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A new hip and a contract

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 | Bowl Games, College Football | No Comments

He is almost 82 and showing no signs of retiring. Joe Paterno just signed a contract extension through 2011, the Hall of Famer and winning-est coach in college football history confirmed the contract today. Paterno had replacement surgery on his hip Nov 23rd and has said he feels fine. Penn State also worked in a safeguard in case they change there mind. “It was also agreed that the parties might re-evaluate their circumstances and alter the arrangement by either shortening or extending its length as necessary,” The Nittany Lions have had an amazing season so far at 11-1 and will be in the Rose Bowl playing No. 5 Southern California.

Tags: Joe Paterno, Nittany Lions, Penn State