Second, the last thing in the world Paterno wanted was one of those "Well Miss You, Joe" celebrations that he called a "living funeral." Protecting children requires the utmost vigilance. It revealed their state of mind at the time: what Joe knew, when he knew it, what he tried to do about it. It was substantially the statement that several of Paternos advisers had wanted him to release back in March when the Sandusky investigation first broke. Joe Posnanski, who in 2012 was named the Best Sportswriter in America by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame, was with Paterno and his family as a horrific national scandal unfolded and Paterno was fired. Healthy children. Those millions, most of them, had heard of Joe Paterno. Fran Ganter, who had played for Paterno at Penn State and coached with him for more than thirty years, showed up at the Paterno house just before 10 p.m. Wednesday night with a single piece of Penn State stationery. Study, all right? In 1986, Paterno was named the Sportsman of the Year by the famous magazine, Sports Illustrated. He then won the USSAs Amos Alonzo Stagg Coaching Award on two occasions (1989 and 2001). He intended to use that press conference to explain what he did and when he did it. Tim Curley and Gary Schultz operate at the highest levels of honesty, integrity and compassion. "The tension between Paterno and Sandusky gurgled just below the surface," Posnanski writes. The son-in-law of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is facing charges in a hit-and-run crash that left a Pennsylvania man dead, according to reports. After a thorough investigation and research, Freeh and his team concluded by saying that Paterno, Curley, Schultz, and Spanier had deliberately concealed Sandusky's actions to protect the integrity of their college football team. I have complete confidence in how they have handled the allegations about a former University employee. He was less available and less forthcoming than ever. After his 409th victory as the head coach of Penn State Nittany Lions, Paterno was dismissed from the team on November 9, 2011, as he was involved in a child sex abuse scandal. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images), The Paterno family released their own review. Joe Paterno was a Hall of Fame coach nearing the end of his career when a state grand jury summoned him to testify about Sandusky in early 2011. To Paterno, however, it was less clear, according to the book. _Paterno is referring here to the 2001 sexual assault by Sandusky on an adolescent boy at a Penn State athletic facility, an incident that was witnessed by a graduate coaching assistant named Mike McQueary, who subsequently alerted Paterno about what hed seen. Second, Paterno was going to have to retire; the damage had been too great. Although the team kept winning, there was intense and persistent criticism of Paterno and his unwillingness to retire. [2][3] He is currently a member of the Penn State Board of Trustees.[4]. The 68-year-old former coach is in prison, serving a 30 to 60 year sentence. 11/07/2011. But even going over in his mind what might be the worst-case scenario didnt prepare him for the twenty-three-page firebomb. Penn State University is holding a wake Tuesday for its longtime football coach, Joe Paterno. _By the time of Sanduskys retirement in 1999, Paterno and Sanduskys relationship had deteriorated for a number of personal reasons. Media people stood across the street, on a neighbors lawn, and pointed their cameras and their notepads at the front door of the house. In final interviews with Posnanski, Paterno came to accept what had happened with his reputation, Posnanski writes. Though Joe Paterno or JoePa, as he was lovingly addressed by his players, had his share of controversies at the end of his career, he had done enough to be recognized as one of the legendary football coaches in the history of American football. In some states, living trusts are also used to eliminate probate. It struck me as a mistake." He was promoted in June 1964, when he became the associate coach. His short speech to the students was quintessential Paterno, filled with raw emotion and winding roads: I want to say hello to all these great students who I love. Real estate is governed by the probate rules of the state in which it is located. "Im not going to feel sorry for myself. DElia shook his head. "It is with great sadness we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today," the statement read. Published In December, Penn State won the Academic Bowl for scholastic excellence among the best football programs in the nation. Nobody knew it then, but that was the last game Joe Paterno would coach. heather paterno author bio. You guys are great, all of youwhen I say "guys," you know what I mean, you know I mean girls, too. One simple question led to all sorts of twists and turns of thought; there was a hint in there about his feelings toward Sandusky as a former employee, a bit about how McQueary hadnt really gone into any detail, a suggestion that Paterno didnt really know what had happened. Nobody responded. Later he would tell friends and family that he knew, even then, that this would be his last year as a coach. I did not recognize the man Mr. Freeh described, she said. "He was positive, confident, and was really enjoying this stage of his life. If Jerry Sandusky was guilty, then hundreds of people had been fooled: child-care professionals, law-enforcement officials, co-workers at his charity, parents, judges, close friends of Sandusky, and many others. Read the full statement released by Joe Paterno's family: It is with great sadness that we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today. Joseph Vincent Paterno was born December 21, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Florence de LaSalle Cafiero, a homemaker, and Angelo Lafayette Paterno, a law clerk. Joe Paterno died in January 2012 at age 85. "'I had to do everything I could to not cry right then,' Scott recalled.". Later, a rumor surfaced that the university was going to have its own press conference. I'm the luckiest guy. Back at the house on McKee Street, the family prepped Paterno for the press conference. He has been many things in his life a soldier, scholar, mentor, coach, friend and father. I'm not trying to make light of it but seriously this whole "TRAGEDY BEFALLS SOMEONE SOMEWHERE" type of sensationalist journalism is an insult to the profession, readers and legitimate grievers. Joe Paterno: "Football My Way" by Mervin D. Hymanand Gordon S. White 5.0 out of 5 stars4 Paperback Other format: Hardcover We Are Penn State! Did you encounter any technical issues? / CBS News. His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled," Paterno's family said in a statement. Special Olympics of Pennsylvania has received about $80,000 in donations in memory of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. Freehs team concluded that the schools top administrators had empowered Sandusky, the former defensive coordinator for the football team, to continue his abuse. Family and friends play-acted as reporters and fired questions at him: Did you know about 1998? ", Complete coverage: The Penn State Scandal, "He believed that success was something people outside of you put on you and defined you, but your personal excellence is really what you were all about, and that's a lesson I've heard from him and our players have heard from him and Penn Staters have heard from him and they've tried to maintain that and he has," Jay Paterno said. He was a reserve quarterback during his senior year, in which he lettered. It was obvious that the witness was distraught over what he saw, but he at no time related to me the very specific actions contained in the Grand Jury report. It was revealed that Sanduskys act of child sexual abuse occurred from 1994 to 2009, which included incidents inside the Penn State campus. It serves no good purpose. NCAA. How was this possible? (See my posts Paterno House Transfer Wont Shelter Him, and Joe Paternos House Transfer Was A Dumb Tax Move.). McGinn made a couple of quick assessments: First, Paterno was in no shape to speak to the media; with the atmosphere this toxic, anything he said would make the situation much worse. Paterno then informed his immediate supervisor Tim Curley and later shared the information with Vice President of Finance and Business, Gary Schultz. It is your right of course and I'm overseas protecting that right for you but ignorance has no excuse and no right. On November 9, 2011, when speculations were rife that Paterno would be dismissed as the head coach of Penn State, the 85-year-old coach announced that he would be retiring by the end of the season. They always did hope for the best. [3] Paterno has five children, including a son named Joseph Vincent Paterno III. Nobody would see him discouraged again. But after that, he was positive. From the forthcoming book Paterno by Joe Posnanski, to be published by Simon Schuster in August 2012. It is evident also in the thousands of successful student athletes who have gone on to multiply that impact as they spread out across the country. Those feelings were confirmed when he learned that the university had cut off communication with the Paternos. He is survived by his wife Suzanne and his sons Joe Jr., David, and Scott; his daughters Diana Giegerich and Mary Kathryn Hort; and 17 grandchildren. In 1997, they contributed towards the expansion of the popular Pattee Library by raising a whopping $13.5 million. As it happens, Joe Paterno had a very garden-variety will. I think you have the moral responsibility, anyone. DElia roared back. The Paterno family review also skewered the Freeh report for failing to interview key witnesses, allowing some to testify anonymously and using an incomplete string of e-mails for evidence. Paterno attracted many criticisms when his team failed to perform well from 2000 to 2004. Birthday: December 21, 1926 (Sagittarius), Born In: Brooklyn, New York, United States, Also Known As: Joseph Vincent Paterno, JoePa, Spouse/Ex-: Sue Paterno (m. 19622012), Suzanne Pohland (m. 19622012), children: David Paterno, Diana Paterno, Jay Paterno, Mary Kay Paterno, Scott Paterno, place of death: State College, Pennsylvania, United States, See the events in life of Joe Paterno in Chronological Order, (Former American Football Player and Head Coach for 'Penn State Nittany Lions'), https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/late-penn-state-coach-joe-paterno-is-getting-his-own-beer/, https://247sports.com/college/penn-state/Bolt/Report-Was-Nike-branding-a-Joe-Paterno-signature-sneaker-43028824/, https://www.jokeblogger.com/hottopic/Joe-Paterno, http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2012/jan/22/fired-penn-state-coach-joe-paterno-dead-85/68935/, https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/index.ssf/2012/07/joe_paterno.html. After all, Joe was not a target of the investigation. Each of these could lead to a dozen other questions. Look at me. Healthy grandchildren. Mr. Paterno has sacrificed much and did not ask for anything in return, those are the examples of a great man and if you can't see that I feel sorry for you. Obviously, he was doing something with the youngster. Most of the e-mails from that time are unavailable, the family said. Editors Note: In the summer of 2011, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno allowed the journalist Joe Posnanski, then a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, to join him in State College, Pennsylvania, to spend the upcoming season writing his biography. "I know why youre calling," were the first words out of McGinns mouth. Penn State officials say it cost about $29,000 to hold the viewings and services on campus for the late football coach Joe Paterno. . Joe Paterno 's family announced Friday it will launch the Paterno Foundation .The family broke the news when it launched a website selling a DVD of the Jan. 26 memorial service for Penn. RIP JoePa. DElia deduced that it was probably too late now. You guys get to the bottom of that? The Paterno family had been longtime supporters of the student-run charity, which is known in Happy Valley as THON. Joe Paterno. When Penn State beat Illinois on October 29, it was Paternos 409th victory as a coach. His family was of Italian ancestry.He spoke with a marked Brooklyn accent throughout his life. Joe Paterno was 85 when he died of cancer-related complications in January 2012. In the meantime, I would ask all Penn Staters to continue to trust in what that name represents, continue to pursue their lives every day with high ideals and not let these events shake their beliefs nor who they are. The diagnosis was officially made in 2011. He had worked with Coca-Cola, Texaco, and General Motors. His mortal remains were buried in Spring Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. On January 26, 2012, a public memorial service was held at the Bryce Jordan Center, which was attended by nearly 12,000 people. 'But, to be honest, that's just not how Joe was in the last years,' said one of the people in his inner circle. Jerry Sandusky scandal engulfed the campus and the nation, announced that its punishment of Penn State, PATERNO PRAISED FOR ACTING APPROPRIATELY IN REPORTING JERRY SANDUSKY SEX ABUSE SUSPICIONS, interoffice e-mails suggest Paterno had been told more, the press conference had been canceled by order of the board, videotaped overturning a television truck, "rioting over the firing of a child-molester enabler. [citation needed], Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district, "Joe Paterno's Son Running For Lieutenant Governor In Pennsylvania", "College football's leadership void on full display as conferences go their separate ways", "Jay Paterno, Coquese Washington Rally Young Voters", Joe Paternos son looks at run for Congress, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jay_Paterno&oldid=1040658884, This page was last edited on 25 August 2021, at 22:06. The fact that someone we thought we knew might have harmed young people to this extent is deeply troubling. He has spoken at several young voters rallies including one sponsored by PSU Votes, a nonpartisan political initiative where both he and Penn State women's basketball coach Coquese Washington spoke. Posnanski notes that after Paterno's family convinced him to read the grand jury presentment outlining the charges against Sandusky and two other Penn State officials, the 85-year-old coach asked his son, Scott Paterno, "What is sodomy, anyway?". The new, 400-plus page tome covers Paterno's life before the scandal, though its main focus shifts to the fallout from Sandusky in the latter half of the book. It would have been argued ceaselessly because he was Joe Paterno, the all-time winningest coach, and he had been celebrated for almost a half century as a man of integrity. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report was released containing testimony that Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys over a period of at least 15 years. Jay Paterno and his brother . Paterno told his son. He had not been charged with lying to the grand jury. I have seen them win ground. In this case, though, his ramblings made him sound unsure. Two years into his career as the head coach, Paterno coached his team to two undefeated seasons in 1968 and 1969. It doesn't matter if he was into huge ga ng bngs, 10 guys, 1 girl.. Is that another catch-phrase for "I don't agree with anyone but my own opinion"? He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community. Looking for the freshest news from CNN? Joe attended Brooklyn Preparatory School, and graduated in the year 1944. Even the media lashed out at him, attributing the football teams struggles to his age. Its been the same here for so long that Joes sick of us, were sick of him. Sue Paterno also criticized the Freeh reports depiction of her husband. "Look, Penn State and Joe Paterno will be intertwined forever," Jay Paterno said. That penalty removed Paterno from the top of the list of Division I college footballs winningest coaches. With regard to the other presentments, I wish to say that Tim Curley and Gary Schultz have my unconditional support. When the Freeh report was released last July (2012), I was as shocked as anyone by the findings and by Mr. Freehs extraordinary attack on Joes character and integrity. The Paterno family also dropped all outstanding claims, including a 2014 lawsuit against the university by Paternos son, and the university has also agreed to cover some Paterno family expenses. He sobbed uncontrollably. Joseph Vincent "Joe" Paterno, sometimes referred to as "JoePa," was an American college football coach who was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011 died from lung cancer he was 85.. His career ended with his dismissal from the team for his role in the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. He was born into a family, which traces its roots to Italy. Joe Paterno met Suzanne Pohland when he was serving as the assistant coach. He created Penn State's "HD offense" which utilized skill players to touch the ball in a variety of ways. When he decided to forego a career in law and make coaching. ", it was announced that Paterno had lung cancer. Victims of abuse suffered extraordinary harm from one individual, and everyone associated with the Penn State community has suffered as well. Healthy children. Paterno centers on Joe Paterno, played by Al Pacino, a former head football coach at Penn State, and his career before being dismissed in 2011 after the university's sex abuse scandal. On the Saturday that the grand jury presentment went public, Penn State University president Spanier came to the house, sat at the kitchen table, and read to Paterno the statement he was going to release. Why didnt you go to the police? As Scott struggled through the details, he grew angrier and angrier. Why does it matter to you if this p e d o p hile sandusky was h omos xual or not? Sandusy has been convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse, and is awaiting sentencing in a Pennsylvania jail. The Paterno family issued a statement earlier Saturday before the film ran. Reprinted by permission. This is when McGinn learned just how far Paternos influence and reputation had fallen. Plus, this is a blog, not a sentiments for the dead site. Two other Penn State officials, Curley and the head of campus security, Gary Schultz, had been indicted on counts of perjury and failure to report. In the end, however, Paterno seemed to shrug off the criticism. On May 12, 2005, Paterno announced at Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh that he would consider retirement if the team fails to win games during the upcoming season. "I didnt hear anything, why are you badgering me? CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Allowed to spread his sick twisted perversions for 10 years after he had been caught TWICE; your beloved Paterno must not have been too bright. Deborah L. Jacobs, a lawyer and journalist, is the author of Estate Planning Smarts: A Practical, User-Friendly, Action-Oriented Guide. The Freeh Report was written by former FBI director Louis Freeh and . Their estrangement was an open secret on campus and among reporters covering the team. Why didnt you follow up? Many wills of famous people, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Warren Burger, former Chief Justice of the United States (who wrote his own will), are available online. But the only eyebrow raiser about his will is. ", Jay Paterno added, "What you're going to see is as we get past the next couple of days and celebrate his life, the legacy that's going to remain is his sense of personal excellence is what really came through. A beautiful and caring wife. He left his cars and personal possessions to his wife, Suzanne P. Paterno. He had never developed the talent for being concise. On January 22, 2012, Joe Paterno breathed his last. With his hearing problems, his age, his crankiness, and his susceptibility to talking around his answers, along with the blood-in-the-water media frenzy that was building, they knew this press conference would make things much worse for him. '", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. This, in the end, was what the family believed: that Joe Paterno had been told a vague story about a former football coach he didnt particularly like or trust.3 Then, following the law and university policy and his own guiding light, he had reported what he was told to Tim Curley. He was then honored with the prestigious George Munger Award on three occasions from 1990 to 2005. I've pretty much said what I have to say about paterno. Joe Paterno died in January 2012 at age 85. Joe Paterno married Sue Paterno in 1962, the year she graduated from Penn State. Paterno came to Miami Beach in 1974 . This was a charming quality when people were asking him about, say, Al Davis, and he started to talk about all the people who had grown up in Brooklyn. Joe said. And he just wasn't as involved as he used to be,'" the book reads. Joe Paterno's Family Appeals Penn State Sanctions August 4, 2012 By paulmbanks 1 Comment Don Van NattaJr., ESPN.com is reporting that the family of Joe Paterno has sent a letter of appeal View Site Paterno told him the statement would do more harm than good: "I just didnt like it. Joe Paterno has died at the age of 85 after experiencing serious complications from lung-cancer treatment. They are in our prayers. But more than just being a wonderful coach, he was a mentor to the entire community in State College, Pa . Ad Choices, His final season began with winslots of themand for a while it seemed as if he might retire at the top of his sport, an unblemished icon. A family spokesman, Dan McGinn, said Paterno's grandchildren escorted the casket down the aisle during the opening procession, and again at the end of the service. The Washington Post's Sally Jenkins discussed her exclusive interview with Penn State legend Joe Paterno, in which the former head football coach spoke at length about the child sexual abuse. When he decided to forego a career in law and make coaching his vocation, his father Angelo had but one command: make an impact. A key witness against Sandusky was Mike. 'That's it,' D'Elia told Paterno family members. It doesn't matter if he rode the highways, stopping in every rest area for a taste of the region.. "You know, really he was very focused on the next chapter in his life. Jay Paterno was on the road recruiting when he got the call from Scott. And now its gone. During his college days, Paterno joined the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and played as cornerback and quarterback for the college football team, Brown Bears. In 1950, he graduated with a major in English literature. Paterno was fired by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 9, 2011, after the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal. The 68-year-old Sandusky was sentenced to at least 30 years and not more that 60 years in prison for his conviction in June on 45 counts of child sexual abuse, including while he was the defensive coordinator for the Penn State college football team. What concerns me now is posters here. He was the scape goat they needed to cover their a$$es.. Now he will never. His whole life he had rambled. Weve still got things to do. Not whether youre a football coach or a university president or the guy sweeping the building. Jerry Sandusky resentenced to same prison term. "You need a ride, Joe?" Though he was urged by many to step down as the head coach, Paterno failed to give in, stating that he would not retire until his contract expires in 2008. "I think there's never been a question that he's always believed he's done the right thing and I think that will come shining through as we go forward.". Paterno hung up the phone before he could hear anything else. The family of Joe Paterno has my sympathy for their loss. #THON 2012 For The Kids! An exclusive excerpt from a new biography, Your GQ-Approved Essential Spring Menswear Shopping List, The Best New Menswear Items Under $100 to Buy Right Now, 35 Alarmingly Good Watch Deals to Upgrade Your Wrist, Donna Kelce Tells Us the Story Behind Her Half-Eagles, Half-Chiefs Jersey, Brooklyn Nets Sharpshooter Yuta Watanabe Is Thriving on the NBA's Most Chaotic Team. One of the people on the podium with Kelly was state police commissioner Frank Noonan. I have known and worked daily with Tim and Gary for more than 16 years. "'[The criticism] really doesn't matter,' said Paterno in our last conversation," Posnanski writes. . Aug. 21, 2012— -- Long before Jerry Sandusky's child sex abuse crimes led to Joe Paterno's downfall, the two Penn State coaches "despised each other," according to a new biography of Paterno. [citation needed], Jay has four siblings: Diana, Mary Kay, David, and Scott. In 1995, he directed a tirade of abuses at the head coach of Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Doug Graber after one of the nationally televised games. bigwilliestyles, I kinda think you were trolled here.. cuz I can't believe the simple prejudice and ugly hate that your post seems to convey came from you.. Loving wife. The Paterno family has given roughly $9 Million to Penn State and State College area charities. During the 2009 season, Paterno surpassed the record set by Amos Alonzo Stagg for being the head coach of the same institution (Division I) for the most number of years. To my mother he was and is her soul mate, and the last several weeks have shown the strength of their love. Paterno's death in January leaves unanswered the question of why he turned the other cheek to the horrendous child abuse charges involving Sandusky. Though Paterno was not accused of any wrongdoing, he was criticized for not following up on his report and for his failure to inform the cops about the incident. There is widespread confusion about the differences between these two documents, and when you need one rather than the other. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. There was something surreal about that. Joseph Vincent "Jay" Paterno Jr.[1] is an American football coach who was most recently the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team under his father Joe Paterno, former head coach of the team. The campus was overrun with emotion. Both a will and a living trust can be used to transfer assets, but each has unique uses. Television cameras surrounded the Paterno house on McKee Street. When Freehs report was released, Paternos name was removed from Joe Paterno Child Development Center, located in Beaverton, Oregon. Let's make sure that's taken care of." Are you trying to say it makes it worse? It doesn't matter if he's been married for 30 years and has 10 kids.. Why would you choose to make his s xual pre ference even part of the issue? "Joe Paterno wasn't perfect," the family wrote. Scott had been getting word for weeks through his sources that the indictment was coming down, and that it was unimaginable. In addition to his wife and his son Joseph Jr., known as Jay, Paterno is survived by his sons David and Scott; his daughters, Diana Giegerich and Mary Kathryn Hort; and many grandchildren.. [Family adviser Guido] D'Elia would remember telling him, 'You realize that the people out there think you knew about this? The University recognizes and takes great pride in the many contributions made by Joe Paterno, not just to the football program, but to the academic advancement of this institution and to countless charitable causes in the community as well, said the chair of the Penn State Board of Trustees, Mark Dambly. ", The attorney general of Pennsylvania, Linda Kelly, had been in office for only a few months. "Im not omniscient!". Unless the property is in a living trust, an Illinois resident who has a home in Florida, for instance, would need to probate the property separately there. But the only eyebrow raiser about his will is why his family tried to hide it. Posnanski, a former Sports Illustrated journalist, began working with Paterno on the book before the allegations against Sandusky became public. He and his wife did not drink much alcohol, while the Paternos drank socially. 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