"Coach Mike Krzyzewski said it all!  What a wonderful commentary on Coach Paterno."

http://espn.go.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/44199/video-mike-krzyzewski-reacts

Thursday, January 26, 2012

"I was deeply touched by the speakers at the memorial. What a fitting tribute. Amen!"

"Phil Knight had the guts to say what had to be said!"

"There is a petition out to name "Paterno Field" I hope people sign it."

"Jay Paterno was wonderful.  He did his Dad well."

"Nike Chair said it when it should have been said.  Why didn't they indict Spanier?"

"The memorial service was perfect and thank you TV channels and web for viewing and streaming!"

"Some reported out of Chicago calls State College a bubble--better a bubble than a corrupt city."

"I read Couch's article.  He does make some points."

"The tribute to Mr. Paterno was for his poise, purpose and pride.  Sandusky should repent and confess!"

"I cried during the tribute to Joe Paterno because it showed us more about the man than we ever knew."

"Given the fan and lettermen turnout, Joe must be resting in peace."

"I only wish that Sandusky was captured and arrested sooner."

"I met so many people who said kind person words regarding interaction with JoePA. A wonderful person."

"I read an article that asked I wonder on the children abused, felt after watching the memorial. Good question."

"True and Justice that's what has to happen from Sandusky, Schultz, Curley, PSU lawyers, Spanier and the Trustees!"

"The Jordan Center was an emotional place to be."

"Many of my friends wanted to be at the event.  Television viewing was the best to absorb the comments though!"

"Joe Paterno was a man of character, but some things still need to be said about how he dealt with Sandusky."

"JoePA really built Beaver Stadium - naming the field is for his part - it should happen."

"Joe Paterno was not a criminal. He like Phil Knight said, told the two of his superiors and it had to have

    gone to the President.  They should be vilified also--even moreso, since one was in charge of the police."

"Phil Knight said what other did not want in terms of why Paterno was not being officially honored. His

     memorial was family designed.  No trustee, no University official spoke in the name of Penn State.

     the Dean who spoke, spoke on behalf of the Paterno donation and the scholarship."

"Having learned more about the character of Joe Paterno, I do believe him that he passed the information

     to superiors, but he could have also shut-out Sandusky from sporting events and facilities."

"The coming weeks and months may or may not bring out the real story, but at least we did not

     bury Joe Paterno as a totally bad man!"

"May God forgive him for any indiscretion. Joe Paterno's legacy will be further helped if others tell the truth."

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

"It's like a game day, only this time we are saying goodbye to Coach Paterno."

"My wife and I waited for nearly two hours, but it was worth it!"

"How sad, he never got to enjoy a retirement or parade.  We hope he appreciates this!"

"Paterno is US! He was a part of our lives."

"The crowd where we were had some students. They shouted, "Penn State is Joe Paterno!"

"The outpouring of students and their respect for the man made me cry."

"Maybe the Trustees didn't respect him, but we do."

"Joe Paterno was a good man. He did his best. Why did they have to do this to him?"

"I just could not believe how many people were on College Avenue and be part of this."

"I hope Sue Paterno and her children were elated to see the people today!"

"God Bless Joe Paterno!"

"What a fitting way to go out. Wish he were really here to see it."

"Like the Sinatra song, Joe was up one day and shot down another.  But today he's back up on top."

"What a way to be remembered.  Thanks to all who came out!"

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

"Was in the line of people--took us two hours to finally pass by the casket.  Daryll Clark was one Honor Guards."

"People in the line we were in were from Mt. Carmel, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. Long-time PSU fans.

    They spoke of Joe Paterno and his good deeds.  One talked about Sue Paterno and how she helped

     a fan's wife, who was incapacitated."

"The line was very orderly and solemn."

"People of all walks of life--walked the walk for JoePA today!"

"Nice touch and organization for this sad day!"

Monday, January 23, 2012

"I am so happy to hear the many who have praised JoePa for his deeds."

"I think this is a human tragedy that could have been avoided."

"Joe Paterno was a man who made did it his way and felt bad for not doing more."

"Was astounded and upset to learn the both Sandusky and Spanier (President Emeritus) sent media condolences."

"President Spanier should be ashamed of himself...and he got off scot-free too!"

"Charlie Pitman said it...JoePA died from a broken heart."

"The viewing and service will be good for all."

"Many of my friends plan to travel to State College for this."

"Joe Paterno was and still to the end was end a good man, who worked with misguiding people."

"I plan to be in the line to be at the viewing."

"We wish the Paterno family well."

"I grew up with Coach Paterno and he would not hurt anyone. Why...why...why?"

"I hope that church group stays away.  We have enough without their publicity stunts."

"The so-called church from Texas should do some praying before they protest."

Sunday, January 22, 2012

"How dare the Sandusky, his wife and lawyer put there two cents on the day Joe Paterno died! Sickening!"

:"Sandusky has real nerve to have sent out a press release on the day Coach Paterno died."

"Sick, sick, sick---Jerry and Dottie!  Don't you have any shame!"

"Duke's BB coach was right-on!"

"Coach Bradley was terrific! Hope he can land a good job--he's worth his position as head coach somewhere."

"Coach O'Brien responded to JoePa's passing, wishing he would have had some time with him before he died."

"I am upset, mad, even more so over the fact that Sandusky sends out a press release on Paterno's death."

"I feel so sad for Mrs. Paterno, they were a real couple.  I cried, when I heard he died. It was fair, he did not get to enjoy anything."

"Our prayers and love to the Paternos.  A great family!  A family that was all Penn State, when Penn State was not for them!!!"

The Trustees' press release was a joke.  They fired-terminated him, it was like killing him. Hope you happy now."

"Sandusky is a sleaze.  How could he send a press release out to the man he hurt the most besides those children!"

"Why would anyone even allow Sandusky to make on ESPN--he obviously didn't respect Paterno or the children!"

"Trustees - now you can shower Coach Paterno with grand words!  Who can really believe you!"

"Paterno died - but his spirit will live on."

"I was at the statue at Beaver stadium, there were a lot of tears."

"Joe Paterno was a great giver of gifts to Penn State.  He could have used one in return."

"The Paterno tribute from the players was great!"

"Sad day, he was fine man who was caught up in something that will require TRUTH and JUSTICE to prevail."

"Coach Paterno's life was not Sandusky's actions--but his undoing was Sandusky's doing."

"Can't believe he is gone.  Thought he would be around for a long time."

"We wish the Paterno family our sympathy."

"State College is a lot sadder today!"

"Can't believe that football or at least JoePA will not be with us in the future."

"Mr. Sandusky should be happy, one of his witnesses to put down is gone."

"I watched his Washington Post interview and I could see his health in jeopardy."

"I would have asked him one question--why did you allow Jerry Sandusky in your building since the incident."

"Coach Paterno was like Vince Lombardi - coaching was everything and yet he, like Lombardi, was

quite naive to things around him that were not football related."

"He was a great coach and Penn State needs to respect that---they, the Trustees didn't."

"Wonder what the Trustees will do now.  I will be easier to praise a dead man."

"Sandusky has caused another blow to Penn State's character."

"This town is very sad."

"Joe Paterno was really a fine man.  I wish that Spanier and Schultz had done their part in stopping Sandusky."

"I hope that Spanier, Schultz and Curley don't show up at the funeral."

"Joe Paterno's reputation will be remembered more for the good he did, than the Sandusky scandal."

"JoePa he was a great coach, but like all humans had a flaw that brought him down."

"Hard to believe Coach Paterno has died so soon after November 4.  The scandal must have caused some of it."

"Penn State and State College will have more sadness. Coach Paterno is just first."

"Heard the news, but the media said it happened at College Station--just like the press, get it wrong in his death."

"Saw Coach Stigers in Allentown at a wrestling meet, he was really upset by this entire situation."

"Wow, I grew up with the man--can't believe he's gone and by the way he was the guilty party."

"Being Joe Paterno's age, I can only appreciate his comments in  Washington Post interview.  Ironically it was his last,

    but I am glad he did it.  When he talked about not knowing what to do, that was his generation.  In the

    service when something happened you were to a superior and that was where the buck stopped.  Also

    the supposed actions of Sandusky were something that was never spoken of. Besides it was Jerry, Mr. Second

    Mile--he could do no harm to children!  Now we know.  Sandusky's action were the devil's work.  If he is

    found innocent, then the three years of the grand jury would be considered a joke!  It has (he has) ruined

    the lives of far too many people and at least two institutions Penn State and Second Mile.  He also helped bring down Joe Paterno!"

"Saw the Vince Lombardi documentary on HBO.  Paterno and Lombardi were consummate coaches.  Their lives were

    left on the field with Xs and Os.  They had a tough time dealing with non-football matters. Sad!"