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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Penn St. Heads to Rose Bowl; Paterno Not Retiring

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(AP) – After securing a trip to the Rose Bowl with a decisive 49-18 win today over No. 17 Michigan State, Penn State coach Joe Paterno gave his fans another reason to smile. "I'm planning on coming back, yeah," said the 81-year-old Paterno. "I never planned otherwise." Rumors had swirled for weeks as to whether today's game might be JoePa's last at Beaver Stadium.

In the game, Daryll Clark threw for career-highs of 341 yards and four touchdowns and a stingy Penn State defense held Javon Ringer to a season-low 42 yards. The victory gives the Nittany Lions a share of the Big 10 title and secures their first trip to Pasadena since 1995.

Penn State's Stephfon Green (21) runs for a first down as Michigan State players give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
Penn State's Stephfon Green (21) runs for a first down as Michigan State players give chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.   (Carolyn Kaster)
Penn State coach Joe Paterno holds a bouquet of roses after the win.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno holds a bouquet of roses after the win.   (Carolyn Kaster)
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) skips into the end for a touchdown against Michigan State.
Penn State quarterback Daryll Clark (17) skips into the end for a touchdown against Michigan State.   (Carolyn Kaster)
Penn State coach Joe Paterno laughs during his post-game news conference Saturday.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno laughs during his post-game news conference Saturday.   (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
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When I talk to a high school kid, I can be honest with them. Right now, I have no plans to leave. We'll see what happens. - Joe Paterno, Penn State coach

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Nov 23, 08 4:18 PM CST
They'll have to take him out in a body bag. Reply
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Nov 24, 08 6:08 AM CST
He also had hip replacement surgery after the game.Someone do a study on this guy ! Reply
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