It was years before law enforcement learned about the allegation . Jay Paterno resigns after meeting with new coach Bill O'Brien . The school said it was "disappointed" in the decision and that it would continue to work toward a resolution of the situation. His father , the legendary `` JoePa , '' was fired amid sex abuse scandal in November .
Jay Paterno resigns after meeting with new coach Bill O'Brien . The school said it was "disappointed" in the decision and that it would continue to work toward a resolution of the situation. His father , the legendary `` JoePa , '' was fired amid sex abuse scandal in November .