Welcome to the online press kit for Jay Paterno

Jay Paterno: Author, Coach, and

Advocate for College Football's Future

Jay Paterno is no stranger to the high-stakes world of college football. As a coach, speaker, and author, he has spent decades immersed in the sport’s complex landscape. The son of legendary coach Joe Paterno, Jay has forged his own path, providing insight into both the game’s inner workings and the pressures that come with it. His experiences on and off the field uniquely position him to discuss the ever-evolving nature of college football.

With the release of his new novel, “BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era,” Paterno offers a gripping inside look at the demands facing today’s coaches, players, and programs. Drawing from real-life scenarios, “BLITZED!” explores the challenges brought by seismic shifts like big money; transfer policies; Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights; and the toll it all takes on mental health. This novel paints a vivid portrait of college football’s high-pressure environment, where survival depends on adapting to a system that seems to change by the minute.

As a thought leader, Jay Paterno has contributed to major media outlets and has spoken at various events nationwide, where he discusses not only the state of college athletics but also leadership, resilience, and personal growth. His insights have made him a respected voice in sports, regularly called upon by both fans and analysts for his perspective on what’s next for the game he loves.

This press kit provides everything you need to learn more about Jay Paterno, “BLITZED!,” and his impact on the future of college football. From high-resolution images to media appearances and exclusive interviews, the resources here will help you explore the fascinating world of modern college football through Paterno’s lens.

NEW BOOK

Title: “BLITZED! The All-Out Pressure of College Football's New Era”
Price: $26.99
Author: Jay Paterno

Experience the raw intensity of college football’s new era.

“I don’t get paid for sticking to sanctimonious principles. The wolves chasing me every day don’t feed on principle; they only eat wins.”

College football’s amateur model is crumbling, and no one feels the pressure more than Ohio State Coach Ed Hart. “BLITZED!” takes readers inside the relentless chaos Hart faces, from the sky-high expectations to navigating a sport where the rules constantly shift — and are often ignored. Jay Paterno’s latest book is the first to explore the seismic challenges in today's college football, exposing the cutthroat world of big money, transfer portals, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), race, academic integrity, and mental health.

Paterno's gripping narrative shows the strain of trying to survive — and thrive — under the unrelenting pressure to win at all costs. “BLITZED!” combines real-world scenarios and a fictional thrill ride to give fans a seat on the sidelines of college football’s modern era.

Praise for “BLITZED!”:

• “Awesome insight into that life.” – Urban Meyer, Fox Sports


• “One of the best sports novels I’ve ever read.” – Paul Finebaum, ESPN


• “As engaging as an Overtime thriller... fiction imitates life to a T.” – Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports


• “Fans will love the insight, characters, and game action.” – Dan Wetzel, Yahoo Sports

“BLITZED!” is available for purchase now at $26.99. Custom signed editions are also available.

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