Joe Paterno Press Conference: Live Coverage and Reaction

Joe Paterno will hold his weekly press conference today. It is slated to begin around 12:20 p.m. ET and the Penn State media department has already told everybody involved that the Jerry Sandusky scandal will not be addressed. Instead, only football questions have been encouraged (via Boston Herald).

With so many questions still floating around about Paterno's involvement (or lack thereof) in Sandusky's transgressions, it's almost a guarantee that football will not be the central focus of today's questioning. That will lead to some awkward moments for the long-time coach.

He's likely been prepped for the conference, so fireworks are not expected. However, Paterno has always been one to speak his mind, so anything is possible.

Keep it right here as we'll be updating everything that occurs before, during and immediately following Paterno's first meeting with the media since the scandal erupted on Saturday. It's sure to be one of the most tense, yet intriguing, moments of the 84-year-old's career.

BREAKING NEWS -- PRESS CONFERENCE CANCELED

Penn State has canceled today's Joe Paterno press conference.

For more information, please see the following links:

Penn State Sex Scandal: Latest Updates on Shocking Allegations

Jerry Sandusky: Latest News and Reaction to Penn State Scandal