Memorial service is fitting salute to Paterno
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Nike chairman Phil Knight, son Jay Paterno and players from each of Joe Paterno’s six decades at Penn State are among those who speak at Paterno’s memorial service.
Joe Paterno dies at 85
Paterno, the former Penn State football coach who was among the most admired figures in college sports but whose reputation was shattered in the wake of a child-abuse scandal involving a longtime assistant, has died. He was 85.
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Paterno’s final interview: ‘I just did what I thought was best’
Joe Paterno made his only extensive comments on the Penn State abuse scandal and its fallout in an exclusive interview with The Post's Sally Jenkins.
Audio excerpts from the Paterno-Jenkins interview
Previously unpublished excerpts from Joe Paterno's final interview with The Washington Post's Sally Jenkins.
Joe Paterno memorial service: Phil Knight says coach is not the villain in Penn State scandal
Nike chairman and co-founder defends Nittany Lions coach in eulogy and says of Board of Trustees, “Who is the real trustee?”
Thoughts on the passing of Coach Joe Paterno
The best way to keep the legendary Penn State football coach’s memory alive is to follow his example, writes former player LaVar Arrington.
Double duty for Bill O’Brien
New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien prepares for Super Bowl XLVI and to succeed Joe Paterno as head coach at Penn State.
OPINION: Paterno’s record for others to judge
COLUMN | Joe Paterno went from an icon of integrity to a symbol of negligence, leaving a very human legacy.
Players to carry on Joe Paterno’s legacy
More than 800 were in State College to honor an extraordinary man.
Leadership at Paterno’s memorial
In bringing up the elephant in the room, Phil Knight offered not only condolences but real leadership.
Penn State seniors ask: What next?
As school mourns the death of Joe Paterno, this spring’s graduates wonder whether their job prospects will be hurt by the child sex-abuse scandal that rocked the university.
Joe Paterno funeral: Westboro Baptist Church plans protest, services set
Public viewing of former Penn State coach is set for Tuesday with funeral Wednesday and memorial service Thursday in State College, Pa. Church plans to bring its anti-homosexuality message to State College.
Video
Video: 'We've got a problem, I think'
The Post's Sally Jenkins discusses her exclusive interview with Paterno, in which he speaks about the abuse scandal that forced him from his job.
Excerpts from the Paterno interview
Joe Paterno made his first extensive comments on the Penn State abuse scandal and its fallout in an exclusive interview with The Post’s Sally Jenkins. The interview took place Jan. 12 and 13.
Sally Jenkins discusses Paterno story
VIDEO: Sally Jenkins was on ESPN to discuss her interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
Poll: Joe Paterno’s actions in Penn State sex abuse scandal
How do you feel about Joe Paterno’s actions after learning of alleged sexual abuse by a longtime assistant coach?
D.C. area fans mourn Paterno
For Washington-area graduates and fans of Penn State University, the death of legendary football coach Joe Paterno unleashed a flood of conflicting emotions.
Joe Paterno dies
Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno passed away Sunday morning after battle with lung cancer
Photos
Photos: Paterno takes a look back
Images of Paterno — from some of his earliest career achievements through the interview in his home.
Joe Paterno interview: Sally Jenkins discusses her talk with ex-Penn State coach
Washington Post columnist Sally Jenkins hosts a live discussion with readers about her exclusive interview with former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno.
Post Sports Live: Arrington on Paterno
LaVar Arrington offers his reaction to Joe Paterno's first lengthy comments about the Sandusky scandal.
Reaction to the Paterno interview
Former Penn State linebacker LaVar Arrington writes about his reaction to Joe Paterno’s first interview since the child sex abuse scandal surfaced.
Joe Paterno interview: Ex-Penn State coach draws sympathy for cancer fight, not comments
After legendary former coach tells Sally Jenkins his side of the story of the Jerry Sandusky child sex-abuse scandal, initial reaction indicates that few minds were changed.
The case against Sandusky
A look at the victims and events in the case against Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, as reported by the grand jury that investigated.
Complete video coverage
Interviews, news conferences and analysis since the news first broke in early November.
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