I do not know of it. He is from USA. Coach is anxious to know where it stands." First published on April 10, 2013 / 2:26 PM. [6][7][8][9][10] A critique of the Freeh report, commissioned by the Paterno family, disputed Paterno's involvement in the alleged cover-up. Harris defended Paterno when he was fired in the midst of a sex-abuse scandal involving an assistant coach. It was based upon the distraction of having him on the sidelines would have caused the university and the current football team harm. 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. [49] However, on November 14, 2011, the trophy name was changed to the Stagg Championship Trophy in light of the Sandusky child abuse scandal. Curley, Schultz and Spanier then agreed to report the incident to both the Department of Public Welfare and the Second Mile if Sandusky did not cooperate and get professional help (i.e., rather than not reporting the incident to authorities outside the university, reporting to the Department of Public Welfare was still part of the plan). . A university spokesman said he was unaware of a directive ordering Mrs Paterno to be turned away from the pool, which was first reported by the Patriot News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 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. His widow, Sue Paterno, will receive a $10.1. [133][134][135] The college football playoff system would become a reality three years after Paterno's exit from the game. "[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. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour says this will be a celebration of how Paterno and his wife, Sue, "helped countless students . According to the NCAA's 2008 Graduation Rates Report, Penn State's four-year Graduation Success Rate of 78% easily exceeds the 67% Division I average, second to only Northwestern among Big Ten institutions. 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 . But the state's top cop criticised the way school leaders handled allegations and said Mr Paterno and others should have done more. All Rights Reserved. [169] At the time of his death, Penn State was still finalizing Paterno's retirement package. 'With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more'. . Paterno is survived by his wife, five children, 17 grandchildren, countless fans, and a successful program that won 24 bowl games and two national championships. (Schultz failed to notify his subordinate, the Director of University Police.) But Mr Paterno has said specific actions alleged to have occurred in the grand jury report were not relayed to him. [32] In 2008, ESPN questioned the control that Paterno and the university exerted over the Penn State football program. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. [141], In 2004, the Big Ten Conference became the first college football conference to adopt a form of instant replay. I've got a son, Jay, who's for Obama. On February 27, Curley emailed Spanier and Schultz that he was "having trouble with going to everyone, but the person involved". [34], The Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) revealed Paterno's salary in November 2007: $512,664. Sue Paterno, wife of Joe Paterno, hugs a relative Thursday at a memorial service for the legendary coach who died of cancer Sunday. 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. At a maximum, these were two parties working together to get an outcome that was predetermined. Fualaau was by her side. Joe Paterno probably got his that way. Now Penn State 'paedophile Jerry Sandusky is accused of We're focusing on Wisconsin. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Carol Kirkwood's secret toyboy fianc - 13 years her junior - is a divorced police 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy BBC journalists vote 'overwhelmingly' to stage series of strikes in move that could sabotage corporation's 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' His death came just months after he had been removed as head coach of the Penn State football program amid tense. He was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. He is listed in position 13. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Although his contract was not up for negotiation until the end of 2011, Paterno initiated negotiations with his superiors to amend his contract in January 2011, the same month he was notified of the police investigation. Others arent so sure. JOE HERMITT, The Patriot-News Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands with his wife Sue during a ceremony on field following the 35-21 win over Northwestern at Beaver Stadium giving Paterno. Early life and education [ edit] Suzanne Pohland was born on February 14, 1940, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. [66][67] Instead, two weeks later, Curley reported that Sandusky's keys to the locker room had been taken away and that the incident was reported to The Second Mile charity. 20 Penn State plays at No. As it happens, Joe Paterno had a very garden-variety will. Penn State Football No. Paterno was a long-time advocate for some type of college football playoff system. 15 Wisconsin this weekend with a berth in the inaugural Big Ten title game at stake. He was 85 (see story). Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. a statue of disgraced football coach Joe Paterno was removed from the stadium in 2012 following the horrendous reports of child sexual abuse that . And I'm viewing this strictly on the evidence, not any kind of fealty to anybody. The university also said it would pay the coach's widow, Sue Paterno, $1,000 a month for life, and provide her with on-campus parking and access . Paterno, a sainted figure at Penn State for almost half a century but scarred forever by the scandal involving his one-time heir apparent, died Sunday at age 85. "[23] Paterno joined Rip Engle as an assistant coach at Penn State in 1950; Engle had coached five seasons, 19441949, at Brown. Sue Paterno was a longtime fixture at the school and helped raise money for the library and organized Special Olympics on campus. Paterno was the first coach with the distinction of having won each of the four major bowls Rose, Orange, Fiesta, and Sugar as well as the Cotton Bowl Classic, at least once. 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. It's almost like the NCAA hired him to do their enforcement investigation on Penn State. ", "National Notebook - Freshmen Williams, King lead Nittany Lions back to national prominence", "Paterno and Ditka: NFL Should Get Rid Of Facemasks", "Penn State football program ranks No. [119] In response, Freeh called the Paterno family's report "self-serving" and said that it did not change the facts and findings of his initial investigation. "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.". [151] Paterno was also a close friend of President Gerald R. Ford,[152] and introduced President George W. Bush at a campaign rally before the 2004 presidential election. [3][4][5], In 2010, Sue Paterno led the charge to build a Catholic student faith center on the Penn State University Park campus. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. He recorded his 409th victory on October 29, 2011; his career ended with his dismissal from the team on November 9, 2011, as a result of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. Cards featuring Joe Paterno and wife Sue are displayed at the foot of a statue of Joe outside Beaver Stadium on the Penn State University campus on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in State College,Pa . He spoke with a marked Brooklyn accent throughout his life. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. His death came just a few months after the 85-year-old was diagnosed with cancer. Joe Paterno, the man synonymous with Penn State football, died Sunday after developing complications from lung cancer. He was 85. 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? But following Paterno's firing, faced with hate mail and a threat of a defamation lawsuit by Paterno's family, the Board agreed to give Paterno and his family the $5.5 million package, which included additional perks for the family. [63][64][65] Despite the nature of the 2001 incident and that it later became clear that Curley and other university officials had not reported the allegations to police, Paterno did not then notify police either. Mr Paterno testified before a grand jury looking into the abuse allegations that a graduate assistant told him in 2002 that he witnessed an incident in the shower in the team locker room. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. "The last 17 months have been filled with disbelief, horror, the pain of loss, sleepless nights, praying for the victims and for peace of mind for those who unwittingly were too naive to recognize the signs of abuse," she said. Joe Paterno has died at the age of 85 after experiencing serious complications from lung-cancer treatment. He coached . Paterno and his wife, Sue, were major benefactors of Penn State, and during his nearly half-century as head coach, donors gave hundreds of millions of dollars to the university, helping . [19] He played quarterback and cornerback for the Bears, and he shares the career record for interceptions (14) with Greg Parker. Paterno coached five undefeated teams that won major bowl games, and in 2007 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach. (Curley testified in 2017, "I don't recall the specific conversation or what his [Paterno's] reaction was.") [147], Paterno was also renowned for his charitable contributions to academics at Penn State. Sue Paterno will speak . 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Sandusky prosecutor Frank Fina, on 60 Minutes[55], On November 5, 2011, former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was arrested on 52 counts of child sexual abuse occurring between 1994 and 2009, including allegations of incidents on the Penn State campus. 1 in Academics TIME Ideas TIME.com", The 2011 Academic Bowl Championship Series | NewAmerica.net, "Paterno Library: 150 Years: Penn State Sesquicentennial", "Franco Harris' bakery honors Paterno on boxes of doughnuts, buns", "Penn State buttons have Pa. delegates rooting for Paterno", "Forward thinking: Paterno on board with players' great 2007 expectations", "U.S. House of Representatives Pennsylvania 17th", "Paterno's place of peace: In Avalon, he's just a 'regular Joe'", "Paterno says he likes coaching from press box", "Penn State stifles Tennessee in Outback", "Joe Paterno will coach from press box during Rose Bowl", "Legendary Penn State coach Paterno dead at 85", "Pennsylvania Gov. Harris played at Penn State for three years under Joe Paterno from 1969-1971. The legendary former Penn State football coach passed just months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Paterno is not a target of the investigation, according to authorities. Prince Harry 'hated woke nonsense' and 'made jokes we are no longer allowed to make' before meeting Meghan, 'We met a Princess'! Mr Paterno was receiving thousands of calls or messages from former players, alumni and other well-wishers - and he was encouraging patience and to trust in the truth, the AP source said. Mount Nittany Medical Center said he died at 9:25 a.m. of metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung. A Broken Joe Paterno Gives Sad, Insightful Interview To Washington Post's Sally Jenkins. Record-setting Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Paterno, legendary Penn State football coach, dies at age 85 2012-01-23 - By Richard Goldstein . After Penn State joined the Big Ten Conference in 1993, the Nittany Lions under Paterno won the Big Ten championship three times (1994, 2005 and 2008). I want to make this as easy for them as I possibly can. Paterno passed away at the age of 85 of lung cancer, on Jan. 22, 2012. Paterno and his wife co-authored the children's book We Are Penn State!,[159] which takes place during a typical Penn State homecoming weekend. His death came just 65 days. Paterno played quarterback and cornerback at Brown University, guiding the team to a 15-3 record over the 1948. [20] Paterno graduated as an English literature major in 1950. )[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". [143], After the announcement of his appointment as head coach in 1966, Paterno set out to conduct what he called a "Grand Experiment" in melding athletics and academics in the collegiate environment, an idea that he had learned during his years at Brown. Hort, is married to Mary Kay Paterno, the daughter of the longtime Penn State University coach who died in 2012. [170] About 750 mourners attended the private ceremony, after which thousands of mourners lined the route of the funeral procession. 1 in New America Foundation's Academic Bowl Championship Series", "Instant Replay rundown for the 2005 season", "Penn State Football Student-Athletes Earn No. Stressful start to National Offer Day? No cause of death was revealed, but family friend Curtis Aiken the former Pitt basketball star said Harris died in his sleep. (In 2017 he testified that was his opinion. [33] Paterno dismissed the allegations as a "witch hunt", and a radio broadcaster said Paterno chided reporters for asking about problems. [50], Paterno was also nominated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom. On February 25, Curley, Schultz, and Spanier decided to have Curley report McQueary's information to the state Department of Public Welfare. His death came. They have far more important matters to address. Joseph Vincent Paterno (/ptrno/; December 21, 1926 January 22, 2012), sometimes referred to as JoePa, was an American college football player, athletic director, and coach. "Joe Pa" was also a humanitarian at heart. Paterno, then 79 years old, suffered a fractured shin bone and damage to knee ligaments. Here's the story behind Joe Paterno's rolled-up pants: Back in the late 1960s, his wife, Sue, suggested he raise the cuffs so mud wouldn't get on his wool slacks while coaching. [2] Within days of the scandal breaking in full, speculation was rife that Paterno would not be allowed to return as head coach. [2] However, in late 2014 and early 2015, court depositions by trustees Kenneth Frazier and Keith Masser conflicted with the "failure of leadership" story. Nearly half of British viewers believe ethnic minorities and LGBT communities are over-represented on TV, Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Twitter is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of frustrated users around the world - just DAYS after Elon Musk Who said black and white pics were flattering! [36], Paterno was known for his gameday image thick glasses, rolled-up dress slacks (by his admission, to save on cleaning bills), white socks and Brooklyn-tinged speech.[37]. Is Rodney Erickson Penn State president by choice, or necessity? The Second Mile, the charity where prosecutors say Sandusky met most if not all of his victims, is still functioning but received a judge's permission in March to sell its State College headquarters for $650,000. In the ensuing 12 months, Paterno died, Sandusky was convicted, a university-commissioned investigation led by former FBI director Louis Freeh concluded Paterno and three administrators. Pennsylvania State University Board of Trustees. Please enter valid email address to continue. Today is a victory for the people of Pennsylvania. Penn State football struggled from 2000 to 2004, with an overall 2633 record in those years and Paterno became the target of criticism from some Penn State faithful. 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In the ensuing 12 months, Paterno died, Sandusky was convicted, a university-commissioned investigation led by former FBI director Louis Freeh . 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. [165] On January 13, 2012, Paterno was hospitalized in State College for complications relating to his cancer treatment, and he remained there until his death nine days later on January 22, 2012; his death came 74 days after his dismissal from Penn State. For these reasons, Paterno did not come under criminal suspicion. [3], Together, Joe and Sue Paterno donated millions of dollars to Penn State and to other charities, most notably, the Special Olympics. [144] He campaigned for Bush door-to-door in the 1988 New Hampshire primary, and seconded his nomination at the Republican National Convention. Harris in 1971, when he played for Penn State under coach Joe Paterno, right. 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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. We're focusing on Wisconsin, linebacker Nate Stupar said on Tuesday. Girl, 2, looks star-struck as she presents Kate with a gift of Daffodils for St David's Mike Tindall's latest money-making scheme! She studied English literature at Penn State University, where she met then-assistant coach Joe Paterno. "Simple as that". January 22, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary of the death of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno. "[131], On July 12, 2016, The New York Times reported that Joe Paterno knew of Sandusky's abuse in 1976.[132]. "[98][99], Freeh's team also discovered a 2001 email from Curley about the subsequent 2001 incident in which McQueary witnessed Sandusky with a boy in the Penn State showers. 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Jake Corman declares victory over NCAA with repeal of its sanctions on Penn State", "Penn State leaders don't endorse Sandusky coverup findings", "Joe Paterno Knew of Sandusky Abuse in 1976, According to Court Testimony", "Outback Bowl matches Penn State with Tennessee", "Paterno mum on poll puzzle, supports playoffs", "Penn State's title hopes bowled over; no playoff in sight", "College athletes: To pay or not to pay? The lawsuit asserted that the NCAA and the other defendants breached their contractual obligations, violated their duties of good faith and fair dealing, intentionally interfered with contractual relations, and defamed and/or commercially disparaged the individuals filing the lawsuit. [22] After hearing of his career choice, his father asked, "For God's sake, what did you go to college for? Mr Paterno is Division I's most victorious coach with 409 wins. He was in critical condition since he suffered a heart attack Tuesday. He tallied 2,002 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns in Happy Valley . [94]:Exh 3H, Following the release of the Freeh report, Nike, Inc. removed Paterno's name from the Joe Paterno Child Development Center, a child care facility at the company's headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Special Olympics of Pennsylvania has received about $80,000 in donations in memory of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. (But) definitely we've been thinking about him, and we're hoping he's doing all right, and just praying for him.. [137], In 2010, Paterno and former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka suggested that concussions and other injuries in the NFL and college football might be reduced if face masks were eliminated. 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. [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. By Mark Duell Updated: 22:18 GMT, 24 November 2011. 1 in its 2011 Academic Bowl Championship Series. Paterno had one Heisman Trophy winner, John Cappelletti, who earned the award in 1973. [14][15], Joseph Vincent Paterno was born December 21, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Florence de LaSalle Cafiero, a homemaker, and Angelo Lafayette Paterno, a law clerk. This benefit will continue for the balance of your lifetime," [124] On the day the Freeh Report was released, Oregon State president Ed Ray, chairman of the NCAA's Executive Committee, sent an e-mail to NCAA president Mark Emmert, his deputy, and the former enforcement head of the NCAA that directed them to come up with a way to sanction Penn State. Paterno and his wife, Sue, raised five children in State College. The person said the coach was focused on beating the illness "and seeing the full truth" emerge. 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. With 409 victories, Paterno is the most victorious coach in NCAA FBS history. The school had said last week that Mr Paterno still held tenure. Joe Paterno died just months later, in early 2012. 20 Penn State plays at No. / CBS/AP. Jan 26, 2012 at 11:47 pm. / AP. Paterno also was recently diagnosed with a treatable form of lung cancer. A small plane towed a banner over campus, reading Take the Statue Down or We Will. 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. It's a tough life when people do certain things to you. Many in the media attributed Penn State's struggles to Paterno's advancing age. "[168] On January 23, Corbett ordered all state flags to be lowered to half staff in Paterno's honor. Mrs. Paterno said she was horrified when she learned the truth about Sandusky after his arrest in November 2011. He was unable to avoid the play and was struck in the knee by Badgers linebacker DeAndre Levy's helmet. He was 72. Masser stated, "The decision to remove Coach Paterno had nothing to do with what he had known, what he hadn't done. Bush. 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