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No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/Fr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 2 Isaiah Humphries S/Fr. 29 John Reid CB/Jr. 71 Will Fries OL/So. 2 Donovan Johnson CB/Fr. 30 Kevin Givens DT/Jr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 2 Tommy Stevens QB/Jr. 31 Christopher Welde WR/Jr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/Fr. 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR/Jr. 32 Journey Brown RB/Fr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Jr. 4 Nick Scott S/Sr. 33 Jake Cooper LB/Sr. 75 Des Holmes OL/Fr. 4 Ricky Slade RB/Fr. 33 C.J. Holmes RB/So. 76 Sterling Jenkins OL/Jr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/So. 34 Shane Simmons DE/So. 77 Chasz Wright OL/Sr. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Fr. 35 Justin Neff S/Fr. 79 Charlie Shuman OL/Sr. 6 Cam Brown LB/Jr. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Jr. 80 Danny Dalton TE/H/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/Fr. 80 Justin Weller WR/Fr. 7 Koa Farmer LB/Sr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/So. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/Fr. 8 Mark Allen RB/Sr. 39 Frank Di Leo LB/Jr. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/H/Fr. 9 Trace McSorley QB/Sr. 40 Nick Eury RB/So. 82 Tyler Shoop WR/Jr. 9 Jarvis Miller LB/Jr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/Fr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/H/Jr. 10 Brandon Polk WR/Jr. 41 Joe Arcangelo TE/Jr. 83 Alex Hoenstine WR/Fr. 11 Micah Parsons LB/Fr. 42 Dae’Lun Darien LB/So. 84 Juwan Johnson WR/Jr. 12 Mac Hippenhammer WR/Fr. 42 Ellison Jordan DT/So. 85 Isaac Lutz WR/So. 13 Ellis Brooks LB/Fr. 45 Joe DuMond LB/So. 86 Daniel George WR/Fr. 13 Grayson Kline QB/Fr. 45 Charlie Katshir LB/Fr. 87 Pat Freiermuth TE/H/Fr. 14 Sean Clifford QB/Fr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Jr. 14 Zech McPhearson CB/So. 48 Shareef Miller DE/Jr. 88 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr. 15 Michael Shuster QB/So. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/So. 89 Brandon Clark WR/Fr. 16 John Petrishen S/Jr. 49 Cade Pollard P/Fr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/So. 17 Will Levis QB/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/Fr. 90 Damion Barber DT/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Jr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 90 Rafael Checa K/Fr. 18 Johnathan Holland TE/Jr. 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL/So. 91 Chris Stoll SN/Fr. 18 Shaka Toney DE/So. 51 Jason Vranic LB/Sr. 92 Jake Pinegar K/Fr. 19 Trent Gordon CB/Fr. 52 Ryan Bates OL/Jr. 93 Blake Gillikin P/K/Jr. 20 Jabari Butler CB/Jr. 53 Fred Hansard DT/Fr. 93 PJ Mustipher DT/Fr. 20 Johnathan Thomas RB/Sr. 53 Rasheed Walker OL/Fr. 94 Joe Calcagno SN/Fr. 21 Amani Oruwariye CB/Sr. 54 Robert Windsor DT/Jr. 95 Donnell Dix DE/Sr. 23 Ayron Monroe S/Jr. 55 Antonio Shelton DT/So. 95 Vlad Hilling K/Fr. 24 DJ Brown CB/Fr. 58 Evan Presta DT/Fr. 96 Matt Aloni SN/Fr. 24 Miles Sanders RB/Jr. 62 Michal Menet OL/So. 96 Kyle Vasey SN/Sr. 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB/So. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/Fr. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/Fr. 64 Zach Simpson OL/Jr. 98 Kevin Cahill SN/Fr. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 66 Connor McGovern OL/Jr. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/Fr. 27 Cody Romano S/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/DL/So. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 69 C.J. Thorpe OL/Fr 99 Justin Tobin K/So. IOWA Hawkeyes (6-1) (3-1 Big Ten)

No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Keith Duncan K/So. 31 Aaron Mends LB/Sr. 64 Kyler Schott OL/Fr. 1 Wes Dvorak DB/Jr. 32 Djimon Colbert LB/Fr. 65 Tyler Linderbaum DL/Fr. 2 Ryan Gersonde P/So. 33 Riley Moss DB/Fr. 66 Dalles Jacobus DL/So. 2 Peyton Mansell QB/Fr. 34 Kristian Welch LB/Jr. 66 Levi Paulsen OL/Jr. 3 Trey Creamer DB/Fr. 35 Barrington Wade LB/So. 67 Levi Duwa OL/Fr. 3 Tyrone Tracy, Jr. WR/Fr. 36 Mitch Riggs LB/Fr. 68 Landan Paulsen OL/Jr. 4 Nate Stanley QB/Jr. 36 Brady Ross FB/Jr. 69 Keegan Render OL/Sr. 4 Josh Turner DB/Fr. 38 T.J. Hockenson TE/So. 70 Kyle Sorensen OL/Fr. 6 Ihmir Smith-Marsette WR/So. 38 Monte Pottebaum LB/Fr. 71 Mark Kallenberger OL/Fr. 7 Spencer Petras QB/Fr. 39 John Carlson LB/Fr. 72 Coy Kirkpatrick OL/Fr. 7 Colten Rastetter P/Jr. 39 Nate Wieting TE/Jr. 73 Cody Ince OL/Fr. 8 Matt Hankins DB/So. 40 Parker Hesse DE/Sr. 74 Austin Schulte DL/So. 8 Kordell Stillmunkes RB/Fr. 40 Turner Pallissard FB/Fr. 74 Tristan Wirfs OL/So. 9 Geno Stone DB/So. 41 Colton Dinsdale DB/Jr. 75 Jeff Jenkins OL/Fr. 10 Mekhi Sargent RB/So. 41 Drew Thomas WR/Fr. 76 Dalton Ferguson OL/Sr. 11 Connor Kapisak QB/Fr. 42 Shaun Beyer TE/So. 77 Alaric Jackson OL/So. 11 Michael Ojemudia DB/Jr. 43 Dillon Doyle LB/Fr. 78 Trey Winters OL/Fr. 12 D.J. Johnson DB/Fr. 44 Seth Benson LB/Fr. 79 Jack Plumb OL/Fr. 12 Brandon Smith WR/So. 45 Ben Campos LB/Fr. 80 Devonte Young WR/Jr. 13 Joe Evans LB/Fr. 45 Joe Ludwig FB/Fr. 81 Ben Subbert TE/Fr. 13 Henry Marchese WR/Fr. 46 Austin Kelly FB/Sr. 82 Calvin Lockett WR/Fr. 14 Kyle Groeneweg WR/Sr. 46 Logan Klemp LB/Fr. 83 Blair Brooks WR/Fr. 15 Dallas Craddieth DB/Fr. 46 Tommy Kujawa TE/Fr. 84 Nick Easley WR/Sr. 16 Terry Roberts DB/Fr. 47 Nick Anderson LB/Jr. 84 Austin Spiewak LS/So. 17 Ryan Schmidt QB/Jr. 48 Jack Hockaday LB/Sr. 85 Nate Vejvoda TE/Jr. 18 Drew Cook TE/Jr. 48 Bryce Schulte TE/Fr. 86 Noah Feldman TE/Fr. 18 John Milani DB/Jr. 49 Nick Niemann LB/So. 87 Noah Fant TE/Jr. 19 Max Cooper WR/So. 50 Jackson Subbert LS.Jr. 89 Nico Ragaini WR/Fr. 19 Mike Timm LB/Fr. 52 Amani Jones LB/Jr. 90 Sam Brincks DE/Sr. 20 Julius Brents DB/Fr. 53 Garret Jansen DL/Jr. 91 Miguel Recinos K/Sr. 21 Ivory Kelly-Martin RB/So. 54 Matt Fagan OL/Fr. 91 Brady Reiff DL/Jr. 22 Samson Evans WR/Fr. 54 Daviyon Nixon DT/So. 92 John Waggoner DL/Fr. 23 Dominique Dafney WR/Jr. 55 Luke Empen OL/Fr. 93 Brandon Simon DE/So. 25 Jayden McDonald LB/Fr. 56 Brian Sadler OL/Fr. 94 A.J. Epenesa DE/So. 26 Kaevon Merriweather DB/Fr. 57 Chauncey Golston DE/So. 94 Caleb Shudak K/So. 27 Amani Hooker DB/Jr. 58 Jake Newborg OL/Jr. 95 Cedrick Lattimore DL/Jr. 28 Jack Koerner DB/Fr. 59 Nathan Nelson DE/Fr. 96 Matt Nelson DE/Sr. 28 Toren Young RB/So. 59 Ross Reynolds OL/Sr. 97 Jack Kallenberger DL/Jr. 30 Henry Geil RB/Fr. 60 Jake Morrison DE/Fr. 98 Anthony Nelson DE/Jr. 30 Jake Gervase DB/Sr. 61 Cole Banwart OL/So. 99 Noah Shannon DL/Fr. Embracing the youth movement at WR By Thomas Schlarp Of the 1,228 passing yards out positions: the Z. without a catch just twice in his catch of 10 yards. The Daily Collegian caught by wide receivers, 53 per- Drops and all, Thompkins and previous 23 games. Aside from perfecting route cent have been from a group of Polk have been a disappointment With redshirt freshman KJ running and recognizing defens- Certain things get better with five freshmen receivers. at this spot. Hamler and his team-leading 22 es, one of Franklin’s biggest hesi- time — cheese and wine come to “All of us redshirt freshmen The duo have combined to av- catches for 401 yards already es- tations in using the underclass- mind. and true freshmen all have spe- erage just 40 yards per game and tablished as the lead explosive men receivers has been their Other things are better right cial talents,” redshirt freshman only accounted for a single recep- threat, exploring the wealth of physical ability to hold blocks for out of the box — there’s no sense receiver Cam Sullivan-Brown tion of 13 yards at Indiana. other young talents seems like Penn State’s perimeter run game. in waiting. said. “We bring different things to “We need more production,” the smart thing to do at this point The 5-foot-11, 169-pound Dot- For the Penn State receiving the table. I’m impressed at differ- Franklin said Tuesday. “I think in time. After all, the definition of son or the 5-foot-11, 177-pounds corps, it may have to be more of ent practices because we always if you look at some of that, it’s insanity Mac Hippenhammer may strug- the latter than the former due to do spectacular things.” drops. But I think if you also look is doing the same thing over gle to seal the edge on two of pure necessity. Sullivan-Brown made his first at our offense over, in the past, and over again. the nation’s top run defenses of Leading into Saturday’s game career catch two weeks ago in terms of what positions and “I talked to all three of [the true Iowa and Michigan in the coming with Iowa, the hot-button issue against Michigan State, and last the guys that are playing each freshmen receivers] on Sunday weeks. all season has been the need for a week grabbed a pair of receptions position, who produces the most night after practice that this was One thing not holding the youth dependable group of receivers to for 33 yards after Johnson went catches and the most yards in our going to be a big week for them,” movement back is a lack of chem- emerge and aide Trace McSorley. down with an injury. offense, I think the Z is always a Franklin said. “Especially with istry with McSorley. With a trio of veterans — Ju- While Franklin said Johnson is little bit behind those other posi- losing some guys last week, those While the senior quarterback wan Johnson, Brandon Polk and “confident” he’ll be ready to re- tions.” guys need to prepare as if they’re has played multiple years with DeAndre Thompkins — atop the turn versus the Hawkeyes, and In particular, Thompkins has going to be starters this week.” guys like Johnson and even depth chart, this clear-cut group his large frame and blocking abil- been rendered all but nonexistent While the status of prized- shared a high school field with appeared an obvious answer. ities will be needed on the edge for a majority of the season. recruit Justin Shorter remains Polk, McSorley has gained confi- But seven games into the sea- against the third best defense He’s been held catchless in enigmatic, both Daniel George dence from watching players like son, it’s been a herd of true and in the nation, it may officially be four of seven games. and Jahan Dotson saw the field Dotson excel on the practice field. redshirt freshmen wideouts who time to inject some youth into the For context, entering his se- last week, with Dotson picking Visit collegian.psu.edu to read have led the charge. most alarming of the three wide- nior season, Thompkins was held up a first down on his first career the full story. The Daily Collegian versus oCT. 25-28, 2018 | Page A3 Staying gRoundEd Safety Garrett Taylor hasn’t changed despite earning a starting spot and becoming an invaluable part of the defense

By Matt Lingerman Irving said he and Garrett’s The Daily Collegian mother, Sandy, have worked to instill a sense of servant leader- On the ride home to Richmond, ship in Taylor, and his teammates Virginia following a visit to Penn have taken notice of that. State, Irving Taylor asked his son “I think the biggest thing with what he thought of the university. Garrett is he’s been continuing Garrett Taylor, at the time a to learn, and he’s embraced the consensus four-star cornerback process wholeheartedly, which is at St. Christopher’s School, said something you expect from a guy just what his father was thinking. like him,” safety Nick Scott said. “Athletes at Penn State all “He has a leadership presence on seem to be so genuine,” Irving special teams and he’s embraced said. “When I asked what did he his role whenever he’s on the think, and he said, ‘Well Dad, it field, whether it’s at a safety or just seems to be so genuine at special teams.” Penn State.’ And he fits that.” As spring 2018 rolled around Some four years later, Garrett and Penn State saw the depar- Taylor, now a safety, is one of Penn ture of Apke and Allen, it was State’s most important defensive evident Taylor had a chance to fill players. The redshirt junior has one of the two safety vacancies. found himself among the top-25 of He was often lauded dur- all college players in pass break- ing spring practices, and as he ups per game and sits just one off gained more attention around the the team-high in tackles. Caitlin Lee/Collegian program, his leadership and on- In only seven collegiate starts, Safeties Garrett Taylor (17) and Nick Scott (4) celebrate after Taylor’s interception during the game against field abilities grew hand-in-hand. Taylor is playing like a seasoned Michigan State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 13. “He just always works hard,” veteran. corner John Reid said in April. But even with the recent atten- Christopher’s as a freshman, and these offers, we didn’t know if it go and play amongst a bunch of “He always competes. He nev- tion Taylor has garnered recent- the final regular season game of was recruitment speak or coach stars, it can be an adjustment,” er doubted himself. He never ly, he and his family haven’t lost the year came against league- speak because everyone kind of Irving said. “But Garrett, he held dropped his head. He just kept sight of how Garrett found him- rival Collegiate School. Playing tells you the same thing,” Irving it very well. Calmly and quietly.” looking for ways to improve. self at Penn State, or how he has opposite Taylor was future Michi- said. “But everybody was saying As he converted from corner to Whether that’s in film, speed, risen to his stature as one of the gan and UCLA quarterback Wil- the same things about him and safety, Taylor was stuck behind a technique, he always kept going team’s most re- ton Speight. bringing up particulars about trio of current-‘NFLers in Marcus for ways to get better. He was spected leaders. “He’s just one of St. Chris- Garrett, and I told my wife that Allen, Troy Apke and Malik Gold- never a guy that gave up at all be- “We’re try- topher’s held I think they’re seeing things that en. Playing time in the defensive cause he got redshirted his fresh- ing to keep him those guys that Speight and we can’t quite pick up on yet.” backfield was hard to come by, man year. He took it as a part of humble,” Irving really gets it and company to six Even after an injury forced him especially for someone learning a growth and ran with it.” said. “And that’s points in a win, to sit out his senior season, Tay- new position. But that didn’t pre- Taylor was named a starter tough in this en- says, ‘Look I have thanks in large lor was rated the eighth-best cor- vent him from making an impact. next to Scott prior to the 2018 sea- vironment of D-I this amount of time. part to Taylor’s nerback in the nation and earned “He’s a guy that joined the pro- son and has quickly earned a rep- sports. He’s able contributions. trips to the Under-Armour All- gram, came from a great family utation for being a consummate to stay even- I’ve got these “Garrett was American Game and U.S. Army and great high school program,” professional in the locker room keeled. He plays opportunities and a lockdown,” All-American Bowl. coach James Franklin said. and on the field. He downplays with passion, you Irving said. According to 247Sports, Taylor “Wasn’t ready a couple years the many positives he’s brought can see that when I’m going to maxi- “Everything made only one official visit, and it ago and kind of kept getting bet- to his team and takes responsibil- he makes a play mize them.’” thrown, he was was to Penn State. ter and his role continued to im- ity for mistakes, even when they and see him re- knocking down, He was impressed by the au- prove and his role continued to aren’t his. Just past the midway act, but he’s pret- James Franklin defending, he thenticity of the school and pro- grow. He’s just one of those guys point of the season, Taylor is a ty even-keeled, Head coach had [Speight] gram, and signed a letter of intent that really gets it and says: Look, staple of the defense. He seems which I like.” all confused. in February 2015 prior to enroll- I have this amount of time. I’ve to always be around the ball and As a multisport My wife and I ing four months later. got these opportunities and I’m makes plays at as high a rate as athlete heading into high school, looked at each other and said, Although highly-touted, Taylor going to maximize them,” Frank- any other Nittany Lion. Garrett and his family knew he ‘You know, this could get interest- had to wait his turn once he got lin added. “He’s been blessed with gifts,” had the potential to play football ing.’” to Penn State. He redshirted his In two years as a special team- Irving said. “I don’t know what at the Division I level. But there As Taylor continued to grow as freshman season before appear- er and backup safety, Taylor accu- it is. He goes through his reads, was one game during his fresh- a player, the phone began to ring ing in 12 games the following mulated 14 tackles and a fumble but he’s doing something else… I man year which saw Garrett set with offers from schools across year, mostly on special teams. recovery. He was also named don’t know if it’s on instinct or if himself apart. the nation. “When kids come out of high Academic All-Big Ten in 2017 and He started at corner for St. “When we started getting all school being the star, and they 2018. See Taylor, Page A6. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW! You can get your foot in the door as early as Spring semester and get paid doing it! 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PENN STATE VS. IOWA

AP file photo GAME INFO Penn State vs. Iowa Iowa’s TE duo is nation’s best Time: 3:30 p.m. Saturday Place: Beaver Stadium By Tyler King tight ends are on the field they but his six receiving touchdowns so dangerous. TV: ESPN The Daily Collegian can line up in a two-back set, they are most among all tight ends in The formations the Hawkeyes Spread: Penn State -6.5 can line in a two-tight-end set, the nation. run with the two tight ends are Over/under: 51 Penn State’s defense has they can line up in a three-wide- It seems like a foregone conclu- unique in this current era of col- faced plenty of talented players receiver set, and this year they sion that Fant will head for green- lege football. this season, but perhaps none could line up in what we would er pastures in the NFL next sea- It’s an offense that middle line- who have taken up this much term a spread set, like a four- son, but the Hawkeyes still have backer Jan Johnson hasn’t faced space – both figuratively and wide-receiver set.” another tight end behind him before. literally – as the two the Nittany Fant is the name just about who’s been just as productive to “I don’t think I’ve gone against PLAYERS Lions will face this weekend. every college football fan in the start this season: Hockenson. a team like this,” Johnson said. Iowa’s two tight ends, Noah country knows. A sophomore, Hockenson has “What makes them really difficult Fant and TJ Hockenson, both Widely regarded as the nation’s one less reception than Fant, to cover is they’re both around of whom stand at 6-foot-5 and top tight end, Fant is a projected but has over 112 more receiving 6-foot-5, big bodied, they can fast TO WATCH approximately 250 pounds, are first-round draft pick and is cur- yards on the season. and they’re physical.” weapons Hawkeye coach Kirk rently ranked as Pro Football Fo- Fant might draw the most Iowa has always been a run- Ferentz has utilized all season cus’ No. 19 prospect. praise, but Hockenson has cer- Penn State: first offense, as Franklin de- to have his team average 32 Earlier in the week, Franklin tainly drawn the attention of the LB Micah Parsons scribed, but these two talented points per game in conference and the Nittany Lion defense had Nittany Lion players. play. some high praise for the junior “Both [T.J] Hockenson and tight ends are always in the back The Harrisburg native has of the mind of the defense. been hinting at breakout game The Hawkeye offense has from Omaha, Nebraska native. [Noah] Fant are really nice com- been incredibly efficient as “Fant may be the best receiving plementary pieces for each oth- “It’s kind of like they’re run- for a few weeks now, but it’s still ning the ball, running the ball and yet to come. His snaps continue well, which could stem from the tight end in the country,” Franklin er,” Oruwariye said. ”Hockenson then all of a sudden they’re going to increase and it’s clear that he team’s style, something James said. does a really good job, as well. to boot out and sneak a tight end is getting more comfortable Franklin described as a tradi- “He’s definitely up there with He’s extremely physical. He’s playing outside linebacker. tional Big Ten offense. some of the best tight ends I’ve nasty but makes a bunch of plays on and over route,” Johnson said. “They’re a run-first team, played against,” Amani Oruwari- for them and brings the mentality “They’re in the back of your mind more of what you would call a ye added. “I kind of compare him to their offense.” because you’re trying to stop the traditional Big Ten offense: run to how Mike Gesicki is. Very re- While the duo is talented run, stop the run and they’re go- Iowa: first, set up the play action pass ceiver-like, for a big body, that can enough to warrant defenses fo- ing to catch you when you’re not S Geno Stone off of that,” Franklin said. “I go out and make plays on some cusing on them individually, it’s ready.” Geno Stone is far from the big- think probably one of the things skilled DB’s.” what Iowa does with them both gest name in this game, but he more challenging this year than Fant leads Big Ten tight ends on the field that makes them, To email reporter: [email protected]. certainly has the biggest chip in years past is when those two in receptions this season with 26, and the offense as a whole, Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. on his shoulder. The Pa. native called PSU, where he visited nine times his senior year, his “dream school” this week, but the Nittany Lions never offered. Starting job is all Sutherland’s for a half

By Patrick Burns Sutherland told reporters via a watch from the sidelines last year Fant and Hockenson definitely The Daily Collegian conference call Wednesday. “Just as a true freshman. “But it really pose a challenge for the first-time trying to impose my will every just gave [me] more motivation starter. James Franklin has wanted to time I get a chance to get a snap to work hard, stay focused and But as linebacker Cam Brown BY THE reward Jonathan Sutherland for out there.” stay humble,” he said. “Because told the Collegian after the Nit- a while now. And while Sutherland hasn’t with work, your time will eventu- tany Lions’ victory over Indiana, “We’re talking about getting started yet, he’s confident he’ll ally come.” Iowa’s ground and pound style NUMBERS him more involved,” Franklin slot seamlessly into the first team That time has arrived. plays right into Sutherland’s said back in September. “I think role. And even though he’s received strengths. he’s one of the better tacklers on “I’m pretty sure that the coach- more reps in practice, Sutherland “He’s going to like to come to 300 our defense.” es know exactly what they’re go- refuses to treat this week differ- fill the box and hit hard,” Brown ing to get out of me,” the redshirt ently than any other, a strategy Trace McSorley has failed to Franklin will finally get the said. “I’m 100 percent sure he’s throw for 300 yards this season, chance to do so this weekend, freshman said. “I like to think that came in handy in more way going to get the job done.” after doing so in 10 games over albeit in less than ideal cir- that I practice the same way that than one for the Nittany Lions Sutherland said that he still the previous two years. cumstances. Sutherland is set I play.” this week. Before the ejection in talks with Allen, a guy who knows to start against Iowa Saturday Thus far, Sutherland’s fierce Bloomington, it seemed like Tay- a thing or two about coming to fill with usual starting safety Gar- playstyle has translated to game lor, one of the best pass coverage the box and hitting hard. 5 rett Taylor suspended for the action. The Ottawa native has 25 safeties in the Big Ten, would be The now-Pittsburgh Steelers Penn State ran five plays out first half due to a questionable tackles this season, 12 more than the perfect man to shadow Hawk- rookie’s main piece of advice? of the Lion package against targeting call last weekend. any other reserve player, and eyes’ tight end Noah Fant. Just be yourself. Indiana. Will we see it versus And even though Taylor has forced a fumble on special teams Enter Sutherland, who is still a Sutherland certainly won’t the program the Nittany Lions takeaways in each of his last against the Hoosiers last week- bit of a work in progress as far as lead the blue and white in rowdy debuted it against in 2016? three games and has developed end. the pass game is concerned. postgame celebrations or dance into one of the most reliable “That’s kind of who he is,” He probably won’t be asked to before and after a critical third players on Penn State’s defense, Franklin said of the forced fum- follow around Fant, a likely first- down. But like Allen, he’s as good 358 Sutherland’s debut is one that’s ble. “When he makes his mind up round pick in next year’s draft a bet as any to instill fear in offen- highly anticipated. to go make a tackle, there’s very who is widely considered to be sive players. Saquon Barkley was respon- No reserve player has gener- little breakdown. Most guys will the nation’s top tight end. And he’s ready to make an im- sible for 358 all-purpose yards ated more buzz over the past come under control and chatter But Sutherland will be asked to pact, with a full head of dread- against Iowa last year, a year than the Canadian, who has their feet and get their hips un- cover both Fant and tight end TJ locks hanging out of his helmet. program record. drawn comparisons to Marcus derneath them and then make Hockenson, who leads the team “This is going on my 10th year Allen on numerous occasions the tackle, and with Sutherland, in receiving yards, at times. with my hair,” he said. “It’s just and been nicknamed the “As- he’s more like a missile. He just “I think they’re extremely tal- something that’s always been a 4 sassin” due to his hard-hitting goes.” ented,” Sutherland said. “Both of part of my life and it’s become my The Nittany Lions hold a four playstyle. Speaking with the media for them are capable of coming down identity now.” game winning streak against “I would describe my style of the first time since arriving on and blocking you as well as catch- Iowa, with the Hawkeyes’ last play as being extremely physi- campus, Sutherland admitted ing passes so I would say they’re To email reporter: [email protected]. win coming in 2010 at home. cal and reckless to the football,” Wednesday that it wasn’t easy to quite similar.” Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurns_. Managing Editor: Tyler King Patrick Burns Matt Lingerman Thomas Schlarp Kara Duriez What to watch What to watch What to watch What to What to watch for: After watching for: This Iowa team for: Penn state watch for: It’ll be for: After barely Penn state crawl is as talented on losing saturday close, but I think making it out of to victory in both sides of the would be a bad Penn state fans Indiana alive, I’m Indiana last week, I ball as its ever sign of things to will go for a third not convinced don’t think the been, and it won’t come. Not to take straight game at Penn state can Nittany Lions are make things easy anything away Beaver stadium hang with an even ready to handle for Penn state. And from a talented without a win. Duriez tougher Iowa Kingthis tough three Burns while the Lingerman Iowa program, but Schlarp Noah Fant and TJ team. The Hawkeyes’ Tes will be game stretch that Hawkeyes’ Tes pose the Nittany Lions Hockenson will hard for Psu’s defense to handle begins this weekend against an a matchup problem for Psu’s can’t afford to drop a third straight have a big day score at least a pair and besides Mcsorley, the offense underrated Iowa team. The defense, it’s time Trace Mcsorley game at home. Young players will of touchdowns. A late score gives won’t be able to get it done. forgettable 2018 season continues. had a big day in the air rather than carry Penn state against the Noah Iowa the win. expect another heartbreaker. on the ground. Fant-led Hawkeyes. score: Iowa 30, Penn state 24 score: Penn state 31, Iowa 24 score: Penn state 24, Iowa 16 score: Iowa 23, Penn state 20 score: Iowa 27, Penn state 24 The Daily Collegian versus oCT. 25-28, 2018 | Page A5 Good things come to those who wait Johnathan Thomas’ success story continues to put a smile on the faces of those around him

By Thomas Schlarp loves his teammates. As much as The Daily Collegian other people may want him to go some other place, he is as loyal as Johnathan Thomas already has loyal comes.” a No. 1 play on ESPN SportsCen- So Thomas stayed, and as a ter’s Top 10 Plays secured on his result, he likely leads the team resume. in smile-inducing plays. Make That play came in a high school no mistake, however, that the game in 2013, when Thomas dynamic plays are getting to the weaved his way through half a veteran’s head. dozen would-be tacklers for a 107- Any question regarding his re- yard interception return. turn at Indiana was quickly met In that game, the Peabody, with him pushing the responsibil- Massachusetts, native racked up ity for the success of the play on 228 rushing yards and two more his lead blocker Koa Farmer. touchdowns for his St. John’s “Even when he’s breaking Prep football team. Johnathan down the team today in the locker Thomas was the top-ranked high room and everyone is congratu- school player in the state of Mas- lating him on his long return,” sachusetts. He will probably be Scott said, “[Johnathan] says that the last person on Earth to tell he had nothing to do with that re- you any one of those things. turn. It was all on us blocking for “Johnathan’s a special guy,” him. It’s the stuff like that. He’s his St. John’s Prep coach Jim so unselfish. I have the utmost re- O’Leary said. “He has a special spect for him.” trait about making other people Through five years, one thing around him better. He’s just a is clear about Johnathan Thomas great human being.” Caitlin Lee/Collegian — he is the epitome of patience The SportsCenter highlight Running back Johnathan Thomas (20) returns a kick for a touchdown during the game against Indiana at and altruism and the embodi- would be the last time the current Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20. No. 18 Penn State defeated Indiana 33-28. ment of loyalty. Penn State fifth-year senior run- “He may be the most self- less person I’ve ever met in my ning back would score a touch- teammate, and he’s an amazing him,” O’Leary said. “But that The idea even crossed Thomas’ down or make a dynamic play entire life,” Scott said. “He will friend.” didn’t stop him from being a lead- mind before he returned to St. on the gridiron for 1,821 days, as always ten times out of ten put The momentum-swinging play er and encouraging others. He John’s Prep as he sat down for a Thomas suffered a significant the team first, put the people he came just five weeks after Thom- was always a great teammate. He knee injury the following week to meeting with his former coach. cares about first. He’s absolutely as had his much-anticipated re- has always been respectful and bring his high school playing days “He understood what his place gained the respect of every single union with the end zone, a 15-yard thoughtful in his demeanor and to a close. and what his role was,” O’Leary person on this team.” rush against Kent State two plays how he engages with people. I’ve Between a redshirt season re- said. “He could have gone and after his collegiate-long run of 69 turning from injury and two years had thousands of kids go through been the guy at some place, but To email reporter: [email protected]. spent as a linebacker instead of a yards. this school, and Johnathan is by Johnathan loves Penn State and Follow him on Twitter at @TSchlarp. running back, Thomas’ name has “I want to give all glory to God far one of the best people I’ve been all but completely absent because without God, I wouldn’t ever had.” from any stat book. be able to do any of this,” Thomas Finally healed and ready to hit So when the 5-foot-11, said Saturday. “It’s a great feel- the Beaver Stadium field after 218-pound return man made the ing. I’m not overwhelmed. It’s nearly two years off, Thomas ran biggest play of the night Satur- exciting. I’m glad all this has hap- into another problem — some day in Indiana — a 94-yard kick pened.” guy named Saquon Barkley. return that set up a Trace McSor- As Thomas sat next to a pole Rather than be bitter with dis- ley touchdown to give Penn State in the Indiana media room, sur- appointment, the patient tailback its lead for good — the only thing rounded by a grand total of two just kept preparing, kept pushing larger than the thousands of reporters as dozens of others his teammates, kept waiting for emptying seats inside Memorial flocked to his more notable coun- his time to shine one day in the Stadium were the smiles on his terparts, nothing could have been future. veteran teammates’ faces. more symbolic of the type of per- “Patience is a virtue,” Thomas “That was awesome,” fifth-year son Thomas is. said. “I’ve learned that over these senior safety Nick Scott said. “We The son of a doctor and Massa- five years. When you want great weren’t just happy that it was a chusetts state trooper that is the things to happen, you’ve got to be 90-yard return. Like if you under- personal driver for the governor, able to put your head down and stand who Johnathan Thomas is it’s been ingrained in him to put work, and be able to endure the and what he means to this team, others before himself. process.” any time he does something or Just four days after tearing his And when Thomas graduated has some success, that genuinely ACL in high school, Thomas was last spring with his second de- warms our hearts and makes back on the sidelines cheering his gree in criminology, one couldn’t Caitlin Lee/Collegian us happy not just for what hap- teammates on. blame the former high school su- pened in the game but for Johna- He never missed a practice. perstar had he wanted to transfer Running back Johnathan Thomas (20) runs the ball during the game than Thomas. He’s an amazing “Sure, the injury disappointed and play at a different school. against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15.

MY VIEW | MATT LINGERMAN PSu’s plateau is a normal stage

With a top-15 preseason ranking, the return of the program’s best ever quarterback and a roster full of players recruited by James Franklin, Penn State came into the 2018 season with high expectations. Frankly, since upsetting then-No. 2 Ohio State in 2016, high expectations have become the norm as Penn State has returned to being a perennial top-25 program. For that reason, back-to-back losses to Ohio State and Michigan State two years in a row were gutting for fans. While it’s an unfortunate reality that the conclusion of Trace McSorley’s career won’t come with a chance to play for a national championship, that fact, and the Nittany Lions’ two losses, shouldn’t define their 2018 season. In fact, the next three games on Penn State’s schedule — home matchups against No. 18 Iowa and No. 20 Wisconsin, which flank a trip to No. 5 Michigan — will actually tell us more about the direction of the program than any games the Nittany Lions have played thus far. But before examining that trio of top-25 match- ups, it’s important to look at the program on the whole. Franklin did so when talking with the media after last Wednesday’s practice. “Overall, if you really study everything, I mean every- thing… Right now when you say this people kind of look at you like you’re crazy, but I for what we have done up to date, I think most people would say we’re ahead of schedule,” Franklin said. He’s right. It’s easy to forget the state of the Penn State football program heading into that Week 8 matchup against the Buckeyes two years ago. Coming out of the bye, the Nittany Lions had won four games — two of which came over Temple and Minnesota by the skin of their teeth — and had lost to Pitt and Michigan in painful fashion. Penn State was unranked and, it seemed, on its way to another seven or eight win season. But after some heroics and the help of a couple funny bounces on a night no Penn State fan will soon forget, the Nittany Lions were thrust into the top-25 and would go on to play in the Big Ten title game and Rose Bowl. Make no mistake, the expectations absolutely should have been severely raised after that marquee win and the string of victories which were rattled off afterward. But now that they’ve hit a plateau, it’s fair to look at the last few years and realize that, as a whole, Penn State has overperformed. The Nittany Lions went from Big Ten-average to Big Ten-best almost overnight thanks to that win. But it shouldn’t be a surprise the transition from, as Franklin has called it, “great to elite,” has taken longer. Growth isn’t linear. Franklin acknowledged that’s a hard concept for fans to hear given recent performances, but it’s true. And now, with the infamous “fourth-and-5” and Felton Davis III’s touchdown behind them, the Nittany Lions have a chance to use the next three games as a true barome- ter of the direction of the program. With any hopes of playing for a Big Ten or national title dashed, Penn State is essentially playing for an outside shot at a New Year’s Six bowl game. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full story. Page A6 | oCT. 25-28, 2018 versus The Daily Collegian McSorley embracing changing role in offense The quarterback’s play-style is completely different from when he took the nation by storm two seasons ago By Tyler King need to do a better job of. We need The Daily Collegian more players having a bigger im- pact on the game on offense.” Over the last year, Trace Mc- When you add McSorley’s in- Sorley has gone from a player creased responsibility and his who celebrated his touchdowns increased number of carriers, as if they were 450-foot home runs that equals more times the fifth- to a player who rubs his belly with year senior is going to get hit on a his offensive lineman after cross- week-to-week basis. ing the goal line. “I think as you guys know with Now in his third year as Penn Trace, he’s really Steady Eddie,” State’s starting quarterback, Franklin said. “He never really more than just McSorley’s cel- gets too high; he never really gets ebration has changed. too low. But he handles things re- Out of necessity, his play style ally well.” has morphed into something McSorley has proven to be the that doesn’t resemble the player ultimate team player, doing what- who threw for 384 yards and four ever his team needs week in and touchdowns to beat Wisconsin in week out. the 2016 Big Ten Championship. Last week, what his team really Or the player who showed no fear needed was a win and McSorley in the second half of the Rose delivered, but not in the way he Bowl. had in the first 34 starts of his As his new “celly” insinuates, career. McSorley has become hungry for For almost the entirety of his yards on the ground. football career, McSorley has Through seven games, McSor- Caitlin Lee/Collegian been described as one thing –– a ley has run for 554 yards on 98 at- Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) winner. tempts. runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against Indiana at Over the course of his time in That’s 63 more than he ran for Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 20. No. 18 Penn State defeated Indiana 33-28. Happy Valley, he’s proven that to in 13 games last season and 189 be true. more than his total in 14 games in thrown 417 less passing yards first seven games of 2017. fifth time in seven games this sea- He’s won 27 of his 34 career 2016. through first seven games this Simply put, McSorley has be- son. starts, a Big Ten Championship On the contrary, McSorley has season than in the Nittany Lions’ come a running quarterback. So Gone is the player who threw much so that McSorley ranks the ball deep down the field, al- and has led his team to back-to- sixth in the Big Ten in rushing most like another undersized Big back New Year’s Six bowl games. among all players in conference. Ten quarter- But if there’s Every player has confidence in back who now “Honestly, I don’t one thing Mc- his abilities, but McSorley admit- wears No. 9 in know that I would Sorley has done ted he wouldn’t have believed he the NFL. more than win, would have these numbers com- McSorley is have believed that, it’s throw touch- ing into the season. being asked to given all of the down passes. “Honestly, I don’t know that I do a lot for this When the would have believed that, given Penn State of- great running backs clock hit zero all the great running backs that fense, some- in our league.” at Memorial are in our league,” McSorley said. thing he says Stadium in In- “That’s kind of one of the things he can handle, Trace McSorley diana last week, that teams have done a good job and that was Quarterback McSorley had as far as trying to take away Miles to be expected his nation-best and some of the RPOs and things with the play- that we do.” ers the Nittany Lions lost on of- streak end. But even while McSorley men- fense from last year’s team. Dating back to his first real tions taking what the defense But even if McSorley doesn’t game action in the 2015 TaxSlay- gives him, he’s also had to scram- complain, this much workload is er Bowl, when he came in for the ble more as a result of not hav- still too much in the eyes of his injured Christian Hackenberg, ing the same chemistry with the head coach. McSorley had thrown a touch- younger receivers on this roster “I think in general my concern down pass in every single one of as he had with guys like DaeSean right now is Trace is carrying his games. The key word there is had. Caitlin Lee/Collegian Hamilton and Mike Gesicki last too much of the load on offense,” season. James Franklin told reporters Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown Just last week, McSorley had Tuesday. To email reporter: [email protected]. during the game against Indiana on Oct. 20. over double-digit carries for the “That’s something that we Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB.

round, how he is on campus, how he is Taylor when it comes to academics.” From Page A3. Even as people on the outside begin to take notice of Taylor’s impact, nothing has he’s doing probability in his brain, but it’s changed for the 21-year-old. just something else that he’s doing that’s Academics still come first, and his dad giving him an edge.” reminds him of that with a text after every One of his most notable contributions game. When the Taylor family travels to to Penn State thus far was a third-quar- State College to see Garrett play, they take ter interception against Michigan State him to dinner afterward and talk about ev- which he returned 37 yards and into erything but football. Irving wants his son Spartan territory, but he wasn’t satisfied. to stay balanced, and so far he thinks Tay- “We lost the game, and I’m taking own- lor has done just that. ership,” Taylor said after Penn State lost While Taylor knows his leadership role to the Spartans on Oct. 13. “I gotta put has increased and acknowledges he’s be- points on the board there. I gotta figure come more vocal, he still leads by example out a way to make a play.” with his preparation and work ethic. He’s never content with himself, and “The guys believe in me, so I’ve become his father says the constant drive toward a little bit more vocal and have been able growth is something he and his wife are to kinda give guys advice on the field,” proud of. Taylor said. “Guys are taking my word and “There’s a Japanese word called ‘kai- getting after that, so I feel better there.” zen,’” Irving said. “It means continuous Sutherland added that he often watches improvement. I think that’s in Garrett’s film and discusses opponents’ tendencies DNA somewhere. He just wants to fig- with Garrett and has watched him become ure out how he can do even better. I don’t someone who guides his teammates. The Leasing for Fall 2019 want him to put too much pressure on Taylor family doesn’t know what’s next for himself, and he doesn’t seem to be.” their youngest son. This week, Taylor has proven he can But Irving and Sandy Taylor are also The tailgate is from 10-2 at work toward that continuous improve- aware of another possible next step, one Meridian on College Avenue ment whether he’s on the field or not. which Irving describes as “the three let- Parking Lot. Due to being called for targeting in the ters that kids dreams towards.” second half of Saturday’s game against If Taylor’s play continues to improve — Indiana, Taylor was ejected and will be and recent history has suggested it will forced to miss the first half of his team’s — he’ll have a shot at playing at that level. Week 9 matchup with No. 18 Iowa. But that’s not on his mind right now, be- Jonathan Sutherland, his replacement, cause at the moment, Taylor is focused on said Taylor has spent this week mentor- preparing to play Iowa. ing the young safeties to best prepare “He still makes boneheaded decisions, them for what’s to come on Saturday. whether he dyes his hair or plaits his hair As teammates and coaches commend or braids his hair,” Irving joked. “But our his leadership, it seems as though fans big mantra this year is to just focus. He’s and the media are just now learning what getting a lot more attention than he’s got- those who spend time around Taylor al- ten in a bit, so don’t let it go to his head. ready knew. “He’s just enjoying the experience,” he “He’s really done a nice job since he’s added. “I don’t think he’s making it any been on campus pretty much in every larger than it needs to be.” area, and he’s just gradually gotten bet- ter,” Franklin said. “He’s very respected To email reporter: [email protected]. when it comes to how he works year- Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man.

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Courtesy of Mark Brumbaugh Penn State swimming takes team photo with #NikiStrong in support of freshman swimmer Nikolette Nolte, who was diagnosed with leukemia in September. Stay #nikiStRong A campaign for freshman swimmer Nikolette Nolte’s battle with leukemia takes the community and country by storm

By Dylan Jacobs home, Shelly got in an Uber for hospital that evening,” Murphy when they found out, they started all across the country… I think The Daily Collegian the first time and went to the hos- said. “[There were] just a lot of to think of what to do next. there is a common bond in there pital, saying, “I’m coming to see emotions, mostly from Niki and At first, they kept their mes- and everybody knows the sports Marget Shelly was walking you. You’re not leaving without her family. It kind of happened sage only within the team, draw- and the work ethic. They kinda back to her dorm from swim prac- saying goodbye.” pretty fast.” ing “NN” on their arms before took Niki in as one of their own. tice when she received a call from When she got there, the con- Her previous battle was known meets, and decorating the pool I think they’ve lifted her spirits her roommate, Nikolette Nolte. versation started in an unexpect- to the coaching staff, but it was area orange for leukemia aware- from afar.” It was a call she was hoping ed way. her character that got her re- ness. The swim team came together she’d never get. “She was like ‘I’m so proud of cruited. From then on, they started to to start a movement and couldn’t Nolte told her she was going you for taking an Uber,’” Shelly tell friends here at Penn State be happier about how the mes- home to receive treatment — be- said with a laugh. “That’s the first “They kinda took and at other schools about Nolte, sage has spread, especially cause her cancer was back. thing she said to me.” Niki in as one of and just like that, a movement be- through other collegiate pro- “I was standing in the parking That’s the mindset Nolte has gan. grams. lot of my dorm and started to cry,” held throughout this entire pro- their own. I think #NikiStrong spread across so- “Just having teams being able Shelly said. “I was like, ‘No, this cess — stay positive. they’ve lifted her cial media, with most teams here to put aside the name on our caps isn’t happening, you’re fine, you “Niki started to cheer us up spirits from afar.” and swim programs around the or the colors we represent, to be can’t leave.’” the moment we got in the room,” country showing their support. able to put that aside for some- Nolte was diagnosed with lym- head coach Tim Murphy said. Tim Murphy “I don’t think anyone expected thing bigger than ourselves,” phoma during high school, but “She’s been down this road be- Head coach this when we started this move- Hart said. she beat the disease and was able fore so she pretty much knows ment,” junior Maddie Hart said. Most of the players have differ- to join the Penn State swim team what’s going on… What I’ve got “All of the support from the rest ent perspectives on how Nolte is this year as a freshman. is that she’s staying on top of the of the swim community has been reacting to this. A few weeks ago, Nolte felt pain doctors pretty well, but she’s re- “When we were recruiting amazing.” Some think she is overwhelmed and saw bruising in her hips. She sponding really well.” Niki, she just had a presence From Purdue, to Arkansas, to and some think she is too humble. made her way to the hospital to The moment Murphy and the about her… After her visit here Stanford and many in between, But, everyone knows she appreci- have it checked out. rest of the coaching staff got to we looked at each other and said the entire country got behind the ates it. There, she found out that her the hospital room was the mo- ‘We want this kind of kid on our movement. “She’s been so happy that cancer had returned — this time ment it became real. team,’” Murphy said. “The swimming community is people have been supporting her as leukemia. She would need to “It kind of hit home, the magni- This process has been ex- a pretty tight-knit community, so and she is so thankful,” freshman step away from the team and be- tude that the cancer had returned tremely difficult for most of the the word spread fast,” Murphy Teddy Perelli said. gin treatment. in a different form, and that she team, having just started to get said. “The next thing I know I’m Before Nolte could return was going to be taken to another to know Nolte. So, immediately getting shown texts from teams See NiKi, Page B2. Status of small business in ever-changing town Editor’s Note: In a three-part ‘A vibrant town’ series, The Daily Collegian Appalachian Outdoors, which will examine the landscape for opened in 1974, has made sev- current small businesses. In this eral changes to accommodate the first segment, we spoke with ever-changing business environ- several small business owners ment of State College. in the downtown area to gauge The store, which sells outdoor what it’s like to own a small busi- apparel and gear, faces competi- ness in 2018. tion from online shopping and By Maddie Aiken big-box stores, like L.L. Bean. The Daily Collegian Owner Geoff Brugler said Ap- palachian Outdoors actively price To many, State College no lon- checks and sells its products on- ger emits the same small-busi- line, as well as in store. Acknowl- ness vibe it had for so many years. edging that people are “time- As town staples like The Diner starved,” Brugler said, the store and The Apple Tree closed, and offers same-day delivery and is corporations like Target and Ur- open evenings and weekends. ban Outfitters made downtown Brugler said he hopes State College their home, many people will “give local business a feel the business landscape in the shot.” town is changing — and changing “I don’t think Amazon contrib- fast. utes a lot to the community,” Bru- gler said. “I don’t think L.L. Bean Customer loyalty or REI contribute much at all to our community, whereas all of the and Amazon local businesses do that all the Tucked beneath Dunkin’ Do- time. The more support we get, nuts on South Fraser Street, the more we are able to support Comic Swap has served comic local non-profits and community book fans since 1976. John Se- events.” creto has worked at the store for Despite challenges, Brugler 19 years, including the past eight said, the State College commu- years as owner. nity and loyal customers greatly During that time, Secreto said, Ken Kalbach/Collegian benefit the store. He said State people’s perspectives of the town Comic Swap is located downtown on the corner of West College Avenue and Fraser Street. College has to be one of the “best have shifted. Many no longer see college towns in the country.” Dealing with online retailers ers during the summer months. knowing them personally.” State College as locally owned — “It’s a vibrant town. Sure, has become a mounting chal- As a college town, State College Secreto described the comic or locally friendly. rents are going up and maybe lenge in recent years for not just transforms from a bustling com- book community as “close-knit.” However, he said places like good staffing is becoming hard- Comic Swap, which he called Comic Swap, but retail stores munity to a ghost town in May. He said he’s glad his store is a fa- er to find, but I would take this “legacy businesses,” are impor- across the United States. Despite these challenges, Se- miliar point of reference for com- town over just about any other tant for the community. To Se- “If you sell books, Amazon is creto said there are many bene- ic book lovers — whether they are town in the country,” Brugler creto, these businesses greatly your competition,” Secreto said, fits to owning a small business in students, community members said. “From quality of life, out- contribute to the town’s personal- “but it’s not really a fair fight.” State College. The people, Secre- or former State College residents door opportunities, proximity to ity. Secreto said the store also to said, are by far the best aspect. visiting during Arts Fest or a foot- a major university, crime rates “There’s less of a small busi- faces challenges specific to State “I have people shopping here ball weekend. [and] traffic, there are more ness atmosphere,” Secreto said. College, including the store’s lo- who I consider friends now,” he “I want this business to be a benefits than there are draw- “When you see an Amazon store cation and rent increases. said. “Owning your own busi- place where people can come and backs.” close by, it overshadows a lot of In addition, Secreto said, it’s dif- ness, you get the benefit of be- find their people,” he said, “their what small businesses do.” ficult to draw in as many custom- ing in the people’s lives and community of people.” See BuSiNeSSeS, Page B2. Page B2 | oCT. 25-28, 2018 LOcAL The Daily Collegian

live by the mantras that the Niki university promotes, and StudentS making an impact From Page B1. they’ve seen that come to fruition. One thing is for sure — Now, it’s all about getting she did not initiate this better and getting back to movement. school. The coaching staff “I know she would never knows how strong Nolte is. ask for this kind of support,” “My initial reaction was Hart said. “She’s trying to that there’s no one that make it about other things, other than herself because can handle it better than she’s such a selfless and her,” assistant coach Steve strong person.” Barnes said. “She’s the Not only has she gotten most positive person that support from swim teams I’ve ever met. She’s always around the country, the been upbeat.” Penn State community has The team has also started gotten involved as well. a GoFundMe to help sup- Many teams have posted port Nolte and her fam- team photos on social me- ily financially. Any excess dia holding up signs that say funds would go to THON “NikiStrong.” and the Jessie Rees Foun- “It’s not surprising,” Mur- dation, which is in honor of phy said. “Student-athletes a 12-year-old cancer patient at Penn State are extremely who made 3,000 “JoyJars,” proud to be at this univer- jars that contain inspira- sity… I think despite the fact Niki probably doesn’t tional messages for kids know all the student-ath- fighting cancer. letes that have reached out, Perelli and the rest of the I think they have a respect team’s focus for the rest Jonah Rosen/Collegian for other student-athletes of the season is simple — Justin Wanzie (junior-material science) smashes a car to support Penn State Snowboarding Club benefitting THON and programs that relate to “We’re swimming for her. on the HUB Lawn on Wednesday, Oct. 24. their challenges in a lot of We’re swimming for Niki.” respects.” The family aspect of Penn To email reporter: State doesn’t surprise her [email protected]. teammates either. They Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob. Students, professors discuss popularity of horror films By Sebastien Kraft monly found in horror films. For The Collegian “Most of the time it’s used pretty terribly, but when it’s used Halloween is fast approaching right, I think jump scares [can and the frequent destination for work],” Lazarow (junior – film an adventure among friends is and video production) said. “It’s a dark auditorium at the movie just like when there’s something theater. building up and it literally just Horror films are becoming in- like flashes on screen and the creasingly popular both nation- music spikes up…just to mess wide and at Penn State, and some with people.” students think they have grown Rivera also said sound editing more appreciative of the horror is important to complement the genre with age. jump-scare. According to the aggregate “Another thing I’ve noticed, too, film statistics website Box Of- is the use of sound,” Rivera said. fice Mojo, 2017 hits “Get Out” and “Audio transitions, just like they’ll “It” grossed $176 million and $327 play crackling on a stream before million in the U.S., respectively. switching to a scene with a fire, This year, “A Quiet Place” and so it throws you off.” the newly-released “Halloween” In recent years, horror has have made $188 million and $80 Collegian Creative thrived at the box office. Hagopi- million apiece stateside. an addressed the economic bene- Students must now surmount going to be good.” tension-release, tension-release an action film.” fits that accompany horror films. their childhood fears and find the Russin (senior – film and video that a good horror film is made SFO President Nick Sivak also “They’ve always been appeal- amusement in cinematic scares. production) agreed that horror of,” he said. emphasized the distance between ing because they’re profitable — “I used to really dislike hor- films must still deliver content, Even if they’re not in SFO, the oft-victimized characters in that is they’re cheap to make,” ror movies when I was younger,” rather than simply generate fear. students have also noticed wide- horror films and the audience’s Hagopian said. “They often have James Russin, co-vice president “You’re probably just going to spread enthusiasm toward fear- desire to keep watching them. of the Student Film Organization, a pretty good budget-to-profit ra- end up laughing at it if there’s not inducing flicks. “I think it’s probably a thrill tio. A film like ‘The Quiet Place,’ said. “Over the past few years a good reason to be scared,” he “I think that humans like to thing,” Sivak (senior – film and I’ve been coming around to them, for example, you don’t have to joked. have the feeling of being scared, video production) said. “I think and in a weird way I think being worry about coordinating a lot Kevin J. Hagopian, associate but still be safe considering people like being scared, but in a scared is kind of fun.” of background action or a lot of professor of teaching and media they’re in a movie theater,” Rose way that they know it’s controlled “When I was a kid…I couldn’t huge casts, or even for that mat- studies in the Donald P. Bellisario Warburton (freshman – mechani- and fake.” even get through the first ‘Harry ter, a lot of changes of setting and Potter,’” Liam Nee said. “The College of Communications, said cal engineering) said. “They can SFO Treasurer Peter Rivera costume.” scene with the troll in the dun- he believes an audience’s abil- experience the rush of adrenaline commented on the filmmaking el- Hagopian also said the horror geon — it scared the hell out of ity to emotionally associate with and the racing heartbeat without ements of the horror genre. genre is also quite popular among me.” characters is a key part of the being in that position.” “I think it’s also the creativity aspiring filmmakers. Nee (junior – film and video horror genre’s success. Julia Wharton has found a hu- to go with horror movies,” Rivera “I think there’s a sense of so- production) said he now feels “I think all narrative films are morous contrast in the horror (senior—film and video produc- cial and cultural allegory that excitement when he walks into a examples of kind of both sadism and action genres, commenting tion and business management) horror movies today are tapping horror film, but he doesn’t believe and masochism on the part of on the relatability and personal said. “You can always have a into, real psychological anxiet- the genre should sacrifice plot or audiences,” Hagopian said. “We perspective that horror offers. creative film with drama and ies that have to do with uncer- story for an audience’s entertain- want to be happy for our charac- “When you’re watching an ac- comedies, and in some instances tainty,” Hagopian said. “I do think ment. ters, but we also want to suffer tion film, you’re watching some- a sick, kind of depraved creativ- that popular narrative cinema “I think it has to be done right,” with them.” one else go through something,” ity you can have with [a horror in general is best thought of as Nee said. “You could have a Hagopian added that a horror Wharton (freshman – engineer- film].” a different way of engaging the movie with like, 20 to 30 people… film’s emotional unpredictability ing) said. “When you’re watch- Meanwhile, SFO Secretary real strains and confusions that with good kills, but if the char- also helps. ing a horror film, you’re scared Jacob Lazarow explained the so- we face in real life, and it’s just a acters are one-sided or bland “People enjoy the rollercoaster for yourself…I don’t think people called “jump-scare” — a particu- different way of making sense of and the story’s not there, it’s not of emotions, the tension-release, have nightmares from watching lar film editing technique com- them.”

department store Danks, which closed in Businesses 1995, with his grandmother. Panera Bread From Page B1. currently occupies Danks’ old location. And Shulman’s father, who is now a partner at Hotel State Personality and big-box store College, owned the Gingerbread Man competition sports bar, which closed in 2014. “It was a much more diverse down- The Bicycle Shop on West town,” Shulman said. College Avenue has been in State College Hotel State College consists of six dif- longer than most businesses or commu- ferent restaurants, bars and clubs down- nity members — 72 years. town — including The Corner Room, Erik Scott, the owner since 2005, said the Spats at the Grill and Pickle’s Tap Room. store has faced several challenges, includ- The businesses connect with a broader ing competition from the internet, local community of past and present State Col- retailers and big-box stores, like Walmart lege residents, Shulman said. and Dick’s Sporting Goods. However, Scott “We have ties to the community. Our roots said, The Bicycle Shop has grown since he bought it. are deeper,” Shulman said. “People don’t Collegian file photo Scott said State College’s stable econ- come back here and get excited to go to a The Corner Room is located on South Allen Street and West College Avenue. omy, which he credited largely to the stu- chain restaurant. They get excited to come dent population, benefits the store — along back and experience what they had in with loyal customers. college — or in my experience, growing Small businesses like The Bicycle Shop up.” have their own personalities, Scott said, Shulman said he remembers eating which set them apart from corporations. breakfast at The Corner Room when he Dogs happily greet Bicycle Shop custom- was young. He said memories like his are ers at the door, as some employees bring unique to businesses with history in the their furry friends to work. Employees and State College area. customers joke around with each other, However, Hotel State College still fac- creating a light-hearted atmosphere. es challenges with competition as chain Large corporations, Scott said, do not restaurants and bars move in to the com- have strong, unique personalities. munity, though much is outside of the Looking to the future, Scott said he be- downtown area. lieves more competitors will move into the While he said college students have State College area. been “great” to Hotel State College, it’s As for The Bicycle Shop, he hard to appeal to locals. said e-bike sales and his desire to ex- As the market changes, Shulman said, pand the store’s fitness line will hopefully he cannot tell if the shift is for better or continue the store’s success. worse as more businesses close their doors and new high rises move into State Maintaining local roots College. Curt Shulman has been “The only thing I hope is we can find a partner at Hotel State ways to tie into the local community and College for four years. However, as someone not just the university,” he said. “I think who grew up in State College, Shulman has it’s important.” experienced firsthand the shift in the State College business atmosphere. To email reporter: [email protected]. He recalled Christmas shopping at the Follow her on Twitter at @madsaiken. OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd oCT. 25-28, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 BeeGate: The disappointing class gift

On Oct. 24, the Penn State students in the long run. Class of 2019 decided how to We’re not against bee pollina- leave its mark on campus. And OUR VIEW tion. It’s very clear bees need it chose a gate. the support of humans, as they Out of three options, the support and sustain us. Class of 2019 voted to gift an But, they don’t need an elabo- entrance gate to the new Polli- The Class Gift of 2019 ignored two meaningful rate entrance gate to their gar- nators’ Garden that will be con- den. We don’t think they are structed in the Arboretum, gift options in favor of an entrance gate particularly materialistic starting in 2019. The garden had creatures. already been designed to attract We’re disappointed, but not bees to naturally pollinate and gram beginning in Fall 2019 that Garden for however many But, we do know it is not surprised by the choice of class sustain the environment. will help students living with decades it lasts. going to look like an emergency gift. Maybe some students voted It is unclear how a large disabilities learn independent At the announcement cere- fund or a scholarship that could for it because they thought it entrance gate — courtesy of living and work place skills dur- mony, the gift choice was have benefited future students was funny since #SaveTheBees, this graduating class — will ing their college experience. framed as the Class of 2019 like how the gift from the Class or maybe we just split our votes help bees do this. However, the gift would have showing its commitment to sus- of 2016 did. Three years ago, between the other two options. In comparison to the other established a scholarship fund tainability in the environment. that class decided to make a We’ll never know why the two options to choose from, it for students in the program. Maybe this would be true if the donation to Counseling and Psy- Class of 2019 ended up choosing doesn’t make much sense why Both of those gifts had the gift was the actual garden — chological Services, or CAPS. this structure as its legacy we chose this entrance gate. It potential to provide assistance but it’s not. This gift was a meaningful instead of something more beat out the opportunity for the to future Penn State students, If anything, a man-made and important legacy that class meaningful, but it happened. We creation of a LGBTQA+ Stu- and the graduating class would structure built in the middle of left for future generations to uti- went from a purposeful gift, to dent Resource Center Emer- have provided more help and an area created for environmen- lize. Sure, their name isn’t an empty gift, a gateway gift. gency Fund, as well as the opportunities to young adults. tal protection isn’t helping. inscribed on a bench or on Wil- Class of 2020, do better. establishment of a WorkLink Now, instead, there will be a Granted, we are not sure what lard Plaza where everyone who Because we don’t get what all of Scholarship. hunk of concrete or other mate- the gate will exactly look like, passes it can see it, but it’s the buzz is about with this WorkLink will still be a pro- rial outside of the Pollinators’ though. arguably more beneficial to entrance gate.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa

State College housing is more Scan the QR code to download the official Spotlight app for iOS smart- stressful than it should be phones. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. College is stressful enough are assured to have on-campus campus under $2,000 a month. one. There is a point I have in when you don’t have to worry housing for the entire time And, even worse, many of the it, though: I implore the univer- Board of Editors about whether or not you will they pursue their degrees. apartments require tenants to sity and the apartment com- Editor in Chief have a place to Unlike supplemental dorms sign year-long leases even plexes to show respect for the Kelly Powers live in next year. and single rooms that three though the vast majority of students they house. Managing Editor Penn State is people are forcibly squished them will not be staying there They take advantage of stu- Kara Duriez unique com- into — the second of which I in the summer. dents who cannot afford, but Digital Managing Editor pared to a lot of was in as a sophomore — they College students that are are obligated, to pay the price Andrew Kalmowitz colleges in the have suites and renovated already taking out loans they of a New York City studio for a Opinions Editor sense that on- apartments. will likely be playing catch-up place to live in close proximity Kara Fesolovich campus housing The university needs to take with for years are expected to to their classes. It’s true we all News Editor is only guaran- better care of its students by at rent a place that has its rent need a place to live, but it is Katie Johnston Messa teed in your least offering them a space to hiked up closer to that of an also true that the majority of Assistant News & Social Media Editor freshman year. stay for the duration of their apartment in the Bronx, which us can barely afford to find one Elena Rose Even then, incoming students time in school. Instead, there averages at $2,167 monthly, in the local area. Features & Investigation Editor are urged to attend a campus is pressure to search for and than to the national average. Penn State should construct Alison Kuznitz other than University Park sign onto an expensive, run- If you want your own bed- more dorms and accept fewer Arts & Lifestyle Editor because the amount of people down apartment that is off- room, be prepared to fork over freshmen to University Park, Gabrielle Barone accepted outnumbers the dorm campus and comes without a a grand every thirty days. If or it should at least help stu- Sports Editor openings. meal plan. you can’t come up with room- dents get set up with an apart- Dylan Jacobs I was offered discounted Students need places to mates, you can get stuck doing ment or home when they are Assistant Sports Editor tuition before I first came here reside in in State College, and just that. encouraged to move off cam- Jake Aferiat in exchange for going to a dif- the apartment complexes are If you don’t personally know pus. Apartment complexes Sports Social Media Editor ferent campus because the taking advantage of this. anyone who can room with should set aside their greed David Eckert dorms were overbooked. I According to data collected by you, off to the internet you go and lower their rates to be Football Editor picked Penn State for the loca- Apartment List, the median to track down strangers who affordable, or at least to not be tion and for the college experi- cost for a two-bedroom apart- are in the same dilemma as insulting, to the students they Tyler King ence — both of which might be ment in the United States is you. And it isn’t uncommon for advertise to. Multimedia Editor lost if I took the deal. $1,180 per month. The median someone to back out of their Jack R Hirsh Friends from my high school cost in Pennsylvania is $1,021 lease at the last minute and Madeline Messa is a junior majoring Photo Editor who went to other colleges told per month. leave you with the heightened in print and digital journalism and is a Caitlin Lee me it was insane that I had to Here in State College, how- bill. columnist for The Daily Collegian. Email Assistant Photo Editor figure out my living situation ever, you would be hard- This column may come off as her at [email protected] or follow her Aabha Vora nearly a year in advance. They pressed to find one near a complaint, and maybe it is on Twitter at @madeline_messa. To contact News Division: News, Opinions, Arts, Sports, Photo, Graphics, The Daily Collegian Online and The Weekly Collegian Phone: 814-865-1828 | Fax: 814-863-1126

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Phone: 814-865-2531 | Fax: 814-865-3848 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Page B4 sPOrTs oCT. 25-28, 2018 gRidiRon to HaRdWood Former Villanova quarterback following his dream with Penn State men’s basketball By Tyler King McCloskey wanted to remain as Chambers and the coaching staff The Daily Collegian impartial as possible to ensure he took John in and transformed made the right decision. him as a player and made him Next to Kyle McCloskey’s “In the end when I chose [Penn into a serious contributor last name on the roster reads the State], it wasn’t because of my year, I realized this was the place word ‘freshman.’ But very few Penn State connections,” McClo- that I wanted to be,” McCloskey freshmen play- skey said. “It was because I be- said. “We have similar stories ing college bas- lieved this was the right place for and I know [the coaches] can do MEN’S ketball have me and having it be Penn State is the same for me. Having John as BASKETBALL had a journey the cherry on top, really.” a friend and a leader throughout quite like his. Even with how familiar Mc- that process was really incred- Deep down, Closkey was with Penn State, he ible.” McCloskey always knew he was still facing a tough transition Another reason McCloskey wanted to be a basketball player. moving to a different school to chose Penn State was the team’s But his success in another sport play a sport he hadn’t played com- defense-first nature. McCloskey –– football –– had others pushing petitively since high school. But described himself as a player who him toward a path he never fully when McCloskey arrived, waiting likes to do all the little things like bought into. for him was the perfect person to grab offensive rebounds, play de- “I’ve always loved basketball, help him make the transition – his fense, dive on the floor for loose it’s always been my first love,” roommate John Harrar. balls, etc. McCloskey said. “But people Harrar, who was a big contribu- But as a walk-on, McCloskey had whispered in my ear saying, tor to Penn State’s NIT Champi- might not be expected to contrib- “Maybe you should play football,” onship run last season, made a ute right away, especially since and I let it get to me.” similar decision while still in high it’s been quite some time since McCloskey committed to play school. Toward the end of his se- he’s played in a live game. But football at Villanova during the nior season, Harrar was second don’t tell him that. summer before his senior year at guessing his commitment to play “I bring instant energy when- Germantown Academy outside of football at Army, ultimately decid- ever I come in and really can Philadelphia. ing to decommit and play basket- contribute to bring a spark,” Mc- Even while averaging over 20 ball instead. Closkey said. “I’ve also worked points per game as a senior, many “John’s one of my best friends really hard over the summer on thought McCloskey’s future be- here and we obviously have that my jump shot and my three-point longed on the gridiron, where he connection, where we both went shot specifically. I believe I’ve was rated at a three-star prospect through similar decisions,” Mc- done a really good job, at least in by 247sports. Closkey said. practice, in getting to my spots That led to a few offers from The two grew close throughout and making open shots when I smaller Division I programs, the summer and Harrar has a lot have them.” but ultimately McCloskey opt- of respect for the way McCloskey A huge reason why Penn ed to remain in the suburbs of Courtesy of Mark Selders/Penn State Athletics plays. State’s defense has been as good Philadelphia and play for the Kyle McCloskey (10) shoots at open practice during Penn State men’s “Kyle plays exactly like me but as it has is Josh Reaves, a player Wildcats. basketball media day on Tuesday, Oct. 16. at a guard position. He tries to be McCloskey admitted he really He had some success in his the hardest worker on the court,” looks up to. first season, appearing in four Harrar said. “It’s funny, when we “[Reaves] is an amazing ath- games, with two starts and throw- his family and in early December, *** go on the field for the recruiting lete and I want to get to his level ing for three touchdown passes. he announced he was leaving the Growing up in a Penn State weekends we both just want to hit of athleticism,” McCloskey said. But McCloskey just wasn’t en- Villanova football team in order family, Happy Valley was always each other and start playing foot- “Knowing that one of the most joying what he was doing. to pursue his dream of playing like a second home to McCloskey. ball again.” successful players at this school “Last year when I was playing, college basketball. Even though His dad was a member of the 1982 *** is Reaves, who I really like to I just realized that this isn’t what it’s early on, he has no regrets. national championship football Aside from being good friends, model myself after, was a huge at- I need to be doing and this isn’t “When I made that decision it team, while his mom and older the progress Harrar made during traction to be able to come here what I love,” McCloskey said. “In was a hard decision, but I knew sister were both letterwinners in his first season with the Nittany and learn under him.” my heart I’ve really always been a it was the right one. I can’t be track and field. Lions gives McCloskey confi- basketball player.” more happy with the decision,” But when he was going through dence he can do the same. To email reporter: [email protected]. McCloskey mulled it over with McCloskey said. his decision-making process, “When I saw how coach Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB.

MY VIEW | MATT LINGERMAN as Watkins helps himself, the conversation will help others Last week, we were given a think, simply due to the fact he’s are in obvious need of psy- look at Mike Watkins the person been gifted with athleticism, he chological assistance but will rather than Mike Watkins the doesn’t have personal struggles almost certainly not be given it center. which affect his life. in a timely matter. If you haven’t Beyond that, I’m glad he of- In a psychology course I took already read fered an explanation. last fall, we learned about the Watkins’ piece de- In the piece he mentions that lack of mental health treatment tailing his battle it’s not an excuse for his actions, in low-income areas, whether with mental but I certainly consider it a vi- it be due to an untrue conno- health issues — able contributor. tation of mental weakness or read it. Watkins The bottom line is this: Mike financial reasons. Zack Gething/Collegian eloquently puts Watkins doesn’t want to risk In places like the neighbor- Forward Alina Ortega Jurado (17) dribbles the ball at the women’s his chance at playing college hood Watkins grew up in, a lack a tricky situation soccer game vs. Minnesota at Jeffrey Field on Sunday, Oct. 21. into perspective. basketball and getting a Penn of psychological assistance is For context, Watkins was re- State education so he can get in becoming an epidemic. cently cited for his involvement a fight off campus. But external Obviously, this is a bigger is- in a fight, his third incident with factors play a real impact on sue than I’m capable of taking that decision-making. on, but I’m grateful Watkins Perfect senior day police since he became a Penn State student. To many outside I’m not saying he should be wrote about it because it’s in the program, it seemed like the off the hook, but rather that we need of addressing. run-in could be Watkins’ last need to keep that reality in mind It’s also caused me to won- strike. But when asked about it when judging his actions and der how many other people in for ortega Jurado at media day last week, coach hope he is given the assistance positions of prominence are Pat Chambers was steadfast in he needs. suffering from problems like By Matthew Knaub Ortega Jurado lived in Germa- his response. Finally, as a student pursuing Watkins’. The Daily Collegian ny for her entire childhood, where Watkins is going to remain a a minor in psychology and who Even as mental health lit- she was a member of the German member of the basketball pro- has been fascinated with the eracy increases, there is still a One Penn State player’s U-15, U-17 and U-19 Women’s Na- gram, because the alternative is field since taking a class in high stigma surrounding it. senior day experience was extra tional Teams prior to coming to that he’ll “wind up back on the school, I’m thankful Watkins I will never claim to have special. Happy Valley. street,” according to Chambers. described not only how difficult the answers to the problems Alina Ortega “They were super supportive of I was sitting 15 feet from it was to admit his perceived Watkins described. But I am Jurado, a native me, they knew that I wanted to do vulnerability, but also assert that thankful he brought them the WOMEN’S Chambers when he said this, SOCCER of Waldgrimes, this,” Ortega Jurado said about and I felt everyone’s gaze inten- there is a lack of attention being attention they deserve and I’m Germany, had her parents. sify on Chambers. His response shown to mental health aware- hopeful he will continue to be her parents at- Ortega Jurado said if given the ness — especially in crime-rid- a mouthpiece for the change was completely genuine. tend one of her matches for just choice, she wouldn’t change a den areas like the one Watkins needed as he tries to stay on Then, a few days later, Wat- the second time in her Nittany thing. She would study and play described. track. kins released the article which Lions career on Sunday. soccer four more years at Penn My mom is a public school clarified and corroborated his As a result, Ortega Jurado State if possible, but that doesn’t teacher in Philadelphia, and she To email reporter: [email protected]. coach’s statement. In it he dis- was able to walk out onto the mean the move didn’t pose any often tells me of students who Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. cussed at length his struggles field with her parents during the challenges at the beginning. with mental health, the experi- senior day pregame ceremony, “It’s always hard when you ences which have shaped his life just like her fellow upperclass- come in from a different country,” and where he intends to go from men teammates. Ortega Jurado said. “You don’t re- here. “It’s a big thing,” Ortega Ju- ally know what to expect.” I’m extremely thankful to rado said. “The last time they The senior has played signifi- have read Watkins’ words, for a were here was three years ago. cant minutes in all four years of few reasons. It doesn’t really feel that way her career, including being a First, it reminded me, as have because time flies but it’s just starter this season and in 2016. the stories of an increasing something special.” However, coach Erica Dam- number of athletes, that players Ortega Jurado’s parents, Ma- bach believes quite the transfor- are people first. ria Mercedes Jurado Cabrera mation has occurred since her Mike Watkins stands at 6-foot- and Valentin Ortega Sañudo, freshman season in 2015. 9. He draws attention every traversed an ocean to come “I believe Alina [Ortega Ju- time he steps into a room and, watch their daughter play in one rado] has developed more in this compared to most, seems like a of her final matches at Jeffrey program in these four years than superhuman. It’s easy to forget Field. any other play that we’ve had in that there’s a person behind the They echoed a similar senti- our program,” Dambach said. emphatic blocks and two-hand- ment to their daughter’s, ex- “Her growth as a teammate, as a ed flushes we’ve grown accus- plaining the significance of the person, as a player, has been just tomed to seeing out of him. day. spectacular to be a part of.” But his article forced me to “It was very, very great for us Her parents agreed with Dam- recall that he is a person — and because it’s a special day for us bach, and said she has matured not only a person, but one who and for Alina,” Jurado Cabrera both as a player and a person, as is at a trying point of his life as a said. “We couldn’t really share well as become more confident Caitlin Lee/Collegian college student and one who has her time here before, and it’s over her career as a Nittany Lion. had a more challenging upbring- Forward Mike Watkins (24) attempts to dunk during game against Ohio nice to share that day now, to- Visit collegian.psu.edu to read ing than many. It’s unfair to State at the Bryce Jordan Center on Thursday, Feb. 15. gether.” the full story. The Daily Collegian LOcAL oCT. 25-28, 2018 | Page B5 Men’s hockey set for first real test of season By Ben Ferree very proud of what happened to do in order to win games. But it The Daily Collegian there and like Penn State there will be up against one of the most are extremely high character in- potent attacks in all of college In the first two weekends of dividuals,” Gadowsky said. hockey against Princeton. The the college hockey season, every- Although these coaches will Tigers are returning their two thing has gone according to plan be facing their former school, it highest point earners from last for No. 10 Penn doesn’t make this game special season. State. for Gadowsky. Max Véronneau leads the way MEN’S The Nittany “This is a game where if we can for the Princeton offense and is HOCKEY Lions are a pro- have success it is going to be a re- one of the favorites to win the gram-best 4-0 af- ally good RPI win and that’s all I Hobey Baker Award this season. ter handling Clarkson and taking care about,” Gadowsky said. “The Véronneau had 17 goals and 55 care of business against Niagara. fact that it’s Princeton doesn’t points last season, which ranked But on Friday, Penn State is set to mean one thing.” second in the nation. face its toughest test so far when Friday will be the opening game Princeton also returns Ryan No. 13 Princeton enters Pegula of the season for Princeton after Kuffner, who was second on the Ice Arena. the Tigers went 19-13-4 and won team last season with 52 points, Prior to coaching at Penn the ECAC Tournament last sea- which ranked fourth in the nation. State, head coach Guy Gad- son. Princeton made the NCAA Kuffner also found the back of the Eric Firestine/Collegian owsky coached at Princeton for Tournament and was defeated 4-2 net 29 times, which was the sec- Penn State Goalkeeper Peyton Jones (31) looks on during game against seven seasons. Gadowsky turned in the first round by Ohio State. ond most in the country. Clarkson University at Pegula Ice Arena on Friday, Oct. 12. around a program that won just This will only be the third meet- “To have two guys that have eight games in the two seasons, ing between these two schools, been so successful coming back goals allowed per game with 3.06. centage of .912 and allowed 2.91 to a team that won 22 games in with them splitting the previous for their senior years is unheard Penn State’s forwards have goals against per game, but Fer- a single season and earned two two matchups. Penn State won of right now,” Gadowsky said. wasted no time put points on the land often played his best in the straight bids to the NCAA Tour- the only game in Pegula in 2015. “They are an excellent team and board. Seven Nittany Lions cur- biggest moments for the Tigers nament. The Penn State blue line was a this is a really good opportunity rently have five or more points in last season. Gadowsky is not the only mem- position group full of uncertainty for us.” just four games. Thirteen Penn Peyton Jones will start in goal ber of the Penn State coaching coming into this season after the Although the defense will be State players have already found Friday for Penn State, according staff who has ties to Princeton, departures of Trevor Hamilton put to the test this weekend, the the back of the net. to Gadowsky. Jones, the starter though, as associate head coach and Erik Autio, in addition to se- Nittany Lions’ offense will be Ryan Ferland will be tasked the past two seasons, has been Keith Fisher and assistant coach nior Kevin Kerr dealing with an matched against a very inexpe- with shutting down this potent splitting time with fellow goalten- Matt Lindsay both followed Gad- injury that has prevented him rienced Princeton defense that Penn State attack in goal for der Chris Funkey over the past owsky from the Ivy League school from playing so far this season. graduated multiple players from Princeton. two weekends. to ‘Hockey Valley.’ But through the first two week- last season’s team. Ferland is coming off a very “I think our whole staff that ends, the Nittany Lions defense Last season, the Tiger’s de- streaky freshman season. Last To email reporter: [email protected]. came from Princeton, we are has been solid doing what it needs fense ranked 36th in the nation in season Ferland had a save per- Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree3. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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The forward is equal parts Though the St. Louis, native valuable player might want something more con- MEN’S and diplomatic sistent, the freshman Talvitie has when addressing enjoyed the opportunity to get HOCKEY the press. playing time with a wide variety He’s well-spo- of forwards. ken, polite, never hesitant to de- “At first it was a bit difficult flect attention away from himself but I think that it’s good that we and always eager to compliment switch the lines and the coach his fellow teammates. is trying to find the matches,” Yet after Penn State’s 4-1 win Talvitie said. over Niagara Saturday, a win While Talvitie might be en- where Berger played in his fourth joying it at the moment, he, like different line pairing in four Berger, expressed his desire to games, Berger talked about his play in a permanent line in the ever changing line situation. future. “It would be nice to get a lit- It seems the man Talvitie tle more of a consistent thing,” wants to be a permanent fixture Berger said. Ken Minamoto/For the Collegian with is none other than the cap- While it’s wrong to assume Chase Berger (9) protects the puck against Niagara player Jared Brandt (16) during the men’s hockey game tain himself. what other people are thinking, “I’ve enjoyed playing with the ever-positive center seemed against Niagara at Pegula Ice Arena on Oct. 19. The No. 10 Nittany Lions defeated Niagara 8-2. Chase. I think we’ve got a lot of a little annoyed. play together. his lines early on. chemistry pairing of Biro and opportunities and scored a cou- He would have a reason to be Yet Berger, a senior and team “That’s what we’ve wanted to Sucese. ple of goals together,” the Espoo, dissatisfied with his current situ- captain, has been on a line with do,” Gadowsky said. “You might Following the sweep of Niaga- Finland, native said. ation. Meanwhile, while Berger is Denis Smirnov, Aarne Talvitie, see us tinker with things again in ra, the main story was the contin- While two lines have their own working toward a permanent Alec Marsh, Sam Sternchein, the coming weeks as well.” ued dominance of Folkes, Barratt unique culture, the rest of the line like some of his counterparts Blake Gober and Adam Pilewicz This shows the stark contrast and Limoges, who would not stop forwards, including the captain and he has enjoyed playing with Berger, have yet to find a stable at any given point. between the two sets of the four talking about how much fun they the diverse group of quality Penn solution. In four games, no two lines lines of forwards so far this sea- have playing with each other. State forwards. Berger probably has to sit next have been the same. son. Through all of this, it is easy “We’ve been talking a lot about to Alex Limoges and listen to While some of this is due to the Most of the attention thus far to forget about the very talented what’s going to work best for the him laud about his permanent injuries to Smirnov and Marsh, have gone to the Barratt line and forwards like Berger, Smirnov, team. I’ve been playing with a lot linemates Liam Folkes and Evan and Berger should find a perma- the Larsson line, the two which Talvitie and Nikita Pavlychev, of smart players, so it hasn’t been Barratt. nent home soon. seem to be set in stone. who have yet to find a reliable set too bad,” Berger said. He has to hear about the Bran- Coach Guy Gadowsky seems After the Clarkson series, all of striking partners. don Biro-Ludvig Larsson-Nate to have no problem taking his of the headlines were about how This may not be such a bad To email reporter: [email protected]. Sucese line and how well they time when tinkering with two of well Larsson fit into to the high thing for Penn State. Follow him on Twitter at @thejimkrueger. Rose’s squad has tough road ahead blocks for the Nittany Lions if By Caleb Wilfinger they are to capture an 18th Big The Daily Collegian Ten regular season champion- ship and their second in as many A lot has changed in the last years. Penn State will take on month for No. 4 Penn State. Indiana on Friday and Purdue On Sept. 23, the Nittany Lions on Saturday in a 24-hour span, surrendered with the latter certainly posing WOMEN’S their second a few challenges for the blue and straight loss to white. VOLLEYBALL open the Big “I expect to see a lot of great Ten conference serving from them,” junior libero season at 0-2 for Kendall White said. the first time since 2000. “One thing that really struck Aabha Vora/Collegian me from the first time we played Gabby O’Gorman makes a forehand shot during the women’s tennis match against Illinois on Sunday, April 22. Since then, Penn State has dropped only three total sets in them was how well that they eight matches, all of which have served, and I think that caught resulted in victories. us a little off guard.” There is a familiarity with The highlight of the team’s these two sides, but Rose doesn’t PSu has unique culture on court eight-match win streak came believe it gives either an advan- two weeks ago, when the Nit- said. “Whether it be a differ- I’m ready for that.” tage. By Matt Bereche tany Lions rallied after drop- The Daily Collegian ent perspective or a different Wikberg said her game style “I think both teams are fa- ping the first set to prevail over culture.” is different compared to other miliar with each other due to No. 17 Purdue, and followed that Tennis is a major sport around Aside from the cultural differ- players. our previous meeting,” he said. up with a signature victory over “Purdue is always a really good the world, with some of the ence, each of them brings a differ- She had been playing on clay ent style and personality, whether courts at home over the sum- then-No. 5 Nebraska in a five- program and I fully expect a sport’s premiere athletes hail- it be on the court or off. mer rather than hard courts set thriller at Rec Hall. tough match that could go either ing from different O’Gorman, a native of yearlong like the players here. This streak has solidified way.” WOMEN’S countries — and Gunnedah, Australia, said her Since joining the Nittany Penn State as one of the teams The schedule will not get any TENNIS Penn State knows and Ryan, a Victoria, Australia, Lions, the four players have to beat in arguably the most easier for Penn State in the com- this well. native bring humor to the team. learned some things about ten- difficult conference in the na- ing weeks. The Nittany Li- “I think we’re pretty easy go- nis from each other and espe- tion, but coach Russ Rose is not The Nittany Lions are still ons currently have four interna- ing,” Ryan said, laughing with cially from the American play- quite sold yet on the team’s high slated to face five more teams in ranking. tional players on their team. O’Gorman. ers. the top-20 of this week’s AVCA “Personally, I don’t think that Sophomores Gabby O’Gorman, Svarre, a Copenhagen, Den- “Here they play with a little Coaches Poll before the end of we’re the No. 4 team in the the regular season starting with Frederikke Svarre, Hanna Wik- mark, native and Wikberg, a more of a faster pace.” Stockholm, Sweden, native both Aggressiveness on the court country. I haven’t ranked us as a road trip out to Lincoln to take berg and freshman Olivia Ryan bring a different perspective to is a difference that other play- high as we’ve been ranked all on Nebraska and ending with a are all adjusting to life in Happy the court. ers have picked up as well since year long,” Rose said. trip to Champaign to play No. 6 Valley and America. “I’m used to playing in the wind coming here. 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