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Penn State football pedophilia thread (UPDATE: NCAA sanctions handed down)
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ConfusingJazz
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brucewaynegretzky said:
The governor of Pennsylvania.
The one thing I can't stand about sports (and I love sports) are the constant hyperbole used by journalists (same problem with gaming). ESPN is actually calling this a national crisis. Paterno is a college football coach. Nothing more. He fucked up? So, let him go, but he should have retired years ago.
Hell, I sort of feel sorry for him, because I doubt he even was capable of understanding what the hell was going on, even back in 2002, but that just stands that you can't keep these guys around as figureheads, just for symbolism's sake. You're a university, your purpose is education, not to build some kind of sports god.
Hell, I sort of feel sorry for him, because I doubt he even was capable of understanding what the hell was going on, even back in 2002, but that just stands that you can't keep these guys around as figureheads, just for symbolism's sake. You're a university, your purpose is education, not to build some kind of sports god.
SolidSnakex
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Spectral Glider said:
I can't see McQueary lasting too much longer. Joe Pa caught most of the heat because he's the face of the university. But he out now, so i've got to think that McQueary is the next target for the media.
Spectral Glider
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cashman said:
But not his son Jay, who is the QBs coach.
Officerrob
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Some of these questions are insane. Of course Paterno needed to go immediately
JimtotheHum
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The idiots asking the questions are acting all outraged, they really do live in a bubble, don't they?
Knux-Future
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Spectral Glider said:
Why would his son get fired?
Fucking homers asking questions. Jesus, paterno isn't in charge of the college. The board decided its in the best interest of the college to fire him by a standard morality clause in his contract. Pretty fucking simple. Take a step back and understand the gravity of the situation you pukes.
Hari Seldon
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Spectral Glider said:
Who gives a fuck about the QB coach, fire that bastard McQueary and fire Curly who was actually charged with a crime!
BertramCooper
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Not true.SoulPlaya said:
If you can dig it up, listen to that Kim Jones interview posted earlier. JoePa was perfectly lucid in 2002.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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At least they taken back the power from Paterno. He doesn't run the shoe and his ass has been kicked to the curb.
Hari Seldon
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NomarTyme said:
No they should riot. Maybe not for Paterno, but for the failure of the entire administration. Even the board of trustees knew about this shit back in March and didn't do shit.
BeautifulMemory
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NomarTyme said:
Watch the students throw that "occupy" phrase in here...
Dreams-Visions
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A University that cares more about its integrity than sport.
+respect to the rest of Penn State for showing the corruption was only a few men deep. Men who are not irreplacable, despite their own opinions of themselves.
+respect to the rest of Penn State for showing the corruption was only a few men deep. Men who are not irreplacable, despite their own opinions of themselves.
true.Hari Seldon said:
I'm telling you, this is what happens when you start making college all about sports. It's a damn shame when the fucking football coach starts looking like the "most important man on campus". You're a university, spend some time focusing on your education, not building up your football coach.Shick Brithouse said:
ClovingWestbrook
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Here is a little tid bit about Joe.
My Dad's step-nephew was one of the top recruits coming out of Westlake High a number of years ago. Had offers from every top football program and he chose Penn State, partially due to Pa Joe. Well, his first year there his mother developed breast cancer which obviously messed with his mind and nerves. He wanted to come home to see her a couple of times and Joe refused. Basically said if he left school to come and see her he'd lose his spot on the team. He eventually left Penn State to spend time with his mother and after a year wanted to come back to play football. He was blackballed EVERYWHERE. Even community colleges wouldn't touch him due to Joe.
My Dad's step-nephew was one of the top recruits coming out of Westlake High a number of years ago. Had offers from every top football program and he chose Penn State, partially due to Pa Joe. Well, his first year there his mother developed breast cancer which obviously messed with his mind and nerves. He wanted to come home to see her a couple of times and Joe refused. Basically said if he left school to come and see her he'd lose his spot on the team. He eventually left Penn State to spend time with his mother and after a year wanted to come back to play football. He was blackballed EVERYWHERE. Even community colleges wouldn't touch him due to Joe.
Spectral Glider
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Knux-Future said:
Why would they want to keep him and further why would he want to stay?
Ninja Scooter
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If he was unable to understand what child rape is, he should not have been in a position of authority in the first place.SoulPlaya said:
bigtroyjon
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This isn't a press conference, it's a cross-examination.
SerArthurDayne
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These people getting all butthurt are supposed to be fucking reporters? Jesus, get the fuck out of here. You are making video game journalists look good.
Officerrob
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These sound like student journalists.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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Damn, the guys asking questions are wacky.
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