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2. I'm not trying to be snarky

Tue Jul 24, 2012, 06:52 PM

Jul 2012

but what did Paterno do besides win football games that would warrant your respect and admiration?

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I'd admired and respected joe paterno for YEARS, but... [View all] MarianJack Jul 2012 OP

A 12 hours later self kick... MarianJack Jul 2012 #1

I'm not trying to be snarky bigwillq Jul 2012 #2

I used to be a big football fan and I lived in PA, so... MarianJack Jul 2012 #3

Thanks for the reply bigwillq Jul 2012 #5

paterno actually gave a damn about his players,... MarianJack Jul 2012 #7

Wow bigwillq Jul 2012 #8

Actually, in 57 years... MarianJack Jul 2012 #9

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Compared to sexual abuse (or any abuse) of a child,... MarianJack Jul 2012 #6

I never understood the sports figure worship in this country. Alduin Jul 2012 #10

Sports IS way too big in this country. MarianJack Jul 2012 #11