Paterno shouted. After his speech in Pittsburgh, Paterno coached his team to a record 11 victories throughout the season, during which his team became the champions of the Big Ten.. That phone call put me out of it. Joe had always seemed invulnerable. He and his wife did not drink much alcohol, while the Paternos drank socially. But he had passed Gramblings Eddie Robinson for the top spot on the Division I list for victories. Unlike his father, who was a staunch Republican, Jay is a Democrat, and supported Barack Obama during the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. Derrick Williams played under this system. "He had one bad day. Looking for the freshest news from CNN? Paterno answered, got upset, answered again, rambled a bit more. Sorry, but I support Phillip 100 percent on this one. "Later, a rumor surfaced that the university was going to have its own press conference. He was less available and less forthcoming than ever. I've got Nebraska to think about, I can't worry about this.' Obviously, I was in a little bit of a dilemma since Mr. Sandusky was not working for me anymore. The fact that someone we thought we knew might have harmed young people to this extent is deeply troubling. When Freehs report was released, Paternos name was removed from Joe Paterno Child Development Center, located in Beaverton, Oregon. 'Study, all right?' It was outside his modest home in. It was substantially the statement that several of Paternos advisers had wanted him to release back in March when the Sandusky investigation first broke. Coaches who win football games do not usually have people calling for them to step down, and after nine games Penn State was 8-1, their only loss to an Alabama team that would win the national championship. Building on the strong foundation established by hundreds of thousands of alumni and supporters, including Joe, his coaches and players, I want to help create a new chapter of opportunity for students and faculty. 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. In writing my book, Estate Planning Smarts, I mined court files, retrieving the wills of Peter Jennings, the ABC News anchorman, and the actor Heath Ledger, among others. Scott had been getting word for weeks through his sources that the indictment was coming down, and that it was unimaginable. A key witness against Sandusky was Mike. Jerry Sandusky resentenced to same prison term. 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. I trust that will make people extremely happy. Sue and I have devoted our lives to helping young people reach their potential. Posnanski also describes the night Paterno was fired by his beloved Penn State, as the board of trustees told him to cancel a press conference Paterno had called to discuss what he knew about the abuse. He was promoted in June 1964, when he became the associate coach. When Paternos name came up, she was clear about his meeting his legal responsibility.5, However, the question had shifted: It was no longer about Paternos meeting his legal responsibility; it was, as one Paterno family member bitterly called it, "the Joe Paterno morality clause." Whether probate is costly or burdensome will depend on the state. After all, Joe was not a target of the investigation. Paterno hung up the phone before he could hear anything else. This was his bad day. The family released the statement in which Paterno attempted to retire at the end of the season, but within an hour the news stories were reporting that the board might not give him the chance. It doesn't matter if he rode the highways, stopping in every rest area for a taste of the region.. 5 in the Sandusky trial. I understand that people are upset and angry, but lets be fair and let the legal process unfold. A previously unreleased police report written 10 years after the most infamous incident in the Jerry Sandusky child rape scandal at Penn State revealed more evidence that Joe Paterno knew about . After the press conference ended, Noonan made his way out to the reporters. Joe Paterno was 85 when he died of cancer-related complications in January 2012. When "CBS This Morning" co-host Charlie Rose asked Paterno's children, Jay Paterno and Mary Kay Paterno-Hort, what their father's legacy will be, Jay Paterno said it will be his family and his players. He was 84 years old, but he announced to anyone who would listen that he had not felt this good in years. Sunday was the day that television cameras began to surround the Paterno home on McKee Street. 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. Penn State and the Paterno family have buried the hatchet, according to a pair of statements released jointly Friday. 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. The report said the panel interviewed more than 430 witnesses. Every time I play the scenario out in my head, my actions taken involve doing everything I can to make sure this slimer is nowhere near my players, not giving him free run of the facilities, there-by helping him bait his trap. He was named the AFCA Coach of the Year on five occasions from 1968 to 2005. 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. Credit to Jay. It wasnt much of a celebration. Television cameras surrounded the Paterno house on McKee Street. Jay Paterno and his brother . And pray a little bit for those victims. "It is with great sadness we announce that Joe Paterno passed away earlier today," the statement read. _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. The board of trustees have terminated you effective immediately.". Here is his answer when asked if "fondling" was the right term to describe what McQueary had told him: Well, I dont know what you would call it. 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. Paternos sudden dismissal enraged thousands of students, who took to the streets to protest against the decision taken by the Board of Trustees. Penn State officials say it cost about $29,000 to hold the viewings and services on campus for the late football coach Joe Paterno. In 1997, they contributed towards the expansion of the popular Pattee Library by raising a whopping $13.5 million. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. Maybe they won't. (See my post, Mike Wallace Death Underlines Need To Prepare Financially For Risk Of Dementia.). Despite his announcement, the Board of Trustees decided to terminate Paternos contract. Joe Paterno finished his career with a record of 409-136-3; he won countless championsips. The reporters who knew Paterno best understood that this press conference was going to be a fiasco of the highest order. It told a hideous story of a famous former coach, philanthropist, and community leader who used his access to troubled children and Penn State football resources to commit unthinkable crimes against children. 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. 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 said. Well go from here, okay? 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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. The letters of his name can be found on the walls of the library. 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. Paterno shouted. Joe Paterno began the last football preseason of his life feeling great. There was something surreal about that. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of. He had never developed the talent for being concise. Healthy grandchildren. [9] Ultimately, he withdrew from the race in March 2014, citing the desire to avoid a legal battle over a challenge to his petition to achieve ballot access. I put it to you that it matters not one iota what his s xual preference was. "It's such a change in your lifestyle. Paterno answered, "Im okay," but the last syllable was shaky, muted by crying, and then he broke down and said, "I dont know what Im going to do with myself." "You know, really he was very focused on the next chapter in his life. Thanks. There are certain procedures that you have to abide by when it comes to topics as what Sandusky did. 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! In 2011 Paterno was named best quarterbacks coach in the Big Ten by rivals.com. . Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse after being sentenced in his child sex abuse case on October 9, 2012 in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "The tension between Paterno and Sandusky gurgled just below the surface," Posnanski writes. 11/07/2011. Write by: . In final interviews with Posnanski, Paterno came to accept what had happened with his reputation, Posnanski writes. 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. Paterno sounded tired. GQ may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Protecting children requires the utmost vigilance. As the last 61 years have shown, Joe made an incredible impact. All Rights Reserved. And one thing: Thanks. The governing body of major college sports also vacated Penn States football wins dating back to 1998, the year when allegations that Sandusky was abusing children were first made. 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 DElias fears were confirmed: It was too late. Together, this couple also has over a dozen grandchildren. He was now governor and would play a substantial role in what was to follow. After Sandusky was arrested in November 2011 on child sex abuse charges, the university fired Paterno and funded a review of the Sandusky scandal led by former FBI director Louis Freeh. Posnanski, a former Sports Illustrated journalist, began working with Paterno on the book before the allegations against Sandusky became public. advertisement advertisement Cancer And Death After retiring, Joe Paternodiscovered that he had lung cancer. Still, there are times when you might want to use a living trust to limit how much of your estate goes through probate or to avoid it altogether. He holds the NCAA record for total bowl appearances with 37. . As coach Sandusky was retired from our coaching staff at that time, I referred the matter to university administrators. The family of Joe Paterno released a report commissioned to examine the Freeh Report Sunday on ESPN's Outside the Lines. DElia would remember telling him, "You realize that the people out there think you knew about this? Later he would tell friends and family that he knew, even then, that this would be his last year as a coach. Discovery Company. "My name," he told Jay, "I have spent my whole life trying to make that name mean something. It doesn't matter if he was into huge ga ng bngs, 10 guys, 1 girl.. Operations director Will Martin, a senior, said he was thankful for the Paternos' backing. "Scotty, that will kill him," she replied. 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. I just saw on the news that the Westboro Baptist is going to show and and protest at his funeral. 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. He also played for State College Area High School. "I know why youre calling," were the first words out of McGinns mouth. [5] Paterno's coaching career at Penn State came to an end following the hiring of new head coach Bill O'Brien on January 7, 2012. Paterno became the first coach to win each of the four major bowls, namely Fiesta, Orange, Rose, and Sugar. Under Paternos coaching, Penn State won two national championships and had a dream run of five undefeated seasons from 1968 to 1994. This couple had five children: Diana, David, Jay, Mary, and Scott; all of the Paterno children also attended and graduated from Penn State. It's time to truly honor Joe Paterno. Nebraska was the next game. Even in the short time he had spent before the grand jury, he had rambled. The multiple wounds from this tragic period will take a long time to heal but we must begin now.. How was this possible? Sandusy has been convicted of 45 counts of child sex abuse, and is awaiting sentencing in a Pennsylvania jail. 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. 'They are going to take Joe out.'". As my grand jury testimony stated, I was informed in 2002 by an assistant coach that he had witnessed an incident in the shower of our locker room facility. Penn State continued to perform well as it won against Florida State in triple overtime during the 2006 Orange Bowl game. Please enter valid email address to continue. Christopher Craig Hort, 53, who is mar 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.. Media people stood across the street, on a neighbors lawn, and pointed their cameras and their notepads at the front door of the house. He was looking forward to what he had ahead of him," she said. The university declined to elaborate further on the agreement. Why didnt you follow up? The Paternos house is the last house on the left; it backs up into Sunset Park. This wasnt surprising; Scott tended to be the most realisticor cynical, depending on who you askedin the family. Two months ago, his record-setting career was cut short when he was fired in the aftermath of child sex-abuse charges against his former assistant Jerry Sandusky. On November 5, 2011, former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, who was working under Joe Paterno, was arrested on 52 counts of child abuse. DElia deduced that it was probably too late now. Phil Knight, cofounder of Nike, changed his opinion after hearing the Paterno family's rebuttal to the claims that Coach Joe Paterno knowingly allowed Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of children to . Ive lived a great life. Classic dysfuctional thinking. As Scott struggled through the details, he grew angrier and angrier. 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. He was born into a family, which traces its roots to Italy. Paterno was fired over the phone, sitting at his kitchen table late at night. Irate over Paternos ouster, students rioted on campus, overturning a TV truck. That impact has been felt and appreciated by our family in the form of thousands of letters and well wishes along with countless acts of kindness from people whose lives he touched. 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. It was revealed that Sanduskys act of child sexual abuse occurred from 1994 to 2009, which included incidents inside the Penn State campus. Unlike a will, a living trust is not a public document. Maybe if he killed somebody.. McKee is a quiet, tree-lined street just off campus. Do you think only gays mo lest young boys? 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 Her predecessor, Tom Corbett, had initiated the grand jury investigation of Sandusky more than two years earlier. Former Sports Illustrated writer Joe Posnanski describes in his new biography, "Paterno," how tension built between the two men as Paterno grew frustrated with Sandusky, whom he thought paid more attention to his charity, The Second Mile, and children than to the Nittany Lions football team. Maybe they won't. Prior to being on the PSU staff, he served as a graduate assistant at Virginia from 1990 to 1992, wide receivers and tight ends coach at Connecticut in 1993, and as the quarterbacks coach at James Madison in 1994. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Mike Wallace Death Underlines Need To Prepare Financially For Risk Of Dementia, Monday Morning Quarterback: Joe Paternos House Transfer Was A Dumb Tax Move, Sign A Healthcare Proxy, Living Will And Power Of Attorney, Archive of Forbes Articles By Deborah Jacobs. He left his cars and personal possessions to his wife, Suzanne P. Paterno. And of course, this will must be probated. 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "After sixty-one years," she said, her voice cracking, "he deserved better." On Monday night, Penn State sent out a press release to the media stating that Paterno would answer questions only about football. On January 22, 2012, Joe Paterno breathed his last. If your goal is to avoid probate totally, keep this in mind: using a living trust for this purpose only works for assets put into the trust. While I did what I was supposed to with the one charge brought to my attention, like anyone else involved I cant help but be deeply saddened these matters are alleged to have occurred. I have complete confidence in how they have handled the allegations about a former University employee. I saw no reports on him having forced s,e,x with girls. . A common misconception is that living trusts avoid estate taxes, which is not true. Joe Paterno was born as Joseph Vincent Paterno on December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, New York. Later Ganter would tell friends he did not know what was written on it. "Im not going to feel sorry for myself. I didnt push Mike to describe exactly what it was because he was very upset. After Paternos death, Penn State Board of Trustees hired former FBI director Louis Freeh and his team for a separate investigation into the scandal. That penalty removed Paterno from the top of the list of Division I college footballs winningest coaches. Jay sat in his car in an Ohio gas station and stared into the darkness. On December 7, 2011, the number of victims increased to 10. 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. ", "Other than the thing Mike told me, no," Joe answered.2, "Nothing? Joe Paterno died in January 2012 at age 85. They could fire Dad.". Meanwhile, the family of his former bossthe late Pennsylvania State University football coach Joe Paternohas ended a showdown with the press by releasing his will. He was -- he was fighting. Later, one of his former captains, Brandon Short, stopped by the house. But they have not backed down from it despite immense pressure, horrific criticism and seemingly impossible odds. Regardless, it was clear that the witness saw something inappropriate involving Mr. Sandusky. Look at me. For example, only a will can be used to appoint a guardian for a child. After achieving tremendous success as the head coach over the last 29 years, Paterno started making headlines for wrong reasons. Are you kidding? Everything else, including cash and securities, would go to a living trust set up in 1997. What matters is he was attacking children. The two got married in 1962 and were blessed with five children, namely Diana, Joseph Jr., Mary, Scott, and David. This past weekend, the Paterno family released its own report documenting alleged errors and problems with the Freeh Report.On Monday, they followed in the steps of Manti Te'o and Lance Armstrong . Paterno also served as the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. But the only eyebrow raiser about his will is why his family tried to hide it. In the end, however, Paterno seemed to shrug off the criticism. It is an insult to these people to make the whole nation pretend to care about his death. The diagnosis was officially made in 2011. He maintained that he never knew about a 1998 investigation into Sandusky, though a report released in July by former FBI chief Louis Freeh found that he had known about it. Jay Paterno was on the road recruiting when he got the call from Scott. "'It really doesn't. Of course, there were those among the Paternos and their closest friends who wished Joe had followed up with more vigor after reporting to Curley and made sure there was a resolution. He had not been charged with lying to the grand jury. It ended with TV cameras surrounding his house, a dying old man at his kitchen table writing a forced letter of resignationand leaving the rest of us to wonder if we ever really knew Joe Pa at all. According to the Freeh report, however, and possibly in contradiction to his sworn grand jury testimony of January 2011, Paterno appears to have known about a 1998 police investigation into another incident involving Sandusky; no charges were flled in that case. 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. Joe Paterno and his family took great pride in giving back to the campus of Penn State. Both a will and a living trust can be used to transfer assets, but each has unique uses. Printed on the paper was a single name, John Surma, and a phone number. Second, Paterno was going to have to retire; the damage had been too great. . He accomplished this through his generous donations. RIP JoePa. Not whether youre a football coach or a university president or the guy sweeping the building. He was the scape goat they needed to cover their a$$es.. Now he will never. For the next few days, the parking lot of Sunset Park was crowded with satellite trucks. I think you have the moral responsibility, anyone. As reported in late June 2012, interoffice e-mails suggest Paterno had been told more about Sandusky than he recalled and had followed up, at least unofficially, with Curley.4 When some of the e-mails were released, there was a strong backlash against Paterno; many now believe he was involved in a Penn State cover-up. _By the time of Sanduskys retirement in 1999, Paterno and Sanduskys relationship had deteriorated for a number of personal reasons. He had not felt well for a few weeks, but he would not have gone to see the doctor had he still been coaching. He was then honored with the prestigious George Munger Award on three occasions from 1990 to 2005. You guys are great, all of youwhen I say "guys," you know what I mean, you know I mean girls, too. 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. There would be much back-and-forth later about who stopped talking first, who would not return whose phone calls, but in interviews almost every member of the Paternos immediate family said that they tried to start a dialogue with the university trustees and were rebuffed. Five healthy children. "'[The criticism] really doesn't matter,' said Paterno in our last conversation," Posnanski writes. As a result, Paterno no longer holds either of these lifetime coaching records; officially, he now ranks twelfth in Division I. Healthy children. The crying was over. Surma was the CEO of U.S. Steel and the Penn State boards vice chairman. Third, he wanted the freedom to change his mind. Although the team kept winning, there was intense and persistent criticism of Paterno and his unwillingness to retire. Paterno played on the Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 1986-1990 under his father Joe Paterno. But he had not yet read the presentment. Im out of it, maybe now. . 2. Paterno told him the statement would do more harm than good: "I just didnt like it. We shall act with good intentions, but at times we will be wrong. Keough . Like Scott, like millions, DElia had felt overwhelming rage when reading the presentment, and he had come to the conclusion that Joe would probably lose his job. You can follow her articles on Forbes by clicking the red plus sign or the blue Facebook subscribe button to the right of her picture above any post. Family and friends play-acted as reporters and fired questions at him: Did you know about 1998? I've lived a great life. However, the matter was not reported to police, which allowed Sandusky to get away with his crime for the next decade or so. Paterno, who died in January, said that he wished he had done more to investigate the incident involving Sandusky and the boy in the shower. To his children and grandchildren he is a shining example of how to live a good, decent and honest life, a standard to which we aspire. 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