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It's Official! Al Pacino to Play Joe Paterno in Brian De Palma's 'Happy Valley'

Britt Hayes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Don’t let the title of Brian De Palma’s latest fool you — the director is re-teaming with his ‘Scarface’ star Al Pacino to take on the not-so-happy story of Joe Paterno, the legendary Penn State football coach who got caught up in the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal. Though we heard rumblings about this Joe [...]

Joe Paterno Afflicted with Lung Cancer After Firing From Penn State

Wes Glinsmann — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:39:24 +0000

Less than 10 days after being fired from a job he held for nearly 46 years, former Penn State coach Joe Paterno revealed Friday he has lung cancer. A statement delivered by son Scott Paterno said the cancer is treatable and doctors expect the coaching legend to make a full recovery.

Big Ten Removes Joe Paterno's Name From Championship Trophy

Wes Glinsmann — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:53:11 +0000

In the wake of the ongoing child sex abuse scandal that rocked the Penn State campus, Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany announced Monday that the trophy given to the winner of the first-ever Big Ten championship game will no longer bear the name of legendary coach Joe Paterno.

Firing of Penn State's Joe Paterno Causes a Riot [PICTURES]

Chaz — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:10:30 +0000

Joe Paterno was fired after being caught up in the middle of an underage sex scandal. The world of College Football was not the only thing that was turned upside down as cars were overturned, sign posts were knocked down, and car windows were shattered when some Penn State students took the the streets and began rioting.

Ashton Kutcher Abandons Twitter Over Joe Paterno Tweet

Nick Nadel — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:26:57 +0000

Just when we’ve finally gotten over the Kim Kardashian/Kris Humphries split, it looks like there’s a new national nightmare to keep us up at night — Ashton Kutcher has quit Twitter.

Deep breath. We’ll get through this together.

Penn State Football Coach Joe Paterno Fired

Frank Pain — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:27:33 +0000

According to many sources, including Fox Sports, Joe Paterno has been fired from his position as head coach of the Penn State football team amidst the child sex scandal that has plagued the school and football program.

Joe Paterno Expected to Announce Retirement As Penn State Coach

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:17:55 +0000

In the midst of a sex scandal that has consumed Penn State University, legendary head coach Joe Paterno will reportedly announce his retirement on Wednesday. His retirement would take effect at the end of the season.

Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno Could Lose His Job in Wake of Sex Scandal

Wes Glinsmann — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:53:19 +0000

Legendary coach Joe Paterno may be in his final days on the sidelines at Penn State, according to The New York Times.

The report cites two unnamed sources close to the PSU Board of Trustees who say that, while the exact timing and manner of his exit is still being discussed, it is clear that Paterno will not be back to coach the Nittany Lions next season.