JayPa weighs in on Big Ten expansion
Jay Paterno and legendary father Joe have had their disagreements in the past, particularly when it’s come to politics. JayPa backs Democratic candidates … JoePa is a staunch Republican. Now the two...
View ArticleLike father, like son
When Joe Paterno decided to become a coach, he told his father it was a temporary arrangement. Angelo Paterno still wasn’t thrilled, since he sent his son to law school with the hopes he would someday...
View ArticleSon says JoePa’s health is fine
Stories concerning the health of Joe Paterno were “overblown,” the coach’s son said Friday. In fact, the Penn State head coach is currently off enjoying his annual vacation to the Jersey shore. ”He’s...
View ArticleLearning from his father’s values
Recently Jay Paterno, quarterbacks coach at Penn State and son of head coach Joe Paterno, wrote a column on tolerance on StateCollege.com. He focused on lessons he had learned from his father, who had...
View ArticleHooping it up with the coach
Penn State beat reporters are all about camaraderie when it comes to road trips. Most of us have been covering the Nittany Lions for several years and have made friendships. And, usually, we all have...
View ArticleJay Paterno the best?
No one on the Penn State staff takes more abuse from fans than quarterbacks’ coach Jay Paterno. (Aside from his father, the head coach, of course). Certainly, Jay probably didn’t do himself any public...
View ArticlePSU’s Jay Paterno: Athletes already getting a good deal
With all the headlines focused on Ohio State and its football players who reportedly accepted everything from tattoos to loaner cars, talk has surfaced about paying college athletes. The thought behind...
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Looks as if Bolden is staying, for now
Penn State quarterback Rob Bolden, who had indicated a desire to transfer at the end of last season, is on campus and preparing to resume competition for the starting job with Matt McGloin, according...
View ArticleBTN to re-air Joe Paterno memorial Tuesday morning
The public memorial service for Joe Paterno will re-air in its entirety at 7 a.m. Tuesday on the Big Ten Network. “A Memorial for Joe” was held last Thursday in the Bryce Jordan Center and featured...
View ArticleWhy did Mike Mauti speak out against Jay Paterno?
Mike Mauti made headlines this week after excerpts of John U. Bacon’s book “Fourth and Long” featured several quotes from the former Penn State linebacker discussing some situations he experienced...
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Penn State football chat, 8 p.m., Feb. 24
James Franklin’s first spring practice at Penn State starts in exactly three weeks. But, in the meantime, he continues to tear it up on the recruiting trail.James Franklin already is making his mark at...
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