Never Sour, Always Sweet: Meet the 'Sour Patch Guy'

Vol. 118, No. 43 Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 Never sour, always sweet: Debate showcases Meet the ‘Sour Patch Guy’ candidates for State

By Samantha Lauriello College mayor seat THE DAILY COLLEGIAN By Alex Altieri Black said the support he’s re- In the hours before any home THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ceived as a republican proves football game, the gates to the the success of his campaign. “In student section open to the glory State College mayoral can- the past 27 years here as a resi- awaiting those who spent the didates Michael Black, Donald dent, I’ve been building the kind past nights in Nittanyville. But Hahn and Ron Madrid took the of experience that matters for be- after the dedicated campers as- stage at the State Theatre Tues- ing the next mayor,” Black said. sume their front row positions, day night to debate a range of “Like you, I want State College to the hours until kickoff are just a topics, including sustainability, be more vibrant, more welcoming waiting game. town-gown relations and afford- and a greater community.” One student has decided to able housing. Madrid followed. He lived in the beat the boredom with an unex- Each candidate had two min- borough for 23 years, starting af- pected treat — Sour Patch Kids. utes to give an opening state- ter his 20 years of service in the Last football season, James ment. Hahn spoke first, having United States Marine Corps. Notor (junior-broadcast jour- won the coin flip. He introduced “I raised my family here,” Ma- nalism) threw his friend a Sour himself as a Centre County na- drid said. “I have four children. Patch Kid as they held their front tive, born in Bellefonte. All four of my children went to row seats, waiting for the hours “I know that this is a great Penn State.” Madrid said his de- until game time to wind down. place to grow up, to get an edu- votion to the community makes “Hey, can I have one?” Notor Linsey Fagan/Collegian cation and to settle down,” Hahn him excited to serve as mayor. heard someone say from a few James Notor (junior-broadcasting) cheers while waiting for the team to said. “As mayor, I hope to keep The candidates were then rows above him. From there, the arrive at the game against Northwestern on Oct. 7. it this way.” He mentioned his asked about the most important ripple effect began. 12 years of service on the State issue facing the borough. Throwing Sour Patch Kids to Kids. “I knew we were gaining Franklin he only throws candy College Borough Council as his Madrid said there is a “we vs. students eagerly waiting in the central qualification for mayor. they” attitude present in rela- stands on game day became a momentum when ESPN posted to players during warmups, not a video of us throwing Sour Patch during the actual game. “I have a lot of experience and tions between the borough and its tradition for Notor. The tradition connections in the community to Tommy Stevens, ” Panase said. “I’d prefer that to be some constituents. He said, as mayor, grew when Notor got the atten- that I hope to use in your ser- Notor said he never expected sort of post-game celebration,” he wants community members tion of DaeSean Hamilton, who vice as mayor of State College,” to feel heard when they voice what he thought to be a fun way Franklin said, “but I love it, the hopped on the Sour Patch band- Hahn said. concerns at borough council to pass time to become means of Sour Patch Guy.” A week later, wagon when he caught one dur- Next was Black, who stressed meetings. spreading Penn State spirit, but Notor met Franklin in the HUB- ing warmups. Soon enough, other the bi-partisan support for his To read full story, visit for him, Sour Robeson Center and gave him players were follow- campaign. A lifelong democrat, collegian.psu.edu. ing suit. “I knew we were Patch Guy’s a sealed bag of Sour Patch Kids, This football sea- gaining momentum break through as per request to accommodate son, Notor has tak- moment came Franklin’s germaphobia, ac- en on the identity of when ESPN posted at the Penn cording to Notor. “Sour Patch Guy,” a video of us State Coaches Notor has also spent time in a name that caught Show two days the HUB giving away free men’s on after he and his throwing Sour before the team basketball season tickets to stu- friend, Cameron Patch to Tommy beat North- dents who can catch Sour Patch Panase , created the western. Kids in their mouths. Legion of Twitter account @ Stevens.” Before ask- Blue, Penn State basketball’s PSUSourPatchGuy. Cameron Panase ing coach student section, collaborates Within a few James Frank- with Notor to give away the junior-advertising weeks of its launch, lin a question tickets. He’s also a part of their the account was en- on the live ra- game day committee. gaging with familiar fans, such as dio show, Notor said, “I actually “When I saw what James was Trace McSorley and the Nittany throw Sour Patch Kids on game doing I thought, ‘We’ve got Sour Lion. day, so if you look for a Sour Patch Patch Guy on our game day Panase (junior-advertising), Kid, I can throw you one.” committee, what better way to who runs the Twitter account, “So, you’re telling me my play- get people excited about basket- said they’re hoping to use ers are eating Sour Patch Kids ball season,’” said Nick Malizia, Erin O’Neill/Collegian their social media presence to during the game?” Franklin re- president of Legion of Blue. From left, Michael Black, Don Hahn and Ron Madrid debate for the increase their chances of getting a sponded. As the crowd broke To read full story, visit municipal election season at the State Theatre on Oct. 17. sponsorship from Sour Patch out in laughter, Notor assured collegian.psu.edu. Sexual assault INSIDE: Garner What are your wants to reported happy thoughts? go out a to the CCYSB By Stephanie Panny THE DAILY COLLEGIAN winner On Oct. 16 at 3:15 p.m., a sexual assault was reported By Vincent Lungaro to the Centre County Youth THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Services Bureau, located in State Christopher Sanders College. The last few years of Pat Linsey Fagan/Collegian No other information is Several students tell The Daily Chambers’ tenure have be- Cornerback Amani Oruwariye (21) celebrates an interception of a available at this time. Collegian what makes them happy. gun with reasonably optimistic Northwestern pass during their game at Ryan Field on Oct. 7. expectations. However, the re- To email reporter: [email protected]. Page 2 curring phrases of “this is the Follow her on Twitter at @StephaniePanny. year things click for Penn State basketball” or “this is the year Turning Penn State Chambers gets his team to play Sexual Assault TDC Staff Picks meaningful postseason basket- Resources ball,” haven’t come to fruition. No one on the Nittany Lions’ football’s secondary roster has experienced that dis- Centre County Women’s Resource Center 24-hour hotline appointment more than guard Shep Garner. The lone, true into a no fly zone (814)-234-5050 senior on Penn State’s roster — Julian Moore is listed as a By Jack R. Hirsh third interception of the year. Penn State Counseling & Psychological graduate senior — Garner en- Services sexual assault & relationship THE DAILY COLLEGIAN “Coach [James] Franklin and violence hotline ters his fourth and final season coach [defensive coordinator in Happy Valley looking to add Forcing turnovers was a pri- Brent] Pry emphasized taking 1-800-550-7575 that defining postseason berth ority for Penn State’s secondary the ball away,” Oruwariye said to his resume. this offseason, and so far, the on Tuesday. “Just working on State College Police Department “You want to go out a winner,” group has turned that goal into the little things that can help us (814)-234-7150 Associated Press Garner said. “You want to leave production. Of all the spectacu- get our hands on more balls.” a program better than what it lar catches made by Nittany Li- Oruwariye had just one ca- Penn State Police Check out our staff picks of the best was when you came into it.” ons offensive players this year, reer interception before this (814)-863-1111 uniforms in sports. One of the areas Garner said some of the most athletic grabs season. Senior Grant Haley has the team has focused on improv- have been made by corners. two interceptions in 2017 after Safe Walk Service ing is finishing out close games. Page 4 Arguably none of those catch- not registering one last year. (814)-865-9255 On more than one occasion es have been more outstanding Even safety Marcus Allen col- last season, Penn State found than Amani Oruwariye’s leaping lected his first career pick ear- Center For Women Students itself leading or within striking collegian.psu.edu grab against Northwestern just lier this season. Franklin thinks (814)-863-2027 distance late in the second half, before the bye week. Oruwariye experience has a lot to do with only to see the opponent walk won a one-on-one with the Wild- the lock down play of the sec- Office Of Sexual Misconduct On Twitter at away victorious. cats’ Bennett Skowronek, who ondary. Prevention & Response To read full story, visit @DailyCollegian had three inches on the junior (814)-867-0099 collegian.psu.edu. corner, and came down with his See FOOTBALL, Page 2. Page 2 | WeDnesDay, oCT. 18, 2017 LOCAL The Daily Collegian

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Extended forecast Today Tonight Tomorrow Friday campusweatherservice.com High 68 Low 43 High 69, Low 48 High 69, Low 43 Courtesy of Campus Weather Football FROM Page 1. Happy thoughts Starting corners Haley and Christian Campbell, and starting safeties Allen and Troy Apke are all seniors, while Oruwariye is a redshirt junior. “You’re talking about guys that have played a lot of football, have a lot of experience, confidence,” Frank- in the happiest valley lin said. “Going against our wide receivers every day in practice helps them as well. We got great competi- tion in practice every single day.” By Laura Zaks According to Pro Football Focus College, Haley FOR THE COLLEGIAN leads the Big Ten in lowest passer rating when tar- geted at just 6.7. Between the rustle of leaves That’s 26.4 points better than the next corner. falling in bipolar weather, the hum Campbell and Oruwariye rank sixth and seventh, re- of a bike whizzing past in an almost- spectively, on the list of Big Ten corners with at least collision, to the collection of laughter 70 snaps in pass coverage. in the underbelly of the HUB, there Haley, who often slides over to nickel to allow Oru- are secret happy thoughts of Penn wariye to play on the outside, is obviously leading the State students. way for the secondary, despite only having to make 15 These thoughts often go unnoticed tackles this season. in the day-to-day bustle of classes, “He pays attention to the details,” Oruwariye said of clubs and the ugly news of the world Haley. “He watches a lot of film. He’s just very particu- today. lar in his game. He works on his craft all the time and But for one morning, a spotlight he’s someone the younger guys, and even myself, look has been shed. The secrets have up to as far as work ethic and technique.” been revealed. To read full story, visit collegian.psu.edu. The following are student respons- es to the question, “What are some happy thoughts of yours today?” Alexia Mazzarella (sophomore- Workshop veterinarian biomedical Christopher Sanders/Collegian sciences): Ivhan Relampagos (sophomore-communications) poses in the Hub-Robeson “I’m just happy that my friends Center on Oct. 13. aims to teach have been there for me. My boyfriend recently broke up with me, Madisyn Lloyd (sophomore- December; we’re booking flights but my friends came into my room chemical engineering): now. We are international students, after it happened and made me feel so we are used to our food back in In- “Every day I’m one step closer dia. We miss it very much.” students good better. They were so great.” to going home and seeing my dogs. Anna Shamory (sophomore- They make me so happy. It’s only a Carly Hart (freshman- archaeological science & month away.” journalism): study habits “I’m happy it’s finally starting to CAMS): Randeep Singh, Aman Pandey feel like fall. Halloween is my favorite “Well, in short term, I’m happy I and Vibhor Agarwal holiday and I am so excited it’s com- By Allie Bausinger don’t have the plague this weekend ing!” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN (freshmen-computer science): and I don’t have exams next week. Nick Paglia (sophomore- But I’m also super excited for Hal- “We are all happy and think- The Division of Undergraduate Studies and Eberly loween parties and fun times.” ing about going back to India in women’s studies) College of Science will be sponsoring a “Study Smart- er, Not Harder ” event to help students who may be “I have recently cut off one person struggling. out of my life. It’s important to cut The workshop, open to all students, will feature fac- people you don’t need out of your life. ulty presenters John Waters from the Eberly College I’m happier now.” of Science and Josh Wede from the College of the Lib- Ivhan Relampagos eral Arts, who intend to teach students skills on how to better organize themselves when studying and good (sophomore-communications) habits to continue succeeding at University Park. “My happy thought? Being sur- This workshop will take place at 6 p.m., Oct 18 at 100 rounded by friends. They comfort Huck Life Sciences. me.” Jacqueline Bortiantynski from Eberly College of Science will also be presenting, Pamela Baron, pro- Sam Bartuska (junior- gram coordinator of the Division of Undergraduate Studies, said via email. chemical engineering) This event is unknown to many students, but it has “A happy thought I’ve had is that I been found to be a useful tool in the past. have been feeling better after being Ian Swasing said he attended a previous workshop sick this weekend.” and was happy with the results. Megan Mantler (freshman- “I’ve taken and retaken calculus again and again,” Swasing (sophomore-electrical engineering) said. division of undergraduate “This workshop really helped me learn how to study studies) better.” Some freshmen seem to be unsure but enthusiastic Christopher Sanders/Collegian “I’m happy because I got a good about the idea. Lucia Person said she had positive ex- Nick Paglia (sophmore-women’s studies) poses in the Hub-Robeson Center on grade on my Sociology essay.” pectations for the event. Oct. 13. To read full story, visit “I may not be struggling in a class right now, but collegian.psu.edu. knowing that this is there will certainly help me in the future,” Person (freshman-division of undergraduate studies) said. Tyler Ladzinski said he was eager to learn more. “I’m happy to know that Penn State cares enough ‘A little bit of everything’ with that there is a resource for those of us who may be having issues,” Ladzinski (freshman-political science) said. “As a freshman, it really helps.”

European literature program To email reporter: [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @allie_bausinger. By Gabby Barone literary works, an online calendar of [Europe] greatly by broadening their THE DAILY COLLEGIAN European literary events and is in audience,” Burchill said via email. the process of expanding to an online Burchill also said this will greatly Study Smarter, Not In the Czech language, according radio and partner-produced podcast expand the reachable audience. Harder presentation to Andrew Singer, the word “trafika” series. “Just like audiobooks allow people translates to a small corner shop “In general, what these tools are with low-vision to participate in a or kiosk where one can buy “a little trying to create is a sense of more book club on the newest bestseller, When: 6 p.m. Oct. 18 bit of everything” — from candy to community and belonging together translating and accessing radio, newspapers to tobacco. among the European literary com- plays and essays will [allow them to] Where: 100 Huck Life Sciences Now, Singer is offering people “a munities and European countries reach even more people.” little bit of everything” in European generally,” Singer said. Each issue of the quarterly jour- Details: Workshop will feature literature with his own literary ven- The radio station and partner- nals usually focuses on a specific culture: Trafika Europe. produced podcasts will feature peo- ture or region, Singer said, and about faculty presenters who will teach Trafika Europe, which came to ple and publishers of the literature half of the stories appearing in one students skills on how to study Penn State in the autumn of 2015, world, Singer said, from other uni- issue will be focused on that theme, offers a look into fiction and poetry versities and, in some cases, differ- while the other half looks at works from across Europe — with works ent countries. from across Europe. from countries such as Georgia, Head of Adult Services at Schlow The journals, ranging in topics Ukraine , Turkey, Russia and the Centre Region Library Maria Bur- including spring 2016’s “Prayer,” Balkans. chill said expanding Trafika Europe to summer 2015’s “Slovenian Inter- In addition to a quarterly liter- into a literary component will help lude,” are available in both print and ary journal, the program also offers bring works to more readers. online versions. an online bookstore of European “Multimedia will help Trafika Though Singer explained they have various ways of selecting which works are published in the journals, they pay attention to whether publishers have translated works coming out soon, if people win recent literary prizes or if they have connections at literary agencies as well as accepting cold submissions from the European public. “It’s a little complicated when you’re working with literary works in translation,” Singer said. “Some- times we can consider based on the original [works], or sometimes we need to see something in translation from it.” Singer says there is an “embar- rassment of riches” to be unearthed in European literature, as most of the countries’ languages and cultures never make it into English. “There are exciting works out John Stinely/For The Collegian there, I think it’s amazing,” Singer Andrew Singer, director of Trafika Europe, poses next to the Trafika Europe said. website and pamphlet on Oct. 10. To read full story, visit collegian.psu.edu. OPINIONSam Ruland Antonia Jaramillo Leen Obeidat WeDnesDay, oCT. 18, 2017 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Other sports to focus on than just Penn State football

This week in Penn State and Cole Hults for the Los athletics is unlike any other. Angeles Kings. Aside from the most obvious It’s true that hockey, and arguably the biggest game OUR VIEW basketball, soccer and volleyball of the season, there are many do get attention, but they’re not other things happening for Penn nearly as popular as football — State varsity sports besides and for the rest of the sports, football. Though Penn State football is important, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t they don’t even come close. Of course it’s important to Many of the sporting events recognize how big this weekend care about the other sports who are doing just as well. are free to watch as long as you is for football. Besides the fact show your student ID, and for that it’s our white out game, the ones that cost money, it’s ESPN College GameDay will accomplishments this school championship and field hockey both the 400 IM and her Penn not nearly as expensive as also be coming here, something year thus far. is currently ranked as sixth in State record-breaking mile getting even one football ticket. that has not happened since On Monday, women’s the nation. swim, as previously reported by Not everyone can afford to go 2009. volleyball was ranked No. 1 in The point we’re trying to The Daily Collegian. Then this to football games, but there are This is big deal and it’s the latest AVCA Coaches Poll. make is this: though football past summer, McHugh became other sports that are more something we as a Penn State The team is at the top for the may be our main sport or the a member of the United States affordable. Football shouldn’t be community should be proud of. first time in nearly two years, as most popular sport at Penn swim team and competed in the the only sport we are solely After all, for those of us who are previously reported by The State, it should not take away 29th Summer World University focusing on. seniors or even juniors, we Daily Collegian. from other sports. Games in Taipei, Taiwan and Attending these other remember when our football Sure, volleyball may not be These are all varsity teams won a silver medal in the 400 sporting events are a great way team was not nearly as good. such a celebrated sport like who are doing exceedingly well IM. to get involved with other sports The fact that we not only football, but being No. 1 is and they deserve to be Then there’s also Tony Carr, and learn more about them. It defeated Ohio State and were something to be proud of, and it recognized by their community. who plays for men’s basketball gives us a chance to appreciate Big 10 champions last year, but definitely helps provide a more Furthermore, though Saquon and has the potential to play for them and start having a new now we are currently positive outlook on Penn State. Barkley is one of the most the NBA. passion. undefeated and we are the Other sports that deserve prominent athletes Penn State In hockey, we have several Penn State might always be a second best football team in the recognition include men’s has, he isn’t the only one. players who have been drafted “football school,” but it’s not nation is an amazing hockey, who are hanging a Ally McHugh, who joined the already to play for the NHL. just a football school. Just in the accomplishment. banner on Thursday to Penn State swim team in 2015, Nikita Pavlychev was drafted to realm of sports, Penn State However, football isn’t the commemorate being Big 10 was invited to the 2017 NCAA play for the Pittsburgh offers so many opportunities for only sport at Penn State, and it champions from last season. Championships in Indianapolis Penguins, Denis Smirnov for students to become fans and is definitely not the only one Women’s soccer will be where she earned honorable the Colorado Avalanche, Brett further enhance their college who has made amazing competing in the Big 10 mention All-America honors in Murray for the Buffalo Sabres experience.

MY VIEW | DOMINIQUE SERVATI Making a difference in interesting times

There is an ancient Chinese Mother Theresa and Princess uals who literally changed the It is true that when speak- saying, a curse actually, that for- Diana: women who gave so way of the world were people ing out, we run the risk of fac- mer President John F. Kennedy much of themselves as a means just like you and me. They did ing adversity. Those who have was fond of quot- to love and serve others. not ever think that the things made such monumental dif- ing. It says, These are just a few examples they did or said would be ferences in society and in the “May you live in of people who made a difference remembered for generations. world also faced adversity, Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. interesting in this world. They too, lived in Rather, their actions were a State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2016 Collegian Inc. times.” I’ve come interesting times. While the result of their desire to change some more severe than oth- to realize that all problems they faced are not the “interesting times” that they ers. times are inter- necessarily the same as the lived in. They were merely hop- However, they understood Board of Editors esting, but some problems we are confronted ing that they would, in turn, that if they persevered, their Editor in Chief Sam Ruland are far more so with today, that does not under- inspire future generations to accomplishments would pale Managing Editor Lauren Davis SERVATI than others. mine nor demean the issues of change the circumstances of the in comparison to their adver- Digital Managing Editor Such are the their time. “interesting times” that they sities. Their stories should be Mark Fischer times we live in today. It can be That is not to say that there would someday live in. ones of inspiration and should News Editor Andrew Kalmowitz overwhelming and often even are not noteworthy leaders This is especially relevant motivate us to make a differ- News Chief Kelly Powers intimidating to find ways to today. While these individuals of today. With such a variety of ence in any big or small way Opinions Editor Antonia Jaramillo make a difference in today’s the past made incredible differ- issues in today’s world, it is that we can. Features & Culture Editor Kara Duriez world. In fact there is, under ences for their time, the acts easy to become overwhelmed Leaders and icons of the Features & Culture Chief Jenna Stoklosa some circumstances, a sense of done by leaders today are proof and feel as though you do not Sports Editor Vincent Lungaro past and those still today are fear of facing adversity that that “making a difference” is not have the means to make the Sports Chief Dave Eckert proof that making a positive encourages us to remain rather an impossible feat. kind of impact as those who Football Editor Matt Martell change is possible. To reiter- compliant. It is easier to enable Leaders today continue to came before you. But they first Photo/Multimedia Editor Linsey Fagan injustices and other “societal serve our communities in equal- made differences in their com- ate something else Kennedy Photo/Multimedia Chief Camille Stefani norms” as opposed to going ly remarkable ways. 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By Collegian Sports Staff grey uniform combination, the first place, and Tennessee crush- THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Vols. wind up with the best alter- es it with these beauties. nate uniforms in college football. While Penn State football fans The uniforms include grey pants, Tyler King: Philadelphia are accustomed to seeing the jerseys and helmets. The pants Eagles’ Kelly Green black shoes and basic blues, feature an orange stripe down the other teams across the sports pants, and the Tennessee logo on uniforms the hip. The jerseys have orange world have an array of uniform Eagles’ fans, including myself, numbering and lettering, and combinations. will never stop begging the or- include a dark strip which cov- Our sports staff members ganization –– for good reason–– Christopher Sanders/Collegian ers the shoulders, breaking up give their picks for the best uni- to bring back the classic “Kelly the look. That same dark pattern Penn State’s Bryanna Weiskircher (21) serves the ball during the game forms in sports. Green” uniforms of the late 80s/ emerges on the helmet, creating against Michigan at Rec Hall on Saturday, Oct. 14. early 90s. The uniform has an the peaks of the Smokey Moun- Ben Jenkins: 2017 appealing color of green and the tains around the helmet. The silver wing on the side of the helmet is pulled all together with Smokey Grey Uniforms – helmet reminds me of the old, an orange stripe, and the Tennes- tough Eagles teams coached by Penn State focus Tennessee Volunteers see “T” on each side. Orange and Buddy Ryan. When the Eagles When Tennessee rolls out its grey look sharp together in the wore these uniforms, legendary players like Randall Cunning- ham and Reggie White were the is on service line face of the franchise and a rea- By Tyler King others where it wasn’t a strength son the team was one of the best THE DAILY COLLEGIAN for us,” Rose said. “The match teams in the NFL for a number against Michigan was our most of years. These slick uniforms There’s no question the Big complete of the season as far as will always be associated with Ten is one of the nation’s top serving goes.” the golden generation of Eagles women’s volleyball conferences. Now in his 39th season at the football and should definitely be The reason the helm of the women’s volleyball something the organization looks WOMEN’S conference is re- program, Rose knows how im- into going back to in the coming VOLLEYBALL garded so highly portant it is to keep up with the years. is because each rest of the conference in all as- team is good at pects. Thomas Schlarp: LSU every aspect of the game. “Everybody needs to have “Gridiron Gold” Uniforms However, Penn State has still good service pressure,” Rose been focusing on improving in said. “Every team has hitters from 2016 one specific area where it feels than cause a lot of problems.” If a Dijon mustard-hue doesn’t it can separate itself from the It’s no secret the Nittany Li- get you “geauxing” for a battle rest of the Big Ten –– the ser- ons have talented hitters like in the Bayou then I’m not sure vice line. Simone Lee and Ali Frantti what will. While LSU’s offense So far in the 2017 campaign, that can cause other teams lacks anything that may remotely coach Russ Rose feels his trouble. be confused as fresh or stylisti- team’s performance at the ser- That duo has helped the cally pleasing, these beauties are vice line has been up and down. team have the highest hitting Associated Press something even Mike the Tiger “There’s been a few matches percentage in the conference. would approve of. where I thought we were serv- To read full story, visit Randall Cunningham (12) is pictured wearing the iconic former Kelly To read full story, visit ing the ball really well, but collegian.psu.edu. Green Eagles uniform. collegian.psu.edu. Offense prepares for a familiar Michigan defense

By Paddy Cotter has allowed occasional breathing “I think what Saquon has THE DAILY COLLEGIAN room for Saquon Barkley. shown is he doesn’t need many The scheme can create a dif- touches or opportunities to Penn State’s enemy this week ficult situation for the blocking make the big play,” Franklin is a familiar one. linemen. They have to be pre- said. “You’re probably never go- James Franklin coached along- pared for downfield blocks while ing to look at the stat page on side Michigan de- focusing on pass blocking. FOOTBALL fensive coordina- “It makes it a little more diffi- Sunday and Saquon has carried tor Don Brown at cult,” center Connor McGovern is 38 times for 250 yards. That’s Maryland and he said. “But it’s nothing we can’t just not how we’re built.” expects Brown to bring the same handle.” Unlike the Penn State offense, firepower that defensive coordi- One way to defend the RPO Michigan doesn’t have as many nator has built a career around. is to dedicate to stopping either options. Christopher Sanders/Collegian “A lot of guys are going to be the run or the pass, thus know- In the absence of starter Wil- Coach Pat Chambers discusses with an official during the game at the on the line of scrimmage in blitz ing what play the offense will ex- ton Speight, John O’Korn will be Verizon Center in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, March 8th. demeanor,” Franklin said. “The ecute. quarterbacking the Michigan of- defensive backs are going to be “Even though we’re an RPO pressed pretty much across the team, it’s easy to just start calling fense. As proven in their recent board. They’re going to try to take more passes,” Franklin said. “You games, the Wolverines will look Ferry brings offensive your run game away. They’re go- got to keep calling the RPO’s that to their running game for the ing to take all the easy throws give us an option to run the ball bulk of their offensive produc- away. and be us in the best situation.” tion. “It’s going to be press cover- knowledge to team Northwestern focused on the “Offensively they’re what I age, man coverage. Our guys are By Thomas Schlarp as a 16-seed. Nittany Lions’ run game, which would describe as a traditional going to have to create space with limited Barkley. The effort didn’t THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Ferry’s offensive expertise was Big Ten offense,” Franklin said. the routes, and they’re going to stop the passing game, as the the key ingredient to success for have to make contested catches.” Wildcats’ secondary were over- “They’re going to try to run the When Penn State takes the the Blackbirds. In 2011, LIU was There are similarities between whelmed by the receiving corp. ball down your throat, play-ac- court for the first time this sea- the fourth-highest scoring team Brown’s approach and the ag- The offense doesn’t rely on tion pass.” son on Nov. 10, four new fresh- and played at the third-fastest gressive schematics in defen- Barkley getting a ton of carries. men faces will tempo in the country. That was sive coordinator Brent Pry’s ap- They only need him for a few big To email reporter: [email protected]. MEN’S be with the outpaced the following season proach. plays to make separation. Follow him on Twitter at @PaddyCotter. BASKETBALL team. as Ferry’s Blackbirds ran the “You’re going to be watching And helping second-quickest tempo offense in two of the best defensive coordi- coach Pat Chambers lead these the country averaging 81.4 points nators in college football,” Frank- newcomers will be the coach- per game, also second most in the lin said, “which probably doesn’t ing staff’s own fresh face — Jim country. get any more Big Ten than that.” Ferry. “He has a very good offensive Michigan’s defensive line is Ferry, who has spent 18 years background,” Chambers said. led by Rashan Gary and Maurice as a head coach, enters the “He likes a lot of the sets that Hurst, who is expected to be a Penn State program after a five- we’re running. We just have to top draft pick. A redshirt senior, year stint at Duquesne. His time make some little tweaks here and Hurst has been giving the Penn with the Dukes ended this past there and dedicate a little more State offensive line issues for March when his team finished time on certain days than others.” years. 10-22 on the season. Ferry’s reputation as an excel- “Probably a top-10 pick,” Despite his recent struggles lent recruiter also bodes well for Franklin said. “It looks like that at Duquesne, Ferry brings a the Nittany Lions. on tape. Got a lot of respect for vast offensive knowledge and An Elmont, New York, native, him and his game, how he plays, experience of turning an abys- Ferry brings the potential of ex- the motor he has. He’s an impres- mal LIU-Brooklyn program into panding Penn State’s recruiting sive guy to watch.” a frequent NCAA Tournament pipeline into the basketball tal- The offensive line will need invitee. ent-rich state. to protect Trace McSorley from “His experience, 19 years of Ferry already proved his re- those top-caliber defensive line- experience as a head coach, it’s cruiting chops this summer as men in order to have a productive been great to have him in the of- freshman guard Jamari Wheeler, offense. fice,” Chambers said. “It’s great originally a Duquesne commit “The way they play defensive for our staff, it’s great for the under Ferry’s staff, announced football, we’re going to have players. You can really tap into his new commitment to lace up some challenges,” Franklin said. him.” for Chambers and Ferry at Penn “That’s where the mobility at the During his tenure at Long State. quarterback position is impor- Island, Ferry transformed a “When it comes to recruiting tant. That’s where staying patient five-win team from the year or community or fundraising, in the run game is important. before his arrival in 2002 into anything that has to deal with a That’s where getting the ball out two Northeastern Conference program, it’s been great to have of the quarterback’s hand is im- regular season and tournament [Ferry] a part of it,” Chambers portant.” titles. He was also twice named said. “The experience has just Options and attitude the NEC Coach of the Year in been really good for me as the Since last season, the Penn 2005 and 2011. head coach to be able to lean on State offense has been reliant Linsey Fagan/Collegian His LIU coaching career someone like that.” on the Run-Pass-Option scheme. Running back Saquon Barkley (26) drops a pass in the endzone during reached its pinnacle in 2011 and To email reporter: [email protected]. It has played to the strengths of the game against Northwestern at Ryan Field on Saturday, Oct. 7. 2012 when Ferry twice led the McSorley’s running abilities and school to the NCAA Tournament Follow him on Twitter at @TSchlarp. The Daily Collegian COMICS WeDnesDay, oCT. 18, 2017 | Page 5

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By Dylan Jacobs to play in front of sold-out, rowdy against Michigan, so Penn THE DAILY COLLEGIAN home crowd. State expects a packed house at “For our six freshmen, they’ve Pegula. Road games at Clarkson, St. been hearing a lot about the roar “With the football game on Lawrence and Minnesota is not zone and the atmosphere in Pe- Saturday I’m sure the whole an easy way to a start a season. gula,” Gadowsky said. “I know campus is buzzing around ath- But finally, Penn they’re extremely excited to see letics,” Sturtz said. “So it will be State will come MEN’S it.” a lot of fun to get out there.” back to Pegula Ice HOCKEY Thousands of fans are flock- Arena tgus weekend. ing to State College this week To email reporter: [email protected]. Collegian file photo “Sometimes you can say with the upcoming football game Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. having a road trip early is Penn State attackman Mac O’Keefe (3), left, is pressured by a beneficial,” coach Guy Gad- Cleveland State defenseman during the game on Saturday, March 25. owsky said. “But we’re ready to be at home.” The Nittany Lions will play their home opener on Men’s 2018 lacrosse Thursday against American International. Penn State opened its sea- schedule released son with a 2-1 loss at Clark- son, then claiming its first By Andrew Rubin to open up the season. After Nova, victory of the season at St. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Hobart, Stony Brook and Robert Lawrence. Last weekend, Morris will travel to Happy Valley the Nittany Lions split at Penn State’s 2018 schedule on consecutive Saturdays. Minnesota, winning Friday looks similar to those from years The Nittany Lions’ first road 3-1, then losing Sunday 6-3. past. Right from opening the game will come against Penn That game will be very scrimmages all on March 3 in Philadelphia, special for most of the team, MEN’S the way until the which will kickoff a four-game as before puck-drop, the 2016 final regular sea- road trip that’ll last until a home Big Ten Championship ban- LACROSSE son game against game against Cleveland State ner will be raised to the raf- Michigan, it’s a on March 24. Over the course of ters of Pegula Ice Arena. lot of the same. its road trip, Penn State will play “It was very special to be The only change: Stony Brook three games over spring break a part of that team,” Andrew has replaced Harvard on the as it usually does. After taking on Sturtz said. “We will always nonconference slate. Penn, it’ll make the short trip to remember that year.” Penn State will play 14 games Washington to take on Furman The team played an exhi- in 2018, nine nonconference and on Tuesday, March 6 in a neutral bition game against Ottawa then five Big Ten matchups to site game. Then it’ll take on Tam- before the season started, close the year out. broni’s former program, Cornell, but the environment was Before that there will be two in a neutral site game in Sparks, nothing compared to what it preseason scrimmages. One at Maryland on Saturday, March 10. will be this week. home against Navy on Jan. 20 Closing out the road trip will be “It’s going to be an awe- and then in West Point against a trip to Connecticut to take on some weekend,” Sturtz said. Army on Jan. 27. Fairfield. The following week Big “It’s going to be electric out The following weekend, coach Ten play will begin as Penn State there for sure.” Jeff Tambroni’s squad will open travels to Columbus to take on John Stinely/For the Collegian All of the freshmen played up the regular season against Ohio State on March 31. in that exhibition game, but Penn State’s Dennis Smirnov (25) and Ottawa’s Eric Locke (21) race after Villanova on Feb. 3, starting a To read full story, visit they now get the opportunity puck during the exhibition game against Ottawa on Sunday, Oct. 1. run of four straight home games collegian.psu.edu.