No question. So you take this person, who you knwo all this good stuff about, and then see this other stuff. First step for many people is denial. I see it in fraud cases all the time. Worst one I saw was here in Jackson, guy ran a ponzi scheme, million dollar home, ripped off millions from investors. Then when it hit the fan, the wife defended him to the hilt as did her family no matter WHAT came out or was proven. She really believed in him. Then when they ended things and filed for divorce, he treated her the way he treated everyone else and then she woke up (he tried to claim she was unfit and take the kids). Now she refuses to talk to him from what I understand. Same thing.
They will go through denial first, fall back on what they have known for so long, and then as the facts come out and tehy absorb it, there will be anger and sadness.
They will go through denial first, fall back on what they have known for so long, and then as the facts come out and tehy absorb it, there will be anger and sadness.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 9:56 am to prplhze2000
Sadly, the way it's being twisted is just as I heard it by whatever ignorant ESPN crew was announcing the LSU game last night when they were 'recapping' the week's events:
'and the tragic event at Penn State of Joe Paterno's firing'.
cuz yeah boys, that's the tragedy here.
I guess they all now have to be able to fit it in 147 characters, and in doing so, leaving out some important details.
I ate, Grandma.
I ate Grandma.
'and the tragic event at Penn State of Joe Paterno's firing'.
cuz yeah boys, that's the tragedy here.
I guess they all now have to be able to fit it in 147 characters, and in doing so, leaving out some important details.
I ate, Grandma.
I ate Grandma.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 9:58 am to prplhze2000
Thanks purple haze. Thats pretty much how I think it's going down right now. A lot of people are in denial but as more of the facts come out they are going to be pissed. I never hit the denial phase.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 10:20 am to Oates Mustache
I think some of it is generational also. Talk to older abuse victims and they will say several generations ago, people just didn't report it like they do now or go to the police. I'm not buying the age thing. One of the men I respect the most is nearly 80, richest man in Jackson, and has a VERY sharp mind. 50 years ago you didn't report child or sexual abuse like you do now. Not defending Paterno, just trying to understand the thinking and playing devil's advocate.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 10:37 am to prplhze2000
quote:
you would think that Joe Paterno died
He did.
Posted on 11/13/11 at 10:40 am to prplhze2000
That sounds a lot like WorldCom
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