It won't happen. Not this season, not next season. Not as long as the current leadership is in place.
The famous Rose Bowl scoreboard hijacking was done by a couple of Cal Tech students (where pranks and hacks are legendary). As i recall, one of the kids that did it submitted it as a class project (and got an A). A buddy of mine was in on the original planning back in HS (they tapped into the communications cable at the stadium), but ended up not going to Cal Tech and was not in on the final prank.I often wondered why scoreboards don't get hacked more often with smart a$$ tech savvy college students and pranks. I know the highway signs often do (there was just another story I saw about that today). If anyone's looking for any celebration of the anniversary (or calls for governance reform, fiduciary responsibility/ accountability, etc) under the current PSU leadership, they are going to have to hope for a 'Turk 182' type event.
Paul Clifford will NEVER stand for the alumni. He stands for himself and he does what his superiors tell him to do. He is the quintessential "Yes-Man." Word has it the letter to Sue about coming together with the BOT and Barron was a huge debacle. But what should we expect from someone who was fired from East Carolina and on the verge at Oregon?
We don't need some formal celebration ceremony to honor JVP! Everytime out lions take the field honors him and his legacy!
We understand that part. We're livid with the fact that the BOT and administration are doing their best to make sure the legal stuff never gets to the rear view mirror. For example, let's go ahead and sue our insurance provider in a case we know we don't have a chance of winning, but it will result in the release of more nonsense claiming Paterno is an enabler of child sexual abuse, so let's do it!
http://www.paterno.com/Sues-Letter/4th-Anniversary.aspx
"Dear Lettermen,
November 9 is the fourth anniversary of Joe's firing by the Board of Trustees and their wholesale indictment of the football program and the Penn State culture. Joe and I knew they had acted rashly, but we were hopeful that, with the benefit of time, they would correct their mistakes and set the record straight.
While much progress has been made in the last four years, the Administration, the NCAA and Louis Freeh have yet to acknowledge fully the extent of their errors. Worse yet, they are still waging an all-out campaign to keep the facts from ever seeing the light of day.
I write to you now to let you know that we have not given up on setting the record straight – and we never will. Four years of secrecy are enough. The victims, their families, each of you and everyone who cares about Penn State deserve the truth.
The sad history of this case is that the Board of Trustees took a terrible tragedy and made it worse. Their complete reliance on the deeply flawed Freeh report and their total capitulation to the NCAA were terrible mistakes that needlessly and recklessly tarnished the reputation of this great university.
Our only options are to give in and accept the allegation that Penn State was consumed with a corrupt culture, or fight for the truth. You and I know what Joe would have expected us to do. Penn State's culture is a treasure. It is worth fighting for. And the truth is not to be feared, but embraced.
Because these issues are currently being litigated, I am not able to comment on specific aspects of the case. What I can tell you is we respect the courts, and we welcome a chance to have the facts finally reviewed in a setting that honors transparency and due process.
Finally, I want you to know how proud I am of each of you. What you do with your lives is the ultimate testament to the Penn State culture. My life continues to be consumed with children and grandchildren and raising money for the causes Joe and I cared so much about. I also continue to pray for the victims and hope that the lessons of the Sandusky case will open eyes throughout our society.
I cherish my memories with all of you. I love Penn State more every day, which is why I will see this case to its proper resolution. I wish you and your families the best for the holidays.
With love,
P.S. Please hold the date...September 17, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of Joe's first game as head coach. We are planning a special event to honor all that you accomplished. I will be back to you with more information about plans for that weekend."
http://www.paterno.com/Sues-Letter/4th-Anniversary.aspx
"Dear Lettermen,
November 9 is the fourth anniversary of Joe's firing by the Board of Trustees and their wholesale indictment of the football program and the Penn State culture. Joe and I knew they had acted rashly, but we were hopeful that, with the benefit of time, they would correct their mistakes and set the record straight.
While much progress has been made in the last four years, the Administration, the NCAA and Louis Freeh have yet to acknowledge fully the extent of their errors. Worse yet, they are still waging an all-out campaign to keep the facts from ever seeing the light of day.
I write to you now to let you know that we have not given up on setting the record straight – and we never will. Four years of secrecy are enough. The victims, their families, each of you and everyone who cares about Penn State deserve the truth.
The sad history of this case is that the Board of Trustees took a terrible tragedy and made it worse. Their complete reliance on the deeply flawed Freeh report and their total capitulation to the NCAA were terrible mistakes that needlessly and recklessly tarnished the reputation of this great university.
Our only options are to give in and accept the allegation that Penn State was consumed with a corrupt culture, or fight for the truth. You and I know what Joe would have expected us to do. Penn State's culture is a treasure. It is worth fighting for. And the truth is not to be feared, but embraced.
Because these issues are currently being litigated, I am not able to comment on specific aspects of the case. What I can tell you is we respect the courts, and we welcome a chance to have the facts finally reviewed in a setting that honors transparency and due process.
Finally, I want you to know how proud I am of each of you. What you do with your lives is the ultimate testament to the Penn State culture. My life continues to be consumed with children and grandchildren and raising money for the causes Joe and I cared so much about. I also continue to pray for the victims and hope that the lessons of the Sandusky case will open eyes throughout our society.
I cherish my memories with all of you. I love Penn State more every day, which is why I will see this case to its proper resolution. I wish you and your families the best for the holidays.
With love,
P.S. Please hold the date...September 17, 2016, marks the 50th anniversary of Joe's first game as head coach. We are planning a special event to honor all that you accomplished. I will be back to you with more information about plans for that weekend."
Really? Please elaborate on how "all levels of the university placed football above human decency". People have been banging that drum for almost five years but I have yet to hear any real evidence of it happening.
