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Which Penn State coach did Paterno follow?

  • Rip Engle

  • James Franklin

  • Bob Higgins

  • Bill O'Brien

Answer

Rip Engle, who coached Penn State from 1946 to 1949, was the predecessor of legendary coach Joe Paterno. Paterno took over the helm of the Nittany Lions in 1966 and went on to become one of the most successful coaches in college football history, leading the team to two national titles and five undefeated seasons.
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