TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A jovial Joe Paterno reiterates that he has no plans to stop coaching after this week’s Outback Bowl.
The 84-year-old Penn State coach said during a news conference Tuesday that he “honest to goodness” has not entertained thoughts of stepping down after 45 seasons leading the Nittany Lions.
Sitting beside Florida’s Urban Meyer, Paterno says rumors he may quit after Saturday’s game against the Gators are “ridiculous.” He says he feels great and is still having fun coaching.
Paterno also says he’s not happy to see Meyer leaving coaching after the Outback Bowl. Meyer announced his resignation earlier this month because of health concerns and because he says he wants to spend more time with his family.
