Joe P. Meza the Penn State football coach biography
Joseph Vincent Meza born December 21 1926 in Brooklyn New York died January 22 2012 in State College Pennsylvania. A Brown University graduate he spent 16 years as Rip Engle assistant then coached Penn State from 1966 to 2011 leading the Nittany Lions to national titles in 1982 and 1986 undefeated seasons in 1968 69 and 73 and a career Division I record 409 wins. He served in World War II and married Suzanne Pohland in 1962 with five Penn State attending children.
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Paterno dies after long Penn State era ends in scandal
Joe Paterno, longtime Penn State coach and symbolic figure, dies at 85 from lung cancer after Sandusky scandal. The firing note delivered at his home followed a board vote amid upheaval, with successors and supporters reflecting on a turbulent career and legacy.
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Buckeyes Top Illini Behind Hill and Prahalis Clutch Play
Ohio State outlasted Illinois 96 84 as Taylor Hill and Samantha Prahalis carried the charge in the closing minutes. Prahalis scored 28 points with five rebounds and six assists while Hill added 26 as the Buckeyes (19 1, 6 1) extended their win streak to four. Stokes iced the victory with key free throws in the final minute.
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Brady powers Patriots past Ravens to fifth Super Bowl
Tom Brady led a resilient New England drive as Billy Cundiff’s 32 yard miss with 11 seconds leftsealed a 23 20 win over Baltimore in the AFC championship. Brady threw 239 yards with two interceptions but a 1 yard TD run provided the decisive score. The Patriots advance to face the Giants for the title.
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Giants reach Super Bowl with OT win over 49ers
Lawrence Tynes boots a 31-yard overtime field goal after Eli Manning drives the Giants to victory, 20-17, over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship. New York (12-7) advances to face the New England Patriots in Indianapolis on Feb. 5.
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Amherst Clinches White West in 4-2 Win Over Brecksville
Amherst defeats Brecksville 4-2 at the Brooklyn Recreation Center to clinch the White West title for the second straight year and earn a bye in Baron Cup II. Brecksville remains alive for a Baron Cup II berth with potential for a fifth meeting.
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