I've always thought that was OK until now. Paterno's worry is that a player of Arrington's status can't go eat dinner without getting hassled for autographs. The coach says his players can't lead normal lives. Players like Arrington and Kevin Thompson and Rashard Casey are in the spotlight. Part of it has been a media begging for a story.
College football is big business.
If they're tired, cut practice. If classes are a problem, give them a day off. I know it takes more than 20 minutes to regain control of your life. I can see a lot of what Paterno complains about. Reporters ask stupid questions, write leading stories without quotes or factual support, and have a tendency to repeat questions.