We were ahead. I didn't want to do a lot of dumb things and give them an easy one, ... I thought we played the game the way we'd like to play. If I had to do it over again, I'd probably play the game the same way. I don't know what I could tell you that I'd do differently.
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Few are capable of giving as accurate an assessment of the Big Ten's parity as Paterno, who has watched programs perceived to be inferior improve over the past 10 years not only with better recruits but also with quality coaches. When I first got in the league there were a couple guys I thought I could out-coach, ... I can't out-coach anyone right now in this league.Joe Paterno
This year has been one of the most rewarding and to win it this way at the end of the year it's a great tribute to these kids and these coaching staff. I'm so pleased for these guys. They came off a couple of lousy years and they decided enough is enough.
Joe Paterno
I sat him out for a long time, and I watched him, and he went over on the scout team and worked his butt off, didn't pout, and the coaches thought he should have another shot. So I gave him another shot.
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I've always thought they've done a great job. If I hadn't felt that way, when we had problems last year, I would have asked some of them to leave, regardless of who they were.
Joe Paterno
You have to perform at a consistently higher level than others. That's the mark of a true professional.
Joe Paterno
The thing about Wisconsin, you've got to beat them. They're not going to beat themselves. They're not going to give you the ball. They're not going to do stupid things. If we're going to win, we've got to win.
Joe Paterno
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