Paterno dies at 85

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Too bad he's not going to be remembered for all the good things he did in his career. Rest in peace Jo Pa.

Not surprising he died so soon after being fired. It seems to happen to all the coaches who coach forever.

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Originally Posted by ragecage

Not surprising he died so soon after being fired. It seems to happen to all the coaches who coach forever.

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Yeah I figured he'd be dead within a few months, just like Bear was.

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Originally Posted by free2131

Yeah I figured he'd be dead within a few months, just like Bear was.

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That was the first thing that was brought up at work. What did Bear last, a month?

Joe Paterno Dies In Hospital; Doctors Promise To Tell Their Superiors First Thing Tomorrow

I know free will depart shortly after he retires from Walmart.

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Originally Posted by haveacigar

I know free will depart shortly after he retires from Walmart.

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Joe Paterno Dies In Hospital; Doctors Promise To Tell Their Superiors First Thing Tomorrow

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likes this. Paterno is no longer "Jo Pa" to me.

Very sad though....to hear so many sports commentators trying to speak of this his death when the ugly 2000lb elephant is all people think of when his name comes up. All that was done in the name of "protecting the brand and legacy" and ironically its what was done to "protect" it that has destroyed it.

I think Paterno deserves the blame that he has coming...no more and no less. I fear that his death will lead some to try and find sympathy and give him a pass in the name of "not trampling on an old mans grave". Not all will, but surely there will be those that do. His death should not change anything in regards to the investigation and whatever role he played in all that took place.

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Originally Posted by dickay

likes this. Paterno is no longer "Jo Pa" to me.

Very sad though....to hear so many sports commentators trying to speak of this his death when the ugly 2000lb elephant is all people think of when his name comes up. All that was done in the name of "protecting the brand and legacy" and ironically its what was done to "protect" it that has destroyed it.

I think Paterno deserves the blame that he has coming...no more and no less. I fear that his death will lead some to try and find sympathy and give him a pass in the name of "not trampling on an old mans grave". Not all will, but surely there will be those that do. His death should not change anything in regards to the investigation and whatever role he played in all that took place.

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What it's going to change is that the prosecution will no longer have is testimony to colloborate McQueary's testimony.

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Originally Posted by dps

What it's going to change is that the prosecution will no longer have is testimony to colloborate McQueary's testimony.

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They'll have the transcripts of his grand jury testimony, but that's it.

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Originally Posted by dps

What it's going to change is that the prosecution will no longer have is testimony to colloborate McQueary's testimony.

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The prosecution would never be able to admit anything Paterno said to corroborate McQueary's testimony, as that's hearsay.

Paterno's testimony would really only be relevant to the perjury trials of Curley and Schultz.

Actually, Paterno could have been a witness by the defense in order to contradict McQueary's testimony. His statements in various publications might still be admissible, but they would have a lot less impact.

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Originally Posted by haveacigar

hearsay

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I always read 'hearsay' as 'heresy'

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Originally Posted by filihok

I always read 'hearsay' as 'heresy'

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For most of my life, I thought they were the same word. I thought the law called it heresy because it was false speaking, like it is in religion.

Why is everyone so mad at Joe Pa for reporting a rumor to his supervisors?