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Poorman on Paterno Series

Mike Poorman is writing a series of columns chronicling the impact of Joe Paterno over the 34 years Poorman has written about and been a part of Penn State. Follow the articles at the links below.

Column	Joe Paterno and State College
	17 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	Joe Paterno was Penn State. But he was of State College. It was where he became a man, married, raised a family and never left. In the words of one professor, "Joe Paterno mapped this town. He mapped it." [Read More]

Column	The Paterno Class
	17 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	When Joe Paterno (far left) was approached regarding the creation of a communications course about him and the media, the coach balked. “Awww,” he said, “... I don’t have enough time to teach a class too.” No problem. Someone else did the teaching, and the students did the learning. [Read More]

Column	Joe Paterno and The Interview: One Coach, 22 Years, 581 Questions
	17 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	From 1984-2005, 20 Q&A’s filled 133 pages, covered 581 questions and went into magazines published by four different companies for magazines that went by five different names. The one constant? Joe Paterno. [Read More]

Column	Joe Paterno and The Penn State Student
	17 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Mike Poorman
	Joe Paterno was a man of the students. And a man for all semesters. They flocked to him, believed in him, revered him. And saw him up close, almost every day, for six decades. Paterno was perpetually approachable. [Read More]

Latest Joe Paterno News

	Penn State Football: 'A Memorial for Joe' DVD for Sale
	8 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
	Those interested in buying a DVD copy of the public memorial service for the late football coach Joe Paterno can do so through the website, memorialforjoe.com. [Read More]

	Public Hearing for 'Paterno Way' Proposal Expected in September
	9 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
	A public hearing on the proposed renaming of Park Avenue for Joe Paterno is tentatively scheduled for September, State College Borough Council President Don Hahn said Monday. [Read More]

	Peetz: Penn State Leaders Look to Engage Paterno Family; Retaining Public Status a Priority
	10 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
	Penn State's leadership is "very anxious to engage the Paterno family," board Chairwoman Karen Peetz said Friday. She also said university officials want to retain the school's public status. [Read More]

	Paterno Family: 'Surprised and Saddened' by Board of Trustees Report Outlining Decision to Fire Coach
	10 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
	The Paterno family, through its attorney, has issued a response to the Board of Trustees report outlining the decision to oust football coach Joe Paterno in wake of the Sandusky scandal. [Read More]

	Report: Gov. Corbett Says Joe Paterno Should Have Followed up on Report
	11 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	Gov. Corbett rehashed the decision to fire Joe Paterno, saying Thursday he wished the former Penn State football coach had done more upon learning of alleged child sexual abuse by his former assistant, Jerry Sandusky. [Read More]

	State College Council Keeps 'Paterno Way' Proposal in Play, Splits over Initial Hearing
	11 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
	With a 6-0 vote, State College Borough Council agreed Monday to have municipal leaders explore the "Paterno Way" idea in talks with Penn State and neighboring College Township. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Tuesday, Feb. 21
	13 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	Paterno products continue to sell, the Centre Daily Times reports. Plus, a Patriot-News headline asks: Is this the real Jerry Sandusky? Here's the news-and-sports rundown for Tuesday. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Friday, Feb. 17
	14 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	THON is hours away. Bars confirm plans to close for State Patty's. Corbett says funding cuts not responsible for tuition hikes. Mickey Bergstein dies. Here's the Friday headline rundown. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Wednesday, Feb. 15
	14 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	Mass for Joe Paterno will be held in a Harrisburg church, according to the AP. Plus, "The Joe We Know" is coming to the State Theatre, Onward State reports. Here's Wednesday's rundown. [Read More]

	Paterno Viewings, Memorial Costs Near $30,000
	15 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
	Expenses for the two-day public viewing and memorial service for Joe Paterno were approximately $29,000. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Wednesday, Feb. 1
	16 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	Muralist Pilato plans to add images of Jay Paterno, Franco Harris and Phil Knight, per Onward State. Plus, Corbett ties aid to open records, per the Patriot-News. Here's the Wednesday rundown. [Read More]

Column	Guest Column: Joe Paterno, Penn State and Child Abuse
	16 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Guest Columnist
	"Who made the right and courageous choice?" guest columnist Duane Steiner asks. "Obviously, Paterno and McQueary did." [Read More]

	Penn State Shares Attendance Figures for Paterno Viewings
	16 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
	Nearly 40,000 people attended the University Park viewings last week for Joe Paterno, according to information shared by Penn State. [Read More]

	Penn State, State College Noon News & Features: Tuesday, Jan. 31
	16 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
	The IFC is trying to undercut State Patty's Day, as Onward State notes. Plus, THON is just around the corner. And Mike the Mailman reflects on honoring Paterno. Here's the Tuesday rundown. [Read More]

	Future of Mementos at Paterno Statue to Be Determined
	16 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
	The future of personal mementos left by hundreds of mourners at the Joe Paterno statue remains an open question. [Read More]