Recently I had a chance to sit down with Joe Pa and discuss an interesting tradition at Penn State.
CB: Thanks for the time today coach, I know you have a busy schedule.
JoePa: How long is this going to take? I ate a Mortadella for breakfast and I am about to pass it.
CB: Not long...don't worry, we have medics here. So, can you tell us about the new hazing ritual that you have implemented here at Penn State? The talk around the Big Ten is that you make new recruits change your diaper?
JoePa: We believe in the 3 u's. Understanding, Underachieving, and Urinalysis. If you can figure out the ph level of my urine, you can make it here at Linebacker U.
CB: Are the recruits aware of this hazing before they commit to Penn State?
JoePa: When I do the final interview at their home I bring a garbage bag full of my old diapers and I say, "Kid, if you want to work hard enough, if you want to push yourself to the limit, if you want to sleep day and night with this garbage bag full of my urine soaked diapers, you can make a name for yourself at Penn State."