Joe Paterno Passes Away at 85.
National Football Foundation Statement, DALLAS, Jan. 22, 2012 - Coach Joe Paterno, a 2007 inductee into
the College Football Hall of Fame from Penn State, passed away today at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. He was 85.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Paterno. He stands at the very top of the mountain in terms of his coaching accomplishments, and his dedication to the education of his players set the standard for entire college football world.
On multiple occasions, the National Football Foundation saluted his never-ending passion and commitment to the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sue, his family, and the entire Penn State community," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning and NFF President & CEO Steven J. Hatchell in a joint statement. Paterno was born December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He has five children and 17 grandchildren.
the College Football Hall of Fame from Penn State, passed away today at Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. He was 85.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Coach Paterno. He stands at the very top of the mountain in terms of his coaching accomplishments, and his dedication to the education of his players set the standard for entire college football world.
On multiple occasions, the National Football Foundation saluted his never-ending passion and commitment to the game. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sue, his family, and the entire Penn State community," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning and NFF President & CEO Steven J. Hatchell in a joint statement. Paterno was born December 21, 1926 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He has five children and 17 grandchildren.
With Deep Sadness - Notre Dame Prep Coach Scott Bemis passes...
Our condolences to the Bemis families and the entire Notre Dame Prep community. May his soul rest in perfect peace. We are greatly saddened by the passing away of Coach Bemis. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Bemis families always. The school's only coach since its inception in 2002, Bemis took a leave of absence from coaching and teaching in mid-September after an MRI revealed the tumor. But his condition worsened. Bemis started the Notre Dame football program and led the Saints to consecutive state championships in 2007 and 2008. Scott was 57-32 in eight seasons. He is survived by his wife and four children.
