Conference rivalries don't mean much when it comes to the job hunt.
Jay Paterno, son of late Penn State coach Joe Paterno, wrote to Ohio State coach Urban Meyer in December seeking employment, according to court documents obtained by Penn Live's Christian Alexandersen.
Jay's handwritten letter, dated Dec. 23, 2014, was released along with court documents as part of the legal battle between the NCAA and Joe Paterno's estate on Monday. On his official stationary, Jay both congratulated the Buckeyes coach - who'd later win the first inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship - and asked after any opportunities to join the Ohio State program.
"This note is also to express my interest in any coaching positions that have opened and may open on your staff in the future," wrote Jay. "My father had tremendous respect for you and I share that respect as well. It would be an honor to be a part of your staff."
"I would bring a diverse set of experiences on and off the field that would be an asset to your program," Jay added in his letter. "My career has included success in recruiting, coaching as well as leadership in social media and public relations."
The Buckeyes were not Jay's only targets. Court documents also contain letters to West Virginia's Dana Holgorsen and Georgia's Mark Richt.
Jay served the Nittany Lions for 17 seasons, with 12 spent as a quarterbacks coach. His time at Penn State ended with the hiring of Bill O'Brien in January 2012.
The Paterno family's action against the NCAA centers around the NCAA sanctions against Penn State's football program that followed a report by former FBI director Louis Freeh, which maintained officials knew former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky was sexually abusing children.
According to Penn Live, Jay has a separate case in federal court alleging he hasn't been able to find another coaching job due to the Penn State investigations of the Sandusky scandal.
