Joe Paterno Press Release

Create a press release for Joe Paterno’s death (review the Media Dead Wrong to Repeat False Report of Paterno's Death article discussed in the 5-1 Discussion). Craft an accompanying Facebook post. Hint: Consider ways to make this story meaningful to a wide audience and not just an announcement of a potential tragic loss.

Penn State Legend Joe Paterno Dies Amid Controversy

The long celebrated, and recently villainized, Penn State coach Joe Paterno passed away at Mount Nittany Medical Center Sunday morning from lung cancer. Paterno, known to friends as "JoePa", built his reputation as a driven, dedicated football coach who ushered no less than 250 former student players to the NFL.

His last days were clouded by the controversy surrounding the Sandusky sex abuse scandal, and allegations that Paterno violated the legal and moral obligation to report abuse immediately.

Despite recent events, the Paterno family point to Joe's ongoing dedication to the ideals of honor, ethical sport and hard work.


Facebook Post: Long Celebrated, Recently Villanized. Penn State legend Joe Paterno dies of lung cancer.