Create a press release for Joe Paterno’s death.
Joe Paterno passed away January 22nd, 2012. A recent controversial figure, Paterno was a father, a coach and memorable man in the sports world. Paterno, affectionately nicknamed JoePa passed at the age of 85 from complications with lung cancer. Not only leaving behind his loving wife and five children, Paterno is leaving behind a complicated legacy with Penn State that will change the sports world long beyond the foreseeable future. Despite the charges brought against JoePa, Penn State mourns the loss of this incredible coach that impacted collegiate sports for decades coaching there for almost 50 years. During his tenure at Penn State he championed the football field for the Nittany Lions in addition to promoting academic and athletic cohesion. The loss of Paterno is a difficult one for thousands as recent scandal can greatly impact his legacy; but today JoePa is a loving father, husband and coach who completed his long life fighting for education and athleticism.
Craft an accompanying Facebook post.
Penn State and family mourns the loss of father, coach,and memorable figure as Joe Paterno passed away yesterday. Read more here (link to press release above).
Good job avoiding the scandal
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