I felt that after 10 years it was time for a fresh approach.

A decision of this magnitude is never spontaneous. My job is to make sure the journal operates smoothly.

After people have been doing their jobs for 10 years, it's not uncommon in the journalistic industry for changes.

There is absolutely no connection.

Nothing specifically about his approach, but we feel there are some changes in emphasis that we would like to make in the journal. We felt this is the time to make the change.

This is an important milestone for the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Foundation. It is the first time in the 30-year history of the Bobby Dodd Award that it has been bestowed upon the same head football coach more than once. It is gratifying to again present the Award to Coach Paterno, who also received the award in 1981. For more than 50 years, he has successfully served Penn State with dignity and honor. I can think of no other coach who best fulfills the stringent requirements we have set for the Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award.