Wednesday, November 9, 2011

News Alert: Paterno Says He Plans to Retire at Season's End

Breaking News Alert
The New York Times
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 -- 11:08 AM EST
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Joe Paterno Announces His Intention to Retire

Penn State Coach Joe Paterno announced Wednesday that he plans to retire at the end of the football season, though it remains unclear if the university will allow him to coach that long in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal that has implicated top school officials.

The New York Times reported Tuesday that Penn State's Board of Trustees had determined that Paterno would not coach next season, but was still discussing the precise timing of his exit. Despite Paterno's statement Wednesday, his immediate future is still in the hands of the board, which is scheduled to meet Friday. Gov. Tom Corbett plans to be in attendance.

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