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Vol. 120 No. 6 Sept. 12-15, 2019 @DailyCollegian

IS THIS THE END?

Penn State and Pitt will square off for the 100th and potentially final time this Saturday at Beaver Stadium Photos are Collegian File Photos and by Aabha Vora For full coverage, see inside. Page A2 | Sept. 12-15, 2019 versus The (2-0) No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/Jr. 2 Keaton Ellis CB/Fr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 69 CJ Thorpe OL/So. 3 Donovan Johnson CB/So. 29 John Reid CB/Sr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 3 Ricky Slade RB/So. 31 Denver Light LB/Fr. 71 Will Fries OL/Jr. 4 Journey Brown RB/So. 32 Dylan Forranto S/Fr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/Jr. 33 Corey Melzer CB/Fr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/So. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Jr. 34 Shane Simmons DE/Jr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Sr. 6 Cam Brown LB/Sr. 35 Justin Neff S/So. 75 Des Holmes OL/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/So. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Sr. 76 Justin Kopko OL/Fr. 7 Jaquan Brisker S/Jr. 36 Makai Self CB/Fr. 77 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr.. 7 Will Levis QB/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/So. 77 Sal Wormley OL/Fr. 8 John Dunmore WR/Fr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/Jr. 79 Caedan Wallace OL/Fr. 8 Marquis Wilson CB/Fr. 39 Robbie Dwyer LB/Fr. 80 Justin Weller WR/So. 9 Joey Porter Jr CB/Fr. 40 Nick Eury RB/Jr. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/So. 9 Ta’Quan Roberson QB/Fr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/So. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/Fr. 10 Lance Dixon LB/Fr. 42 Austin Sullivan SN/Fr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/Sr. 10 TJ Jones WR/Fr. 43 Trevor Baker TE/So. 84 Benjamin Wilson WR/Jr. 11 Daniel George WR/Fr. 44 Joseph Appiah Darkwa DT/Fr. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/Jr 11 Micah Parsons LB/So. 44 Cameron Pica WR/So. 86 Alec Berger WR/Jr. 12 Brandon Smith LB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 86 Brenton Strange TE/Fr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Jr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/So. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/So. 47 Tommy Friberg TE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Sr. 13 Michael Johnson Jr. QB/Fr. 47 Alex Furmanek LB/Fr 89 Colton Maxwell WR/Jr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/So. 48 CJ Holmes S/So. 90 Damion Barber DT/So. 15 Michael Shuster QB/Jr. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/Jr. 90 Rafael Checa K/So. 17 Grayson Kline TE/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/So. 91 Dvon Ellies DT/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Sr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 91 Chris Stoll SN/So. 18 Shaka Toney DE/Jr. 51 Hakeem Beamon DE/Fr. 92 Jake Pinegar K/So. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 51 Dalton Daddona OL/Fr. 92 Smith Vilbert DE/Fr. 19 Isaac Rumery QB/Fr. 52 Blake Zalar OL/Fr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Sr. 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 PJ Mustipher DT/So. 23 Weston Carr WR/Fr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/Jr. 97 Sebastain Costantini K/P/Fr. 24 DJ Brown CB/So. 55 Anthony Whigan OL/Jr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/So. 25 Daequan Hardy CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/So. 98 Bradley King P/So. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/So. 59 Kaleb Kongius OL/Fr. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/So. 27 Jaden Seider S/Fr. 62 Michal Menet OL/Jr. 98 Jordan Stout K/P/So. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/Jr. 28 Devyn Ford RB/Fr. 65 Hudson Morris OL/Fr. 99 Justin Tobin K/Jr. Pittsburgh Panthers (1-1)

No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 2 Maurice Ffrench WR/Sr. 23 Leslie Smith LB/Fr. 57 Bam Brima DL/Fr. 2 David Green DL/Sr. 24 Phil Campbell III LB/Jr. 57 Gabe Houy OL/So. 3 Jeff George Jr. QB/Sr. 25 Kaymar Mimes DL/Fr. 58 Bryce Nelms DL/Fr. 3 Damar Hamlin DB/Sr. 25 AJ Woods DB/Fr. 59 Carson Van Lynn OL/So. 4 Daniel Carter RB/Fr. 26 Judson Tallandier DB/Fr. 60 Owen Drexel OL/So. 4 Therran Coleman DB/Jr. 27 Bricen Garner DB/Jr. 61 Brian Burgess OL/So. 5 Deslin Alexandre DL/So. 27 Gavin Thomson WR/Fr. 66 Shane Murphy OL/Fr. 5 Tre Tipton WR/Sr. 28 Kylan Johnson LB/Sr. 67 Jimmy Morrissey OL/Jr. 6 Aaron Mathews WR/Sr. 28 Kyi Wright TE/Fr. 68 Blake Zubovic OL/Fr. 6 John Morgan DL/Fr. 29 Joshua Junko WR/Fr. 70 Nolan Ulizio OL/Sr. 7 Jazzee Stocker DB/Sr. 29 Albert Tucker LB/So. 71 Bryce Hargrove OL/Jr. 8 Calijah Kancey DL/Fr. 30 Brandon George LB/Fr. 72 Liam Dick OL/Fr. 8 Kenny Picket QB/Jr. 31 Erick Hallett DB/Fr. 74 Jerry Drake Jr. OL/So. 9 Saleem Brightwell LB/Sr. 32 Sirvocea Dennis LB/Fr. 76 Matt Goncalves OL/Fr. 9 Michael Smith WR/So. 34 Jacob Hunsinger WR/Fr. 77 Carter Warren OL/So. 10 Keyshon Camp DL/Jr. 34 Amir Watts DL/Sr. 80 Cameron O’Neil WR/Fr. 10 Will Gragg TE/Sr. 35 Isaiah Stewart WR/Fr. 81 Jim Medure TE/Sr. 11 Dane Jackson DB/Sr. 36 Chase Pine LB/Jr. 82 Jared Wayne WR/Fr. 11 Taysir Mack WR/Jr. 37 Brassir Stocker DB/Fr. 83 John Vardzel WR/Fr. 12 Paris Ford DB/So. 37 Rashad Wheeler FB/Jr. 84 Grant Carrigan TE/So. 12 Nick Patti QB/Fr. 38 Cam Bright LB/So. 85 Garrett Bickhart WR/So. 14 Will Gipson WR/Fr. 39 John Petrishen DB/Sr. 86 Nakia Griffin-Stewart TE/Sr. 14 Marquis Williams DB/Fr. 39 Kyle Vreen RB/Jr. 87 Habakkuk Baldonado DL/Fr. 15 Jason Pinnock DB/Jr. 41 Jake Zilinskas LB/Jr. 88 Dontavius Butler-Jenkins WR/So. 16 Jake Cortes TE/Fr. 43 Elias Myers FB/Fr. 90 DeAndre Jules DL/Fr. 16 Nate Temple DL/Fr. 44 Jason Collier TE/Fr. 91 Patrick Jones II DL/Jr. 17 Davis Beville QB/Fr. 44 Elias Reynolds LB/Jr. 91 Sam Scarton K/Fr. 17 Rashad Weaver DL/Jr. 45 Noah Palmer DL/Fr. 92 Tyler Bentley DL/Fr. 18 Shocky Jacques-Louis WR/So. 46 Michael Vardzel WR/Jr. 93 Brandon Hurst LS/Fr. 18 Eli Kosanovich QB/Fr. 47 Kyle Nunn LB/So. 94 Cal Adomitis LS/Jr. 19 V’Lique Carter WR/So. 48 Jackson Henry LB/Fr. 95 Devin Danielson DL/Fr. 20 Paris Brown DB/Fr. 49 Ethan Van Buskirk P/Fr. 96 Jared Campbell P/Fr. 20 Wendell Davis LB/Fr. 52 Jack Hansberry LB/LS/Fr. 96 Chris Maloney DL/Fr. 21 AJ Davis RB/Jr. 52 Kenny Rainey III OL/So. 97 Alex Kessman K/Jr. 21 Damarri Mathis DB/Jr. 53 Jake Kradel OL/Fr. 97 Jaylen Twyman DL/So. 22 Vincent Davis RB/Fr. 55 Chase Brown OL/Sr. 98 Kirk Christodoulou P/So. 22 Brandon Hill DB/Fr. 56 Brandon Ford OL/Jr. 98 Will Connelly K/Fr. 23 Todd Sibley Jr. RB/So. PSU’s offensive outlook after two weeks By Evan Patrick it shows that Clifford can rely on of the first two games by a wide performances. either jump out and be dominant, The Daily Collegian multiple guys to get open, which margin, which incentives the run Slade has only gained 21 yards or we’d love for the whole group will be key down the road when game late. in the two games so far, and to play at a really high level.” Going into this season, it was playing against Big Ten defenses. The Nittany Lions have scored fumbled on the opening drive of Franklin said. After two games, uncertain what to make of this “We have speed at almost every 15 total touchdowns this season, the second half against Buffalo, Penn State’s most consistent Penn State offense. position, it’s pretty cool playing and the split between rushing just as the offense was gaining runner has actually been its A first year starting with guys who are as fast as you and passing has been strikingly momentum. quarterback, Sean Clifford. quarterback and running back, and faster than you.” Dotson said. even as well, with eight rushing Running backs Noah Cain, But as for running backs, the and really no proven receiving “The tight ends are the fastest touchdowns and seven passing. Journey Brown and Devyn Ford carries have been distributed threats outside of KJ Hamler and group of tight ends I’ve seen in all The balance of this offense all have more rushing yards than evenly, with Noah Cain and Pat Freiermuth. my football years.” reflects the amount of trust the sophomore starting back, Journey Brown having a slight After two games, the layout of The speed of the receivers and between each of the position and all have as many if not more edge. this young Penn State offense is tight ends has been on full display groups, knowing that each can touchdowns. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read starting to take shape and the in the passing game thus far. rely on the other to make plays, “We’d love to have someone the full story. personnel is falling into place. The offense has used a handful no matter the play call. of double-move routes to get “I think we’ve become very Favorite Targets their playmakers in space and its familiar with each other and KJ Hamler is leading receiver paying off. Clifford has utilized [with] our playing style,” Dotson with 177 total yards on seven the pump-fake on those double said. “The biggest thing we have receptions. move routes extremely effectively is the brotherhood between the Pat Freiermuth has been the while displaying solid accuracy running backs, quarterbacks, most reliable target for Clifford, on deep throws. receivers and tight ends. Just catching nine total passes for 124 knowing that brotherhood is yards. Passing attack vs ground there, we’re all excited.” Young quarterbacks often find security in targeting their tight game Running back by ends and Clifford is not different. Through two games, the The scoring has been spread distribution between running and committee? out evenly for the receiving group passing plays has been very even, So far it has largely been a — Freiermuth and Hamler each with a slight emphasis on the running back by committee have two touchdowns to their passing game. approach from the Nittany names, while Jahan Dotson has Penn State has run the ball 67 Lions’ backfield, but there’s a also tallied a pair. times while passing 59, but those good chance the distribution of Caitlin Lee/Collegian This balanced passing attack is numbers are a bit skewed in the carries could look a little different a good sign for the offense since sense that the team has won each after Ricky Slade’s recent C.J. Holmes (48) and KJ Hamler (1) do a handshake during warmups The Daily Collegian versus Sept. 12-15, 2019 | Page A3 The FinaL Showdown? Penn State and Pitt have had a long and tumultuous history, but after 99 games, will the 100th be its last? By Dylan Jacobs memories of the rivalry sat in the The Daily Collegian minds of fans with no new ones coming. Penn State students probably Until 2016. view these matchups with Pitt as The rivalry was renewed when fun. Penn State and Pitt began a four- The past two years, it’s been game, home-and-home series. an opportunity for them to watch There was plenty of hype sur- dominant wins by the Nittany Li- rounding the matchup, and the ons while comparing Pittsburgh first one lived up to it. to excrement with chants and Pitt squeaked by with a 42- signs. 39 win at Heinz field, and fans People who have watched or thought it could have been the played in the previous 96 meet- start of something special. ings would consider this childish. Many thought they only sched- This Saturday marks the 100th uled four just to see where it went, meeting between Penn State and with hopefully more on the way. Pitt, and even though bragging And then the next two games rights are on the line, the inten- happened. sity won’t match the installments Penn State has dominated the that came before it. last two games, with a 33-14 win “It’s changed,” former Penn at Beaver Stadium in 2017, and a State quarterback Todd Black- 51-6 rout in Pittsburgh last year. ledge told The Daily Collegian. The luster has worn away, and “There’s no way to compare it to now the question has arisen of what it used to be. I don’t know whether the universities even if it could ever go back to what it want to play these games. used to be, which I think is unfor- Pitt definitely does. tunate.” “Of course I do, but it doesn’t While Blackledge played dur- matter what I think,” Pitt coach ing the early 1980s — the glory Pat Narduzzi told reporters this days of this series — the first time Collegian file photo week. “I think everybody in the these schools matched up took Pat Freiermuth (87) high-fives students after the game against Pitt at Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. state of Pennsylvania that’s not place nearly 90 years before that. sitting in a football office some- Penn State hosted the first where in this state would say, matchup on Nov. 6, 1893, winning and take control of the second players certainly did, which opti- of who won, who lost, and there ‘Hey, why don’t we play this 32-0. half. That game will forever be in mizes the animosity felt between was some really great games.” game?’ … Of course, we all want Penn State dominated the first my memory.” everyone throughout the entire to play this game.” 15 matchups, going 12-3. The Nittany Lions won the series. *** It’s easy to understand why Pitt “Even though I wasn’t a kid But once 1913 came around, the game 48-14, ending Pitt’s title With the 100th meeting com- wants to play this game. It’s their who grew up in Pennsylvania,” Panthers began to take control. chase, and catapulting Penn ing up on Saturday, what happens Super Bowl. They’ve had com- Blackledge said, “I knew how im- next? Pitt went 20-1-2 from 1913-1938. State to its own title hopes the fol- petitive seasons, but are seldom portant it was to all of our players. In short, nothing. But ask any alumni or older lowing year. in title contention. It’s a game In 1982, Penn State squeaked So many of our players knew guys Penn State and Pitt don’t have fans, the rivalry picked up in the that gives them serious bragging by with a 19-10 victory, propel- on the Pitt team, in some cases any more meetings scheduled at late ‘70s. rights. ling the Nittany Lions to the went to high school with them the time of writing. After years of dominance by But Penn State, at this point, National Championship. That or played against them in high Before 1992, Penn State and Penn State in the late-60s and has national title aspirations. So three-year stretch saw dozens of school. The fact that you had two Pitt met almost every year. And early-70s, Pitt started to get bet- they’re scheduling games which NFL-caliber — and some even major schools in the same state then 2001 came and everything ter and better, setting up a stretch helps to boost a potential College Hall of Fame-caliber — talent play every year in the last game changed. of epic battles that became the Football Playoff resume. take the field, making each game of the year, it was just a huge ri- While the Nittany Lions and talk of the town. The Nittany Lions will face must-see TV. valry game.” Panthers met on-and-off during “It was the game without ques- three potentially top-25 teams in “It was always a national TV Shaffer’s involvement in the ri- the previous decade, 2001 started tion every year. It was the must- Virginia Tech, Auburn and West game,” Paterno said. “Back then valry began long before he began a 16-year stretch where the two win game…” Jay Paterno told the Virginia in the coming years. there wasn’t a lot of national TV his Penn State career. teams did not play. Many credit Collegian. “The joke was if you games, so that told you how big it “Every Thanksgiving we would those years for killing the rivalry. “Penn State needs to schedule went 1-10 and the one was against was.” drive back for Thanksgiving with “The fact that they stopped to put themselves in a position to Pitt or Penn State you were okay. The intensity didn’t really falter our extended family, but we would playing for a long period of time win the Big Ten or win national The intensity was really, really over the next decade, with some watch the Penn State game,” really as much as anything ended championships,” Shaffer said. high.” pretty memorable moments com- Shaffer said. “It was the Penn what it was,” Blackledge said. “At “So if scheduling Pitt allows them The intensity picked up when ing from these games, including a State games that were snowing the time I thought it was as good to be successful and play for a na- Dan Marino arrived at Pitts- handful of physical face-offs. or Tony Dorsett or Dan Marino as any rivalry game out there and tional championship every year, burgh, which led to the Panthers “Two of the four years we had and all those guys. They were I was disappointed that it ended so be it, but I wouldn’t just put winning back to back games in bench-clearing brawls,” Paterno very great games to watch, but when it did. I know what the argu- Pitt on the schedule just to renew 1979-80, the first time they had said, who played for Penn State the rivalry always had signifi- ments are and what the econom- the rivalry, simply because I think done that since 1948-49. from 1986-90. “When you’re a cance for me because I have so ics of it are, what the different they’re probably some more im- That game in 1980 is one that, freshman and you see a bench- much in my family from Western potential reasons to end it when portant teams for Penn State to even today, Blackledge can’t clearing brawl, Pennsylvania.” it did. It was nice to see it come play.” shake off. then you got a “It’s special to That family as- back for four years but it’s not the Still, some miss the rivalry and “One of the first memories I pretty good idea pect is what made same. That’s Penn State’s loss, what could have been. have is a bad memory,” Black- that this is pretty me that this is this rivalry spe- that’s Pitt’s loss and it’s college “I’’ve done all of those rivalry ledge said. “In the 1980 game, important.” the 100th meeting cial. football’s loss.” games where it’s two teams in the throwing an interception to Carl- Former quar- Because of all So why did they stop? same state but different confer- ton Williamson late in the game terback John between the two of the family ties, The simple answer is confer- ences, like Georgia-Georgia Tech, when we were driving with a Shaffer, who and I get to call it Jay Paterno knew ence alignment. For the universi- Clemson-South Carolina, Florida- chance to potentially score a go- played for Penn that his father ties’ entire histories before 1991, Florida State,” Blackledge, who ahead touchdown… It basically State from 1983- ... Guys that play took this game they were independents. now calls college games for ABC, ended the game. It was a mistake 86, remembers an in it now, there’s very seriously. And then in that year, Pitt — said. that I learned from and as pain- incident in 1986 “When you who already was a part of the Big “I’ve done all three of those ful as it was, it was something I’ve that he still talks no way it could play somebody East in basketball — joined the games multiple times and there’s never forgotten.” about to this day. feel the same to every year and Big East for football. an intensity about all of those It’s safe to say Penn State got Following a you have as many In 1993 Penn State joined the games that’s special. In an ideal retribution the following season. touchdown by them.” alumni in western Big Ten, making a matchup be- world, that’s what I would love to D.J. Dozier, a Pitt Todd Blackledge Pennsylvania, he tween the two schools more dif- see Pitt-Penn State be, but I don’t *** player pulled him Former Penn State QB understood the ficult. They were able to keep the know if that’s ever going to be a 1981’s installment of the series back, and then all value and impor- series alive sparingly in the 90s, realistic possibility.” has gone down as one of the big- hell broke loose. tance of the game but once 2001 came around, that What makes it difficult is the gest games in Penn State history. “And so the momentum of all to the alumni base, to the players, ended. scheduling differences between The Panther’s national title the people that were pursuing to the program,” Paterno said. It wasn’t for the lack of Pater- the Big Ten and ACC, which hopes hung in the balance as No. the play, kind of ended up with a “He didn’t prepare for it any dif- no’s effort. makes matchups like Georgia- 1 Pitt took on No. 11 Penn State. lot of pushing and shoving,” Shaf- ferent, but there was definitely a “My dad for years wanted to get Georgia Tech more difficult. With the game being played in fer told the Collegian. “There was sense that this game would have Pitt into the Big Ten because he “One of the things that no one’s Pittsburgh, the Panthers were metal bleachers to the left of that more emotion. When the players wanted that season- ending game really discussed is they play eight the easy favorite to win. end zone. And we were kind of in have more emotion, he wanted in our conference,” Paterno said. conference games. We play nine. Pitt jumped out to a 14-0 lead, that corner with guys kind of on them to be absolutely sure of ev- “But because the way the Big Ten That factors into scheduling phi- and then, as they say, the rest was top of guys. And I still remem- erything they were doing.” TV network is set up, it didn’t give losophies,” Franklin said. history. ber [Steve Apke and I] kind of Penn State won’t call it one them any more TV sets because “That has an impact on it and “We had a really good football looked up, and we’re not throw- now, but back in the day, it was they already had the state of I don’t think there’s any doubt team but lost a game to Miami ing punches, we’re not moving the rivalry. Pennsylvania.” about it... if everybody was on a and another to Alabama, but or holding whatever, and I looked “It has always been a rivalry,” Pitt couldn’t get in the Big level playing field, if everybody we knew we were a really good up and we started laughing like, Shaffer said. “In the 70s and the Ten, and a conference com- was playing eight games… that team,” Blackledge said. “They ‘What are we doing here?’” early 80s, it was a really aggres- prised of east coast programs would help.” jumped out on us 14-0 and we They may have not wanted sive, competitive rivalry, where it sparked by Paterno couldn’t get Visit collegian.psu.edu to read were able to come back, tie it up, to be a part of it, but the other was pretty even I think in terms off the ground. So for 16 years, the the full story. Page A4 | Sept. 12-15, 2019 versus The Daily Collegian A Coach’s Dream How PJ Mustipher translated hard work into production for Penn State football

By Benjamin Ferree off the gas pedal.” The Daily Collegian A big part of this hunger that Mustipher has to get better — Back in high school, PJ to be the best — comes from his Mustipher remembers wrestling family. practice. His father, Sam, played football He remembers wearing a at West Virginia, while his older sweatshirt and sweatpants in an brother, also named Sam, was 80-degree gym. an offensive lineman for Notre He remembers making the Dame from 2014-18. time sacrifice to stay after prac- But one of the other reason’s tice, the drive to just keep going Mustipher has been so success- even when tired. ful so quickly at Penn State is his Mustipher did this all to win ability to learn and his commit- that one-on-one battle on the mat. ment. And now, in his sophomore Mustipher talked about the year as a defensive tackle at Penn adjustments he had to make hav- State, he is still winning one-on- ing a defensive playbook when he one battles — and sometimes first arrived at Penn State and even one-on-two battles. also his approach to practice. Now that he’s traded in the “What I developed this year is high school gym for the bright my practice habits going out in lights of Beaver Stadium, it’s still high school for practice wasn’t his behind-the-scenes work ethic really practice,” Mustipher said. which sets Mustipher apart. “Here you have to practice every “I think he is also the guy that single day, no matter if it’s a walk has the right work ethic and the through or not you’ve got to get right mentality,” James Franklin the mental reps. said about Mustipher after Penn Caitlin Lee/Collegian “Just knowing that I’ve got to State’s victory over Buffalo. “He Defensive tackle PJ Mustipher (93) attempts to bring down Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) during the give it all I’ve got every practice is a coach’s dream in terms of 2019 Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 1. no matter what, how I’m feeling making corrections and holding going into it.” yourself accountable.” At times, he flies under the native mentioned how much eas- his work ethic to a whole other But just because Mustipher Mustipher has eight tackles in radar and isn’t a player that is ier he can handle double-teams. level in the summer and the has this high level of hard work two games this season, including talked about on a weekly basis or He feels this season he has the spring,” Shelton continued. “His and dedication doesn’t mean that one for a loss against Buffalo. a household name to Penn State potential to be dominant, to be effort is consistent. He’s going he doesn’t have a fun side. And although he considers his fans. disruptive, something he couldn’t to play a hundred miles an hour Shelton said he gels with every- performance against Buffalo one But, given the intense culture do his freshman year. from the snap to the whistle.” one on the team and described of the best games of his young which defensive line coach Sean “The biggest thing for me was And when you are known as a him as “a jolly dude, he’s like San- career, Mustipher — who had 14 Spencer has instilled, that’s likely focusing on the little things,” guy who will play at 100 miles an ta Claus.” Shelton also said he al- tackles all of last season — knows to change soon. Mustipher said. “I went outside hour every play, it’s not hard to ways hears Mustipher before he what he needs to do next. “There is always competition and would hit the one-man sled, see why Franklin is a fan of the sees him. Work. and that’s the standard in our hit the sled in the weight room. young lineman. And as Mustipher continues to “That’s the type of guy I am,” room,” Mustipher said. “Every “For me it was all about rep- But Mustipher’s journey to this work, he is only going to get more Mustipher said. “Whether things day you have to go out there with etition and getting as many reps point hasn’t come without chal- dangerous. are going good or bad, it doesn’t a purpose and an expectation of in the offseason as I could so lenges and struggles. Every day he learns something matter. I’m going to give 110 per- wanting to be great. when the season and camp came This work ethic that has made new and draws on old memories cent, every rep, every play. “Everybody wants to play, around I was prepared and that Mustipher “a coach’s dream” to motivate himself to be the best “I’m just going to leave it all out that’s human nature, but for us muscle memory really started to didn’t just happen overnight, it he can be every day. on the line because I know that’s to go where we want to go, every- kick in.” was something built throughout And for that reason, Mustipher what the coaches want, that’s body has to be ready and every- And this change in Mustipher his life. is going to be as familiar of a what my teammates want and body has to work for that so when hasn’t gone unnoticed by his “When you play really good, name as Yetur Gross-Matos for that’s what the program needs the opportunity does come in the teammates. In fact, it’s impressed and you see the success happen- Penn State fans. in order to be successful. I’m just bigger games they are prepared.” them. ing, that makes you hungry, but “He’s a guy we have a lot of going to keep getting better and The jump that Mustipher has “You know, the jump that P has when you don’t have that suc- confidence and a lot of belief I’m going to see where it takes made from last season to this taken from last year to this year, cess it just makes you even more in,” Franklin said. “He really ap- me.” year has been impressive. is like really cool to see,” fellow hungry,” Mustipher said. “So I proaches things the right way. He And so far, that work has taken Mustipher worked hard in the defensive tackle Antonio Shel- think the trials and tribulations has a very humble approach. Mustipher to a consistent rota- weight room all throughout the ton said. “Because first of all, it’s through life have helped me to “He just works too hard not to tional spot on a deep and talented offseason and is now a much very hard to play as a true fresh- work hard and maintain that fo- be successful.” Penn State defensive line which stronger, more physical player for man, as a defensive tackle at this cus and allow me to see that if I is among one of the best in the Penn State on the interior. school and in this conference. work hard the blessings will con- To email reporter: [email protected]. nation. The Owings Mills, Maryland “So I think what P is, he took tinue to happen so I just never let Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree_.

MY VIEW | BENJAMIN FERREE PSU needs to sustain drives With 3:16 left in the first you are never going to win the quarter on Saturday, Buffalo time of possession battle. started its fourth drive of the And that was Buffalo’s plan game at its own and why it looked poised to 16-yard line. upset Penn State. The Nittany The Bulls con- Lions offense only had the ball cluded this drive for 17:28 of the 60 minutes on with a field goal Saturday. and gave the ball It’s very hard to get into a back to the Penn rhythm when you barely touch State with 9:42 the ball and only run 46 offensive left in the second plays. Caitlin Lee/Collegian quarter. And a big reason why they Wide receiver KJ Hamler (1), wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) and linebacker Micah Parsons (11) celebrate The Bulls ran a 19 play, 69 haven’t run many plays is that after Dotson scored the first touchdown of the game against Buffalo at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. yard drive that took 8:34 off the the Nittany Lions offense has clock. scored those points by being This one drive was longer explosive, not consistent. than Penn State’s entire time of “I thought that we were able possession in the first half. to get some explosive plays,” Dotson motivated by The Nittany Lions’ offense James Franklin said after Satur- has had a lack of drives this day’s game. season and it’s something that “I thought the inconsistency should be concerning. still stayed there, we just Their longest drive this sea- became more explosive in the son from a time perspective is second half.” family in strong start 5:51 which occurred in garbage “We had a lot of big plays, time against Idaho, an FCS touchdowns, one-play drives By Evan Patrick the game’s leading receiver. promise than Shorter in their opponent that is nowhere near which puts our defense in a The Daily Collegian Dotson’s parents have been a first two seasons in Happy Val- as talented or on the same tough spot because they have to constant motivator in his time ley. Shorter redshirted as a level as Penn State. go right back on the field.” During his freshman season, playing football. freshman while Dotson proved Against Buffalo, the longest And Franklin is absolutely cor- Jahan Dotson had to make sac- “My biggest motivator has he was reliable enough to forgo drive the Nittany Lions put rect, the Penn State offense rifices. to be my parents just because his redshirt eligibility and play together was 2:39 and it result- didn’t all of a sudden play per- The former four-star recruit they’ve sacrificed everything for in more than the four allotted ed in a punt. fect football in the second half Penn State’s longest scoring against Buffalo, it just got explo- didn’t put up four-star numbers me while growing up,” Dotson games. Now, this season, Dot- drive was 1:54. sive. right away. He didn’t play in a few said. “They’ve been driving me son has been targeted more of- And even when looking at it Let’s look at Penn State’s games and was not a top target all over the country for football ten than Shorter and has over 70 when he did. more yards in two games. in a plays perspective it’s not offensive touchdowns on Satur- camps, just taking me every- much better. day. Dotson totaled 203 receiving where I could possibly go to bet- Despite not playing much yards on just 13 catches in eight last year, he’s finally come into The most plays Penn State The first one was a 28-yard ter myself, better my future, so I ran in a single drive against pass, the second was a 23-yard games played — he’s on track to feel like I owe it all to them.” his own and his teammates are blow those numbers out of the starting to take notice. Buffalo was seven and that was pass, the third was a two-yard Dotson’s motivation and work on the 1:54 drive that ended in run which was set-up by a water just a year later. ethic are paying off as it’s quickly “His routes are so crisp and But that doesn’t compare to so clean,” sophomore tight end a field goal. 58-yard pass, there was another becoming apparent that he is In their game against the 28-yard pass, then a 56-yard the sacrifices his family made in Pat Freiermuth said. “The way poised to make a leap from year Vandals, Penn State was on the pass. order for the receiver to get to he handles his business every one to year two. He’s come into field for a 14-play drive, but Every single one, except for where he is today — starting at single day, comes in and gets his own as the perfect comple- once again it was in garbage Noah Cain’s rush, was on a play receiver for Penn State. better, its credit to him and cred- time when none of the starters for more than 20-yards. “It was a big sigh of relief,” ment to star receiver and fellow it to his work ethic.” sophomore KJ Hamler. were playing. And Cain’s touchdown was set- Dotson said about catching his Even though he was a four- Penn State’s starting offense up by a huge play. first career touchdown last week “It’s pretty cool to be out there star recruit, he doesn’t take with a guy like KJ just because has yet to put together a drive And don’t get me wrong, explo- against Buffalo. “I’ve been wait- anything for granted and even that takes multiple plays and siveness by an offense isn’t a ing all year, last year I played a lit- he’s such a playmaker,” Dotson makes the little things look im- said. “You never know what he’s takes multiple minutes off the bad thing, it’s just that Penn tle bit and I couldn’t get it but I got pressive. clock. State can’t rely on explosive it this year in the second game, so gonna do when he gets the ball “People don’t know but Ja- in his hands, he could break 90 But what is the big deal with plays. that was pretty cool.” han’s a freak,” freshman de- them not putting together long As the Nittany Lions run into yards on one play… he opens ev- “I just thought about my par- fensive end Jayson Oweh said. sustained drives? tougher competition, it won’t be ents,” Dotson said. “As much as erything up for other guys.” “He’s fluid and natural, he just I mean Penn State is 2-0 this able to count on 50-yard plus they’ve put in to that, I just want- When Dotson was recruited does little stuff that would take season and have scored 124 pass plays to win games. ed to [the touchdown] for them.” out of high school, he wasn’t the a lot of people a lot of energy points in those two games At some point, Penn State’s The Nazareth, Pennsylvania, top receiver in Penn State’s 2018 to exert, but he just does it so which the second most points will need a long drive, not only native had a career day against class, that would be Justin Short- smoothly and nonchalant.” scored in school history in the for themselves, but also for the the Bulls, scoring his first two er — the No. 1 wide receiver re- first two games. defense. touchdowns as a cruit in the country. 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Collegian file photo Cornerback John Reid (29) avoids Pitt defensive back Ryan Lewis (38) to advance the ball during their game at Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. Penn State lost 42-39. Aabha Vora/Collegian Running back Miles Sanders (24) celebrates and sings the Penn State alma mater after the football game against Pitt at Heinz Field on Saturday, Sept 8, 2018. No. 13 Penn State defeated the Panthers 51-6. A Pitt-Iful ending

Collegian file photo Penn State coach James Franklin hugs Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi after the game Collegian file photo Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) makes a pass during the game against Pitt at Beaver Stadium on against the University of Pittsburgh at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 Penn Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. State defeated Pitt 33-14. Page A6 | Sept. 12-15, 2019 RUNDOWN The Daily Collegian

PENN STATE VS. Pitt

Keith Srakocic/Associated Press Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi stands on the sideline before a game.

GAME INFO How successful has Pitt really been? By Caleb Wilfinger better results than most after his thereafter and Pittsburgh only top four linebackers. Penn State vs. Pitt The Daily Collegian first four years as a head coach. finished with a record of 5-7 in Pittsburgh’s inability to run the Time: 12:00 p.m. Saturday In 2015, Pittsburgh improved 2017. In fact, the Panthers won ball showed in its first two games, Place: Beaver Stadium When Penn State takes the from six to eight wins in his first just six games last year on their especially in a season-opening TV: ABC field at Beaver Stadium on Sat- season as a coach. way to a divisional crown in what loss to Virginia. Spread: Penn State -17.5 urday for its final nonconfer- The following year, the Pan- was an otherwise ugly year for The Panthers’ leading rusher Over/under: 53 ence test, it will do so against a thers knocked off eventual nation- the Coastal division. is A.J Davis, who has 114 yards familiar foe. al champion Clemson in Death All of this begs the question; on 21 attempts. The Nittany Lions will take Valley on a last-second field goal, just how successful will Pitts- As a team, Pittsburgh strug- on Pitt for the 100th (and poten- en route to an 8-5 season. burgh be under Pat Narduzzi in gled to pick up yardage through tially final) time this weekend, In 2017, the Panthers beat then- 2019? the first two weeks, as it only culminating a four-year series No. 2 Miami in Kenny Pickett’s This season, the Panthers will averaged 3.6 yards per carry PLAYERS dubbed as “The Keystone Clas- first start as a freshman, and they look to compete for a second con- against Virginia and Ohio. sic.” followed that up last year with secutive ACC-Coastal division The Panthers have impressed The intrastate series resumed four straight wins and their first- championship, and Narduzzi is on defense, holding both teams to TO WATCH in 2016 at Heinz Field after a 16- ever ACC-Coastal division title. going to lean on his experienced under 200 yards through the air in year hiatus, with the Panthers Pittsburgh has a division title quarterback to do so. their first two games. Penn State: winning a thriller, 42-39. and two top-five wins under Nar- The Panthers return with Pick- However, they have yet to face Jahan Dotson Since then, Penn State has duzzi, which seems like a solid ett at quarterback for a second an offense with the level of dy- taken each of the last two meet- foundation for building a winning full season at the helm of this of- namic athletes and playmakers ings, with last year’s 51-6 drub- Dotson is fresh off a breakout culture. fense, in addition to bringing back that Penn State possesses. bing in Pittsburgh being an performance against Buffalo, However, the Panthers have just about every wide receiver. So the running game and early highlight in what was oth- where the sophomore hauled in also regressed in each of the last Their secondary is loaded with the offensive line, two previous erwise a disappointing season his first two career touchdown two seasons, leaving the program experience as well, with two po- strengths of the team, have got- for the Nittany Lions. passes. Dotson is quikcly shap- in an interesting state of limbo. tential future NFL players on the ten noticeably weaker, while the While the renewal of the ri- ing up to be one of Sean Clifford’s The Panthers haven’t been a depth chart in Damar Hamlin and quarterback and receiver posi- valry has coincided with Penn favortie targets and could play a bad team under Narduzzi per se, Paris Ford. tions are stronger than they’ve State’s rise back to national big role in the rivalry game. but the coach only holds a record On the other hand, Pittsburgh been in recent years. prominence, Pittsburgh has of 29-25 at Pittsburgh, including lost just about all of its best play- Above all, the Panthers remain also seen a noticeable change in a 1-1 start to the 2019 campaign. ers from a year ago. a mystery. Pitt: the perception of its program in Sure, he led the Panthers to eight Running backs Qadree Ollison Will they be able to take that Jimmy Morrissey college football circles. wins apiece in his first two sea- and Darrin Hall combined for coveted next step under Nar- A lot of this has to do with the sons at the helm, but those teams over 2,300 yards and 21 touch- duzzi, or will the program be Morrissey is in his third sea- success the Panthers achieved had James Connor and Nathan downs. mired in mediocrity for the fore- son as the starting center for the on the field in the beginning of Peterman, among others. That pairing is gone, as are four seeable future? Panthers and he will be tested coach Pat Narduzzi’s tenure. That win over Miami starters on the offensive line, two plenty on Saturday. Morrissey Narduzzi is a lightning rod looks great on paper, but the of last year’s top three defensive To email reporter: [email protected]. was third-team All-ACC last sea- for controversy but he can show Hurricanes collapsed shortly linemen, and three of last year’s Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger. son and will be looking to make his mark on this game going against Penn State’s talented defensive tackles. Brandon Smith continues linebacker legacy By Caleb Wilfinger impression. Just a few short out to me [about Smith] is when coaching staff is eager to see how The Daily Collegian weeks into the campaign, Smith he does decide to play fast, as fast he develops over the course of a has already garnered the respect as he’s capable of, I think he’s one full season at the collegiate level. BY THE Penn State has had a storied and attention of his teammates of the more explosive linebackers In fact, it appears that Frank- history of talent and success at and coaches. in our group, honestly,” Brooks lin, Brent Pry and co. intend to the linebacker position. They’re “I don’t think there’s any ques- said. “When he does open up and give Smith significant playing NUMBERS not called ‘Linebacker U’ for tion that he can run and hit, obvi- run and show that speed, I would time this season in order to get nothing. ously,’’ James Franklin said. “You say that he’s really explosive. He the required amount of in-game 100 Thus far, the 2019 season has saw it on high school tape. We saw has good instincts. He knows how experience he needs to grow. Saturday’s match up between been no different. it in training camp. We’ve seen it to find the ball.” The former five-star recruit is the two longtime rivals will be Heading into this year’s cam- in practice, and now we’ve seen it Smith’s impressive size and undoubtedly taking the necessary the 100th meeting between the paign, the Nittany Lions were in games. It doesn’t surprise me speed has already put the first- steps that will eventually make two teams. Penn State currently expected to have one of the best [that Smith has played well], and year linebacker on a fast track for him a staple on this defense, and leads the series record going 52- linebacker groups in the coun- we’re really excited about his fu- more time on the field in what is it’s likely that Smith will continue 43-4 in the previous 99 meetings. try. ture.” an already loaded group. to see some crucial playing time This particular unit features In Penn State’s season-opener The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder was for the Nittany Lions as the sea- a strong blend of talented and against Idaho, Smith made a credited with three solo tackles, son unfolds. 3.5 experienced veterans to stabi- play that illustrated why he was one of them which was a tackle “Obviously, he hasn’t gotten lize the front seven, with Micah ranked as the top defensive play- for loss, in the victory over Idaho. to the point where the game has Yetur Gross-Matos already Parsons, Jan Johnson and Cam er in the state of Virginia a year But the inexperienced freshman slowed down for him, and he’s a has 3.5 sacks this season which Brown at the helm of one of the ago. was eager to prove that his per- 100 percent confident pre-snap is tied for fourth in the FBS. nation’s best defenses. Ellis With time winding down in the formance in his collegiate debut so that post-snap he can play Brooks and Jesse Luketa are fourth quarter, and the result al- was anything but a fluke. as fast and as aggressive as he some of the first reserves used ready well in hand for the Nittany Smith posted three tackles the wants to and we need him to,” 124 in game action, and each player Lions, Idaho running back Kiahn very next week in Penn State’s Franklin said. “He also needs to has made significant strides Martinez caught a short pass at win over Buffalo and was on the recognize what the offense is try- Penn State has scored 124 since arriving on campus in the Penn State 42 yard-line and field for more snaps than any oth- ing to do in terms of trying to put points in its first two games of 2017, and 2018 respectively. turned upfield. He was quickly er freshman on the defensive side him in binds, in terms of his reads the season which is the second But it’s one of the younger met by Smith, who seemingly of the ball. and trying to get his eyes dirty in highest total in in its first two newcomers to the linebacking came out of nowhere and deliv- “Overall, he’s been really im- terms of what he’s looking at.” games in school history. core who has already managed ered a massive hit that erased pressive,” Franklin said. “He’s “I think as those things con- to strike fear into the hearts of Martinez and sent the Penn State handled [the transition to college tinue to clear up for him and he opposing offenses. sideline into a frenzy. football] really well, he’s very ma- gets more comfortable and more 15 True freshman Brandon It was a play that Brooks — a ture, very competitive, and very confident with his responsibili- Penn State has won 15-straight Smith might not have started third-year veteran who has been hard-working.” ties, there’s no doubt that he’s got non-conference regular-season the season on the top of the responsible for accounting for the With each week, and each a very bright future.” home games dating back to the depth chart, but it did not take freshman — had been waiting for impactful play, Smith is becom- Nittany Lions win over Kent long for the Louisa, Virgin- Smith to make. ing more and more of a known To email reporter: [email protected]. State in 2013. ia, native to make a positive “The biggest thing that stands commodity, and the Penn State Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger.

Dylan Jacobs Caleb Wilfinger Ben Ferree Evan Patrick Guest Picker: What to watch What to watch What to watch What to watch Jack R. Hirsh for: This is essen- for: Unlike the first for: Penn State for: It will be What to watch tially Pitt’s Super two weeks, there is needs to establish interesting to see for: After a slow Bowl. Who know’s less of an obvious a run game against what kind of first couple games what its season talent disparity Pitt early and a big emphasis James to start the year, will be, but this is between the two part of that is the Franklin’s side has this game might be the game they will sides. However, offensive line play. on producing in the make or break for care about the Pittsburgh played Buffalo loaded the first half after a Ricky Slade to pull Jacobs most. With Penn Wilfinger some uninspired Ferree box and forced the Patrick lackluster opening away from the log- State’s recent first half struggles, football in splitting its first two games Nittany Lions to 30 minutes a week Hirsh jam at running the Panthers will have a chance to at home. Look for Penn State’s throw the ball. Penn State will be prior. If Penn State is making plays back. Facing his stay in the game and pull off a offense to cause all sorts of problems much more successful offensively if early on offense, it will be a long own challenge, Curt Warner came major upset in Beaver Stadium. The for a reeling Pittsburgh defense espe- it can run the football and get Ricky day for Pitt. Pitt needs to keep this off injury in the 1981 matchup to Nittany Lions need a fast start. cially in the running game. Slade more involved in the offense. game close for as long as they can. rush for 104 in that game.

Score: Penn State 35, Pitt 14 Score: Penn State 38, Pitt 17 Score: Penn State 33, Pitt 6 Score: Penn State 48, Pitt 13 Score: Penn State 48, Pitt 14 Vol. 120, No. 6 Sept. 12-15, 2019 ‘Ordinary Americans’ Those who died on Flight 93 remembered in Shanksville memorial service

By Lauren Fox The Daily Collegian

SHANKSVILLE — Reverend Paul Britton lost his sister, Marion, on United Flight 93, yet he derived mean- ing from an optimistic Albert Einstein quote as he spoke at the 18th annual Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville on Wednesday. “One [way to view life] is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle,” Brit- ton said. “Today, we celebrate a miracle.” After the passengers on United Flight 93 became aware of the attacks against the World Trade Center and the Pentagon — and that their plane was also hijacked and headed for the nation’s capital — they made the decision to fight back against the terrorists and crashed the plane in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, ending their own lives. The memorial service packed the field with families, community members, veterans and others who traveled to honor the lives lost 18 years ago on Flight 93. Among those in attendance included Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, Karen, and the President of Guinea, Alpha Conde. The two sat alongside the families who lost a loved one on the flight. As Pence addressed the audience, he said that remembering the passengers and crew on Flight 93 was a personal ex- perience for him and his family. The terrorists likely intended to crash into the Capitol in Washington, D.C. — which Pence was in at the time the plane would have crashed, had the passengers not taken over. “I say from my heart, I will always believe that I, and many others in our nation’s capital, were able to go home that day and hug our families because of the courage and selflessness of your families,” he said, looking directly to the section of Flight 93 families as he spoke. “You honor us with your presence and America stands with you,” Pence said to the families. He also took a moment to honor the memories of those whose lives were lost at the Pentagon and the World Trade Center on the same day — almost 3,000 people. Pence then highlighted some of the individuals aboard the flight. Deora Bodley — the youngest passenger on the flight at just 20 years old — was a student at Santa Clara University, volunteered at her local animal shelter and aspired to one day work as a child psychologist. Wanda Green was a flight attendant on board. She was the mother of two children and had worked at United Airlines for 29 years. She was described as “the beacon of her church” and dreamed of one day opening her own real estate business after retiring from United Airlines. “They were ordinary Americans,” Pence said, “but their heroism would inspire the nation.” Ed Shaffer, a retired veteran from Uniontown, Pennsylvania, was one of the many people in the audience at the memorial. He said he felt a sense of “pride” hearing the speakers talk about the people on Flight 93. “I’m a veteran, so I wanted to come and pay my respects,” Shaffer said. “I think [Flight 93] is the first battle we’ve won on the War on Terror, to not let them hit that Capitol.” Pence also spoke of the time he visited the memorial two years ago, and saw a book that belonged to passenger Todd Beamer entitled “A Life of Integrity” by Dr. Howard Hendricks. He was so struck by the symbolism of the book and what it represented about its owner that he decided to purchase a copy for himself, and has kept it on board with him on Air Force 2 ever since. “[It] perfectly represented what the men and women of Flight 93 demonstrated on that day,” Pence said. The memorial was led mainly by Flight 93 National Museum Superintendent Stephen Clark, who spoke on behalf of the National Park Service to say he was “honored” and “humbled” to host a memorial for the 40 people on board who lost their lives. Many of the distinguished speakers at the memorial expressed their admiration of those boarded on the flight, and the unity they displayed. “When they boarded that flight in Newark, New Jersey, they came from an array of ethnic and racial backgrounds,” Mitchell Zuckoff, an author and pro- fessor of journalism at Boston University, said. “They practiced a variety of religions. They held a range of political views, and then at 9:28 a.m., when confronted by terrorist hijackers, these 40 strangers set aside individual interests.” One passenger, Jeremy Glick, told his wife on the phone that the passengers and crew members aboard the flight decided to take a vote on whether or not to raid the cockpit. “How American is that?” Zuckoff said about the vote. “Facing an existential crisis, they decided to vote on a response.” Zuckoff said those passengers and crew members were “a glimmer of hope at a terrible moment.” He added that the residents of Somerset County at the time of the crash were, as well. “They didn’t ask who was on board the plane or where they were from or how they prayed,” Zuckoff said. “They only asked: ‘How can we help?”’ Secretary of the Department of the Interior David Ber- nhardt also spoke at the event prior to the speech from Pence. “This year, young Americans who are born after the at- tacks have enrolled in college, where they will join many peers have no direct memory of what transpired,” Ber- nhard said. “For them, 9/11 is a historical event, a date like so few others that is permanently ingrained in our own memory.” As audience members wiped tears from their eyes, the speakers left them with a message of hope, perseverance and unity. “For the story of Flight 93, some details will be for- ever lost to history, lost when the plane struck the ground. I’ve made my peace with that — more than that — I’ve embraced it. And I urge you to do so, as well,” Zuckoff said. “The result is that we are compelled to celebrate every man and every wom- an aboard that plane equally and collectively.”

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James Leavy/Collegian Family members of the passengers and crew of Flight 93 lay flowers down beside the memorial at the 18th memorial service for Flight 93, at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pa. on September 11. Page B2 | Sept. 12-15, 2019 local The Daily Collegian

remembering, 18 years later

Noah Riffe/Collegian Flags cover Old Main Lawn in remembrance of the lives lost to the 9/11 terror attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Noah Riffe/Collegian Noah Riffe/Collegian A student takes photos of the flags on Old Main Lawn in remembrance of the lives lost to Flags cover Old Main Lawn in remembrance of the lives lost to the 9/11 terror attacks on the 9/11 terror attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Wednesday, Sept. 11. Students, faculty ‘Silver lining’: 9/11’s remember their lasting impact Sept. 11, 2001

Connor Donlon “A town like Somerset, we nev- to place American flags in cups Ashley Hayford because he was a pilot,” Means The Daily Collegian er thought that would be attacked full of sand. The Daily Collegian (junior-kinesiology) said. “My fa- by terrorists,” he said. “We ask them if they would ther was flying domestically, but Though it has been 18 years Within hours of the devastating like to place a flag in the cup This year marks 18 years since some flights are grounded since the terrorist attacks on crash, reporters and volunteers in solidarity with 9/11,” Dixon since the largest terrorist at- and others had to fly for hours, Sept. 11, 2001, members of the alike gathered at the destruction (senior -biobehavioral health) tack in the history of the United my mom had no idea where he Penn State community still urge of Flight 93. said. States, and it still affects peo- was.” others not to forget. “There were people from the Dixon also noted that apart ple’s lives to this day. The terrorist attacks on 9/11 Since many immediately think town, reporters... showing up, from the flags placed on Old Everyone who was old enough have left a lasting impact on not of the attack on the twin towers asking to help Main, there to watch the twin towers col- just Americans, but international and the Pentagon, it is easy to asking to volun- was no real lapse on television or hear the students as well, including Amin overlook Flight 93. teer. A makeshift “It’s obviously ceremony news of the crashes in Shanks- Davoodi. On that day nearly two decades memorial was shaped our whole held at Penn ville, Pennsylvania and Wash- “I was 15 years old and living in ago, Flight 93 was headed from set up within five world. Everything State in mem- ington, D.C. remember exactly my home country on Iran when Newark, New Jersey to San Fran- or six hours of ory of 9/11. where they were or what they the attack transpired. Watching cisco, California when the plane the crash, bring- is changed because “I think it’s were doing when the attacks the attack, my family, my friends was hijacked by four men at ap- ing out stuffed of 9/11. You can’t go important happened. and I were extremely saddened proximately 9:28 a.m. animals, food and because I Jackie Dillion-Fast, global and angered because we knew At 10:03 a.m., the plane crashed drinks for the first to the airport the haven’t seen news collections and services the consequences that would into a field in Somerset County, responders,” My- same way, you can’t anyone else do coordinator at Penn State’s arise,” Davoodi (graduate-edu- Pennsylvania, killing all on board. ers said. like any kind of Paterno Library, remembers cation) said. “Anytime that some- Max Myers, president of the Despite the travel the same thing today for the day started joyfully and body from a certain religious College Republicans, remembers death and de- way.” 9/11,” Dixon full of excitement, and quickly background or ethnicity does that emotion-filled day in Shanks- struction, My- said. changed to terror and panic. something horrific like that, it in- ville, Pennsylvania. ers tries to find Sean Se- “My daughter was 6 years old fluences everybody.” Myers (senior-economics and hope in a time Sean Semanko manko, presi- and was starting her first day Davoodi, who was studying political science) grew up in Som- of despair and Penn State senior dent of the of school in a special program English extensively at the time erset County and spent his sum- urges people to Penn State for homeschooled kids. All of of the attacks, said he felt profiled mers mowing lawns in Shanks- remember those chapter of the parents were sitting around even in school by his pen pals. ville. who have perished. Turning Point USA, noted how while the children were settling “I had all of these pen pals Growing up in a small town in “I like to look at the silver lin- 9/11 has shaped the worldview in, and preparing for class when abroad that I feared were going to Pennsylvania, Myers never be- ings of it, as with all that tragedy. of an entire generation and a parent who had seen the first change the way they treated me lieved the place he called home It really brought my hometown changed the country forever. plane crash ran in and told us,” because I was from Iran, and hon- would be impacted by a terrorist together as a community,” Myers “That was a pretty dramatic Dillion-Fast said. “As parents estly speaking, I lost contact with attack. said. “I think it’s really important event for our country to have trickled in, we’d hear more bits most of my pen pals,” Davoodi For many across the coun- to remember [9/11] especially lost thousands of innocent lives and pieces. As it got worse and said. “Learning English was al- try, it was the first day of in today’s politics, and the way and great first responders,” Se- worse, we’d grow more pan- ready hard enough, as there were school. The sky was painted that we handle foreign policy and manko (senior - advertising) icked, but had to bottle it up for barely any native English-speak- baby blue as summer drew to an national pride...and what could said. the sake of not startling the chil- ing people, but following the at- end. happen when “It’s obviously shaped like dren.” tacks, tourists stopped coming to However, the things go wrong our whole world, everything is Dillion-Fast’s panic worsened my country because it was in the first day of school “I like to look at the and you know, changed because of it. I mean, as contact with her husband was Middle East.” was abruptly cut silver linings of it things of that na- a small example is that you cut off due to military protocol. The visiting doctoral student short for many ture.” can’t go to an airport the same “There was a panicked sense from Texas A&M University as American as with all tragedy. As president way, you can’t travel the same of, ‘We have to go somewhere, feared that due to the attacks, people were It really brought of College Re- way.” we have to do something,’” Dil- people’s view of him would jeop- brought to their publicans, My- Like Myers and Dixon, Se- lion-Fast said. “My husband was ardize his long term plan to study, knees. my hometown [of ers added he manko also believes it is im- on a military base in northern reside and travel in America. Myers recalls Somerset County] wants to keep perative that America does not California, and they immedi- “I still feel the consequences picking up his the memory of forget Sept. 11. ately shut down the base. There and influence of the attack on older brother together.” 9/11 alive. “We should never forget it was no communication in or out my personal life,” Davoodi said. from kindergar- In a similar because obviously, so many in- because they knew as much as “Since I am Middle Eastern, I ten then going to sentiment, Sky- the rest of America did.” only get my student visa for two Max Myers nocent people died of something the crash site. ler Dixon , a that obviously should never Amanda Means said that al- years instead of the typical five for “I remember Penn State senior member of Stu- have happened,” Semanko said. though she was just a child, the doctoral students. I’m also only going there not dents Support- “There are times when, unfor- repercussions of 9/11 plane hi- allowed single entry to the United too long after, pieces of the plane ing Israel, also implored others tunately, we have to fight back, jackings could have resulted in States rather than multiple visa everywhere,” Myers said, “The to remember the events of Sept. but hopefully it never happens the loss of her father. entry like other countries. To this county coroner was my track 11. again.” “My mom says that we were day, my wife and I are still pulled coach growing up and he identi- Students Supporting Israel in the living room watching tele- aside at airports as well.” fied all of the bodies. It’s a little bit hosted an event outside the HUB- To email reporter: [email protected]. vision when the attack started surreal going to a Smithsonian- Robeson Center to commemo- Follow him on Twitter at and she immediately feared To email reporter: [email protected]. level Museum.” rate 9/11. Students were invited @connordonlon26. that my father was in danger Follow her on Twitter at @theyoungknope. OPINIONElena Rose Lindsey Toomer Colsen Ackroyd Sept. 12-15, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 It was a good run, but the current Penn State-Pitt series had to end

Editor’s note: This until Pitt improves, and editorial was written by there’s just no telling when assistant sports editor Jake OUR VIEW that will happen. Aferiat. Until then, any continua- Sometimes common sense The Nittany Lions are finally serious about tion of the series would has to outweigh almost exclusively benefit nostalgia. Pitt and would pose negligi- People love looking back wanting to make the College Football Playoff ble benefit to Penn State. and reminiscing about the The other factor is the Big good old days and reliving This season’s game will be make it football worth play- (Though a particularly Ten’s mandate on nine con- their younger years. the 100th in the series and, ing, but Penn State seems to painful exception comes by ference games instead of the Take for example, the mercifully, the last for have gotten the message the way of Ohio State’s standard eight. Penn State-Pitt football a long time. that it’s a lost cause. qualification in 2016.) This makes games against series. It marks the end of a four- As it stands now, Pitt has Ohio State made it twice quality nonconference oppo- It’s a rivalry that’s had 99 year agreement which saw been Penn State’s only regu- with one-loss teams, but the nents that much more different meetings and loads each team host two games larly scheduled nonconfer- Buckeyes played strong non- important to potentially mak- of different results, but and saw Penn State win ence game against a Power conference games against ing the playoff. recently has left a lot to be handily in two out of the Five opponent since the Nit- Virginia Tech and Oklahoma, With only three nonconfer- desired. three meetings thus far. tany Lions beat Syracuse while Michigan State played ence games, Penn State The peak of the series Penn State’s dominance 23-17 at MetLife Stadium in Oregon when the Spartans can’t afford to say ‘Well, Pitt came in 1981 when then-No. alone is enough to negate 2013. made the playoff. is a Power Five program, so 11 Penn State beat then-No. furthering this series, but it James Franklin’s squad That bodes well for Penn that will have to do.’ There 1 Pitt by a score of 48-14 in lost its luster long before has reversed that trend and State of the future for actual- has to be some degree of Pittsburgh — a certain gen- that. scheduled home and home ly scheduling one strong competitiveness. eration would love to go back The majority of people at series with ACC school Vir- nonconference opponent, but It’s a tough pill to swallow, to that time. this school likely don’t ginia Tech (2020, 2025), with Pitt being the Nittany but it’s clear after 2017 and But as historic as the rival- remember the rivalry before perennial SEC powerhouse Lions’ sole Power Five oppo- last season — the attempts ry may be in terms of lon- the recent revival attempt Auburn (2021-22) and Big 12 nent, they were disadvan- gevity, and as much as some and just simply can’t have mainstay West Virginia taged from the beginning. to jump start the Penn State- might like to go back to 1981, the same emotional attach- (2023-24). Those games might not Pitt rivalry are futile. the merits of the “rivalry” ment, either. Raising the level of non- have the “rivalry” factor of a Any further games from a football perspective When more than a decade conference competition is Penn State-Pitt game, but between the two would once seem to be fading. passes between meetings, a important if for no other rea- for so long the rivalry has again be so far down the The most recent incarna- rivalry loses steam. son than it aids Penn State’s been manufactured by vari- road that the next genera- tion of the series began in A different generation chances at making the Col- ous forces that seem to think tion likely won’t get the sig- 2016, which ended a 16-year might remember Dan Mari- lege Football Playoff. just because two in-state nificance either. gap, with 2000 marking the no and Todd Blackledge. The Playoff committee has teams are playing each While it may anger some, last time the two sides We got Trace McSorley indicated that, short of win- other, it’s a rivalry. it’s good Penn State made a played each other. against...Kenny Pickett. ning the Big Ten, you won’t It’s unfortunate to be the football decision and showed Penn State has beaten Pitt See a difference? be making the Playoff since bearer of bad news, but it seriously wants to make a by an average of 32 points We’re sure there were only two Big Ten teams — there has to be some sem- College Football Playoff — over the last two meetings noble intentions about want- Ohio State and Michigan blance of competitive bal- something fans will come to including a 51-6 rout last ing to genuinely reignite and State — have made it since ance to the games — that’s yearn for more than a mean- season at Heinz Field. reinvigorate this rivalry and the Playoff’s inception. simply not going to happen ingless game against Pitt.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa Nearly two decades later the tragedy of 9/11 still persists Eighteen years ago, the col- woman whose husband died will soon be reached and will be bering a day of tragedy to treat Scan the QR code to download the lapse of the World Trade Center because of cancer related to 9/11 an unnecessary barrier to the each other well. official Daily Collegian app for iOS at the hands of terrorists as saying, “We are yesterday’s benefits responders need and Although time has passed, smartphones. claimed 3,000 news.” deserve and will surely have to the effects of 9/11 remain. lives. Although President Donald be raised in the future yet again. Respects are paid to those Today, the Trump extended the VCF, he has Programs and funding can who died, but they should death toll from otherwise acted nonchalant prevent even more deaths than also be given to those who did the tragedy that regarding 9/11. have already occurred, so long not. occurred nearly As a then-candidate, he did not as they are inclusive. Programs and funding are Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. two decades ago correct himself after a 2016 rally I have been told the day after fundamental to 9/11 victims State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. continues to where he called the tragic day 9/11 was a day of kindness. and , but senseless caps and climb. the name of a convenience store. Flags sold out in stores as limits to what and who they First respond- He “watched our police and patriotism was on full display, cover show disregard and Board of Editors Editor in Chief Messa ers performed firemen down at 7/11,” he said. drivers were cautious as they cause survivors to feel like their duties when Three days before the com- looked out for each others’ safety “yesterday’s news.” Elena Rose hijacked planes devastated the memoration of 9/11, he canceled and everyone was respectful. Managing Editor nation on 9/11, and they are still a secret meeting he had sched- A divisive tragedy resulted in a Madeline Messa is a senior majoring Tyler King suffering as a result. uled with the Taliban at Camp unified country. in print/digital journalism and is a col- Digital Managing Editor Asbestos and other carcino- David that would likely have Today, 18 years later. should be umnist for The Daily Collegian. Email David Eckert gens were released into the air been viewed as a blatant act of no different. her at [email protected] or follow Opinions Editor among the debris, permanently disrespect. It also shouldn’t take remem- her on Twitter at @madelne_messa. and News Social Media Editor harming whoever’s lungs they The number of victims in need Lindsey Toomer were inhaled into. of medical aid and compensation News Editor In February, the September can rise exponentially. Maddie Aiken 11th Victim Compensation Fund, Dormant cancers are one of Assistant News Editor or VCF, was forced to limit their the many health risks that any- Lauren Fox payments to victims by 50 to 70 one who was on site after or dur- Features & Investigation Editor percent because the number of ing any of the attacks on Sept. 11 sick survivors had skyrocketed. were exposed to. Lilly Forsyth Latency periods allowed dis- A study published days ago Arts & Lifestyle Editor eases to lie dormant for years affirms firefighters who were Chelsea Kun and to expose themselves to sur- present at Ground Zero have an Sports Editor vivors unexpectedly. increased risk of heart disease. Matt Lingerman Fortunately, the President The finding corroborates the Assistant Sports Editor signed the permanent authoriza- common argument that the Jake Aferiat tion of the VCF in July to fully health issues included under Assistant Sports Editor fund the program so it may con- coverage must be expanded. Shane Connelly tinue its mission to “provide The government-run sister Football Editor compensation for any individual program to the VCF, the World Dylan Jacobs … who suffered physical harm or Trade Center Health Program, was killed” following 9/11. has a cap on the number of Multimedia Editor However, there is still more to responders it will cover as well. Jack Hirsh be done. 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Colorado, Ally and Drew Schlegel “They were just good to have, spent most of their time together because not only could they sup- outside. port me, but they could also give They took af- me that tough love at times when WOMEN’S ter their father, a needed,” she said. SOCCER former Kentucky With all the injuries and rehab football player behind her, Schlegel is flourishing who fostered a love for the out- in her maiden season of college doors in his children. soccer. Whether it was playing pick- She has scored a goal in four up sports in their neighborhood straight games, often important or hiking with their dad, the duo ones to clinch a positive result. tended to stay away from the in- She also received Big Ten ac- doors. colades as Freshman of the Week “Me and my brother just grew two weeks in a row, while picking up as kids that were always up the Offensive Player of the outside, always playing on the Lily LaRegina/Collegian Week award this week. street,” Schlegel said. “We’re just Midfielder Ally Schlegel (34) celebrates after scoring the second goal against James Madison. She brings tenacity and flex- kind of, you know, little rugrats.” ibility to the team as a workhorse Nearly two decades later, the “I think overall, it was just a ‘Well, I’m doing it.’” the field and the rehab that I was and pressing hard no matter if partners-in-crime are no longer better decision just to play club. All the convincing and the doing, all the things I was doing she is playing striker or even de- geographically close, but they still I thought … that being with my Penn State dream aside, Schlegel as a teammate mattered,” Schle- fensive midfielder from the first spend most of their time outside. club was just a better opportunity has truly found the place she be- gel said. “As an injured person, to the 90th minute. Drew followed in their father’s for me to get better.” longed. you sometimes think that you Dambach has even called her footsteps and became a fullback Her standout performances “I think in my heart, I was like, don’t matter, but you do.” out for almost throwing her body at Kentucky. Ally wanted to join and her involvement with the De- something told me to do this and Dambach also had high praise in harm’s way too much. Pop Warner too, but not even a velopment Academy also earned I’m doing it,” she said. “Every- for Schlegel and her mindset on It all came natural to her, PowerPoint presentation was her a spot in the USWNT youth thing was just a pleasant sur- taking on the redshirt year. though, as Penn State exempli- enough to convince her parents setup — and ultimately captaincy prise. I knew that I was surround- “Talk about embracing your fied that blue collar attitude and to let her try out. of the Under-18 team she played ing myself with the best people, role and really making sure you fighting along with her team- Instead, she used her athletics for. so everything else like the aca- can have an impact regardless of mates on the pitch. gifts playing soccer. Now in her “Going to camp and playing demics and you know, all that that your number of minutes,” Dam- “For me, any ball that I put my redshirt season with Penn State for my country comes with it bach said. body on the line for is just know- women’s soccer, it’s fair to say her were some of was just like the “Even though she had to red- ing that there is a teammate that parents made the right call. the best experi- best little gifts.” shirt due to injury, she put the was running down the line, that “I started playing soccer, I ences I had,” “I started playing But after wait- time and invested in her team- was working just as hard to get think I was like five or six years Schlegel said. after my brother ing three years mates enough that at the end of that ball off and I can put my body old,” Schlegel said. “I started “Representing after commit- the season, they voted her rookie on the line for them,” Schlegel playing after my brother started your country is started playing and ting to Penn of the year. It tells you every- said. “All of that just comes from playing and I wanted to be like not something I wanted to be like State to finally thing you need to know about Ally being competitive and wanting to him.” that you always don the blue and Schlegel.” be the best for the team and hop- Fast-forward to Schlegel’s high get to do and not him.” white, a knee It was also an important op- ing that we can win together.” school years, she was recruited something that Ally Schlegel injury pushed portunity for Schlegel to reshape Schlegel also credited her and committed to Penn State everyone gets her Nittany Lion herself as a person and a team- teammates for putting her in the Forward/Midfielder after a stellar ninth-grade cam- to do, so I think debut back an- mate. position to succeed with her hot paign. there’s a pride other year. During her redshirt year, her streak and also actively thinking But after an ACL tear derailed and a really big She had her teammates really kept her en- about how she could keep it on. her sophomore season, Schlegel blessing that comes with that.” second ACL tear in her first year gaged as her mind was going oth- However, it was the positive re- had to face the reality that if she But Schlegel saw herself play- with the Nittany Lions before er places with her injuries. sults and being back that counts wanted to continue climbing the ing at Jeffrey Field before she even playing a match. After the in- It helped her realize her exis- the most for her. U.S. Soccer Federation ladder, earned these accolades. jury, she remained with the team tence is not limited to the sport “I think it’s been rewarding,” her days of high school soccer In fact, she committed to Erica as she started her rehab and was she loves. Schlegel said. would have to end. Dambach’s program — some- awarded Rookie of the Year with- “I had a great time learning “I think being able to be a con- “I love my high school, I had what hastily — at 15. out logging a single minute. how to be a teammate and learn- tributing part right now has been the best time but I also tore my “I think it is the best and big- Her mere presence was ing how to make myself matter in very confidence-boosting and just first ACL in high school, so I was gest relief ever that my impul- enough to make an impact on her a different aspect other than soc- a big part for me getting back to out for my sophomore and junior sive decision really was the coaches and teammates. cer,” Schlegel said. “I think that my old ways and looking forward year,” Schlegel said. “And then se- best impulsive decision ever,” “[Winning rookie of the year] a lot of times for us, our identity to the future growing and becom- nior year, because of [the United Schlegel said. “After [Penn State was just such a great feeling gets worked in the athlete that we ing a better player.” States Development Academy], goalkeeper] Kat [Asman] had knowing that although I couldn’t are, and especially being able to they wouldn’t let me play high texted me and I had that dream necessarily put my efforts onto play.” To email reporter: [email protected]. school. and woke up and told my mom the field, the things I was doing off She also credited her class of Follow him/her on Twitter at @ryrylam210. Five duals to watch for PSU bonus point wins, including a The Nittany Lions shutout By Jake Aferiat major decision from former Lehigh 42-0, though the Moun- The Daily Collegian three-time NCAA champion tain Hawks were missing several Jason Nolf and a pin his fellow ranked wrestlers due to injury, Penn State’s quest for a ninth former three-time NCAA time thus making the score more lop- NCAA title in 10 years begins in champion Bo Nickal. sided. just under two months and starts The Nittany Lions will need to There is hope for the Mountain when the Nittany replace those two, but even with- Hawks though. Lions welcome out them in the lineup, Penn State The last time Penn State trav- WRESTLING the Navy Mid- beats its opponents by an average eled to take on Lehigh on Dec. 3, shipmen to Rec margin of over 25 points on the 2018, the Nittany Lions eked out Hall on Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. road, so the trip to Tempe likely just a 23-19 victory thanks to a They’ll also look to extend their won’t provide much resistance. timely decision by Anthony Cas- dual meet winning streak which Arizona State returns the sar to give Penn State a 20-19 currently sits at 59 consecutive three-time All-American and lead, its first of the match, in the matches dating back to Feb. 22, two-time NCAA champion Zahid second to last bout. 2015. Valencia as well as his brother Penn State was without Vin- Cael Sanderson’s squad will and fellow NCAA qualifier An- cenzo Joseph, Nick Lee’s red- compete in 14 dual meets for the thony, plus All-Americans Tanner shirt had yet to be lifted and Ro- fourth straight year, including a Hall and Josh Shields. man Bravo-Young wasn’t on Penn matchup against Ohio State at Even though Arizona State re- State’s team at that point, but the James Leavy/Collegian the . turns many of its mainstays and Nittany Lions certainly did show Anthony Cassar (285 lbs.) wins his bout at the 2019 Division 1 NCAA As Penn State looks remain integral wrestlers, with Penn an uncharacteristic vulnerability. Wrestling Championships, at the PPG Paints Arena on Friday, March 22. atop the collegiate wrestling State’s lineup featuring Anthony It likely won’t be as close this world, here are the five duals to Cassar and Shakur Rasheed time around, but the Mountain and Vincenzo Joseph, but this anticipated home dual of Penn watch this season: again as well as Vincenzo Joseph Hawks return NCAA qualifiers could likely be one of the closest State’s season as the Nittany Lions in Josh Humphreys, Luke Karam and possibly Mark Hall and Kyle duals Penn State has this season. welcome the Buckeyes to the and Jake Jakobsen as well as Penn State at Arizona Conel, the Nittany Lions likely BJC. have the edge, though it could be All-Americans Jordan Kutler Penn State at Wisconsin, State, Nov. 22 closer than last year’s dual. and Jordan Wood, so a few up- Penn State traveled to Colum- The Sun Devils came to Rec sets aren’t out of the realm of Feb. 7, 2020 bus last year where the Nittany Hall last year as the No. 9 team in Penn State at Lehigh, possibility. The Badgers came to Lions pulled off two upset wins, the country and got trounced 41-3 last season and kept it close, los- including Roman Bravo-Young despite boasting an impressive Dec. 6 Penn State at Iowa, Jan. ing 24-13 and upsetting two-time beating Luke Pletcher and lineup with five ranked wrestlers, This is another matchup where All-American Nick Lee and NCAA Nick Lee finally avenging a loss including Mark Hall’s longtime Penn State had a wide edge last 31, 2020 qualifier Brady Berge while Penn against Joey McKenna. foe Zahid Valencia. year but where things could again Penn State last wrestled Iowa State was without Shakur Ra- Penn State picked up seven be closer than in year’s past. on Feb. 10, 2018 at the BJC and sheed and Vincenzo Joseph. Bravo-Young’s and Lee’s wins won 28-13, though Iowa’s Alex This year, the Badgers added gave Penn State an early lead Marinelli upset then-two-time former NCAA champion at 133 which the Nittany Lions never reigning NCAA champion Vin- pounds Seth Gross while return- relinquished as they won 28-9. cenzo Joseph to keep it competi- ing All-Americans Trent Hillger, The last time Ohio State came tive. Evan Wick and NCAA qualifiers The Nittany Lions last trav- here, Penn State won just 19-18 Tristan Moran and Cole Martin. after then-unranked Anthony eled to Iowa City on Jan. 20, 2017 Martin upset Berge while Mo- Cassar beat then-No. 1 Kollin and Penn State won by 15 points ran upset Nick Lee and Wick again, downing the Hawkeyes beat Mason Manville who substi- Moore in the 197-pound bout to 26-11. tuted for Vincenzo Joseph, which put Penn State up 19-15 with one Iowa’s lineup features two- helped keep things close for the bout to go. time NCAA champion Spencer Badgers. The Buckeyes lost McKenna Lee and All-Americans Austin Lee went on to finish as an All- DeSanto, Michael Kemerer, Pat but had 2019’s top recruiting class American for the second straight Lugo and Marinelli. and bring back Moore, Ke-Shawn year and Berge qualified for Lee (125), DeSanto (133), Lugo Hayes and Pletcher, which could his first NCAA tournament and (149) and Kemerer (157) are all prove to be another formidable they will look to avenge those at weights where Penn State has losses and while Gross’ edition challenge for the Nittany Lions. either struggled recently or has helps, it likely won’t be enough Penn State likely has the edge wrestlers who are fairly inexperi- here, but the Nittany Lions’ final enced, which could bode well for to overcome some of the main- the Hawkeyes and could poten- stays in Penn State’s lineup. Big Ten dual of the year won’t be tially tip the scales in their favor. a cakewalk. Collegian File Photo Penn State vs. Ohio State, The Nittany Lions will still Penn State’s Nick Lee puts Iowa’s Vince Turk on the mat in the match at boast Anthony Cassar, Shakur Saturday Feb. 15, 2020 To email reporter: [email protected]. the Bryce Jordan Center on Feb. 10, 2018. Rasheed, Nick Lee, Mark Hall This is likely the most Follow him on Twitter at @Jake_Aferiat51. The Daily Collegian local Sept. 12-15, 2019 | Page B5 Borland Project Space emphasizes sustainability By Jordan Corley with a reception,” Berish — who and cultural preservation. The Daily Collegian is in charge of promotional mate- “We want to showcase projects rial, graphic design elements and in following with the Penn State’s Room 125 of the Borland Build- planning events for BPS — said. sustainability institute motto; ing brings Penn State students, Throughout the 2019-20 aca- striving for human health and faculty and community members demic year, BPS will be open happiness, environmental qual- together to witness non-tradition- Monday through Friday from 8:30 ity and economic well-being for al art forms focused on sustain- a.m. to 5 p.m. This year is the first everyone,” Berish said. “We’re ability practices in research. year BPS will have a theme — trying to create a unique experi- Founded in 2015, the Borland sustainability. ence with visitors that aligns with Project Space (BPS) is an initia- “I’m really excited about the that.” tive the College of Arts and Archi- sustainability approach for this The theme goes beyond the tecture began, which celebrates year,” Berish said. “I think it’s idea that sustainability is limited research in the arts. going to be an important part of to recycling and reducing con- “It’s a space where Penn State bringing Penn State students, sumption, Tarantino said. The faculty, staff and students can faculty and staff together for the goal is to create a holistic way of activate their research,” Trishia greater good.” thinking about sustainability. Berish, program manager, said. The idea came to Ann Taranti- “I hope our season of programs “We do that in a gallery setting, so no, assistant professor of art and communicates that there is a di- our goal is to bring transparency Borland Project Space director, rect relationship of the arts to to the research process.” after looking through project pro- sustainability questions, and that BPS was created by Andrew posals for this year. She realized artists, musicians, actors and de- Courtesy of Tricia Berish Schulz, the former associate that most of them are related to signers are all working through The Borland Project Space focuses on non-traditional art forms to dean of research in the College of the 17 goals of sustainable devel- these questions,” Tarantino said. promote sustainability. Arts and Architecture, as a way opment created by the United The projects range from one to to share arts research practices Nations. four weeks long, including a three from a ceramic cup in a peaceful Kang, assistant director for sus- with the rest of the community. “The sustainability kind of week workshop geared toward environment. tainability in the College of Arts The space focuses on projects emerged on its own,” Tarantino educators and incorporating sus- Last year, Sue Uhlig, a PhD and Architecture and research that showcase different phases of said. tainability into their practices. candidate in Art Education, held professor within the Stuckeman the research process, highlight- All projects this season will in- The Campus Art Initiative will a project entitled, “Between Or- School. ing each area for the public. corporate an element of sustain- kick-off the projects on Oct. 1st der and Disorder.” She will hold The discussions will be held “[Then] we come together and ability, including topics of climate and last until Oct. 10. The initia- recurring projects with similar monthly, and the first one will be celebrate the end of [a project] change, social justice, historic tive will display proposals from themes every year. “A Return to from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 14. eight different artists regarding Order and Disorder” is anticipat- The purpose of these discussions their upcoming projects. ed for 2020. is to raise awareness around sus- Another project, the Clay Cafe, “Both [projects] use the ‘Wun- tainability in educational prac- originated from two graduate derkammer,’ or cabinet of curiosi- tices. students who work with ceram- ties, as a framework to question Tarantino said Kang also plans ics in the School of Visual Arts. the value of objects, the nature of on inviting guest researchers The students built the idea off collecting and the entangled nar- to the roundtable discussions of a project they began last year ratives that interconnect humans throughout the year. where they displayed handmade with other things,” Uhlig said. BPS will incorporate music ceramics in an office building in Her project invites participants into the space through a partner- the School of Visual Arts. to place an object in a “collab- ship with the School of Music to The students also hosted night- orative cabinet,” exploring the produce the pitch exploration ly programs pertaining to ques- importance of items commonly lab. The lab will share research tions prompted by the display. overlooked. Objects may be related to music, the brain and One evening, they invited the moved, taken or contributed to psychology. Tea Institute to do a presentation the display — creating a dynamic In November, BPS plans to on traditional practices in Asian collection. partner with the School of Music culture regarding preparing and “At the conclusion of the exhi- and the School of Visual Arts to drinking tea. bition, some objects will be given create an art installation accom- This year, Clay Cafe will be on away to contribute to a gift econo- panied by a performance from Courtesy of Tricia Berish display in January. The space will my,” Uhlig said. the Penn State choir. The Penn State community discusses art research at the Borland Project be turned into a lounge for reflec- There will be a series of sus- tion and mindfulness where peo- tainability roundtable discussions To email reporter: [email protected]. Space. ple can come and sip tea or coffee as well, organized by Mihyun Follow her on Twitter at @JordanCorley7. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENT IT ATTENTION TRADITIONAL HAY RIDES. Bonfire feast. 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WORD SEARCH © Pappocom © 2019 PuzzleJunction.com Page B6 | Sept. 12-15, 2019 local The Daily Collegian Seven years of encouraging empathy Graduate student Brett Green shaved his head, revealing a scar from a past surgery. In doing so, he hopes people will remember to be empathetic to anyone around them. By Lilly Forsyth The Daily Collegian

Wayne Knepper set the hair clipper down on the table and ran his hands over his neighbor’s freshly shaven head. Little puffs of sandy brown hair fell onto the white bedsheet set up on the din- ing room floor. The neighbor Brett Green had convinced Knepper to do the hon- or of shaving off all of Green’s hair for one purpose: to share a story of empathy. Seven years ago, Green, a cur- rent Penn State graduate stu- dent, was diagnosed with a rare germinoma — a type of brain can- cer — which was irradiated in the span of several months. Having grown his hair out for several years, the 27-year-old felt the need to do something for a greater cause of encouraging solidarity, so he decided to donate his hair to Wigs for Kids. In do- ing so, he would reveal the slight bump and U-shaped scar on his head. “At first, I wanted to do it just to donate my hair, but I Courtesy of Lilly Forsyth/Collegian thought it would be really nice to donate to someone currently Graduate student Brett Green, 27, poses for a photo before shaving his head in a message to encourage empathy on Sept. 7. going through cancer,” Green response of “I’m fine” that most scan that would soon inform laugh,” his mother said. “survivor.” When he first got this said. “Somewhere along the way, [I people give to the question “How the family if the tumor growing Green also has a “parlor trick” button at a 5k race, he said he was thought] this could really tie into are you?” He noted that his friend in Green’s head was benign or that includes placing a compass unsure if he wanted one because a life lesson.” combats this dilemma with “How cancerous. near the shunt in his head, which he didn’t want it to seem like he was Green also penned a letter of are you re- His journey to Washington turns the needle. bragging about his experience empathy to ally?” began with symptoms of double “I think he would want other with cancer. fully voice his “The bur- vision. After his condition did not people to be comfortable being But eventually, he wore it in experiences dens that correct itself, the family investi- different and not feel like they hopes of sparking conversa- and hopes for “If after you read weigh us down gated a little deeper. couldn’t just be himself,” Linda tions, helping a family going responses to this you try to feel range from an After seeing multiple medical said. through a similar situation, or his action. isolated rough professionals, the possibility of The whole time her son faced just educating those that were “My en- what is going on in week to trauma cancer finally came about. curious. treaty for you cancer, Linda said she can only [other’s] lives and that is never So as they ventured through Now bald, with his scar promi- is to make a remember one day in which he lend your hand, I forgotten, but the Seattle streets as a seem- had the men- nently show- point of check- ingly normal family from outside ing, Green said ing in with one any silent suf- tality of “Why will be glad, and we fering across perspectives, the group realized did this happen he is “half fly- another, be on the strangers among them had “The burdens that ing by the seat the lookout for will all be better for the spectrum to me?” is a place no idea what their family was She recalled weigh us down of [his] pants.” when under the it.” experiencing. “I think it’s surface things where we can a moment range from an iso- Brett Green empathize,” he The circumstances with Green when she cap- better to do might not be especially struck close to home something Graduate Student wrote. tured a picture lated rough week right and strive for his father Dan because his when you to be the kind Green’s of him frown- to trauma that is complete letter mother — Green’s grandmother ing. Green have the of person oth- opportu- is available at — died from breast cancer that immediately never forgotten, but ers will know metastasized in her brain when nity than to sites.psu.edu/ asked her to they can seek for support,” Green Dan was 14 years old. any silent suffering wait for a brettgreen/empathy/. retake the wrote in the letter. Wandering in Washington, his perfect time Though this specific mis- photo, this time across the spectrum “Reaching out is hardest when parents had been focusing only that probably you feel lost under the weight sion began about three years of him smil- is a place where we ago, it was during one trip to on their son’s health, but they never was go- of your struggles, and if you ing so “no one ing to be that Seattle that sparked Green’s then understood similar issues can empathize.” can think of a time you’ve felt could be true for anyone else would worry perfect time.” mission to be empathetic. this way, chances are the great- around them. about him.” Brett Green However, est help came when someone “You know, if you get cut off by a This optimis- Graduate Student Green repeat- noticed from the outside and Walking among strangers car, you never know if they’re just tic mentality edly said this broke through your dark days to Green, his brother and his being obnoxious or if they just got also translated story of empa- lift you up.” parents strolled through Seattle, a phone call that their mother was to one of his thy does not He discussed the “knee-jerk” days after Green got an MRI at the hospital and they’re dying,” catchphrases: revolve around him surviving Green’s mother Linda said. “I’ve had worse.” cancer. “It’s about your friends, “If I stub my toe or something neighbors, coworkers and class- Living with ‘quirky’ and I’d be, like, ‘I’ve had worse,’ mates; about many misfits, or any minor mishap, I would troublemakers, addicts and reb- inspiration drop that phrase,” Green said. els,” Green wrote in his letter. Both of Green’s parents work “It became a running joke “If after reading this you try to with Union Gospel Mission, a because I wanted to see if I could feel what is going on in those lives charitable organization that aids find a time to say every day.” and lend your hand, I will be glad, those who are homeless or im- and we will all be the better for it.” pacted by addiction. Sharing empathy As a former county com- On his bag, Green carries To email reporter: [email protected]. missioner, Dan was “all about a large white pin that reads Follow her on Twitter at: @lillyforsyth_. service.” But Dan and Linda said their son has had always had a gener- ally positive outlook on life. “He wants to give back,” Dan said. “He wants to make a differ- ence in the world.” Dan said a high school teach- er once described his son as “quirky,” which Linda clarified was “never in a bad way.” Through laughs, the pair told a story of Green joking with an employee at Subway just three days after brain surgery. For context, the surgery required doctors to shave a stripe along the front right side of Green’s head. In the sandwich shop, Green said he first told a cashier that a scar on his hand was why one shouldn’t run with scissors. After a beat, he said “just kidding” — and proceeded to swipe his hand along the shaved strip on his head, announcing, “This is why you don’t run with Courtesy of Lilly Forsyth Courtesy of Lilly Forsyth scissors.” Graduate student Brett Green, 27, has his head shaved by his neighbor Brett Green, 27, tries on his frequently worn bandana post-shave to see “He loved to be able to catch how loose it would be on Sept. 7. people off guard and make them Wayne Knepper on Sept. 7.