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Related: About this forumJoe Paterno near death
report on the basketball game I was just watching
Here is an earlier link http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1033675-joe-paterno-former-penn-state-coachs-health-reportedly-failing
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Joe Paterno near death (Original Post)
OKNancy
Jan 2012
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OKNancy
(41,832 posts)1. another link
Source: Paterno in grave condition
http://citizensvoice.com/news/source-paterno-in-grave-condition-1.1260837#axzz1k8dFfEK5
Ptah
(33,028 posts)2. Sports Illustrated:Joe Paterno Removed From Respirator ...
http://tracking.si.com/2012/01/21/joe-paterno-removed-from-respirator-as-cancer-takes-turn-for-the-worse/
Joe Paterno Removed From Respirator
Joe Paterno Removed From Respirator
Condem
(9,002 posts)3. It didn't take a brain surgeon to figure out, once he left the game, he was done.
Just like Bear Bryant. It's what he lived for. And when it's gone....time to die.
MaineDem
(18,161 posts)4. KO just reported that Paterno has died. n/t
MaineDem
(18,161 posts)8. But now I see the family is denying it.
I guess I'm just as guilty but don't news organizations verify anymore?
Condem
(9,002 posts)5. RIP, JoePa.
You meant a lot to me growing up.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)6. Sorry. I never was a fan...
but you made history and deserve respect.
Condem
(9,002 posts)7. I guess CBS jumped the gun.
Just bad journalism. No excuse for this shit.