Joe Paterno is 84 years old but has no intention of leaving the game of college football, even if it presents a danger to his health. While most coaches struggle with the stress of the game, JoePa seems to have issues avoiding contact on the field. The Penn State coach needed knee surgery after one of his players rolled into him during a 2006 game. Looks like something similar happened during practice Sunday.
According to Penn State, Paterno “was injured when he was blindsided by a player running a drill on the practice field. Paterno walked away after the collision.
Paterno conducted Monday morning’s coaches meeting via speaker phone from Mount Nittany Medical Center, where tests are being conducted to determine the extent of the injuries.”
Apparently he sustained a hairline fracture but won’t need surgery. He injured his shoulder and … wait for it … hip, confirming all stereotypes about the elderly. Looks like Penn State will have to make sure he totes his milk I.V. wherever he goes on the football field so as to avoid future injuries. And don’t be surprised if receiver Devon Smith gets kicked off the team for the hit — can’t mess with the boss like that!
