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(LA Times) Unlikely Joe Paterno's son has a plan to get his dad's name back on the Big 10 trophy. But he needs someone to go back in time with him. You'll get paid after you get back. Must bring your own weapons. Safety not guaranteed   (latimesblogs.latimes.com) divider line 138
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Druid5
2011-11-20 04:51:08 AM
Has he only done this once before?
 
nekom [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 05:17:35 AM
Is this a joke?
 
veedeevadeevoodee
2011-11-20 07:37:08 AM
Another reason to clean house at Happy Valley
 
FredaDeStilleto
2011-11-20 07:41:45 AM
"The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back...."

I'd use duct tape,too. In case of a strong wind.
 
Doctor Funkenstein [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 07:44:28 AM
"The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Please beat these assholes next week, Wisconsin.
 
vudukungfu
2011-11-20 07:59:56 AM
Kid has his priorities straight.
Loyalty to stupidity first.
Loyalty to ego.

Nice of him to care about the victims.
 
John Nash
2011-11-20 08:17:33 AM
If your plan involves beating Wisconsin at Camp Randall then you didn't think it through very well.
 
Kurmudgeon
2011-11-20 08:17:35 AM
Loyalty to his dad, vudkungfu.
I'm not saying what Joe. Sr did or didn't do was right, but I can't knock the guy for standing up for his dad in this instance.
/NOT a Penn State fan
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 08:19:27 AM
vudukungfu: Kid has his priorities straight.
Loyalty to stupidity first.
Loyalty to ego.

Nice of him to care about the victims.

What, not going on your homophobic rants today? I guess they didnt resonate as well as you thought. It did prove the suspicion that there was something other than concern for the victims fueling you vitriol though.
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 08:22:47 AM
Doctor Funkenstein: "The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Please beat these assholes next week, Wisconsin.

I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.
 
vudukungfu
2011-11-20 08:36:39 AM
kim jong-un: I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Because there are more than one assholes who blindly support Penn State without regard for the victims.

Shut down the entire football program.
They all failed to do their due diligence.
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 08:39:08 AM
vudukungfu: kim jong-un: I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Because there are more than one assholes who blindly support Penn State without regard for the victims.

Shut down the entire football program.
They all failed to do their due diligence.

All of them. Got it. Even the middle school students at the time.
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 08:42:10 AM
You let an entire nation down yesterday Ohio State.
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 08:44:26 AM
kim jong-un: Even the middle school students at the time.

Jerry Sandusky just got wood.
 
Tyrone Biggums
2011-11-20 08:45:45 AM
www.inbe.org

Missed yesterdays CFB thread.
 
06Lion
2011-11-20 08:45:55 AM
vudukungfu: kim jong-un: I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Because there are more than one assholes who blindly support Penn State without regard for the victims.

Shut down the entire football program.
They all failed to do their due diligence.

You do realize there are going to be multiple trials, yes? Or you're completely comfortable condemning everyone who was named in the 23 page grand jury report, a document that is heavily biased towards the prosecution's case in order to secure a trial and doesn't even contain the transcripts of the testimonies, so we know the bare minimum of who has said what? Or even further, you're comfortable with ending the entire football program, which will not only hurt the players who had nothing to do with this, but the rest of the university's sports teams who rely on the funding provided by football to operate? Sure, that makes total sense.
 
vudukungfu
2011-11-20 08:46:34 AM
 
the_coach5040
2011-11-20 08:48:54 AM
Shouldn't this twit be concerned with more important things than his asshole dad's name on the trophy?
 
eagles95
2011-11-20 08:50:54 AM
Doctor Funkenstein: "The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Please beat these assholes next week, Wisconsin.


We are on it....don't worry. Ball is looking for the NCAA single season td record. Plus drunken Badgers fan will be in prime form to welcome Penn St. fans with respect.
 
Doctor Funkenstein [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 08:52:26 AM
kim jong-un: Doctor Funkenstein: "The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Please beat these assholes next week, Wisconsin.

I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Well, this is a repeat but I'll repost from another thread for your enjoyment.

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Hey, Joe, did you hear about Penn State's new coach's uniform?

i595.photobucket.com
No. What about it?

i595.photobucket.com
It comes in all sizes.

i595.photobucket.com
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 08:55:27 AM
06Lion: You do realize there are going to be multiple trials, yes? Or you're completely comfortable condemning everyone who was named in the 23 page grand jury report, a document that is heavily biased towards the prosecution's case in order to secure a trial and doesn't even contain the transcripts of the testimonies, so we know the bare minimum of who has said what? Or even further, you're comfortable with ending the entire football program, which will not only hurt the players who had nothing to do with this, but the rest of the university's sports teams who rely on the funding provided by football to operate? Sure, that makes total sense.

This is the Penn State version of protecting victims.
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 08:58:05 AM
vudukungfu: Penn State lobbied for exclusions under the Right to Know Law when it was updated in 2008. Penn State and the other state-related universities have a special exemption that prevents the public from accessing the schools' emails, phone records and other records that many other universities must provide.


(new window)

2008

I'm sure that had nothing to do with the fact that a politician was using the right to know laws to personally attack the professors who published data that conflicted with said politicians political viewpoints.

It reminds me of a certain Farker who is trying to demonize a vast swath of people based on unrelated issues.
 
doglover [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 09:00:07 AM
vudukungfu: kim jong-un: I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Because there are more than one assholes who blindly support Penn State without regard for the victims.

Shut down the entire football program.
They all failed to do their due diligence.

I think we should fire you. Why weren't you in Penn State's locker room back in 1994? You think your bullshiat excuses are more important than child rape? You make me sick with your "lazy faire" attitude.

Can you guys believe this sicko? He could have ended all this 17 years ago, instead he's sittin' here like it's not his fault. Where were you, man. You let the nation down.
 
vudukungfu
2011-11-20 09:01:02 AM
kim jong-un: I'm sure that had nothing to do with the fact that a politician was using the right to know laws to personally attack the professors who published data that conflicted with said politicians political viewpoints.

Professors. The *real* victims.

Got it.
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 09:02:12 AM
eagles95: Doctor Funkenstein: "The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Please beat these assholes next week, Wisconsin.


We are on it....don't worry. Ball is looking for the NCAA single season td record. Plus drunken Badgers fan will be in prime form to welcome Penn St. fans with respect.

Because the victims will be supported by drunken idiots from Wisconsin attacking innocent parties...
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 09:04:14 AM
doglover: I think we should fire you. Why weren't you in Penn State's locker room back in 1994? You think your bullshiat excuses are more important than child rape? You make me sick with your "lazy faire" attitude.

Can you guys believe this sicko? He could have ended all this 17 years ago, instead he's sittin' here like it's not his fault. Where were you, man. You let the nation down.

Can you think of a single football program in history that did worse things than the Penn State football program?
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 09:05:22 AM
vudukungfu: kim jong-un: I'm sure that had nothing to do with the fact that a politician was using the right to know laws to personally attack the professors who published data that conflicted with said politicians political viewpoints.

Professors. The *real* victims.

Got it.

No, you didn't get it. But that alright, given your troll status you would be letting down the 'real victims' if you applied even an ounce of intelligence or concern for anyone but yourself.
 
kim jong-un
2011-11-20 09:08:39 AM
mikaloyd: doglover: I think we should fire you. Why weren't you in Penn State's locker room back in 1994? You think your bullshiat excuses are more important than child rape? You make me sick with your "lazy faire" attitude.

Can you guys believe this sicko? He could have ended all this 17 years ago, instead he's sittin' here like it's not his fault. Where were you, man. You let the nation down.

Can you think of a single football program in history that did worse things than the Penn State football program?

Why didn't you stop it then you perv?
 
LarryDan43
2011-11-20 09:19:22 AM
06Lion: vudukungfu: kim jong-un: I like your use of the plural. It illustrates you true concern for the situation by not only overreacting, but attributing the statement of one person to multiple.

Because there are more than one assholes who blindly support Penn State without regard for the victims.

Shut down the entire football program.
They all failed to do their due diligence.

You do realize there are going to be multiple trials, yes? Or you're completely comfortable condemning everyone who was named in the 23 page grand jury report, a document that is heavily biased towards the prosecution's case in order to secure a trial and doesn't even contain the transcripts of the testimonies, so we know the bare minimum of who has said what? Or even further, you're comfortable with ending the entire football program, which will not only hurt the players who had nothing to do with this, but the rest of the university's sports teams who rely on the funding provided by football to operate? Sure, that makes total sense.

t1.gstatic.com

That argument didn't work for them and if the allegations are true, what Penn State did was much, much worse.
 
t3knomanser
2011-11-20 09:20:44 AM
This thread has gotten off track. Let's talk about the important things: Safety Not Guaranteed: The Movie.
 
doglover [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 09:23:00 AM
mikaloyd: Can you think of a single football program in history that did worse things than the Penn State football program?

Can you pull your head out of your ass and consider that maybe it's not just because I'm from Penn State that I'm against holding people who didn't do anything responsible for shiat that others did? You're acting like Penn State's entire student body lined up and pulled a train on some kids right there on main street. That's not the case.

NONE of the students playing football did anything wrong. Why are you lumping them in with what their coach did? It's retarded. Yes, other programs have been shut down for the actions of a few. I don't agree with those either.

Maybe it's something only people who've been falsely accused feel, but I would rather the guilty walk free than the innocent be punished. Nothing sucks worse than being held responsible for shiat you had nothing to do with. I wouldn't wish it on anyone, even you who seem to need some perspective on why it's wrong to do such things. Fry Sandusky, but punishing innocents is wrong and so are you for trying to do it.
 
SharkTrager
2011-11-20 09:31:25 AM
doglover: Can you pull your head out of your ass and consider that maybe it's not just because I'm from Penn State that I'm against holding people who didn't do anything responsible for shiat that others did?

Got it. You're opposed to all NCAA sanctions since they always punish players other than those who were involved in the allegations.
 
doglover [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 09:35:53 AM
SharkTrager: doglover: Can you pull your head out of your ass and consider that maybe it's not just because I'm from Penn State that I'm against holding people who didn't do anything responsible for shiat that others did?

Got it. You're opposed to all NCAA sanctions since they always punish players other than those who were involved in the allegations.

Exactly.

I'm also opposed to banning things like lawn darts.
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 09:37:11 AM
the_coach5040: Shouldn't this twit be concerned with more important things than his asshole dad's name on the trophy?

The reporter asked him about it, you dummy.
 
Ken VeryBigLiar
2011-11-20 09:40:06 AM
FTA: "The only reaction I had was, let's get there and win it and put it back on. We'll bring it on a post-it note ... we'll stick it right back, but we've got to get to the game first."

Really bad choice of words there, Jay.

/Just call it Schmebechler/Hayes already
 
AppleOptionEsc
2011-11-20 09:40:13 AM
I remember in high school when 5 of the guys got caught drinking. We had to cancel a game. Not for lack of players, but because teem members let something they weren't supposed to do, happen.

I'm sorry if you are upset if your 3 hours of beer drinking would not include Penn State. I'm also sorry if you are a big wig CEO who loses ad revenue if they wouldn't play. Penn State should not be playing in a bowl game this year.
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 09:45:30 AM
AppleOptionEsc: I remember in high school when 5 of the guys got caught drinking. We had to cancel a game. Not for lack of players, but because teem members let something they weren't supposed to do, happen.

Punishing the players for something the players did is exactly the same as punishing the players for something a coach did.
 
vudukungfu
2011-11-20 09:47:35 AM
AppleOptionEsc: Penn State should not be playing in a bowl game this year

Yogi
Boo Boo
Ling Ling
Smokey

bears repeating.

Players with class would say it's only a game and get on with their educations.
 
Jim from Saint Paul
2011-11-20 09:49:03 AM
AppleOptionEsc: I remember in high school when 5 of the guys got caught drinking. We had to cancel a game. Not for lack of players, but because teem members let something they weren't supposed to do, happen.

I'm sorry if you are upset if your 3 hours of beer drinking would not include Penn State. I'm also sorry if you are a big wig CEO who loses ad revenue if they wouldn't play. Penn State should not be playing in a bowl game this year.

Your teammate sucked. Game shouldn't have been called. The people who did the wrong should have been punished.
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 09:54:24 AM
I find this whole episode strangely fascinating from a sociology point of view. People are more angry at Joe Paterno and the players than they are at Sandusky.
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 09:55:23 AM
doglover: Can you pull your head out of your ass and consider that maybe it's not just because I'm from Penn State that I'm against holding people who didn't do anything responsible for shiat that others did? You're acting like Penn State's entire student body lined up and pulled a train on some kids right there on main street. That's not the case.

I dont really care where you are from. When you are wrong you are wrong. You are not a victim here.
 
mikaloyd
2011-11-20 09:56:04 AM
GoldSpider: I find this whole episode strangely fascinating from a sociology point of view. People are more angry at Joe Paterno and the players than they are at Sandusky.

riiiight.
 
t3knomanser
2011-11-20 09:56:30 AM
GoldSpider: I find this whole episode strangely fascinating from a sociology point of view. People are more angry at Joe Paterno and the players than they are at Sandusky.

From Watergate to the Catholic Church and now to Penn State: "It's the coverup, stupid."
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 09:56:55 AM
mikaloyd: When you are wrong you are wrong. You are not a victim here.

When did he say he was a victim?
 
rjakobi
2011-11-20 09:58:33 AM
vudukungfu: Kid has his priorities straight.
Loyalty to stupidity first.
Loyalty to ego.

Nice of him to care about the victims.

They're called alleged victims until proven molested. Though it's only a matter of time.

/sheesh, it's like people think Joe was the one touching those boys or something
 
bulldg4life
2011-11-20 10:00:19 AM
GoldSpider: People are more angry at Joe Paterno and the players than they are at Sandusky.

This is a silly statement since a person's thoughts on Jerry Sandusky are very rarely expressed (outside of, maybe, the first thread on this topic). The general consensus from 99%+ of the Fark community is he should spend the rest of his life in jail and/or we should just kill him now.

There is no argument or disagreement or conflict on how people feel about Sandusky, so there is no conversation about it. To equate the lack of conversation about Sandusky with a degree of anger towards his actions is quite disingenuous. Yet, people have stated that repeatedly.

"Golly, you guys just aren't as mad at the actual perv. what is wrong with everyone?" isn't a valid argument since, if asked, most everyone would state that he is a monster that deserves to go to jail.
 
doglover [TotalFark]
2011-11-20 10:07:40 AM
mikaloyd: You are not a victim here.

No, I'm not a perp either. And neither is any kid on the football team.

Being angry at the entire football program is insane. 99.9% of people in the program had nothing to do with this. Probably more like 99,99% given the number of people directly involved in the program.

So we should punish Penn State's football students, the Penn State Marching Band, the Cheer Leaders, the employees of the university, and the vendors whose living is based on the fact that Beaver Stadium holds more than double the number of people than the surrounding township and has big drawing power because of ONE PERV and a handful of idiots.

You're simply illogical. Mr Spock would not approve.
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 10:08:10 AM
bulldg4life: "Golly, you guys just aren't as mad at the actual perv. what is wrong with everyone?" isn't a valid argument since, if asked, most everyone would state that he is a monster that deserves to go to jail.

I think it's perfectly valid when the level of outrage and vitriol is in no way proportional to the offense.

Yes, the man made a tragic mistake and publicly admitted as much. Why that isn't enough for the howling masses, I don't know. You'd think that they were the ones molested.
 
bulldg4life
2011-11-20 10:11:15 AM
GoldSpider: I think it's perfectly valid when the level of outrage and vitriol is in no way proportional to the offense.

I know. These people are just so upset about one instance of child rape. I mean, Paterno told one person. What more do you want from him, right?

GoldSpider: Why that isn't enough for the howling masses, I don't know. You'd think that they were the ones molested.

Because there are people on this site that have spent hours upon hours deflecting and diminishing Paterno's inaction in an attempt to absolve him. That makes everyone else angrier because it's a goddamn stupid thing to do.

To admonish those that call Paterno a failure for his inaction and joke that maybe they were molested is quite laughable.
 
GoldSpider
2011-11-20 10:11:20 AM
doglover: Being angry at the entire football program is insane.

If only the hatred ended at the football program! I don't know how many people I've heard say things along the lines of "If I was a hiring manager and a resume from a Penn State graduate crossed my desk, it would go right in the trash!"

How people guided by so much irrational hate presume to judge anyone is beyond me.
 
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