The movie: "The framing of Joe Paterno"

The Framing of Joe Paterno

Paterno Contributions

Being a student at Penn State you are almost immediately thrust into creating writings and projects that require research. I'm studying to get a bachelors of architecture degree and from the get go we had to research historical documents and the web for  buildings that inspire our designs as well as historical buildings we have to replicate. Using Penn State's tremendous resources like the Paterno-Patee library helps me discover the information I need to get my projects done right. Our library at Penn State would not have nearly as much content and wealth of knowledge without Joe Paterno. Paterno donated thousands of dollars to the library, of whom it was named, and gave the library a plethora of print resources ranging on all sorts of topics. The Penn State library is one of the most important resources available to students. We should all be grateful for his contributions for without them obtaining information would be made much more difficult. Despite what's happened within the last year Paterno should not be tarnished because of the scandal but should be remembered by all his contributions to knowledge and our football program.

Libertarian filmmaker aims to exonerate Paterno in film

I made a post about John Zeigler mini movie a couple of posts ago, so if you havent seen the mini movie on YouTube I recommend you watch it. This is an article on Onward State that talks about the movie and John Zeigler's role in it.

http://onwardstate.com/2012/10/11/libertarian-filmmaker-aims-to-exonerate-paterno-in-film/

The preservation of Paterno fellows

http://onwardstate.com/2012/10/23/preservation-of-paterno-fellows/

Retirement community stays loyal to Paterno

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20121104/SPORTS/311040033/Retirement-community-remains-loyal-Penn-State?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Sports

PATERNO: Well worth reading

http://www.uticaod.com/blogs/sports/pitarresi/x255966410/-Paterno-well-worth-reading

I feel sorry for the Paterno family.

After all the years Coach Paterno was here at Penn State, for all the money Joe and Sue Paterno donated to the University, and for all the great things Paterno did for this community, it really must be heartbreaking to be in the Paterno family and see Joe go out like this. A couple of weeks after the man was laid to rest the media decided to turn on him when he couldn't defend himself. It's a terrible story...

Thomas Shakely on Paterno's Legacy

Thomas Shakely is a State College columnist who has his own views on Paterno.

http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/thomas-shakely-the-paterno-legacy-1173303/

NCAA is on a slippery slope

NCAA has a lot of questions to answer because there is no proof that Paterno was involved in any kind of a cover up other than those emails. If we're all going by the emails in the Freeh report, well then where is there proof of what the coach knew, or didn't know. NCAA could find themselves in a very sticky situation.

One Year Later and case against Joe Paterno is still weak.

More and more supporters of Paterno are starting to come out. This is great to see for all fans, family, and supporters of Joe Paterno.

http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2012/11/08/opinion/doc509b243acb50e675888647.txt

More on the mini movie of Joe Paterno

This is a follow up article on the previous post I made about the mini movie involving the media and how they portrayed Joe to be in some kind of cover up. I am amazed that this is all coming out now...

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-pennstate/Film-criticizes-media-for-handling-of-Paterno-in-Sandusky-case.html

A MINI MOVIE ABOUT JOEPA!!! MUST SEE!!!

Defending Joe Paterno...

The Paterno Name

Joe Paterno's name has been erased from this community except the name on the Library and the Creamery's Ice cream flavor Peachy Paterno. Is this warranted or not?

http://www.centredaily.com/2012/11/05/3392281/joe-paterno-name-all-but-wiped.html

Franco Harris still fighting the Freeh report

Franco Harris is still fighting the Freeh report and will not let it die. I Just recently read an article on Centre Daily Times that Franco Harris is holding a town hall meeting in Pittsburgh to discuss Paterno's involvement in an alleged cover-up relating to the Sandusky Scandal. Does Franco need to give it a rest and let actions and future indictments play their course or should he continue to try and protect the legacy of Joe Paterno right now? I totally understand where he is coming from because he was on one of Joe Paterno's teams, but I would say, let's give it some time.

http://www.centredaily.com/2012/11/06/3393448/franco-harris-to-hold-town-hall.html#storylink=timetest

PSU4truth

Why does PSU4truth feel the need to put up rotating billboards on Penn State's past? I thought we were trying to move on to the future. Almost anything about Joe Paterno is controversial at this point. Is it too soon for these billboards? 
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/weiss/2012/10/pro-joe-paterno-billboards-going-up-in-pennsylvania

Joe Paterno the movie?

I am not sure how I feel about this. I really don't want them to portray him as a monster.... I don't believe everything in the free speech, I will be a JoePa fan for life....

Please Check out this article on the movie...

Joe Paterno Movie

JoePA's Presence

According to this article Joe Paterno's presence is still felt on saturday football games. Well of course, there's only been 3 home games.

http://www.ydr.com/psu/ci_21700363/reminders-paterno-still-abound-psu-game-days

Joe Paterno "Coward"

In this article Roland Martin goes off on Joe Paterno and his failed leadership off the field.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/15/opinion/martin-paterno-coward/index.html

Perjury Charges

If Joe Paterno was still alive, would he be facing perjury charges after his testimony to the grand jury? What do you think? Would he be sitting in the same boat with Curley and Schultz?

Did the BOT handle the Paterno firing appropriately?

Did Joe Paterno deserve to be fired in this manner? I would say yes, but many Penn Staters believe he deserved better even after the Jerry Sandusky Scandal rocked the University Park campus.
This video is Joe Paterno addressing the public outside his house on the night of his coaching departure.

Joe Paterno from his window

Joe Paterno was a dictator?

Was Joe Paterno a dictator while coaching for the Nittany Lions?
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2012/07/24/joe-paterno-was-a-dictator-penn-state-deserved-its-punishment.html

Reserve Judgement on Joe Paterno

Did Joe Paterno really know what was going on around him? This article questions that very statement.

Letters: Reserve Judgement on Joe Paterno

Joe Paterno to still stay in Brown U. Hall of Fame

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/joe-paterno-staying-brown-u-203056826--ncaaf.html

Billboard claims Joe Paterno's success cant be "covered up".

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/billboard-claims-joe-paterno-success-t-covered-181938856--ncaaf.html

Rally at Beaver Stadium during halftime

This is an interesting article...It shows that many still support Joe Paterno. http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/09/penn_state_fans_recognize_joe.html

Remembering JoePa

Joe Paterno Movie??

Apparently there is a movie in the works about Joe Paterno. Al Pacino is reportedly in talks to play the Penn State coach. The movie will be based on the biography of Paterno. Many viewers will be anticipating this movie to try to find answers of Joe's involvement in the Jerry Sandusky scandal or the events that happened. Here's a link to the Huffington Post article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/08/joe-paterno-movie-al-pacino_n_1867054.html?utm_hp_ref=entertainment

Vacated Victories

I believe the real reason the NCAA vacated Joe Paterno's victories was to remove JoePa from the top ranks of college football coaches due to the fact of his involvement in the Jerry Sandusky Scandal. The NCAA says they did this to punish Joe and Penn State but I believe there's more to this disciplinary action. What do you think?

Paterno Biography

If you're looking for answers of what Joe Paterno knew or didn't know about his long time defensive coordinator, you will not find many conclusions in his new book "Paterno". The Joe Posnanski's biography about the former Nittany Lions coach barely touches topics relative to the Sandusky Scandal. The reader will not uncover any new information of a so called "cover-up" or anything incriminating on Joe Paterno himself. So if you're looking to buy this book, don't expect to uncover a cover-up.

Questions for Paterno

Many people have their own opinions on Joe Paterno's legacy and himself as a man, coach, father, and educator after the Penn State scandal broke.  Many local residents in State College, current students as PSU, and PSU alumni blast the Freeh report for Paterno's involvement of a cover-up. My father (a PSU alumni) is one of these critics of the Freeh report and he tells me daily that there is no direct evidence of Paterno's involvement in knowing of Sandusky's misdeeds before the 2001 incident, where Mike Mcqueary reported sexual abuse to Joe. I myself am still a skeptic of what Paterno knew and why nothing was reported. Because he is Joe Paterno, he had more responsibility in reporting such behavior rather than doing the bare minimum. Paterno even admitted he should have done more, but my question to him is: How can you sleep at night when you know something illegal is happening on campus with Sandusky and nothing happened after you reported the alleged abuse to your superiors? Where was the follow up???