Sean Lee, senior linebacker with Penn State, tore his ACL in the right knee during a recent practice, and this might render him unable to give top notch performance for the entire 2008 season.

Over the next several weeks, Lee is expected to undergo treatment and consecutive surgery on the knee, sources say. Director of Athletic Medicine for Penn State, Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli, confirmed this and added that he will also use up a total of nine precious months forgoing practice in order to undergo an intense rehabilitation program. This is to ensure complete recovery for his knee.

Lee was quoted as saying “I have a responsibility to the team to help do everything I can this year in what might be a non-conventional way,” He added that he was sorry that this unforeseen circumstance happened but he will do everything he can to recuperate and ensure that he performs better upon recovery.

So pleased is Penn State with 81 year old Joe Paterno’s performance that they both agree that the football coach does not require a new contract to continue what he does best at Penn State.

Currently, Paterno’s contract ends at the end of the 2008 season but that does not mark the end to his career with the Nittany Lions. Graham Spanier, the University president was quoted as saying that Paterno’s  seniority is more than enough to convince them that he needs no mere contract to stay on with Penn State. He entered his 43rd season as Penn State’s coach and has brought many victories to the Nittany Lions.

Joe Paterno was quoted as saying that he will be comfortable with whatever decision the University came up with and will continue to be the guiding light for the Nittany Lions.