More than 12,000 people paid tribute to Joe Paterno in a campus memorial this past Thursday. There was a 2 1/2 hour gathering filled with students, football stars and fans that capped the three days of mourning on campus. He was saluted for his commitment to sportsmanship, loyalty, teamwork, good character, academics and winning with honor.
The New England Patriots have Billy Cundiff to thank for their trip to the Super Bowl. The Ravens' kicker missed a 32-yard field goal with 11 seconds left in the game to let the Patriots win 23-20 this past sunday. The Patriots are 7-1 in AFC title games.
The New York Giants are on their way to the Super Bowl once again after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in overtime. Lawrence Tynes put up the winning field goal. Eli Manning went 32 of 58 for 316 yards and two touchdowns.
Joe Paterno, long-time Penn State football coach, died this past sunday after a long battle of lung cancer. He was 85. His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled."
