[Husker] Joe Paterno "Retirement" Imminent

[David Strong]

With cause...but also for terminal stupidity.  What in the world was this
guy thinking when he publicly stated that he had "unconditional support"
for those already indicted.  I mean, this is a university president and
highly educated.  He must know what "unconditional" means.  What an idiot.

Dave

On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 4:09 PM, Jon Johnston <jon.johnston at gmail.com> wrote:

> Graham Spanier - quit or be fired by board of trustees:
>
>
> http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/penn-state-president-graham-spanier-told-board-trustees-quit-fired-article-1.975111
>
> Jon Johnston
> Corn Nation
>
> On Nov 9, 2011, at 9:31 AM, Mike Jaixen wrote:
>
> > And it's official.  JoePa issues the following statement:
> >
> >
> > I am absolutely devastated by
> > the developments in this case. I grieve for the children and their
> families,
> > and I pray for their comfort and relief.
> >
> > I have come to work every day for the last 61 years with one clear goal
> in
> > mind: To serve the best interests of this university and the young men
> who have
> > been entrusted to my care. I have the same goal today.
> >
> > That's why I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end
> of
> > this season. At this moment the Board of Trustees should not spend a
> single
> > minute discussing my status. They have far more important matters to
> address. I
> > want to make this as easy for them as I possibly can.
> > This is a tragedy. It is one of the great sorrows of my life. With the
> benefit
> > of hindsight, I wish I had done more.
> >
> > My goals now are to keep my commitments to my players and staff and
> finish the
> > season with dignity and determination. And then I will spend the rest of
> my
> > life doing everything I can to help this University.
> >
> >
> >
> > Mike Jaixen
> > http://huskermike.blogspot.com
> > http://www.cornnation.com
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: David Strong <gobigredlist at gmail.com>
> > To: Mike Jaixen <mikejaixen at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: "husker at tssi.com" <husker at tssi.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 9:19 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Husker] Joe Paterno "Retirement" Imminent
> >
> >
> > Well that has been a given since this all started (and probably before).
>  There was no chance, zero, that he would coach after this year.  They just
> need to try and figure out how to get him through the next three games.
>  This is going to be a circus.
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Nov 9, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Mike Jaixen <mikejaixen at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > The AP is reporting that JoePa will announce his retirement this
> afternoon, effective after the season.
> >>
> >>
> http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBC_PENN_STATE_ABUSE?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2011-11-09-09-58-54
> >>
> >> If this story holds, Saturday's game against Nebraska will be his last
> home game at Penn State.
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