June 20, 2010
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Father's Day represents another day to celebrate the Penn State Football Family.
Including seven current squad members, Joe Paterno has coached a total of numerous father-son combinations during his 44 seasons as head coach at Penn State. Some of the combinations include more than one son, and several include uncles.
And, of course, Paterno coached one of his sons, Jay, from 1986-89. Jay has been a member of the Nittany Lions' coaching staff in 1995.
Father-Son combinations coached by Joe Paterno (does not include 2010 freshmen):
Current squad members (years lettered):
Frank Ahrenhold (1969-71)/Tyler Ahrenhold (member of 2007-10 teams);
Dan Delligatti (1983-84)/Nick Delligatti (member of 2009-10 teams team);
Rich Mauti (1975-76)/ Michael Mauti (member of 2008-10 teams)/Patrick Mauti (member of 2005-09 teams);
Steve Stupar (1979)/Nate Stupar (member of 2007-10 teams). Three of Nate's uncles, Ron, Doug and Jeff Hostetler, all played for the Nittany Lions in the late 1970's and early1980's;
Matt Suhey (1976-79) /Joe Suhey (member of 2007-10 teams). Two of Joe's uncles, Paul and Larry and Suhey, played for the Nittany Lions in the 1970's;
Leo Wisniewski (1979-81)/Stefen Wisniewski (member of 2007-10 teams). One of Stefen's uncles, Steve Wisniewski, was a two-time first-team All-America guard during his outstanding Penn State career (1985-88);
Mike Zordich (1982-85)/Michael Zordich (member of 2008-10 teams);
Former squad members (years lettered):
Rich Buzin (1966-67)/ Mike Buzin (1996, `98);
Bob Campbell, stepfather (1966-68)/Ryan Pinckney (2002);
Fran Ganter (1968-70)/Chris (2002-04) and Jason Ganter (2005-07)
Mike Guman (1976-79)/ Andrew Guman (2001-2004);
Kevin Hart (1976)/ Mike Hart (2004-06)
Pete Johnson (1967-69)/ Tim Johnson (2003);
Dave Joyner (1969-71)/ Andy (played 1993-94) and Matt Joyner (1996-98);
John Kulka (1966-68)/ Todd Kulka (1995);
Ed Lenda (1965-66)/ Tyler Lenda (1999-2002);
Charlie Pittman (1967-69)/ Tony Pittman (1992-94);
Bob Rickenbach (1970-72)/ Eric Rickenbach (2000, `02);
Mickey Shuler (1975-77)/ Mickey Shuler (2007-09);
Terry Smith, stepfather (1988-91)/ Justin King (2005-07);
Paul Suhey (1975-78)/ Kevin Suhey (2006-07);
Victor Surma (1968-70)/ Vic Surma (played 2002-05);
Tom Williams (1973-74)/ Tom (2001) and Casey Williams (2002-03);
Tom Wise (1978-80)/ Brent Wise (2003-05).