RIP Joe Paterno

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  1. LSUALLDAY

    LSUALLDAY Purp Guy

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    Even though he isnt a Tiger , you must admit he is the best coach ever. Im very stricken to hear about his passing.

    RIP Joe
     
  2. Mezmorizor

    Mezmorizor Founding Member

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    RIP, it's a shame that the media killed him like they did :/
     
  3. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    Great coach, but I can't help but think his legacy has been permanently tarnished.

    RIP Joe Paterno.
     
  4. GiantDuckFan

    GiantDuckFan be excellent to each other Staff Member

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    What a horribly sad conclusion to a phucking nightmare.

    I wish he'd died a year ago,. as a legend, spared from the shame.

    RIP Joe Pa
     
  5. LSUALLDAY

    LSUALLDAY Purp Guy

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    I really hope it isnt tarnished. In all honesty he doesnt deserve it.
     
  6. OkieTigerTK

    OkieTigerTK Tornado Alley

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    this. after falling from grace for being part of a cover-up of molestation/rape of little boys, it kinda puts the "1" of 13-1 into perspective. all of the good the man did will always have an asterisk by it.
     
  7. LSUALLDAY

    LSUALLDAY Purp Guy

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    Couldnt agree more.
     
  8. tlo1507

    tlo1507 Veteran Member

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    It's a sad sad day for college football fans. A great coach and great man despite what has come out about things that went on at PSU.
     
  9. COTiger

    COTiger 2010 Bowl Pick 'Em Champ

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    And sadly that is forgotten with all the attention focused on the Sandusky scandal.

    I don't know what his graduation rate was over the years, but it certainly had to rank near the top of major college football programs. I also heard this morning that he donated over 4 million to charities. As evidenced by his modest house, he didn't make a hell of a lot of money throughout his career.
     
  10. Tiger_fan

    Tiger_fan Veteran Member

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    and so the legendary saga ends...he died right after his last season as coach, just like his old nemesis, the Bear:

    Joe Pa - died Jan 22
    the Bear - died Jan 26
     

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