“But the paramount motive is spiritual. Penn State football is a religious experience. Joe Paterno (whose name derives from the Latin root for father) is their god; Beaver Stadium their temple. “Players” are avenging angels. University officials are priests; football executives, high priests; Mount Nittany, a holy place that ascends to heaven. Happy Valley is Paradise. Nittany Lions are the Chosen People. “
Occasionally, I read something and I wonder what how frequently the writer smokes crack. This was one of those times.
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