Campus pauses in memory of Joe Paterno
Photo posted January 26, 2012 in
Sports, News, Joe Paterno by Shawn Inglima
Life at the University Park campus of Penn State slowed to a crawl this afternoon as more than 10,000 people filled the Bryce Jordan Center and thousands of others watched video coverage of a memorial for football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday.
Sue Paterno is overwhelmed with emotion as she receives a standing ovation after arriving at the Bryce Jordan Center for a memorial for her husband, legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. She was seated with their son, David Paterno. This photo was first posted to OnwardState.com, where it received more than 1,500 likes and 139 comments from Facebook fans in a matter of hours. / Photo by Shawn Inglima
Sue Paterno waves to the crowd at the Bryce Jordan Center after being introduced by former Penn State and NFL football player Kenny Jackson, who was delivering a eulogy for her husband, Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. / Photo by Shawn Inglima
A picture of Joe Paterno is displayed on video monitors at the Bryce Jordan Center as people begin to take their seats before a memorial to coach Joe Paterno. Tickets to the event were distributed online in a matter of minutes after they became available Tuesday morning. / Photo by Shawn Inglima
Nike founder and chairman Phil Knight presents a spirited defense of Joe Paterno's actions in the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal as former Penn State quarterback Jimmy Cefalo listens. / Photo by Shawn Inglima
