Joe Pa Has Successful Hip Surgery

Penn State coach Joe Paterno had successful hip replacement surgery Sunday, a day after the Nittany Lions clinched the Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Bowl by whooping up on the Michigan State Spartans 49-10.

The 81-year-old coach was expected to get back on his feet Monday following the procedure at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Paterno is expected to resume coaching on Dec. 1, when players return to school following Thanksgiving break.