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. [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. 'We're focusing on Wisconsin. In it, the board said that it opted to remove Paterno after finding that "his decision to do his minimum legal duty and not to do more to follow up constituted a failure of leadership. This being after Penn State had rallied from a 3513 deficit with 9 minutes left in the game to tie the score at 35, and were driving on their first possession in overtime (a touchdown would have tied the game at 42). Joe Paterno died just months later, in early 2012. [58][59] According to the report, Paterno notified Athletic Director Tim Curley about the incident, and later notified Gary Schultz, Vice President of Finance and Business,[60] to whom the University Police directly reported. [155] "I brought my kids up to think for themselves since day one," Joe Paterno said in 2008. 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. At a maximum, these were two parties working together to get an outcome that was predetermined. "Vili moved back from . 20 Penn State plays at No. HARRISBURG, Pa. Joe Paterno's widow said Wednesday that she and her husband were ignorant about sexual predators like Jerry Sandusky and did not realize that the former Penn State assistant. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. "I got a son who's a Republican, who ran for Congress, Scott. And now it's gone. 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. A total of 118 charges were dismissed or not proven, according to an ESPN analysis of Pennsylvania court records and reports. 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 . 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. It had nothing to do with what Coach Paterno had done, or hadn't done. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - For decades, Joe Paterno was the public face of Penn State. His place in our state's history is secure. [19] He played quarterback and cornerback for the Bears, and he shares the career record for interceptions (14) with Greg Parker. All wins dating back to 1998 were vacated, the year Paterno was first informed of Sandusky's suspected child abuse. Paterno led Penn State to two national championships (1982 and 1986) and five undefeated, untied seasons (1968, 1969, 1973, 1986, and 1994). Please enter valid email address to continue. (In early 2015 the wins were restored. The criteria in the rankings include the graduation rate of the team as compared to the rest of university, the difference between the graduation rate of African-American players and the rest of the squad as well as the same statistics for the rest of the students at Penn State, and the graduation rate differences between the African American players and students. Because of the serious and horrendous nature of the allegations against Jerry, that narrative went pretty much unopposed. He is from USA. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Penn State failed on fourth down and Iowa held on for the win. The group's executive director, Angela Liddle, acknowledged that some members questioned the choice of the Paternos as speakers, but she defended the decision and described the family as "good folks.". 13 overall pick in the 1972 NFL Draft. It's a tough life when people do certain things to you. In November 2008, Paterno had successful hip replacement surgery after spraining his leg while trying to demonstrate onside kicks during a practice session. [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. (But) definitely we've been thinking about him, and we're hoping he's doing all right, and just praying for him'. 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 . [77][78], Later that evening, however, the Board of Trustees voted to terminate Paterno's contract, effective immediately. April 10, 2013 / 2:26 PM In 1995, Paterno apologized for a tirade directed at Rutgers head coach Doug Graber at the end of a nationally televised game.[27]. His son, Scott, said last week in a statement that Joe Paterno's cancer was diagnosed during a follow-up visit for a bronchial illness. [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. [149], In 2007, former player Franco Harris and his company R Super Foods honored Paterno for his contributions to Penn State by featuring his story and picture on boxes of Super Donuts and Super Buns in Central PA. A portion of the sales will be donated to an endowment fund for the university library that bears his name.[150]. The Paternos had 17 grandchildren. Thousands of mourners line College Avenue to pay their respects to legendary Penn State University football. Sue Paterno was a longtime fixture at the school and helped raise money for the library and organized Special Olympics on campus. "[94]:1415 Sandusky's access was part of the retirement agreement between the University and Sandusky: "The university will permit you to use, at no charge, a locker, weight rooms, fitness facilities and training room in the East Area locker room complex. Masser stated, "The decision to remove Coach Paterno had nothing to do with what he had known, what he hadn't done. The person who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation said Wednesday night the rejection left the family saddened. Paterno coached the first nine games of the season before he was fired on November 9. Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour says this will be a celebration of how Paterno and his wife, Sue, "helped countless students . The legendary coach's reputation was deeply tarnished after sex abuse charges were filed against a former assistant coach. But Paterno has said specific actions alleged to have occurred in the grand jury report were not relayed to him. The question was posed to him frequently over the years, as only one of his five undefeated teams was voted national champion. [173][174], At the time of his death, Paterno had accumulated a record of 409 wins, 136 losses, and 3 ties. At the same meeting, university president Graham Spanier resigned rather than face being fired as well. Paterno had been hospitalized at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College since Jan. 13 and was surrounded by family, including his wife of five decades, Sue, at the time of his death.. "[94], Freeh's investigators discovered an email between Curley and Schultz regarding a previous incident between Sandusky and another child in 1998 that the district attorney declined to prosecute after an investigation by State College police and an evaluation by the Department of Public Welfare. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. And I'm viewing this strictly on the evidence, not any kind of fealty to anybody. He soon coached the team to two undefeated regular seasons in 1968 and 1969. Several team members from the recruiting class of 2005, including Justin King, Anthony Scirrotto, and Derrick Williams, received considerable playing time as true freshmen during the 20052006 season. The Paterno family has vehemently denied that Joe Paterno had any knowledge about Sandusky's crimes against children. First published on April 10, 2013 / 2:26 PM. 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). 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Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. [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". Ultimately, the board rejected Paterno's offer to resign at the end of the 2011 season. [108] The statue was reportedly put in storage. [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. He holds the NCAA record for total bowl appearances with 37. . [49] However, on November 14, 2011, the trophy name was changed to the Stagg Championship Trophy in light of the Sandusky child abuse scandal. He left his cars and personal possessions to his wife, Suzanne P. Paterno. [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. [7], Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 16:45, "Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center", "Sue Paterno more than coach's wife at Penn State", "ESPN.com - Joe Paterno earned $13.4M pension", "Paternos gave another $100,000 donation to Penn State in December", "The Suzanne Pohland Paterno Catholic Student Faith Center Blog Archive A Letter from Sue Paterno", "Sue Paterno honored at opening of Catholic Center | Archives | collegian.psu.edu", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sue_Paterno&oldid=1139731706, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 16:45. 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. He maintained that he never knew about a 1998 investigation into Sandusky, though a report released in July by former FBI chief Louis Freeh found that he had known about it. 2011 The Associated Press. "I got all the money I need". Mr Paterno's former players appeared to be heeding the request. 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. Is Rodney Erickson Penn State president by choice, or necessity? On Saturday, at halftime of the Steelers' game against the Las. He was paid $490,638 in 2006. JOE PATERNO OBITUARY. On February 27, Curley emailed Spanier and Schultz that he was "having trouble with going to everyone, but the person involved". He was persuaded to do this by his college coach Rip Engle, who had taken over as Penn State's head coach. Mrs. Paterno said she was horrified when she learned the truth about Sandusky after his arrest in November 2011. 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. 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. He was 85 (see story). "[74][75] As Paterno began walking back into his home with the crowd chanting "Let Joe Stay," he turned around to instead lead the crowd in "We are Penn State" cheers,[76] which unnamed members of the Penn State Board of Trustees viewed as insensitive. I don't know. 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[144] As a result, Penn State's players have consistently demonstrated above-average academic success compared to Division I-A schools nationwide. He sustained hairline fractures to his hip and shoulder. ESPN produced and aired an ESPN feature Outside the Lines that covered the subject. Joseph Vincent Paterno (/ p t r n o /; December 21, 1926 - January 22, 2012), sometimes referred to as JoePa, was an American college football player, athletic director, and coach.He was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. Sue Paterno will speak . Mount Nittany Medical Center said he died at 9:25 a.m. of metastatic small cell carcinoma of the lung. The report asserted that Paterno, Schultz, Spanier, and Curley "concealed Sandusky's activities from the Board of Trustees, the University community and authorities. )[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". 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. [8][9][10], In addition, the Freeh report said that even after Sandusky's retirement in 1999, Paterno, Schultz, Spanier, and Curley "empowered Sandusky to attract potential victims to the campus and football events by allowing him to have continued, unrestricted and unsupervised access to the University's facilities and affiliation with the University's prominent football program. [169] At the time of his death, Penn State was still finalizing Paterno's retirement package. [42] However, on November 4, 2006, he was injured during a sideline collision during a game against Wisconsin. "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. No. Joe Paterno, following his termination[54], I do not [believe Joe Paterno was involved in the alleged cover-up]. [11], In 2012, the NCAA vacated all of Penn State's wins from 1998 through 2011 as part of its punishment. January 22, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary of the death of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno. On February 26, Curley had a conversation with Paterno. 20 Penn State plays at No. Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, 85, has been relatively mum since his dismissal by . Paterno is Division I's winningest coach with 409 victories. While it was initially thought to be treatable, Paterno succumbed to his illness two months later, on January 22, 2012, at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pennsylvania. 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. [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]. 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.. He maintains his innocence and is pursuing appeals. Paterno, who was 85, died last month, less than three months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. Penn State faced a litany of players' off-the-field legal problems, which included 46 Penn State football players facing 163 criminal charges dating back to 2002. He requested privacy for the family. "Matt Millen (another former Penn Stater) said it best: &'Joe died of a broken heart,'" said Dorney, 54, a College Football Hall of Famer and former assistant coach and teacher at Cardinal Newman. [146] The New American Foundation ranked Penn State No. "[127] NCAA Vice President of Academic and Membership Affairs Kevin Lennon wrote in another email from July 14 that the NCAA was "banking on the fact the school is so embarrassed they will do anything" before interim Penn State president Rodney Erickson signed the consent decree. Joe Paterno died of lung cancer two months later. [6][7][93] Freeh's firm's investigation concluded that by their actions, the four men "failed to protect against a child sexual predator harming children for over a decade." But Mr Paterno has said specific actions alleged to have occurred in the grand jury report were not relayed to him. His widow, Sue Paterno, will receive a $10.1. [110], On July 23, two weeks after the release of the Freeh report, the NCAA punished Penn State with some of the most severe sanctions ever handed down in the history of collegiate athletics. 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