Legendary Penn St. football coach Joe Paterno passed away the other day at the age of 85. The official cause of death is listed as lung cancer, but we know better. Coach Paterno really died of a broken heart and a broken spirit.
He raised more money and school awareness than any person in PSU's history. Simply, Joe Paterno put Penn St on the map. Coach Paterno was Penn St. Then the allegations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior by a former coach, and the end came swiftly and brutally. All the hard work, sweat, and toil and the Penn St legacy was instantly crushed by the alleged actions of one man. The accusations dealt a devastating blow to Coach Paterno, the university, and the Penn St. community. The man that gave his life to Penn St, 60 years with the university, lost his will to live.
The work of a lifetime seemingly undone in a moment. Life can be cruel and unfair. We all have our opinions about what Coach Paterno knew and how he should have acted, but should a poor decision or lapse in judgement undo a lifetime of good. Can a lifetime's work of service and sacrifice be compromised and forgotten so quickly and harshly.
I'm certain history will remember Joe Paterno in a favorable light, with the fondness and recognition of his tremendous contributions to the university, college football, and the community at large. In time the loving, enduring spirit of Joe Paterno will help renew and heal Penn St. And before long, we will hear the chants reverberating again around State College and the rest of the country
WE ARE PENN STATE!
And the legendary coach will smile
for he deserves a rest
rest easy Coach
All is forgiven.
All the Best,
Coach K
Tom Kaufmann
tkaufmanncoaching.com
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