Legendary Coach Joe Paterno Dies At 85

Legendary former Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno has died.  The news just came over the wire that Paterno has died after his battle with Cancer.

Fox news is reporting that Joe Paterno's family released the news to the public today.

Joe Paterno, who racked up more wins than anyone else in major college football but was fired from Penn State amid a child sex abuse scandal has died. He was 85.

His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death.

Paterno's son Scott announced Nov. 18 that his father was being treated for lung cancer, which was diagnosed in mid-November during a follow-up visit for a bronchial illness.

The storied career of "JoePa" included 409 wins in 46 seasons and two national championships.
But his reputation for success with honor was shattered when a former assistant was charged with molesting 10 boys during a 15-year span, including some in the Penn State athletic complex.

Critics said Paterno should have done more to stop it. He was fired Nov. 9.

--Foxnews.com

Joe Paterno had a great football coaching career.  It's a shame that it was clouded by the Jerry Sandusky scandal at the end.