Career of Pennsylvania State University Coach Joe Paterno

Students react while demonstrating against the termination of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno at State College, Pennsylvania, November 9, 2011. (Reuters)

Joe Paterno and his wife, Susan, come to the doorway of their home to thank supporters gathered outside their home after John Surma, chairman and chief executive officer of the Penn State Board of Trustees, announced the firing of Paterno as head football

Penn State associate football coach Joe Paterno directs players at State College, Pa., January 28, 1965. (AP)

Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno waves as he gets a victory ride in the Louisiana Superdome after winning the national championship with a 27-23 win over Georgia in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, January 1, 1983. (AP)

Penn State head caoch Joe Paterno yells at officials after his team was penalized for clipping against the University of Wisconsin in the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers were defeated by Penn State 34-31, October

Penn State coach Joe Paterno watches the college football game against Youngstown State from the side lines in State College, Pa., September 16, 2006. (AP)

Penn State coach Joe Paterno Yells at officials from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in State College, Pa. Penn State won 31-20, November 14, 2009. (AP)

Ashley Buchan holds her 4-year-old nephew Caleb Anthony, as she reaches to touch the face of the statue of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno outside Beaver Stadium, October 8, 2010. (AP)

Penn State head coach Joe Paterno, left, gets out of the way of tight Nate Cadogan (83) during warm-ups before an NCAA college football game against Purdue in State College, October 15, 2011. (AP)

Penn State head coach Joe Paterno talks with reporters after recording his 409th career win after defeating Illinois 10-7 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, October 29, 2011. (AP)