[Bette]

Joe Paterno lost his battle with cancer Sunday, he died at the age of 85.
We know he has had various health issues, many which resulted in him coaching from the box. Joe didnt like that, he wanted to be on the sidelines among the players.
Joe had a wonderful legacy with one of the best records as a winning coach in the college football game.
His players and all the kids loved him.
But this year a dark blot fell on his shadow when his asssistant coach was charged with molesting kids.
When he found about it at the time, Joe turned it over to the proper authority at the school, the President. He said so.
He then apparently put it out of his mind, thinking it would be taken care of.
But do we wonder?
Do we think he was more interested in the great football program he had going and the school's reputation and so he didnt do enough? Do we wonder if he turned a blind eye, that surely he must have known it was going on and continued to go on?
Will his wonderful legacy be muddied and forgotten in the history of the game?
R.I.P Joe. Whatever you didnt do you should have, I believe that because of the man you really were, you paid for your sins. Paid with a broken heart when you died.
But I think your once golden legacy is now terribly tarnished.

[kkfan91]

I think it will depend on who the person is on how they remember him. I feel like he suffered enough for what happened and he should be remembered for all the great things he did. Other I know will never be able to look past what someone else did to tarnish his legacy and will forever blame him for it. I personally see no point throwing rocks at the deceased let them go and don't dump more on them.

[LSC9901]

Really ... I don't think so. It will always be there as a stain but I believe that in time when this is all done and over with he will remain as one of America's finest coaches. Is Babe Ruth famous for his records or his drinking ? We know about both but only one really stands out and this is the same way JoePa will be remembered. If This had happened in the same era as Ruth it would be even less of a media story than it is now. That's not saying it was right but lets be honest and admit that the media is far more interested in destroying reputations than building hero's.

[kkfan91]

You maybe right LSC, I might just be cynical about it based off of some ugly responses I've seen some people have after his death.

[jks812]

I'll admit I've made bad comments about the man, and don't take back a single one. Now, even though I don't watch college football, even I know who he was. I think this will be a blemish, but he'll still be remembered as a great coach.

[DodgeFB]

Everyone will have their own take on this. If they hate sports anyway we know they will focus on his "mistake". Some "fans" would have stuck by him if he was the "guilty" one. I will say it is a dang shame from beginning to wherever it ends. As Joe said himself, "pray for the victims".

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by jks812

I'll admit I've made bad comments about the man, and don't take back a single one. Now, even though I don't watch college football, even I know who he was. I think this will be a blemish, but he'll still be remembered as a great coach.

You certainly have no reason to apologize for your opinion. I have a much larger problem with people who complain about an opinion versus an opinion I may not agree with.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by jks812

I'll admit I've made bad comments about the man, and don't take back a single one. Now, even though I don't watch college football, even I know who he was. I think this will be a blemish, but he'll still be remembered as a great coach.

Our pastor touched on the subject one Sunday and it was the first time it occurred to me, Joe was probably guilty of turning a blind eye. Hard not to make a bad comment though jks.

[quote=DodgeFB;531980 I will say it is a dang shame from beginning to wherever it ends. As Joe said himself, "pray for the victims".[/quote]

I dont know Dodge, but I think this part of your quote says it all. No matter what side of the fence you are on.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by kkfan91

You maybe right LSC, I might just be cynical about it based off of some ugly responses I've seen some people have after his death.

Ugly responses from young adults your age, or older ones? Not that it makes a diff, just wondering.

[kkfan91]

Originally Posted by Bette

Ugly responses from young adults your age, or older ones? Not that it makes a diff, just wondering.

Older ones, the younger ones though are more biased the other way because half of my high school it seems went to Penn State for college.

[nascaraddict]

The dark blot will always be there. But I think that after time has past, people will see Paterno in a better light.


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