Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Paterno Press Release
State College, PA- Sources are reporting the death of Joe Paterno, long time Penn State Football coach and inspiration to the college football league. Paterno had suffered a long term battle with lung cancer, which complications from were deemed as the reason of death.
A highlight of Paterno's career was in 2007, when he was inducted into the College Football Coach hall of fame after his 55th year coaching. Starting as assistant coach at Penn state in 1950, Paterno eventually found himself head coach in 1966 and held on to that position until 2011.
The Penn State campus has been rumored to be seeking a statue for Paterno, in the memory of his great achievements while he was head coach there.
"I'm not as concerned about me. What's happened to me has been great. I got five great kids. Seventeen grandchildren" - Joe Paterno
While Penn State has not officially released information about Paterno's death, we do want to take this moment to remember all the achievements he has made in his lifetime.
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Great Post! I think it covered the necessary points, informing the reader while drawing attention to the situation which allowed the reader to desire further details. I like that you included a quote from Paterno himself, however, you will want to include a citation for this. The Facebook follow up is appropriate though a little longer than typically Facebook posts may be.
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I agree, great post! I like that you gave brief highlights of his career and included one of his quotes. Giving just enough detail but leaving room for the readers to go and learn more on their own about this great coach's career.
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