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Latest news about football coaching legend Joe Paterno who died on Jan. 22, 2012

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PSU coach O'Brien not expecting more transfers

PSU coach O'Brien not expecting more transfers

Penn State has 67 scholarship players on its football roster and coach Bill O'Brien sees no reason why that will change significantly by the time the season starts Aug.

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Paterno Family Raises Awareness About Child Abuse

Joe Paterno's family says they are following through on what he asked for in his final written words: to raise awareness about child abuse.

Penn State: Sandusky Settlements Appear Close

Penn State's negotiator for civil claims involving former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says the school is in talks with 28 people who have brought claims.

Joe Paterno Remembered at Penn State Vigil

At least 150 people attended a vigil for Joe Paterno, one year after the former Penn State football coach died.

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Joe Paterno: A look back at a legendary life

A look back through the years of legendary college football coach Joe Paterno.

Penn State students clash with police in unrest after announcement

After top Penn State officials announced that they had fired Joe Paterno on Wednesday night, thousands of students stormed the downtown area to display their anger and frustration.

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Fall of a football legend

The same day that legendary football coach Joe Paterno announced he would be retiring at the end of the football season, the university trustees fired him.

 
 

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