Comments on: GQ Releases First Excerpt of Joe Posnanski’s “Paterno”

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:58:54 +0000

Posnanski has killed his career with this book. A love letter to a guy who protected a child predator. Classy. Writers should be chomping at the bit to write the real Paterno bio

By: Razor Shines

Razor Shines — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:21:28 +0000

More likely: He was sobbing because he only negotiated a $3 million retirement bonus, he was sobbing because the truth would come out, or he was sobbing because kids lives had been ruined while he oversaw the program?

By: QueeferSutherland

QueeferSutherland — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:35:34 +0000

I’m not crazy for thinking this book sells a shitload more than if the scandal never happens right?

It’s going to go double uranium, son.

By: BFFredo

BFFredo — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:19:10 +0000

We do find out that Scott Paterno considers himself “the asshole of the family,”

He learned well then.

By: jthussler

jthussler — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:09:12 +0000

“Peen State” would have made for a better title.

By: spencer096

spencer096 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:03:29 +0000

never heard of em before…look interesting, tho not necessarily my bag. kinda got a bobby grace/old bettinardi under hogan feel going on.

By: Smallie Bigs

Smallie Bigs — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:00:20 +0000

Spencer, Mullet, any thoughts on Coutour Putters? I'm thinking about the center shaft Gullane model.

By: molemaninthemorning

molemaninthemorning — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:56:43 +0000

I’m curious to see how he tackled the last two years of Paterno’s life.

Given that it’s PSU, probably tackled it for a loss on fourth down, then McGloin turned it over on the next player.

By: Badger

Badger — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:54:44 +0000

Posnaski in a no-win situation. I’m curious to see how he tackled the last two years of Paterno’s life.

By: Coach Mike Woodson, Atlanta Hawks

Coach Mike Woodson, Atlanta Hawks — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:53:45 +0000

When No Means Yes
Flinstones Enema Kits The Sandusky Story

Paterno: You Say It Best (When You Say Nothing At All)

By: sousedbergin

sousedbergin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:51:54 +0000

When No Means Yes

Flinstones Enema Kits The Sandusky Story

By: spencer096

spencer096 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:51:22 +0000

I’m not crazy for thinking this book sells a shitload more than if the scandal never happens right?

not at all…scandal turned it radioactive.

By: RexKramerDangerSeeker

RexKramerDangerSeeker — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:50:20 +0000

I’m not crazy for thinking this book sells a shitload more than if the scandal never happens right?

Correct. I’ve actually lost track of the number of people working on Penn State(etc)-related books right now. 7 was the last number I recall.

By: bk

bk — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:49:16 +0000

Duffy left out the end piece of Paterno crying, he was worried about his name. That was the same mindset that caused this. If he card about what was right and not his name or legacy many people would be better off today.

By: molemaninthemorning

molemaninthemorning — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:48:10 +0000

I’m not crazy for thinking this book sells a shitload more than if the scandal never happens right?

By: Coach Mike Woodson, Atlanta Hawks

Coach Mike Woodson, Atlanta Hawks — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:47:03 +0000

Any want to venture a guess on what the new book should be called?
Yeah…………………..
/No
//No that’s not right
///Backs slowly away

When No Means Yes

By: spencer096

spencer096 — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:44:22 +0000

Cold call Posnarski

On Thursday, Paterno met with his coaches at his house. He sobbed uncontrollably. This was his bad day. Later, one of his former captains, Brandon Short, stopped by the house. When Brandon asked, “How are you doing, Coach?” Paterno answered, “HOWD YOU GET THIS NUMBER?”

By: sousedbergin

sousedbergin — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:43:27 +0000

Any want to venture a guess on what the new book should be called?

Yeah…………………..

/No
//No that’s not right
///Backs slowly away

By: Grizz

Grizz — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:42:53 +0000

Cold call Posnarski

By: conjugalbootz

conjugalbootz — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:42:20 +0000

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Posnanski made himself into something of a Paterno apologist during the investigation, which damaged my respect for him a bit.

Agreed.