Former Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno Dies

@MandaLee (3764)
United States
January 22, 2012 10:30am CST
Former Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno has died of lung cancer. Paterno was 85 years old. Paterno is the winningest coach in college football history. He will be missed.
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matersfish
@matersfish (6306)
• United States
22 Jan 12
RIP JoPa - but, unlike a lot of folks, I will not lavish him with praise. After his and Penn State's essential coverup of what that sick SOB Sandusky did, I don't care how many games they won. And I don't care if it seems insensitive to bring up. To me, being a good football coach, being charitable to the university that employs you and the neighborhood in which you live, and being a good man are all different things. Great coach! One of--if not the--best in all of college football. Good man? The jury's still out for me.
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stary1
@stary1 (6612)
• United States
22 Jan 12
matersfish..Many share your sentiments..for me at this point I just leave it all in God's hands to judge the good, bad and ugly...but your thoughts are shared by many.
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dragon54u
@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
23 Jan 12
I didn't make a comment on this discussion because I didn't know what to say but you have expressed exactly the way I feel. Thanks, Matersfish!
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (166912)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Jan 12
i wonder if the stress and strain from the story that has been in the news lately added to his demise.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
23 Jan 12
Dear Celticeagle, It certainly could have. That's a great question.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (166912)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jan 12
He seemed pretty out of it when he was last interviewed.
Amber
@AmbiePam (92711)
• United States
22 Jan 12
They took away what seemed to keep him alive.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
22 Jan 12
Ambie Pam, I could not agree more. When he was fired, he lost the will to live. The whole situation is so sad.
Yanzalong
@yanzalong (18988)
• Indonesia
22 Jan 12
How sad we are! Do you know what his life history is? It is important to know someone who managed to live till the age of 85. What did he eat, and what his life style was. Please share bro, if you do not mind. I think other mylotters are interested to know it too.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
23 Jan 12
yanzalong, I am sorry. I don't know what his life history is.
LLWolf
@LLWolf (119)
• United States
24 Jan 12
I feel for his friends and family. I do feel that the scandal tarnished his memory and is probably causing his family to have to deal with a lot at this time of sorrow.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
24 Jan 12
Hi LL, Thanks for responding. So do I. It sure is!
Jlyn
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
25 Jan 12
I'm sorry to hear that. May his soul rest in peace.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
25 Jan 12
Yes, rest in peace indeed.
jillhill
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
22 Jan 12
It's always sad when someone who was so successful passes......and during his career he probably inspired many young people to be successful....rest in peace Joe.
MandaLee
@MandaLee (3764)
• United States
22 Jan 12
Dear Jill, Many of his players went on to successful careers as professional football players.
jbcratchet
@jbcratchet (37)
• United States
5 Mar 12
Joe Paterno was a good person. How sad that his legacy will be forever tainted by the terrible scandal. May he rest in peace.