Paterno was on Penn State’s staff for 17 seasons, 12 of which he served as the quarterbacks coach. He was the mastermind for creating Penn State’s “HD offense” which utilized skill players to touch the ball in a variety of ways. Derrick Williams (2005-2008) is one of many players who thrived in this system. Previously, Paterno served as the tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator. Prior to being on the PSU staff, he served as a graduate assistant at Virginia from 1990–92, Wide Receivers and Tight Ends Coach at Connecticut in 1993, and as the quarterbacks coach at James Madison in 1994. Paterno’s coaching career at Penn State came to an end following the hiring of new head coach Bill O’Brien on January 7, 2012. In 2011 Jay was named best quarterbacks coach in the Big Ten by rivals.com. In 2008, he was named one of the best offensive coaches in the country following a rose bowl season. Jay coached Micheal Robinson to a Heisman finalist season in 2005.
Jay Paterno’s Biography, Net Worth, Fact, Career, Awards and Life Story
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