Paterno Enters Hall of Fame

Penn State Head Coach Joe Paterno received a standing ovation in New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel as he was inducted in to the College Football Hall of Fame. Including in the audience wishing Joe well were Penn State President Graham Spanier and nearly 200 former players, including Heisman Trophy-winner John Cappelletti (1972-73), linebacker Greg Buttle (1973-75), quarterback and college football announcer Todd Blackledge (1980-82) and current Temple University coach Al Golden (1989-91).

Coach Paterno has won two national titles, finished with five undefeated regular seasons, and was recognized as a coach of the year honoree five times. He is second all-time in Football Subdivision wins (371) behind Florida State coach Bobby Bowden (373). Joe was scheduled to be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the 2006 season, but the broken leg he suffered last season forced a postponed entry.

Way to go JoePa! Lead our Lions to another Alamo Bowl victory!