Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsFriday, July 3, 2026

Here Is Photographic Proof That Joe Paterno Uses Skype To Talk To Recruits

Sometimes, when I hear things like “Joe Paterno uses Skype to talk to recruits,“ I’m just like, “Psssh, NO WAY JOE PATERNO IS OLD LOL.” Fortunately, Penn State is recruiting one high school player, Ohio running back Will Mahone, who smartly decided to capture an image of Paterno using Skype and tweet it to the world.

Gttzq_medium

One not-so-neat thing about Paterno using Skype — which is, fairly, a progressive move for any college coach looking to get face-to-face with as many recruits as possible — is that it will give announcers all sorts of ways to riff on the tired “I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks!” routine when they broadcast games featuring the 84-year-old Paterno this fall.

But the really neat thing about Paterno using Skype and a recruit using his iPhone to do it is that it’s only a matter of time before Paterno uses a time machine to go back to the beginning of his coaching career, tell himself that he’s someday going to use a handheld video phone, and blow his own mind.

NFL
Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026Brendan Sorsby stuck as NFL announces NO Supplemental Draft in 2026
NFL

Another setback for the QB.

By James Dator
College Football
The NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their sideThe NCAA can appeal Brendan Sorsby’s shocking reinstatement, but Texas law isn’t on their side
College Football

A big can of worms has been opened in college sports

By Mark Schofield
College Football
Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’Here’s your first look at ‘College Football 27’ and ‘Madden 27’
College Football

Mascot game! Tush push!

By James Dator
NFL
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?Brendan Sorsby’s gambling allegations could end his college football career. Is NFL Supplemental Draft next?
NFL

Brendan Sorsby calls out NCAA hypocrisy as his football future is uncertain

By Mark Schofield
College Football
NAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered statesNAACP urges black athletes to reject recruiting in racially gerrymandered states
College Football

The NAACP is asking athletes to take up the fight for voting rights.

By James Dator
College Football
Oregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes senseOregon coach asks recruits about their favorite ice cream, and it actually makes sense
College Football

Oregon coaches have a strange question for potential recruits.

By Mark Schofield