Category Archives: Joe Pa

Spokesman: Joe Paterno in serious condition

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

(CORRECTION BELOW) A spokesperson for the Paterno family has denied a report by CBS that former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has died. PHILADELPHIA – Former Penn State Coach Joe Paterno has spoken out for the first time on … Continue reading →

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Paterno retiring amid child abuse "tragedy"

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Son Scott Paterno tells The Patriot-News about the move. A source close to Joe Paterno said it was the coach's decision to retire, not the university's. Paterno, 84, has led the Nittany Lions since 1966. Should Penn State coach Joe … Continue reading →

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Joe Paterno Speaks

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

With Joe Paterno's departure from Penn State appearing imminent, Al Golden will now have to answer questions from prospective recruits regarding his interest in the Nittany Lions' job. You can be sure recruiters from other schools will use it against … Continue reading →

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Paterno Addresses Students

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

He's reverently and affectionately called "JoePa." He leads Penn State's storied Nittany Lions, their uniforms a pure white with dignified blue stripes, as they've delighted fans for decades in a stadium called Happy Valley. “We've kind of cheered JoePa along. … Continue reading →

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Joe Paterno, we're all wincing

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Graham Spanier was an ambitious gregarious, university president at Penn State. He was everywhere. However, at the moment his university needs him most, Graham Spanier is nowhere to be found. Paterno needs to GO! He is as much a part … Continue reading →

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Report: Paterno to leave PSU in wake of scandal

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

Michael Tomasky on how Joe Paterno's failure to bring abuse to justice has ruined his reputation. There are the obligations we all have to uphold the law. There are then the obligations we all have to do what is right. … Continue reading →

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