Bedtime Fan Fuss - Ageless Wonder

After a tumultuous start to the decade, Joe Paterno's age is finally a good thing. His Achilles heel, the thorn in his side, the reason he should've retired, age. Now, it's the thing that sets him apart. And the word "old" is being replaced by "experienced."

On Tuesday, the Associated Press named Penn State's JoePa as the NCAA Division 1A Coach of the Year. Congratulations, not just for such a successful season (Penn State finished third in the rankings behind only USC and Texas), but also for proving the naysayers wrong.

For a great article about subject, check out The Broad Street Journal article "Pennsylvania’s College Football Powerhouses: A Study in Contrasts," written by Mark Tavani.