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  • YourMadDad said...

    Amen, LaJolla

    "Do I believe Joe will retire? Hell no. I've said for years he will never retire voluntarily and still believe that. I believe he will be back next year and will fight to cone back in 2012, 2013, 2014 etc."

    You've said he's too sick to physically coach next year. I think it's becoming evident that he's old, not suffering from strokes and stomach cancer.

    "However, upset people and those felt betrayed, disrespect etc. Tend to talk. There are coaches who feel that way. All it takes is telling one maybe two people something and they know the word will spread. Again, not saying this email is true, but some coaches aren't thrilled and have said some things."

    Well apparently they've felt so betrayed they decided to make up a whole bunch of stuff about strokes and cancer.

    "But these guys have been right far more then they have been wrong."

    No, they haven't.

    YourMadDad,

    It's not wrong to wait and see if there was any merit to the rumors as that is all they are right now. Not a single beat writer or media source has gotten a single anonymous source to validate this. Think about it, nobody is willing to go on the record other then anonymous board posters. Not BWI, FOS, 247, BSD, or any paper or station in all of PA....or ESPN. Not a single one has validated these health issues. So I think it's only fair to take it with a huge grain of salt right now. Basically right now, it's either the best kept secret that only a few are in on or it's a big steaming pile of BS? If it turns out true, so be it...just not buying it and I don't feel bad for saying that.

    Here is hoping PSU wins and Joe shocks the world and does step down. If he doesn't, my life will go on.

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by LaJollaLion on 12/28/2010 at 7:56 AM

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • YourMadDad said...

    Wow, before I respond to all of that let me just comment on what a great forum this is becoming. Sneaky you are so friggin condescending to anyone who dares to disagree with you, it is really off-putting. Any ounce of dissent is replied to with "you're stupid/ignorant" or "the sad thing is that you actually believe the crap you've posted." How thin skinned are you?

    "He IS to old and sick to coach next year. He was this year as well. Are you blind or ignorant?"

    You and others have stated he would be too old and sick to coach AT ALL next year. He did not coach WELL this year, but he did coach this year.

    "Feel free to think all the talk about Joe being sick is a lie. That's perfectly fine. You are wrong but its Your right to be wrong. Please tell me why a healthy Joe didn't fly back with the team after any away games? Why have all non mandatory talks/interviews been canceled? Why does He Dr go with him EVERYWHERE? Do normal and healthy people travel everywhere with their Dr?"

    Because he is 84 years old. No, he is not as healthy as a 50 year old, but no 84 year old is. You and others who are convinced you have these "connections" to the program have pushed the idea that he is sicker than the average 84 year old and that apparently isn't the case. No, most 84 year olds don't travel everywhere with their doctor, but most 84 year olds aren't traveling across the midwest on business every other weekend either.

    "Do a little research on TIA's and effects from them and effects from medicine for them and then pay attention to Joe.

    Oh ok, thank you Dr. WebMD. Oh wait I forgot, your wife is a fourth year resident blah blah blah and she has made an accurate diagnosis based on watching his TV interviews.

    "I also post VERY LITTLE of what I'm told (mainly because of posters like you)"

    Sorry for holding you accountable. Apparently only the PSU football coaching staff should be held accountable in your world.

    "If you only knew who some posters were at other sites you would know That not everything is a lie and that some posters do actually know what they are talking about. Not referring to me, but I do know who to listen to and who's posts to pay attention to."

    Absolutely agree. I used to be a paying member at one of the other sites so I do know certain people have good info and are well connected. I also know that for every person who was actually well-connected with the program, there were several who WISHED they were well-connected with the program and posted a lot of BS. Remember when Jared Gaither was signed, sealed and delivered to Penn State? I ended up leaving that site because I was unable to post an opinion without getting ripped to shreds by posters like you and it quickly became unenjoyable.

    "I'm sure you believe joe is just fine and only had a side effect from medication from a dental procedure. Que "Dream on" from Aerosmith."

    For the record, I believe Joe is 84 years old and incapable of running a major college football program. I believe the program has been in a tailspin since the mid 90's and that he should have retired after the debacales that were the 1997 and 1999 seasons. But you keep up that aggresive tone you take with any dissenters on internet message boards. After all, if you shout at people loud enough, you must be right.

    First, feel free to hit the ignore tab if you don't like my posts. Believe me I will be fine.

    It is clear that something is wrong with Joe other then being 84. People can argue and disagree about what is wrong bit I think its a croc for someone to say other then being 84 he is OK.

    Do you or lajolla expect a public announcement if Joe were/was sick? Would you expect BWI, FOS, 247 etc. To go public with info that was wanted to be kept quiet? They would all lose their ability to get info on PSU by doing so. ESPN has contacted 2 well respected posters on BWI who mist everyone would agree have a Langione connection and those who know who they really are know they do, to go on the record as they have heard things too. Clearly nobody at PSU will do this because of the ramifications it would have on them. If Joe died of cancer tomorrow would you be surprised nobody at PSU went public and no PSU message board ever reported it before? PSU and Joe try to keep everything quiet.

    You can believe Joe is a normal 84 year old, I don't. Its clear to me something happened over the summer and got worse. I'm no insider and I'm not connected but when certain people choose to share info with me I Listen to them as they are right more then they are wrong. I don't believe Joe is on his deathbed and I don't believe some of this email but I believe he is sick and I think it should be clear to anyone.

    Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured .but not prove they're a citizen

    sneakypete

  • So every single reporter in the entire state is afraid to break a major story. Ok, I guess the term reporter is a joke or very few are willing to stick their neck out to break a story like Paterno had three mini strokes? Not a single TV station or reporter anywhere would be willing to do this, not one? Nobody here is saying he is all there or is fit to be a coach. Saying there was a bunch of exaggerations in that email isn't a stretch as of right now. Every single newspaper, website, and newstation in the country is afraid of Joe and losing their media credentials for breaking a factual story. Just a few anonymous folks know about this and someone like Dave Jones would never go forward with a huge story like that. I don't think for a second they would hold a public announcement, but if Joe did indeed suffer from some strokes, I have my doubts as to it not getting out. I also have my doubts as to any Doctor letting someone who would be prone to another stroke run around a football field yelling and screaming at his players. It would be IMO bordering on criminal as he is much more likely prone to another much more severe stroke if in fact he did have 3 smaller ones. Sorry pete, but until a credible site, reporter, or poster comes out with something...I'm not buying this particular email.

    This post was edited by LaJollaLion on 12/28/2010 at 11:48 AM

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • LaJollaLion said...

    So every single reporter in the entire state is afraid to break a major story. Ok, I guess the term reporter is a joke or very few are willing to stick their neck out to break a story like Paterno had three mini strokes? Not a single TV station or reporter anywhere would be willing to do this, not one? Nobody here is saying he is all there or is fit to be a coach. Saying there was a bunch of exaggerations in that email isn't a stretch as of right now. Every single newspaper, website, and newstation in the country is afraid of Joe and losing their media credentials for breaking a factual story. Just a few anonymous folks know about this and someone like Dave Jones would never go forward with a huge story like that. I don't think for a second they would hold a public announcement, but if Joe did indeed suffer from some strokes, I have my doubts as to it not getting out. I also have my doubts as to any Doctory letting someone who would be prone to another stroke run around a football field yelling and screaming at his players. It would be IMO bordering on criminal as he is much more likely prone to another much more sever stroke if in fact he did have 3 smaller ones. Sorry pete, but until a credible site, reporter, or poster comes out with something...I'm not buying this particular email.

    There are a ton of exaggerations on both sides. I don't think the cancer or stroke rumors are true. By the same token, these 30 second clips of Joe yelling and the barrage of reports from Lasch affiliated outlets should be taken with a grain of salt. I'd say a significant share of PSU related stuff these days is VERY calculated and needs to be questioned.

    Stone Gables

  • Stone Gables said...

    There are a ton of exaggerations on both sides. I don't think the cancer or stroke rumors are true. By the same token, these 30 second clips of Joe yelling and the barrage of reports from Lasch affiliated outlets should be taken with a grain of salt. I'd say a significant share of PSU related stuff these days is VERY calculated and needs to be questioned.

    I'd agree with that. My only point was that email was a bit exaggerated IMO. If those rumors were true, someone would have picked it up by now. This isn't the HC at Lehigh, it's big enough for someone to run with if it had any legs IMO.

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • LaJollaLion said...

    So every single reporter in the entire state is afraid to break a major story. Ok, I guess the term reporter is a joke or very few are willing to stick their neck out to break a story like Paterno had three mini strokes? Not a single TV station or reporter anywhere would be willing to do this, not one? Nobody here is saying he is all there or is fit to be a coach. Saying there was a bunch of exaggerations in that email isn't a stretch as of right now. Every single newspaper, website, and newstation in the country is afraid of Joe and losing their media credentials for breaking a factual story. Just a few anonymous folks know about this and someone like Dave Jones would never go forward with a huge story like that. I don't think for a second they would hold a public announcement, but if Joe did indeed suffer from some strokes, I have my doubts as to it not getting out. I also have my doubts as to any Doctor letting someone who would be prone to another stroke run around a football field yelling and screaming at his players. It would be IMO bordering on criminal as he is much more likely prone to another much more severe stroke if in fact he did have 3 smaller ones. Sorry pete, but until a credible site, reporter, or poster comes out with something...I'm not buying this particular email.

    Sigh, they all want to break the story. That's why ESPN is trying to get someone to go on the record. Nobody at PSU will and we all know why including you. Believe me, if they get one solitary person, which they are trying, to do so then the story will air. One ESPN radio affiliate has already done so.

    I'm not telling you to buy this particular email. However, I think you can tell something is wrong with Joe other then age and you shouldn't be surprised nobody is talking publicly about it. You always talk about how PSU keeps things quiet and now you act surprised this is being kept quiet.

    Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured .but not prove they're a citizen

    sneakypete

  • sneakypete said...

    Sigh, they all want to break the story. That's why ESPN is trying to get someone to go on the record. Nobody at PSU will and we all know why including you. Believe me, if they get one solitary person, which they are trying, to do so then the story will air. One ESPN radio affiliate has already done so.

    I'm not telling you to buy this particular email. However, I think you can tell something is wrong with Joe other then age and you shouldn't be surprised nobody is talking publicly about it. You always talk about how PSU keeps things quiet and now you act surprised this is being kept quiet.

    That is fine and when they do, I'll tend to believe it. I think you are taking this as I don't believe you pete, that has nothing to do with it. I hope that isn't where you think I'm coming from. I thought these comments were a bit jaded from the start and until a credible site steps up with something...I'll just raise an eyebrow. IMO, it's fair to do so.

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • I've gotten numerous emails about this whole Dungy to PSU thing AND now apparently 93.7 The Fan yinzer sports talk is talking about it today.

    Why is this thing re-growing legs a week after its inception AFTER the Sue Paterno thing largely debunking the majority of it?

    fennepa

  • LaJollaLion said...

    That is fine and when they do, I'll tend to believe it. I think you are taking this as I don't believe you pete, that has nothing to do with it. I hope that isn't where you think I'm coming from. I thought these comments were a bit jaded from the start and until a credible site steps up with something...I'll just raise an eyebrow. IMO, it's fair to do so.

    I'm not taking it as if you don't believe me personally. I'm just saying that just because it hasn't been reported by a major news outlet doesn't mean it's not true. We all know there have been plenty of things that happened during Joe's tenure at PSU that went unreported, but they still happened.

    I can understand why some don't believe things, especially this. However, I just don't see how anyone can look at Joe and not think he is sick. Especially compaqring him to himself say 9 months ago.

    Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured .but not prove they're a citizen

    sneakypete

  • FennePa said...

    I've gotten numerous emails about this whole Dungy to PSU thing AND now apparently 93.7 The Fan yinzer sports talk is talking about it today.

    Why is this thing re-growing legs a week after its inception AFTER the Sue Paterno thing largely debunking the majority of it?

    Colin Cowherd reported the Dungy thing as well.

    Sue Paterno debunked nothing. Again, would you expect her to say Joe is sick? If Joe is sick, nobody, especially Sue, would go public saying anything else but that Joe is fine. You can believe he is not sick, but, just cause Sue said he isn't doesn't mean a thing. Just like me saying he is sick doesn't mean a thing.

    Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured .but not prove they're a citizen

    sneakypete

  • sneakypete said...

    Colin Cowherd reported the Dungy thing as well.

    Sue Paterno debunked nothing. Again, would you expect her to say Joe is sick? If Joe is sick, nobody, especially Sue, would go public saying anything else but that Joe is fine. You can believe he is not sick, but, just cause Sue said he isn't doesn't mean a thing. Just like me saying he is sick doesn't mean a thing.

    Cowherd did not really report anything. I listened to him live as I was picking up some lunch and just happened to catch it for some odd reason. He said he couldn't validate the emails he is getting about Dungy and PSU. He said he has no clue to whether it was true or not. People were emailing him and asking him about it and it ended right there with him pretty much saying...no comment. That part of this I could see as Dungy could be on a wish list and with Vandy and Scrap looking around, I'm assuming there is some whispers going around as to the future. That is just a total guess on my part though.

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • sneakypete said...

    Colin Cowherd reported the Dungy thing as well.

    Sue Paterno debunked nothing. Again, would you expect her to say Joe is sick? If Joe is sick, nobody, especially Sue, would go public saying anything else but that Joe is fine. You can believe he is not sick, but, just cause Sue said he isn't doesn't mean a thing. Just like me saying he is sick doesn't mean a thing.

    In fact, I'd say Joe might keep his illness quiet from Sue, too. He's a proud man, doesn't want her to worry, the whole bit. But that is all speculation.

    What did Cowherd actually report? That the rumors existed, or that he heard it himself? <--- Question answered...thanks.

    This post was edited by yalikeMoxie on 12/28/2010 at 1:43 PM

    yalikeMoxie

  • sneakypete said...

    First, feel free to hit the ignore tab if you don't like my posts. Believe me I will be fine.

    It is clear that something is wrong with Joe other then being 84. People can argue and disagree about what is wrong bit I think its a croc for someone to say other then being 84 he is OK.

    Do you or lajolla expect a public announcement if Joe were/was sick? Would you expect BWI, FOS, 247 etc. To go public with info that was wanted to be kept quiet? They would all lose their ability to get info on PSU by doing so. ESPN has contacted 2 well respected posters on BWI who mist everyone would agree have a Langione connection and those who know who they really are know they do, to go on the record as they have heard things too. Clearly nobody at PSU will do this because of the ramifications it would have on them. If Joe died of cancer tomorrow would you be surprised nobody at PSU went public and no PSU message board ever reported it before? PSU and Joe try to keep everything quiet.

    You can believe Joe is a normal 84 year old, I don't. Its clear to me something happened over the summer and got worse. I'm no insider and I'm not connected but when certain people choose to share info with me I Listen to them as they are right more then they are wrong. I don't believe Joe is on his deathbed and I don't believe some of this email but I believe he is sick and I think it should be clear to anyone.

    I don't have a BWI account, but would you mind sharing the screen names of those you are referencing ?

    I will say this Pete, you are more right than wrong.

    CAJones10

  • LaJollaLion said...

    So every single reporter in the entire state is afraid to break a major story. Ok, I guess the term reporter is a joke or very few are willing to stick their neck out to break a story like Paterno had three mini strokes? Not a single TV station or reporter anywhere would be willing to do this, not one? Nobody here is saying he is all there or is fit to be a coach. Saying there was a bunch of exaggerations in that email isn't a stretch as of right now. Every single newspaper, website, and newstation in the country is afraid of Joe and losing their media credentials for breaking a factual story. Just a few anonymous folks know about this and someone like Dave Jones would never go forward with a huge story like that. I don't think for a second they would hold a public announcement, but if Joe did indeed suffer from some strokes, I have my doubts as to it not getting out. I also have my doubts as to any Doctor letting someone who would be prone to another stroke run around a football field yelling and screaming at his players. It would be IMO bordering on criminal as he is much more likely prone to another much more severe stroke if in fact he did have 3 smaller ones. Sorry pete, but until a credible site, reporter, or poster comes out with something...I'm not buying this particular email.

    I dont think its is reporters are afraid to break the story. . . I think its more their bosses will not allow them to go public without a legit source who is willing to go on the record. . . and that is where the problem is.

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  • CAJones10 said...

    I don't have a BWI account, but would you mind sharing the screen names of those you are referencing ?

    I will say this Pete, you are more right than wrong.

    CAJones10

    Email when you get a chance.

    psublueandwhite@gmail.com

    Try to fathom the hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured .but not prove they're a citizen

    sneakypete

  • CAJones10 said...

    I don't have a BWI account, but would you mind sharing the screen names of those you are referencing ?

    I will say this Pete, you are more right than wrong.

    The most credible source for about a decade now in terms of real insider information...gentlemen by the name of Ed just blew up the whole JoePa deathbed stuff CA. I've been around since Phil and Tom were on plotit going back 14-15 years now.....and Ed is probably seen as the most credible "insider" around. He basically said Joe isn't sick, there were no strokes at all and who ever is floating this stuff around is full of it. People can believe who they want to or say what they want to....I just happen to believe Ed over pretty much anyone out there.

    Is the admin looking outside or making moves...quite possibly, but the other stuff is apparently pure fiction IMO.

    This post was edited by LaJollaLion on 12/30/2010 at 8:34 AM

    "One man didn't build this program and one man sure as hell cannot tear it down."

    LaJollaLion

  • How should I put this. You're faith in Ed is well founded, he is one of the more "connected" people I know. His information is current and is indeed of the inside nature, very much so. Something else you should be aware of, I also happen to know Ed, and he knows me. He is very much aware of what I know and how I know things, we'll just leave it at that.

    CAJones10

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