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Looking back at the unforgettable 2008 Penn State- State matchup

By Matt Lingerman Heading into Columbus, the most recent trip to Columbus after replacing wanted to prove how good we The Nittany Lions were 8-0 and had in 2006 ended with the Nittany following the loss to USC, and the really were.” beaten each opponent by at least Lions putting up just six points 19-year-old was electric. It didn’t take either defense A loot has changed since 2008 two . against the then-No. 1 ranked “There were so many elements long to prove their worth. — and Penn State football is no “They had gone back to the Buckeyes. that Pryor brought,” Jones said. Ohio State received the open- exception. style of play that was successful The 30-year drought was a “When you watch Pryor run, it ing kickoff and punted the ball Ten years ago, while James for them in 2005,” Steve Jones, main storyline for the media, but doesn’t look like he’s running away after a couple of first Franklin was beginning his ten- radio voice of Penn State football, those who were a part of the pro- fast, until you realize he’s eating downs. ure as assistant at said. “They had a in gram in 2006 felt 2008 would be up huge chunks of yardage with The next six possessions of the and Trace McSorley that was very much different. each stride.” game would end with the same was a 13-year-old, in the mold of Michael Robinson, “The night before the game The defense, with its crop of result, and by the midway point was entering his 43rd season at they could spread the field out when we met with the offense,” future NFL players including of the second quarter the teams the helm of the Nittany Lions — and make some plays, a veteran former coach Jay , Kurt Coleman combined for just 186 yards of to- and his team was special. offensive line which may have Paterno said. “I got up and ad- and , posed a tal offense and no points. With a roster consisting of been Penn State’s best since dressed that a lot has been said challenge to the of- “It was like watching a heavy- more than 20 future NFL play- 1995, and you had veteran receiv- and written that Penn State fense. weight boxing match,” Jones ers and a coaching staff which ers.” hasn’t won here in X-number of “For me, it was something I said. “You knew you were watch- combined for almost a century’s The defense was anchored by years, but this team has never had to prove to myself,” former ing the two best teams in the Big worth of Penn State experience, seniors at all three levels and played at Ohio State, these guys left Gerald Cadogan said. Ten and you knew that you were Penn State opened the season was the creation of defensive co- right here, as we are currently “That I could execute under high watching two of the better teams No. 17 in the AP Poll after going ordinator Tom Bradley. To that constituted. This group is play- pressure, with all eyes on the of- in the country go head to head, 9-4 and winning the Alamo Bowl point, it had allowed 20 points ing their group, and it doesn’t fense, and our ability to move the so that’s the aura that the game a year before. just once. Although Penn State matter what happened before.” ball and get the job done.” took on…it was going to be that As summer turned to fall, Penn was dominant on both sides of As talented as Penn State was, *** kind of game.” State rattled off win after win the ball — outscoring opponents Ohio State was just as formida- Columbus was the site of The Nittany Lions got on the and climbed up the polls, and it 363-94 during the first eight ble on both sides of the ball. The ESPN College GameDay — the scoreboard first when former quickly became apparent — just weeks — the Nittany Lions went Buckeyes opened the season fourth straight year the matchup kicker Kevin Kelly capped off an as has been the case recently — to Columbus as the underdogs. at No. 2 but fell in the rankings hosted the pregame show — and 11-play, 76-yard drive with a field Penn State’s success that season “We wanted to be the best,” after their Week 3 loss at No. 1 the game was broadcasted in pri- goal. would be decided in large part by former safety Mark Rubin said. USC, and had beaten two top-25 metime. But, Ohio State answered with its matchup with Ohio State. “We wanted to win the Big Ten. opponents on the road. A record 105,711 fans packed a of its own and sent the In 2008, that matchup came on We wanted to be the champions. The offense included talented into the Shoe, and it became teams to the locker rooms tied. Oct. 25. And to be the best, you have to upperclassmen in quickly apparent that even with “One thing about being on a It was each team’s ninth game beat the best. What better chal- Beanie Wells and wide outs Bri- Game 3 of the World Series tak- great team is that you never feel of the year, and it was to be lenge than going to Ohio State, an Hartline and Brian Robiskie, ing place in Philadelphia that like you’re going to lose,” former played at Ohio Stadium, known night game, national TV?” but they were led by true fresh- evening, Columbus was at the and team captain by many as “the Shoe.” Ohio Stadium was and is a man quarterback , center of the sports universe. Derrick Williams said. “We al- It was a game that defined an daunting place to play for any the star of the show. “I remember LeBron James ways stayed positive in the locker era of Penn State football. team, and Penn State hadn’t won Pryor, a native, was on the sidelines,” Rubin room. Some of the mistakes we This is the story of then-No. 3 there since joining the Big Ten. was one of the most sought after said. “How many chances do you made in the first half we weren’t Penn State’s 2008 trip to then-No. The last victory at the Shoe came recruits in the nation and was get to play in front of LeBron going to make in the second half. 9 Ohio State as told by those who in 1978, and the losing streak heavily pursued by Paterno be- James when he’s watching you? With Penn State down 6-3, lived it. spanned seven games. fore he committed to Ohio State. That was a big-time game that *** Before that game, Penn State’s He won all five games he started we were excited for, and we just See 2008, Page A3.

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No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. No. Name Position/Elig. 1 KJ Hamler WR/Fr. 29 Henry Fessler WR/Fr. 70 Juice Scruggs OL/Fr. 2 Isaiah Humphries S/Fr. 29 John Reid CB/Jr. 71 Will Fries OL/So. 2 Donovan Johnson CB/Fr. 30 Kevin Givens DT/Jr. 72 Bryce Effner OL/Fr. 2 Tommy Stevens QB/Jr. 31 Christopher Welde WR/Jr. 73 Mike Miranda OL/Fr. 3 DeAndre Thompkins WR/Jr. 32 Journey Brown RB/Fr. 74 Steven Gonzalez OL/Jr. 4 Nick Scott S/Sr. 33 Jake Cooper LB/Sr. 75 Des Holmes OL/Fr. 4 Ricky Slade RB/Fr. 33 C.J. Holmes RB/So. 76 Sterling Jenkins OL/Jr. 5 Tariq Castro-Fields CB/So. 34 Shane Simmons DE/So. 77 Chasz Wright OL/Sr. 5 Jahan Dotson WR/Fr. 35 Justin Neff S/Fr. 79 Charlie Shuman OL/Sr. 6 Cam Brown LB/Jr. 36 Jan Johnson LB/Jr. 80 Danny Dalton TE/H/So. 6 Justin Shorter WR/Fr. 37 Drew Hartlaub S/Fr. 80 Justin Weller WR/Fr. 7 Koa Farmer LB/Sr. 38 Lamont Wade CB/So. 81 Cam Sullivan-Brown WR/Fr. 8 Mark Allen RB/Sr. 39 Frank Di Leo LB/Jr. 82 Zack Kuntz TE/H/Fr. 9 Trace McSorley QB/Sr. 40 Nick Eury RB/So. 82 Tyler Shoop WR/Jr. 9 Jarvis Miller LB/Jr. 40 Jesse Luketa LB/Fr. 83 Nick Bowers TE/H/Jr. 10 Brandon Polk WR/Jr. 41 Joe Arcangelo TE/Jr. 83 Alex Hoenstine WR/Fr. 11 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 QB/Fr. 46 Nick Tarburton DE/Fr. 88 Dan Chisena WR/Jr. 14 Zech McPhearson CB/So. 48 Shareef Miller DE/Jr. 88 Judge Culpepper DT/Fr. 15 Michael Shuster QB/So. 49 Daniel Joseph DE/So. 89 Brandon Clark WR/Fr. 16 John Petrishen S/Jr. 49 Cade Pollard P/Fr. 89 Colton Maxwell WR/So. 17 Will Levis QB/Fr. 50 Max Chizmar LB/Fr. 90 Damion Barber DT/Fr. 17 Garrett Taylor S/Jr. 50 Will Knutsson OL/Fr. 90 Rafael Checa K/Fr. 18 Johnathan Holland TE/Jr. 51 Alex Gellerstedt OL/So. 91 Chris Stoll SN/Fr. 18 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 RB/Jr. 62 Michal Menet OL/So. 96 Kyle Vasey SN/Sr. 25 Brelin Faison-Walden LB/So. 63 Collin De Boef OL/Fr. 97 Carson Landis K/P/Fr. 26 Jonathan Sutherland S/Fr. 64 Zach Simpson OL/Jr. 98 Kevin Cahill SN/Fr. 27 Aeneas Hawkins DT/Fr. 66 Connor McGovern OL/Jr. 98 Dan Vasey DL/LS/Fr. 27 Cody Romano S/Fr. 68 Hunter Kelly OL/DL/So. 99 Yetur Gross-Matos DE/So. 28 Jayson Oweh DE/Fr. 69 C.J. Thorpe OL/Fr 99 Justin Tobin K/So. Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) (1-0 Big Ten)

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1 Jeffrey Okudah CB/So. 23 Jahsen Wint S/So. 55 Malik Barrow DT/So. 1 WR/Sr. 24 Sam Wiglusz WR/Fr. 56 Aaron Cox DL/So. 2 DE/So. 24 Shaun Wade CB/Fr. 58 Joshua Alabi OL/Jr. 2 J.K. Dobbins RB/So. 25 Mike Weber RB/Jr. 59 Isaiah Prince OL/Sr. 3 CB/Jr. 25 Brendon White S/So. 60 Blake Pfenning OL/Sr. 4 Chris Chugunov QB/Jr. 26 Jaelen Gill HB/Fr. 61 Gavin Cupp OL/So. 4 Jordan Fuller S/Jr. 28 Alex Badine CB/Jr. 62 Brandon Pahl OL/Sr. 5 Baron Browning LB/So. 28 Amari McMahon RB/Jr. 63 Kevin Woidke OL/Sr. 6 Taron Vincent DT/Fr. 28 Dominic DiMaccio K/Fr. 65 Phillip Thomas LS/Jr. 6 Brian Sneed RB/Fr. 29 Marcus Hooker S/Fr. 66 Malcolm Pridgeon OL/Sr. 6 Kory Curtis QB/So. 29 Zach Hoover K/So. 67 Robert Landers DL/Jr. 7 Teradja Mitchell LB/Fr. 30 Kevin Dever S/So. 68 Zaid Hamdan DT/Fr. 7 QB/So. 30 Demario McCall RB/So. 70 Noah Donald DL/Jr. 8 Kendall Sheffield CB/Jr. 32 Tuf Borland LB/So. 71 Josh Myers OL/Fr. 9 Jason Cornell DE/Jr. 33 Dante Booker LB/Sr. 72 Tommy Togiai DT/Fr. 9 WR/Jr. 33 Master Teague RB/Fr. 73 Michael Jordan OG/Jr. 10 Daniel Vanatsky QB/Fr. 34 Owen Fankhauser S/Jr. 74 Max Wray OL/Jr. 10 Amir Riep S/So. 34 Mitch Rossi RB/So. 75 Thayer Munford OL/So. 11 WR/Jr. 35 Luke Donovan S/Fr. 76 Branden Bowen OL/Jr. 11 Tyreke Smith DE/Fr. 36 K’Vaughan Pope LB/Fr. 77 Nicholas Petit-Frere OT/Fr. 12 Matthew Baldwin QB/Fr. 37 Trayvon Wilburn LB/Fr. 78 Demetrius Knox OL/Sr. 12 Sevyn Banks CB/Fr. 37 Derrick Malone TE/Sr. 79 Brady Taylor OL/Sr. 13 Tyreke Johnson CB/Fr. 38 Javontae Jean-Baptise DE/Fr. 80 C.J. Saunders WR/Jr. 13 Rashod Berry TE/Jr. 39 LB/Jr. 81 Jake Hausmann TE/So. 14 Isaiah Pryor S/So. 41 Hayden Jester LB/Jr. 82 Garyn Prater WR/So. 14 K.J. Hill WR/Jr. 42 Lloyd McFarquhar CB/Fr. 83 Terry McLaurin WR/Sr. 15 Jaylen Harris WR/So. 42 Bradley Robinson LS/Jr. 84 Brock Davin TE/Jr. 15 Josh Proctor S/Fr. 43 Ryan Batsch S/Fr. 85 L’Christian Smith WR/Fr. 16 Keandre Jones LB/Jr. 43 Robert Cope RB/Fr. 86 Dre’MontJones DT/Jr. 16 Cameron Brown WR/Fr. 47 Justin Hilliard LB/Jr. 87 Ellijah Gardiner WR/Fr. 17 Kamryn Babb WR/Fr. 48 Logan Hittle LB/Jr. 88 Jeremy Ruckert TE/Fr. 17 Alex Williams ATH/Fr. 48 Tate Duarte TE/Sr. 89 Luke Farrell TE/So. 18 DE/Jr. 49 Liam McCullough LS/Jr. 90 Bryan Kristan P/Sr. 18 QB/Fr. 50 Nathan Brock OL/Jr. 91 Due Chrsiman P/ So. 19 Dallas Gant LB/Fr. 51 Antwuan Jackson DT/So. 92 Haskell Garrett DT/So. 19 Jake Metzer P/Jr. 52 OL/Fr. 95 Blake Haubeil K/So. 19 Chris Olave WR/Fr. 53 Davon Hamilton DT/Jr. 96 Sean Nuerenberger K/Sr. 20 Pete Werner LB/So. 54 Tyler Friday DE/Fr. 97 DE/Jr. 21 Marcus Williamson CB/Fr. 54 Matthew Jones OL/Fr. 98 Jerron Cage DT/Fr. 21 WR/Sr.

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said there’s going to be one big was the second-string signal call- 2008 play, one big break that’s going er, Devlin had taken snaps in the From Page A1.. to swing this game,” Jones said. first half of a few of Penn State’s “Which team is gonna get it? You games that season and was the next quarter and change of kept waiting for that moment to trusted by his teammates and the football would determine the pro- happen, because this game had coaching staff. gram’s season and ultimately go too many really good players on “We had a big, strong offensive down as one of the most memo- the field not to have a moment line, and we all communicated,” rable performances this century. happen, and the moment we Cadogan said. “We were definite- Penn State was still in search of thought would swing the game ly comfortable. You could’ve put substantial ball movement when one way another.” anybody back there and we would they began a drive with three Penn State’s moment came still execute because we knew minutes remaining in the third with 10 minutes and 38 seconds what was on the line.” quarter. remaining in the game. Prior to the game, he watched The first play of a drive saw After a pair of Beanie Wells film from Illinois’ 2007 upset over Clark play-fake to running back runs, the Buckeyes faced a third then-No. 1 Ohio State. He said in and roll out to his down needing just the length of the fourth quarter of that game, right. With no one to throw to, the the football to keep the drive mov- Illinois ran the ball on almost ev- quarterback beat one defender at ing. ery play. The Penn State coaching the line of scrimmage and gained Pryor squatted under center staff decided it would do the same seven yards before he was met by and wasn’t hiding the fact he was if the team was in a position to do a pair of Buckeye . He going to keep it himself. so. He told the offensive line as got up slow and hobbled back to The ball was snapped, and much during Friday night’s pre- Collegian file photo the huddle, clearly shaken up. Pryor stunned everybody when game meeting. Penn State and Ohio State players scramble for a loose ball during the “I knew immediately some- he tucked the ball and attempted “I told them, we’re good game on Oct. 25, 2008. The Nittany Lions went on to win, 13-6. thing was off,” Cadogan said. to bounce it out to the right. The enough to block them,” Paterno “Normally Daryll was a great play was coming to Rubin, the se- said. “We’re gonna have to be earth, Penn State cornerback Bowl. The game was more than quarterback who always took nior safety. Pryor and Rubin met tough, we’re gonna have to be Lydell Sargeant was running to- a regular season win. It pushed command in the huddle.” at the line-to-gain, Pryor with the hard-nosed, we’re gonna wear ward it. Penn State down a path of na- When the television cameras ball tucked under his right arm. them down and win the game in “When [Pryor] threw it up, I tional recognition and furthered showed Clark as he returned to As Rubin attempted to wrap the the fourth quarter, and you guys thought Brian [Hartline] was a its rivalry with Ohio State as one the huddle, center A.Q. Shipley 6-foot-4 quarterback, his left hand just got to believe.” lot closer to the ball than he actu- of the sport’s premier attractions. held two fingers up in front of his punched the ball. The ball shot After Royster rushed for a gain ally was,” Sargeant said. “I wasn’t “When we beat them, we certi- quarterback’s eyes as if to ask if back a few yards and bounced on of nine on the first play of the even thinking about staying in fied and validated that we were he was seeing double. the turf. Tyrell Sales drive, Devlin threw what would bounds, I was thinking about the better than Ohio State,” Sargeant “He went to the wrong position couldn’t grab the ball, but he be his only pass of the game on opportunity to knock it down. I’m said. “It was nice to see that and in the huddle,” Williams said. poked it a few yards downfield so second down. He tried to hit Wil- like, ‘Oh crap, it’s coming this way, see since then how big the rivalry Clark stayed in the game and the Buckeyes couldn’t recover. liams on a slant over the middle, now we gotta make a play on it.’” has been for Penn State. I think it finished the drive, eventually get- “That was just a slow-mo- but the cornerback covering him The referee immediately sig- helped renew the rivalry.” ting his team to the Buckeye 28- tion scramble,” Rubin said. “It was called for pass interference. naled , but the play A lot has changed since that yard line before failing to convert seemed like the ball was bounc- “I shook the dude out of his would go under review. victory. Two coaching staffs have on third down. ing for 50 yards and took five min- shoes and he held me,” Williams But the call wasn’t reversed. succeeded the Paterno era, Penn Trailing by three, Kelly came utes.” said with a laugh. Pryor paid the price again. State has built the program back on to try a 45-yard field goal. The As the players were peeled After a couple of runs on first “I knew for a fact that I caught up after a scandal and hundreds left-footed kicker and Neshami- off the heap, it became appar- and second down, Royster ran a it,” Sargeant said. “[The coaches] of players have come and gone. ny High School “That was just a ent Bowman had counter to the right for a gain of were worried that there was go- But fans still remember that product — James landed on the four on third and two, setting up ing to be another play. I wasn’t game. Rubin is still asked for Franklin’s alma slow-motion scram- ball. The referee first and goal at the two-yard line. worried that they would reverse autographs, and Cadogan, now a mater — was one ble. It seemed like pointed toward “We welcomed [committing to the call.” high school coach, said his play- kick away from ty- the Ohio State the run],” Cadogan said. “That’s Devlin knelt on the ball once, ers watch the game on Big Ten ing the game and the ball bounced for end zone, and what we wanted and what we and Penn State escaped the Shoe Classics. Members of the team the Big Ten field 50 yards and took the Nittany Lions practiced for.” victorious. The team had national have started and finished NFL, goal record. took over at the After a rush by fullback Dan title aspirations following the win, AFL and CFL careers. From the left five minutes.” Buckeye 38. Lawlor moved the ball to the one, but they would be quelled when That team really was a special hash mark, the “Here’s the Devlin tried a sneak. No gain. Iowa upset Penn State two weeks group of people,” Paterno said. senior pulled it Mark Rubin moment,” Jones On third and goal, Devlin got later. But the 2008 win at the Shoe “There are seasons that there’s wide right. Former Penn State safety said. “The fresh- under center again. He tried a will forever be a marquee victory a certain feel in the air. A certain “I was actually man quarterback sneak again. This time, it worked. in Penn State history. electricity on campus and on the kind of shocked has now made Penn State went up 10-6, and a “It was one of many, many, practice field and in meetings, when I missed it,” Kelly said. “I a big mistake, and Penn State, few minutes later Kelly convert- many amazing games that I’ve and that season had it. Even all kicked the ball well, but in that which has just played great de- ed a field goal to put the Nittany had the opportunity to broadcast these years later, it’s still so pal- environment you probably try to fense all night long, just capital- Lions up by a . The here with Jack Hamm,” Jones pable.” push it a little too much, and I ized on the mistake… Now you Buckeyes had just over a minute said. “That was one of the really “It’s almost like a smell,” Pa- probably just didn’t relax as much have a golden opportunity. Ev- to attempt a comeback of their special ones because you knew terno continued. “When the fall as I should have. ” erybody in that stadium knew own. On second and 10 from the when you were watching it you comes around and you see those Penn State had missed an op- that was the ‘line in the sand’ mo- Penn State 43, Pryor rolled out to were watching something special games on or portunity to tie the game. ment.” his right and launched the ball to- between two really good teams.” someone brings up something Ohio State started the drive If Penn State was going to take ward the right front pylon. It was also the culmination of about those games, there’s some- with a few rushes, picking up a advantage of the Pryor , “When that ball went off, I could a few relatively down years and thing that comes back around first down, but didn’t gain sub- it would have to do it without its see that we had a really good shot leadership from a strong group of that you’ll never lose.” stantial yardage. starting quarterback, who was at getting it because it was up in upperclassmen. That win paved “Jack Hamm and I were sit- being evaluated for a concussion. the air a while,” Paterno said. the way to the program’s third To email reporter: [email protected]. ting there in the booth, and we Enter Pat Devlin. Although he While it floated back toward Big Ten title and a trip to the Rose Follow him on at @linger_man. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IS AVAILABLE NOW! You can get your foot in the door as early as Spring semester and get paid doing it! 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MY VIEW | PATRICK BURNS The offense is so good, the defense might not matter With two fringe Heisman con- tenders running the offense, a strong offensive line and a diverse mix of talented receivers out wide, Penn State’s offense looks as good as it ever has. The defense is another story. Between Shareef Miller develop- ing into a game-changing player, the second unit being both talent- Aabha Vora/Collegian ed and fun to watch, and the fact that Penn State hasn’t given up a Miles Sanders (24) celebrates with Ryan Bates (52) after single point in the fourth quarter scoring a touchdown against Appalachian State on Sept. 1. over the last three games, Brent Pry’s unit has had its moments. But plenty of questions remain. Will we ever see the “old” John Penn State’s Reid again? Who knows. Who are Penn State’s best three linebackers? Each game, there seems to be less and less separa- O-line is no fluke tion between the first and second Caitlin Lee/Collegian By Patrick Burns unit, and even James Franklin has Quarterback Trace McSorley (9) looks to make a pass to wide receiver KJ The Daily Collegian admitted that he’s still searching Hamler (1) against Kent State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15. for a shutdown unit to turn to at Trace McSorley and Miles Sanders have stolen the the end of the fourth quarter. both teams recently dropped Rose home, where Penn State hasn’t lost headlines through the first four weeks of the season, and So is a Playoff Bowls in heartbreaking fashion. since McSorley took over as a start- rightfully so. run still realistic? Is the offense The Sooners rode the No. 3 scor- er. Of course, anything can happen. But after every game, Sanders is quick to let reporters good enough to mask the inexperi- ing offense and top-ranked offense Chaos runs its course every college know that he can’t do it on his own. enced defense? in terms of yardage to clinch their football season and it will again this “First, I want to thank the O-line,” Sanders said after History says yes. Logic does too. second-ever playoff appearance with year. Flawed teams are no stranger to rushing for a career high 200 yards and three touchdowns a defense that ranked No. 67 in But I’ve always thought that this the . yards allowed and No. 68 in scoring. in a 63-24 thrashing of Illinois. “I don’t think y’all know schedule played into the favor of the Even though no CFP winner has The point of this isn’t to say that how much I really appreciate them and I told them that Nittany Lions, especially because of ranked lower than 26th in scoring Penn State will make the playoff No. 9, who I believe to be the most today...They played a hell of a game.” defense, four out of the 16 teams because they’re similar to other for- clutch quarterback in the country. Sanders’ habit of showing thanks to the guys in front of that have made the playoff have mer playoff teams on paper. Discredit this Penn State defense him isn’t unlike that of his predecessor, , ranked outside the top-25 in scor- You could make a case for at least as much as you want. who often went out of his way to praise his offensive line- ing defense. 25 percent of power five teams by The lack of experience is far from men. Only this time, there isn’t any disputing the fact that In 2014, Florida State wasn’t all making those kind of comparisons. ideal, and I personally don’t even Sanders is right. that spectacular on either side of But rather, to show that squads know if this team as a whole is any Penn State’s big maulers have paved the way for the the ball, ranking No. 35 in offensive with major issues have navigated better than the past two years. nation’s highest scoring offense and a top-10 rushing at- scoring and No. 49 in defensive their way to the playoff through But the offense is probably tack, while allowing just four sacks. scoring. challenging schedules with clutch improved from a year ago and The Nittany Lions have rushed for more than 200 yards But the Seminoles did have a quarterback play and a bit of luck. primed for a historic season. in seven consecutive games, including a 387-yard perfor- star quarterback-running back Challenging schedule? Check. But As far as I’m concerned, Miles mance against Illinois, which ranks as the program’s best tandem in and it isn’t unmanageable. Sanders is a better fit for this outing on the ground since 2006. Dalvin Cook. An Ohio State offense that’s led offense than Saquon Barkley and “Across the whole starting offensive line they’re all nas- Thanks to Winston’s clutch play by an extremely accurate passer, this offensive line is as good as I’ve ty up there,” Sanders said on a conference call Wednes- and Cook’s game-breaking ability, two elite running backs and a mam- seen it in a long time. day. “They’re finishing blocks, pancaking people and just Florida State edged out seven wins moth-sized offensive line will push Now, I’m obviously not suggesting getting the job done.” by one possession that season. the Nittany Lions’ untested defen- that Sanders is more talented than James Franklin has stated on multiple occasions that Then there’s the team that beat sive core to its limit this weekend. Barkley — I don’t think anyone on he feels as if he has six starting quality linemen, and an- the Seminoles, Oregon, whose Then in November, a road trip to Earth that would say that. other three or four capable of holding their own in the Big defense was average at best. On Ann Arbor against a Michigan team But Sanders’ skill set is a perfect Ten. offense, the Ducks surrounded that’s looked significantly better in fit for ’s offense, as dis- They aren’t solely responsible for the Nittany Lions’ im- Heisman winning quarterback recent weeks won’t be easy. played throughout the first four pressive mark of 55.5 points per game, but they deserve with a true fresh- There’s still a mismatch between games. a fair amount of credit in an offense that has scored more man at running back and an inex- Wisconsin’s offensive line and the Out at receiver, KJ Hamler is the rushing touchdowns than any other team in the country. perienced core at receiver outside Nittany Lions’ thin interior defen- kind of speedy and shifty receiver “I couldn’t do it without them,” Sanders told ESPN’s of Bralon Addison and Keanon sive line. But that game suddenly that the Nittany Lions haven’t had after his team’s 51-6 destruction of Pitt. Lowe. doesn’t look so bad considering the in a decade, probably since Derrick *** Then there’s last year’s Oklaho- fact that Alex Hornibrook refuses to Williams. Anyone who has followed Penn State post-sanctions ma squad. The similarities show the sort of improvement that So if Rahne’s offense can keep seasons knows that this hasn’t always been the case. between Penn State and the 2017 everyone has expected. scoring at a torrid pace, then yes, I When Temple sacked 10 times Oklahoma team go beyond the That contest and another tricky like Penn State’s odds to play in and Trace McSor- in 2015, the Nittany Lions’ offensive line turned into the matchup against Mark Dantonio’s either Miami or Dallas come the ley comparisons or the fact that butt of a plethora of jokes, whether they were deserved Michigan State Spartans are both at end of December. or not. Each season after that featured a similar promise to fans, reporters and the players themselves. This is the year, they were often told. While Penn State’s offensive line certainly improved each season af- ter that, it was never a strength of the team. Last year, opposing tacklers often stopped Barkley be- fore he could even cross the line of scrimmage, which is partly due to his running style, but not entirely. Even without Barkley, DaeSean Hamilton or Mike Ge- sicki, those negative rushes have been reduced almost completely and the Nittany Lions’ offense looks as domi- nant as ever. “I think we’re the best we’ve been in years,” starting left tackle Ryan Bates said. “Obviously since I’ve been here.” “Our chemistry hasn’t been like this...We trust each other,” he continued. “Offensive line is about trust. I gotta trust the person next to me that he’s going to do his job and he’s gotta trust me that I’m going to do mine. And I think that’s the biggest thing with our offensive line right now is we trust each other.” As a true freshman serving a redshirt year, Bates could only watch from the sidelines during the Temple game. Last season, he was put into a similar position. After suffering a lower-body injury early against Ohio State, Bates sat on the sidelines as the Buckeyes held his team to just 91 rushing yards on 35 attempts and only 10 points in the second half. Ohio State eventually won 39-38 and claimed the Big Ten title at the end of the season. Bates still has a bit of a sour taste in his mouth. “I feel like I could have been a difference-maker that game,” he said Tuesday. Eleven months later, Bates has a chance at revenge against one of, if not the most difficult defensive front the Nittany Lions will face all year. “Their whole scheme is built around their D line,” Franklin said. “They play predominantly press coverage so the quarterback has to hold on to the ball, and they’re expecting those four D linemen to be able to get to the quarterback or cause the quarterback discomfort in the pocket.” The Buckeyes are notably without star defensive end Nick Bosa, one of the top players in college football re- gardless of position. Even though the fact that Bosa is sideline makes things easier for Penn State, Ohio State’s D-line is as deep as any other in the country, boasting two legitimate NFL prospects in Dre’Mont Jones and Chase Young. Penn State is well aware of it. “This is the first opponent we’ve played to this level,” Franklin said. “One of probably the more talented ros- ters in the country, if not the most talented roster in the country. This is going to be a different type of challenge. There’s no doubt about that.” But for the first time in quite a while, the Nittany Lions might have the talent to match it on the other side of the ball. In addition to Bates and Connor McGovern, both of whom will likely be drafted in April if they opt to leave school a year early, Michal Menet has lived up to his five-star billing out of high school and Steven Gonzalez continues to be one of the top run-blocking guards in the conference. Perhaps the biggest surprise is Will Fries, who graded out as ProFootballFocus’ top offensive lineman in the Big Ten last week by 10 points just three weeks after watch- ing Chasz Wright run with the starting unit in his place. “We’ve gotten bigger,” Franklin said. “We’ve gotten stronger.”

To email reporter: [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter at @PatrickBurns_. The Daily Collegian Versus SePT. 27-30, 2018 | Page A5 Linebacker Ellis Brooks is trending up By Matt Lingerman the country’s defense, regardless The Daily Collegian of who the opposition is. Although he doesn’t yet have Heading into 2018, Penn State’s the game experience to have linebacker situation was murky. gained that wisdom, he makes up Cam Brown and Koa Farmer for it in other areas. were returning on the outside, “I trust my coaches,” Brooks but it was anyone’s guess who said. “Coach Pry especially, and would be manning the middle. coach Franklin. Everybody here In addition, formerly suspend- tries to get me better and devel- ed starter Manny Bowen was re- op me. I trust them in what they instated briefly at the beginning do. Since I’ve been here they’ve of the preseason before later re- helped me get better at this game moving himself from the team not and make me more mature, on too long after. and off the field, so I definitely Four weeks into the season, the think by the time I leave here, Nittany Lions are still six players they will have milked everything deep in the linebacking corps and out of me.” many wonder how long the rota- With Penn State’s defense’s tion can go on. most challenging test of the sea- James Franklin said after beat- son coming up on Saturday, it’s ing Illinois Saturday a main com- unclear whether Franklin and ponent for the cycling of players Pry will continue to rotate players is that no one has yet to separate as much as they have. himself from the pack. But if recent games are any John Stinely/Collegian But some players who weren’t indicator, Brooks is going to be necessarily expected to be main Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) and safety Jonathan Sutherland (26) tackle a Kent State player dur- on the field for some important contributors this season are mak- ing the Penn State versus Kent State game at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15. snaps, and that’s a good thing for ing their presence in the pack felt. Penn State. With each passing week, sec- with six tackles, including half Brooks quickly diagnosed a but- A major factor in Brooks’ “It’s huge that he’s been able ond-string middle linebacker El- of a sack. ton hook from the uncovered slot speedy mental growth is that he to step up and show not only the lis Brooks has been asked to do “He’s become more of a vocal receiver and sprinted to his left to considers himself a student of the coaches but also the other guys more and has delivered on every leader, commanding the defense make a running grab. game. on defense that he can be trust- occasion. when he’s out The Mechanicsville, Virginia He said he likes to pick at de- ed,” Taylor said. “[Brooks] “I trust my there, and native showed notable athleti- fensive coordinator and lineback- “I’m proud of him and happy has made a lot knowing ex- cism and quickness not only to ers coach Brent Pry’s brain about for him and he’s gonna be huge of strides in the coaches... I trust actly where he get to the ball, but also to return different defensive formations, for our defense moving forward right direction them in what they needs to be,” it 28 yards. But it’s the cerebral and asks fellow linebackers like this season.” since camp,” safe- do. Since I’ve been starting middle side of the game Brooks is more Farmer for guidance. It takes a ty Garrett Taylor linebacker Jan concerned with. certain level of maturity to occu- To email reporter: [email protected]. said. “The more here they’ve helped Johnson said. “When I came into Penn State py the middle of the No. 9 team in Follow him on Twitter at @linger_man. he’s out there the Brooks, a I definitely considered myself more comfortable me get better at redshirt fresh- smart,” Brooks said in August. he’s getting. He’s this game and make man, isn’t the “The biggest thing that changed making plays. He me more mature, biggest MIKE for me was that I came in here, runs really well linebacker at I learned the defense and what to the ball, he’s on and off the field.” 6-foot-1, 233 I gotta do, but the biggest thing a solid tackler in Ellis Brooks pounds. But about MIKE linebacker is you the box.” he plays to his have to know what everybody Brooks cur- Middle Linebacker strengths. has to do, so that’s where I really rently ranks ninth “[Brooks is] grew this spring. I really have a on the team with a slip-up block good understanding of the de- 11 tackles. guy, compared to those other fense now.” While that number is not over- guys, but what you can’t do is go In just his first year of eligibility, whelming, it is impressive con- down the middle,” Franklin said. making plays like the pick proves sidering he’s been on the field “You have to be on the edge, so he possesses a significant com- for less than 30 percent of Penn now you can get off, and you’re prehension of perhaps the most State’s defensive plays this sea- beating half a man rather than challenging position on defense. son, according to Roar Lions trying to go through the whole “He’s grown mentally,” run- Roar’s weekly snap counts. body.” ning back Miles Sanders said. Each week, Brooks has played Aside from combining for his “At a young age and just now more downs than the week before first career sack against the Illini, starting to play on the field, it’s and his production has skyrock- Brooks also secured his first in- difficult, playing the MIKE spot eted. terception in the fourth quarter of is like playing quarterback of the After totaling five tackles in Penn State’s Big Ten opener. defense. He has to know a lot, he Caitlin Lee/Collegian the first three games, Brooks On a third down and medium has to know what everybody’s do- took part in a season-high 32 situation and with the Nittany ing, and he’s doing a pretty good Linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) celebrates a tackle during the game against plays against Illinois and finished Lion defense playing nickel, job of it. He’s making plays.” Illinois at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 21.

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PENN STATE VS. OHIO STATE

AP file photo GAME INFO Penn State vs. Ohio State The Dwayne Haskins challenge Time: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Place: Beaver Stadium Tyler King rett] or Braxton [Miller],” safety season-low 63.2 percent of his sistently been able to do against TV: ABC The Daily Collegian Garrett Taylor said. “It’s differ- throws, he finished with a career- them, for a couple of reasons,” Spread: Ohio State -3.5 ent from what we’re used to see- high 344 passing yards. Franklin said. “Number one, I Over/under: 71 When the No. 4 Ohio State ing these past couple years and I “His ability to throw the ball think the quarterback does a Buckeyes makes their way to think it has changed their offense down the field is pretty good in good job of getting the ball out Happy Valley this week, they’ll and how they attack defenses a the packet,” linebacker Jan John- of his hands quickly, and I think bring with them a Heisman little bit differently. They’re stick- son said. “He seems to be on the they’ve done a good job with their candidate quarterback to lead ing to a few more base run plays money when he’s comfortable.” scheme and the talent that they their high-powered offense. that don’t have a QB option out of Haskins has looked very com- have at wide out that typically PLAYERS That’s not at all unusual for this it.” fortable during Ohio State’s first his first or second progression is matchup. During Barrett’s four seasons four games of the season and a open because of the scheme and But that’s where the similari- in Columbus, his highest comple- lot of that has to do with the play because of the talent, that he’s TO WATCH ties end. tion percentage over the course of the experienced offensive line, not holding on to the ball very For the majority of the last de- of a season was 64.7 percent on as well as the talented skill posi- long as well.” cade, Ohio State’s offenses have 8.2 yards per attempt. tion players that are surrounding The last time the Buckeyes Penn State: been built around mobile quar- Through four games this sea- him. played in Beaver Stadium, the RB Ricky Slade terbacks like and son, Haskins is completing over “Probably an ideal situation for pass rush generated by the Penn J.T. Barrett. 75 percent of his passes on 10.38 a first-time starter, the talent that State defensive line in the fourth This year, ’s yards per attempt. he is surrounded with is impres- quarter helped seal the 24-21, up- With Mark Allen out for the team still runs an up-tempo of- Barrett threw for over 300 sive, the running backs, the wide set victory. year, Ricky Slade will likely be fense, but the player in charge yards in a game in eight of his 50 receivers, and probably the best They know they’ll have to find the lone tailback who receives is a completely different style of career games. offensive line that we’ve seen at that pass rush again if they want reps behind Miles Sanders. quarterback. But Haskins has thrown for Ohio State in the last four years,” to take down a top-five Ohio State Slade could be a weapon for Dwayne Haskins, the strong- over 300 yards in three of the James Franklin said Tuesday. team again. Ricky Rahne against the Ohio armed redshirt sophomore, is four games this season and the The Maryland native, who “I think it’ll make it hard to State defense. the new captain of the Buckeye only time he didn’t was in the Penn State recruited, hasn’t beat any team if you don’t get offense. 49-point blowout win over Rut- faced much pressure this season pressure on the quarterback, and Even though he is familiar to gers in which he only attempted and it could play a major impact especially Dwayne,” defensive Ohio State: the Penn State coaching staff, 23 passes, although completing in the game if the Nittany Lions end Shareef Miller said. “Just the WR Parris Campbell this new version of the Ohio 20 of them. are able to find a sustainable pass way he has been putting up num- State offense is not. The Nittany Of course, the Buckeyes lone rush — something they haven’t bers these past couple games. The Buckeyes have plenty Lions have not seen an Ohio test this season has been against had consistently this season. So that’s going to be a real focus of offensive weapons, but Par- State quarterback as polished then-No. 15 TCU. But that’s easier said than point for us to get pressure on ris Campbell might be the most as a passer. But, Haskins passed with flying done. him.” dangerous. Whether he’s used “He’s a good quarterback. colors in what was arguably his “Being able to get pressure on as a receiver, on jet sweeps or on He’s talented, has a strong arm. best game of the season. the quarterback is not something To email reporter: [email protected]. returns, Penn State will have to He’s not as mobile as JT [Bar- Although he completed a that people have necessarily con- Follow him on Twitter at @King_TylerB. keep its eyes on him all night. PSU doesn’t need a lone eraser BY THE By Thomas Schlarp ing the second-highest scoring wouldn’t be here. And that’s pret- framework of the defense. If we The Daily Collegian offense in the nation, bolstered ty much our entire roster.” can correct that and make sure by Heisman candidate Dwayne So while much focus is given to everyone is just doing their job, NUMBERS Two words have dominated Haskins and his sixth-best pass- the lapses the defense has shown not trying to do too much and the discussions surrounding the ing offense in the country averag- in each game, it’s important to being gap accountable, that will Ohio State-Penn State matchup ing almost 366 yards per game, remember that it did also bounce clean up a lot of the issues.” 77 this weekend. some red flags should go up. back to hold Pitt to 31 rushing There’s no question that Ohio “White out” and “eraser.” But the quest for a single pana- yards. State’s offense is like nothing Penn State and Ohio State With all the buzz about white cea, a lone game-changer to save It did hold Appalachian State to Penn State has seen yet this sea- combined for 77 points in last out and the need to find an the Penn State defense is unnec- 10 points for three quarters. son, but both Franklin and Buck- season’s matchup. “eraser” on the Penn State de- essary. It did sack Kent State seven eyes’ coach Urban Meyer have fense, one could easily be led to “You want to give respect times. said this week that it really isn’t believe the Nittany Lion defense where respect is due, but we also Against the Buckeyes, it just all that different from years past. 275 was a big mistake written in ink, want to give ourselves credit,” needs to be more Jekyll and less Many of the same skill position in dire need of some cover-up. safety Garrett Taylor said. “I’ve Hyde. And it could be as simple players remain from last year. Penn State is averaging 275 And perhaps a lot of that trepi- been talking a lot this whole off- as just not trying to be a standout The two-headed monster at run- yards on the ground through the dation is warranted. season that we have as much player. ning back with Mike Weber and first four games of the season. Penn State has yet to deliver confidence in ourselves….As tal- “The biggest issue has been J.K. Dobbins, Parris Campbell four quarters of staunch de- ented as [Ohio State] is on the of- execution,” linebacker Jan John- and his speed at the wideout and fense. It surrendered 35 points fensive side at receiver and quar- son said. “It’s not been anything a hulking offensive line are noth- in a quarter to Appalachian terback, we are just as talented.” that someone has been physically ing new. 8 State, 214 rushing yards in a That’s the thing. Penn State is better than us. We just have to ex- Haskins is an obvious threat- single half against Pitt and let just as talented. The Nittany Li- ecute our job.” ening curveball, but the Nittany Trace McSorley completed Illinois running backs Mike Ep- ons are at a point now that they Rather than being plainly out- Lions know that getting pressure just eight passes the last time stein and Reggie Corbin gash have blue-chip athletes across matched on defense, it really has on him, like any other quarter- Ohio State visited Beaver a porous defensive line at a 7.2 the board. It’s just a matter of been an accumulation of little back, will make him uncomfort- Stadium. yards per carry clip. taking the raw talent that the de- things. able and hopefully force the soph- “I think we realized it was go- fense has shown flashes of this One of the biggest issues all omore into errors. ing to be a work in progress,” year and getting a consistent per- season has been poor tackling “They’re explosive,” Taylor 34 Franklin said of his defense. “We formance against the Buckeyes. and defenders sticking to their said. “They have a lot of talent at have inexperienced veterans, “What I’m looking for with gap assignments. the skill positions. A lot of speed. This will be the 34th all- and we have a bunch of young players, is consistency,” Franklin “Coach Pry talks a lot about We’ve seen it in years past, and time meeting between the two guys. The experience is critical said. “Almost every single player making sure nobody is trying to we’re going to be prepared for it.” schools. Ohio State currently and we lack it.” on our roster can make pretty do something extra,” Taylor said. Visit collegian.psu.edu. to read leads the series, 18-14. And with the Buckeyes bring- impressive athletic plays or they “Everyone is just playing in the the full story.

Sports Social Media: Tyler King Patrick Burns Matt Lingerman Thomas Schlarp What to watch What to David Eckert What to watch What to watch What to watch for: for: unless it’s bet- for: watch for: One I always If I were a bet- for: Between Penn thought I wouldn’t ting the over, stay ting man, I’d stay thing is for sure, away from this there will be no state’s youth, pick against Penn far away from this urban Meyer’s state before I saw game. I’m split one. Ohio state is shortage of points 50-50, but I said at in this one. Ohio return and the them lose before better on paper, stress the whiteout my own eyes. But the beginning of the but I’m going to state has been so year that I’d bet on impressive to will put on Ohio here I go. This Ohio throw that paper state’s offense, Kingstate team is the Burns Trace Mcsorley Lingerman out the window. A Schlarp watch this year until he proved me and will likely be there are numerous most talented I’ve Trace Mcsorley-led Eckert variables that will seen in years and Dwayne Haskins wrong. He hasn’t yet. Penn state Penn state during a white out is the biggest test for Alabama. I just pulls out a close one as Miles think Haskins is too tall a task for determine the out- is a clear Heisman candidate. They too hard to bet against. come of this one. win in a shootout. sanders has another career outing. this defense. score: Penn state 51, Ohio state score: Ohio state 49, Penn score: Ohio state 52, Penn state score: Ohio state 44, Penn state score: Penn state 42, Ohio state 45 41 48 38 state 35 The Daily Collegian SePT. 27-30, 2018 | Page A7 Page A8 | SePT. 27-30, 2018 Versus The Daily Collegian College GameDay cast ESPN’s College GameDay adds an extra level of excitement during game week, but which of the show’s personalities has the most reliable picks?

Chris Sanders/Collegian ESPN College GameDay’s dons the Nittany Lion head just after selecting Penn State to beat Michigan on Oct. 21, 2017.

By Thomas Schlarp Buckeye mascot head on as he accurate picker when it comes to tant last place is the former Heis- the true expert of the GameDay The Daily Collegian correctly predicted Ohio State Penn State games? man winner and Michigan alum crew. Corso is riding a three- to defeat No. 4 Penn State in Since James Franklin became . Howard is just game hot streak in headgear It’s the pinnacle of every Columbus. the head coach in 2014, the Game- 13-13 selecting Penn State games, games involving Penn State, dat- College GameDay show, the Since that inaugural pick, Corso Day crew has predicted 27 Penn a 50 percent accuracy. In fact, he ing back to correctly selecting moment every fan in attendance has gone 208-112 in his headgear State games. Not each cast mem- is the only member of the cast to USC to top the Nittany Lions in has been anticipating. It’s 11:59 selections, a 65 percent accuracy. ber made a pick for each game, pick against the Nittany Lions in the . a.m.. The former head coach has made as will be the case for Herbstreit over half of his picks (14 times). Last year, Corso correctly With bated breath, the howl- eight headgear selections involv- this weekend since he’ll be in the Chris (Bear) Fallica has picked picked Penn State to beat the ing Ohio State and Penn State booth calling the contest with Penn State games on four occa- Wolverines hours after crowd ing crowd turns all attention to matchups and has never once put . sions. He focuses on the gambling surfing down the fans in front of unarguably the greatest 83-year- on the Nittany Lion head. He is And to no one’s surprise, Corso aspect of the picks and uses the Old Main. old man in the history of college 6-2 when picking the Buckeyes to is the most accurate of the bunch. point spread in making his selec- While Brutus may be one of his football. beat Penn State. Since 2014, Corso is 19-8 in games tions. Fallica has correctly picked favorite mascot heads to wear, What headgear will Lee But Corso is not alone in mak- involving the Nittany Lions, a 70 Penn State games three times, maybe the ninth time picking be- Corso bestow upon his noggin, an ing game prognostications on the percent accuracy. Pollack ranks most recently taking Washington tween the two Big Ten rivals will endorsement of the team he GameDay stage. Joined by Kirk second with an 8-4 record, a 67 (+3) in the this past officially be the charm for Corso favors to win in that night’s game? Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, percent accuracy. Herbstreit is a January. to pick the Nittany Lions. The tradition dates back to Oct. host Rece Davis and occasionally close third, going 17-9, 65 percent So as we all wait until one min- 5, 1996 when for the very first , which former col- accurate. ute before noon on Saturday, re- To email reporter: [email protected]. time, Corso placed the Brutus lege football standout is the most Bringing up the rear in a dis- member that wait is worth it for Follow him on Twitter at @TSchlarp.

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By Lilly Forsyth always got service at Chumley’s. The Daily Collegian In Nosal’s opinion, however, the atmosphere they frequently On a Friday night in Webster’s experienced was eventually one Bookstore and Café, a gaggle of the reasons they began to feel of drag queens laughed as one uncomfortable. queen, Laurel Charleston, passed “I think it says a lot about that a bingo ball to another, Bonzai bar that there aren’t that many Bucket. young people that go there,” No- “O69!” Bucket said, exagger- sal said. “It’s mostly just older atedly moving their hands down people.” their corseted body. The audience On the contrary, Nosal has crowded into the main sitting found what they feel are more area of Webster’s and erupted welcoming environments for LG- with cheers as a few older pa- BTQ students — like Webster’s. trons excitedly shook their hands The café frequently hosts drag in the air. Charleston, a Drag Bin- events and also plans to a go host, grabbed the microphone clothing drive that assists trans- and expressed her gratitude that gender and gender non-binary she had a safe space to be herself community members. — something that’s not always According to Nosal, a recent Collegian Creative easy to come by in State College. experience at Chumley’s with a Recently, Luke Nosal — a disagreeable customer has made to resolve the issue. Room and The Basement Night- coming” atmosphere. transgender, non-binary student the space feel unsafe. “I made every effort to find out spot. “I hope everyone feels safe,” whose drag persona is the fe- Nosal said the customer used what had happened from Luke Its recognizable rainbow sign Braun said. “Our goal is always to male Laurel Charleston — said a transphobic slur to describe and from all the other people aims seemingly to distinguish the make everybody welcome.” they had a negative experience at another customer and refused to around,” Braun said. “There establishment as the inclusive When asked about the incident, Chumley’s bar in downtown State stop saying it, even when repeat- were conflicting narratives.” bar of the area. Shulman explained that it can be College, a bar known by many to edly asked to stop — a confronta- At this meeting, Nosal said Part of the College Avenue “challenging” to act on any ac- be an LGBTQ-friendly place. tion Nosal said was witnessed by Braun and Griffin denied the con- landscape for over three decades, cusations because he is a “third Nosal (graduate-professional Chumley’s bartender Justin Grif- frontation happened. Nosal also the bar was created by a married party” who was not present and performance certificate) first vis- fin. said Braun repeatedly used the couple primarily as a space for can only rely on hearsay. ited the bar when they turned 21 “I had a bartender here,” Ellen previously mentioned homopho- professors to grab lunch, accord- “We have to react the best way in their senior year at Penn State, Braun, Chumley’s manager, said bic term during the conversation, ing to Braun. we can and… keep our atmo- and would often persuade friends of that night. “I was here, in and insinuating it is used “jokingly all A prior manager of Chumley’s sphere happy and open and inclu- who wanted to go to other bars to out of the room and many cus- the time.” also worked at Mr. C’s — an LG- sive as possible,” Shulman said. go to Chumley’s instead. tomers were sitting near. The bar “You can’t say that [word],” No- BTQ-friendly dance club previ- Shulman also explained that Part of this was inspired by the is very small.” sal said. “As a cisgender person, ously located at the current Base- there are no security cameras in fact that Nosal said they have Nosal said they later went back you don’t get to say what words ment Nightspot property — and the bar to determine exactly what occasionally not been served at to Chumley’s after being asked to offend what people if you’re not had many LGBTQ friends and happened. other bars in State College but sit down with Griffin and Braun, part of that group. You can’t say brought them to the bar, Braun But no matter how “welcom- what offends the trans commu- said. ing” Braun assures Chumley’s is, nity.” “It’s no secret that our brand is Nosal said they’ve been betrayed Nosal took to Instagram and literally built on inclusiveness,” by their own community. shared their experience, add- Hotel State College & Co. Direc- In terms of redemption, Nosal ing that they submitted a lower tor of Operations Curtis Shulman doesn’t feel that will be possible. Google rating to reflect their in- said. “The purpose and existence “You already showed me per- teraction at the bar. of Chumley’s is to just create a sonally what you really think,” Within hours, the Google fun environment for everyone Nosal said. “They can go and say ratings for the establishment that’s inclusive.” that they apologize… but if you dropped to under three stars Braun, who considers herself think it’s okay to say that to a from a previous nearly five stars. an ally to the LGBTQ community, trans person… you should not be “I thought that [Chumley’s] applied to be a bartender roughly working at a bar that claims to be would have our community’s 26 years ago and has stayed on a safe space.” back,” Nosal said. “I thought I with the bar ever since. was going to get their support. It Through the years, she said Editor’s note: The Collegian just felt like the whole world was she has personally made an ef- follows AP style, which is a stan- pulled out underneath me.” fort to educate herself about the dard in the industry. AP style Chumley’s began to respond to LGBTQ community by attend- uses the acronym LGBTQ, leav- Facebook ratings as well, remind- ing talks, community events and ing out the ‘A.’ The ‘A’ is believed ing everyone that its “survival de- campus seminars. by some to stand for ‘Ally,’ and by pends on inclusiveness.” A flood of positive Facebook others ‘Asexual.’ Chumley’s is one of the six ratings appeared in the days fol- establishments owned by Hotel lowing the patch of lower ratings Brianna Morgan/Collegian State College & Co. and is sand- highlighting Braun’s interaction To email reporter: [email protected]. Chumley’s Bar sign in downtown State College on Sunday, Sept. 23. wiched between The Corner with the customers and the “wel- Follow her on Twitter at: @lillyforsyth_. Analyzing fan devotion at PSU, OSU

By Maddie Aiken cause he allegedly knew Smith, it continues to have success on The Daily Collegian the Buckeye’s assistant coach, the field. was physically abusing his wife, The behaviors and attitudes Many Penn State fans revered, Courtney. Meyer officially re- described by Gay are not isolat- and continue to revere Joe Pa- tuned to the game-day field on ed cases in history, however. The terno. History may be repeating Sep. 22. Ohio State students are acting in itself at Ohio State with head Colin Gay — the sports edi- accordance with tribalism — a football coach Urban Meyer. tor for Ohio State’s student-run term Penn State sociology pro- A Penn State sociology profes- , The Lantern — said fessor Sam Richards defined as sor said fans’ devotion to their the general consensus at the “an extreme identification with schools and their coaches re- university seems to be Meyer’s some particular group that can flects a strong identification with punishment was too extreme. lead to irrational assessments of their school. “The Ohio State fan base is reality.” As Penn State and Ohio State very loyal,” Gay said. “They just At its core, tribalism is nation- fans are highly anticipating Mey- want Urban Meyer back on the alism on a smaller scale. er’s return to Beaver Stadium sideline, no matter what he did As freshmen, many Penn this Saturday, some are drawing — or allegedly did or allegedly State students experience the ef- comparisons between how the knew — about the Zach Smith fects of tribalism as they are so- recent Zach Smith domestic- situation.” cialized into university culture. abuse case and the Jerry San- In fact, Gay said he doubts a Between “We Are” chants and dusky sex-abuse case from 2011 large portion of the Ohio State white out games, many students Cameron Hart/Collegian were handled by their respective fan base will ever denounce begin to think Penn State is the Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks at the score board during the universities and how their fan Meyer or the team based on al- “best university in the world.” first quarter as Penn State played Ohio State at Beaver Stadium on Satur- bases have reacted. legations and ethical dilemmas. This irrational belief, Rich- day, Oct. 22, 2016. Penn State defeated Ohio State 24-21. In August, Meyer was put on He said he believes many fans ards said, reflects the impact of a three-game suspension be- will support the team, as long as tribalism. During a 12-hour deliberation students who identify with the The same principle can be of Ohio State’s Board of Trust- Ohio State community — and applied to most Ohio State stu- ees, students and other fans are therefore — influenced by dents, who may also believe their crowded around Meyer’s parked the group might change their school is the best in the world. car and voiced support for the thoughts, beliefs and actions Currently, Gay said Zach and coach. Freshmen used their to act in accordance with the Courtney Smith are not at the school-issued iPads as signs, group. forefront of most discussions writing phrases such as “Free Still, “groupthink” and trib- surrounding the situation at Urban Meyer” and “Michigan alism can happen all the time Ohio State. Instead, most fans Sucks” across the screens. when people identify within a are concerned with Meyer. Ohio State students are also group. “If Urban Meyer continues to showing signs of a phenomenon “I think it’s part of the hu- win, [Ohio State fans] may just called “groupthink,” a subset of man condition, somehow,” Rich- feel that the football team, the tribalism. “Groupthink,” Rich- ards said. “We want to believe program and Meyer are just go- ards said, occurs when a “group in something larger than our- ing back to normal,” Gay said. develops a life of its own such selves, and we want to be con- Gay said Meyer has been “the that the group makes an irratio- nected.” true, consistent face” of Ohio nal and absurd decision.” While members from the State football since 2012, and Individuals would make a Ohio State community believed fans don’t like that the team’s different decision, absent the Meyer’s suspension was an ad- face is gone. group’s influence, Richards said. equate or overly severe punish- “This team has been very suc- Richards said groupthink ment, individuals from rivalry Collegian file photo cessful during [Meyer’s] tenure causes people to overlook “fun- schools were quick to claim Police officers on horses try to get students to leave downtown State at Ohio State, and [fans] have damental truths” about what- Meyer’s punishment was not se- College after they rushed the streets to riot on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, and — and arguably still do, to an ex- ever they are assessing. While vere enough. tent, — look at him in a favorable an impartial individual might celebrated Penn State defeating Ohio State 24-21. light,” Gay said. react one way to the Meyer case, See TriBaliSm, Page B2. Page B2 | SePT. 27-30, 2018 lOcAl The Daily Collegian ‘Funky Big gameDay energy trunk’ shop set to close By Maddie Aiken The Daily Collegian

Yet another State College small business is set to close its doors. Funky Trunk, a consignment store, will close next week after two years of selling second-hand goods to the State College com- munity. The shop’s last day will be Saturday, Sept. 29. Funky Trunk’s owner, Kathy Hume, credited the store’s clo- sure to several factors, including high rent and the store’s location. Funky Trunk is located at 236 E. Calder Way, in the alley behind Urban Outfitters on East College Avenue. Hume, 55, of State College, said stores that aren’t on College Av- enue struggle to attract as many customers. Despite that factor, rent is still high. “It’s hard to survive as a small business downtown,” she said. “I think the face of downtown State College is going to change. It’s go- ing to be a lot of big businesses.” Hume also noted that construc- Courtney Taylor/Collegian tion, which is very common in State College, makes it difficult “College GameDay” trucks sit on Pollock Road on Wednesday, Sept. 26. The weekly Saturday morning show will be held on Old Main lawn for people to access the store. for the second straight year as No. 9 Penn State prepares to host No. 4 Ohio State. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read the full story.

fans have — potentially to the ex- “Almost as soon as the an- was a really rough time to be a of Meyer’s is still to be deter- Tribalism tent of tribalism. However, while nouncement was made, all hell Penn State student. I think every- mined. From Page B1. sociological responses were simi- broke loose,” Orso said. one came away from it a little bit While confusion and doubt lar, the cases themselves have “I’ve never seen anything like stronger.” swirls around both coaches’ al- Richards acknowledged that many differences, which could what I saw that night, which was As time continues to pass, Orso leged knowledge, some groups of some Penn State students’ anger imply different intents behind just a sea of thousands of stu- said, she believes both students both Penn State and Ohio State is based solely in seeking justice. student reactions. dents who were extremely angry and Penn State fans are begin- fans continue to insist Paterno However, he said, some outrage Anna Orso, a 2014 Penn State at the board, and the press, and ning to move past their idolization and Meyer had no prior knowl- is simply based in the rivalry be- graduate, covered the Sandusky the world.” of Paterno. edge of the incidents regardless tween the two schools. case as a crimes reporter for The Still, Orso said she does not be- However Orso said students, of what evidence is or isn’t pre- When allegations about Meyer Daily Collegian, when it broke in lieve students were ignoring the alumni and other fans continue to sented. first came forward, many were 2011. victims. Instead, they didn’t have support the football team, now led Richards said this is because quick to draw comparisons to Orso said the story did not gain all the facts yet. by James Franklin. people often want to believe the Paterno and the traction among students in the “I think there was a real mis- However, Paterno’s legacy has best about a person whom they sex-abuse case — despite the beginning, with many aspects of understanding about what Pa- not completely vanished from respect. number of individuals directly im- the case unclear. That changed terno knew and what his involve- Penn State. “When their perception of that pacted in both situations. when Paterno made headlines. ment may or may not have been,” He still maintains a presence person is challenged, their per- Both situations involve well- Initial feelings of sadness and Orso said. on the university’s campus— in ception of the world comes into liked coaches who some believe confusion surrounding Paterno A few days after Paterno was the university library’s name, in question,” Richards said. “People failed to take significant enough and Sandusky quickly turned into fired, Orso estimated 20,000 stu- merchandise sold in downtown don’t believe because, in many actions against crimes they alleg- angry rioting when news broke dents attended a candlelight vigil stores and on the occasional T- cases, they don’t want to believe.” edly knew were happening. that the Penn State Board of for the victims. shirts on game days. In many ways, Penn State fans Trustees fired the beloved head “It was a really difficult time for While Paterno’s legacy has To email reporter: [email protected]. acted similarly to how Ohio State coach, Orso said. everyone involved,” Orso said. “It been mostly set in stone, the fate Follow her on Twitter at @madsaiken.

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To the Penn State Community:

Among the many memorable experiences available at Penn State are football Saturdays, spent inside Beaver Stadium or in the community beyond. We’ve been credited by others as having the best college game day experience in all of college football. If you haven’t been to a game or participated in related events, go when you can. It’s an experience not to be missed.

But it’s important to remember that the quality of the football experience at Penn State extends to how we treat our team’s competition and the competition’s visiting fans. We are proud of our heritage of sportsmanship, welcoming, and good-natured competitiveness. That heritage is as important to us as our team’s success on the field. It’s a heritage we are obligated to treat well and pass along to those who follow us at Penn State. It’s a characteristic that once achieved sets us apart.

Whether we win or lose, Penn Staters honor the competition and those with whom we compete. We do not belittle the other team or its coaches and certainly not its fans. We do not insult them or make them uncomfortable. We do not do so even if they seem to have done things with which we otherwise disagree. This respect toward the other team, its coaches, and its supporters is what it should mean to be a Penn State fan.

With key games immediately ahead against stiff competition, we ask that you keep these thoughts in mind. How we treat our visiting competition in the coming weekends will tell as much about who we are as the final scores. Let’s honor our school and our community and their rich heritage. Let’s reinforce the Penn State values of respect and responsibility. Let’s give ourselves and our community one more reason to be proud.

Sincerely, Damon Sims Vice President for Student Affairs Student Leaders Roundtable

Mohsin Ali (Blue & White Society) Lauren Harris (NPHC) Kayla Olowin (ARHS) Sam Anawalt (Council of Sustainable Leaders) Johnna Hayward (Smeal Student Council) Danieltta Pantoe (Black Caucus) Thomas Beeby (Senior Class Gift Committee) Cody Heaton (UPUA) Nick Pazuchanics (Lion Ambassadors) Alyssa Berdan (Penn State Homecoming) Michael Hoeschele (Board of Trustees) Francesgladys Pulido (MGC) Cara Bosso (Student Athlete Advisory Board) Mahnoor Khan (Eberly College of Sci. Stud Cncl) Jeremy Perdomo (Dominican Student Assoc.) Elliot Bruce (Black Student Union) Benjamen Kline (Council of Lionhearts) Brianne Pragg (GPSA) Anamaria Calixto (Adult Learners of Penn State) Deja Lewis (NPHC) Courtney Rodrigues (The Panhellenic Council) Greg Carvajal (CCSG) Carrie Lin (Asian Pacific American Caucus) Thomas Reuther (Campus Recreation) Fanta Conde (Muslim Students’ Association) John Lord (IFC) Zach Robinson (Lion Caucus) Raenika Crew (NAACP Penn State) Reagan McCarthy (College Republicans) Samantha Ruland (The Daily Collegian) Cassandra Diehl (College of Ed Student Council) Kelly MCready (THON) Taylor Sapp (Penn State Veteran’s Organization) Katierose Epstein (College Democrats) Clare McHugh (State of State) Tomas Sanchez (Latino Caucus) Jodi Francis (Caribbean Student Assoc.) Maddy Mitchell (Council of Sustainable Leaders) Samantha Schnurman (College of Com Student Cncl) Gabriel Green (Black Graduate Student Assoc.) Ross Michael (The Lion 90.7FM WKPS) Daniel Stauffer (UPAC) Phoebe Millspaugh (Movin’ On) Samantha Whitney (SPA) Brooke Mitchell (LGBTQA Student Roundtable) Marissa Works (Performing Arts Council) Kyle Munro (Off-Campus Student Union) Xin Xia (International Student Council) Emilie Naidoff (Penn State Hillel) Jilan Zhang (Chinese Students & Scholars Assoc.) OPINIONKelly Powers Kara Fesolovich Colsen Ackroyd SePT. 27-30, 2018 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page B3 Let’s respect one another Midterm cramming and paper experienced it first hand from writing will be put on hold this our rival schools. To this day, weekend. OUR VIEW students from other schools It’s white out week. wear shirts and hold up signs This Saturday, Penn State will stating, “Joe Knew,” or making be taking on Ohio State in jokes regarding the Sandusky Beaver Stadium. The game is At College GameDay this weekend, we should sex abuse scandal. set to air in prime time, which We’ve always agreed this compelled ESPN’s College treat everyone with kindness and respect accomplishes nothing GameDay to visit our campus constructive and just attacks ahead of the game. the students and fans of Penn This is the second year in a awake for at least another ten our opponents with some suspended him from coaching State. And even worse, it makes row the show will be hours. respect too. for a few games during the 2018 a joke out of the victims. broadcasting from Penn State’s But that’s no excuse to be a GameDay is famous for the season. However, he returned to It’s not clever, it’s offensive campus. Last year, they covered horrible person. array of signs attendees make the sidelines on Saturday, Sept. and dumb. Penn State’s match-up with the Last year, some students had and bring to hold in the 22. So, while it’s not the same , which bad experiences waiting for background of the hosts in the This discipline from Ohio situation at all, we shouldn’t be was also our annual white out College GameDay because of hopes of getting it displayed on State illustrates they believe hypocritical in our criticisms of game. their fellow students being television. For the most part, there was some wrongdoing by other schools attacking us by GameDay’s visit is exciting verbally abusive and yelling signs are funny and are Meyer, but it wasn’t bad enough displaying signs making for whatever school they are slurs. There is no place for lighthearted jabs at the for him to be fired. For this, we domestic abuse jokes or taking visiting. The university is actions like this in the Penn opposing team. believe Ohio State’s leadership cheap shots at Meyer. broadcasted on television and is State community or in society. But, with Ohio State’s head and Meyer deserve to be At GameDay, tailgating and put on a national stage for every Don’t ruin your time or coach, Urban Meyer, involved in criticized, as this story should during the game, let’s just be college football fan to see. somebody else’s by acting a scandal involving one of his not fade away. cool. Let’s treat one another Every student lining up to get immature and rude. It’s former coaches being accused However, signs just saying with respect and enjoy the into the pit to be right behind supposed to be a fun event for of domestic abuse, there’s “Urban Liar” or some other game. the stage will have to go in the the Penn State to bond over, not bound to be less than tasteful sort of jab about the situation The atmosphere will be wee hours of the morning — fight about. signs. doesn’t criticize the people who incredible whether we win or like around 2 a.m. Being on television, we have Meyer was accused of rightfully deserve to be shamed. lose, so let’s not taint it by Very few people are at their to represent our school and knowingly covering up his Obnoxious signs like this are acting stupid. best at that hour, knowing community well. So, treat each ex-colleague’s misdeeds for a only used to get attention. Oh, and if we do win, please they’re going to have to be other with kindness and treat number of years. 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By Ben Jenkins year, so she had a span of months earned three times. In her entire The Daily Collegian of offseason training where she Tar Heel career, Leath finished just kept developing and develop- with 928 kills, hitting a combined For Penn State graduate ing her game,” Weight said. .218, 624 digs, 183 blocks, 38 transfer Taylor Leath, State As her time at State High assists and 42 service aces. College is home. wound down, Weight remembers After graduating from North Her story in just the type of high school player Carolina with a degree in politi- WOMEN’S central Pennsyl- she developed into. cal science, Leath immediately VOLLEYBALL vania began dur- “She didn’t end up playing her prepared for graduate school and ing fourth grade, junior year due to an injury,” set out to find a solid fit. when her family Weight said. “In her senior year, Something weighing on her moved to the State College area. she was probably one of the best mind was her final year of NCAA Quickly, Leath was immersed players in the entire state of eligibility, which she still had due in the game of volleyball, playing Pennsylvania.” to redshirting her freshman year. in the shadows of one of the great- When the recruiting process Through this, all signs pointed est collegiate volleyball programs began, Leath’s main intention back to where her volleyball cycle in the country. was to use volleyball to get a good began: . A self-proclaimed “gym rat,” education. “It was a no brainer,” Leath Leath and her sister grew up “When I was making my ini- said. around Penn State volleyball. tial decision, it was much more “At Penn State, I knew the Throughout her childhood Leath academically focused,” Leath coach, I knew Nia (Reed) and spent hours at Rec Hall, learning said. “Volleyball was really sec- I knew Bryanna (Weiskircher). the ins and outs of the game from ondary.” I knew I’d be able to transition the man who would eventually Leath didn’t find herself on seamlessly.” become her future head coach, Rose’s radar in that year’s On Sept. 15, wearing Penn Russ Rose. recruiting cycle as there wasn’t State blue and white, Leath re- “Her parents used to, kind of, any room remaining for another corded her 1,000-career collegiate drop her and her sister off in Rec outside hitter in the recruiting kill in a match against American Hall,” Rose said. “I’d teach them class. University. how to play when they were young That meant Penn State wasn’t Leath leads Penn State in kills kids just entering high school.” an option. Though back then, and with 104, is second in digs with Leath remembers those days even now, Rose acknowledged 85 and third in blocks with 27. To well, and she smiles and laughs Leath was talented and deserved most, including her high school while talking about those child- a shot somewhere, even if it coach, the milestone came as no hood memories inside the home wasn’t donning a blue and white Ken Kalbach/Collegian surprise. of Penn State volleyball. jersey. Outside hitter Taylor Leath (43) spikes the ball over the net at Rec Hall “You put all that stuff together, “At that time, I was so young “When she was a senior in high on Saturday, Aug. 25. The Nittany Lions swept the Retrievers 3 sets to 0. with her hard work and the time and dumb,” Leath said. “He’d be school, she was the Gatorade she puts in, and I’m not surprised talking to me and he’s Russ Rose, Player of the Year in the state,” fortable the moment she set foot season career at North Carolina, at all,” Weight said. a legend, and my eyes would just Rose said. “She was a terrific on campus. including numerous conference Now, as both a Penn State be wandering around.” player.” “It felt like a home away from and national awards, coming women’s volleyball player and as Whether Leath took anything For her, not playing for her home,” Leath said. “I chose UNC mostly during her redshirt sopho- someone earning her master’s from those experiences or not, hometown Nittany Lions was because that’s where I wanted to more season in 2016. degree in the Donald P. Bellisa- when she made it to ninth grade, something she was okay with, go.” In that season, Leath was rio College of Communications, her talent was immediately on and something she viewed as Looking back at that decision named the ACC Player of the Leath sometimes thinks about full display. a new opportunity rather than now, Rose knows it was the best Year, as well as a member of the the people playing high school As a freshman, her high school defeat. move for Leath’s career. AVCA All-America Second Team, sports right down the road at head coach Chad Weight made “I had a lot of room to grow,” “I thought North Carolina then, leading the team with 374 kills, State High, just like she was a few the decision to make her a starter Leath said. and now, was a great place for her hitting .252. She also compiled 299 years ago. on the varsity volleyball team. As the decision on where to to go,” Rose said of his program’s digs, 70 blocks, 20 assists and 19 “I hope that I’m able to be some He also realized something play grew closer, Leath began to first-ever grad transfer. “I’m a big service aces. sort of role model,” Leath said. “I right away: Leath already had the focus in on three or four of her top fan of the coach at North Carolina With the importance of aca- hope to be someone they can look ability and work ethic to be a suc- schools. and I thought she would have a demics in mind, Leath was also a up to.” cessful volleyball player at the One stood out the most, how- great career there.” member of the All-ACC Academic highest collegiate level. ever — North Carolina. A school Rose was right, as Leath as- Team and the ACC Academic To email reporter: [email protected]. “She also played club every where she immediately felt com- sembled an impressive three- Honor Roll, an achievement she Follow him on Twitter at @benjenkins67. Jean represents family on and off the field By Matt Knaub Ellie has received from her fa- The Daily Collegian ther, there is one piece that sticks out above the rest. Defender Ellie Jean wears “He really likes to reiterate the blue and white proudly ev- just to keep working really hard ery time she steps on the field — and to not lose where you came just as her father from,” Ellie said. WOMEN’S did years ago. Domingo was born in 1969 in SOCCER However, Jean’s Pedro de Macoris, Dominican father did not don Republic, on the southern coast a Penn State soc- of the country. cer uniform, but rather blue and The city is known for producing white pinstripes for the New many talented big-leaguers, such York Yankees as Sammy Sosa, Robinson Canó, Domingo Jean was pitcher for and Alfonso Soriano. the Yankees in 1993, starting six “I know that his childhood and Samantha Wilson/Collegian games and appearing in another his growing up was much more four, compiling a 4.46 ERA. difficult than mine was,” Ellie Forward Moira Putsch (18) shoots the ball to her teammates during a pentalty corner game against Michigan A minor league journeyman, said. State at the Field Hockey Complex on Sunday, Sept. 23. The Nittany Lions defeated the Spartans 8-0. Domingo spent 14 seasons as a Ellie was born in Chattanooga, player in six MLB farm systems, Tennessee and raised in Coven- as well as a brief stint in an inde- try, Connecticut. She has com- pendent league. peted with the moira Putsch is back and Fast forward 25 years, and his Women’s National Team at the daughter Ellie is playing a dif- U-14, U-15, U-17, U-18, U-20 and ferent sport at an exceptionally U-23 levels, but has not forgotten high level. The redshirt junior her family’s roots. ready to make an impact is in her fourth season with the “Just to understand where you Nittany Lions and is one of the came from, and see how you can By Justin Morganstein coaching staff and do her own realizes that if they want to play anchors of Penn State’s defense. apply and represent your family The Daily Collegian thing. deep into the postseason, then “He’s been a great influence and your bloodshed through what “I was really eager and hon- winning some of the upcoming in my life in terms of just wis- you’re doing,” Ellie said. By the time an athlete’s senior estly annoying everyone on our Big Ten matchups is critical. dom from an elite athlete that In her Penn State career, Ellie season rolls around, they hope to staff,” Putsch said. “But com- “Every Big Ten game is phys- came before me,” Ellie said on has played in 58 games, staring in already have established them- ing back, my teammates really ical and exciting, and I feel that her father. “I’ve asked him a lot 42 of them. selves and play a helped me stay positive because every team steps up their game of tips and tricks of the trade.” She recorded six assists during FIELD freer, less rigid style there were definitely some mo- when they play Penn State and I While baseball and soccer her true freshman season, but and let their respec- ments of frustration along the am honored to be a part of that,” may be very different, the simi- has yet to find the back of the net HOCKEY tive sport come to way for me.” she said. larity of being one of the best at in her collegiate career. them. The reigning Big Ten Player of Putsch has been a member their respective sport remains Visit collegian.psu.edu to read But for a returning All-Amer- the Year had her breakout game of a Big Ten championship win- the same. With all the advice the full story. ican, Big Ten Player of the Year this weekend, as she posted some ning team in 2016 and two teams and team-leading goal scorer, its lofty numbers versus Michigan that have made NCAA tourna- senior season is when an athlete State. Putsch found the back of ments since transferring to once again has to prove that those the net twice and dished out five Penn State. accolades weren’t just in the past. assists en route to an 8-0 blowout The Media, Pennsylvania Add an injured foot into the win against the Spartans. native didn’t start her career mix, and some players would She currently has 14 points on making such an impact for the have trouble recovering not only four goals and six assists, good Nittany Lions, but she was de- physically but mentally as well. for the team’s best. termined to finish there. Not Penn State’s Moira Putsch. Coach Char Morett-Curtiss She started her college ca- Putsch has been able to bounce said that type of offensive skill is reer at the University of Mary- back from a broken foot, which just part of who Putsch is. land but transferred to Penn sidelined her for the entire pre- “She definitely saw how effec- State after her freshman year, season and opener as well. tive she is when she touches the even after being a starter on But the road she faced to get ball and it was possibly a break- Maryland’s Big Ten title win- back to where she now says is out moment for her on Sunday,” ning team and subsequently be- “100 percent” was not easy. Morett-Curtiss said. “She is just a ing named Big Ten Freshman of “Not only did I realize that it competitor in her DNA.” the Year. would be a big transition for me Although Putsch and the rest But even for all of Putsch’s but for my teammates as well,” of the Nittany Lions are excited success during her short stay at Putsch said. about what looks like a return to College Park, her decision to Putsch was very anxious to get form, the state of the entire team transfer turned out to be benefi- Jackson Mills/Collegian back in the mix when the season is what’s always on her mind. cial for both her and Penn State. Ellie Jean (14) eyes down the ball at the 18-yard box at Jeffrey field on began, and it was difficult for her Penn State is currently ranked Visit collegian.psu.edu to Sunday, Sept. 9. Virginia defeated Penn State 2-1. to not just ignore the doctors and seventh in the nation, and Putsch read the full story. The Daily Collegian sPOrTs SePT. 27-30, 2018 | Page B5 Penn State position preview: wingers By Jim Krueger Two other wingers who will The Daily Collegian be expected to step up with the departure of Sturtz are junior As Penn State hits the ice for Brandon Biro and sophomore its exhibition game against Ca- Alex Limoges. nadian school Brock University Biro, who was named an on Oct. 6, it is alternate captain this season, MEN’S time to look at the will look to continue his positive squad’s talented progression in his third season HOCKEY group of wings, with the Nittany Lions. who should again Biro earned 31 points in his take the Big Ten by storm. sophomore season, which as a The Nittany Lions’ offense will major improvement from the 20 look to maintain the rate it has he earned his first season in blue been performing at the last cou- and white. ple of seasons, ranking fourth in With an “A” on his jersey, it’s the nation in total goals scored expected that Biro will provide last season and leading the na- strong attacking prowess on the tion the year before. opposite side of Smirnov. With an already shaky defense With an “A” on his jersey, it is losing several important play- expected that Biro will provide a ers, there is an expectation that Aabha Vora/Collegian strong attacking prowess on the Penn State’s offense will score Forward Denis Smirnov (25) chases after Jack Jenkins (28) during the men’s hockey game against Notre Dame opposite side of Smirnov on the front line. the goals needed to compete in at on Friday, Feb 2. The Fighting Irish defeated the Nittany Lions 5-3. the Big Ten to balance out that Limoges is player Gadowsky deficiency. mentioned in his latest interview The Nittany Lion front line will competitive last year during a In an interview with the Big Ten We have seen what can happen as someone he expects to step up be reeling from the loss of An- season in which a strong offense Network, coach when Smirnov has an entire sea- and improve significantly over drew Sturtz, who left a year early largely carried the Nittany Lions said Sturtz’s production would be son to perform. the coming months. to pursue a career in the NHL into the postseason. replaced “by committee.” In 2016-17, the Colorado Ava- The sophomore’s improvement with the Ottawa Senators. The biggest question on the of- If true, this committee will like- lanche draft pick accumulated comes with more playing time fol- The loss of Sturtz is a substan- fensive side of the puck this sea- ly be led by junior Denis Smirnov. 47 points in 39 games, leading all lowing Sturtz’s departure could tial one, as his 40 points in 37 son will be how Penn State can Smirnov’s production last season NCAA freshmen in points and likely be junior Liam Folkes, games were a huge reason replace the offensive production was limited, missing eight games setting a Penn State record with Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Penn State was able to stay that left when Sturtz did. due to an illness. points and assists. the full story. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENTIT

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