A while back I linked to a good article by the SportsProf on the sad state of Penn State football. The big problem of course is that coaching legend Joe Paterno no longer seems able to produce a winning team and he doesn’t realize it. Lots of people have come here searching on info about JoePa, so this is obviously a popular (and sensitive) subject.
Well, the SportsProf has put up a Part II. As always, it’s well thought-out and well-written. One of his main points is that as a coach, Paterno always expected his players to put the team first and not think as much about themselves. If they weren’t quite good enough to start, then they should accept their role and do the best they can without complaining. The irony is that Paterno isn’t doing that now with himself. He is no longer the best coach for Penn State, but he refuses to admit it.
I really hope it doesn’t end badly. Coach Paterno has earned an honorable and graceful exit.