After a mistaken account last night, the Paterno family have announced that long time Penn State Coach, Joe Paterno, has died. Here is more from USA Today.
Paterno had been in the hospital since Jan. 13 as he dealt with treatment related to lung cancer. On Saturday, his family released a statement saying major college football’s winningest coach was in serious condition. Word spread that he was near death. On campus inState College, hundreds of students and fans gathered for an impromptu vigil at his statue across from the football field.
He died early Sunday morning, his family making the announcement in a statement:
“He died as he lived. He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life had been. His ambitions were far reaching, but he never believed he had to leave this Happy Valley to achieve them. He was a man devoted to his family, his university, his players and his community.”
While Paterno’s coaching career ended in controversy, he did touch the lives of countless players, alumni, and fans.
H/T: The Gateway Pundit
Matt
I believe that future generations should have the same opportunities that myself, and those that came before me, had. My parents taught me that I could do anything I wanted to do. I don’t want to have to tell my daughter, “You can do whatever the government tells you to do.” We are at a crossroads in this country; are we going to be free, or are we going to be slaves to the nanny state. I choose freedom.
Very sad Matt.