Coach Joe Paterno Ends his 61 Year Coaching Career

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     Head Coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football team, Joe Paterno has decided to retire after 61 years of coaching. Paterno, at the age of 84 is in the middle of coaching his 64th season at Penn State, more seasons than any coach at any university. This is also Paterno's 46th season as a Head Caoch, which he also holds the record for. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame of Coaches in 2007.
     The impact that Coach Paterno has had on both the Penn State football program and the university is beyond words. He has dedicated the rest of his life to supporting the university and doing everything he can to help.
     Coach Paterno talked to his team and staff for ten to fifteen minutes in the auditorium. It was here he announced he was going to retire. Standing at the podium, he burst into tears as he told the team he was leaving. He received a standing ovation as he left the auditorium. Some of the players were in tears to.
     The coach of Rutgers, Greg Schiano, was pained to see Paterno like this. "People you love and care about, this is a hard thing for him, I'm sure. I know it is. So it hurts me when someone you love hurts."


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