Legendary Penn State Coach, Joe Paterno, passed on at 85

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Lung Cancer Has Taken Its Toll And Finally Taken A Legend

State College, PA - January 22, 2012 - NCAA Division I's all-time winningest coach, the legendary Penn State coach Joe Paterno, has passed at the age of 85 due to lung cancer.

Paterno built his legacy at Penn State University on the principle of "Success with Honor."  During his tenure at PSU, winning 409 games, taking the Nittany Lions to 37 bowl games, winning two national championships, coaching more than 250 players that went on to the NFL, and having an everlasting impression on his former players, he solidified attaining both.

Though his firing amid a child sex abuse scandal will likely scar his reputation for winning with integrity, the void left from his presence and existence in college football is irreplaceable.

"JoePa," as his players affectionately called him, was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players, and his community.  With such admiration created by his actions, it is with great sadness to announce the death of this renowned figure in our society.

Paterno passed Sunday, at Nittany Medical Center at 9:25 a.m. with his closest family members at his side.

Contact:
Marques Wilson
marques.wilson@snhu.edu
1339 Westridge Road
Atlanta, GA 30311
Phone:(404)277-9646

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Devoted to his family, university, players, and community,
Dedicated on having success with honor,
Dedicated on ensuring his players were successful both on the field and in life...
JoePa's life and legacy will be sorely missed by us all