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Joe Paterno: A Legacy Through the Eyes of an Outsider

Slate Schwertner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:43:54 +0000

Looking at the man, you would never guess he is a football genius. He’s wearing glasses the size of bricks, and looks like he should be working in a science lab, not leading a team onto the football field. With a bit of black still left on his head, you would never guess this man was 85 years old. He’s small, and he wears his pants rolled up so you can see the whites of his socks. The epitome of nerdy looking, yet you would never guess the records he holds. You would never guess that he is the most winningest coach in NCAA history. You may never guess that he was not only a coach but a shaper of men. You may not know that his legacy far exceeds that of ANY other coach in football history. He is football, and he is Joseph Vincent Paterno.

I encourage you, to continue reading this article, though it contains nothing about Carolina. Read it for the sake of football, and for the sake of Penn State. There are only so many things I can say about JoePa, coming from the eyes of a Texas Tech Red Raider. At Tech we made Mike Leach an icon, and a media hound, but his iconic status had nothing on JoePa. Many younger people saw him as a figure-head, nothing but a former shell of the coach he used to be. I say that’s erroneous, just look at his videos. He ran out onto the field with the team every game if he was able. He was yelling and screaming at players and congratulating them every time they did good. JoePa is football, and his legacy will always remain. So check back after the break, for my feelings on Joe Paterno. (more…)

Success with Honor: Joe Paterno, through the eyes of a Penn Stater

Eric Quackenbush — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:44:39 +0000

Joe and son Jay Paterno

I am experiencing difficulty writing this piece. Not because I’m in such a saddened state – it is a sad time, yes – but because how does one go about summarizing the life of a legend? I have been tasked in part, but am also willing, to share what this historic event means to so many of us; however, unfortunately, I will never be able to convey every feeling of emotion – love, sadness, hate, anger … that have overcome so many, whether from a long time ago, or as recent as a couple of months ago. However, I will do my best to share with you and keep this event as relative to my own personal experience, as possible. (more…)

The End of an Era at Penn State

Slate Schwertner — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:49:08 +0000

If you have turned on ESPN, or read any news site lately, you know what the main focus has been.

The sex abuse scandal at Penn State has completely consumed the media and the past days, and it seems everyone has a single opinion. Sandusky allegedly abused multiple boys over a period of 10 years, and now he is being charged with 40 counts of molesting young boys. So why all the talk of JoePa? Join me after the break as I chime in on the recent news. (more…)