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A trio of Nittany Lions hail from north of the border and are adjusting well in Happy Valley See Page 3 for the full story Page A2 | Sept. 5-8, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian PENN STATE Nittany Lions (1-0) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/So. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/Jr. 2 Keaton Ellis CB/Fr. 28 Devyn Ford RB/Fr. 69 CJ Thorpe OL/So. 2 Donovan Johnson CB/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 3 Ricky Slade RB/So. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 71 Will Fries OL/Jr. 4 Journey Brown RB/So. 29 John Reid CB/Sr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 4 Ricky Slade RB/Fr. 31 Denver Light LB/Fr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/So. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/Jr. 32 Dylan Forranto S/Fr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Sr. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Jr. 34 Shane Simmons DE/Jr. 75 Des Holmes OL/So. 6 Cam Brown LB/Sr. 35 Justin Neff S/So. 76 Justin Kopko OL/Fr. 6 Justin Shorter WR/So. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Sr. 77 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr.. 7 Jaquan Brisker S/Jr. 36 Makai Self CB/Fr. 77 Sal Wormley OL/Fr. 7 Will Levis QB/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/So. 79 Caedan Wallace OL/Fr. 8 John Dunmore WR/Fr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/Jr. 80 Justin Weller WR/So. 8 Marquis Wilson CB/Fr. 39 Robbie Dwyer LB/Fr. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/So. 9 Joey Porter Jr CB/Fr. 40 Nick Eury RB/Jr. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/Fr. 9 Ta’Quan Roberson QB/Fr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/So. 83 Nick Bowers TE/Sr. 10 Lance Dixon LB/Fr. 42 Austin Sullivan SN/Fr. 84 Benjamin Wilson WR/Jr. 10 TJ Jones WR/Fr. 43 Trevor Baker TE/So. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/Jr 11 Daniel George WR/Fr. 44 Joseph Appiah Darkwa DT/Fr. 86 Alec Berger WR/Jr. 11 Micah Parsons LB/So. 44 Cameron Pica WR/So. 86 Brenton Strange TE/Fr. 12 Brandon Smith LB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/So. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Jr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Sr. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/So. 47 Tommy Friberg TE/Fr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/Jr. 13 Michael Johnson Jr. QB/Fr. 47 Alex Furmanek LB/Fr 90 Damion Barber DT/So. 14 Sean Clifford QB/So. 48 CJ Holmes S/So. 90 Rafael Checa K/So. 15 Michael Shuster QB/Jr. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/Jr. 91 Dvon Ellies DT/Fr. 17 Grayson Kline TE/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/So. 91 Chris Stoll SN/So. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Sr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 92 Jake Pinegar K/So. 18 Shaka Toney DE/Jr. 51 Hakeem Beamon DE/Fr. 92 Smith Vilbert DE/Fr. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 51 Dalton Daddona OL/Fr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Sr. 19 Isaac Rumery QB/Fr. 52 Blake Zalar OL/Fr. 93 PJ Mustipher DT/Fr. 20 Adisa Isaac DE/Fr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/So. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/So. 21 Noah Cain RB/Fr. 53 Rasheed Walker OL/Fr. 95 Vlad Hilling K/Fr. 21 Tyler Rudolph S/Fr. 54 Robert Windsor DT/Fr. 97 Sebastain Costantini K/P/Fr. 23 Weston Carr WR/Fr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/Jr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/So. 24 DJ Brown CB/So. 55 Anthony Whigan OL/Jr. 98 Bradley King P/So. 25 Daequan Hardy CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/So. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/So. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/So. 59 Kaleb Kongius OL/Fr. 98 Jordan Stout K/P/So. 27 Cody Romano S/Fr. 62 Michal Menet OL/Jr. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/Jr. 27 Jaden Seider S/Fr. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 99 Justin Tobin K/Jr. 65 Hudson Morris OL/Fr. Buffalo Bulls (1-0) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Antonio Nunn WR/Jr. 24 Cory Gross Jr. S/Fr. 62 Mike Novitsky OL/Fr. 2 Theo Anderson RB/Jr. 25 Caleb Tate LB/Fr. 63 Austin Kunick OL/Sr. 3 Daniel Lee WR/Jr. 26 Jaret Patterson RB/So. 64 Michael Kenefick OL/Sr. 3 Aapri Washington CB/So. 27 Steven Shoemaker WR/So. 65 Tomas Jack-Kurdyla OL/Sr. 4 Trevor Bycznski QB/Fr. 28 Dev Lamour S/Sr. 66 Jacob Gall OL/So. 4 Isaiah King CB/So. 29 Larry Robbins CB/Fr. 67 Evin Ksiezarczyk OL/Sr. 5 Kevin Marks RB/So. 30 Josh Griffen WR/So. 68 Christian Gonzalez DT/Sr. 5 Tim Terry Jr. LB/So. 30 Rich Miller LB/Fr. 69 Gabe Wallace OL/Fr. 6 Max Michel LB/Fr. 31 Kadofi Wright LB/Jr. 70 Nick Zikuski OL/Fr. 7 Dawun Hylton S/So. 32 Owen Chambers S/Fr. 71 Dan Kubik OL/So. 7 Kyle Vantrease QB/So. 33 Tyrone Hill S/Jr. 72 Paul Nosworthy OL/Sr. 8 Marcus Fuqua S/Fr. 34 Ja’Varius Harrison LB/Jr. 73 Kayode Awosika OL/Jr. 8 Dylan McDuffie RB/Fr. 35 Max Bowden WR/Fr. 74 Bence Polgar OL/Fr. 9 Joey Banks S/Sr. 36 Cole Burniston TE/Fr. 75 Trey Derouen OL/Gr. 9 Dominic Johnson QB/Jr. 37 Evan Davis LS/Fr. 76 Anthony Laudicina OL/Fr. 10 Trey Franklin CB/Fr. 38 Jackson Westfall WR/Fr. 77 Caelan Shepard OL/Fr. 10 Matt Myers QB/Fr. 39 Dylan Powell CB/Jr. 78 Dan Clifford OL/Gr. 11 Wankeith Akin Jr. CB /So. 40 Evan Finegan P/So. 79 Jack Klenk OL/Jr. 12 Aaron Chase QB/Fr. 42 Matt Otwinowski LB/Sr. 80 Tyler Stephens TE/Fr. 12 Devon Russell CB/Sr. 43 Liam O’Mara RB/Fr. 82 Taiyo Iburi-Bethel WR/Fr. 13 Sean Colgan LB/Jr. 44 Jake Molinich TE/Jr. 83 Marlyn Johnson WR/Fr. 13 Tito Overton WR/Jr. 45 Evan Gantley S/So. 84 Levi Shetler WR/Sr. 14 Jackson Baltar K/P/Fr. 47 Wyatt Molinich TE/Fr. 85 Julien Bourassa TE/So. 14 Jelani Foster WR/Fr. 48 Fabian Weitz LB/Fr. 86 Carlton Todd WR/Jr. 15 Ali Abbas CB/Jr. 49 Taylor Riggins DE/Jr. 87 Jovany Ruiz WR/Jr. 16 Alex McNulty K/Fr. 50 Malcolm Koonce DE/Jr. 89 Zac Lefebvre TE/Jr. 16 Lemaro Smith Jr. WR/Fr. 51 Zander Heim DE/So. 90 Ahmad Holloway DT/So. 17 Bernard Porter WR/So. 52 Ledarius Mack DE/Sr. 91 Eddie Wilson DT/So. 17 Jahkeel Reef CB/Fr. 53 C.J. Bazile DE/Fr. 92 Ronald McGee DT/So. 18 Roy Baker CB/Jr. 54 Deshondrick Foxworth DT/Sr. 93 Chibueze Onwuka DT/Jr. 18 Trevor Wilson WR/Fr. 55 Kyler Laing DE/Fr. 94 Eric Black DE/So. 19 Javien Cuff WR/Fr. 56 Jake Zimmer LB/Fr. 95 Garrett Selover K/Fr. 19 Shemar Hayes CB/So. 57 Jeremiah Riordan LS/Jr. 95 Tyrece Woods Jr. DT/Fr. 20 James Patterson LB/So. 58 Alain Schaerer OL/So. 96 Jordan Avissey DE/Fr. 21 Tajay Ahmed RB/Fr. 59 Jake Fuzak OL/Jr. 97 Atunaisa Vainikolo DT/Jr. 21 Justin Mulbah LB/Jr. 60 Brian Boyne DE/Sr. 98 Georell Kidd DT/Fr. 22 Mark Davis CB/Fr. 60 Trevor Cahill OL/Fr. 99 Fremdy Darelus DE/So. 23 Ron Cook Jr. RB/Fr. 61 Dom Polizzi OL/Fr. Pass rush has ripple effect throughout defense By Evan Patrick the best defensive line in the The Daily Collegian country and those guys are amaz- ing,” junior safety Lamont Wade After leading the Big Ten in said. sacks a year ago, Penn State’s de- “They make my life easier and fensive line might be even better they make me a better player, I suited for success in 2019. love those guys man, those guys The defensive line sets the tone are some dogs, literally.” for the rest of the defense behind And it’s not just the talent in the them, and the ability of this unit starting four on the line. to get to the quarterback so effi- The Nittany Lions’ depth in ciently allows the rest of the de- that area is arguably the best it’s fense to prosper. ever been. “Those guys, I have full trust “I think at defensive end we are in them,” senior linebacker Cam truly three-deep on each side, so Brown said. six guys that we feel like we can “I’m sure that I will be living play,” James Franklin said. “I life lavishly behind them and think at defensive tackle, we’re John Reid and all the DBs will hitting that argument between too, they’ll make the games a lot five or six guys and the reality easier for us.” is we have to keep playing those Throughout the defense there guys to gain experience and to is a confidence in the guys up gain our trust.” front, and with that confidence Yetur Gross-Matos led the way comes more freedom and play- against Idaho with 2.5 sacks while Aabha Vora/Collegian making opportunities. Shaka Toney, Jayson Oweh, and Reid took advantage of those Shaka Toney (18) sacks the Idaho quarterback during the season opener against Idaho at Beaver Stadium on Daniel Joseph also brought down opportunities last week when he Saturday, Aug 31. No. 15 Penn State defeated Idaho 79-7. the quarterback in the win. intercepted a rushed pass that Oweh isn’t starting this season was the result of the pressure put them so much you’re expecting the ball needs to be out by now or line has been talked about as one as a redshirt freshman, but has on Idaho’s quarterback. the ball to come out a lot quicker he’s getting sacked.” of the premier units in the nation taken the steps from last season “Your thought process changes so usually you’re playing an in- The Nittany Lions recorded — something that the Penn State to be ready to be a prominent part but your technique doesn’t,” Reid side leverage and things like that the second most sacks among all defense largely believes. of the rotation. said. for those quick slants... you have Big Ten teams in the first week “Those guys make my job so Visit collegian.psu.edu to read “When they’re pressuring a clock in your head telling you of competition, but the defensive much easier, I feel like we have the full story. The Daily Collegian versus Sept. 5-8, 2019 | Page A3 Canada: PSU’s new recruiting pipeline By Benjamin Ferree Jonathan would bring to his pro- The Daily Collegian gram. I am not surprised that Jonathan is so respected by his In America, football is every- teammates and coaches and that where. he has risen to a leadership posi- The opportunities to play foot- tion in such a short time.” ball are numerous and at some Joseph wanted to play basket- point most kids will try the game ball, but made the most of his op- at a young age. portunities, one that he could’ve But for Penn State’s Canada never imagined he would have. natives, football wasn’t some- “If you had asked me this ques- thing they were born into. In fact, tion probably five or six years ago, it didn’t play a major role in their no way,” Joseph said. “Initially, I lives until middle or high school. thought I would be a basketball And for linebacker Jesse Luketa, player, eventually go to the NBA, football became part of his life but clearly my height didn’t. But thanks to a video game. my physical stature did allow me “I never really watched it on to play football.” TV,” Luketa said. “It wasn’t until All three of Penn State’s Ca- I was in the superstore with my nadians have different stories, mom one day and it was a Mad- different paths to football, but den game cover and I wanted to has one main thing in common — get it so my mom got it for me. they were given an opportunity to “I go home and I start playing it play football in America and they and I was like ‘this game is pretty Collegian file photo worked hard and took it. Football fun, I’m liking it.’” Johnathan Sutherland (26) is hit during the game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan has become more than a game Penn State currently has three for these three players. They left Canadians on its team in Luketa, defeated Penn State 42-7. their homes, their families and Jonathan Sutherland and Daniel their country to come play it. Joseph. yards wider. The end zones are transition to the speed of the speed and what not and that defi- Although the Nittany Lions are And the number is soon going also 20 yards deep instead of the American game. “The game is nitely then helped my transition receiving more and more inter- faster, you have players who are to grow as the Nittany Lions re- 10 in American football. to Penn State,” Sutherland said. national players, especially from much more gifted here playing in ceived a 2020 commit from Cana- The goal posts are also at the But according to his high Canada, and they typically get a the United States. Don’t get me dian born player, Malick Meiga. front of the end zone in Canada in school coach, Panos Voulgaris, later start to their football career, wrong we still have a lot of talent- After he discovered Madden, name, just a few of the many dif- there was never any doubt that James Franklin sees no differ- ed players back in Canada but it’s Luketa told his mom he wanted ferences between the two games. he would be successful. ence in them. just not the same,” Luketa said. to play football, and despite her And this transition in high He said that from the time he “It’s not that big of a change in “The environment here in the working double jobs, signed up school caused some problems for met Sutherland, it was his focus my mind and really hasn’t been United States is different. for the football team in the com- Luketa who at the time was play- that stood out to him and he’s not over my career,” Franklin said. “So really just grasping the munity, the South Ottawa Mus- ing safety as he had to relearn surprised at all about how he has “Obviously in the U.S., football magnitude of what the United tangs. The Ottawa native had a how to play the game. transitioned to being a captain for and sports in general are pretty States has to offer with football coach take him to practice every “In Canada, we’ve got 12 play- Penn State this season. serious, but yeah, I think those that was the biggest transition for day and from there his love of the ers on the field, we got receivers “Jonathan was the lone captain guys transition extremely well, me when I came over here.” game of football was born. coming at you full speed on the for the team during his senior and right now we’ve got a pretty Luketa’s goal was always to get Luketa then came to America, line of scrimmage,” Luketa said. year of high school,” Voulgaris good track record if you look at to America to play the game, but and for all of Penn State’s Canadi- “So, I was playing safety at like said via email. “He sets a great all of our players from Canada, it didn’t come without questions ans, their transition to American 25-30 yards back so my coach was example of how to prepare and go not only how they’re playing but from people when he left. football happened in high school. like ‘why are you so far back play- about his duties every day. also how good they’re doing in “When I left Canada at the And it was quite an adjustment. ing safety’ and it wasn’t until then “When Coach Franklin and I school.” time, people didn’t understand In Canadian football, there are I was like ‘alright, maybe I am do- first spoke about Jonathan, our why I was doing it, but it was part 12 players on the field, the field ing it wrong.’” conversation was very much To email reporter: [email protected]. of my end goal to reach my goals itself is 10 yards longer and 12 Luketa also experienced a based on the intangibles that Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree_. of playing collegiate football so it all worked out in the end,” Luke- ta said. “It’s like anything else if you don’t have any doubters, you aren’t doing it right.” Sutherland, who was also born in Ottawa, started playing the game when he was in fourth grade and one practice was all it took for him to fall in love with the game.That one practice was enough to draw Sutherland away from playing basketball. “I played basketball and I snowboarded obviously being up in Canada with the snow and all that,” Sutherland said. “But football was the focus since I started. I haven’t snowboarded in years.” Sutherland also had to adjust to the speed of the game and the overall competitiveness. “I ended up transferring to a school in Virginia my sophomore Aabha Vora/Collegian Aabha Vora/Collegian year and got to play three years Jesse Luketa (40) tackles a player during the season opener against of high school ball in the states Daniel Joseph (49) and Micah Parsons (11) brings down a player during Idaho at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Aug 31. and became accustomed to the the football game against Pitt at Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept 8, 2018. Wade happy to be back at Beaver Stadium By Caleb Wilfinger “I feel like I am a completely The Daily Collegian different player compared to last year,” he said. “I’m in better Lamont Wade had been frus- shape physically, I’m way more trated for some time. mentally prepared each week, The top-ranked player in Penn I’m the fastest and strongest I’ve State’s 2017 recruiting class, ever been and I’m more confident Wade enrolled early for his fresh- than I’ve ever been playing foot- man season, and famously drew ball.” accolades during spring practice. After taking some time away From there, he appeared in 12 from football to clear his head games at cornerback, totaling 31 and spend time with his family, tackles, three pass breakups and the free safety realized how im- one forced fumble en route to be- portant taking the field on Satur- ing named an honorable-mention days meant to him. Big Ten All-Freshman by BTN. “The game of football means so com. much to me,” Wade said. “It was However 2018 was a sopho- my first love, I’ve been playing it more season in which he saw for as long as I can remember. limited action in what was a dis- Whenever I was in a dark place, appointing campaign for Penn football was a way for me to rise State’s defense. above that. Now, going out on the “Coming to Penn State was a field and having a positive impact humbling experience for me,” on the game, that’s something Wade said. “I played well in I’ve wanted to do my whole life.” spring ball, and played a lot in my Since earning more playing freshman year. I expected to do time at his natural position, Wade Caitlin Lee/Collegian the same last season, but I took has embraced the challenge of some steps back. That made me Lamont Wade (38) runs out onto the field before the game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on stepping into a leadership role realize that I needed to get myself Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. this season. together and get right, mentally His overall growth, maturity and physically.” to showcase my work ethic.” happen for a reason.” nerves went away and I was fo- and development — on and off It was a difficult year for the Wade’s decision to stay came The five-star prospect started cused on playing to the best of my the field — could not have been Clairton, Pennsylvania, native after extended conversations out as a nickel corner in 2017, and ability. It was a great feeling.” achieved without going through and one that led him to believe involving his family, and James was eventually moved to safety, Sitting behind Scott and Amani the numerous ups and downs that exploring other collegiate Franklin. where he backed up senior Nick Oruwariye, two players on NFL that characterized his first two options was a prudent idea. In speaking to Franklin and the Scott in 2018, and was a frequent rosters, prompted Wade to assess seasons. Since practice opened Wade entered the NCAA trans- rest of the coaching staff, Wade special team’s contributor. his game and think differently up in the spring, Wade has been fer portal this past January, to the was given an honest truth: he With the gradu- heading into this drawing rave reviews from his shock of many of his teammates could earn the starting safety job, ation of Scott “The game of football season. head coach, in addition to defen- and coaches. but it would require more focus this spring, Wade Instead of wor- sive coordinator Brent Pry. Thinking he was moving on and concentration on his end. seemed to be first means so much to rying about mak- “Lamont is playing his best to better things, the disgruntled Wade valued the transparency in line for that va- me. It was my first ing game-defining football,” Pry said during Penn defensive back promptly cleaned of Franklin and ended up back cant starting role love... Whenever I plays, the junior is State’s media day. “I’m really out his locker, and took some in Happy Valley after a brief ab- heading into the now focusing on proud of how he’s worked [over time away from the team to figure sence, where his teammates and 2019 season. was in a dark place, doing the “little the summer] and I see the posi- things out. He would change his coaches welcomed him back to While his path football was a way things” to im- tion becoming a strength this mind just two weeks later. the team with open arms. took a sizable prove his overall year.” “I feel like this is the best op- “I don’t know what was going twist after he en- for me to rise above performance on Wade’s improved performance portunity for me to play, especial- through his mind after last sea- tered the transfer that.” the field. and attitude on the field is not just ly coming in and getting reps with son,” Franklin said. portal, Wade com- Whether it’s due to his newfound level of focus the first-team guys,” Wade said. “I think the recruiting pro- pleted that jour- Lamont Wade stretching before and determination. “When I was talking to the coach- cess, the early opportunities that ney last Saturday Safety practices, coming Functioning as a part of an elite es, they told me that it wasn’t just he got, the early opportunities by hitting the field in during off-days defense has also led to more suc- going to be my spot, it wasn’t just that he didn’t get, the adversity, against Idaho as a or studying film cess for the first-year starter, as going to be given to me. The fact maybe some of the pressure that first-teamer. from the past week, Wade is in- well as the rest of the Nittany Li- that I had to earn the starting job he was putting on himself, the “I was a little nervous the night tent on repeating a cycle of prep- ons secondary. was something that I really liked expectations — external expec- before the game,” Wade said. aration that has already yielded Visit collegian.psu.edu to read because I feel like it allowed me tations. I think all those things “Once I stepped on the field those positive results. the full story. Page A4 | Sept. 5-8, 2019 RUNDOWN The Daily Collegian

PENN STATE VS. Buffalo

AP file photo Buffalo head coach Lance Leipold on the sideline.

GAME INFO A season too late for Buffalo Penn State vs. Buffalo By Dylan Jacobs But things have changed. stop at offense though. to compete and compete at the Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday The Daily Collegian A lot of that talent has left, The Bulls only return three highest level.” Place: Beaver Stadium whether it was via the draft, grad- defensive starters from a unit While Buffalo is not able to TV: FOX After last year’s dramatic uation or transfer. that was decent last year, grow that core, they did get off to Spread: Penn State -30 season opener, fans started to The most notable of those loss- averaging 26 points allowed per a solid start, winning its opening Over/under: 56 look at this year’s schedule and es was their quarterback. game. weekend game 38-10. look for an “Appalachian State Tyree Jackson was solid for They suffered the same fate as It was against Robert Morris level” trap game. Buffalo last season, throwing for a lot of teams do — having to deal though, so who knows what Buf- All eyes focused on this 3,131 yards, 28 touchdowns and 12 with the transfer portal. falo team this is. week’s matchup with Buffalo, interceptions. “I think those jobs have got- In 2017, with some of the same and it’s hard to blame fans for Jackson was signed by the Buf- ten harder. I really do. Those jobs key performers as last year’s thinking that. falo Bills as an undrafted free have always been tough jobs, but I squad, the Bulls only went 6-6. PLAYERS The Bulls were one of the bet- agent, and while he was cut, he is think they’ve gotten tougher. The 2018 was a great year for Buf- ter Group of Five programs in still working out with teams. old days of building a program falo, but this team looks a lot dif- the country last season. A lot of what made Jackson and recruiting kids and develop- ferent. TO WATCH They started off on fire, going great was his receivers. ing them and redshirting them, If this matchup took place last 9-1, including a road win over Anthony Johnson led the team you look at basketball, some of year, then this would definitely Penn State: Rutgers. in receiving yards with 1,011 and the teams that are making the could have been an upset trap Ricky Slade While they struggled down 11 touchdowns, but he graduated Sweet 16, a lot of them are what? game. the stretch, losing in the MAC and went the NFL route, signing “They’re the older teams that But now, it’s likely that this be- Championship and the Dollar as an undrafted free agent with they’ve been able to develop over comes another nonconference Penn State’s running backs General Bowl, they still finished the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In time, and that’s where you would tune up. dominated last week agaisnt at 10-4, strong among non-pow- all, Buffalo lost five of its six top see a MAC team or someone like Idaho, but Ricky Slade had a er five teams. There was plenty receivers. that be able to go through a simi- To email reporter: [email protected]. surprisingly quiet day. The true of talent on that team. The personnel turnover doesn’t lar process and have a chance Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs. sophomore tallied just nine yards on five carries and saw little time on the field throughout the contest. Eury takes advantage of special opportunity

Penn State: By Dylan Jacobs ue that Eury brings to practice, Cam Brown The Daily Collegian and the program as a whole. “Yeah, he’s just a guy that While he was an integral part During the fourth quarter of comes to work every single day,” of Penn State’s linebacking core last week’s game against Idaho, Franklin said. “He’s got a huge last season, Brown missed the there wasn’t much for the crowd smile on his face. He’s very ap- first half of the Nittany Lions to be excited about. preciative and goes out and gets season opener due to a carry- Every time Penn State added his team better every single day over targeting penalty suffered to its huge lead, there was a by the way he practices, whether in the Citrus Bowl. sense of mild content from the that’s in drills, whether that’s on handful of fans left in the stadi- our developmental squad, wheth- um. But for most of the Nittany er that’s for the defense, whether Lions, the last touchdown was that’s for the offense.” the most special. On Tuesday Franklin recalled a When redshirt junior Nick moment where Eury was so im- Eury broke the plane of the end portant to the team that without BY THE zone, after bulldozing his way him, practice couldn’t have hap- through a handful of Vandal de- pened. fenders, the team erupted with “I don’t know when it was, but NUMBERS excitement, which both pleased there was a camp a few years ago and worried James Franklin. where we had some injuries, and 79 “To see Nick Eury score a literally we wouldn’t have been Penn State scored 79 points touchdown and how our sideline able to have camp without Nick against Idaho in its season reacted,” Franklin said Satur- Eury,” Franklin said. “He took opener. This was the most day when discussing the posi- like every rep in practice. We built points scored in a season open- tives of the game, “I was a little water breaks in for him because Aabha Vora/Collegian er since 1991. worried that we were going to he was the only one going.” Running back Nick Eury (40) celebrates on the field after the season get penalties because guys were Even after a big moment like 5 running on the field without hel- that, he’s still not the player that opener against Idaho at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Aug 31. Five different Penn State run- mets.” gets the attention. For the fans, field and never get that type of according to Franklin. ning backs combined for seven Eury had only one carry in his the stars get all of the attention. positive affirmation.” It was expected that the unit of rushing touchdowns against career before Saturday, which But Franklin knows in their Franklin added that he does it Brown, Ricky Slade, Noah Cain Idaho. went for four yards back in 2017. building, guys like Eury are re- all during his time at Penn State, and Devyn Ford would all get It was a successful day for all spected and needed. which makes him a valuable as- time, but now Eury may get some of Penn State’s running backs, “You see a guy like Saquon set. touches too. 14 but Journey Brown was ecstatic Barkley, these are the guys that “He’s just one of those guys, “We probably could have listed to see his teammates get in on you’re going to remember,” how he’s been academically, five,” Franklin said when asked Penn State has won 14 night the action. Franklin said. “I think obviously games in 24 tries at home in the how he’s been socially, the type about the depth chart. “I think “Seeing one of my best it’s easy to remember the star of teammate he’s been. He’s just it’s quite the opposite when you history of the program. This is friends, Nick Eury, I came in players and the impact that they the 19th straight season with at been phenomenal,” Franklin have five running backs all score when he was a sophomore and I had, but I think on a team, in a said. “So I think everybody rec- a touchdown and a couple with least one regular season night was a freshman and seeing him brotherhood within our building game. ognizes when you get guys like multiple. There’s a lot of people work every day, working hard and within our locker room, it’s that and maybe their name is not that are getting opportunities and and doing all that stuff is really those guys that I think ultimately in the newspaper, they’re not get- are getting opportunities to make 7 fun,” Brown said. earn the most respect because ting playing time or so on and so an impact in the game, and I think Even though Eury hasn’t it is all about the team, it is all forth, when those guys are able to that creates a healthy position, Penn State has won seven been a vital part to the game about the university, it is all about have some success and get in the and I think that creates a healthy straight games against MAC lineup over the past few years, the program, it is all about their game, it means a lot.” locker room.” opponents and have played at he has been an important part teammates, because the reality is Now, Eury has inserted himself Visit collegian.psu.edu to read least one MAC school every year of the team. some of these guys may go four into the running back rotation, the full story. since 2009. Franklin appreciates the val- and five years and never see the

Dylan Jacobs Caleb Wilfinger Ben Ferree Evan Patrick Guest Picker: Jake Aferiat What to watch What to watch What to watch What to watch for: Penn State’s for: Much like last for: Penn State’s for: This week will What to watch defense was domi- week’s contest, first two drives be a lot different for: The Bulls lost nant against Idaho, there is an obvious against Idaho were from Idaho. A night their quarterback but this isn’t Idaho. talent disparity here on the Vandal’s game, extra wild Tyree Jackson to We’ll really see between the two side of the field crowd, and an FBS the NFL as he helped what kind of teams. On paper, and the Nittany opponent. The guide the Bulls to a defense Penn State Buffalo should pose Lions kicked two young offense will season where they Jacobs has. While the Wilfinger more of a challenge Ferree field goals. Penn Patrick have to execute scored 34.6 points Nittany Lions will probably still win than Idaho, but Penn State’s State needs to con- early, and on the Aferiat per game. As a the battle in the trenches, it will be defense has elite-level talent at vert these opportunites into touch- defensive side of the ball Cam result, the offense more competitve than last week. nearly every position. The Nittany downs. The offense needs to start Brown will get to start unlike last could struggle and Penn State’s win- Still, this probably shouldn’t be one Lions will dictate play from start to fast and be clinical in their first week. Watch out for more defensive ning ways against teams in the MAC that’s close at the end. finish. couples drives. dominance. could continue.

Score: Penn State 38, Buffalo 7 Score: Penn State 48, Buffalo 14 Score: Penn State 48, Buffalo 6 Score: Penn State 45, Buffalo 7 Score: Penn State 35, Buffalo 14 Vol. 120, No. 4 Sept. 5-8, 2019 Burnin’ Up

Noah Riffe/Collegian Jonas Brothers take the Bryce Jordan Center to the Year 3000 with a rockin’ performance

By Becky Marcinko remainder of the show, according from their new album illuminated “Hesitate.” To compliment the place in our hearts, for many rea- The Daily Collegian to his Twitter. the BJC is when paired with the higher-energy songs, the band sons,” Nick said. McGraw wore a Penn State bands excited and the bright col- played a few acoustic tunes with Nick also said they were in After a surprise performance at Jersey with his own last name or scheme throughout all of the warm lighting while on the small Pittsburgh last night, and he was Champs Downtown to debut their on the back, and his set included onstage visuals. stage, including the classic Camp aware of the rivalry between Pitt new single “Cool,” last semester, a song written by Joe Jonas and “Thank you so much for having Rock favorite “Gotta Find You.” and Penn State. However, he said the Jonas Brothers returned to a cover of blink-182’s “What’s My us back Penn State. If I told you “This is the part of the show State College was a louder crowd. State College Wednesday night Age Again?” two years ago we were gonna do where things get fun,” Joe said. The Jonas Brothers finished with an electric performance. “I’ve been told that y’all are this, you would’ve thought I was He proceeded to lead a “We the night out with fan favorites Joe, Kevin, and Nick left the crazy,” McGraw said. crazy,” Kevin said. Are” chant. like “Lovebug,” “Year 3000,” Bryce Jordan Center speechless, McGraw said he did not have a The boys later moved to a Later emerging in all white in “Burnin’ Up,” and “Sucker.” over the edge, and just breath- college football team he support- smaller stage at the back of the front of a forest background, the “A toast; to the happiest place less, much like their 2008 hit ed prior to touring with the Jonas venue to create a more intimate band played ballads like “When in the world,” Nick said to finish “Lovebug.” The band featured Brothers, but he now is a Penn experience. You Look Me in the Eyes” to an off the show. songs from their album as well State fan. With balloons floating and the audience lit by iPhone flash- as old, nostalgic fan-favorites like Bebe Rexha’s entrave was small stage slowly elevated, the lights. To email reporter: [email protected]. “Burnin’ Up.” matched with dark, futuristic BJC looked radiant during the “Penn State has a very special Follow her on Twitter at @beckymarcinko. According to Joe Jonas’s Twit- graphics. ter, he celebrated his 21st birth- The videos on screen behind day at Champs with his manager her and the wardrobe choices and State College native, Phil were filled with black and gray, McIntyre. The brothers seem yet Rexha’s energy and vocals to have gotten hooked on the vi- served as a figurative splash of brant Penn State atmosphere color. Her backup dancers and ever since, as they have made band continued to boost the in- multiple appearances in State tensity throughout her entire set. College recently. “I dropped out of college,” Rex- Corning, New York natives, Ka- ha said. The audience, full of stu- tie and Eileen Kramer had trav- dents, applauded. eled to State College to see the Jo- Rexha continued her perfor- nas Brothers for the second time mance with various other hit after technical difficulties during songs like “The Monster” and the Buffalo, New York show. “Better Now.” “The Buffalo show was so, so “Love makes the world go good,” Katie Kramer said, in ‘round, and I really believe that. spite of the sound issues during There’s no such thing as hate,” the show. Rexha said. Others non-Penn State stu- In between acts, the crowd re- dents, like Cheyanne Snyder from mained enthusiastic. Many sang Huntingdon were eager for the along to the music being played band’s return. and even responded with “Ay, “They were gone for so long, so must be the money,” during “Ride I’m excited,” Snyder said. Wit Me” by Nelly. Some audience members were The Jonas Brothers finally excited to enjoy the music, like made an entrance by descend- Stephanie Mutz. ing from the ceiling of the BJC “I’m ready to just vibe,” Mutz to open with “Rollercoaster.” (freshman-division of undergrad- Fireworks were set off onstage uate studies) said. to match the lyrics of the song, The night opened with Jordan and the audience gave a long ap- Noah Riffe/Collegian McGraw, who is Dr. Phil’s son’s, plause after. Joe Jonas performs at the Jonas Brothers Happiness Begins Tour, featuring Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw at set. He sat in the audience for the A mix of old favorites and songs the Bryce Jordan Center on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Page B2 | Sept. 5-8, 2019 local The Daily Collegian Freshmen discuss sexual assault Melissa Manno have the freedom to do what they The Daily Collegian want, but I’d never put myself in a situation where I’d be preyed Although the new experiences upon. It’s not fair, but it’s some- during a student’s freshman year thing I have to think about.” of college are fundamental in About eight in 10 assaults are shaping his or her college experi- perpetrated by someone the vic- ence, the lack of familiarity also tim knows, according to data has its downsides — like increas- from the Rape, Abuse & Incest ing students’ vulnerability to sex- National Network. Of these, ual assault. about four are committed by an The “red zone” refers to the acquaintance, while about three time between a freshman’s ar- are committed by a partner. rival on campus and fall break. One of the more common topics During this period, national sta- regarding sexual assault revolves tistics have shown that freshmen around what to do and not do to are more likely to be sexually as- prevent it. saulted. Although it’s always important According to the Rape, Abuse to be cautious of your surround- & Incest National Network, more ings, Pencek said more needs to than half of college sexual as- be done to change the conversa- saults occur in the months of Aabha Vora/Collegian tion from concentrating on the August, September, October and As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week, red flags, each representing a survivor of sexual assault, sit on potential victim to the perpetra- November. the lawn outside the HUB-Robeson Center on Thursday, March 16, 2017. tor. Although experiences with “The issue is that a lot of con- sexual assault can cause lifelong ing away from home, finding early as New Student Orientation. available — 7,591 University versation starts with a laundry trauma in those affected and are new friends, balancing academ- Jordan Thibodeaux recalled Park students completed SAFE list of things a woman specifically pivotal to prevent, many fresh- ics and finding a place to belong discussing consent and sex- and 7,355 students completed should and should not do. This is men have no idea what the “red within such a massive university. ual assault at new student AWARE — compared to the the wrong way to go about dealing zone” even is. Jennifer Pencek, programs orientation, but found the roughly 8,500 students enrolled with the issue because it’s put- Katie McGowan had never coordinator for the Gender Eq- conversation to be lacking at University Park, as previ- ting the blame on the victim and heard the term “red zone” before, uity Center, described how these any substantial knowledge. ously reported by the Collegian. it’s excluding victims that aren’t but she was not surprised to learn complications can create an en- “You don’t learn anything you Dana Osgood completed the female,” Pencek said. “You can’t its meaning. vironment where vulnerability to didn’t already know,” Thibodeaux SAFE and AWARE modules, and put the burden on someone to not “I think freshmen are so vul- sexual assault is especially high. (freshman- petroleum and natu- although she found the intention get hurt. We need to switch the nerable to sexual assault in their “There’s lots of reasons fresh- ral gas engineering) said. “I think to be right, she doesn’t see the conversation to focus on the ini- first few weeks because it is a new men are vulnerable to sexual as- there should be a training or self- programs as doing much to help tiator.” environment and you’re trying sault when they first arrive here,” defense class to go with the talk.” solve the issue. For students that have experi- new things and putting yourself Pencek said. “Think about what Most of the discussion regard- “I think most people just skip enced sexual assault and do not in certain situations you may not it’s like to be in a new area with ing sexual assault on campus fo- through it because most of the know what to do, Pencek stressed have before college,” McGowan new people. You don’t have the cuses primarily on the preventa- questions are common sense- that there is not one correct (freshman-environmental sys- same support system and you’re tive side, which is why Thibodeaux based,” Osgood (freshmen-me- way to approach what happened. tems engineering) said. “Alcohol trying all of these things for the wants to learn more about what teorology) said. “I think sexual “Trauma impacts everyone is a new thing for some and that first time, whether that be drink- to do if she finds herself in a assault should be more of a main differently,” she said. “You don’t could also influence likelihood of ing or partying. There are people situation where sexual harass- focus on campus.” have to do anything you’re not sexual assault.” who will take advantage of that.” ment or abuse is about to occur. For some, sexual assault may comfortable with and you don’t According to 2018 data from al- Pencek stressed that sexual Students get to hear from be just another topic they have to need to follow the same path as cohol.org, at least half of all stu- assault is not only a Penn State the Gender Equity Center dur- hear about because of university anybody else, but it’s important dent sexual assaults involve alco- issue, but something that hap- ing their first-year seminar, and policies, but for others, it’s a real- to know that there are resources hol. Approximately 43 percent of pens every day, everywhere. must complete modules regard- life fear or experience they think available. Our office is both free those assaulted have alcohol in However, she said she feels ing alcohol safety and sexual about every day, especially before and confidential.” their system, while about 69 per- it’s in the university’s hands to assault when they first arrive social events. The Gender Equity Center is cent of perpetrators have alcohol do what it can to combat the on campus. However, some stu- “I usually only go out with located in 204 Boucke Building in their systems. likelihood of it occurring. Even dents think these strategies a group of people because I and is open Monday to Friday The transition from high before students arrive on cam- may not be working too well. wouldn’t feel safe by myself,” Ol- from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. school to college throws many pus, they begin to have con- Additionally, not all students ivia Neill (freshman-geography) new obstacles in new students’ versations revolving around complete SAFE and AWARE. said. “I don’t want to put myself in To email reporter: [email protected]. ways, as freshmen adjust to be- sexual assault, which begins as In 2017 — the most recent data a dangerous path. People should Follow her on Twitter at @melissm8. Student suggestions shape THON’s future Anjelica Singer can have a page under that.” ent ideas, we have gotten some than welcomed to sit down with tions and volunteers is something The Daily Collegian These individual pages do not ideas from different organiza- any volunteer and help them and that Mele always tries to strive have to be just for alumni and tions as well,” Duesler said. “We grow their ideas into reality.” for. In March, THON 2020 execu- students. Friends of THON are have definitely been receiving a Being more of a resource while Visit collegian.psu.edu to read tive director Regina Duesler told also welcomed to foster relation- lot of great feedback.” providing resources to organiza- the full story. The Daily Collegian she hopes to ships with donors, families and The feed- ensure that everyone’s voice is friends. back is sent heard. The annual one-week long in through Nearly six months later, “One Day We Will Dance in requests Duesler (senior-accounting and Celebration THON Cam- on THINK, finance) is helping achieve that paign”— the largest one-week THON’s inter- goal by incorporating different effort to raise money for THON nal information suggestions into new events and — is now being replaced with network. fundraising activities for THON. “The Dream Forward Cam- On THINK, The executive committee re- paign”. request forms ceived feedback from students in This new name for the cam- and applica- many different THON organiza- paign will still have the same goal tions are avail- tions as part of its efforts to make of fundraising, but it will have able and orga- sure THON is always moving in new aspects. nizations are the right direction. The “One Day We Will Dance encouraged This year, two THON events in Celebration THON Campaign” to reach out are being revamped. was normally one week long. The to the THON Along with the student new Dream Forward Campaign executive com- feedback, Duesler received will last 16 days from Oct. 13 to mittee with feedback from alumni and Oct. 29, which also happens to be suggestions or friends of THON to find ways the day of the THON 5k. complaints. to incorporate them more. This new revamped version of Dan Mele, “We have shifted something the original campaign not only the Public Re- that we launched last year called will have the focus of fundrais- lations Direc- ‘THON Nation,’” Duesler said. ing, but also the connection to the tor for THON, “This year we are now able to mission. said THINK have something called ‘group Duesler said this added fo- also provides fundraising’, which allows alumni cus will ensure that everyone’s toolkits for to have individual pages under voices are being heard, includ- campaigns the umbrella that they used to ing stakeholders and anyone and volunteers fundraise under as students. who has a dream for “THON, for for inspiration “For example, if you were the kids, for their involvement in when it comes on the executive committee THON.” to posts on in the past, there would be an “The campaign was kind of social media, executive committee alum- brainstormed by members of the fundraising ni page on the donor drive, executive committee originally, and promot- and each of those individuals but as we have developed differ- ing donor drive pages. THINK is also used to keep the THON executive members’ open-door pol- icy, both online and within in the THON office. “If there are any questions,” Mele (senior- marketing) said, “comments or con- cerns that anyone has for us, they are more than welcome Collegian file photo to reach out to myself, and the Volunteers perform the line dance during Final Four of Penn State THON committee cap- at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 17. tains are more OPINIONElena Rose Lindsey Toomer Colsen Ackroyd Sept. 5-8, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 Penn State students love seeing the Jonas Brothers support our school ver the past year, it’s versity is definitely benefit- safe to say the Jonas OUR VIEW ing from the support, but the OBrothers have become brothers could genuinely just honorary members of the enjoy immersing themselves Penn State family. But what As long as they keep showing up, is it worth it to into college culture with no is their motivation behind ulterior motives. choosing Penn State as their question why the Jonas Brothers love Penn State? Will the Jonas Brothers new platform of choice? craze continue after their There are many factors concert at the BJC? If they in reaction to the Barstool traction from bad press the Brothers also love Penn that go into this ongoing continue to come back and Sports best college bar con- university has received State is that they never went relationship. Most important- show support like they have, test on Twitter. Since this regarding more pressing to college themselves. Maybe ly, though, college-aged stu- night, the Jonas Brothers issues, especially amid sev- the brothers really are just it definitely will. dents are the same demo- craze hasn’t faded one bit. eral lawsuits. three guys who never got to The brothers have made it graphic of people who were The attention the Jonas This relationship also cre- understand what it meant to to some of the most popular part of the Jonas Brothers’ Brothers are giving to Penn ates a sense of nostalgia for be a normal college student, Penn State events — a bar original fan base 10 years State is valuable press for Penn State students, who and they are enjoying getting downtown, a football game ago — making Penn State sure. Who doesn’t love to see may have been die-hard fans a taste of that in these and the BJC. What could the perfect place to start James Franklin chilling with in the earlier years of the appearances in State possibly be next? their big comeback. the Jo Bros? Jonas Brothers, making College. After seeing the brothers The Jonas Brothers had It’s nice to see Penn State them feel special seeing how Overall, the Jonas Broth- surprise THON teen Lily last their first live performance featured nationally for some- much they care about our ers’ love of Penn State feels week, maybe we can expect after their reunion at thing positive — but some school. very genuine. All the positive another appearance this Champs Downtown in April, could also see this as a dis- Perhaps the reason Jonas press is great and the uni- year at THON.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa

Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. Minecraft is becoming popular Board of Editors Editor in Chief Elena Rose Managing Editor Tyler King again, but why now? Digital Managing Editor David Eckert Everyone’s favorite blocky even Fortnite, arguably the most “We can course, nostalgia. Like me, Opinions Editor game from 2009 is suddenly popular game in the world in the there are millions of people and News Social Media Editor making a resurgence, but not past year. temporarily forget who played in middle school Lindsey Toomer many returning But what happened to resur- our responsibilities who are now in college. We can News Editor players under- rect an old favorite? temporarily forget our respon- Maddie Aiken stand why. Well, it might have never died and the pressures sibilities and the pressures of Assistant News Editor When I first at all. 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Page B4 SPORTS Sept. 5-8, 2019 Retherford ready for World Championships feeling not 100 percent, you can By Jake Aferiat convince yourself to go out and do The Daily Collegian your job, so the mental aspect is more important,” Retherford said Zain Retherford was like a lot after Final X. of kids in that from an early age It’s clear Retherford had a he knew what he wanted to do presence about him and a way in when he got older. which he conducted himself that WRESTLING But that’s resonated with people, even early where the com- on in his career. parisons between In one of Retherford’s early Retherford and most normal kids freestyle appearances, he left stop. such an impact on an Iranian A lot of people might say they wrestler who had never seen want to be a firefighter or a danc- Retherford compete, let alone er or an astronaut or a racecar heard of him that the wrestler driver, but very few likely aspire predicted Retherford would ulti- from the age of just six years old mately reach his goal. to win a gold medal in a niche “There was a guy who came up sport like wrestling. to me from Iran and he says, ‘Do And yet, all because of one man you mind if I talk to your athlete?’” and one box of cereal, Rether- Hughes recalled. “He ended up ford knew that’s exactly what he grabbing Zain by the face, kissed wanted. him on the cheek and said, ‘Next “I was six years old and I saw Olympic champion.’ I thought [Penn State] coach Cael [Sand- Collegian File Photo ‘Wow, that doesn’t happen every erson] on a Wheaties box. That’s day’ that someone from a foreign the coolest thing. He was winning Penn State’s Zain Retherford gets the win over Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen during the match at the Bryce Jordan country would recognize the way the Olympics and I knew that’s Center on Saturday, Feb. 10. he carried himself.” what I wanted to do,” Rether- However much confidence ford said in June after originally Retherford ultimately first once again also showcased his to climb one more hill to reach that exchange might have given clinching his spot on the United made the United States World trademark work ethic and mind- greatness yet again. Retherford at the time, beating States World Team. Team on June 8 after beating set en route to the win. It’s something those who’ve Diakomihalis was equally as im- Those inside Retherford’s in- Cornell’s Yianni Diakomihalis at “He did a phenomenal job with coached Retherford in the past, portant to boosting the former ner circle knew he had the req- Final X: Rutgers, but after Dia- his mindset, with the things he like Chertow, say he has no Penn State great’s self-esteem uisite work ethic to be great, and komihalis’s camp protested the can control. He took everything problem doing. and affirm his deservedness of to some it was just a matter if the deciding match because of a late in stride. He could’ve been really “He’s done a great job rising the World Team spot. athletic ability would catch up. challenge call, Retherford’s spot negative about it but he doesn’t to the occasion when it matters “You know, if the World Cham- “I knew Zain had a serious, was then immediately in ques- say much,” Russ Hughes, Reth- most and he does a wonderful job pionships were today, I think I’d focused work ethic from about tion. erford’s former high school coach peaking,” Chertow said. be ready. Yianni’s a great com- fourth grade on,” Ken Chertow, a First is the important word and a former Penn State All- Part of that is Retherford’s petitor and he’s been knocking off former Penn State wrestler and there because an arbitrator got American told the Collegian. “He penchant for focusing on and pri- the best guys week after week so Olympian who coached Reth- involved and ruled in favor of Dia- just goes about his business and oritizing the mental aspect of his I think if I can beat a guy like that, erford, told the Daily Collegian komihalis, meaning the second does what he’s supposed to do.” game — something he feels gave I’m ready to go.” in June. “I saw that he had the and potentially deciding match The combination of events ul- him an edge back in June. potential to be good in the sense would need to be re-wrestled. timately meant the three-time “You can always control your To email reporter: [email protected]. of he’s very focused. He’s really And so, Retherford, who en- NCAA champion would have mentality so even when you’re Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_Aferiat51. intense in his drilling. I never tered the wrestle-off with a 1-0 looked at him and said he’s a gift- lead, went out and handled Dia- ed athlete.” komihalis 2-1 to retain his spot as But Chertow isn’t out to dimin- the 65 kg representative on the ish what Retherford has done or United States World Team. his prowess and domination in The usually stoic and mild- the sport where he’s quickly be- mannered Retherford admitted coming a rising star. he was “angry” when he first Even after Retherford won heard about everything that multiple state titles in high school would be going on. and put people on notice despite Beyond that however, Rether- being undersized, Chertow still ford also resented the fact that didn’t think Retherford’s mete- his coaches were dragged into oric ascent was likely. this and their lives were altered. “He was getting better techni- “I was angry, I think, you know, cally, he was so serious — I loved when I heard everything,” Reth- it,” Chertow said. “But I still didn’t eford said after officially clinching think ‘Oh, this kid is destined for his spot on the World Team. “A lot three NCAA titles.” of this interfered with, you know, Now, nearly two years removed my life, the past, and my coach- from his time at Penn State and es lives. You know, my coaches with three NCAA championship have been there for me, they sat trophies to his name, Retherford through the whole process and finally set out on that path to win have been very supportive. But an Olympic gold medal. just a lot of life things made me It would first mean needing angry.” Collegian file photo to make his second ever United While Retherford might’ve States World Team and compete been angry about what trans- Zain Retherford gets under Iowa’s Brandon Sorensen in the 149-pound final of the 2018 Big Ten tournament at the World Championships. pired, the need to prove himself on the campus of Michigan State. PSU continues strong start to season Tagliaferri was able to latch on By Ryan Lam to the pass, take the ball around The Daily Collegian the rushing Erickson and fired a high shot into the goal over Penn State embarked on an another defender making a last- early season road trip to test its ditch effort to block the goal. squad which proved to be benefi- Shifting gears to the defensive cial as the Nittany end, the Nittany Lions were able Lions moved to to put the clamps onto the oppo- WOMEN’S 3-1 on the season sition, conceding only one goal in SOCCER after two wins the 180 minutes played. this weekend. That goal came late in the first Coach Erica Dambach’s squad match, when the game was all but looked comfortable in its two decided. games in Southern California, The team remained disciplined scoring three goals in each of its throughout the games, not to be games against Long Beach State deterred by a couple of flurries by and Loyola Marymount while both their oppositions. keeping a clean sheet against the The games did open up toward latter. the end as the lead was comfort- “Overall I was really pleased able and the opponents were with our performance in both making a late push for goals. matches,” Dambach said. But, Dambach’s specialty on She also highlighted the diffi- Noah Riffe/Collegian defense did show up early on this culties coming into the games. Midfielder/defender Kate Wiesner (6) celebrates after scoring during the match against No. 3 Stanford on season, especially with four re- “This was a really challenging Friday, August 23 at Jeffrey Field. The No. 6 Nittany Lions fall to No. 3 Stanford 2-1. turners and all three captains in trip and I was proud of the way the back, anchoring the defensive that the players handled not only unit. travel, but the heat, to come away opposing keeper’s reach. eration on the team. also presents herself as an excel- Another positive sign was the with six points on the weekend,” “We were able to get her more Dambach and the team were lent option for team selection. rotation the team got because of she added. involved in the attack and it paid ecstatic that Schlegel was able to “She’s made an immediate the relatively at-ease action over The team built on a strong per- off. Her goal on Friday night was bounce back and contribute after impact and has filled in for us in the California trip. formance against Hofstra and one of the best yet this season and her injury. several areas over the past few Ninteen players featured over showed that it is capable of play- it was great to “Ally Schlegel has worked so matches as we work to figure out the course of the weekend, re- ing ahead and at ease in all times, see her get one “ hard at her re- how to best utilize her within our ducing workload in the heat and even on the road. off of a set piece Arguably the hab over the group,” Dambach added. also showcasing the depth of the Penn State mounted offensive as well yester- best part of the past 12 months The weekend also saw a stellar squad. pressure, often camping out in day,” Dambach and the staff and performance off Frankie Taglia- “Arguably the best part of the the opposition’s final third, and said. weekend was team alike are ferri. weekend was the opportunity created numerous opportunities The changes thrilled to have The returning co-leading point- to see so many players get big off set-piece plays. to the start- the opportunity her back on the scorer on the team notched one minutes,” Dambach said. “These Recent Boston College trans- ing lineup were to see so many field,” Dambach goal and two assists in the slate players work hard day in and day fer and All-American Sam Coffey minimal, with said. of games, picking up where she out and it’s great to reward them was the star of the show for the the most no- players get big She was able left off last season. with a chance to shine on game weekend. She featured in a deep- table one being to find the back She was also seen making cru- day.” er role as a midfield playmaker in Ally Schlegel’s minutes.” of the net in both cial runs and key passes to not Penn State will be on the road Shea Moyer’s absence and con- hot form being games over the just open space up for herself, but for the next game against West Erica Dambach ducted the offense with ease. featured in the weekend, while also her teammates. Virginia on Friday, Sep. 6 and will In the Loyola Marymount lineup. Coach also putting on Her goal was largely the frui- return to Jeffrey Field to face matchup, she took 13 corner Schlegel, who a show of her in- tion of her work ethic. James Madison on Sunday, Sep. kicks throughout the match and sat out of her dustrious work She was pressing high in the 8. opened the scored for the team freshman year due to injury, has ethic with leading the high press final third when an unbeknownst off a free kick by driving a low ball quickly stepped up and proved up top. defender made a back pass to- To email reporter: [email protected]. through the wall and beyond the that she deserves serious consid- Her position fluidity up front ward keeper Lee Erickson. Follow him on Twitter at @ryrylam210. The Daily Collegian News Sept. 5-8, 2019 | Page B5 Getting thrifty at Penn State By Caitlyn Frolo parent’s suggestion — so he from other areas. The Daily Collegian started an Instagram account. With over 500 items that Cow- Cowell started the account on ell can currently sell, he said Hey Penn State, can we go his own and opted not to promote he sticks to posting new items thrift shopping? @joepascloset on his personal twice a day, to make time for his A recent fashion trend — thrift- account until he got over 50 sales. 15-credit course load and sched- ing and repurposing clothing His first post premiered on Jan. uled meetings with customers to items — has taken over Penn 31. pick up items and to ship items State in a big way. “It was a struggle, I just fol- from the post office. Vintage clothing accounts have lowed people,” Cowell said of “I use the money to buy more taken over Instagram, with their increasing his follower count. items, to give to everybody,” Cow- target audiences being teens and “I found a snowboard shirt and ell said. “I also paid for my park- young adults in college. followed the Snowboard Club at ing this semester and a storage The Instagram accounts @ Penn State. I also followed the unit now.” joepascloset and @pennstate- people on sorority and fraternity Cowell said it will be a while un- threads are two that have grown accounts. It was from the ground til he sees a large profit because in following by focusing on selling up.” of the fees associated with run- students authentic Penn State The account grew quickly. Cow- ning his account. However, he clothing items from previous de- ell now has over 4,000 followers currently has over 150 sales on cades. and sells the items he posts in an @joepascloset and around 600 on Zac Cowell started thrifting average of two to three minutes. eBay. seven years ago, and when he Cowell said he encouraged fol- Looking for new ways to ex- found a Patagonia jacket for $3, lowers to put on post notifications pand his market and reach, Cow- he quickly became obsessed with to make sure they don’t miss rare ell recently began doing give- the idea of thrift shopping. items. aways with PSU Barstool and Cowell (senior-environmental “It’s an excitement factor,” has his sister sew custom pieces Courtesy of Caitlyn Frolo resource management) started Cowell said. “I wanted it to be from items that aren’t selling on Cowell said he often hunts for pieces with bright coloring that catches the selling different thrifted items like this because the things I find his page. through eBay, but found that the are very rare. Once I post it, I can As a senior, Cowell would like eye, like this 1992 Fiesta Bowl shirt. Penn State items he was collect- never find it again.” to get an environmental job with ing weren’t selling as fast as he Cowell said he finds the items the government in Colorado, but Cowell and the simple process of best to use Instagram to sell the wanted them to. through various sources, with is still debating this decision be- purchasing items. items because of the potential to “I knew people wanted [the the State College Goodwill being cause of how well his account is “I absolutely love how he finds reach customers in their target items], and it was other college his most popular spot. He said he doing. the coolest things that are one demographic. kids who did,” Cowell said. “I’d go would walk there once a week and “Who knows, I think every- of a kind and so unique,” Por- With just over 1,000 followers, to parties and football games and bring home items until he could one loves cool clothes. Our par- ter (sophomore-biobehavioral Deniz and Arif are always finding people would ask me to the buy afford to have his car in town. ents were cool, they wore cool health) said. “He’s so kind about ways to make their brand grow. the shirt off my back.” Cowell also uses the internet, clothes,” Cowell said. “A lot of it all.” Deniz said the money cur- With storage space running out flea markets and garage sales to times we forget that, but you can’t Siblings Deniz and Arif Demir- rently made off of sales in his dorm, he knew he needed look for deals on older Penn State find these things in a store. It’s an ci began their thrift account, @ is recycled back into the to start selling more clothes. clothing items. He has a friend environmentally friendly way to pennstatethreads, in early Au- business to keep expanding their He didn’t want to use Facebook who lives in between Altoona and live and buy.” gust 2019. reach. Marketplace — which was his Pittsburgh who sells him finds Ellison Porter spoke highly of Deniz, 2018 alumna of Penn “One thing we did that really State, works a full-time job in increased views and followers on Washington D.C. and leaves her our account was by doing a give- younger brother Arif, a freshman, away,” Deniz said. “By doing this, to do all of the business in State we gained over 400 followers in a College. week.” Deniz said both her and her Evan Zakovic said he bought a brother grew up in State College Rose Bowl shirt from 1995 from and have parents who work at the Deniz and Arif. university, which gave her a fasci- “The page followed me on nation toward vintage Penn State Instagram and all the pieces clothing. they had all had a certain look “Throughout the years I’ve that I liked,” Zakovic (fresh- been thrifting and collecting nu- man-division of undergraduate merous vintage Penn State ap- studies) said. “I paid through parel to rep at football games or Venmo and had the shirt two days just simply walking around cam- later.” pus,” Deniz said. Deniz said she hopes to one day Deniz said the colors and de- do a @pennstatethreads pop-up signs they used back in the 90s shop in downtown State College. had a “certain flair” that modern “If it keeps on growing and Penn State clothing is missing. being successful, I could see Storing the thrifted items in this being a long-term thing,” their State College home, Deniz Deniz said. “I can definitely said they are always looking to see a market like this for other find the next new piece, thrifting universities across the United multiple times a day. States.” Courtesy of Caitlyn Frolo Through shopping at thrift Cowell, founder of @jopascloset, said crewnecks sell out quickly, and showed an example of a light grey stores and personal connections, To email reporter: [email protected]. Champion sweatshirt with a unique font the brother-sister duo felt it was Follow her on twitter at: @caitlynfrolo. 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