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Joe Paterno's Penn State career
Photos from legendary college football coach Joe Paterno's Penn State career.
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Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno, 85, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 after experiencing health complications from lung cancer. He was 85. Paterno, nicknamed "JoePa," holds the record for the most victories by an NCAA Division I football coach (409). Paterno was diagnosed with cancer in November 2011, days after getting ousted as head coach in the aftermath of the child sex abuse charges against former assistant Jerry Sandusky. - AP
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PHOTOS: School starts for Decatur students
Students across Decatur and Henry County started school on Thursday. The majority of metro schools will begin their school year Monday.
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PHOTOS: Georgia State hits field for opening practice
High temperatures can’t slow energy at Georgia State’s opening practice. The Panthers have plenty of new players on the team this season.
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PHOTOS: Georgia Bulldogs hold first fall football practice July 31
The Georgia Bulldogs held their first fall practice of the football season on Thursday, July 31.
PHOTOS: New Fulton school prepares for school year
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