R.I.P. Joe Pa
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It's a shame that a man who did so much for so many over the years will ultimately be remembered for not doing enough when it mattered the most.
- Feb 23, 2005
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I thought ESPN was the "Worldwide leader". ESPN News and other network affiliates are still saying he is in serious condition but multiple reports out of State College have confirmed his passing.
Just saw this on Twitter...
Paterno family spokesman at 8:57 p.m. on reports about Joe Paterno's death: "Absolutely not true."
Multiple news outlets have reported his death so hopefully not jumping the gun.
Update... both sons Scott and Jay have taken to their Twitter accounts and stated that reports of Joe Pa's death are not true.
Paterno family spokesman at 8:57 p.m. on reports about Joe Paterno's death: "Absolutely not true."
Multiple news outlets have reported his death so hopefully not jumping the gun.
Update... both sons Scott and Jay have taken to their Twitter accounts and stated that reports of Joe Pa's death are not true.
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Twitter and the internet are great for breaking news but it's more important to be RIGHT than to be FIRST when reporting news. :facepalm:
I seriously wonder if this shit made him sick?
Like RTide said.....no one could really say a bad thing about the guy for half a century in the public eye, and now, this will be what people will remember.
Like RTide said.....no one could really say a bad thing about the guy for half a century in the public eye, and now, this will be what people will remember.
Apparently everyone was using OnwardState as their source for Joe Pa's death.
Here is a statement from OnwardState's FORMER editor:
A letter from the Managing Editor of Onward State:
Earlier this evening, Onward State reported that Joe Paterno had passed away. However, the mountain of evidence stacked opposite that report is too much to ignore. At this time, I would like to issue a retraction of our earlier tweets.
I never, in a million years, would have thought that Onward State would be cited by the national media, and today, I sincerely wish it never had been. To all those who read and passed along our reports, I sincerely apologize for misleading you. To the Penn State community and to the Paterno family most of all, I could not be more sorry for the emotional anguish I am sure we caused. There are no excuses for what we did. We all make mistakes, but it?s impossible to brush off one of this magnitude. Right now, we deserve all of the criticism headed our way.
In this day and age, getting it first often conflicts with getting it right, but our intention was never to fall into that chasm. All I can do now is promise that in the future, we will exercise caution, restraint, and humility.
I can only hope and pray that the outstanding work our writers and photographers do on a day-to-day basis is not overshadowed by the events of tonight. I understand that our reputation is in serious question, but I hope you will continue to stand by us as we do everything in our power to make amends.
To begin that process, I will be stepping down from my post as Managing Editor, effective immediately. I take full responsibility for the events that transpired tonight, and for the black mark upon the organization that I have caused.
I ask not for your forgiveness, but for your understanding. I am so very, very, sorry, and we at Onward State continue to pray for Coach Paterno.
Sincerely,
Devon Edwards
Here is a statement from OnwardState's FORMER editor:
A letter from the Managing Editor of Onward State:
Earlier this evening, Onward State reported that Joe Paterno had passed away. However, the mountain of evidence stacked opposite that report is too much to ignore. At this time, I would like to issue a retraction of our earlier tweets.
I never, in a million years, would have thought that Onward State would be cited by the national media, and today, I sincerely wish it never had been. To all those who read and passed along our reports, I sincerely apologize for misleading you. To the Penn State community and to the Paterno family most of all, I could not be more sorry for the emotional anguish I am sure we caused. There are no excuses for what we did. We all make mistakes, but it?s impossible to brush off one of this magnitude. Right now, we deserve all of the criticism headed our way.
In this day and age, getting it first often conflicts with getting it right, but our intention was never to fall into that chasm. All I can do now is promise that in the future, we will exercise caution, restraint, and humility.
I can only hope and pray that the outstanding work our writers and photographers do on a day-to-day basis is not overshadowed by the events of tonight. I understand that our reputation is in serious question, but I hope you will continue to stand by us as we do everything in our power to make amends.
To begin that process, I will be stepping down from my post as Managing Editor, effective immediately. I take full responsibility for the events that transpired tonight, and for the black mark upon the organization that I have caused.
I ask not for your forgiveness, but for your understanding. I am so very, very, sorry, and we at Onward State continue to pray for Coach Paterno.
Sincerely,
Devon Edwards
One of the most classy responses to a fuck up I have ever seen...sounds like a class act o
And just screwed up
And just screwed up
he sure went downhill fast...no doubt he is about to die, very sad for a man who lived to coach
I may be unpopular for saying this will not be the first time or last time but he did what he was supposed to do when McQueary told him about Sandusky:shrug: McQueary should be put in prison too in my opinion for not reporting it to police
I may be unpopular for saying this will not be the first time or last time but he did what he was supposed to do when McQueary told him about Sandusky:shrug: McQueary should be put in prison too in my opinion for not reporting it to police
Hedge you were unpopular before this don't worry.
And how the hell did he do what he was supposed to?
And you have children, you are sick.
