Joe Paterno has passed (confirmed)

[i26bamafan]

It is being reported on FOX news that JOEPA has passed.

A moment of prayer for the family....

 

[SeattleBama]

Re: Joe Paterno

RIP Joe. One of the best.

 

[JBama_in_PCOLA]

ESPN just reported...


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[BamaJeff]

Re: Joe Paterno

USA Today is reporting too.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/coll...-penn-state-coach-joe-paterno-dead/52737230/1

 

[BamasTide]

Re: Joe Paterno

I hate that all this controversy has came out and tarnished his legacy somewhat. Weird how Joe always said that he was worried that when he stopped coaching he would die. Prayers to his friends and family.

 

[Jessica4Bama]

Re: Joe Paterno

Prayers go out to his family.

 

[SeattleBama]

Re: Joe Paterno

Change the thread name...that is tasteless.

 

[BamaGreek]

Re: Joe Paterno

RIP Coach Paterno. It is a complicated situation there between the University and the Paterno family. I hope they can work it out.

 

[2003TIDE]

Re: Joe Paterno

that is tasteless.

Agreed. Kinda like helping protect pedophiles.

 

[BAMALEEBO]

Re: Joe Paterno

So sad...it's like he died of a broken heart. The way his coaching career ended was just too much for him, I guess. RIP Coach!

 

[Bama Fish 86-9]

Re: Joe Paterno

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God be with them.

Change the thread name...that is tasteless.

I agree, change the name.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Meh.

 

[marcusroby]

Change the thread name...that is tasteless.

I have to agree with that sentiment. Needs to be restated

 

[TideFan in AU]

Re: Joe Paterno

Change the thread name...that is tasteless.

No doubt!

 

[sh4bama]

Re: Joe Paterno

I hate that all this controversy has came out and tarnished his legacy somewhat.

I think it destroyed all the success he knew, JMHO.

I believe he will always have the caveat of the "child sex-abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky" that will haunt his legacy, forever. No matter how well he coached or how long his career was he washed it all away by his inactions.

RIP, JoePa and prayers to his family.

 

[OreBama]

Re: Joe Paterno

College football has lost a legend. I think most of us figured he would die shortly after he retired like someone else we all know and love. Sad day.

 

[Lassr4Bama]

Re: Joe Paterno

that is what is really sad, he died with a tarnished reputation and now no way to work on redemption.

RIP.

 

[jwp3d]

Re: Joe Paterno

May Joe Pa RIP. I think the thread title should be changed as well.

 

[MS TN NC Tidefan]

Re: Joe Paterno

Prayers to his family. He had a lot of positive impact on a lot of lives.

Interesting that he and Bryant both passed away in late January after their final season.

 

[DrollTide]

Re: Joe Paterno finally dead...

While respecting the strong feelings of many posters, up until 6 months ago Paterno was by all appearances a titan of virtue, and it is possible that the most severe contempt might be reserved until there has been a conviction. Once this happens (as seems probable) then all the good works and legacy of Paterno are essentially undone. Until then, "Joe Paterno dead" is enough for me.