Paterno, 84, and school President Graham Spanier are removed by Penn State's Board of Trustees in a unanimous decision. Paterno earlier said he would retire at the end of the season, his 46th as head coach.Joe Paterno's 46-year run as one of college football's most respected and successful coaches ended abruptly and ingloriously Wednesday night when Penn State's Board of Trustees, in an executive session, fired Paterno and school President Graham Spanier in the wake of a child-abuse sex scandal that has rocked the campus and the nation.
Senh: I guess they're not waiting until the Paterno retires at the end of the season.
