Pretty Or Not, Penn State Is a Contender

Vol. 120, No. 17 Oct. 21-23, 2019 MICAH’S MOMENT

Photo by Caitlin Lee/Collegian Led by Micah Parsons, the Penn State defense delivered another memorable White Out moment with their fourth quarter goal line stand

By Benjamin Ferree arm tackle from Tariq Castro- was that he simply does his job. But as the second half wore on And even though Parsons led The Daily Collegian Fields and looked like he was “He is a special guy, a special for the Penn State defense, Michi- them statistically, he knows it going to reach the edge, but Par- player,” Garrett Taylor said. “I gan began to find holes, ones that was a whole team effort to get the As Micah Parsons sat at the sons was there and delivered a think he’s done a good job making Parsons couldn’t fix himself even victory and every game someone corner of the podium follow- blow sending the quarterback to plays in the framework of the de- though he did his best. different steps up. ing Penn State’s 28-21 win over the Beaver Stadium grass. fense which is something that we Michigan sensed the shift in “Each game you have someone Michigan he was asked about KJ The tone was set for Parsons talk about a lot. momentum as the Wolverines that’s always doing something Hamler and his ability to make on that play and he only got “He doesn’t do things outside drove down to the field to a first good, having a great game,” Par- big plays in big moments. stronger from there. of his call. He is just doing his job and goal, down 28-14 at the start sons said. “We called it tag to- His response was simple. “I just really wanted to help this in the calls and is making special of the fourth quarter. night. Tag whoever is going to get “The greatest players step-up defense,” Parsons said. “I really plays. It’s fun to play behind a guy They sensed a chance to pull to the play first. When you got a when it’s time to step-up.” just wanted to prove to everyone like that. He had a great game, he off an upset in a White Out game. great group of guys, especially up And while Parsons was talk- ‘this is it man.’ I think this defense was flying around.” But first they had to get past front and in the back seven, the ing about his electric teammate, But for one of Parson’s team- Micah Parsons. is for real.” back guys and we’re all trying to he could’ve been talking about Parsons finished the first half mates, he had a little too good of The linebacker came up on go to the ball. himself. with eight total tackles, including a game. second down and made the stop, “Plays are going to happen Penn State’s defense needed four that were solo. “Micah gets on my nerves,” filled the hole on third down for a and you’re going to make a lot of it biggest players in its biggest The linebacker was all over Lamont Wade said jokingly. “We gain of one. moment of the 2019 season to the field, scraping down the line argue every game about who is And all of a sudden it was fourth plays.” date. of scrimmage, filling holes and going to get more tackles. We do down for Michigan. Parsons continued to talk about And on Saturday night, Micah causing havoc for the Michigan that every game.” Shea Patterson met Parsons Hamler in the corner of the po- Parsons was that guy for Penn offense. Wade came into Saturday on a quarterback sneak, but this dium saying, “when you are able State’s defense. Penn State’s ‘wild dogs’ were night’s game second on the team time Patterson won. to make that play when the team Parsons tied his career high unusually quiet on an explosive in tackles, just behind Parsons, But Penn State’s defense didn’t needs you, that’s when you know with 14 tackles, six of which were play standpoint on Saturday who Wade eventually admitted is let this affect them. you are a great player.” solo, and played a big role in the night, but what they did was ab- one of his favorite players to be on The next Michigan drive, the On Saturday night, in the White gritty performance of the Nittany sorb blocks and allow the lanes the field with. Wolverines drove all the way to Out game, Parsons made those Lions defense. for Parsons to fill and make so “He is a dog,” Wade said. the goal line with a chance to tie, plays. It started for Parsons on the many plays. “Whenever he say ‘he got this’ I but on fourth down a dropped Parsons was the great player. second play of the game. According to safety Garrett believe him. I put my trust into pass in the end zone meant that Shea Patterson pulled the ball Taylor, another reason Parsons him. It is great being on the field Penn State’s strongest unit all To email reporter: [email protected]. on a zone read, shrugged off an was able to make so many plays with guys like that.” season did enough to clinch a win. Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree.

MY VIEW | DYLAN JACOBS Pretty or not, Penn State is a contender

There were plenty of games There were mistakes made disappointment. learned from the mistakes from “This brotherhood that we last season where Penn State across the board, but when a play But in the offseason, this team the ones that came before have right now on the de- had its back against the wall. needed to happen, the Nittany worked hard in preparation for them. fensive side of the ball is No team, no Lions made it happen. moments like this, and it wasn’t What the Nittany tremendous,” Parsons matter the talent, “We didn’t play our best in all going to waste it. Lions want to achieve is said. “I think that’s can play a perfect three phases tonight, but we “It really shows how much right in front of them. the difference right game every week. played well enough to win the time and work we put in in the They will be a top-6 now.” It’s all about game,” James Franklin said. offseason, spring ball, to close team eight weeks Who knows how the response “We played really good compli- out games,” running back Ricky into the season. this season will when facing that mentary football. We made plays Slade said. They now play end, but when adversity. when it was needed. We made “I’d say we’re really proud of tough, but win- a team is so Last year, the big plays on defense when it was that.” nable road close-knit Nittany Lions needed. We made big plays on In the second half, the Nittany games like they are, didn’t have success in these offense when it was needed and Lion offense couldn’t do much in the anything can scenarios. the same thing on special teams. of anything, so the defense was next happen. On Saturday, Penn State was “We will critique the heck out constantly on the ropes. few “I feel like far from perfect. of this, find a way to get bet- But they were ready to step up. this year we But it fought through the ter. We will enjoy it the rest of “I know we put in the work weeks. have more adversity, showing that this is a tonight. We are 1-0, that is always in the summer and the spring,” Fighting for of a sense of team that’s tough to beat. the goal.” Castro-Fields said. the big prize togetherness, “Every great fighter ends up Last year, Penn State couldn’t “So I knew we were going to be comes later. brotherhood,” on the ropes,” linebacker Micah hold on to leads like this against ready when our time was called. Who knows cornerback Lamont Parsons said. “It’s how you fight the likes of Appalachian State, Our offense needed us and we what lies ahead Wade said. “These back.” Ohio State and Michigan State, stepped up.” a few weeks from now. guys are my brothers. This Penn State defense faced and it cost them against the This team stepped up in a way But for right When we go out there, adversity for the first time this Buckeyes and Spartans. that not many have had under now, Penn State we tell each other every season. It was actually tested, Those games now serve as les- James Franklin. His struggles is in it. It’s in the game ‘I’m playing for you, and for a while, Michigan was sons for this team. against ranked teams is common race. I got you.’ I told Sean, having success. “Last year we kind of lost knowledge at this point. Many KJ, Noah ‘I’m playing for The Wolverines methodically games that came down to the But in back-to-back weeks, people you.’ And they told me the moved the ball down the field wire like that,” cornerback Tariq Penn State has gotten two wins outside of same thing. I know they’re

on multiple drives in the second Castro-Fields said. “So I’m super over tough ranked competition. the team playing for me, I know they

ee/Collegian L half, and appeared to wear down proud of the guys to be able to They weren’t pretty games. may not Caitlin got my back. Penn State’s defense. finish. It means a whole lot.” They weren’t technically sound have ex- “So I feel like that sense of But when the game was on the This felt like a game that Penn games. pected it, but togetherness and brotherhood line, the defense did just enough State was destined to lose. If this There were many problems these players we got is amazing right now. It’s to get it done, and it knew it was last year’s team, it probably on many different facets of the know really special.” would. would have. team. that they “It was a matter of when we A 21-0 lead quickly evaporated, But none of that matters. are a family Dylan Jacobs is a senior majoring in were going to get that stop and and it seemed like the Nittany They were 1-0 this week. They and the chemistry print/digital journalism and is The Daily how we were going to get that Lions were heading for second were 1-0 last week. they have helps when Collegian’s football editor. His email is stop,” Parsons said. straight White-Out This is a young team, but it has they step on the field. [email protected]. Page 2 | Oct. 21-23, 2019 local The Daily Collegian The HUB serves as a late night oasis after dark By Conner Goetz For the Collegian

The HUB-Robeson Center sits in the center of the University Park ecosystem, allowing thousands of students, staff and visitors to pass through its doors and enjoy the multitude of restaurants, classes and activi- ties available daily. But at night — it’s a whole other world. Gone is the familiar hubbub of countless con- versations, footsteps and music, and in its place is an unexpected silence, infrequently punctuated by the hum of a distant vacuum cleaner. This is the HUB at night. After the crowds have gone home and even the Star- bucks is closed, a few stragglers find comfort in the newfound peace and quiet. “During the day it’s packed, pretty lively and loud. At 4 a.m., its empty, pin drop silence, you feel like you’re the only one awake in the world,” Sanjana Saji said. Saji (senior-business management) is among the se- lect few on campus that takes advantage of the HUB’s late night tranquility. She goes there to study after everyone else has gone home. “I can sit where ever I want, it’s a lot quieter, less distractions and people,” Saji said. Zihao Wang also appreciates the lack of distractions, especially during midterm season. “Usually the HUB is empty [at the middle of the night] … it’s more convenient,” Wang (senior-biological engineering) said. While other spots around campus may offer more IT support and have late night staff in order to help with research, the HUB’s open spaces help some students focus on their work more effec- tively. “[I] generally don’t like going to the library, is just too close and compact,” Shivani Rathod said. Rathod (senior-biological science and health professions) prefers the HUB for this reason, and doesn’t like the cramped feel of the stacks late at night. Although a short walk away from the majority of the housing areas on campus, some upperclassmen who live off campus still prefer the HUB as their primary study venue. “[I] can’t focus in my apartment, [the] library’s too quiet for me, the HUB’s a nice medium, it’s not too crazy,” Nina Matulis said. Matulis (senior-forensic science) who lives off campus, still regularly makes the com- mute, and is in the HUB “a couple days a week.” Matulis prefers the HUB over the library because of the wide variety of food options available, several of which are open late. Many underclassmen who have the luxury of on- campus dorms also said they prefer the HUB for late night study sessions. Dorms are “usually too loud or too distract- ing, you see someone you know” according to Will Wilson. Wilson (freshman-plant sciences) has found the HUB to be one of the premier study spots on campus, especially when his peers in East Halls stay up all Samantha Wilson/Collegian night. Students study in the HUB Robeson Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16. New restaurant ‘Bistrozine’ brings Asian fusion eats

By Ashley Hayford Vegan options and spice levels are indi- The Daily Collegian cated on the menu, making it easy for customers to gauge their interest in the meal State College’s recently opened Asian they choose. fusion restaurant Bistrozine, located at Beverages range from milkshakes to 409 E. Calder Way, offers a wide-ranging puree juices, along with an extensive tea selection of beverages, dim sum and des- selection. serts — diversifying it from other Asian Every drink is dressed to please the eateries in downtown State College. eye. For instance, the cookies and cream Upon entering, guests are greeted by milkshake is dressed with cookie but- contemporary and minimalistic decor. ter whipped cream, cookie crumbs and a The restaurant has a booth and table Twix bar, and the mango monster juice has setting, and there is a selection of swing balled mango swirled at the bottom of the seating by tall glass windows that look glass and is topped with whipped cream over Calder Way. and mango sherbet. Additionally, there is a large window Teas are served in an elegant glass tea- looking into the kitchen that allows cus- pot, and they vary from traditional blends tomers to watch the kitchen staff cook and to hybrids. plate dishes. The restaurant carries a premium se- From 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. guests can in- lection of Chinese oolong, sinseng, white dulge in the restaurant’s lunch menu, and green teas, and blends like passion “Dim Sum and Then Some.” fruit lychee, strawberry lemon and mixed The checklist-style menu showcases a fruit. variety of dim sum-styled cuisine, accom- Shareables at the eatery showcase panied by a customer’s choice of tea. their Asian-fusion ideas. Typical Asian Traditional options including Cha Shao dishes like edamame and spring rolls are Bao and Xia Jiao are offered in bite size featured on the menu, along with Ameri- portions. However, more contemporary canized versions of bacon cheeseburger shareable dishes on the lunch menu in- dumplings and popcorn chicken. clude waffles from classic fruit waffles to Rice and ramen are sure to satisfy any buffalo chicken. customer’s craving. From the chicken Regular menus are provided at any fried rice to the drunken noodles, the time. According to its website, the eatery’s dishes are offered in generous por- traditional menu has multiple sections tions and either have a twist or are including something to drink, tea, some- garnished to fit the overall aesthetic of the thing to share, rice and ramen and some- restaurant. thing sweet. Some dishes go beyond the category’s I got to try out some dishes at the restau- name like lemongrass tilapia and grilled rant along with my roommate. Although beef ribs. we didn’t try the dim sum, we heard rave Finally for dessert, the fusion aspect reviews of the cha shao bao and chi jiao zi comes back to the menu, as well as keep- from other customers in attendance. ing some American favorites. We tried the tonkatsu pork ramen and Strawberry cheesecake, red velvet spicy beef miso ramen, which we paired cake and fried twinkies are served up for with coffee on the rock and bright and bub- customers that prefer to stick to the clas- bly drinks. sics, while the restaurant offers mochi We both enjoyed our experience with ice cream, chocolate matcha lava cake the great food and even better hospitality. and avocado affogato to those that want a It was a very intimate setting and we more adventurous experience. were served quickly. The prices are justified considering the To email reporter: [email protected]. large portion sizes. Follow her on Twitter at @theyoungknope.

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U. Ed. STA 19-185 OPINIONElena Rose Lindsey Toomer Colsen Ackroyd Oct. 21-23, 2019 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Page 3 Turning Point USA’s speakers spread hate, not conservatism

Penn State’s chapter reasonably limited. of Turning Point USA OUR VIEW Avallone and Ben- will bring two YouTubers jamin take pride in to speak on campus this Carl Benjamin and Hunter Avallone are not the spreading hate about week — Carl Benjamin, groups who are already better known as Sargon right voices to share experiences with censorship oppressed. of Akkad, and Hunter Hopefully, those in Avallone — to discuss from Avallone depicting revolve around threaten- Benjamin to talk about attendance at Turning matters regarding an alleged message he ing marginalized group why they were censored Point USA’s event will censorship. received from YouTube, of people should not be without further project- see the two’s deplorable Benjamin brands Avallone’s YouTube invited to speak at the ing the hateful messages true colors through what himself as an anti- channel was suspended university. they promote. will likely transpire: feminist and caused due to violations of The alleged purpose It is disappointing Avallone and Benjamin’s commotion for tweeting “community guidelines.” behind the talk is to Turning Point USA notoriously hateful, un- at a member of the Brit- Since then, he has discuss censorship of chose Benjamin and educated and disgrace- ish Parliament facing regained access. “big technology,” which Avallone over others ful rhetoric. rape threats that “[he] Turning Point USA pertains to Avallone and who may have been able A discussion on cen- wouldn’t even rape has every right to bring Benjamin in the sense to speak to their experi- sorship does not have to [her].” “conservative” speakers that they were banned ences with censorship be rooted in potentially Avallone is known to campus. But bringing from specific social on mature and civil hateful speech, but it’s for a video he published speakers like Benjamin media platforms. levels. looking like Turning to YouTube titled “The and Avallone, known for Platforms like You- On its website, Penn Point USA’s event could Truth About Transgen- hateful rhetoric — and Tube and Twitter can State lists policies about shape up to be just that. ders,” where he criti- then labeling that hate ban those who publish intolerance directed The organization cizes members of the as “conservatism” — hateful rhetoric at their toward students and fac- could have an opportu- LGBTQ community, add- crosses a line. discretion, but these ulty, but does not explic- nity to start a productive ing to hateful discourse It is important that users can still find other itly state requirements conversation about cen- that already exists about the university hosts platforms — like the talk for speakers on campus. sorship. Unfortunately, transgender people. speakers from a variety hosted by Turning Point Free speech is protected though the event hasn’t Benjamin was banned of views in order to cater USA — to continue voic- in this country and on even happened yet, the from Twitter in response toward the entire Penn ing these thoughts. Penn State’s campus. opportunity for civil con- to the above tweet, and State community. But Turning Point USA But when groups of versation to transpire his YouTube channel “diverse” views are not can claim the event will people feel threatened at the talk might as well was demonetized by the synonymous with “hate- be held just to discuss by messages someone is be scorched already by platform. According to ful” views — individu- censorship, but it is im- sending on our campus, virtue of who its guest an April Instagram post als’ whose “opinions” possible for Avallone and speech should be speakers are.

MY VIEW | Cassandra Kidwell The meme takeover: Reflecting on the use of memes since their origin Two weeks ago, President video would be effective to post The effectiveness of memes approach did not hit the mark Donald Trump tweeted the — and many corporations feel in marketing is seen by creat- as many called the tweet famous Nickelback meme from the same about memes. ing a casual bond between cor- insensitive to the war going on. Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. the music video From the downloading of poration and consumer, as if Lastly, and most importantly, State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. “Photograph,” trash-meme apps like iFunny the corporation is a person is the simple humor of a good with a caption in on my iPod Touch, the large that can reply and joke with meme. Memes are easy, and all caps “LOOK text, stand-out meme photo consumers. Board of Editors they develop with a society. Editor in Chief AT THIS PHO- was integrated into my inter- Elon Musk, the face of Tesla There is a reason dated Elena Rose TOGRAPH.” net humor since I was young, demonstrates the feeling of a memes like Bad News Brian, Managing Editor The video along with many casual con- Rickrolling, and the immense Tyler King showed the other genera- “The effectiveness sumer, corpo- amount of troll faces, are no Digital Managing Editor meme of Chad tions around me. ration rela- Kidwell of memes in market- longer in use — memes are David Eckert Kroeger holding It seems when tionship in constantly changing with the Opinions Editor a framed photo of former Vice any worldly ing is seen by creat- being very humor of creators and readers. and News Social Media Editor President Joe Biden, his son event happens, ing a casual bond active on Mass replication of memes is Lindsey Toomer Hunter Biden, along with a memes are cre- social media. also an easy form of consump- News Editor between corporation Maddie Aiken man labeled “Ukraine Gas ated, but why are With 26 mil- tion. The word “meme” actual- Assistant News Editor Exec” and another unnamed they so common- and consumer...” lion followers, ly stems from an ancient individual, as the famous lyrics ly used? he posts jokes, Lauren Fox Cassandra Kidwell Greek work “mimeme” mean- Features & Investigation Editor played in the background. One reason memes and ing “that which is imitated.” Lilly Forsyth The best part of the Trump could be the brand While the premise of memes Arts & Lifestyle Editor meme fiasco was that it was community updates, and is certainly replication of pic- Chelsea Kun removed by Nickelback due to engagement memes create. is a big reason why I personal- tures and topics — like the two Sports Editor copyright issues. This is a Despite the offensive humor ly became aware of Tesla and month “Storm Area 51” meme Matt Lingerman meme within itself — Canadian that may come out of memes, kept following the company. that seemed to never go away Assistant Sports Editor Rock band Nickelback copy they truly have the power to But, memes can sometimes — they keep many enticed in Jake Aferiat strikes United States President engage internet communities take a bad turn, as seen by the seeing what kind of meme Assistant Sports Editor Trump for use of music in locally, or even worldwide. U.S. Airforce when they variation could develop. Shane Connelly learned that memes and war, Football Editor meme, and as a result the song The sometimes offensive But the cycle continues: cur- saw a nearly 40 percent surge nature of memes cannot be are not a good mix. During the Dylan Jacobs rent memes will ultimately in listens between Oct. 2 and taken too seriously — as that sensation of the Yanny vs. Lau- Multimedia Editor become old memes, we will Oct. 3, according to Neilsen is a big part of meme content. rel debacle (which one did you Jack Hirsh move on, and those who make music data. Taking an idea that may anger hear from the recording), the Photo Editor memes will keep on meme-ing. I am unsure whether Trump the world, like political climate U.S Air Force tried to join in on Caitlin Lee Assistant Photo Editor requested his media team to or social situations and “memi- the fun, tweeting that the Tali- Cassandra Kidwell is a sophomore make the video or if it was fying” it, adds humor and light- ban would much rather be Aabha Vora majoring in print & digital journalism and To contact News Division: found from a random user, but heartedness to a touchy sub- hearing Yanny or Laurel, rath- is a columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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By Evan Patrick The Daily Collegian

Three plays in the second half shaped the outcome of the an- nual White Out game in Beaver Stadium — they were all made by FOOTBALL KJ Hamler. It looked like Penn State would be able to ride out a multiple score lead after an explosive first half, but then the offense stalled out, giving Michigan a chance. After going up 21-0, the Nittany Lions had five straight drives that ended in punts, and Michigan crawled its way back into the con- test. But on that sixth drive, Hamler took the top off the Wolverines defense for a 53-yard score and in- jected the fourth-largest crowd in Beaver Stadium history with the energy it had been lacking since the first half. “I knew as soon as I looked at the coverage,” Hamler said. Michigan’s defense seemed lost pre-snap, and when the weak side safety stepped up, Hamler Caitlin Lee/Collegian took his route to that side of the Wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) celebrates a touchdown during the White Out game against Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 19. field, leaving his defender in the dust and was in acres of space. hand,” Sean Clifford said. “I’m the offense hadn’t done anything end — but not without one last bit “I haven’t played running “That was just coverage recog- just trying to get him the ball in five drives — it looked like of magic from No. 1. back since little league, so that nition, basically, me reading the as much as possible, you know, another three and out was on tap. The defense did its job, and was something new for me,” coverage and picking the right we talked about it in high school “If I had to choose [my favor- shut down what would end up Hamler said. route,” Hamler said. “Most of the and now just everything coming ite play] I would choose the third being Michigan’s last offensive “It was a hard hit but I had time I have three different op- together, it’s very cool.” down conversion that I made, effort. to do what I had to do for the tions in a play, so just reading the Hamler fin- it was a read- “We really had to stay calm, team.” coverage recognition and it was ished the night “Last year we lost route, I caught a I think the defense did a heck The receiver, and part-time just wide open for me. I just thank with six recep- the White Out, I slant across the of a job on that goal line stand,” running back, was hurt on the the lineman for holding up and tions for 108 really wasn’t going middle, keeping Hamler said. “That really play, but eventually walked off the thank [Sean Clifford] for putting it yards and two our team alive, I helped us and gave us way more field under his own power, and to there, we’ve been practicing that touchdowns, but home with a loss think that helps confidence.” the crowd chanting his name. all week.” Hamler’s favor- under my belt, so us confidence- But when Penn State got the “I wasn’t nervous, I was tell- The relationship between ite play wasn’t wise and field ball back deep inside its own ter- ing everybody on the offense Clifford and Hamler is something the explosive us as a team, we position-wise as ritory, the team needed a first ‘this is how legends are made, special, and it continues to grow 53-yard touch- stuck it out, we ride well.” down to run out the clock fully. we gotta do something legendary as the season goes on. down, it was together we die Hamler con- Two plays gained seven yards, right now,’” Hamler said. “Last The two have known each other actually the play verted, giving and with just under two minutes year we lost the White Out, I re- dating back to high school when before. together.” the offense its remaining, the Nittany Lions’ ally wasn’t going home with a loss Clifford recruited Hamler to join On third down first first down offense was faced with a third under my belt, so us as a team, we KJ Hamler him at Penn State, with the pitch and five, backed in what seemed down and three to convert for the stuck it out, we ride together we that nights like these were what up in their own Wide Receiver like forever, and win. die together.” the future held. territory, the the very next The junior receiver took the “I’m just so excited that he’s Nittany Lions had just given up a play was the touchdown that end- handoff from his quarterback and To email reporter: [email protected]. playing so well, he’s the hot touchdown to the Wolverines and ed up being the difference in the ran it up the middle. Follow him on Twitter at @evan7patrick. Clifford still feels he has more to show By Caleb Wilfinger against a stout Michigan front The Daily Collegian seven were imperative in the 28- 21 victory. All season long, Sean Clif- More importantly, he finished ford has exuded nothing but the game without a turnover, confidence. making it the fifth game in his And why seven starts that the quarterback shouldn’t he be has not turned the ball over. FOOTBALL confident? “It’s definitely a big thing that I After all, Clif- can minimize those mistakes, but ford is undefeated in his first I have to give the offensive line, seven starts at the collegiate lev- the receivers and running backs el, and is a big reason why some credit,” Clifford said. Penn State fans are dreaming “I’m proud that I’ve only turned about big things for this season. the ball over twice [this season], But as the redshirt sophomore but at the same time, I know that quarterback sat in Penn State’s I shouldn’t have two turnovers media room following the biggest because they were both my fault.” win of his career as a starter, he Despite an already strong still had some reservations about season under center, the young his performance at this point in quarterback is clearly not satis- the season. fied with “good enough”, and still “I think I’ve played well, cer- wants to take his game to the next tainly well enough to win games,” level. Clifford said. “But at the same Part of that is determining how time, I know that I’m not playing he should approach a key aspect my best football yet and I can do of his game, one that has been an so much more for the team.” essential component to Clifford’s On Saturday, Clifford didn’t weekly approach for as long as he play a perfect game, but it was can remember. about as good as the Nittany To his teammates and coaches, Caitlin Lee/Collegian Lions could have hoped for. Clifford is a fierce competitor. But Quarterback Sean Clifford (14) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the White Out game against Clifford finished the game with throughout this season, the Cin- Michigan on Saturday, Oct. 19. No. 7 Penn State defeated No. 16 Michigan 28-21. a relatively pedestrian statline cinnati native has made it a point through the air — 14-of-25 for 182 of personal emphasis to bottle up “I’ve been trying to figure out the second of which stopped a defenses that can offer some sort yards — but his four total touch- that competitive fire and not let it what kind of quarterback I want 14-0 Wolverines run and would of resistance, but not great or downs and poise in the pocket consume him. to be,” Clifford said. end up being the game-winning exceptional.” “In high school, I was always touchdown for Penn State. It’s safe to say that the young a vocal guy — and I still want to “We just wanted Sean [Clif- quarterback passed Howard’s be that guy — but now I’m trying ford] to have opportunities to get test on Saturday, and did it mostly to stay calm and the ball to KJ on his own volition. settle down during “Now I’m trying [Hamler] as On a day in which the Nittany games. I think that to stay calm and much as pos- Lions were punched in the mouth helps me focus and sible,” James by a solid Michigan team and give us the best settle down dur- Franklin said. didn’t get much production from chance to win.” ing games. I think “He’s doing their stable of running backs, Clif- That competitive some really ford took the reigns of the offense fire and resilience that helps me nice things for and showed poise and leadership was under control focus and give us us in terms down the stretch. in the first half, and of managing So while he will analyze the with it came the the best chance to the game, and tape in the coming days and de- return of the deep win.” he’s grow- vise ways to take his game up a ball to Penn State’s ing with each notch, Saturday was still a big attack. Sean Clifford start.” step forward for Sean Clifford, In previous Prior to Quarterback and the rest of this Penn State games, the Nittany Saturday’s team. Lions struggled matchup, for- “There was never a time in this with the deep ball. Either the tim- mer Heisman Trophy-winning game where any of us were looking had been off between Clifford wide receiver — and current ing around feeling like we weren’t and a receiver, or the throw by ESPN College GameDay panel- going to win,” Clifford said. Clifford was slightly off and it re- ist — Desmond Howard men- “That’s the mentality that I’ve sulted in the Nittany Lions being tioned that he was not yet sold on learned from all of the work we unable to capitalize on explosive Clifford, or this Penn State team, did in the spring and summer, plays. until the first-year starter proved and I try to play with that same But on Saturday night, Clifford himself against the best the Big level of intensity because I don’t hit Pat Freiermuth for the first Ten has to offer. want to let those guys down.” Samantha WIlson/Collegian touchdown of the game. He then “I have to see [Sean] Clifford Quarterback Sean Clifford (14) celebrates with wide receiver KJ Hamler connected with KJ Hamler on against better competition,” How- To email reporter: [email protected]. (1) after the win against Michigan at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 19. two deep throws for touchdowns, ard said. “He’s been good against Follow him on Twitter at @caleb_wilfinger. The Daily Collegian Sports Oct. 21-23, 2019 | Page 5 How Alaska molded Guy Gadowsky

By Max Jordan record GPA percentage and The Daily Collegian single-season game attendance. “He affected my life in so many For a town where the average positive ways. At times I hated January temperature is a high of him because he was so hard to zero degrees, Fairbanks, Alaska play for,” Keith said. and its 31,000 resi- “He was just in it for the right dents have a pas- reasons. He was just trying to MEN’S sion and love for make you a better human rather HOCKEY college hockey — than make you a better hockey largely because player.” of a team Guy Gadowsky helped build. *** After Gadowsky had finished There may be conventional up three years as the head coach wisdom that recruiting would and director of hockey operations be a concern when it comes to a for the now-defunct Fresno Fal- state as isolated as Alaska. cons, a member of the West Coast The Penn State brand and Hockey League, he got a call from logo is enough to draw kids from University of Alaska-Fairbanks around the country, but the Na- that would change the course of nooks don’t quite have that ad- his life. vantage. “[There] happened to be an This year’s UAF roster in- opening and I got a call say- cludes no native-Alaskans; Penn ing I might be a good fit,” State has six players from its own Gadowksy said. state. Ken Minamoto/Collegian That was that — after his own But Gadowsky didn’t have the collegiate hockey career at Colo- Coach Guy Gadowsky looks toward the play during the men’s hockey game against Alaska-Fairbanks at the same problems when he led the rado College, Gadowsky would Pegula Ice Arena on Oct. 17. The No. 9 Nittany Lions defeated the Nanooks, 7-0. Nanooks. finally be behind an NCAA bench. “We had a number of Alaskans For five years, Gadowsky guid- associate general manager for Princeton and the last eight at I find very similar is the passion and we had a number of west- ed the Nanooks away from medi- the Surrey Eagles, a member Penn State, and has been behind of the community to support the ern Canadians that were close ocrity and put them in a position of the British Columbia Hockey the bench of teams that have be- hockey teams,” Gadowsky said, in proximity,” Gadowsky said. to succeed. League, and he played at UAF come perennial contenders in “and I absolutely love that about “That’s what we recruited to.” Before Gadowsky, it was a from 2000 to 2004, Gadowsky’s college hockey. UAF.” Keith happened to be in the team that hadn’t won more than final four seasons. Continued success means The Penn State community and right place at the right time when 14 games in a season in five Even though prior to Gad- more fans show up for Penn State its dedication to sports was a big Gadowsky and Co. reached out to years, the year before they joined owsky, UAF had been hovering games, but to Gadowsky the size draw for Gadowsky in coming to recruit him. the Central Collegiate Hockey in mediocrity, Gadowsky refused of Alaska’s fanbase is no reason Happy Valley. “Something happened with Association to settle for mediocre and always to discount what the Nanooks are The ironic part, though, is that one of the recruits and I was a After two rebuilding years, had a high standard. doing out west. it’s Gadowsky who likely injects late-bloomer type. I had just won Gadowsky’s third season ended “He never faltered away from “I think Penn Staters would passion into these programs. the fastest skater in my league,” with a CCHA Coach of the Year being easy on you in that way,” love the experience to go up there But when you look at Gad- Keith told the Collegian. award, and he got the team to No. Keith said. and see a game,” Gadowsky said. owsky’s achievements — es- “In Alaska, we play on Olympic 11 nationally with over 20 wins in “You always respected where “That’s a packed house and it’s a pecially off the ice and how he ice, so that drew some attention.” his final year. he was coming from because he lot of fun and it would draw a lot molded people beyond just being For Gadowsky, it was impor- “He was demanding, he was always had good communication of similarities with Pegula Ice athletes — maybe it shouldn’t tant to get the kind of players that tough, he had certain standards that way.” Arena for sure.” be so surprising that he’s the would be a great match in Alaska that he didn’t fall away from, but While the Carlson Center in catalyst for passion and becomes — people who loved the adven- you respected him . . . and [he *** Fairbanks has about 1,500 fewer someone who’s easy to rally ture and freedom of being in such was] approachable at the same Now, Gadowsky is nearly 4,000 seats than Pegula, the energy in- around. a naturally rich place, but who time,” one of Gadowsky’s former miles away from where his jour- side the arenas both make for an At UAF, Gadowsky set multiple would also be committed to hard players Cam Keith told The Daily ney began and is in his 16th year energetic gameday experience. on-ice records including wins in work on the ice. Collegian over the phone. as a head coach. “The size of the schools are a season, but also for important Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Keith is the head coach and He spent seven years at very different, but one thing that categories off the ice, namely the full story. Lion slist Crossword BUY IT SELL' IT RENT IT THE PA DEPARTMENT of Labor students/guests ($1300 PM) with & Industry, Office of Vocational 3-4 free parking available, up to ATTENTION Rehabilitation will be holding pub- August 10, 2020, please call at NOTICE OF MEETINGS The lic meetings throughout the state 814-571-7624. 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Caitlin Lee/Collegian Samantha Wilson/Collegian Tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) celebrates a touchdown during the Cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5), safety Lamont Wade (38) White Out game against Michigan at Beaver Stadium on Oct. 19. and safety Jaquan Brisker (7) celebrate an interception. WHITE OUT WIPEOUT Caitlin Lee/Collegian Quarterback Sean Clifford (14) rings the victory bell after the win against Michigan.

Lily LaRegina/Collegian Ken Minamoto/Collegian Linebacker Micah Parsons (11) tackles Michigan running Wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) catches the ball for a touchdown in the second quarter. back Hassan Haskins (25).