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29 quotes by Joe Paterno

Joseph Vincent "Joe" Paterno (/pəˈtɜrnoʊ/; December 21, 1926 – January 22, 2012), sometimes referred to as "JoePa", was an American college football player and coach who was the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1966 to 2011. With 409 victories, Paterno is the winningest coach in FBS history. His career ended with his dismissal from the team as a result of the Penn State child sex abuse scandal. Paterno was born in Brooklyn,...
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When a team outgrows individual performance and learns team confidence, excellence becomes a reality.

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You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.

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Believe deep down in your heart that you're destined to do great things.

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Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks.

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We shall act with good intentions, but at times we will be wrong. When we are, let us admit it and try to right the situation.

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What is a coach? We are teachers. Educators. We have the same obligations as all teachers, except we probably have more influence over young people... →

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Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy.

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In every life, there have to be some shadows. Look at me. My life has been filled with sunshine. A beautiful and caring wife. Five healthy children.... →

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Its the name on the front of the jersey that matters most, not the one on the back.

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Success without honor is an unseasoned dish; it will satisfy your hunger, but it won't taste good.

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The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

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The minute you think you've got it made, disaster is just around the corner.

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To teach an academic subject is certainly not easy, but compared to coaching, it is. We can say 'two plus two is four' to every kid and be... →

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