Joe Paterno

Coach Joe Paterno Dead at 85
Coach Joe Paterno Dead at 85
Coach Joe Paterno Dead at 85
The family of legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has confirmed he died Sunday morning.  The career of the most successful coach in college football history ended in controversey in November when he was fired when the university's board of trustees felt he failed to respond forcefully enough after one of his assistant coaches allegedly was seen sexually abusing a young boy.
61 Percent of People Agree with Decision to Fire Joe Paterno — Survey of the Day
61 Percent of People Agree with Decision to Fire Joe Paterno — Survey of the Day
61 Percent of People Agree with Decision to Fire Joe Paterno — Survey of the Day
When Penn State fired legendary head football coach Joe Paterno for not being more proactive after learning his long-time assistant Jerry Sandusky had sexually abused a boy, students rioted in protest. According to a survey of 1,386 adults from Poll Position, Penn State’s board of directors decision to dump Paterno immediately isn’t as controversial with the general public.