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Penn State pays millions to Paterno's estate
April 19, 2012 8:55 PM
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Penn State says it has provided more than $5.5 million in payments and benefits to settle Joe Paterno's employment contract. School spokesman Bill Mahon says the university and Paterno's estate finalized the remaining payments due to the longtime coach, who was fired in November in the... more » -
More than 12,000 say farewell to Paterno
January 27, 2012 3:30 AM
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A capacity crowd of more than 12,000 packed a Penn State arena for one more tribute to Joe Paterno, the Hall of Fame football coach who died Sunday at age 85 from lung cancer. There have been tears, laughter and rousing applause as Nitanny Lions players... more » -
President Obama offers condolences to Paterno's family
January 24, 2012 2:15 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has offered his condolences to the family of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday of lung cancer. The White House says the president spoke with Paterno's wife, Sue, and son, Jay, on Monday to express his condolences. The White House... more » -
Fired Penn State coach Joe Paterno reported dead at 85
January 22, 2012 11:45 AM
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State fans are gathering at a statue of longtime coach Joe Paterno after his family announced he died. Fifty to 75 fans had gathered late Sunday morning and more are streaming in. In front of the statue lies candles, posters, flowers, T-shirts and... more » -
Criminal charge for Paterno would have been more likely in CO Play Video
November 14, 2011 7:55 PM
Many were shocked when the former long-time defensive coordinator of the Penn State football team, Jerry Sandusky, was arrested on charges related to sexual abuse of children. The fallout of the news extended to the University's iconic football coach, Joe Paterno, and an assistant coach who says he witnessed Sandusky... more » -
Police: Suspects found in Penn State riot
November 10, 2011 8:12 PM
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Police in State College, Pa., say they have identified numerous suspects in a riot that followed the firing of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. The department said in a statement Thursday that the people are under investigation for crimes such as riot, attempted arson... more » -
Penn State Fires Paterno
November 10, 2011 12:00 AM
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Penn State trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier amid the growing furor over how the school handled sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach. The massive shakeup Wednesday night came hours after Paterno announced that he planned to retire at... more » -
Paterno coaches PSU opener from press box
September 3, 2011 12:27 PM
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) - Joe Paterno is coaching Penn State's season opener from the press box Saturday, three weeks after an accidental collision at practice left him with right shoulder and hip injuries. The 84-year-old Paterno said earlier this week there was a "50-50" chance he would be on... more »
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