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- Full name: Joseph Vincent Paterno
- Born: December 21, 1926
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
- Nickname: JoePa
- Attended Brown University and planned to be an attorney
- Won more football games against other NCAA Division I-FBS than any other coach in history
- Advocate for college football playoff system
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Joe Paterno is the head coach of Penn State University's Nittany Lions Football team, holding the position since 1966. Paterno is one of three active football coaches that have been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Records released on May 29, 2009 revealed that Paterno is the highest-paid employee at Penn State, making more than $1.03 million from the school alone in 2008.CBSSports.com: Penn State Records Show JoePa a Millionaire
Extension
On December 16, 2008, news agencies reported that Penn State University and Paterno agreed on a three-year contract extension. The deal makes Paterno head coach through the 2011 season. Paterno turned 82 years old on December 21, 2008.Coaching Career
Paterno began coaching after graduating from Brown University, joining Penn State as an assistant coach. Paterno assumed the head coaching position in 1966 and has remained the coach of the Nittany Lions. Paterno trails only Bobby Bowden for most victories as a Division-I football coach.In 2008, at the age of 81, Paterno led the Nittany Lions to the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl. Despite undergoing a hip replacement surgery in November of 2008, Paterno announced that he would"run out of that tunnel" with the team in 2009.ESPN.com: Paterno Says He'll 'Run Out of That Tunnel Next Year'...
Career Highlights
- 1981: Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
- 1982: NCAA Championship
- 1986: NCAA Championship
- 1986: SI Sportsman of the Year
- 1994: Conference Championships
- 2005: Conference Championships
- 2005: Walter Camp Coach of the Year
- 2005: AP Coach of the Year
- 2005: Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
- 2007: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
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Joe Paterno News and Articles
- ESPN.com: Joe Paterno to Coach From Press Box at Rose Bowl (December 31, 2008)
- ESPN Video: SportsCenter Conversation with Joe Paterno (Time: 2:08)
- PennLive.com: Paterno Returns to Work (December 3, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Paterno released from hospital, expected to return... (November 25, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - ESPN.com: Paterno Says He'll 'Run Out of That Tunnel Next Year'... (November 22, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - ESPN.com: ... Paterno's Future a Topic of Conversation As Finale Looms (November 17, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - ESPN.com: Penn State Coach Paterno May Have Surgery After... Season (November 15, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - FOX Sports: JoePa's Not Going Anywhere, Just Ask His Son (November 7, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Penn State Nittany Lions' Joe Paterno Vague About Injury (October 31, 2008)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: Paterno Plans to See Doctor (October 22, 2008)
- ESPN.com: Sore leg sends Paterno, 81, into press box at halftime (September 20, 2008)
WARNING: Pop-ups - Sporting News: JoePa forgoes yard work for coaching Penn St... (December 28, 2007)
- Boston Globe: No guarantees for the top spot (October 19, 2007)
WARNING: Pop-ups - SportingNews.com: Indiana's Lynch says he's better at numbers than names (October 17, 2007)
- ESPN.com: Paterno acknowledges part in incident; cops find no violation (October 12, 2007)
WARNING: Pop-ups - USA Today: Paterno's legendary career back on fast track (October 6, 2005)
WARNING: Pop-ups - Yahoo! Sports: Taking Out the Trash (May 22, 2007)
- SI.com: "Joe Paterno, 1986 Sportsman of the Year" (December 22, 1986)
- Google News: Joe Paterno
- MSNBC: Paterno easily named AP coach of year (December 21, 2005)
Joe Paterno Questions
Why is coffee called Joe? 5 AnswersFrom Mavens' Word of the Day:"How American coffee came to be called joe is not well documented, but the leading theory connects it to the once-popular song Old ... read more
Why was the story of Joe Arpaios father deserting him after he got his green card removed from Joes biography? 1 AnswerHe's not an anchor baby because his parents immigrated from Italy legally. I think he's doing an awesome job. He's doing his job as a sheriff - he's putti... read more
Is Trader Joes open on Easter? What are the stores hours? 1 AnswerAccording to the Trader Joe's website, all stores are open on Easter Sunday (April 12th), however, they will close early at 5pm. read more
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Joe Paterno Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Penn State Nittany Lions Football
- College Football Data Warehouse: Career Stats
Joe Paterno Timeline
- December 21, 1926: Born
- 1946-1950: Quarterback for Brown University football team
- 1950: Hired as assistance coach for Penn State University's Nittany Lions Football team
- 1966: Promoted to head coach
- 1981: Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
- 1982: NCAA Championship
- 1986: NCAA Championship; SI Sportsman of the Year
- 1994: Conference Championships
- 2005: Conference Championships; Walter Camp Coach of the Year; AP Coach of the Year; Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year
- 2007: Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame
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Success without honor is an unseasoned dish it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good. - Joe Paterno
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You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.~Joe Paterno
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On my way to class. Sidebar: @PreciousThreats met Joe Paterno this weekend!!
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