STATE COLLEGE, PA
Paterno last season 12 young worked as a quarterback coach. His departure is expected after last week’s school called the New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien to succeed JoePa as head coach. Paterno dismissed November 9.
“I want to program the best of luck in carrying on academic excellence and athletics that has characterized the University for several decades,” Jay Paterno said in a statement.
Jay Paterno said he and O’Brien talks this week and two “reached the conclusion” he’s not going to be a part of the new staff. He plans to take several weeks to consult with his wife and family of options within and outside of football.
Helping His father and mother, Sue, dealing with Joe Paterno treatment for lung cancer is also a priority. Joe Paterno spirits “and he continued to fight”, Jay Paterno said in a telephone interview Tuesday while cleaning his Office.