epocSoN Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It's amazing how fast I stopped caring about the current state of our football program when this story broke. It's a good reminder that there are much more important things out there than football. 3 Quote Link to comment
Landomatic Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 I don't think we've even begun to realize the magnitude of this situation and the resulting mood at this game on Saturday if they play it. I mean, we all know its a bad deal, but I think the public outcry and pressure and reach of this thing will result in something much bigger than we realize. If you're a State Penn fan, how do you show up and cheer on the team on Saturday amid all of this if you have any sole at all? Just heard Sandusky's son, who works for the Cleveland Browns has taken a leave of absence amid public pressure. I just can't imagine what the scene must be like on campus right now. Hundreds of reporters who go to great lengths to get to a press conference and they are handed a big ole "no comment" statement...not gonna be real happy. I haven't heard of any picketers, but you gotta believe they are multiplying by the second with every "no comment - business as usual" statement that comes out of the school...there will be people demanding answers and accountability. Quote Link to comment
Omaha-Husker Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 If this game is played as scheduled, it will be one of the more ugly, sick feelings I've ever had watching a game, regardless of outcome. Obviously I am not in the situation, but I think I would be embarrassed to wear a Penn St. jersey this weekend. I feel for all the guys playing the game that have no idea stuff like this was happening in their locker room behind their back by their coach and AD. Quote Link to comment
GSG Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just got an ESPN text saying that the NY Times is reporting that Paterno's tenure will soon end, perhaps within days or weeks Quote Link to comment
Ringer02 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It doesn't matter penn state is done for a long time, It will take years for them to recover from this both in recruiting and in finding coaches who are willing to take positions. It's a shame though, I was really expecting this to be a big rivalry. Quote Link to comment
Husker Richard Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just got an ESPN text saying that the NY Times is reporting that Paterno's tenure will soon end, perhaps within days or weeks Yep... http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/sports/ncaafootball/penn-state-said-to-be-planning-paternos-exit.html?_r=1&hp Quote Link to comment
darkhorse85 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I just got an ESPN text saying that the NY Times is reporting that Paterno's tenure will soon end, perhaps within days or weeks I read something to that effect too. He may not be at the game this weekend. Quote Link to comment
Excel Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 If this game is played as scheduled, it will be one of the more ugly, sick feelings I've ever had watching a game, regardless of outcome. Obviously I am not in the situation, but I think I would be embarrassed to wear a Penn St. jersey this weekend. I feel for all the guys playing the game that have no idea stuff like this was happening in their locker room behind their back by their coach and AD. Yep, if I were a PSU player I would feel absolutely disgusted especially because it was in their own facility in their own showers. This is just a horid story for the University the team and especially the kids. What a dirtbag. Quote Link to comment
scarletNcream Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Group of students hung this sign on JoePa's statue outside Beaver Stadium. States "May no act of ours bring shame". 2 Quote Link to comment
Mulletpelini Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Did they stop having mass when the catholic priests got busted? 1 Quote Link to comment
Hammerhead Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I doubt they cancel games but at any rate, this is just awful. Does the NCAA get involved at any point? If it's determined that there was a cover-up, I'd imagine they'd have to. Quote Link to comment
Omaha-Husker Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 "Joseph Vincent Paterno: Educator, Coach, Humanitarian." "They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." Paterno's quotes on the wall behind that statue. Hypocrite. Quote Link to comment
MJSkers Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 It's amazing how fast I stopped caring about the current state of our football program when this story broke. It's a good reminder that there are much more important things out there than football. Agreed here. There is so much more in this world than our defensive line, Taylor's throwing motion, and Bo. Fun to talk about, but not our world. Quote Link to comment
darkhorse85 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 "Joseph Vincent Paterno: Educator, Coach, Humanitarian." "They ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach." Paterno's quotes on the wall behind that statue. Hypocrite. I'm not so quick to judge him until I learn the hard facts of what's going on. I bet there are a lot of other people out there that you admire who have skeletons in their closets that would make you sick if you found out about them. Quote Link to comment
Landomatic Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 No way Jo Pa is inside the stadium at the game on Saturday...bank it. Quote Link to comment
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