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It concluded that Paterno and the university's former president Graham Spanier, former athletic director Tim Curley and retired vice president for business and finance Gary Schultz concealed critical information and "failed to protect against a sexual predator harming children for over a decade.". Fualaau was by her side. (David Handschuh/New York . [123] In addition, emails revealed that many in the NCAA questioned whether they had the authority to sanction Penn State and that some officials wanted to "bluff" Penn State's leadership into accepting a severe punishment, because they believed that they did not have the authority to punish Penn State. Dick Thornburgh, the former U.S. attorney general and former Pennsylvania governor, was among the people assembled to review Freeh's findings. After leaving Penn State, Paterno began suffering from health. Expand. They were the 10 children that his one time second-hand man, his former defensive coordinator, the man he promised would have a job coaching at Penn State as long as he wanted as long as Joe. [16] His family was of Italian ancestry. Curley testified more than nineteen years later in the 2017 criminal trial against Spanier that the "coach" who wanted to know where it stands was Paterno. He was 85. Former Penn State president Graham Spanier volunteered to resign, wasn't fired, report says, "Penn State trustees 'reaffirm and ratify' board's personnel decisions on Joe Paterno and Graham Spanier", "Penn State Students Clash With Police in Unrest After Announcement", "Board Chairman Still Thinks Paterno Wasn't Fired", "Jake Corman v. 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On November 18, 2011, just nine days after his dismissal from Penn State, Paterno's son Scott reported that his father had a treatable form of lung cancer. Paterno's record of 409-136-3 made him the winningest Division 1 coach of all time. "In many cases, we unknowingly helped him `groom' his victims while we thought we were helping a child achieve self-esteem and find a better life.". Special Olympics of Pennsylvania has received about $80,000 in donations in memory of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. Cemetery gates protect Joe Paterno from dealing with the consequences of his inaction. [145] In 2011, Penn State football players had an 80% graduation rate and showed no achievement gap between its black and white players, which is extremely rare for Division I football teams. He was 85. It may have been discussed in my presence, something else about somebody. Sue Paterno, 84, is an avid swimmer known for taking early-morning laps in the Pennsylvania pool and relatives were left upset after she was turned away, a source close to her family revealed. "[131], On July 12, 2016, The New York Times reported that Joe Paterno knew of Sandusky's abuse in 1976.[132]. For almost as long, his near-constant companion, wife Sue, seemingly wielded as much influence. He tallied 2,002 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns in Happy Valley . His death came just a few months after the 85-year-old was diagnosed with cancer. And now it's gone. Mr Paterno is Division I's most victorious coach with 409 wins. Paterno's abbreviated 2011 season was his 62nd on the Penn State coaching staff, which gave him the record for most seasons for any football coach at a single university. He scored his fourth touchdown on that possession, smiling and pointing to his little brother after the score. . However, in light of the Sandusky child abuse scandal, United States Senators Pat Toomey and Bob Casey, Jr., as well as Representative Glenn Thompson withdrew their support of Paterno receiving the honor. Masser stated, "The decision to remove Coach Paterno had nothing to do with what he had known, what he hadn't done. Corman proclaimed, "Today is a victory for due process which was not afforded in this case. The Paterno family has vehemently denied that Joe Paterno had any knowledge about Sandusky's crimes against children. During his career, he led the Nittany Lions to 37 bowl appearances with 24 wins while turning down offers to coach National Football League (NFL) teams that included the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots. Assistant coaches under Paterno that became NFL or NCAA head coaches: Players under Paterno that became NFL or NCAA head coaches: Players under Paterno that became general managers or executives in the NFL: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [3], Together, Joe and Sue Paterno donated millions of dollars to Penn State and to other charities, most notably, the Special Olympics. But Mr Paterno has said specific actions alleged to have occurred in the grand jury report were not relayed to him. [92] After interviewing over 400 people and reviewing voluminous documents, the investigation team reported that Paterno, Spanier, Curley, and Schultz (none of whom was interviewed) concealed Sandusky's actions in order to protect the publicity surrounding Penn State's celebrated football program. Although this action was outside the normal process for investigating major violations, the NCAA said this action was merited because the alleged cover-up violated basic principles of intercollegiate athletics that were over and above specific policies. Fina stated, "I do not. He is from USA. I did not find that evidence. Jan 26, 2012 at 11:47 pm. No cause of death was revealed, but family friend Curtis Aiken the former Pitt basketball star said Harris died in his sleep. Joe Paterno, byname of Joseph Vincent Paterno, also called JoePa, (born December 21, 1926, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.died January 22, 2012, State College, Pennsylvania), American collegiate gridiron football coach, who, as head coach at Pennsylvania State University (1966-2011), was the winningest major-college coach in the history of the sport, with 409 career victories, but whose . 13 overall pick in the 1972 NFL Draft. But the trustees fired the 84-year-old anyway about 12 hours later. Joe Paterno, following his termination[54], I do not [believe Joe Paterno was involved in the alleged cover-up]. "[23] Paterno joined Rip Engle as an assistant coach at Penn State in 1950; Engle had coached five seasons, 19441949, at Brown. I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end of this season. [100][101] Brown University, Paterno's alma mater, announced that it would remove Paterno's name from its annual award honoring outstanding male freshman athletes and stated his status in the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame would be placed under review. Credit. The school had said last week that Paterno still held tenure. Paterno coached the first nine games of the season before he was fired on November 9. He requested privacy for the family. [1][2][3] He died 74 days later, of complications from lung cancer.[4]. [140], Just weeks later, in the final minute of the Michigan game, the same wide receiver, Johnson, made a catch that would have given Penn State a first down and put them in range for a game-winning field goal. As a result of his injuries, he was unable to travel to the induction ceremonies in New York City and the National Football Foundation announced that he would instead be inducted as a part of the Hall of Fame class of 2007. She is the widow of football coach Joe Paterno, who led the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. They had five children: Diana, Joseph Jr. "Jay", Mary Kay, David, and Scott. Longtime Penn State coach Joe Paterno died Jan. 22, 2012, at the age of 85. In November 2006, Paterno was involved in a sideline collision during a game against Wisconsin. 2 Graduation Rate Among AP Top 25 Teams", "Paterno's Payback? [22] After hearing of his career choice, his father asked, "For God's sake, what did you go to college for? Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Mr Paterno is not a target of the investigation, authorities say. On July 7, 2020, Letourneau's attorney, David Gehrke, confirmed that she had passed away from cancer the day prior in her home near Seattle. Penn State won at least three bowl games in each of the four decades in which Paterno coached the entire decade, from 1970 thru 2009. Paterno played quarterback and cornerback at Brown University, guiding the team to a 15-3 record over the 1948. [35] "I'm paid well, I'm not overpaid," Paterno said during an interview with reporters Wednesday before the salary disclosure. Paterno is not a target of the investigation, according to authorities. [164] After sustaining these injuries, he made use of a golf cart to move around the field during practices. Paterno holds an official NCAA total of 18 bowl victories. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Bryant died tragically in a helicopter . With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more." It's almost like the NCAA hired him to do their enforcement investigation on Penn State. [173][174], At the time of his death, Paterno had accumulated a record of 409 wins, 136 losses, and 3 ties. Paterno died of lung cancer in January at age 85. "We have been unaware of how a predator behaves," Sue Paterno said at a program celebrating Child Abuse Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. "[122], In 2014 NCAA internal emails revealed that the NCAA worked closely with Louis Freeh in his investigation of the Sandusky scandal. School trustees fired Joe Paterno on Nov. 9 from the job he held for nearly a half-century in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky.. "[168] Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett said of Paterno, "His legacy as the winningest coach in major college football and his generosity to Penn State as an institution and to his players, stand as monuments to his life. Although Johnson was ruled out of bounds, replays clearly showed that Johnson had both feet in bounds and the catch should have been ruled complete. The previous two incidents, along with Paterno's public objections, and the Big Ten's Clockgate controversy, are often cited as catalysts for its adoption. [21], Paterno had been accepted to Boston University School of Law, and he had planned to attend before deciding to coach at Penn State. At a maximum, these were two parties working together to get an outcome that was predetermined. His death came. January 22, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary of the death of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno. The person close to the Paterno family told the AP that Paterno was receiving thousands of calls or messages from former players, alumni and other well-wishers, and that Paterno was encouraging patience and to trust in the truth. He was in critical condition since he suffered a heart attack Tuesday. Penn State football letterman and NFL Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris died overnight, according to the Associated Press. "If we don't win some games, I've got to get my rear end out of here", Paterno said in a speech at the Duquesne Club. The report asserted that Paterno, Schultz, Spanier, and Curley "concealed Sandusky's activities from the Board of Trustees, the University community and authorities. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. As tributes . His death came just months after he had been removed as head coach of the Penn State football program amid tense. 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[49] However, on November 14, 2011, the trophy name was changed to the Stagg Championship Trophy in light of the Sandusky child abuse scandal. "I got a son who's a Republican, who ran for Congress, Scott. Others arent so sure. [172] Approximately 12,000 people attended a public memorial service that was held at the Bryce Jordan Center on January 26, 2012. 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Paterno is Division I's winningest coach with 409 victories. "[55], On September 13, 2012, a group of alumni and supporters called Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship released a review of the Freeh Report that was critical of the Freeh Group's investigation and conclusions. The wife of ex-Penn State coach Joe Paterno faced an embarrassing situation earlier this week when she was reportedly turned away from a campus pool. A small plane towed a banner over campus, reading Take the Statue Down or We Will. Today is a victory for the people of Pennsylvania. Thousands of mourners line College Avenue to pay their respects to legendary Penn State University football. Last month, a documentary filmmaker who recorded a jailhouse interview with Sandusky said that he believes Paterno was "railroaded" in the investigation and conviction of Sandusky for child sexual abuse. He lived in a high radon area. "We're focusing on Wisconsin," linebacker Nate Stupar said Tuesday. During a speech in Pittsburgh on May 12, 2005, Paterno announced that he would consider retirement if the 2005 football team had a disappointing season. Still proclaiming his. [2] Within days of the scandal breaking in full, speculation was rife that Paterno would not be allowed to return as head coach. Who Is Joe Paterno's Wife? And I'm viewing this strictly on the evidence, not any kind of fealty to anybody. Paterno, then 79 years old, suffered a fractured shin bone and damage to knee ligaments. [141], In 2004, the Big Ten Conference became the first college football conference to adopt a form of instant replay. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Joe Paterno, the longtime Penn State coach who won more games than anyone in major college football but was fired amid a child sex abuse scandal that scarred his. Wife. Harris defended Paterno when he was fired in the midst of a sex-abuse scandal involving an assistant coach. [2], Joe and Sue had 5 children together: Diana, Mary Kay, David, Scott, and Jay; they all graduated from Penn State. 15 Wisconsin this weekend with a berth in the inaugural Big Ten title game at stake. . Hort, is married to Mary Kay Paterno, the daughter of the longtime Penn State University coach who died in 2012. Prosecutors have said Mr Paterno had passed on the information to his superior. [20] Paterno graduated as an English literature major in 1950. Reputation management expert reveals why it doesn't just happen to How did Russia lose HALF of its 45,000 elite paratroopers in just seven months? [136], Paterno initially preferred not to play true freshmen, but later in his career he did play redshirts in order to refrain from being at a competitive disadvantage. She taught at a local school in Centre County, Pennsylvania, for a year before leaving to give birth to her first child, Diana. [144] He campaigned for Bush door-to-door in the 1988 New Hampshire primary, and seconded his nomination at the Republican National Convention. I did not find that evidence. Coach is anxious to know where it stands." Her husband, a College Football Hall of Fame coach who led the Penn State's Nittany Lions for 46 years, died in January 2012 at 85. "[168] On January 23, Corbett ordered all state flags to be lowered to half staff in Paterno's honor. The crowd of 12,000 who had come for the memorial service to Joe Paterno, the legendary football coach of Penn State who died on Sunday of lung cancer, gave Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight a . Female carer who bit off part of a pub landlady's ear during vicious bar brawl is jailed for 14 months. School trustees fired Mr Paterno earlier this month from the job he held for nearly a half-century in the aftermath of child sex abuse charges against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. Many in the media attributed Penn State's struggles to Paterno's advancing age. Paterno was accused of "making light of sexual assault" in 2006 by the National Organization for Women, which called for his resignation, though Penn State later categorized this incident as being "taken out of context" and never seriously considered asking for Paterno's resignation. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The legendary coach's reputation was deeply tarnished after sex abuse charges were filed against a former assistant coach. Due to his alleged involvement in the coverup of the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State University, the NCAA ruled on July 23rd, 2012, to expunge all wins credited to Paterno from 1998 . [48], Also in 2010, the Big Ten Conference established the Stagg - Paterno Championship Trophy as the annual trophy to be awarded to the winner of the conference football championship. [30], The 2009 season was Paterno's 44th as head coach of the Nittany Lions, passing Amos Alonzo Stagg for the most years as head coach at a single institution in Division I.[31]. He was 85. "I wanted the first step to be a meeting with Jerry Sandusky.") [104] After some days of mixed messages,[105][106][107] the school removed the statue on Sunday, July 22, in front of a crowd of student onlookers. They defeated Florida State 2623 in triple overtime in the 2006 Orange Bowl. I've got a daughter, who I'm pretty sure she's going to be for Hillary [Clinton]. )[112] The NCAA reported that "Penn State's leadership failed to value and uphold institutional integrity, breaching both the NCAA Constitution and Division I rules", and that the NCAA "intended to remediate the 'sports is king' culture that led to failures in leadership". He spoke with a marked Brooklyn accent throughout his life. Joe Paterno has died at the age of 85 after experiencing serious complications from lung-cancer treatment. 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Joe Paterno dies at 85; transformed Penn State into football power Jan. 23, 2012 :: In June 2012, a jury found Sandusky guilty of 45 counts of child sexual abuse. 'With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more'. Joe Paterno, Longtime Penn State Coach, Dies at 85 - The New York Times Joe Paterno, Longtime Penn State Coach, Dies at 85 584 People gathered around a statue of Joe Paterno on the Penn. [88], Paterno supporters and family members continued to harshly criticize the board's actions in the months following his death, prompting the board in March 2012 to release an additional statement explaining their decision. Six weeks later he was drafted into the Army during World War II. Harris was born March 7, 1950 in Fort Dix, N.J.He went on to star at Penn State under longtime coach Joe Paterno.The Steelers selected Harris with the No. HBO's new movie, Paterno, focuses on Joe Paterno's involvement in Jerry Sandusky's Penn State sexual abuse scandal. American football player and coach (19262012). In 1944, Paterno graduated from Brooklyn Preparatory School. [34], The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) revealed Paterno's salary in November 2007: $512,664. [6] The Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center opened in 2012. Thankful: Sue Paterno reacts at the front door when students and well-wishers bring gifts to their home in State College, Pennsylvania, shortly after Mr Paterno was fired. [113] The NCAA report harshly criticized Paterno for his role in an alleged cover-up of Sandusky's crimes, saying that Paterno, Spanier, Schultz, and Curley had demonstrated "a failure of institutional and individual integrity". He attended Brown University, where he played football both ways as the quarterback and a cornerback. Just months after coaching his last game amid a lurid child-sex scandal that tarnished his legendary 61-year career, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died yesterday. [138], Penn State's football players were twice recognized for outstanding academic performance by the New America Foundation's Academic Bowl Championship Series while under the leadership of Paterno. "[121] Similarly Todd Blackledge, ESPN college football analyst and former Penn State quarterback, noted on the media coverage, "it felt like the media felt at liberty to just connect [] all those dots, whether they had facts. On the night of November 8, hundreds of students gathered in front on Paterno's home in support of the beleaguered coach. Still, the state's top cop criticized the way school leaders handled allegations and said Paterno and other officials had a moral responsibility to do more. The wife of ex-Penn State coach Joe Paterno faced an embarrassing situation earlier this week when she was reportedly turned away from a campus pool. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Shortly after her graduation in 1962, Joe and Sue were married. 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