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Should Penn State Rename Its Football Stadium After Joe Paterno? [POLL]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:56:26 +0000

A year ago, it seemed inevitable that Penn State would eventually name its football stadium after legendary coach Joe Paterno. But a lot has changed since then, due to child sex abuse allegations levied against longtime Paterno assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. Because of the Sandusky scandal, Paterno, who succumbed to lung cancer in January at age 85, [...]

Joe Paterno Afflicted with Lung Cancer After Firing From Penn State

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:20:24 +0000

Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno Fired Amidst Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:09:06 +0000

The Penn State Board of Trustees announced Thursday it is firing longtime football coach Joe Paterno, as well as university president Graham Spanier. Both officials are accused of not reporting to police knowledge of sexual abuses against children by a member of their staff. Paterno turned in his resignation earlier Thursday, but Penn State’s board [...]

Joe Paterno Expected to Announce Retirement As Penn State Coach

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:17:55 +0000

In the midst of a sex scandal that has consumed Penn State University, legendary head coach Joe Paterno will reportedly announce his retirement on Wednesday. His retirement would take effect at the end of the season.

Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno Could Lose His Job in Wake of Sex Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:53:19 +0000

Legendary coach Joe Paterno may be in his final days on the sidelines at Penn State, according to The New York Times.

The report cites two unnamed sources close to the PSU Board of Trustees who say that, while the exact timing and manner of his exit is still being discussed, it is clear that Paterno will not be back to coach the Nittany Lions next season.