S Spiral PatsFans.com Supporter PatsFans.com Supporter Joined Aug 31, 2007 Messages 1,490 Reaction score 728 Nov 11, 2011 I seem to remember the Patriots pursuing Joe Paterno to be their HC, back around 1970 or '71. Does anyone else remember this?
I seem to remember the Patriots pursuing Joe Paterno to be their HC, back around 1970 or '71. Does anyone else remember this?
RDS11 On the Game Day Roster Joined May 11, 2008 Messages 428 Reaction score 248 Nov 11, 2011 Yes, he accepted the Pats HC job but later backed out of it...Chuck Fairbanks then took the job.
Uncle Rico Pro Bowl Player 2021 Weekly Picks Winner Joined Jan 26, 2010 Messages 12,280 Reaction score 4,666 Nov 11, 2011 Spiral said: I seem to remember the Patriots pursuing Joe Paterno to be their HC, back around 1970 or '71. Does anyone else remember this? Click to expand... Joe Paterno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Don't remember it, but Wikipedia says he actually accepted the job then backed out, 1972.
Spiral said: I seem to remember the Patriots pursuing Joe Paterno to be their HC, back around 1970 or '71. Does anyone else remember this? Click to expand... Joe Paterno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Don't remember it, but Wikipedia says he actually accepted the job then backed out, 1972.
fnordcircle The poster who James White said inspires him. PatsFans.com Supporter Joined Sep 10, 2006 Messages 16,238 Reaction score 33,794 Nov 11, 2011 Jerry Sandusky told him that our players were too old.
patsfaninpa Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract Joined Sep 15, 2004 Messages 5,748 Reaction score 1,802 Nov 11, 2011 Uncle Rico said: Joe Paterno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Don't remember it, but Wikipedia says he actually accepted the job then backed out, 1972. Click to expand... His wife is the one who talked him out of it. Asked him if that's what he really wanted to do. Joe had 2nd thoughts and backed out on the deal.
Uncle Rico said: Joe Paterno - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Don't remember it, but Wikipedia says he actually accepted the job then backed out, 1972. Click to expand... His wife is the one who talked him out of it. Asked him if that's what he really wanted to do. Joe had 2nd thoughts and backed out on the deal.
