July 24, 2012, 12:36 PM. (David Handschuh/New York . He was 85. His death came just months after he had been removed as head coach of the Penn State football program amid tense. [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. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. Credit. He had no apparent plans to retire, and contingents of fans and alumni began calling for him to step down. She taught at a local school in Centre County, Pennsylvania, for a year before leaving to give birth to her first child, Diana. 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. Stressful start to National Offer Day? 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. They married in 1962, the year she graduated. 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. Websites CRASH as hundreds of thousands of families find out today Head over heels for Kate! 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.". Longtime Penn State coach Joe Paterno died Jan. 22, 2012, at the age of 85. A lawyer for the family said that Penn State proposed the retirement package. 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. I'm a Republican. Joey died on April 8, 1976. 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. Is Rodney Erickson Penn State president by choice, or necessity? Sandusky replied: "If he absolutely thought I was [a pedophile], I'd say no. A university spokesman said he was unaware of any such directive. . Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Cemetery gates protect Joe Paterno from dealing with the consequences of his inaction. Paterno was a political conservative and a personal friend of President George H. W. George Paterno ended a lifetime of service when he died yesterday at Centre Community Hospital. 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. 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. The point is that if you do not use tobacco, you are greatly increasing your chances of avoiding the disease. Dick Thornburgh, the former U.S. attorney general and former Pennsylvania governor, was among the people assembled to review Freeh's findings. Paterno's coaching career ended abruptly in 2011, shortly before his death, when the Penn State Board of Trustees terminated his contract in response to a child sex abuse scandal involving Paterno's former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky. 2011 The Associated Press. "Simple as that". 15 Wisconsin this weekend with a berth in the inaugural Big Ten title game at stake. "[131], On July 12, 2016, The New York Times reported that Joe Paterno knew of Sandusky's abuse in 1976.[132]. Sue Paterno, 84, is an avid swimmer. But Paterno has said specific actions alleged to have occurred in the grand jury report were not relayed to him. Today is a victory for the people of Pennsylvania. American football player and coach (19262012). 2013 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. [139], In 2002, 76-year-old Paterno chased down referee Dick Honig in a dead sprint following a 4235 overtime home loss to Iowa. "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. April 10, 2013 / 2:26 PM Watt says when George, Joe's brother, died several days after suffering a heart attack in 2002, the outpouring of support to Joe from his former high school was so strong Joe decided to return for its next reunion. Greta Thunberg is carried off by police again during protest against wind farm that was built on indigenous Search and rescue volunteers with sniffer dogs join police in desperate hunt for aristocrat's missing baby: Father-of-three drowned in hot tub while on weekend break to Welsh seaside with his family, inquest hears. He soon coached the team to two undefeated regular seasons in 1968 and 1969. He was in critical condition since he suffered a heart attack Tuesday. When legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died of lung cancer on January 22, fans and well-wishers immediately wondered whether it wasn't just his lungs, but also his heart that. There's no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case. (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 reputation for winning with integrity, died Sunday. [21], Paterno had been accepted to Boston University School of Law, and he had planned to attend before deciding to coach at Penn State. JOE PATERNO OBITUARY. Paterno led Penn State to two national championships (1982 and 1986) and five undefeated, untied seasons (1968, 1969, 1973, 1986, and 1994). On the night of November 8, hundreds of students gathered in front on Paterno's home in support of the beleaguered coach. 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.". 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). 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. The school had said last week that Paterno still held tenure. He was paid $490,638 in 2006. Because of the serious and horrendous nature of the allegations against Jerry, that narrative went pretty much unopposed. His daughter Mary . "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. Anybody could . [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. His death came just 65 days. Joe's wife, Sue, said she called a couple of trustees. No cause of death was revealed, but family friend Curtis Aiken the former Pitt basketball star said Harris died in his sleep. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She studied English literature at Penn State University, where she met then-assistant coach Joe Paterno. He left his cars and personal possessions to his wife, Suzanne P. Paterno. [22] After hearing of his career choice, his father asked, "For God's sake, what did you go to college for? Freeh has said he stands by his report. [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 it happens, Joe Paterno had a very garden-variety will. I have decided to announce my retirement effective at the end of this season. [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. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection bid, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. Joe Paterno died on Sunday. "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. [175][176] Based on the criteria used by the NCAA, Paterno no longer held the record for most victories by an NCAA Division I football coach. "[47] Following the breaking of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal the following year, the award was discontinued by the club. Bush. By Mark Duell Updated: 22:18 GMT, 24 November 2011. The trustees fired him anyway, about 12 hours later. Paterno holds an official NCAA total of 18 bowl victories. [144] As a result, Penn State's players have consistently demonstrated above-average academic success compared to Division I-A schools nationwide. In November 2006, Paterno was involved in a sideline collision during a game against Wisconsin. He attended Brown University, where he played football both ways as the quarterback and a cornerback. 13 overall pick in the 1972 NFL Draft. He also leaves behind an unspeakable child sex abuse scandal that led to his . 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 . [13], On May 30, 2013, the Paterno family and members of the Penn State community (though not the university itself) filed a lawsuit in the Centre County Court of Common Pleas in an attempt to overturn sanctions against the school. Corman released emails showing "regular and substantive" contact between NCAA officials and Freeh's investigators, suggesting that Freeh's conclusions were orchestrated. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - A person close to former Penn State coach Joe Paterno's family has told The Associated Press his wife was turned away from a campus pool. Sue Paterno will speak . "[89][90], Former FBI director Louis Freeh and his firm, including a team of former federal prosecutors and FBI agents, were hired by the Penn State Board of Trustees to conduct an independent investigation into the scandal. 'With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more'. "Joe Pa" was also a humanitarian at heart. 'We're focusing on Wisconsin. His son, Scott, said last week in a statement that his fathers cancer was diagnosed during a follow-up visit for a bronchial illness. "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.". [45], In 2009, Paterno was named to Sporting News' list of the 50 greatest coaches of all time (MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, college basketball, and college football). . Please enter valid email address to continue. Flamingos form CLIQUES with like-minded pals, study finds. [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. His wife is Suzanne Pohland (12 May 1962 - 22 January 2012) ( his death) ( 5 children) Joe Paterno Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. Paterno was injured again in August 2011, after colliding with a player during practice. The legendary coach's reputation was deeply tarnished after sex abuse charges were filed against a former assistant coach. Today is a victory for Penn State nation. Harris defended Paterno when he was fired in the midst of a sex-abuse scandal involving an assistant coach. [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]. 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On February 25, Curley, Schultz, and Spanier decided to have Curley report McQueary's information to the state Department of Public Welfare. [82][83] Tom Bradley, Sandusky's successor as defensive coordinator, was named interim head coach for the remainder of the 2011 season. 20 Penn State plays at No. Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Sunday at the age of 85. January 22, 2022, marked the 10th anniversary of the death of former Penn State coach Joe Paterno. [1][2][3] He died 74 days later, of complications from lung cancer.[4]. And I'm viewing this strictly on the evidence, not any kind of fealty to anybody. 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. In excerpts of the interview broadcast on NBC, Sandusky was asked if he thought Paterno would have allowed him to continue to coach if he suspected him of being a pedophile. Paterno's former players appeared to be heeding the request. [103], After the Freeh report's release, critics called for the removal of the Joe Paterno statue outside Beaver Stadium. Paterno thanked the crowd and said, "The kids who were victims or whatever they want to say, I think we all ought to say a prayer for them. One of Cappelletti's teammates, however, notified Paterno of Joey's request and Paterno brought John back in for another series. [42] However, on November 4, 2006, he was injured during a sideline collision during a game against Wisconsin. Inside the forest palace 'Putin shares with his gymnast lover and their secret children': Luxury estate Do not sell or share my personal information. Prosecutors have said Paterno had passed on the information to his superior. [19] He played quarterback and cornerback for the Bears, and he shares the career record for interceptions (14) with Greg Parker. 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