[Tuck4Bama]

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Joe Paterno's salary is no longer one of the most closely guarded secrets in college sports. The Penn State coach will earn more than $500,000 this year.

The State Employees' Retirement System released Paterno's salary Thursday, more than a week after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that his salary and those of other top Penn State officials are public information.

Paterno was paid $427,220 in the first 10 months of 2007 -- putting his year-end salary on track to be $512,664. He was paid $490,638 last year, according to the retirement system.
"I'm paid well. I'm not overpaid," Paterno said earlier in the day, during an interview with reporters about his upcoming College Football Hall of Fame induction. "I got all the money I need."

Penn State coach Joe Paterno's salary -- more than $500,000 -- finally revealed - NCAA Football - Yahoo! Sports

[Lefty Noob]

Considering his accomplishments, and how many coaches make more than a million a year these days, I think JoePa's a bargain.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Considering his accomplishments, and how many coaches make more than a million a year these days, I think JoePa's a bargain.

I bet when he first started coaching he got 50 bucks..

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Considering his accomplishments, and how many coaches make more than a million a year these days, I think JoePa's a bargain.

Ditto...he makes the All-underpaid squad...

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I bet when he first started coaching he got 50 bucks..

Ha ha, you're probably not too far off. He's been around a long, long time.

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Considering his accomplishments, and how many coaches make more than a million a year these days, I think JoePa's a bargain.

You are right. He could have broken the bank had he wanted too.