Thu May 15 15:17:54 2008

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Paterno hospitalized for dehydration

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University Park, PA (Sports Network) - Penn State legendary football head coach Joe Paterno was taken by ambulance to Mount Nittany Medical Center on Thursday due to an apparent case of dehydration.

The Centre Daily Times reports Paterno was taken to the hospital after complaining of nausea, weakness and fatigue. A school spokesman told the newspaper tests are being taken to rule out heart and other problems, and so far the results have come back negative.

The 81-year-old Paterno, who has been the coach at Penn State since 1966, is one of three active coaches who have also been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Paterno has posted a 372-125-3 mark in 42 seasons as head coach and ranks second in career wins among major college coaches and fourth all-time. Only Florida State's Bobby Bowden, with 373, has more victories among major college coaches.

The Nittany Lions went 9-4 last season, culminated by an Alamo Bowl win over Texas A&M.