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Pictured from left to right: Koa Farmer (7), Amani Oruwariye (21), Trace McSorley (9), DeAndre Thompkins (3), Nick Scott (4). Photos by: Eric Firestine, Caitlin Lee, Aabha Vora and Collegian File Photos. Page A2 | nov. 8-11, 2018 versus The Daily Collegian (6-3) (3-3 Big Ten)

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 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 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 DL/Fr 99 Justin Tobin K/So. (6-3) (4-2 Big Ten)

No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 Aron Cruickshank WR/Fr. 27 Cristian Volpentesta CB/So. 59 Andrew Lyons OL/Fr. 2 Chase Wolf QB/Fr. 28 Taiwan Deal RB/Sr. 60 Logan Bruss OL/Fr. 3 Kendric Pryor WR/So. 29 Brady Schipper WR/Fr. 61 OL/So. 4 Donte Burton CB/Fr. 30 Tyler Mais S/Fr. 63 Michael Deiter OL/Sr. 4 A.J. Taylor WR/Jr. 30 Coy Wanner FB/Fr. 65 Tyler Beach OL/Fr. 5 Chris James RB/Sr. 31 Madison Cone CB/So. 66 Beau Benzschawel OL/Sr. 5 Rachad Wildgoose CB/Fr. 32 Jake Collinsworth FB/Fr. 67 Jon Dietzen OL/Jr. 6 Danny Davis III WR/So. 32 Marty Strey OLB/Fr. 68 David Moorman OL/Jr. 7 Reggie Pearson S/Fr. 34 C.J. Goetz DE/Fr. 69 Aaron Vopal DE/Fr. 7 Bradrick Shaw RB/Jr. 36 Hunter Johnson RB/Fr. 70 Josh Seltzner OL/Fr. 8 Deron Harrell CB/Fr. 36 Kobe Knaak CB/So. 71 Cole Van Lanen OL/So. 9 Scott Nelson S/Fr. 37 Ethan Cesarz ILB/Fr. 73 Alex Fenton OL/Fr. 10 Seth Currens S/So, 37 Garrett Groshek RB/So. 74 Michael Furtney OL/Fr. 10 Isaac Guerendo WR/Fr. 38 Paul Jackson OLB/Jr. 74 Gunnar Roberge NT/Jr. 11 Alexander Smith CB/Fr. 38 P.J. Rosowski P/Sr. 75 Micah Kapoi OL/Sr. 12 Alex Hornibrook QB/Jr. 39 Zach Hintze K/Jr. 76 Kayden Lyles NT/Fr. 13 Evan Bondoc S/Sr. 41 Noah Burks OLB/So. 77 Blake Smithback OL.Fr. 13 Mike Gregoire WR/Fr. 41 Jack Eschenbach TE/Fr. 78 Jason Erdmann OL/Jr. 14 D’Cota Dixon S/Sr. 42 Jaylan Franklin OLB/Fr. 79 David Edwards OL/Jr. 15 Anthony Lotti P/Jr. 43 Ryan Connelly ILB/Sr. 81 Taj Mustapha WR/Fr. 15 Danny Vanden Boom QB/Fr. 44 John Chenal FB/Fr. 82 Emmet Perry WR/Fr. 16 Jack Dunn WR/So. 45 Alec Ingold FB/Sr. 84 Jake Ferguson TE/Fr. 17 Jack Coan QB/So. 46 Gabe Lloyd TE/So. 85 Zander Neuville TE/Sr. 17 Andrew Van Ginkel OLB/Sr. 46 Hegeman Tiedt OLB/So. 86 Luke Benzschawel TE/So. 18 Collin Wilder S/Jr. 47 Griffin Grady ILB/So. 87 Quintez Cephus WR/Jr. 19 Nate Carter QB/Fr. 48 Mason Platter OLB/Fr. 89 A.J. Abbott WR/Fr. 19 John Torchio S/Fr. 49 Kyle Penniston TE/Jr. 90 Connor Allen P/Jr. 20 Faion Hicks CB/Fr. 50 Izayah Green-May OLB/Fr. 90 Isaiah Mullens DE/Fr. 21 Mark Saari RB/Sr. 51 Adam Bay LS/So. 91 Bryson Williams NT/Fr. 21 Caesar Williams CB/So. 52 Josh Bernhagen LS/So. 92 Matt Henningsen DE/Fr. 22 Cade Green WR/Fr. 52 David Pfaff DE/Jr. 93 Garrett Rand DE/Jr. 22 Jacob Heyroth ILB/Fr. 53 T.J. Edwards ILB/Sr. 94 Boyd Dietzen DE/Fr. 23 Mason Stokke ILB/So. 54 Chris Orr ILB/Jr. 96 Cormac Sampson TE/Fr. 23 Jonathan Taylor RB/So. 55 Christian Bell OLB/So. 96 Conor Schlichting P/Fr. 24 Adam Krumholz WR/So. 56 OLB/Jr. 97 Isaiahh Loudermilk DE/So. 25 Eric Burrell S/So. 57 Michael Balistreri DE/Fr. 98 Kraig Howe DE/Jr. 25 Nakia Watson RB/Fr. 57 Jack Sanborn ILB/Fr. 98 Collin Larsh K/Fr. 26 Travian Blaylock CB/Fr. 58 Mike Maskalunas ILB/So. 99 Olive Sagapolu NT/Sr. 27 Rafael Gaglianone K/Sr. 59 Tyler Johnson OLB/Jr.

MY VIEW | TYLER KING PSU’s young defense provides hope for future At Penn State’s media day in season. Nick Scott’s safety spot, Jona- early August, James Franklin And while Nittany Lion fans than Sutherland and Lamont was honest about the question might not be thrilled with the Wade have both played mean- marks on his team. Most of current state of the team that’s ingful snaps. them surrounded his defense. sits at 6-3 and with a New Year’s At Koa Farmer’s outside Penn State returned just two Six bowl out of reach, this spot, Micah Parsons starters on defense from the defense has provided plenty of has shown lots of promise at a team that took the field for the optimism for the future. position he hadn’t played until Fiesta Bowl, Shareef Miller and Just about every one of the he got to Penn State. Koa Farmer. players on the defense will be So sure, Penn State hasn’t and And after the defensive col- back next season, especially at won’t live up to the high expec- lapse against Appalachian State key areas on the defense. tations of this season, but that is in Week 1, it seems the lack Garrett Taylor has emerged partially due to a lack of talent of optimism surrounding the as one the leaders on the de- on the offensive side of the ball. defense was warranted. fense. He’ll be back next season. The goal for this program Throughout the first four Elsewhere in the secondary, was never to make the College weeks of the season, the theme John Reid and Tariq Castro- Football Playoff this season. surrounding the Nittany Lions Fields return next season. The goal is to achieve sustain- was clear –– the offense bailing In the linebacking group, both able, long-term success that out the defense. Caitlin Lee/Collegian Cam Brown and Jan Johnson leads to Big Ten Championship But since Ohio State, that has have one year of eligibility left. and playoff contention on a flipped. comforts safety Isaiah Humphries (2) after the game against On the defensive line, every yearly basis. The young, inexperienced unit Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3. one of the starters will return Franklin understands as well led by Brent Pry has been the next season. as anyone that the first step to most impressive on the team admitted after the loss to Michi- underrated. And even at the positions achieving that goal is recruiting even while playing an absurd gan that his defense was on Both of those statements are where Penn State has graduat- talented players. amount of snaps in the last few the field too much. He also said true. Penn State’s defense has ing seniors, there are talented Visit collegian.psu.edu to weeks. James Franklin openly earlier this week that the unit is been better than expected this players waiting to step in. At read the full story. The Daily Collegian versus nov. 8-11, 2018 | Page A3 Disappointed, but not finished Penn State certainly isn’t happy with where it stands at this of the season, but the Nittany Lions still have one thing left to play for — themselves By Thomas Schlarp glean from this season moving The Daily Collegian forward. Win out, and Penn State could still likely finish the season The Ann Arbor anguish, the playing a in Janu- Michigan malaise, the Harbaugh ary. Wisconsin is the last real heartbreak. hurdle of the season with only a It’s been less than a week since trip to Rutgers and a home game the debacle at the Big House, but against Maryland remaining. the season must move forward. The new redshirt rule now With Penn State’s third loss of could prove ever valuable for the the season, a virtual nail in the Nittany Lions. coffin on any dreams of playing in No longer faced with the bot- a New Year’s Six bowl game for a tom line mentality that winning is third consecutive season, Penn everything, Penn State can afford State can finally move to the fifth to experiment a little more liber- and final stage of grief: accep- ally with its younger talents as it tance. builds for seasons down the road. The Ohio State game was met “We still have a lot ahead of with denial. us,” safety Garrett Taylor said. That was a fluke. Penn State “I think we have a lot to play for. deserved to win. It was clearly [Safeties coach Tim] Banks talks the better team. to us about making sure we’re The Michigan State result two playing for ourselves, playing for weeks later, it was complete an- the guys in the room and playing ger. How could Franklin blow for the guys on the team.” another fourth-quarter lead? The And with an injured senior Caitlin Lee/Collegian and several fifth- win over Indiana was followed Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) walks off the field after the game against Michigan State at Beaver Stadium with bargaining. year players like Nick Scott or Well maybe if X,Y and Z hap- on Saturday, Oct. 13. Michigan State defeated No. 8 Penn State 21-17. Johnathan Thomas, they’ve al- pened, the Nittany Lions could ready been through it all with the still sneak into the playoffs. the inevitable — Penn State isn’t day] is going to suck,” McSorley playoffs before you cross off the rebuilding of the program. From 7-6 their freshman year But in the immediate wake of a an elite program just yet. said. “It’s going to hurt, it’s going opponent on the week directly with a win in the Pinstripe Bowl 42-7 loss at the hands of a Michi- Trace McSorley said it best fol- to be a punch in the gut.” ahead of you. to a Big Ten Championship and gan “revenge tour,” depression lowing the game. As the Nittany Lions spent Sun- But that same two straight New quickly sank in. A realization of “Getting through the film [Sun- day watching film and practices message can be “We still have a lot throughout the week righting used in reverse. Year’s Six games, “the little things,” players aren’t What has hap- ahead of us. [Safe- there’s little simply surrendering and packing pened, has hap- ties coach Tim] doubt that the el- their bags until next April’s Blue pened. There’s der statesmen of White game. no sense in dwell- Banks talks to us the program will Yes, the bar’s been lowered, but ing on the past about making sure have the team the expectations are more realis- and what can’t ready for redemp- tic than they ever were to start be changed. Just we’re playing for tion, regardless the year. move ahead and ourselves, playing of what’s at stake “We’ve got work to do,” James win this week’s versus Wisconsin. Franklin said. “There’s no doubt battle. for the guys in the “It’s a great op- about it. There’s nobody in the “We just do room and the guys portunity to show building right now that is comfort- what we always how resilient we able with where we’re at. That’s do,” defensive on the team.” are as a team,” coaches, that’s players and that’s tackle Antonio Taylor said. “I Garrett Taylor everybody. We’ve got an opportu- Shelton said. “We know right now nity to get a win against a really come in every day Safety we’re going good program, a storied, historic and just try to get through what program in this conference.” one percent better every day like some might call a little bit of ad- The old James Franklin 1-0 ad- coach Franklin always says. We versity. But this team, we have a age has never rung more true. stick to the plan. We can’t look to lot of fight in us and we have a lot It’s a message often times beaten future or past weeks. It’s always of strong-willed guys. We’re not to death by the coach when things you’ve got 12 guaranteed games going to go out.” Aabha Vora/Collegian are going well. every Saturday, and you have to Safety Nick Scott (4) walks off the field after the football game against Never look too far forward. focus on that.” To email reporter: [email protected]. Ohio State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29. 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PENN STATE VS. WISCONSIN

AP file photo GAME INFO Penn State vs. Wisconsin D-line focused on Wisco’s Taylor Time: 12 p.m. Saturday Place: Beaver Stadium By Matt Lingerman But his offensive line — which or at least contain — Taylor. pick it up, we need you.’” TV: ABC The Daily Collegian includes three NFL-quality play- “I’ve been saying for a long Considering the team has Spread: Penn State -9 ers in Michael Deiter, Beau Ben- time, I think we’re really talent- struggled to contain the run at Over/under: 55.5 During the nightmare which zschawel and David Edwards — ed as a defense,” safety Garrett times this season, paired with was Penn State’s trip to the is just as vital to the success of Taylor said. “I think you’ve got to the fact Penn State has been vis- Big House, there were very few the offense. look at guys like Shareef [Miller], ibly worn down in recent games, bright spots from the Nittany Li- “They’re big up front, physi- Yetur [Gross-Matos], Kevin [Giv- Brent Pry’s defense doesn’t ons’ perspective. cal up front,” ens], our front seven are playing match up well with the Badgers. The run defense wasn’t one of Antonio Shelton said. “They like really well right now. “In the Big Ten, you’re gonna them. to run the ball. In continuing to “I think it’s going to start up get a big, physical o-line pretty PLAYERS Michigan ran for 259 yards study them, we’ll get more tips front and I think our guys are go- much every week,” Shelton said. on the ground, including three and tricks. Wisconsin is who they ing to do a great job of giving Wis- “That’s just the name of the players who ran for 50 yards are. They’re always a good team, consin hard looks,” Taylor added. game. Wisconsin, they look like TO WATCH or more. Leading the pack was they’re always a contender to In addition to those players trees up front, they come out of Karan Higdon, the Big Ten’s go to the Big Ten championship. mentioned, Penn State has gotten their stance very low, very physi- Penn State: second-leading rusher. They’re gonna stick to their iden- reasonably decent production out cal, and they play to the whistle. When they face Wisconsin’s tity.” of most of the defensive linemen They’re a group that has to be re- DE Yetur Gross-Matos Jonathan Taylor Saturday, the Taylor has run for exactly 400 its rotated through the front four spected.” Nittany Lions will face the only more yards than Higdon and has this year. Many people likely circled this Gross-Matos has been as tailback in the conference with earned a shot to be named an The unit is currently tied for matchup on the schedule prior dominant as any DE in college more impressive stats than Hig- All-American as a sophomore, the conference lead in sacks, but to the season, and both teams football as of late. The sopho- don. potentially adding to an already defending the run has been a dif- would’ve expected this game more has 5.5 sacks over the last “Not only is he going to be able remarkable list of accolades. ferent story. to have a hand in deciding who four weeks and has recorded at to get four to six yards a carry “I would say he’s probably got The Nittany Lions allow an av- would be playing in the Big Ten least half a sack in each of those but he also has the ability to go the best combination of body type, erage of more than 170 rushing title game. games. His next test? Arguably 70 behind that offensive line,” balance, vision, speed,” Franklin yards per game, fifth-worst in the Instead, the programs are play- the best O-line in the NCAA. James Franklin said. “They are said. “We’ve gone against some Big Ten. ing mostly for pride. going to try to establish the run. guys that you know are going to Kent State has been the only But for as difficult as this Wisconsin: That’s who they are. They are get you the tough yards… We’ve team not to reach the century matchup will be for the defense, LB TJ Edwards going to run the ball.” gone against some guys that can mark in rushing against Penn there are benefits which stretch Taylor leads all Big Ten rush- take it the distance. But it’s hard State, and the Nittany Lions have beyond this weekend. James Franklin said Tuesday ers in most offensive categories. to find a guy that can do all those allowed an opponent to gain more “Like always, it’s going to start that it “seems like Edwards has In fact, he is the only player in things.” than 220 yards on the ground four and end up front,” Franklin said. been playing there forever.” The the conference to have accumu- Facing run-first teams with tal- times. “Our defensive line has a tremen- four year starter has 61 tackles, lated more than 1,000 yards, got- ented halfbacks on back-to-back “On the D-line, we hold our- dous challenge against their of- 8.5 TFL, three sacks and two ten more than 200 touches and weeks is no easy task, especially selves accountable, a lot,” Shel- fensive line, and then I think the interceptions this season and is found the end zone more than 10 at this point in the season. Frank- ton said. “Coach [Spencer], he’s experience that we have gained one of the premier players in the times. lin has referenced a few times our coach, but when it comes to with Jan [Johnson] and Micah entire nation. He’s the catalyst for the of- the fact Penn State’s defense has the little things he doesn’t have to [Parsons] and guys like that, I fense of a team which, like Penn been tired in recent games due to police us in that. If I’m not getting think is really valuable.” State, saw its preseason aspira- playing a ton of snaps. it done, I know that someone else tions washed away with gutting But the Nittany Lions still be- on the d-line, they’re not gonna To email reporter: [email protected]. losses. Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. BY THE lieve they’re equipped to stop — hesitate to be like, ‘Yo, you gotta NUMBERS Freiermuth’s season by the numbers 9 By Patrick Burns hauled in 12 catches for 177 yards share of highly-touted tight ends pressive first season in Happy The Daily Collegian and three scores, which would over the past decade. Valley, coming down with 15 Penn State has won its last equate to 29 receptions, 425 yards Mike Gesicki and Jesse James catches for 276 yards and five nine games against Big Ten After starting the season and seven touchdowns through- were each drafted and contribute touchdowns. It’s incredible un- West opponents, with its last fourth on the depth chart at tight out an entire 12-game season. in backup roles for their respec- likely Freiermuth can catch Cart- loss coming at Northwestern in end, Pat Freiermuth has quick- Here’s how Freiermuth’s cam- tive teams, while Kyle Carter has er’s numbers, but he still looks 2015 ly developed into one of Penn paign stacks up against his peers, bounced around practice squads like a lock to make the All-Big State’s most reliable receiving from teammates to fellow fresh- in recent years. Ten Freshman team and James’ 7.4 options. men across the NCAA to past And if not for injuries, Adam stats are in reach. In 2006, An- Beyond his massive 6-foot-5, Penn State tight ends. Breneman almost certainly drew Quarless made the All-Big The Nittany Lions lead the 258-pound frame looks like it be- would have made it to the NFL Ten Freshman team with a 288- Big Ten with 7.4 team tackles longs to an upperclassman. 2018 Penn State after putting up monstrous num- yard, two touchdown campaign, per loss per game. Freiermuth’s skills don’t re- As Juwan Johnson, DeAndre bers in the two seasons he played which Freiermuth has already semble that of a first year player, Thompkins and Brandon Polk at UMass. Breneman, a 5-star re- surpassed thus far. especially at a position where it have faltered, Freiermuth has cruit, and Gesicki both arrived at 25 generally takes a fair amount turned into one of two reliable Penn State with plenty of fanfare, Across the country of time to acclimate to college receiving options for Trace Mc- but Freiermuth has topped both Freiermuth currently ranks Like Penn State did, the football. The Massachusetts na- Sorley. Freiermuth ranks second of their first year seasons with No. 39 out of all tight ends in the Badgers suffered a blowout tive has recorded a catch in each on the team in receiving touch- three games remaining. NCAA terms of receiving yards, defeat at The Big House, falling game since the season opener downs, third in receiving yards Gesicki, of course, struggled and is tied for seventh in touch- 38-13 to Michigan in October. and has 16 receptions, 222 re- and fourth in receptions. mightily his first two years be- downs. And even though most of ceiving yards and four touch- Since Week 5 however, when fore exploding onto the scene as the tight ends ranked ahead of downs on the year. Freiermuth officially earned a a junior. Carter has actually had him in the 2018 recruiting class 2 But since becoming a starter starting role, the Brooks School the best freshman campaign in have redshirted, Miami’s Brevin prior to the Nittany Lions’ Week alumnus leads all Nittany Lions recent memory, earning Fresh- Jordan looks like Freiermuth’s Trace McSorley is two touch- 5 showdown against Ohio State, with three receiving touchdowns. man All-American honors for his biggest competition for the downs shy of 100 career touch- Freiermuth’s stats are even 36-catch, 453-yard, two-touch- Freshman All-American team. downs. more impressive. Over the past Former tight ends down season. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read five weeks, Freiermuth has Penn State has had its fair James also turned in an im- the full story. Editor-In-Chief: Tyler King Patrick Burns Matt Lingerman Thomas Schlarp Kelly Powers What to watch What to watch What to watch What to What to for: I don’t like for: I don’t think for: If you told me watch for: watch for: what I’ve seen this Wisconsin team prior to the season Limited by poor Wisconsin will be from either of is very good, but at Penn state would play from both as frustrating as these two teams in this point, I’ve lose three games teams’ quarter- the last three recent weeks. Both accepted that the at Beaver stadium, backs, I expect home games. teams have issues Nittany Lions aren’t I would’ve called this to be a low However, I think with health at QB, either. I’m con- you crazy. But scoring game. the team under- Kingbut I trust Garrett Burns cerned about Trace Lingerman saturday’s game is Schlarp Jonathan Taylor Powers stands it’s the Taylor and Penn Mcsorley’s health just not a favorable will get his. A last real challenge in Beaver state’s defense to play well enough and Jonathan Taylor could very eas- matchup for the Nittany Lions. The receiver other than Hamler will stadium and will at least semi for the Nittany Lions to come away ily run all over a tired Nittany Lions’ defense will be worn down and score, and a late Pinegar show up for the occasion. Another with the win. defense. Mcsorley is still wounded. will prove the difference. scrappy win on the horizon. score: Penn state 23, Wisconsin score: Wisconsin 24, Penn state score: Wisconsin 23, Penn state score: Penn state 17, Wisconsin 21 17 14 14 score: Penn state 30, Wisconsin 28 The Daily Collegian versus nov. 8-11, 2018 | Page A5 Shuman’S Sticker Senior offensive lineman Charlie Shuman was instrumental in the addition of a THON sticker to Penn State’s helmets this weekend By Tyler King Shuman introduced the Colóns to The Daily Collegian his teammates and Franklin told everyone Shuman was going to It’s taken him three years, but be placed on scholarship. Charlie Shuman made an impact Like many of Penn State’s in an area not many Penn State walk-on players, Shuman had players before him have. scholarship offers to play at other He made an addition to one of schools, but he chose his dream Penn State’s most storied tradi- school instead. tions –– the uniform. “Penn State was my dream For the team’s annual THON school and it’s lived up to its ex- game, which will take place this pectations,” Shuman said. “Being Saturday against Wisconsin, the a fan of Penn State Football my team has added a THON sticker whole life, I couldn’t pass that op- to the back of the helmet. portunity up.” Outside of the lone game last When he first got to Happy Val- season during which the Nittany ley, Shuman didn’t really know too Lions wore throwback uniforms, much about THON, but it quickly there haven’t been many altera- became something he wanted to tions to the basic blues and black devote his free time to. shoes. “Once I found out about THON, Shuman, president of the it was something I knew right Student-Athlete Advisory Board away wanted to be involved with (SAAB) and a two-time THON when I got on campus, and SAAB dancer, presented the idea to James Franklin three years ago. was that avenue and I’ve grown Caitlin Lee/Collegian This weekend, it’s finally com- with both SAAB and THON get- ing to fruition. James Franklin encourages football player, Charlie Shuman, to step forward and wave during Penn State THON ting involved,” Shuman said. “The executive director of at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Shuman has danced in THON THON came to me a couple years twice as a member of SAAB, and it’s allowed him to grow as a per- ago with that idea, and it’s been a Director] Phil [Esten] and [Ath- going to play a football game on additional families over the last son while getting the chance to three-year process to finally get it letic Director] Sandy [Barbour],” Saturday, but it’s exciting to have few years. approved and to have that come Shuman told reporters Tuesday. all the THON families and to have This season will be special for help others in the process. out my fifth and last year here is “They were extremely support- THON on a national stage while Shuman for a number of rea- “It puts everything that we get really exciting,” Shuman said. ive knowing it was coming from we play Wisconsin,” Shuman said. sons. The THON to do in perspective. We get to But the process for getting a student athlete and how much Shuman has been active with sticker means play a game ev- “It’ puts everything ery day and work the sticker wasn’t easy for Shu- Penn State’s involved with THON THON since he got to Penn State, a lot to him, but throughout the man, as the executive director of and how much THON means to starting an organization called he had a special that we get to do year to play 12 THON changes every year. us. They were very supportive Big Helping Little. moment himself in perspective. We games, when real- This summer, Shuman and right off the bat for it.” The organization was created during an Au- ly throughout the new Executive Director Kelly Shuman knows that it’s not just to provide financial support for gust practice. get to play a game McCready were able to move for- year — we have it the THON sticker that’s impor- the family of Maiya Colón, a little Franklin in- ward with the process. every day and easy.” tant. He recognizes that having a girl from Shuman’s hometown vited the Colón “I met with some of the people “No matter how THON game helps make a huge who was born prematurely and family to one work throughout upstairs in the football building hard our workouts difference. whose genetic code contains the of Penn State’s the year to play 12 and we got a letter together and newest de novo mutation of the practices and can get, we’re sent it over to [Deputy Athletic “At the end of the day, we’re GNAS gene, causing had a surprise games, when really blessed with the opportunity to stunted growth, tis- for Shuman. throughout the year sue ossification and “It started off play football and hormonal irregulari- with the team — we really have it play a game where ties. meeting when easy.” some of those kids Big Helping Lit- Coach [James] don’t get that op- tle’s goal is to help Franklin said Charlie Shuman portunity,” Shu- raise money for the Colóns were Offensive lineman man added. medical bills, travel coming to prac- “It’s all about expenses and re- tice and I was like, okay, sur- perspective. I search. prised he didn’t say anything,” think THON gives back to us just The organiza- Shuman said. “But I was excited as much as we give to it.” tion started by Shu- to see them. I had not seen them [email protected]. man has expand- in a while.” To email reporter: ed to help three But after practice was over, Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB.

MY VIEW | PATRICK BURNS Penn State needs to unleash Parsons Each Saturday, I ask myself the same The fifth-year senior has failed to question in the press box: When’s the make an impact rushing the passer all last time Koa Farmer made a big play? year long with zero sacks to his name. Yet every weekend, Against Michigan, he struggled mighti- Farmer retains his ly in the run game as Karan Higdon place as Penn State’s gashed the Nittany Lions for 132 yards starting WILL line- and a touchdown. backer ahead of Micah “Koa Farmer has played a lot of foot- Parsons. This probably ball for us,” is probably the most com- won’t come as break- mon line of defense uttered by Franklin, ing news, but Parsons and he’s right, Farmer has indeed played is just flat-out better a significant amount of football for Penn than Farmer and I’m State. not even sure if it’s all Coming into the year, Farmer was the that close. Nittany Lions’ most experienced option Leasing for Fall 2019 So while the coaching staff has been in a linebacker room that lacked it, so it wise to increase Parsons’ playing time made sense to start the veteran along- each week, it’s time they take the next side a pair of first-time starters. The tailgate is from 10-2 at step and thrust the former five-star But it’s time to take the training recruit into the starting role. wheels off. Meridian on College Avenue With Farmer and Parsons splitting We’re 11 weeks into the season and if Parking Lot. reps over the past few weeks, it’s Johnson and Brown aren’t experienced become even clearer which player is enough to handle things without their more productive. buddy Farmer by their side, then Penn Even as a reserve player, Parsons is State has even bigger problems. currently tied for the team lead with 51 I’m not going to sit here and act like I tackles and is coming off of one of, if not know everything that goes on behind the his best performance of the year. doors of the Lasch Building. Against Michigan last Saturday, the I’m sure Parsons has had his fair true freshman totaled 10 tackles, a tackle share of growing pains and immature for loss and a pass breakup. He graded moments. out as Pro Football Focus’ fourth-best Franklin has been pretty transparent player on either team. regarding Parsons’ development and Farmer, meanwhile. Well… basically confirmed that Parsons still has It’s not just the lack of a big play that’s plenty of room to improve, especially in plagued Farmer, it’s also the absence of regards to off-the-field matters. the basic plays that any Power Five line- Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the backer should be making. full story.

814-667-0288 201 Northwick Blvd HeightsAtStateCollege.com AND 436 E. College Ave State College, PA 16803 Caitlin Lee/Collegian Linebacker Micah Parsons (11) attempts to bring down Kent State Quarterback Woody Barrett (15) during the game against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15. Page A6 | nov. 8-11, 2018 versus The Daily Collegian the QB conundrum Assessing Penn State’s decision to go back-and-forth between Trace McSorley and Tommy Stevens in the loss to Michigan

By Thomas Schlarp “Trace is a leader for this The Daily Collegian team,” defensive tackle Antonio Shelton said. “I know that if I’m It’s time to address the ever down in a certain situation, elephant in the quarterback I can look at Trace. I know what room. Or maybe more appropri- I’m going to get from him. I know ately, it’s time to address the lion. what I can expect from him and Last Saturday’s destruction in how he handles situations.” Michigan was highlighted by a McSorley is the unquestioned seesaw at the quarterback posi- tion. Down 21-0 with just 92 yards leader of this team and a likely of total offense and 56 seconds needed catalyst to save a season remaining in the third quarter, teetering on the brink of disaster. James Franklin inserted Tommy Both Stevens and the coaching Stevens under center in search of staff, however, aren’t tipping their a “spark.” cards about Saturday’s game “It wasn’t really talked about on plan and quarterback usage. Ste- the field,” Stevens said Wednes- vens said he’s preparing for this day. “I was told I was going to week just like he has every other play a series….It was just a wait- week of his career, and Franklin ing game. We didn’t really know. remains adamant that no deci- It wasn’t planned. It was more sions have been made. of a ‘feel’ thing and what [the “It’s hard to say what we’re coaches] thought was best for the going to do this week because team.” there’s a thousand variables that Following an 18-yard rush from go into making those decisions,” Stevens, the left-handed quar- Zack Gething/Collegian Franklin said. “How the game is terback threw an interception Tommy Stevens (2) and Trace McSorley (9) walk off the field after football practice at Lasch Field on Nov. 7. returned by Michigan’s Brandon going, how guys are playing, all of Watson for a touchdown. The fat it; health. There’s a lot of factors lady started singing. The come- third-quarter clock struck zero. ovich home run swing finally Franklin said. “There’s decisions that go into it.” back was over before it ever be- Stevens entered a second time spelled the end for McSorley’s that I watch every single Sat- While the status of who plays gan. as the quarterback to start the night. Stevens finished the game urday in our games on TV or on quarterback may change, even Yet for some confounding rea- fourth quarter, failing to make and rushed for a touchdown in Sundays on film. If the call doesn’t after what’s been a less than ideal son, the coaching staff reinserted any progress on the drive. mop-up time, his second-straight go well, it’s going to be critiqued. season for Stevens as he missed an injured Trace McSorley onto Michigan ran the score up to game with a rushing score. I get that. That’s why you play the the first four games of the sea- “When coach Franklin came up game.” the field to start the next drive to 35-0 as McSorley returned to the son to injury and has played in to me and said that I was going to But moving forward to the run just one play before needing field one final time. An intercep- just four games and completed to jog into the injury tent as the tion and a mocking Chase Win- get a series, I was assuming that game against Wisconsin, a team I was going to play the rest of the that has similarly failed to meet just six passes, Stevens’ attitude game,” Stevens said. “When I got preseason about his role has held steadfast. back in the game, I didn’t think I Playoff expectations as it enters “I’m not trying to sound arro- was going to come out again, but I Beaver Stadium a game and a gant, but I have a lot of confidence did. It was a little difficult because head-to-head tiebreaker behind in myself to play [quarterback], both [Trace and I] and the entire Northwestern for top spot in the and I know my teammates feel offense were trying to get some West Division — which quarter- the same way,” Stevens said. “I momentum going.” back would be the most prudent want to play quarterback. I didn’t The decision to return a less- decision to start under center? come to Penn State to be the Lion. than-full-strength McSorley to At best, Penn State is playing At the same time, I’m always go- the field during one of the worst for a 9-3 record and an appear- ing to put the team first.” blowouts of the Franklin era was ance in the Citrus Bowl. McSor- And come Saturday, the team- certainly perplexing. ley is clearly not playing at 100 first guy may suddenly find him- Why risk further injury to a percent, and when McSorley is self on first team. veteran leader in a game that is unable to shoulder the load of the “To think that I’ve gotten to this already over? Why jeopardize offense, Penn State struggles to point, that it’s actually a reality McSorley’s ability to help salvage move the ball. Playing Stevens something from this season in the would allow the redshirt junior to that I’m playing football at Penn remaining three games? Why not garner some needed reps headed State, it’s hard to believe,” Ste- let the apparent 2019 heir gain into 2019. vens said. “I want to prove that I added experience? At worst, a decision to turn belong and prove to people that “It’s very easy after the fact away from McSorley signals to I’m supposed to be here.” Caitlin Lee/Collegian when something doesn’t go well younger players that the coach- Quarterback Tommy Stevens (2) carries the ball during the game against to go back and say, should have ing staff is throwing in the towel To email reporter: [email protected]. Michigan at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 3. handled things differently,” on the season. Follow him on Twitter at @TSchlarp. MAKE THE RIGHT CALL

ChooseYourStory.psu.edu vol. 119, No. 24 Nov. 8-11, 2018 chanGinG timeS Pat Chambers has forever transformed the culture surrounding the men’s basketball program

By Tyler King the legendary championship team that being ready, Chambers said he experi- The Daily Collegian took down Patrick Ewing and Georgetown enced during his first few months on in the 1985 National Championship. the job. In his second or third year at Villanova, After the season, Wright brought Cham- “It wasn’t easy in the early days,” Pat Chambers took a trip to Happy Valley. bers into his office to have a conversation. Steve Jones, the long-time radio As a birthday gift to his friend and long- He was about to send Chambers on a path voice of the Nittany Lions, told the time mentor, Jay Wright, Chambers ar- toward his dream job. Collegian. “Number one, he was hired ranged for tickets to a Penn State football “You’re ready,” Wright told Chambers. in June, so he missed a whole recruiting game and dinner at the house of one Joe Ready for what exactly? cycle, and number two, his first game hap- Paterno. Ready to be a head coach. pened to be the day of the Nebraska [foot- The day before the game, Chambers and *** ball] game in 2011. And, we know what then-head coach Wright made the trip up Entering his eighth season at Penn State happened that week. Believe me, there from the suburbs of Philadelphia to State and 10th as a head coach, Pat Chambers were dominos for every sport.” College. As they approached the little town now understands one thing. Jones was first introduced to Cham- nestled in between the mountains of cen- “You’re never really ready,” Chambers bers one the day of his introductory tral Pennsylvania, Beaver Stadium and the told the Collegian. “You gotta go through press conference, but he had heard of rest of Penn State’s campus appeared in the experiences and the losses and the set- what he had accomplished in the past. front of them. backs and the losing recruiting battles. You “I remember watching him coach a Wright turned to his second-in-command have to go through all that stuff.” game for Boston University where they at Villanova, and asked, “Would you ever Chambers’ first crack at head coaching beat Indiana in Puerto Rico,” Jones said. want to coach here?” wasn’t an easy one. Jones remembers saying to his partner “This would be my dream job,” Cham- He took over a Boston University pro- in the radio booth, Dick Jerardi, who knew bers responded. gram that hadn’t made the NCAA Tourna- Chambers from his days on Villanova’s *** ment since 2002. staff, “That guy really knows how to coach.” When Chambers arrived at Villanova in In just two short years at the campus “I saw him coach against Kansas in the 2004, he was in his mid-30s and had very located near Boston’s Fenway district, NCAA Tournament and thought, ‘He’s little experience coaching at the collegiate really good,’” Jones said. level. He had just spent the past few years Chambers and his staff made an impact. On the day when Jones and Cham- as the top assistant coach at Episcopal Chambers took the Terriers to back-to- Academy in his hometown of Newtown back America East Championship games, bers finally met, one thing Chambers Square, Pennsylvania. winning the second and delivering the told him still stays with him. But, that quickly turned into a new job school’s second NCAA Tournament birth of “I’ve gotta’ get you back to the –– director of basketball operations at one the 21st century. The Terriers haven’t been NCAA Tournament,” Jones recalls of the nation’s elite pro- back to the big dance since. Chambers saying to him. grams. “I felt like we made a big impact at BU. Chambers knew he had his Two years later, Chambers was an assis- What I learned there is you’re not getting work cut out for him, if he want- tant coach and not too long after that, he the same players you got at Villanova,” ed to do fulfill that promise. was Wright’s right-hand man. Chambers said with a laugh. “So, you gotta’ “It was like buying a new “[I appreciated] the responsibilities that do things a little bit differently. You gotta’ house. You have to go in, Jay gave me in my last few years there. He come up with some different schemes, get and you have to digest,” really allowed me some rope to do some more execution.” Chambers said. “I knew things that I felt were important,” Cham- But not too long after his team was what the vision was. I bers told The Daily Collegian. “I felt like I knocked out by Kansas, the top seed in the knew what we had to was able to allow him to just coach basket- Southwest Region, Chambers’ dream came accomplish. I knew it See pages B5-8 for ball.” calling. was going to be a very more men’s That move certainly paid off for the Wild- *** difficult task, but I knew I cats. In June of 2011, Pat Chambers returned had to be patient.” basketball coverage In the 2008-09 season, Villanova reached to Happy Valley –– this time here to stay. its first Final Four in 24 years, its first since But everything he now knows about not See ChamBerS, Page B5. Caitlin lee/Collegian crop mobs aims to bridge gap between food, farmers

By Grace Miller For The Collegian

According to Haley Stauffer, farming is analogous for life — healing, even. Stauffer (senior-bio renewable systems), along with Deanna Homan, Madison Rios and Allie McAllister, helps manage Crop Mobs — a cooperative organiza- tion that connects any and all stu- dents and community members with local farms. After gathering a group of vol- unteers, the team goes out to a local farm to help a farmer com- plete what can be tasking work that would otherwise be complet- ed alone. At the end of the day, which usually lasts four hours, the volunteers share a meal with the farmer. “It’s really special for stu- dents, especially, to get off the concrete jungle of maybe what this campus life has be- come and get back to the root of what we are sustained from, which is food and the earth,” Stauffer said. The ultimate goal of the club is to bridge the gap between consumers and where their food comes from by connect- ing students with farmers. The group aims to raise awareness and recognition about the role local farmers’ play in the community. “I think it also helps inspire people to care for the land and care for a very small portion of people who produce food for other people to eat,” Rios (senior - community environment devel- opment) said. Stauffer believes this gap is Noah Riffe/Collegian caused by the immediacy and convenience of how people are Deanna Homan (junior-plant science) pulls weeds during the Crop Mob event at The Barn on Valley View Road in Bellefonte on Nov. 3. able to get food today. surrounded by farms, but I still Rios said she has seen the vol- other and talk to each other about senior calls this “preposterous,” “I think it’s important to famil- felt like they were very isolated,” unteer work not only affect the things you probably wouldn’t. and values the work of Crop iarize yourself with where you Homan said. “I think this helps to farmers and their work, but the We’re always rushing, always go- Mobs in moving away from the live,” Stauffer said. “I think that bridge that gap.” students as well. She noted that ing to classes and, I don’t know, stigma. State College, and Penn State Part of connecting more with connections have been made that you just don’t get that connection “I think it’s important for in and of itself, is a huge bubble the agricultural industry has students didn’t even know they on so many different levels.” Crop Mobs to bring people out and… you don’t realize the con- been making connections with were missing. Rios believes there’s a stigma to the farms and realize that cept of how many dairy farms are the farmers themselves. Rios said that on the bus rides around farming, and Crop Mobs’ while it is very hard work and in the… I think that’s essential to Homan has recently had the home from a crop mob, students work can open people’s eyes to probably not as profitable as this area and I wanted to explore opportunity to help a farmer at often reflect on their experiences. the reality of the profession. She working on Wall Street or do- more of that.” a local farmers market, and said Usually, students say they can’t describes the typical idea of a ing something like that, it’s so Homan (junior - plant science) she found value in seeing the remember the last time they had farmer as a “big, burly man work- valuable and there’s so much said she experienced this dis- end goal of farming that included a “family-style meal” with real ing in the fields.” In reality, Rios more value that’s not just connect in her hometown. She meeting customers. While she’s conversation, without being on said farmers are remarkable monetary that comes from it,” said she had never heard of an not sure she wants to eventually their phones. people with a great deal of experi- Rios said. organization like this, but it’s be a farmer, Homan still enjoys “I think Crop Mobs has affected ences to share. Students and community mem- helped her understand the issue being involved. everyone in a way of gathering There is also stigma about bers over the age of 18 can volun- and work more to make a differ- “I think it’s a cool experience to people together to do slow work the career itself, Rios said, that teer by going to the Crop Mobs ence. have to know that’s what their job and hard work with your hands,” farming is an unreasonable website, Facebook page or joining “Even just growing up, I was is like,” Homan said. Rios said, “and really look at each and unprofitable career. The their listserv. Page B2 | nov. 8-11, 2018 LOcAL The Daily Collegian barking up the wrong tree

Brianna Morgan/Collegian Benny the Husky poses in the grass at Hintz Alumni Center on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Students create Penn State themed jean jackets

By Madeline McCabe said. Though Go State Designs to get her own custom jacket. For The Collegian is still new, Kimmel said the pro- Celio (freshman-meteorology) cess has been really fun. said Kimmel made the whole pro- Penn State students McKenna She said people have been en- cess super simple and helped her Kimmel and Breanna Boeh both ergetic about her products, which come up with the design. express themselves through den- makes the business even more Pleased with her dark wash im. Jean jackets, to be precise — exciting. jacket, which displays a painted ones that Kimmel (sophomore– “It’s like a creative outlet for Nittany Lion head surrounded by finance and Chinese) and Boeh me, so I definitely want to keep a floral design on the back, Celio (junior– visual arts and advertis- building it as much as possible,” said she looks forwarded to pur- ing) design and often sell. she said. chasing another one. Kimmel said she knows many As a finance major, Kim- “I’m actually getting another people want to stand out in their mel said this business doesn’t jacket for my sister this Christ- Penn State attire, especially on just serve as a hobby. It also al- mas for the college she’s going game day. Inspired by her own lows Kimmel to apply principles to,” Celio said. desire to wear unique clothing learned in her classes, including Beyond jean jackets, Go State and her love of upcycling, Kimmel figuring out how to best use social Designs has recently introduced recently started an Instagram ac- media marketing. more custom orders. In the fu- count called @gostatedesigns, The jackets themselves range ture, Kimmel said she plans on where she sells one-of-a-kind from hand-painted to hand- introducing scrunchies and head- Penn State themed jean jackets. patched creations with Penn bands, among other products. Boeh expresses her love for Kimmel said her interest be- State inspired fabrics on the Lindsey Toomer/Collegian painting through her intricate art gan when she was looking on - back. On the front, all jackets are on the back of jean jackets. McKenna Kimmel (sophomore-finance and Chinese) poses wearing a terest, trying to find Penn State embroidered with the logo “Go Though now a visual arts ma- jean jacket she designed in front of Old Main lawn on Friday, Nov. 2. attire ideas she could make for State” or “Penn State” in white jor, Boeh initially wanted to study thread in cursive writing. All of herself. When she couldn’t quite biology. She said she thought her trial runs with that,” Boeh said. business, she’d potentially ask find what she wanted, she decid- the jackets are upcycled, hand passion for art would have to be Since then, Breanna has made customers to send in their own ed to make it herself. embroidered, sewn and painted just a hobby. about six more jackets. Boeh ear- jackets, then she’d charge based “I thought, ‘Oh, if I upcycle by Kimmel. An owner of a local flower lier this semester created three on the artwork. these vintage jackets and add my Julia Celio found Go State De- shop where Boeh worked in high Joe Paterno-inspired painted She said she hopes to start a own touch to them and then resell signs by chance when it surfaced school, however, inspired her to jackets, which stood out on game business on Instagram or a web- them, it would be a fun way to do on her Instagram feed, and de- put art on fabric. day. site where she can post her jean something on the side,’” Kimmel cided to direct message Kimmel “She follows a lot of floral shop Jane Wilson purchased one of jackets for the public, allowing Instagram [accounts], and so she the Paterno jackets for the Ohio her jackets grow into something would just send me pictures of State game this semester. The bigger. people painting jean jackets and jean jacket includes a detailed Though Boeh has sold a few be like, “You should do this!’” painting of Paterno looking off of her jackets through word-of- Boeh said. into the distance. mouth, she said Her boss further encouraged When at tail- she hopes to her to work on this artwork in the gates and in the “It’s like a creative turn this hobby store to see this idea come to life. stadium, Wilson outlet for me, so I into more a (junior-market- Her first jacket and personal definitely want to business. But, favorite, named “The Frida Jack- ing) said every- she said, she et,” displays Boeh’s modern-day one instantly keep building it as still needs to knew — and interpretation of the famous art- think about the was amazed by much as possible.” ist Frida Kahlo. She’s painted on logistics, such — who was on the back of a jean jacket, along as time. the back of her Mckenna Kimmel with sewn silk flowers displayed “Just with jacket. Go State Designs Founder on the periphery. like going “Every- Boeh said the intricate jacket through art took her about 12 hours to make. body always just says, ‘Oh classes and “I was trying to figure out, be- painting classes, I know I’m capa- cause this was my first one, ‘What my gosh, somebody did this — ble of creating a good product in paint do I need to use?’ So I had to somebody painted that,’ because a shorter amount of time than 12 end up going to the store…I found it looks really realistic,” Wilson Lindsey Toomer/Collegian hours on my first one,” Boeh said. a painting medium that I’ve been said. “So, it’s just something I have to McKenna Kimmel poses with jean jackets she designed for her online mixing with acrylic, so that sticks Boeh said customization is her store, Go State Designs, in front of Old Main lawn on Friday, Nov. 2. on fabric, and I was going through specialty. If she were to start a run with and do.” Plans introduced for Student Veteran center By Lilly Forsyth Set to be located in the west The floorplan for the future The Daily Collegian wing of the Ritenour Building, center includes an open study the 6,300 square-foot space will area with tables and computers, A month ago, Col. Eugene feature the Office of Veteran Pro- as well as private conference McFeely paused the passionate grams, Office of Veterans Affairs rooms to study or to possibly host discussion that ultimately led to & Services, a lounge and study tutoring sessions. the University Park Undergradu- areas. In his position, McFeely is also ate Association’s initial decision Currently, McFeely — senior concerned with how to get sup- to grant seats for multicultural director of Student Affairs and port to veterans at branch cam- caucuses. During his brief pre- Services — and his team are puses and plans to use this center sentation, he introduced plans raising funds for the estimated to benefit veterans not attending $4 million project. Construction University Park. for the future Student Veteran is scheduled to begin in January When veteran-specific career Center. and completed by fall 2019. fairs are invited to the conference McFeely explained that obtain- rooms, McFeely hopes to intro- ing a large, united location cen- duce branch-campus veterans tral to campus is important to the to corporations via FaceTime or project. phone. “If we have a space where we Adjacent to the study area will Lindsey Shuey/Collegian are providing services, people are be a large 830 square-foot lounge, more likely to drop by and take where veterans can “feel comfort- Trees show off their fall colors outside of the Ritenour Building on advantage of other things that are able socializing and collaborating Wednesday, Nov. 7. co-located with it,” McFeely said. with those who share similar life “Maybe they are coming in to get and college experiences,” accord- ROTC student or military depen- community as a whole when you their G.I. Bill benefits and say, ing to the floorplan on Penn State dent. need it,” McFeely said, “but what ‘Hey, that’s a really nice lounge or University Program’s website. “If an individual wants to be in we really want you to do is … to study area. Maybe I’ll come hang “None of us are, like, younger the space, but not crowded in the be in the HUB or somewhere else out here.’” guys, so I think it’s nice that we space, [the new center] is going on campus, immersing yourself McFeely also highlighted the have our own space we can go to allow those opportunities for in the student body and experi- fact that many of the veterans to and talk to other veterans,” individuals to have more down- ence.” are adult learners who have dif- Falkenburg (junior-agricultural time without being crammed in a However, McFeely does want ferent needs. Through surveys business management) said. tiny office,” Associate Director of upperclassmen, if needed, to re- sent to all Penn State campuses, “Veterans connect with veterans the Office of Veterans Programs, turn to the center for career as- McFeely learned that student vet- a little better because we can Renée Thornton-Roop, said. sistance, whether that be meet- erans commonly wished they had talk to each other with our guard Ultimately, both McFeely and ing with corporations or writing a place to study. down a little bit more freely.” Thornton-Roop — who is also a resumes. “The veteran’s office that we Before coming to Penn State, counselor in her office — want The Office of Veteran Programs have right now is really small Falkenburg served in the Air students to eventually leave the is presently housed in 325 Boucke Jonah Rosen/Collegian and stuck in a corner, but these Force for five years. center comfortable enough to Building, while McFeely’s office ROTC students line up to return plans are phenomenal,” Eric According to McFeely there find a space of their own. is located in 236 Grange Building. Falkenburg, who gave feedback are 900 University Park students “What we talk about and en- their training weapons at the Wag- to McFeely as plans were final- with some connection to the mili- courage our student veterans is To email reporter: [email protected]. ner Building on Monday, Feb. 12. ized, said. tary, whether that be as a veteran, that it’s good to have a veteran Follow her on Twitter at @lillyforsyth_. OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd nov. 8-11, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 No matter where, policy matters

There’s more to elections and stress the point of educating more on the ballots than indi- yourself before heading to the viduals and political parties — OUR VIEW polls. something we saw this past In the nationally-polarized Election Day. In many states, country we are currently living citizens had the chance to vote Even if state-to-state political decisions in, it’s nice to see past the blue on specific policies, laws or and red of candidates. By see- amendments. ing the results from these refer- This opportunity allows for a don’t directly affect you, still pay attention endums, we see can see there is form of direct democracy to more to voting than individuals take place between the voters In Montana, citizens decided aside or not care about the tax — Pennsylvania being one who fall along party lines; you and their state government. results. But, not only does car- of them. can use your voice to directly And, important issues are to keep taxing themselves in ing about what other states are While none of these changes influence the government at a decided by these referendums. order to provide about $20 mil- voting on increase our civic par- directly affect Pennsylvania, it’s state level. Several states cast ballots lion to public universities. North ticipation and make us better important for citizens across People are often discouraged deciding the fate of recreational Dakota residents voted against the legalization of recreational citizens, it makes us aware of the country to pay attention. As with government, figuring the marijuana, women’s issues, vot- what we may be voting on in the we see with the legalization of ing rights or Medicaid. marijuana, while Alabama voted only thing we can do is elect to further restrict the availabili- future. recreational marijuana and the people to make decisions for Michigan voted to legalize Most of the policies voted on elimination of the “pink tax,” ty of abortions in the state. them. While that may still ring recreational marijuana, Nevada in these states had been intro- legislation can spread from true on the federal level, at a decided to get rid of their “pink More than just these referen- duced in other state govern- state to state. state level, we have proof we tax,” referring to the tax dums occurred on Tuesday, but ments. For instance, recreation- In the future, if Pennsylvania imposed on women’s sanitary since we’re in Pennsylvania--a al marijuana was legalized in was to have a version of any of can directly impact government products and Florida restored place where there was not a ref- nine other states and the Dis- the referendums voted on, citi- policy by voting. the voting rights of 1.5 million erendum on the ballot — the trict of Columbia before being zens of the commonwealth So, stay informed on what’s ex-felons. Utah, Idaho and chance residents heard about legalized in Michigan. Also, should educate themselves on on your state ballot each elec- Nebraska citizens all voted to these decisions seems slim. Nevada joins nine other states the issues so they don’t walk tion cycle. You might be pleas- expand Medicaid in one way or If something isn’t directly who have exempt tampons and into a vote blindly. “Yes or no” antly surprised as to what’s on another in their state. affecting us, we tend to cast it sanitary napkins from a sales policy decisions like this further the ballot.

MY VIEW | Madeline Messa What ‘Bohemian rhapsody’ Scan the QR code to download the official Spotlight app for iOS smart- reviews say about the critics phones.

“Is this the real life? Is this definitely is not just another movie is undergoing the same on Rotten Tomatoes. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. just fantasy?” pop song about drugs and fate. The theme continues: My friend, who planned to State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2018 Collegian Inc. If you started singing heartbreak, but its rock and Critics’ and the public’s opin- see “Venom” with me Queen’s “Bohe- operatic qualities managed to ions do not coincide. changed their mind about Board of Editors mian Rhapso- hook teenagers and adults in The problem is that critics going because they did not Editor in Chief dy” in your as listeners. have different goals in mind want to sit through two hours Kelly Powers head after read- The audience is as wide as than audiences. of disappointment. Managing Editor ing that line, the song’s vocal range, from Audiences look to entertain- My geeky hype undeterred, Kara Duriez you would likely the low-pitched Bismillahs to ment for entertainment, but I saw the movie and was sur- Digital Managing Editor disagree with the piercing Galileos. critics look at it for artistic prised I enjoyed watching it. Andrew Kalmowitz critics’ initial When I went to see the value. The entire time, though, I Opinions Editor review of the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” Critics’ jobs are to write kept trying to find what was Kara Fesolovich Messa legendary rock last weekend, I lined up for a reviews, so they want those so wrong with it. News Editor opera song. ticket with people my age and reviews to have a level of What was so disastrous that Katie Johnston The single’s release in 1975 others who were probably my prestige. critics saw in it? It turned Assistant News & Social Media Editor was interpreted by critics as age when the song first aired. In doing that, they lose the out, the critics once again Elena Rose an attempt at catching a ride The film is a biopic about public’s perspective. were rating the movie from Features & Investigation Editor to fame on Led Zeppelin’s Queen starring Rami Malek Sure, I want to see an artsy different standards than audi- Alison Kuznitz coattails, and its lyrics were — and prosthetic teeth — as film every once in a while so I ences. The audience score for Arts & Lifestyle Editor deemed gibberish. Freddie Mercury. can be impressed by it, but I the movie ended up being 87 Gabrielle Barone Time wrote, “Unfortunately, The movie’s impact has a typically go to the movies to percent. Sports Editor Queen’s lyrics are not the similar story to the song. have fun. Because of critics’ different Dylan Jacobs stuff of sonnets.” Critics gave it poor ratings Critics are the opposite — reasoning from audiences In 2015, it addressed its pre- and said it undermined they rate films based on how when it comes to rating mov- Assistant Sports Editor vious opinion as a mistake in Queen’s legacy. impressive they are and they ies, their reviews of songs and Jake Aferiat a headline that said “rock Contrary to professional often don’t care about the fun other forms of entertainment Sports Social Media Editor critics really blew their opinions, it earned $50 million of them. can mislead audiences into David Eckert reviews.” Queen’s record during its opening weekend, Another recent example is thinking what they have been Football Editor label made a similar slip-up rocking the box office. “Venom.” hyping up turned out to be a Tyler King when it claimed six minutes The 95 percent audience I looked forward to seeing . Multimedia Editor was too long for radio sta- score vastly outshines the Tom Hardy in action as the Jack R Hirsh tions. meager 60 percent score from Spider-Man villain, but I was Madeline Messa is a junior majoring Photo Editor Despite the professionals’ critics on Rotten Tomatoes. discouraged when I read in print and digital journalism and is a Caitlin Lee opinions, “Bohemian Rhapso- It has been 43 years since reviews. columnist for The Daily Collegian. Email Assistant Photo Editor dy” went on to be a major hit, “Bohemian Rhapsody” came The movie got a dismal her at [email protected] or follow her Aabha Vora selling millions of records. It out as a song, and now the 29 percent critic score 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 Board of Managers We want to hear from you verification. 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By Patrick Burns Larsson said. The Daily Collegian *** As Minnesota-Duluth and It didn’t take long for Ludvig Providence learned the hard way, Larsson’s teammates to under- Larsson isn’t just in it to win a na- stand why Swedes are praised for tional title. their friendliness. “Obviously they all want to win MEN’S “He’s one of the a national championship and all HOCKEY nicest guys I’ve this stuff,” Larsson said. “But ever met,” Penn [Penn State] backed it up.” State goaltender As part of a three week recruit- Peyton Jones said of the first ment process, Penn State flew graduate transfer in program his- Larsson in on a Wednesday and tory. “He’s an incredible guy, very let him tour the hockey facilities caring and always there for his like every other program did. teammates.” But unlike the others, the Nit- Added Ludvig’s older brother tany Lions set Larsson up with a and teammate for three years handful of academic advisors and at Merrimack, Alfred: “He likes professors to make sure he had a to ask how people are doing and perfect idea of what his graduate feeling. He genuinely cares about curriculum would consist of. people and wants people to be He was sold. happy and comfortable around “I knew this was a great hockey him.” program, they have the resourc- On the ice, Larsson never hesi- es, they kind of have everything tates to skate an extra shift, throw around that you need to win a his body around along the boards, national championship,” Larsson cover for the defensive shortcom- said. “So how well they actually ings of his linemates or jump off Aabha Vora/Collegian took the academic part and how the bench to take a crucial face- Forward Ludvig Larsson (12) looks on during the men’s hockey exhibition game against Brock at Pegula Ice they knew it was important to me off. It’s just who he is. But this Arena on Saturday, Oct. 6. was huge to me.” spring, the 23-year-old Swedish Fisher recently revealed that centerman finally chose to put him as a kid,” associate head But he did have the skill. even the slightest bit, and be- the Nittany Lions have pursued himself before others for once. coach Keith Fisher said. “Growing up he was a very gan to pick up on plenty of other multiple grad transfers in the After graduating from Merri- Larsson passed on opportuni- hardworking, very skilled, very tricks. past. But the fit never seemed mack a year early with Alfred by ties to join the defending national talented guy,” Alfred told The Some of them To step into a right. his side and a business degree in champion Minnesota-Duluth Daily Collegian over the phone. he said are hard Until they met hand, Larsson opted to use the Bulldogs, maybe the nation’s top “If you were to look at him when to explain, but new team after play- Larsson. grad transfer rule to play his final defensive team in Providence he was 10-12 years old I think you the objective is “ And while it’s ing three years at year in college elsewhere. and various other top programs. would see a mini Ludvig out there clear. been a perfect fit Some of his teammates ap- Both of those schools and just skating.” “It’s very hard another Division I thus far, any pro- proved. Others didn’t. about every other one he spoke Even though growing up the to win a faceoff if school and to come cess is bound to “First it felt tough because with pitched him on the chance to youngest member of a hockey you’re behind,” have its hurdles. I was going to leave my team- win a national title. family meant its fair share of Larsson said. in and just to fit in For one, Penn mates...Guys were disappointed State and Mer- But only one place felt like bumps and bruises, it also had its While getting but you’re an individual,” Lars- with the group as well rimack, a school home. perks. a head start may son told the Collegian. “Some- in North Ando- “Everything around me [at “Obviously [Alfred] was tough have helped un- as he has, it’s really times you have to do what’s best ver, Massachu- Penn State] just felt right,” Lars- to practice against,” Ludvig said. leash the faceoff for yourself. You can’t really think because he’s such a setts, with an son said. “After my visit here I “I didn’t really focus on him too force that Penn about everyone else all the time.” enrollment of knew that I wanted to go here.” much, I just focused on my own State fans have good guy.” Facing what he considers the 3,515, are polar *** game and what I was good at. You come to know, Chris Funkey toughest decision of his life, Lars- If you wanted to craft the per- have to get around and be better opposites. son trusted his instincts. it’s maybe 1 Goaltender And from a fect Scandinavian athlete, look no at other stuff when you don’t have percent of what “Obviously it’s hard to pick a that size that my brother has.” hockey perspec- further than Alfred and Ludvig makes Larsson school,” Larsson said. “But even- Larsson’s bloodline. Added Alfred: “I didn’t really tive, Larsson ar- so good on draws. tually it’s some- Their father, make things difficult on him. We rived in State College with plenty Like any good magician, he’s thing that you Carl-Erik Lars- were both pretty good friends of pressure attached to him. I knew this was not willing to share all of the for- feel is natural.” son, played growing up. I think the only perk Being the new guy is one mula. “Hockey Val- a great hockey pro- seven seasons I had was that he never would try thing, but being the new guy as “I have a few more things,” ley” fit that de- “ in the SHL, Swe- to pick a fight with me because he a 23-years-old college graduate gram, they have the scription. den’s top profes- knew I would win.” Larsson said with a laugh. “But I rather than a fresh-faced fresh- Six months resources, they kind sional hockey Way back when, Larsson don’t want to give you all of them man is another. in case someone else is reading later, he’s right of have everything league, while couldn’t even consistently win a And with over 100 NCAA games at the center their grandfa- fight in the faceoff circle like he it.” under his belt, Larsson didn’t ex- of a Nittany Li- aroundyou need to ther, Per-Erik does now. But it isn’t all too hard to figure actly pass up an offer from the ons’ team that win a national Larsson, won “I wasn’t strong enough to just some of it out. defending national champions to according to bronze in the win it clean back,” he admitted. Take it from Alfred, a fellow sit on the bench. Any doubts were head coach Guy championship.” 1956 Olympics And while most dads tell their centerman who has taken more erased the second the Swede ar- Gadowsky, has in cross-country kids to play fair and follow the draws against his brother than rived at Penn State on July 20. more offensive skiing and be- rules, Carl-Erik Larsson told his anyone. Ludvig’s timing is elite, “The character of human being depth than any Ludvig Larsson came a World son to do the complete opposite. his center of gravity is extremely he is off the ice is unbelievable,” low and few are better at identify- team he’s ever Center Champion two “You have to cheat because Funkey said. “To step into a new coached. years later. everyone is cheating,” Ludvig ing how opposing faceoff men line team after playing three years at Through sev- In addition to recalled his father telling him. up. another Division I school and to en games, he all of that, their “You just have to cheat a little Above all, Ludvig lets his in- come in and just to fit in with the has three goals and three assists mother, Anna-Karin, ran track more than the other guy.” stincts do the work. group as well as he has, it’s really to his name, leads the NCAA with and field. It’s safe to say his father knew a “I think most people try to fo- because he’s such a good guy. You a .736 faceoff percentage and cen- Despite all that fortunate lin- thing or two about winning draws cus too much on the other guy,” can’t not like him. Like everybody ters one of the most potent lines eage, Ludvig wasn’t blessed with considering his professional ex- Alfred said. likes him, everybody gets along in the country. much size. perience. Wisely, Ludvig took his That’s the opposite of Ludvig’s with him and I think that speaks “He’s been great in the locker He couldn’t match the stature advice. approach. volumes to his character.” room, great on the ice and I can’t of his 6-foot-5 brother, nor did he He started going after the puck “If I feel that I’m hot, I kind Visit collegian.psu.edu to read say enough good things about boast the experience of his father. as soon as the ref’s hand moved of just stick to my thing,” the full story.

MY VIEW | ANDREW RUBIN Bo nickal ready for new challenge at 197 It was an iconic moment, even best coaches of all-time — he’s Nickal is trying to win the 2019 for the best program in college also widely considered the great- national championship. He’ll get sports. est college wrestler of all-time. In a good look at where he stands in In March, the four years at Iowa State he never the first dual of the year. Nittany Lions’ lost, going 159-0 and winning four The Allen, , native is cur- death-grip at the individual national champion- rently the top-ranked wrestler at top of the wres- ships. 197 according to FloWrestling, tling world was The goals of the best athletes while his opponent at 197, Kent down on a mat in in the program are big, extend- State’s Kyle Conel, is ranked No. Cleveland, Ohio, ing way past the NCAA and its 2. with Bo Nickal, titles, and often to the Olympics If Nickal does top Conel and hinged on and all its glory. and everyone else at 197, he’ll what he was This season, as is the case ev- graduate as a three-time NCAA about to do. ery season since he’s been here, champion and have a case to be Nickal was on his back and Nickal is one of the team’s best considered as one of the Nittany Ohio State’s looked wrestlers. Lions’ all-time greats. like he was heading to the nation- He is the two-time defending However, Nickal is already al championship at 184 pounds national champion at 184, though starting to think bigger and past — and the Buckeyes were likely to me he’s not quite on the Mount the NCAA world even if his im- headed to the team title in their Rushmore of the program yet. mediate focus is on his senior home state — but only for the But he definitely owns a place season. blink of an eye. in Penn State lore forever no His talents allow for it. He Nickal somehow tossed Martin matter what happens during his spent recent weeks training over onto his back and pinned final season in Happy Valley. with former Nittany Lion David him moments later. The pin of Martin sealed his Taylor who just locked up the Not only did it win the indi- place in Penn State’s history. His World Championships at 86 kg. vidual title for Nickal, but Penn ESPN interview afterward made Nickal isn’t far away from being State’s seventh team national it all the better for Penn State on that stage, just a little over title in the past eight years was fans. Collegian File Photo four months from it in fact. clinched and a dynasty that Giving what was basically a Bo Nickal cheers with the crowd after defeating Ohio State’s Myles Martin “As far as career aspirations, makes Alabama football and “come to Penn State” speech on win the nationals this year, win even UConn women’s basketball Ohio State’s home turf rubbed during the match at Rec Hall on Saturday, Feb. 3. the world championships in 2019 look pedestrian at times had a even more salt into what was a and the Olympics in 2020,” Nickal and getting set to compete at 197. against new guys,” Nickal said new moment that’ll be remem- very open wound for the Buck- said. “We’ll see after that, but bered by its fans for a long time. eyes. Nickal isn’t going to miss his Tuesday. “Just being able to that’s what I’ve got planned.” The team is loaded with stars, Right now with Kent State and rivalry with Martin or any of wrestle some new faces and They are big plans for a star winning the individual team title the start of his senior year just the other wrestlers around the stuff, because if you wrestle the who has a huge challenge at the in four of the 10 weight classes around the corner at Rec Hall on country at 184. He’s already con- same guys all the time it gets old. start of a new season in a special in 2018, coming up just shy of the Sunday afternoon, Nickal has a quered that weight class twice. They kind of try to just hold you era for Penn State. five the team won in 2017. new challenge. He wants a new challenge and off, so I’m excited to have some The Nittany Lions’ coach, Cael He’s moving up in weight new faces to beat. new competition.” To email reporter: [email protected]. Sanderson, isn’t just one of the classes, saying goodbye to 184 “I like being able to compete The immediate goal in front of Follow him on Twitter at @andrewrubin24. The Daily Collegian MeN’s BAsKeTBALL nov. 8-11, 2018 | Page B5

*** going to play, and now it’s a pro- Chambers On most football game days, cess.” From Page B1. Chambers makes a short walk Part of that process is creating from the east entrance of the a home environment the program For any head coach, especially Bryce Jordan Center to the All- can utilize to win games in the Big one who had tasted a lot of victory Sports Museum at Beaver Sta- Ten. The BJC was never thought at previous jobs, patience isn’t dium. of as tough place for opponents to easy. For years, that walk was short. play, but in the final stretch of last In Chambers’ first season, Not many people stopped him or season, it turned into something Penn State won just 13 games. even recognized him. Jones hadn’t seen in a long time. The year after that? Eleven. This fall, things are different. “What they did at the end of It was a long road ahead. But, The walk hasn’t gotten any the year last year attendance- Chambers was determined, and longer in distance, but Cham- wise was tremendous for the it didn’t go unnoticed. bers can’t even go 10 feet without program and really great for the “As time as gone, he’s been able someone stopping to ask for a players. They walked in, and sud- to throw his heart and soul into selfie, a high five or an autograph. denly they’re feeling the atmo- it, and you can’t do this at Penn But what does that ultimately sphere that they see on the road State for basketball unless you’re mean for the program? all the time,” Jones said. “People throwing your heart and soul into “It means that what we’re do- around here are catching on to [everything],” Jones said. ing, and the path that we’re on, is what basketball success is, and “I think what he’s been trying the right trajectory,” Chambers [Chambers] is obviously the cen- to do is a slow process, but the said. terpiece of it.” slow process brings long-term “What we need is more con- Chambers senses his program success.” sistency. There is history here. is on the verge of becoming a Long-term success was always There is tradition here. It just force to be reckoned with. What the goal for Chambers from the needs to be more consistent. If we comes with that, however, is a minute his plane touched down in can do that and create something Noah Riffe/For the Collegian brand-new set of challenges. But, Happy Valley. that’s more sustainable, I think that’s just the way he likes it. It took seven years — but after you move on up [the ladder].” Coach Patrick Chambers answers questions during Penn State men’s “The goal is to go to the winning 26 games and cutting Chambers and the Nittany Li- basketball media day on Tuesday, Oct. 16. NCAA Tournament every year. down the net in Madison Square ons are entering a crucial period I wouldn’t be sitting here if that Garden after winning the NIT in the program’s history. They Chambers said. “I’m sensing an what his team managed to ac- wasn’t the case,” Chambers said. Championship, that long-term have a chance, with a few more uptick. I’m sensing the vibe.” complish last season. “But, we have to take the next success is on the brink of arriv- successful seasons, to break The “vibe” is undeniable. The “I never want to diminish a step. We’re not sneaking up on ing. away from the old perception sur- students and the community have championship. What we did last anybody anymore. That’s over “He came in as a very enthu- rounding the program. seemingly begun to buy in, recog- year was incredible,” Chambers with. They know we’re good.” siastic guy [who] had a vision,” “There’s a chance for nizing a transition taking place. said. Jones said. “Now we’re seeing movement, as long as we con- Chambers knows success will do “I think what that group did To email reporter: [email protected]. the fulfillment of that vision.” tinue to get the right players,” that to a program, especially with is set a standard of how we are Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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nity to gain a new outlook and By Matt Lingerman understand each person has a The Daily Collegian different path. He took that notion everywhere he went. The words “I am the master of “Whether it be his peers or the my fate, I am the captain of my faculty members at the school, soul,” are tattooed on the chest Myles was always a guy who was of Myles Dread but he needs no willing to give of himself,” Turner reminder of the weight they carry said. “He’s a kid that people will with him. tend to gravitate to because he Those are the final two — and does the right things. He’s just Dread’s favorite — lines of Wil- such a team-first individual, and I liam Ernest Henley ’s poem “In- don’t mean that just in regards to victus .” Dread has recited the the court, I think it’s in all aspects words to himself almost every of life. He’s a guy that gives of day for most of his life, beginning himself for others and people are long before he became a member going to appreciate him for that.” of Penn State’s basketball pro- gram. A pair of passions Reciting and understanding While in high school, Dread the stanzas of “Invictus” and began to garner attention from countless other poems is a pro- college programs who wanted a found piece of who Dread is, and, guard with a college-ready body in the words of coach Pat Cham- and who could shoot the lights bers , part of what makes him out. unique. Caitlin Lee/Collegian He helped lead Gonzaga to the In Myles Dread, a freshman Guard Myles Dread (2) practices spinning the ball on his fingers as he poses for a picture during men’s 2017 Washington Catholic Ath- combo guard, the Nittany Lions letic Conference and District of are getting an athletic wing who basketball media day in the Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Columbia State Athletic Asso- can guard multiple positions and ciation titles and earned personal an affirmation or line of poetry. maturity of a guy who’s beyond shoot the ball as well as anybody live the school’s mission, “to be a accolades both for high school The family eventually found it- his years.” on the team. But there’s more to man for others.” and AAU. self in the Washington D.C. area, It was also around this time him than his ability as a basket- He went above and beyond the He had it in his mind he wanted where Myles began to excel in his Dread first met Josh Reaves , ball player. school’s service requirement, to stay within four hours of his other love: basketball. now a senior swingman at Penn In fact, it’s the person Myles serving food at homeless shel- home so that his family could see State. Dread is off the court which his In the basketball hotbed that ters, reading to children before his games, and Penn State met The two played for the same family is most proud of. is the D.C. area, Dread was sur- school and coaching youth bas- that requirement. AAU program, Team Takeover , rounded by high-level players ketball. Aaron Dread said Pat Cham- A poetic beginning from an early age. but because Reaves is four years “He didn’t look at it as some- bers and assistant coach Keith Coming from a basketball fami- older, the pair never played to- Dread’s affinity for poetry be- thing he had to do, it was some- Urgo came to more tournaments ly — Aaron Dread played for Mill- gether. gan when he was a child living thing he wanted to do, and he saw to watch the three-star guard ersville University and Myles’ Their first encounter came in Detroit, where the value in it,” Aaron Dread said. than any other program. His uncle played at while Dread was watching one of a lot of his family Dread is a self-proclaimed peo- game continued to develop, es- “He’s a much deep- Reaves’ games, and Dread yelled still resides. Central Michi- ple-person, and his family backs pecially against the high-quality from the stands for Reaves to “My grandfa- er person than just gan — it became that statement up. talent he faced on a daily basis dunk the ball. ther, he used to a basketball player... quickly apparent Aaron Dread said that Myles forcing him to find an edge. take me and my Dread was on a Reaves threw down a flush interacted with people at an early “My attitude toward the game cousins to school He’s a very sensi- path to play at a and pointed at Dread, prompting age, remembering with a laugh [changed],” Dread said. “Just every day, and tive and caring kid high level. a friendship they say has since the time a three-year old Myles that toughness, that competitive he made sure we “In the area turned into a brotherhood. introduced his cousin to fellow drive that you don’t want to lose. I knew and memo- that is comfortable where we live, Talking a big game passengers on an airplane. think there’s a difference between rized poems every in all different types it’s very unique “Since he could walk, since he being a winner and someone who day on the way to in that pretty Dread continued to grow on could talk, he always enjoyed peo- doesn’t like to lose. I’m someone school,” Dread of environments.” much all the and off the court as a member of ple,” Kisha said. that doesn’t like said. kids that are the Gonzaga community. “It didn’t matter to lose. I hate los- Aaron Dread “I think there’s a Memorizing in his circle, at He started for Turner’s squad who you were. ing. I think that poems became a Myles’ Father his AAU team as a freshman and played for He just enjoyed difference between comes from D.C. habit for Dread. or high school, Team Takeover, traveling around people.” being a winner and basketball.” But his parents pretty much all the country to tournaments and The value Prior to his noticed it began shaping him as a of them are Division I players,” showcases. Because of his size, of the commu- being someone who senior season at person, and while it’s not a trait Aaron said. “We knew in maybe Turner said Dread was labeled a nity service was doesn’t like to lose. Gonzaga, Dread found in most athletes, his par- eighth or ninth grade that that post player as a kid but worked to multi-faceted for signed a letter of ents know that it’s part of who he was the trajectory he was on. It develop his skillset to become a Myles – it fulfilled I’m someone that intent to play for is. was really a matter of how good well-rounded wing player. him, gave him a doesn’t like to lose.” the Nittany Lions. “He’s a much deeper person he got and how tall he got and It was Dread’s work ethic, com- chance to interact He shot 42 per- than just a basketball player,” how his game developed that mitment to his craft and general with people and, Myles Dread cent on threes Aaron Dread, Myles’ father, said. would decide which level he was attitude that transcended basket- perhaps most im- Shooting Guard and led Gonzaga “In terms of his interactions with gonna’ play at.” ball. portantly, shaped to a 28-9 record his friends, his interest in things During middle school, Dread “He’s always been, even as his way of think- en route to being off the floor. He’s a very sensitive was recruited by Gonzaga Col- a young guy, a leader,” Turner ing. named Gatorade and caring kid that is comfortable lege High School to play for its said. “And it wasn’t just his vocal “I enjoy talking Player of the Year in all types of different environ- basketball team under coach leadership. It was his leadership to people,” Dread added. “I re- for Washington, D.C., and to the ments, whether it’s in a city envi- Steve Turner . by example. He’s a hard-working ally, really enjoyed [volunteering Washington Post’s All-Metro first ronment, a country environment, Turner might’ve been scout- guy. He puts in extra work to be- at the homeless shelter]. I met a team. regardless of race, religion, he ing Dread for his innate basket- come the best he can be.” lot of good friends there. They’re As Dread’s basketball stock can get along with a lot of differ- ball talent, but Turner noticed he Turner and Dread’s family saw great people. Once you get to rose, his other childhood passion ent people.” wasn’t just the average talented his growth as a student, too. know them, it’ll change your per- was reignited. When Dread was about seven, middle school basketball player “He’s an old soul. Like he’s spective.” “I fell in love with poetry again the family moved from Detroit, he’d normally recruit. been here before,” Kisha Dread Aaron Dread said Myles even when I got to high school,” Dread but Myles never lost his connec- What struck Turner then, and said. “He kinda just gets it. When developed relationships with said. “I started writing poetry, tion with his grandfather or the still resonates with him now, may he got to high school, by sopho- some of the people who were and fell in love with it. Ever since special bond they shared in enjoy- be Dread’s most striking charac- more year he [just] got it. He homeless that he encountered on then I’ve been writing and it takes ing poetry. teristic – his demeanor. knew what he was doing.” his commute to school. He would me to a happy place. It helps me His grandfather — who Aaron “He’s definitely unique in the Dread was a prominent mem- give them any food he might have to relieve stress and it’s just and Myles’s mother Kisha Dread way that he handles his busi- ber of Gonzaga’s booster club, and spark up conversation with something fun to do.” say looked exactly like Myles — ness,” Turner said. “He certainly leading chants at school sporting them. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read texted Myles every morning with acts and walks around with the events, and also made an effort to For Myles, it was an opportu- the full story. Jamari takes the wheel for PSu

By Dylan Jacobs knows that his speed gives him The Daily Collegian an advantage, and that’s some- thing he strives for. Jamari Wheeler has a unique “Just going to play with pace, style to his game that he de- speed,” Wheeler said. “Just got- scribed using only two words — ta’ play with the speed that I got “Florida swag.” blessed with.” While there is no formal defini- He was able to showcase that tion for “Florida swag,” the way speed against the Mountaineers he exudes himself on the court Saturday, and while he didn’t put certainly qualifies for the per- up big numbers, the experience ceived meaning. of playing a top-15 team is what “He is one of the most confident matters. kids that I have ever been around Not only are they an elite team, for a six-foot guard, and I’m being they are an elite team known for generous with the six foot,” coach an aggressive style of defense, Pat Chambers said. earning the nickname “Press Vir- “He’s confident, he’s cocky, he’s ginia.” tough, he competes. He steps on “They were all 6-foot-7 and the floor and he does not shut up, above in the starting lineup, and which is a good thing. You want Caitlin Lee/Collegian Jamari being 6-foot-1, 6-foot-2 that. That’s your point guard.” Guard Jamari Wheeler (5) runs to make a dunk during the NIT Semifinals game against Mississippi State on maybe and having to deal with While many didn’t think that that pressure I thought he did a would be case, Wheeler is indeed Tuesday, March 27 at Madison Square Garden. really good job of handling that Penn State’s point guard. point guard’s job is to make the leading, he’s talking, he’s really that,” Chambers said. “Jamari, pressure,” Stevens said. Last year’s starting point players around him better. So far, guiding me, telling me where to you have to take advantage of his With Bolton’s scoring ability, guard, Tony Carr, left following which was showcased against the that’s what Wheeler is doing. go on offense and just helping me talents, his speed and his tough- his sophomore year to pursue a Mountaineers, there’s an argu- “You want your point guard to out in that way.” ness, competitiveness.” professional basketball career. ment to be made that Bolton nonstop talk and help these guys Where Wheeler makes a differ- One of the key differences be- Even with the change, the rest could some minutes from out, push these freshmen to get ence is not always reflected on tween Wheeler and Carr is their of the team is ready for this new Wheeler as the season goes on. better and that’s what he is doing the stat sheet. He only averaged speed. opportunity. two points a game in 14 minutes But for now, it Wheeler’s spot. for us,” Chambers said. Carr liked to slow the game “Jamari has grown a new level last season . He only put up seven With how important that spot Rasir Bolton, a freshman point down when bringing the ball up, of confidence in his own game and points in last week’s exhibition was last year, there could be a lot he takes pride in what he does guard, has seen this type of lead- against West Virginia, compared while with Wheeler, Chambers of pressure on Wheeler. But that well,” junior forward Lamar Ste- ership first hand. Bolton has been Bolton’s 15. expects the offense to be much doesn’t faze him. vens said. “It hasn’t been much working frequently with Wheeler But what he does provide is more up-tempo. “Coach believes in me. I be- of a difference. We know what Ja- throughout the offseason, and top-notch defense and attacking “We want to get the ball up as lieve in coach. My teammates be- mari can bring… He takes pride the type of player Wheeler is has offense, which is due in large part quickly as we can and put pres- lieve in me, I believe in my team- in what he does and does a great helped him get to this point. to his speed. sure on the defense and reverse mates,” Wheeler said. “So there’s job of making everybody better as “On the court he’s a pitbull, “We have a lot of speed, a lot the ball and make plays,” Cham- not that much pressure.” a point guard.” he’s always there, every time you of athleticism, so I think we’re bers said. “Jamari will definitely Whether it’s with his passing, touch the ball he’s right there try- going to have to push out a little allow us to do that.” To email reporter: [email protected]. communication or leadership, a ing to take it,” Bolton said. “He’s bit more but I look forward to The Live Oak, Florida , native Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacob The Daily Collegian MeN’s BAsKeTBALL nov. 8-11, 2018 | Page B7 Big Ten, big takes

By Collegian Hoops Staff The Daily Collegian Defensive Player of the Year: Josh Reaves, Penn State Projected finish: Last year’s Big Ten steals leader should once again lead the 1. Michigan State way defensively for the Nittany Lions. There was a case that he Coach of the Year: 2. Indiana deserved the award last year, but now he should be the favorite to win it. He’s an athletic wing player who can guard essentially Tim Miles, Nebraska 3. Michigan Outside of Lincoln, there 4. Nebraska anyone on the court. He should be at the forefront of a defensive- minded Penn State team. — Dylan Jacobs might not be a person higher 5. Maryland on this Nebraska team than 6. Purdue me. I almost picked the Corn- 7. Penn State huskers to finish atop the con- 8. Wisconsin ference this season, but I just 9. Minnesota couldn’t do it. Regardless, I 10. Ohio State think Nebraska is in for a big 11. Illinois season and people will quickly 12. Iowa realize that Tim Miles is a re- 13. Northwestern ally good coach. The Huskers 14. Rutgers return a lot of talent from last year’s team and there isn’t enough talk surrounding them heading into the year. — King

First Team All-Big Ten: G - Carsen Edwards, Purdue G - Romeo Langford, Indiana G - James Palmer Jr., Nebraska F - Lamar Stevens, Penn State F - , Wisconsin

Freshman of the Year: Romeo Langford, Indiana A big reason I’m higher on Maryland than most is thanks to the arrival of big man Jalen Smith who, paired with Bruno Conference Tournament Fernando, creates what I expect Champion: Indiana to be one of the best frontcourts in the conference. But this award Caitlin Lee/Collegian The Hoosiers have a really good belongs to Romeo Langford. mix of a young star power (Ro- Coach Pat Chambers cuts down part of the net after the NIT Championship game against Utah on He’s got a great body and uses meo Langford) and established Thursday, March 29, at Madison Square Garden. Penn State defeated Utah 82-66. it well, can shoot off the dribble veterans (Juwan Morgan) that and will rack up steal num- will lead to success in the Big bers as a freshman. Although Ten this season. The conference he may be a streaky shooter, as a whole doesn’t have a clear- Player of the Year: Carsen Edwards, Purdue you’d be hard-pressed to find a cut favorite outside of Michigan freshman as polished as Lang- State, leaving room for a few There’s a reason Carsen Edwards is a consensus preseason All-American. The ford anywhere in the Big Ten. teams to emerge and become floor general for Purdue had a breakout season last year and is back to shoul- — Matt Lingerman contenders as the season wears der the load for a team that looks to be on the fringe of the NCAA Tournament on. — Tyler King bubble for most of the season. If Purdue wants to go dancing in March, they’ll need Edwards to be every bit as good as advertised, and I expect him to build on an already great sophomore campaign. — Caleb Wilfinger

Noah Riffe/Collegian Guard Myreon Jones (0) poses during Penn State men’s basketball media day at the Bryce Jordan Center on Tuesday, Oct. 16. ‘Buckets’ Jones a late, versatile pickup

By Caleb Wilfinger former guard Tony Carr would not be The Daily Collegian returning for his junior season. When Jones re-opened his Myreon Jones never thought he would recruitment, Chambers and Co. showed end up at Penn State. little hesitation in extending an offer to the The freshman was originally commit- top prospect in Alabama. ted to Memphis in March 2018. After On April 30, Jones officially visited the the program’s coach, Tubby Smith, was University Park campus. fired in the spring, Jones decommitted Just three days later, he committed to and eventually signed with the Nittany Penn State, making him the highest-rated Lions. recruit to sign with the Nittany Lions since “Honestly, I thought that I was just Carr a couple of years prior. going to stay close to home, that’s why “For me, Penn State just felt like a fam- I planned on going to Memphis,” Jones ily,” Jones said. “Coach Chambers was said. “Once I decommitted and met very open and honest with me, and once I coach [Pat] Chambers, I just felt like got here, I felt like I was already at home.” Penn State was the right fit for me.” Chambers welcomed Jones to the Penn Ranked No. 81 nationally by 247Sports State family immediately, and for good with a four-star rating, Jones was one of reason. the top guards in Alabama prior to trans- Jones brings a lot to the table, including ferring to Lincoln Academy in Georgia a versatile skill-set, which will allow him to for his senior year of high school. play at multiple positions and as a result So it made sense that Jones had been expects a lot from the freshman this sea- on Penn State’s radar for a long time. son. Chambers was aware of the shooting “Well his nickname is ‘Buckets’ for a guard from his early high school days, reason, the kid scores on every level, and and knew Jones had the ability to score I expect him to do that for us,” Chambers from just about anywhere. said. “We had seen him play in high school, “On the surface, he’s a quiet, unassum- and made him an offer previously,” ing kid, but man he loves to play the game Chambers said. “However, knowing the of basketball.” relationship he had with Tubby Smith, While Penn State is a 13-hour drive we knew that he was likely going to com- away from his hometown of Birmingham, mit Memphis.” Jones said his decision to play for the Nit- Fresh off the program’s second NIT tany Lions was not an unpopular one with championship, Penn State’s coaching his family. staff was looking to add either a gradu- In fact, they were the ones who were ate transfer, or a true freshman who most supportive of him during the process could play right away. of changing schools. This was a need that became even more Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full apparent once it was established that story. Page B8 | nov. 8-11, 2018 MeN’s BAsKeTBALL The Daily Collegian AN B1G Basketball Preview IG By Collegian Basketball Staff CH The Daily Collegian I On the surface, the 2017-18 season was a down year for the Big Ten. M Only four teams from the conference made the NCAA Tournament and things were not looking good at the beginning of March. But by the end of the month, the Big Head coach: John Beilein (12th season) Ten had a representative in the championship game of the two biggest postseason tournaments –– the NCAA and NIT. Key players: Zavier Simpson, Jordan Poole, Let’s take a look at how Penn State’s Big Charles Matthews Ten opponents stack up. Season outlook: Michigan capped off a magical run to end the 2017-2018 season with a Big Ten Tournament win and a IO trip to the national championship game. Even after losing W star forward Moritz Wagner to the NBA Draft, the Wolver- A ines shouldn’t encounter a drop off thanks to the return a handful of contributors from last year’s team and a couple of recruits who could make an early impact. Jordan Poole, a guard who made a name for himself when he hit the game- winning three-pointer to send Michigan to the Sweet Six- teen, will start this year and should provide a scoring spark Head coach: Fran McCaffery (9th season) in the backcourt next to Zavier Simpson. Charles Matthews Key players: Tyler Cook, Jordan Bohannon will look to grow on a strong redshirt sophomore season, during which he at times carried the brunt of the offensive Season outlook: Last season, Iowa clearly did not weight, but will need to see improvements in his outside know how to defend. They finished 242nd in adjusted shooting to carry the Wolverines. As is the case defensive efficiency. They return most of their play- with Beilein teams, though, Michigan is going to ers, including Tyler Cook, who averaged 15 points win games on the defensive end of the floor. a game, but the lack of a defense will cost them big By Matt Lingerman time. If that trend continues, McCaffery could find himself firmly on the hot seat. The offense may keep them out of the basement, but the defense will most likely keep them from the top-half of the conference.

Head coach: Archie Miller (2nd season) By Dylan Jacobs Key players: Romeo Langford, Juwan Morgan

Season outlook: The Hoosiers finished just 16-15 in Archie Miller’s first season as coach, but this year’s team is one year older and only got better with the addition of freshman phenom Romeo Langford. Indiana should finish in the top half of the Big Ten this season, and qualify for the Head coach: Tom Izzo (24th season) NCAA Tournament. Key players: Cassius Winston, Nick Ward, Joshua Langford By Caleb Wilfinger I Season outlook: Every season is “Final Four N or bust” for a program like Michigan State. While D there isn’t a player of the same caliber as a Miles I Bridges or Jaren Jackson Jr., Michigan State does A bring back a lot of experience in Ward, Winston, N and Matt McQuaid, just to name a few. The Spar- A tans will once again be contending for a Big Ten NNESOT Championship and will look to make a deep NCAA MI A Tournament run come March. By Caleb Wilfinger TE STA GAN Head coach: Richard Pitino (6th season) MICHI Key players: Jordan Murphy, Amir Coffey Head coach: Chris Holtmann Season outlook: For a number of reasons, Minne- sota wildly underachieved last season. Jordan Mur- (2nd season) phy was a double-double machine and Nate Mason Key players: Kaleb Wesson, was one of the more experienced guards in the con- CJ Jackson ference, yet the Golden Gophers won just four games in the Big Ten. Murphy is back this season and he has Season outlook: It could be a very rough Head First Team All-Big Ten potential. But with Mason now winter in Columbus. Chris Holtmann is graduated, Pitino will turn to Amir Coffer (a natural a hall of fame coach in my book, but coach: Tim forward) to run the offense. Outside of those two, there just isn’t much on this roster Miles (7th Pitino doesn’t have much to work with, however, and that gets you excited. Kaleb Wes- season) this will likely be another season where Minnesota son is the most talented guy on this finishes in the bottom tier of the Big Ten. team, but he is hardly a volume scorer, Key players: something that this team desperately James Palmer Jr., By Tyler King needs. Expect to see a lot of games in the Isaac Copeland Jr., 50’s and a lot of empty seats at Value City Isaiah Roby Arena as the season goes along. Season outlook: Potential is at OH By Caleb Wilfinger an all-time high for the Cornhusk- IO ers. They finished last season as one STATE of the hottest teams in the conference, going 13-5 in the Big Ten. It wasn’t enough to make the NCAA Tournament, but now, with Palmer Jr. and Copeland Jr. back, Nebraska could find itself back Head coach: Mark Turgeon (8th season) in the tournament hunt. Palmer and Copeland averaged 17 and Key players: Bruno Fernando, Jalen Smith, 13 points per game respectively last season, so that strong Anthony Cowan D returning nucleus could lead the Cornhuskers back to the Season outlook: Maryland fans still have reason to N NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. be excited for this season. Mark Turgeon brought in By Dylan Jacobs the nation’s seventh-best recruiting class, headlined A by big man Jalen Smith, who will be paired next to L NE Bruno Fernando to create a fearsome front court. BRASKA Fernando, a native of Angola, was a bit raw during his Y rookie year, but reports indicate he has refined his R Head coach: Matt Painter (14th season) low post game and developed even more athletically. He’ll pair nicely with Smith, who comes into College A Key players: Carsen Edwards, Nojel Eastern, Park with a decent jumpshot. They’ll be facilitated by Evan Boudreaux Anthony Cowan, who is a well-rounded point guard. M Maryland may have underwhelmed last year, Season outlook: Any team with a player like Carsen but they have enough talent to make a deep Edwards has a chance. Edwards is one of the top run in the conference tournament. players in the country, which means every time the Boilermakers step foot on the floor, they will have By Matt Lingerman the best player on the court. The one problem with Purdue is that it has lost many key players, includ- ing Isaac Haas. The Boilermakers need to find the Head coach: (4th season) right fits in the starting lineup, which should include Key players: Ethan Happ, Brad Davison W Dartmouth transfer Evan Boudreaux, who averaged Season outlook: After a 2017-18 campaign it 17 points per game with the Big Green last year. Ed- I would like to forget, Wisconsin should be able wards gives Purdue a chance, but it needs others to S to climb its way out of the bottom third in the step up to keep up with the top-half of the conference. C Big Ten standings. Ethan Happ is once again By Dylan Jacobs O going to be a special player this season, but the P Badgers’ big concern this year should be “who U N else is going to score for us?” If teams are able R S to bottle up Happ last year and force someone D I else to beat them, it could be a long season for UE N the Badgers. By Caleb Wilfinger

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