TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Joe Paterno insists rumors regarding his future will not affect the way Penn State approaches recruiting.
The 84-year-old coach expects to return for a 46th season leading the Nittany Lions and said Sunday that he and his staff have targeted a number of prospects they believe could help the program.
Speaking the morning after Penn State’s 37-24 loss to Florida in the Outback Bowl, Paterno said he hasn’t received any questions about his future from recruits considering the Nittany Lions.
Paterno also said he’s never believed a player should base his decision to sign with Penn State on football alone.
