Paterno out of hospital, plans to return to practice

Penn State coach Joe Paterno was released from Mount Nittany Medical Center and plans to be at practice on Wednesday, three days after a player accidentally ran into him during a passing drill at practice.

Paterno, 84, went home late Tuesday morning, worked on that day's practice plans, and planned to return to the field Wednesday, according to the university's sports website, gopsusports.com.

"Saw Joe at the house this morning. Immediately started on practice, QBs, details & everything else. The man is relentless," the coach's son, quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno, said on Twitter.

Although the website said no surgery would be required for the injuries suffered by Paterno, there was no official disclosure as to the extent of his injuries. Multiple reports have quoted his injuries as being hairline fractures of his right arm and right hip.

Paterno was blindsided by a player, reported to be wide receiver Devon Smith, running a pass pattern at Holuba Hall, the Nittany Lions' indoor practice facility. The university said he walked off the field under his own power and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

The website quoted Paterno Tuesday as saying, "It's time for everyone to turn the attention to the team. We have a lot of hard work ahead in order to be as good as we think we can be."

The Nittany Lions practiced in pads Monday for the first time since the start of preseason practice. They will open their regular season Sept. 3 against Indiana State at Beaver Stadium.