Jay Paterno is no longer affiliated with Penn State University. According to Paterno, he and incoming coach Bill O’Brien “reached the conclusion” he would not be retained as part of O’Brien’s staff. Paterno served 17 years as an assistant at PSU under his father, the last 12 as quarterbacks coach.

The move was not unexpected. Keeping a Paterno on staff didn’t mesh with the whole “fresh start” motif. His performance was suspect (see: McGloin/Bolden 2010-11). O’Brien, himself a quarterback coach, would surely want to implement his own regime. His name is noteworthy, but this process, in the coaching world, was routine. CNN terming this “quitting Penn State amid scandal” is a gross mischaracterization.

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