Quote for the Day
This is a perfect quote that relates to just about everything and anything. After a bad day – I always come back to this. “Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.” -Joe Paterno
Read MoreWe Are…A Family
Some people do not understand it, others think I/we are crazy, but losing Joe was hard. He was more than a coach, a public figure, and an educator…he was part of the family.
Read MoreJoe Paterno Bread Commercial
For those of you that remember – I found a link to the bread commercial Joe did in the 90s… http://www.butter-krust.com/movies/MilanoItaliannew.htm
Read MoreGive It To The Fullback
Thanks Joe for a lifetime of service, advice, and hope. 1926-2012
Read MoreDoing the Right Thing – Giving Back
I had been waiting for the call since November 9th, 2011 when everything started to unravel. I went over the conversation in my head over and over. Sometimes nasty – other times supportive. When I saw “Penn State University” on the caller ID last night as the phone rang I was not sure what I would say or how the conversation would go. I generally get these calls a few times a year by current students looking to raise money for the school. I have been donating money to Penn State since I graduated and look forward to talking to… Read More »
Read MoreJay Paterno Interview
Jay Paterno did a nice job with this interview. I wish him and his family well.
Read MoreFeel Better Soon Joe Paterno
There are few people that I admire more than Joe Paterno (Penn State’s head football coach). He inspired me when I went to my first Penn State football game when I was three years old, and he still inspires me today. During our last game in Wisconsin, one of the plays ended up on the sideline, coaches and players were knocked over, but nothing out of the ordinary…until I heard and saw Joe Paterno was among the people who got knocked down. Joe, the tough guy he is, stood up, and as soon as he did, his leg unnaturally hyper… Read More »
Read Morecoach of the year: Joe Paterno.
Not surprising to me, but finally Joe Paterno gets the respect he deserves: Coach of the Year. Good job Joe. I never doubted you. PS. Happy birthday Joe Pa! Why I love Joe: he makes me want to be a better person. (from ESPN article): Now Paterno is in vogue again. Maybe more than ever. The doubters who cried for change, who thought Paterno was hurting the school by refusing to let go, have had to eat their words. But don’t expect Paterno to call out his critics. “To be honest, I really have never thought that way. It’s not… Read More »
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