OT- RIP Joe Paterno

[sbfinley]

Tony and Jim,

In an alternate universe his reporting of the issue to his superiors might not have fallen through the cracks and Sandusky's horrors might have been stopped. It is not within the realm of possibility to believe that Paterno could have done nothing more than what he did and the and this sad story could have been brought to a grinding halt. Unfortunately it didn't and if you want to vilify him as an enabler or for not shouting what he heard from the rooftops you have that right. But some of us have chose to remember him for the immense good he did in his life and we too have that right. I completely understand that this is a firestorm topic and people's opinions on his legacy are already etched in stone, but the opening statement of your post is unnecessary.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Tony and Jim,

In an alternate universe his reporting of the issue to his superiors might not have fallen through the cracks and Sandusky's horrors might have been stopped. It is not within the realm of possibility to believe that Paterno could have done nothing more than what he did and the and this sad story could have been brought to a grinding halt. Unfortunately it didn't and if you want to vilify him as an enabler or for not shouting what he heard from the rooftops you have that right. But some of us have chose to remember him for the immense good he did in his life and we too have that right. I completely understand that this is a firestorm topic and people's opinions on his legacy are already etched in stone, but the opening statement of your post is unnecessary.

Uh oh. Steve, bend over - we have a line forming at Tony's request. Could you stop by Rite-Aid and pick up some vaseline? I'm thinking this is going to hurt.

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Uh oh. Steve, bend over - we have a line forming at Tony's request. Could you stop by Rite-Aid and pick up some vaseline? I'm thinking this is going to hurt.

Ouch! Or rather sooooooey!

Methinks that there are a few folks on this thread who need to valet park their high horses.

RIP Joe.

[howard38]

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[Leon]

I am glad I didn't really comment after I started this thread. If anyone wants to argue about this stuff, go for it. But please remember about having your names in your posts if you are not extremely well known already. thanks

[kcohen]

Originally Posted by howard38

Speaking of horses, some may need to take their blinders off.

The truly blind are those with the hubris to presume from the outside that they know all of the pertinent circumstances and facts.

[packs]

Perhaps this thread is a little unfair if it is solely about his sports career. I'd say a million things about Ty Cobb and how disgraceful most of his personal life was, but can still appreciate how great he was on the field. However, I still think that is apples and oranges.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't think its hubris. You are looking at the guy from the standpoint that he was a great coach. My response to that is: so what?

Jesus, he just died. Most of us were looking at it from the standpoint that he is dead. I guess we'll have to add 'dead coaches' to the trouble-making list of religion and politics.

Hopefully none of this carries forward into our hobby relationships, but I have to admit, when I'm told that if my opinion is different from someone else's, that I deserve to be raped, or that I'm worthless, my hair stands up a little.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by kcohen

Ouch! Or rather sooooooey!

Methinks that there are a few folks on this thread who need to valet park their high horses.

RIP Joe.

Agreed on both counts.

[Wahoowa]

Originally Posted by sbfinley

Tony and Jim,

In an alternate universe his reporting of the issue to his superiors might not have fallen through the cracks and Sandusky's horrors might have been stopped. It is not within the realm of possibility to believe that Paterno could have done nothing more than what he did and the and this sad story could have been brought to a grinding halt. Unfortunately it didn't and if you want to vilify him as an enabler or for not shouting what he heard from the rooftops you have that right. But some of us have chose to remember him for the immense good he did in his life and we too have that right. I completely understand that this is a firestorm topic and people's opinions on his legacy are already etched in stone, but the opening statement of your post is unnecessary.

Well said. RIP JoePa.