Remembering Joe Paterno—on Twitter
January 22, 2012 at 5:37 pm Tina Hay 7 comments
Adam Taliaferro ’05 posted a photo of his “Air Paterno” sneakers. Many other former and current players, and others who knew Joe Paterno, have posted comments about him on Twitter in the past 24 hours. Here’s a small sampling:
Oct 102005 when I committed to penn st. The #1 thing you said is that I will get my degree look what you did —defensive end Eric Latimore ’11
I committed to Penn State May 3 2009. Thank you for the AMAZING opportunity to become a better man. —tailback Silas Redd
I committed to PSU June 18th 2003 and became the man i am today because of Joe! Thanks for everything Coach! —center AQ Shipley ’08
You have played a huge part in making me the man I am today. Took an average walk-on and made my dreams come true —wide receiver Graham Zug ’10
As I’ve said before, I am proud to say that I had the opportunity to play for one of the greatest coaches to ever coach. —cornerback Adrian Amos
One can only hope to impact as many lives as Joe did. His spirit will carry on through all of us and will never be forgotten —Miami Dolphins defensive end Jared Odrick
At a loss for words… One of the most influential men in our nations history. By his passing PSU nations grows even stronger. Love you Joe —Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jordan Norwood ’08
R.I.P Coach. I owe you so much! My prayers are with the Paterno family and the Penn State Family. —former assistant coach Kermit Buggs ’06g
A morning I will never 4get. Thoughts/Prayers go out to the Paterno family. Thank u Joe 4 helping me become a man. —Seattle Seahawks running back Michael Robinson ’06
Rest in peace joe paterno —Chicago Bears kicker Robbie Gould ’05
R.I.P Joe..thank you for helping shape me into man I am today..will always be missed.. —St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King ’07
I love you coach.. Thanks for believing in me —quarterback Daryll Clark ’08
We should not be discourage by his death but encouraged by his life…it would be a blessing to impact others the way he did R.I.P Coach —defensive tackle Devon Still ’11
My heart mourns for the #Paterno family. Learned so much from him. More than just football. About life. I can speak volumes about him —Houston Texans wide receiver Bryant Johnson ’05
Laid my gloves from the Illinois game & my whistle from this season at the statue. The least I can dedicate to a man who gave so much more. —drum major Ian Kenney
Penn State will never be the same and neither will I. Goodbye, dear friend. Give George a hug for me. —former radio play-by-play man Fran Fisher
There will be a candlelight vigil in Paterno’s memory on the Old Main lawn tonight.
Tina Hay, editor
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1. Lauren | January 22, 2012 at 5:56 pm
Tina, you are doing a wonderful job today. Thank you.
2. Lew Wright | January 22, 2012 at 5:57 pm
His honorable memory stands far taller than all the small minded mediocre BOTs who think they “terminated” him. Long live the spirit of dedication and honor that he nutured at Penn State.
3. Lori | January 22, 2012 at 6:21 pm
I got my season ticket when I was 5. Joe Pa gave me family traditions…growing up we left the house on football Saturdays at 6. We met at my Uncle’s in State College and had 10 cars in our tailgate line. I dreamed about sitting in the student section. I met my best friends at PSU and FedExed Peachy Paterno ice cream for my wedding. JoePa will always be Penn State and he will always be missed. Sue and the rest of the family are in our heats and prayers.
4. Judy Smigo Edwards '73 | January 22, 2012 at 6:44 pm
Thank you Tina.This is not an easy job today But I am overwhelmed reading this to see how many places Joe’s players are today. WE ARE…. everywhere!
5. Anonymous | January 22, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Tina
Great job, as always! Big hugs to everyone at the Penn Stater today… lots of tears here as I’m sure there are there… JoePa was a great man who gave us all far more than football victories.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Paterno family during this sad and difficult time.
6. Deb | January 22, 2012 at 8:09 pm
Tina -
Two tough issues of the Penn Stater back-to-back. You and your team are doing an amazing job! Keep up the good work and know that our hearts and prayers are with you and your team as they are with the Paternos and the whole Penn State family.
7. Nan F. | January 23, 2012 at 10:36 am
Even though I was not a football player, just a student, I felt like he was a home away from home dad to me. Everyone felt that, that is why he was nick named JoePa. I feel a pit in my stomach like I did when my own dad died. RIP Joe, Job well done!