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December 9, 2010, 08:19 AM
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In a stunning move, Joe Paterno announced his retirement today, retracting earlier announcements saying he would return in 2011.

"Urban Meyer thinks he can gain sympathy by quitting before our game." Paterno responded at his weekly press conference.

"He cannot quit. I'm retiring. All of the ESPN segments will have to be about me. The team.. I've only asked them to win over 400 for themselves... they have to win one more for me. They have to want to win one for me more than Florida wants to win one for Urban."

Paterno fielded numerous questions about what he would do during his retirement.

"I don't know what I'll do. I have no hobbies other than football. I don't play golf. Sue doesn't want me in the kitchen." (reporters laugh)

"I think I may move into a consulting position, focus on recruiting... look at position battles for next year... tell Jay Paterno to make a Quarterback good for once. Look at that Auburn kid... #2... He was just McGloins size last year. He's now what, six six? Find out what they're doing in Auburn. I might call some plays and stay on the sidelines. Yell at a few people. It's fun. It's fun for the kids."

When asked if he would spend time with his family like Urban Meyer, Paterno responded... "I've been truly blessed. I have five wonderful kids and seventeen grandchildren. Holidays at my house have 40-50 people over for dinner. I'm not going anywhere near that. I might take up fishing. Put up holiday decorations or something."

Joe, I believe I speak for all of Penn State... we wish you well in your retirement and look forward to seeing you on the sideline next year anyway.

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December 9, 2010  08:55 AM ET
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That's funny stuff. Todd Blackledge was a recruit in 1979 and Penn State's competitors on the recruiting trail were already nudging recruits and saying, "you know, Joe won't be there forever..."

December 9, 2010  11:56 AM ET
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So, how's that job at the Onion?

;)

(Brilliant work, Grue)

December 9, 2010  12:38 PM ET
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Originally posted 11:56 AM ET  12.09 by buck-i-O-6's-girl

So, how's that job at the Onion?;)(Brilliant work, Grue)

Thanks, B-i-G & GLS.

December 9, 2010  12:40 PM ET
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Well done, sir! JoePA doesn't let ANYBODY one-up him, LOL! That guy can compete in dang near anything, even retirement notices...

December 9, 2010  01:36 PM ET
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lol

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December 9, 2010  03:55 PM ET
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JoePa retiring would be like Pontiac, Plymouth, Oldsmobile or Mercury to stop making cars.

Preposterous.

December 9, 2010  04:22 PM ET
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I confess that I did go to various news sites to verify this after reading the first paragraph. Nicely done Grue.

December 9, 2010  04:31 PM ET
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Meyer retiring is just an another reminder of how special Joe Pa is.

December 9, 2010  04:34 PM ET
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Just heard on the radio- it is official- Joe Pa will be the new UF head coach ;)

December 9, 2010  04:37 PM ET
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Originally posted 04:22 PM ET  12.09 by Orac

I confess that I did go to various news sites to verify this after reading the first paragraph. Nicely done Grue.

:)

Thanks.

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December 9, 2010  06:38 PM ET
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Go Joe Pa!

December 9, 2010  07:21 PM ET
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Originally posted 04:31 PM ET  12.09 by BS&B:TrustInO-6

Meyer retiring is just an another reminder of how special Joe Pa is.

Yea. Meyer is 46; the same years that JoePa has been HC @ PSU!

December 10, 2010  12:09 AM ET
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Now that my heart is back in my chest.

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December 11, 2010  08:00 AM ET
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Originally posted 05:34 PM ET  12.09 by GrandTheftHarley

Lemme ask, BS&B...are youall in Gator Nation gonna miss Urban? Or was it time for him to go?

Both

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