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NEWS ABOUT: Joe Paterno

Joe Paterno stories: 5 news summaries

(Newser) - An academic-misconduct scandal that reached into all corners of Florida State University’s athletic department could cost the school victories in a number of sports, the St. Petersburg Times reports—including in football, where coach Bobby Bowden is second on the all-time list. An NCAA probe found that the Seminoles... More »

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NCAA football • Florida State Seminoles • Bobby Bowden • academics • Joe Paterno • NCAA sanctions

 Paterno Signs 3-Year Deal 


Dec 16, 08 8:19 PM CST
(AP) - Penn State coach Joe Paterno has a new three-year contract extension to go along with his new hip. The Hall of Famer and winningest coach in major college football history will keep the post he has held for 43 years through 2011. Terms were not made public. Paterno, who turns... More »

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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... More »

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Penn State • NCAA football • Big Ten • Rose Bowl • Joe Paterno

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Iowa Stuns No. 3 Penn St.;
Alabama Wins for Saban


Nov 8, 08 9:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Iowa shocked third-ranked Penn State with a last-second field goal, all but eliminating Joe Paterno's hopes for a third national title, the Des Moines Register reports. Backup kicker Daniel Murray booted a 31-yarder to defeat the Nittany Lions 24-23. Elsewhere, No. 1 Alabama needed overtime to beat LSU 27-21, giving... More »

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NCAA football • BCS • Penn State Nittany Lions • Joe Paterno • Iowa Hawkeyes

Penn State Knocks Off
A&M 24-17

Nittany Lions post ninth win in 11 bowl games

Dec 30, 07 5:25 AM CST
(Newser) - Penn State fell behind early to Texas A&M, 14-0, but didn't abandon the running game. It's a good thing they didn't because they ended up with 270 yards on the ground and a 24-17 Alamo Bowl victory, reports the Houston Chronicle. The Aggies put up a strong game with... More »

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NCAA football • Penn State Nittany Lions • Big Ten Conference • Joe Paterno • Big 12 Conference • Texas A&M Aggies

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