A legend is legend, be it a sacred or a profane one, Joe Paterno is the one whose glory is different from others. People may forget your good things but they never forget your mistakes, no matter whatever you may do for them.
Similarly, Joe is known for his mistakes and not for his outstanding coaching. Perhaps this was not at all acceptable to his ardent follower and football player, Adam Taliaferro. After the death of his favorite coach, Adam came forward to share some interesting things and incidents about the man who is no more with us!
Each one of us is grey so it’s better if we see the brighter side of his character. Let’s see him through the eyes of Adam!
Somewhere in 2000, while playing, Adam met a serious injury in which his spine crushed badly. This compelled him to stick to bed for really long time. In this really crucial phase, Adam got a whole hearted support from Joe Paterno. After injury when he opened his eyes for the first time, he found the legendary coach in front of him.
The high-pitched voice of Joe Paterno not only supported him in his hard times but also encouraged him to do his best! He trusted the man when he said you will be fine soon.
His blood was frozen below his neck and every other week, Joe took a pain to fly to Philly to visit him. I guess only a good soul can just think of such things.
During the course of the recovery, Joe visited repeatedly to see the development in him. Certainly, it wasn’t for his vested interest. According to Adam, nobody can ever judge what coach means to him and the support which he gave Adam in his life is certainly immeasurable one. Like a strong pillar, Joe was always there in Adam’s life and the sudden loss has turned him weak. May the departed soul rest in peace!
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