Amid scandal, revered PSU coach Joe Paterno dies

Sunday, January 22, 2012 | 10:58 a.m. CST; updated 5:13 p.m. CST, Sunday, January 22, 2012

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.  — Happy Valley was perfect for Joe Paterno, a place where "JoePa" knew best, where he not only won more football games than any other major college coach, but won them the right way: with integrity and sportsmanship. A place where character came first, championships second.

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