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Paterno to have hip replaced

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Penn State coach Joe Paterno has been in pain all season. He hopes to take care of that problem very soon. Paterno, who turns 82 Dec. 21, said after the Nittany Lions' 34-7 victory yesterday against Indiana that he likely will have replacement surgery on his right hip a week from today.

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November 16, 2008  11:39 AM ET
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A speedy recovery to you JoePa, you are the class of NCAA football.

November 16, 2008  12:24 PM ET
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Agreed Chasin' Utleys. A speedy recovery for a good coach. Let him coach for as long as he wants.

November 16, 2008  01:48 PM ET
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I think for the 1st time in his life he realizes this could be it. God bless and love Joe Paterno! You are THE man!We love ya in Texas!! Cheers to Joepa!

November 16, 2008  02:18 PM ET
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Hats off to one of the greatest!! Wish you all the luck in the world Joe Pa.

November 16, 2008  08:23 PM ET
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Originally posted 12:24 PM ET  11.16 by J. HOVA: BROOKLYN

Agreed Chasin' Utleys. A speedy recovery for a good coach. Let him coach for as long as he wants.

Is he coaching now...?

November 17, 2008  09:39 AM ET
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We can rebuild him to make him stronger and faster and live forever. JoePa for President in 2020.

November 17, 2008  02:03 PM ET
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did you guys know that JoePa's wife makes him roll up his pants because she doesnt want them to get grass stains on them...seriously...that is adorable

November 17, 2008  06:02 PM ET
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Originally posted 02:18 PM ET  11.16 by Brockone76

Hats off to one of the greatest!! Wish you all the luck in the world Joe Pa.

I hear ya Bama...right there along side with the great Bear!

 
November 18, 2008  11:52 PM ET
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The class of college football if not all of sports. Godspeed.

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