Texas A&M red-faced over 'casket' comment

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 Texas A&M red-faced over 'casket' comment
Texas A&M officials have apologized to Penn State administrators for a student leader's references to needing a "casket" for coach Joe Paterno. [link]

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Back in Lewisville
Published 12/28/2007 by Sturminator at Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville
... down. Charles claims he is staying put … Texas running back Jamaal Charles said late Thursday he plans on returning for his senior season. Charles said after Texas’ 52-34 victory: “Right now, I’m probably coming back. I didn’t think I did that good in the game. Next year maybe I’ll be up for the Heisman. I will come back.” Charles gained 161 yards on 27 carries. He scored two touchdowns. A Yell Leader incites Penn State???? …wow. We will have the audio on the show today… ...

The 12th Man...A Real Asshole and "Maybe Accurate"
Published 12/28/2007 by fknmclane at Your Face is a Sports Blog
Apparently a student "yell" leader at Texas A got up in front of a pep rally and said Joe Paterno would need a casket after facing the Aggies . There's a lot to like about this story. -anything that makes A fans look like assholes is alright with me. Ever since they claimed to having coined the term "12th Man" I've hated their guts. Why not just say you invented the question mark or even the internet? And have you seen the shit these assholes wear to games? Where's Colonel Nathan Jessup when you need him? -the comment was made in regards to a game which happens to be the ...

Viewing Guide: Bowl Season Volume III
Published 12/29/2007 by Red Renee at Red Renee
... Texas A&M officials made an apology and allegedly sent the kid home for the remarks, but in classic Paterno style, JoePa remarked “Some young guy went up there, trying to be funny. Maybe he’s accurate, I don’t know.” Note to bowl organizers: poking fun at Senior Citizens always draws big publicity. ...

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