The Penn State Nittany Lions have gave legendary coach Joe Paterno a 3-year contract extension that will take him through the 2011 season.

“There’s no reason for me not to think that I can go for a while,” Paterno said. “Now how long is a while? I don’t know.”

JoePa turns 82 this Sunday; he’ll be 85-years old at the end of this recently received contract extension, yet I have no doubt he’ll coach beyond 2011. Coaching is Paterno’s life and he’ll continue to do it until he’s 6-feet under.