I had never heard of Paterno nor did I care much about Penn State til the scandal. However, from what I've learned/seen on the story, Pacino sounds like a great choice.
RR, I agree with you too on "toning down the screaming." Don't know if it's cause he's older, over confident or what, but Al seems to have put himself into "screaming mode" in recent years. I love him, BUT it does get annoying. I prefer the younger him (pre-screaming anyway)
TIS
I made that comment because JoePa from all the times I remember him was soft spoken, if only because perhaps he was so old or he knew to compose himself in public, who knows?
Pacino screeches by habit, and he shouldn't for that part.
Really TIS you never heard of JoePa? That surprises me.
Pacino is a good choice for resemblance and notoriety. I think he will have to tone it down quite a bit as he tends to "over act" in movies these days. Really, TIS? JoePa has been in the public eye for over 60+ years now.
I prefer the younger him (pre-screaming anyway) 
