http://theangryt.com/?p=2363 Sports Roasts...Served Rare Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:55:01 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://theangryt.com/?p=2363&cpage=1#comment-17805 Mike Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:57:53 +0000 http://theangryt.com/?p=2363#comment-17805 With all due respect, the "please retire, Joe" argument became contrived and, more-or-less, disproven over the past few seasons. He has compiled a 40-11 mark in the past four years, and his players continue to be very productive. Bring up the supposed "character issues" in Happy Valley and I'll direct you to the other 90% of Paterno's players who haven't made any headlines despite their upstanding reputations and dedication academically and working in the community. How frequently do you hear about the exceptional character of guys like Michael Robinson, Tamba Hali, Paul Posluszny, Dan Connor, Sean Lee, Evan Royster, Deon Butler, Derrick Willims, Jordan Norwood, Evan Royster, Aaron Maybin, Lydell Sargeant, Gerald Cadogen, and so many others who have roamed the field over the past few seasons? Attempting to make an argument against whether or not Paterno should be able to remain head coach at Penn State has become next-to-impossible, just as it should be; he's an ambassador for Penn State football, he is synonymous with Penn State football, he IS Penn State football, and therefore he should and will remain head coach as long as he pleases. With all due respect, the “please retire, Joe” argument became contrived and, more-or-less, disproven over the past few seasons. He has compiled a 40-11 mark in the past four years, and his players continue to be very productive. Bring up the supposed “character issues” in Happy Valley and I’ll direct you to the other 90% of Paterno’s players who haven’t made any headlines despite their upstanding reputations and dedication academically and working in the community. How frequently do you hear about the exceptional character of guys like Michael Robinson, Tamba Hali, Paul Posluszny, Dan Connor, Sean Lee, Evan Royster, Deon Butler, Derrick Willims, Jordan Norwood, Evan Royster, Aaron Maybin, Lydell Sargeant, Gerald Cadogen, and so many others who have roamed the field over the past few seasons? Attempting to make an argument against whether or not Paterno should be able to remain head coach at Penn State has become next-to-impossible, just as it should be; he’s an ambassador for Penn State football, he is synonymous with Penn State football, he IS Penn State football, and therefore he should and will remain head coach as long as he pleases.

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