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Joe was given a death sentence.

When he was canned, I wrote that Joe probably wouldn't live for another year. Sadly, it seems like this is coming true.

Yesterday, from CBS Sports, we get this: JoePa back in hospital over cancer complications

Former Penn State coach Joe Paterno is back in the hospital. His family says he was admitted Friday for observation due to minor complications from cancer treatments, his family said.
In a statement released to the Associated Press, his family said that the 85-year-old Paterno continues to undergo a "regimen of treatments" after being diagnosed two months ago with what they have termed a treatable form of lung cancer.
The family hoped his latest stay would be brief. He most recently was in the hospital last month after re-breaking his pelvis following a fall at home. That stay also allowed Paterno to continue taking his cancer treatments, which have included radiation and chemotherapy.

Finally, I agree with Joe Paterno's statement that, "The first priority in this crisis is to serve the best interests of the victims ... everyone involved is entitled to due process."

I'm praying for Joe Paterno's recovery. Those who read my initial posts know that my interest in this story comes from the fact that Joe Paterno was a personal hero - and I have no connections whatsoever to Penn State or Pennsylvania.

I'm glad to read his statement that ""[t]he first priority in this crisis is to serve the best interests of the victims." It certainly beats his earlier reference to the boys who were raped (or otherwise molested) by Jerry Sandusky as "the kids who were victims or whatever they want to say."

Finally, I agree with Joe Paterno's statement that, "The first priority in this crisis is to serve the best interests of the victims ... everyone involved is entitled to due process."

I still don't know what he knew...but it seems that (as a PSU fan -- relatives has season tickets since the 1930s) if he knew about the abuse and told the trustees... JoePa should've followed up. Unfortunately, he didn't follow up.

I am praying for him to get through the treatments.