Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno and former Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie were both enshrined into the College Football Hall of Fame Saturday.
For Paterno, getting into the hall feels strange for a different reason. For most people it’s a final accolade, but Paterno is getting ready to start his 43rd season as coach.
“I’d rather do it now than when I’m dead,” he quipped.
Paterno, whose 372-125-3 career record places him one victory behind Bobby Bowden, the major college leader, said he was flattered by the honor.
“I appreciate the fact that people have said, ‘Hey, you’ve been an asset to college football and we want to acknowledge that,”‘ he said.
Paterno said his goal throughout his career has been to do what’s best for the game and Penn State.
“I’ve tried to be good for college football. I’m not saying I’ve been the best coach. But I’ve worked hard to be good because I really love college football,” he said.
Joe Paterno has done so much for college football that transcends past the gridiron. Thanks in large part to Paterno, Penn State’s football players continue to consistently demonstrate above-average academic success. Paterno and his wife Sue have also contributed over $4 million towards various departments and colleges.
Paterno is college football legend.
