Paterno yells his way to a 2005 victory over the Wildcats

EVANSTON, IL - SEPTEMBER 24: Head coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions yells at linebacker Kevin Darling #39 against the Northwestern Wildcats September 24, 2005 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. Penn State won 34-29. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Rooting for Penn State over the Aggies in 2007

SAN ANTONIO - DECEMBER 29: of the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Valero Alamo Bowl on December 29, 2007 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

A 2001 victory over Ohio State

27 Oct 2001 : Penn State head coach Joe Paterno is celebrated by his team after defeating Ohio State the at Beaver Field in State College, Pennsylvania . Penn State won 29-27. This was Paterno's 324th career win. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire/Allsport

Joe versus the Orangemen in September 2009

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: of the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Syracuse Orangemen before the start of their game against the Syracuse Orangemen Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium September 12, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

Paterno at the 2006 Orange Bowl

Joe Paterno head Coach of Penn State with the Orange Bowl award at the FedEx Orange Bowl between Penn State and Florida State at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida on January 3, 2006. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Penn State versus Alabama in 2010

of the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Paterno marked his 500th game as head coach in 2007

SAN ANTONIO - DECEMBER 29: of the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Texas A&M Aggies during the Valero Alamo Bowl on December 29, 2007 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Penn State won 24-17. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

After beating Tennessee in the 2007 Outback Bowl

Penn State coach Joe Paterno at a post-game press conference at the Outback Bowl on January 1, 2007 in Tampa, Florida. Penn State defeated Tennessee 20 - 10. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Fake Jopas at the 2008 Orange Bowl

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 3: XXXX of the Penn State Nittany Lions XXXXX of the Florida State Seminoles in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl at Dolphins Stadium on January 3, 2005 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Penn State verus Temple in 2009

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: of the Penn State Nittany Lions during a game against the Temple Owls on September 19, 2009 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

Penn State versus the Gators in the 2005 Outback Bowl

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions directs play of quarterback Matt McGloin #11 against the Florida Gators January 1, 2010 in the 25th Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Questioning the refs at Ohio Stadium in 2010

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 13: at Ohio Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** name

Penn State versus Michigan State in 2010

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Head coach Joe Paterno of the Penn State Nittany Lions stands on the sideline during a game against the Michigan State Spartans on November 27, 2010 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The Spartans won 28-22. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Paterno and the media in September 2011

STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 3: Penn State head coach Joe Paterno addresses the media after the game against the Indiana State Sycamores on September 3, 2011 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Paterno in West Virginia, 1988

OCTOBER 29: Head Coach Joe Paterno of Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions looks on during a game against University of West Virginia on October 29, 1988. West Virginia won 51-30. (Photo by: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)