Joe Paterno
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- Joe Paterno: a Grandfather's LegacyJoe Paterno will not be remembered for his grand achievements or longevity at Penn State. His grandchildren will know him for who he was as a grandfather and personal friend.
- What is a Legacy?We let everyone else tell us how to view each athlete or coach's legacy. How about we form our own opinion?
- Losing a Legend: Joe Paterno 1926-2012Regrettably, I never had the privilege to play for or know Coach Paterno; but as a football player and lifelong Penn State football fan, the loss of JoePa is no less heartbreaking.
- The Legacy of Joe Paterno: A Fan's TakeJoe Paterno is the winningest coach in NCAA history. He was also part of one of the worst sex abuse scandals in U.S. history. What is his legacy?
- A Psychoanalysis: The Meaning of Joe Paterno's DeathSoon after the sex molestation scandal at Penn State that led to his firing, legendary coach Joe Paterno was dead. What does it all mean?
- Joe Paterno: Just a Football CoachJoe Paterno, a legendary football coach who turns out to be an ordinary man who failed when the real game was on the line.
- Rival Fan’s View: Joe Paterno's Legacy in College FootballOn January 22, 2012 college football lost one of the greatest coaches of all-time in Joe Paterno, here is a rival fan's view of the man who never lost to my Temple Owls 29.
- Joe Paterno is Just a ManWith so much controversy surrounding Joe Paterno, we shouldn't forget that he is as human as the rest of us. There are many suffering because of his death despite the controversy surrounding the last year of his life.
- PSU Alum: Penn State Family Must Continue to Make Joe Paterno ProudLet's all make Joe Paterno proud by rebuilding our shattered yet beloved Dear Old State one block at a time.
- Opinion: Joe Paterno Doesn’t Deserve InfamyRegardless of his involvement in the Jerry Sandusky case, the loss of Joe Paterno shouldn't be receiving the disrespect that it has gotten.
- Ex Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno Dies of Lung CancerJoe Paterno was surrounded by controversy, but despite this, his death was met with extreme grieving and fond memories.
- The Strange Case of Joe PaternoThe passing of Coach Joe Paterno
- An End Not Befitting the Legend Joe PaternoJoe Paterno's passing didn't do justice to his legacy.
- Joe Paterno Dead at Age 85Legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno has died amidst controversy. What can people say about him that is true? He was a great coach despite his alleged shortcomings.
- Ten Memorable Joe Paterno QuotesThe argument over what type of man Joe Paterno really was will follow him to the grave, but his quotes will live forever.
- Is Joe Paterno Dead?CBS news reported that Joe Paterno has lost his life to lung cancer. Family members and a spokesperson have come forward to say that he is in serious condition but alive.
- In Defense of Happy ValleyEven if you don’t know a thing about college football, you’ve most likely heard about the Penn State sex abuse scandal that has rocked Happy Valley.
- The Storm of Hysteria Surrounding Joe Paterno: A Psychoanalytic PerspectiveFor six days in November Joe Paterno was battered by a storm that blew him off his perch as Penn State Icon. On the seventh day the storm and he were finished.
- Penn State: The Chemistry of Ignorance and ArroganceThe recent fall of Penn State University, It's football program, and Head Football Coach, Joe Paterno
- Joe Paterno - There Goes Another HeroWith yet another scandal rocking the sports world it is becoming harder to see why athletes and coaches are our idols.
- Penn State and Joe Paterno: Are Both Going to Get What They Deserve?Will there be a real investigation into the truth here, or will everybody's silence be paid for, once the fines, jail terms, court costs, and lawyers' fees are settled?
- Joe Paterno Has the Games Won Record, but Lost the Respect of ManyThe Penn State child sexual abuse scandal has revealed weaknesses in both people and structure at the institution.
- Penn State Trustees Caved to Arrogant MediaThe Penn State Board of Trustees caved to the ridiculous snap judgments of the media and public at large regarding Joe Paterno's role in the horrible Jerry Sandusky case. They should have ignored the frenzy and gathered the facts.
- Joe Paterno: Lapse in Judgment Tarnished an Illustrious CareerJerry Sandusky's alleged sexual allegations have tarnished Joe Paterno's career.
- He Should Have Been a Joe "Pa"Joe Paterno has been one of the most beloved head coaches in college football history. He has held the position for 45 years and has been on the coaching staff for 62 years.
- Coach Joe Paterno Is a Gentleman and a Class ActI'm not a fan of Penn State football -- Ohio State gets my support -- but I am a fan of Joe Paterno, a man who has lead by example on and off the field.
- Without Joe Paterno, Who Will Be College Football’s Beacon of Light?Joe Paterno has been the rock in a dynamic and tumultuous coaching environment for a half a century. Now, wrought with controversy, JoePa falls to the pile of morally unsound and fallible coaches we expect to find in college football today.
- Cold, Chilling Allegations About Penn State’s Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky: Fan’s PerspectiveIf these charges are true, Joe Paterno knew about a monster, a serial soul destroyer, and did nothing. McQueary knew. Penn State officials knew. None of them contacted the authorities. What to make of the culture responsible for this?
- Penn State Scandal: Guilt by Association?Did Penn State act appropriately in firing Joe Paterno? What did Joe Paterno do to merit being fired, and over the telephone at that?
- PSU Alum: Penn State Students, Alums Blinded by Loyalty to Joe PaternoPenn State students and alumni aren't stupid regarding the Jerry Sandusky case. We're just blinded by loyalty to legendary head coach Joe Paterno, who was rightfully fired Wednesday evening.
- Joe Paterno Being Fired Seems Overreaction Based on InformationPenn State firing football coach Joe Paterno seems inappropriate based on the information reported to the public by numerous media outlets. He reported the one incident he knew about. What did he do that was so wrong?
- A Letter to Penn State Students About the Firing of Joe PaternoYou may not agree with it now but Penn State did the right thing by firing Joe Paterno.
- Sex Scandal Ends Joe Paterno's Career at Penn State UniversityCNN is reporting that legendary Nittany Lions football coach, Joe Paterno, has been fired effective immediately, as the fallout continues from the child sex scandal surrounding Penn State University.
- Nine Children Lost Their Innocence Before Joe Paterno Lost His JobIt has always been said that what you do in the dark will eventually find its way into the light. Welcome to the light Coach Paterno, Coach Sandusky and Happy Valley.
- Penn State Fires Joe Paterno and Graham SpanierAmid Sex abuse allegations against a former Head Coach, Penn State trustees fire Joe Paterno and University President Graham Spanier
- Joe Paterno Brought About His Own Firing at PSUThe Jerry Sandusky molestation allegations have brought Penn State and college football to its knees, and Joe Paterno did not help himself poor statements.
- Why Joe Paterno Should Step Down NOWAn overview of why long-time Penn State coach Joe Paterno should step down in light of the sexual abuse scandal surrounding the Penn State Football program.
- What Do Joe Paterno and Michael Jackson Have in Common?As unlikely a pair as Joe Paterno and Michael Jackson may seem to be, they have one important thing in common. They make us consider whether good and bad can exist in the same person.
- Should Penn State Coach Paterno Be Lynched?Newspaper editorials are calling for Coach Joe Paterno of Penn State to step down. But does one mistake erase a lifetime of humanity?
- Joe Paterno's Legacy Will Be Tarnished by Sandusky ScandalPenn State University is currently embroiled in a sordid child sexual abuse scandal involving a former coach in the football program. How much did head coach Joe Paterno know, and how much responsibility should he have in this?

