Considering to Rush Again

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Agreed. You didn't give his name to an answer to the question "name someone who inspires you", but rather, “Who was the greatest influence in your life?”

I'm really curious as to how Joe Paterno had the greatest influence in your life above anyone else in the world. No parents, relatives, friends, teachers or coaches?

"I spoke about his Success with Honor motto and how it molded into the individual I became today."

How, exactly?? This alone might be a huge factor, and given that you claimed him as the greatest influence on your life, no amount of re-rushing is going to erase that. If, as you said, you "can't lie" and answered this question truthfully, I'd be pretty sure that your answer turned them off to you, quite possibly for good. I could be wrong, but after thinking about it more, I'm not sure how one recovers from something like that.

When the question was asked, my first reaction was "oh no" because Paterno was now a controversial figure. Although I don't attend the university, I come from a community full of Penn State football fans and I learned many life lessons from the late coach. His quotes taught me the importance of confidence, studying hard to my full potential, and working together as a team. My parents, friends, and teachers all helped me influence my life in someway, but Paterno's influence connected all cylinders together. Although I feel betrayed after the scandal, I still credit him for bringing me where I am at today.

This may also seem strange...but the main motive of me rushing again is because of the death of my close friend back home during Spring Break and was unable to attend his funeral since I had to get back to school that day. Reflecting on his life and how he was a second brother to me and my football teammates made me miss the brotherhood developed during the rough times we faced. He also left a lasting legacy to the school because he treated everyone like a brother/sister. Because he taught me the importance of brotherhood, I want to do something to continue his legacy. The Rugby team doesn't have that brotherhood while many fraternities do on my campus.