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Picutred: Micah Parsons Photo by: Samantha Wilson/Collegian Penn State-Pitt, Chapter 100: The Goal-Line Stand By Benjamin Ferree formation, with no receivers The open receiver in the end Fourth-and-goal Penn State didn’t block the kick. The Daily Collegian out wide. zone never had a chance at re- Kessman’s right leg connect- Pitt was losing by seven with Pickett took the snap and faked ceiving the ball. ed with the ball and it thumped 4:59 left in the game. Beaver Stadium was a wall of a hand-off. “I made a move inside and I al- off the left upright and bounced Pickett trotted off the field and noise. It was play action. The same most got free and I had to make harmlessly to the ground. Alex Kessman, Pitt’s redshirt ju- Nearly every one of the 108,000 thing the Panthers burned the the play,” Brown said. “Should’ve “I just took off running,” safety fans were on their feet as Pitt Penn State defense with on the made the sack but he got it off and nior kicker, came on the field. Garrett Taylor said. “I just took lined up at the Penn State 30- 4th-and-1 just a few plays earlier. it was incomplete.” Pitt was going to the chip shot off running with my fists up be- yard line with 6:24 left in the 100th Cam Brown shot through The ball fell in the endzone with field goal to get points on the cause that was huge. Huge, huge meeting between the Panthers the line but Pickett was able to nobody around. Jaquan Brisker, board. part of the game.” and Penn State. scramble and avoid the sack but the closest defensive back in the “The decision they made was “We really showed how gritty Pitt was facing a 2nd-and-19 ended up throwing the ball away. area, pumped his first as the ball making sure they get points,” we were on the goal line and down by seven. The Panthers, a “We got after touched the near- Franklin said. “If they get points forced a field goal and they few plays earlier converted on a the quarterback, “I just took off ly perfect grass in at that time then the next time missed it. All we had to do was 4th-and-1 and were driving. made him un- Beaver Stadium. they get the ball, a touchdown close out from there.” As the fans continued to yell, comfortable and running with my Beaver Stadi- wins the game for them rather Beaver Stadium was shaking. Kenny Pickett, Pitt’s quarter- he wasn’t about fists up because um got louder. than tie… They had confidence in The Penn State defense ran back, collected the snap. to throw the ball Brown, who their defense that they would stop off the field with its job accom- Pickett took his drop and felt well,” Johnson that was huge. has made count- us and get back on the field.” plished. But the game wasn’t over. pressure from Shaka Toney on said. less big plays in In the 2018 season, Kessman “I looked to the sideline,” his backside and then delivered Huge, huge part of his time at Penn hit four 50-yard plus field goals Brown said. “I told everyone ‘it’s the ball. Second-and- the game.” State made an- setting a program record. on us, there is still time on the He heaved it toward the end other. Kessman lined up for the 19- board, the game’s not over.’” zone and Taysir Mack went up goal “He’s 6-foot-5, yard field goal on the left hash. The game certainly wasn’t over and got it. “I mean, I Garrett Taylor long and reck- He looked up and saw the Bea- and Penn State’s defense had to Mack beat two Penn State de- can’t even take Penn State safety less,” Parsons ver Stadium Stripe Out crowd on come back on the field, they had fenders to the ball and hauled it you through it,” said. “I’ve never its feet. to make another stop, and just in. Brown said. “Just seen someone “We were extra protective of like on the goal line, they finished, “There’s not much to say,” line- play by play, hon- that big play so there being a fake on that play,” they executed. backer Micah Parsons said. “It estly. We take our low. Johnson said. “We’re always confident as a was a great catch, great throw, all mindset play by play. We grit our “He’s going to make a lot of The ball was snapped and defense but that was just one around it was a great play.” teeth and we couldn’t let them plays for us and he has been mak- it wasn’t a fake. Pitt’s holder of those moments or situations “We played our best defense score.” ing a lot of plays for us so Cam grabbed the ball, placed it on the where we really executed,” Tay- and they made a great catch. It’s The Panthers gave Penn State is an essential part for this de- grass. lor said. “I think everyone was just football. It’s nothing much a different look on second down. fense.” “We work on trying to block happy with how we finished that you can think it’s next play men- Pickett lined up in the pistol But Penn State’s defense kicks all the time and it’s an em- drive and executed.” tality.” with a back to his right and a back wasn’t done, it still had fourth phasis of making that three less Beaver Stadium got nearly si- behind him. down, they needed one more stop points on special teams,” Brown To email reporter: [email protected]. lent. With Beaver Stadium going to preserve their lead. said. Follow him on Twitter at @BFerree. Pitt, who dominated the first crazy, Pickett called for a snap half against Penn State, seem- and it was a read option. Pickett ingly had a golden opportunity to made the read and pulled the ball tie the game late. The Panthers but there was no running room. had the ball at the 1-yard line, and Garrett Taylor was there with knew the upset was within reach. force to meet the quarterback. They knew how close they were and Pickett was stopped behind to winning the 100th meeting the line of scrimmage. and possibly final game between “The defense was going with Penn State and Pitt, a rivalry the mantra ‘it’s on us’ and it’s game dripped in tradition. something we’ve been saying all year,” Brown said. First-and-goal Beaver Stadium roared. Following the previous play “They started at the one-yard Penn State cornerback Dono- line and were going backward,” van Johnson was helped off the James Franklin said. field holding his shoulder, which Penn State was two plays away allowed Penn State’s defense a from making the unlikely goal chance to regroup on the sideline. line stand. And they knew what they need- ed to accomplish and what was Third-and-goal next. Pitt lined up in a strong I for- “We were just talking about mation a few feet behind where how we weren’t going to let them they were on the previous play. score,” linebacker Jan Johnson Pickett took the snap and rolled said. to his right, but immediately Samantha Wilson/Collegian “We’re gonna do whatever we Brown was there and Pickett can to prevent a touchdown.” heaved the ball towards the end Cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (5), linebacker Jan Johnson (36), and defensive ends Yetur Gross-Matos Pitt lined up in a goal line I zone. (99) and Shaka Toney (18) stop a run during the game against Pitt at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Parsons was everywhere for Penn State defense By Evan Patrick and former No. 7 overall recruit the passer or dropping back into “I feel like coach Pry is trying started improving in the film The Daily Collegian led the Nittany Lions in total tack- coverage. to use him the best he can, use room and even being able to les (9), solo tackles (7) and tackles Early in the first quarter, Par- his athleticism and his speed on help me out on certain things, Micah Parsons is passionate for loss (2) on their way to a 17-10 sons was in zone coverage in the the field, and use it on the edge to that’s when I knew Micah had about football, and he loves play- victory over Pitt. middle of the field when Pitt’s when he can.” turned over a new leaf and that ing in big games like these in “One of my main things I was quarterback attempted to find a Parson was disruptive no mat- he’s ready to be the Micah Par- Beaver Stadium. thinking about was how we’d receiver on a post route over the ter what his assignment was on sons that you all are waiting for.” The central Pennsylvania na- be remembered,” Parsons said. middle. defense. Brown said. tive knows this Pitt-Penn State “With this being the last game, Parson’s tracked back and The former defensive end lined And Parsons isn’t satisfied with rivalry better than a lot of guys on with things going so deep into this made a diving pass deflection to up on the d-line in certain goal- where he’s at, and it really seems his team, and he felt obligated to rivalry… that’s just something I force an incompletion. line situations, dropped back in like he might never be. really bring it for this 100th and really thought about.” As for the pass rush, Parson’s coverage and blitzed from his “I’m really just trying to get possibly final clash between the Parsons continues to prove didn’t blitz much, but he did have usual linebacker spot as well. better, keep moving towards my two schools. that he is an extremely versatile a play where he got into the back- In his second season, and first own goals,” Parsons said. “You gotta bring a lot of love and valuable chess piece on this field and forced an errant throw as a starter, Parsons is really “I don’t think I should really get to the game, a lot of passion for dominant Penn State defense. out of Kenny Pickett. starting to come into his own and satisfied right now, I should just something like this,” Parsons The sophomore was all over “He’s a freak athlete, he can his teammates had a feeling this keep going hard.” said. “This is a special place.” the field making impact plays at bend the corner like no other, and leap was coming. And that he did. every level, whether it be track- at high speeds,” linebacker Cam “I sensed that from the begin- To email reporter: [email protected]. The second year linebacker ing down a running back, rushing Brown said. ning from camp when Micah Follow him on Twitter at @evan7patrick. Page 2 | Sept. 16-18, 2019 local The Daily Collegian Central Park Five members speak in HUB Solar energy By Melissa Manno in police forces. “We’re talking The Daily Collegian about the morphing of slavery project to into Jim Crow into the modern On April 19, 1989, teenagers thing which is the prison indus- Yusef Salaam and Raymond San- trial complex.” benefit PSU tana spent their day hanging out Adrianna Willis attended the in the park with friends. conversation and was captivated By Ashley Hayford That same night, Trisha Meili by the comments and experienc- The Daily Collegian was brutally assaulted and raped es that didn’t make it to the TV during her jog through Central screen. She said conversations Penn State students joined Park. like these are essential for stu- Governor Tom Wolf and Penn Yusef and Raymond became dents to take part in. State President Eric Barron two of the five African American “It’s important for people to at a ceremony launching Penn and Hispanic boys who would lat- realize that the film wasn’t just State’s newest and biggest eco- er be coined, “The Central Park a drama series, it was factual,” friendly initiative — a 70-mega- Five,” who were falsely convict- Willis (freshman-biology) said. watt, off-site solar energy project ed of the attacks and sentenced “These events actually hap- that will provide 25 percent of the to five to 10 years in prison for pened. This stuff is serious, and university’s purchased electric- a crime they didn’t commit. The people need to learn about it.” ity over the next 25 years. boys were between the ages In 2002, serial rapist and mur- The university partnered with of 14 and 16 at the time of their derer Matias Reyes confessed to James Leavy/Collegian Lightsource BP, a solar energy conviction. the crime, exonerating the Cen- company, to develop the project. Their detailed story was taken tral Park Five. Santana served Doctor Yusef Salaam, of the Exonerated Five, reads from his book, The project is part of Penn to the big screen by director Ava five years in prison and Sa- “Words of a Man: My Right to Be” at the Now They Hear Us event, hosted State’s strategic plan entitled DuVernay, who adapted their laam served six years and eight by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, in Alumni Hall on Sept. 12. “Stewarding Our Planet’s Re- experiences into the critically months before being released. sources,” which will promote acclaimed Netflix four-part mini- The two men discussed the tri- The event was free and open President Donald Trump. Ac- sustainable practices and energy series, “When They See Us.” als and tribulations of returning security on a campus-wide and Yusef Salaam and Raymond to life following prison. to the public. Although the top- cording to TIME, Trump spent ics were heavy and intense, the $85,000 placing ads in local news- statewide level. Santana arrived at Alumni Hall Santana was 14 and Salaam “Penn State’s expertise and in the HUB-Robeson Center on was 15 when they were falsely two men had a positive attitude papers pushing for the use of the and brought humor into the con- death penalty in their case. For commitment to research has cre- Sept. 12 to lead a conversation convicted. Salaam reminisced on ated profound opportunities for titled, “Now They Hear Us: Liv- recently finding two photographs versation. Students packed in to Salaam, seeing Trump on the Alumni Hall, which reached max- campaign trail and ultimately in the university to address some ing Without Regret and Inspiring of himself, one prior to the case of the most pressing economic, Future Generations.” where he looked like a normal imum capacity. the Oval Office following these “I wanted to hear their side ads and his involvement in the environmental and sustainable The conversation revolved teenager, and one a few days af- challenges of our time,” Bar- around how the film adaptations of the story,” Haleem Abdullah case was troubling. ter he was released from prison. ron said in a press release. “We of their lives can be used to start (freshman- mechanical engi- “Every great story has a great He said the men in those pictures are proud to partner with Light- discussions about racial injustice were two different people. neering) said. “They got arrested villain,” Salaam said, regard- source BP on a project that will embedded in the U.S. judicial “There’s not a day that goes for something they didn’t do, and ing Trump. “How do we codify help the university meet our am- system. by that we don’t think about the they had to lie just because the this reality, so people under- bitious goal of lowering green- “They’ve always seen us as case or what happened to us,” police told them to. I wanted to stand what we’re really seeing house gas emissions while also 3/5 of a person,” Salaam said re- Santana said, “But do we stop see how they felt when they were is white supremacy and white saving on our utility costs.” garding institutionalized racism living? No.” in jail, what they thought about, dominance? Those are the only that kind of stuff.” laws that are running America With over 150,000 solar panels The conversation included a right now.” installed at three locations across question-and-answer portion Instead of focusing on the Franklin County on approximate- where students could interact trauma in their past, the two ly 500 acres of local landowner directly with the two men and men have put their energy to- property, the project is the larg- pose individual questions. One wards activism and education. est solar project in Pennsylvania. student expressed his experi- They agree the power is not only The project will generate elec- ence with the prison system in their own hands, but also in tricity that the university will and asked how the men prevent the hands of the students that purchase from three solar farms. their prison experiences from sat in front of them. The farms will be financed, built, defining them. For Santana, “We have to understand our owned and operated by Light- the key is in trying to reclaim power,” Salaam said. “If we unify source BP. lost time. under the fact that we all want “When I came to office, I set out “We dealt with going into justice, we have power. I’m talk- to build up our commonwealth’s prison at 14, coming out at 21. ing about people in the audience energy portfolio, to diversify it There’s this gap that’s miss- that represent the kaleidoscope and incorporate more clean, re- ing,” Santana said. “How do you of the human family. As we push newable sources,” Wolf said in reclaim that? It’s hard but you forward, we need to know we a press release. “My mission to have to try. That’s why I started are the answer to the questions expand alternate energy sources my clothing line. When I was that we seek. You begin to plant has increased value to Penn- 14, I loved to sketch and that the seeds in the future hearts sylvania’s solar energy credits was taken from me. I wanted and minds of people, so then the and bolstered the development to relive that, so Park Madison marathon continues.” of new solar projects across the James Leavy/Collegian was born.” commonwealth.” Raymond Santana, of the Exonerated Five, speaks at the Now They A major player in the mini- To email reporter: [email protected]. Visit collegian.psu.edu to read Hear Us event, hosted by the Paul Robeson Cultural Center. series, and in history itself, was Follow her on Twitter at @melissm8. the full story. The Daily Collegian local Sept. 16-18, 2019 | Page 3 Reboot Recovery for veterans By Grace Miller For Matthew, Reboot Recov- The Daily Collegian ery gave him a new, valued com- munity. It also gave him a voice. Just two years ago, Matthew “I talk more than I used to. I and Toni Miller’s marriage was approach people now. [Toni is] on the rocks. Divorce was on the always yelling at me for walking horizon. the dog because I stop and talk However, after a transforma- to neighbors and I’m out there tive experience through the talking,” Matthew said with a State College-based Reboot laugh. “She’s like, ‘Can’t you just Recovery program, the couple walk the dog without talking to renewed their wedding vows on everybody?’” Aug. 3. The course also helped him Reboot Recovery is a free 12- work through his experiences at week course for veterans and war and the moral conflicts that first responders designed to came with it. help them cope with trauma. “There’s a lot of stuff that I Held at Park Forest Baptist had to do that I didn’t want to do Church, the program is accept- and I wasn’t comfortable with ing new members until the Sept. doing,” Matthew said. “It was 23 class, when the group will always in my head, ‘If I have close. to shoot, I have to shoot,’ and I Ann Auhl, who brought Re- might be shooting a kid or shoot- boot Recovery to State College ing someone. That takes a big four years ago, described the effect — no matter who it is.” program as a course that fo- Matthew added that Reboot cuses on “moral and spiritual helped him be more present in wounds” sustained by service- his life and forgive himself after related trauma. deployment. When Matthew was deployed Jonah Rosen/Collegian “With Reboot,” Matthew said, to Iraq in September 2008, he and Toni and Matthew Miller pose for a portrait in front of the Alpha Fire Company station in State College, Penn- “it kind of made me open up and Toni had only been married for sylvania on Sunday, Sept. 15. realize I need to stop taking so six months. Upon Matthew leav- much on myself and try to realize ing, Toni was left to care for her and watch you do this anymore,’” Monday from 6 to 8 p.m., and pro- family because the family’s al- I did it. It’s done. I have to try and two kids on her own. she said. vides a free meal and, if needed, ready really involved,” Auhl said. move on with my life because I’m However, when he returned The couple was set to divorce childcare. “When you have somebody with home now.” home in 2009, Matthew was when Matthew chose to get bap- The program offers two cours- service-related stress or trauma, Matthew said both he and named the primary caretaker of tized and Toni attended the bap- es: one for combat veterans and they’re bringing it home. So, very Toni have gained friends from Toni’s children after she was di- tism to support him. When Mat- one for first responders. The often what happens is the spouse the course and would love to see agnosed with cancer. thew opened up to the church combat course covers topics such or caregiver, or girlfriend, or boy- more people attend. But things were different. Mat- about being a veteran, Auhl, as “the roots of trauma,” “de- friend, whoever — they can de- “It’s a really good program thew was different. who attended the same church, pression and suicide,” and “the velop secondary stress reaction, and I wish that we could just get “It was like I left a piece of reached out to the couple and rec- cost of unforgiveness.” At the so it’s helpful for them.” more people to come,” Toni said. my soul [at war],” Matthew ommended the program. first responders course, attend- As a family member to a vet- “Because I know there’s a lot said. “I wasn’t the same. I came “I think one of the things that’s ees discuss topics such as “the eran, Toni faced different chal- of people suffering. I know that back angry, you know. I used to different about Reboot,” Auhl gateways of trauma,” “guilt and lenges that were no less serious, there [are] homeless [veterans have tons of patience and now I said, “it’s not a replacement for innocence,” and “purpose in your according to Matthew. and first responders] out there just get antsy. It’s hard to really other things, other kinds of help, pain.” “She goes through just as suffering homelessness.” explain.” but it helps support the families.” When Matthew attended his much,” he said. “It’s a different The couple admitted that the When he came back, Matthew In the State College program’s first year of Reboot in 2017, things type of trauma. When I was de- faith-based aspects of Reboot Re- wasn’t diagnosed with post-trau- second year, Matthew took the not only started to shift in himself, ployed, that was the hardest be- covery may be off putting to po- matic stress disorder, but the course and graduated. However, but also between him and Toni. cause she had to run the house tential class-goers, but said that it negative effects of the war were he wanted to do more — and was After Matthew graduated from with two kids on her own and shouldn’t be. While faith was a big obvious — especially to Toni. able to do so when he saw an in- the course, Toni sat through all 12 then, you know, I came back dif- part of Matthew’s personal jour- “I knew there was something terest form for helping with fu- weeks when he retook the course ferent.” ney, he said the religious aspect of wrong with him, but I couldn’t ture courses. to help others. Though not a veteran or first the group is not forced in any way. help him,” Toni said. “I wanted to help so badly,” “During Reboot we did a lot responder, Toni said that she “It’s not pushed down your Eight years into their mar- he said, “so I jumped right on it of talking,” Toni said. “It was was able to work through her throat,” Toni said, “and it’s not riage, Toni was ready for divorce. with no hesitation and signed my through Reboot and the church own past traumas and struggles like you even have to say anything “It had gotten pretty bad to the name up.” that we ended up reconciling.” through Reboot Recovery. about it. It’s more or less they talk point where I was like, ‘I’m done. Now, Matthew does outreach Toni was able to attend Reboot “I think that for me, person- about it in reference to the for- I don’t want to be in this marriage for the program, controlling the Recovery because the program is ally, I took out of it a lot of forgive- giveness and the healing and that because you’re not willing to help advertising. He also sits in on also open to the friends and fam- ness,” Toni said. “A lot of things portion of it.” yourself and you’re destroying us. classes and encourages others to ily members of veterans and first that I wasn’t aware of that I need- You’re destroying me. You’re de- share their stories. responders. ed to work on in my life, that I had To email reporter: [email protected]. stroying yourself and I can’t sit by Reboot Recovery meets every “It’s important involving the no clue that I needed to work on.” Follow her on Twitter at @graceemilleer. OPINIONElena Rose Lindsey Toomer Colsen Ackroyd Page 4 Editor in Chief Opinion Page Editor Business Manager Sept. 16-18, 2019 Penn State administration claims to have new financial aid plans

President Eric Barron to take out loans can im- shared a presentation OUR VIEW pact their futures much at the Board of Trustees more when they are not meeting Friday, commu- Actions speak louder than words, and given the same opportu- nicating the university’s nities for aid. plans to help students President Barron is making some big claims. The release directly “borrow less, manage refers to students who debt, graduate on time for Penn State students. for each student on an aid but may still need it? do not receive these aid and build financial skills Penn State has praised estimated $40,000 yearly According to the pre- options as the “compa- while preparing for fu- itself for the second con- tuition bill “help” is vir- sentation Barron gave, rable population,” but ture careers.” secutive tuition freeze tually meaningless. middle class students who are still Penn State Barron noted efforts that will save only in- The release also notes graduate with the most students. the university is mak- state students $175 per the Open Doors Scholar- debt, with an average The administration ing toward solutions, semester, totalling these ship Program, designed loan debt of $40,022. has not provided con- such as its tuition savings to $12 million. to help low-income stu- Just because one crete evidence of when freeze implementation Deciding not to raise dents who may struggle student’s family may these plans will be and alloting open door the price of tuition financially to graduate have a higher income implemented, and it’s scholarships and pro- on time. than those eligible for tough to say how much does not save students vost awards — financial According to the pre- financial aid does not they may actually help. money. They are still literacy efforts including sentation, “906 donors mean the student could Regardless, it’s no paying a large sum — a new financial literacy have contributed to 546 still afford to pay tuition doubt that these discus- the university is just not center, career services endowments” for this bills every month while sions make the universi- and more. demanding more from program. That said, enrolled at Penn State. ty appear more on top of While saving any them. much of this help from By 2019, the third the student debt crisis, money is a plus — and The university dra- the Open Doors Schol- year of the Open Doors an obvious plus for Penn while the student body matizes these savings, arship Program is not Scholarship Program’s State’s image. should also expect the which are realistically even directly from the existence, it has contrib- University adminis- university to have these less than half the month- university. uted $2.8 million to 1,305 tration shouldn’t praise conversations — it still ly rent for many local This program could student awardees, ac- themselves for simply seems unclear how student housing options, benefit a specific demo- cording to the release. doing their jobs — pro- effective these actions by providing a flashy graphic of Penn State Many students are viding classes on finan- actually are, or will be, number of the alleged students, but what will capable of graduating cial literacy and assign- in helping education cumulative savings. happen to students who on time, academically- ing advisers to students become more affordable Calling savings of $350 do not qualify to receive speaking — but having is not enough.

MY VIEW | Kaleigh Quinnan New York Fashion Week: What

Scan the QR code to download the official Daily Collegian app for iOS to look out for afterwards smartphones. Let’s talk fashion. designers did deliver, as “It is difficult to ering the work presented. It is no secret that Penn always, with high-profile mod- support high fashion Carolina Herrera is another State is removed from the els and sophisticated looks, designer who referenced the Collegian Inc. James Building, 123 S. Burrowes St. State College, PA 16801-3882 ©2019 Collegian Inc. fashion world – there are many lesser known looks with a stu- past, with 60’s inspired glam- it is difficult to designers who had exception- dent budget, class our that almost looked as support high ally well-done runways. responsibilities and though they could be the cos- Board of Editors fashion looks Dion Lee, like many, had tumes for a high-profile film. Editor in Chief with a student many lingerie inspired tops the lack of any signif- Strong prints were matched Elena Rose budget, class that achieved a smart appear- icant retail center.” with colorful shoes as the Managing Editor responsibilities ance through a clean palette. designer took advantage of the Tyler King Kaleigh Quinnan Digital Managing Editor and the lack of The designer made for inter- upcoming flowed dress trend David Eckert as well as the tiny waist broad Quinnan any significant esting elegance by matching Opinions Editor shoulders femme suit idea we retail center. punk style leather with cool ing silhouettes that were and News Social Media Editor This is not to suggest that turtlenecks. sharp, yet feminine with soft have seen repeated across sev- Lindsey Toomer the trends of the fashion world The suit was of course high- tones. eral runways. News Editor aren’t interesting for students lighted in this runway, com- Jack McCollough and Lazaro The last designer to look at Maddie Aiken to follow. plete with the bra-shirt concept Hernandez are the pair behind is Prabal Gurung, who came to Assistant News Editor New York Fashion Week ran that is due to trend this fall. Proenza Pchooler, a newly cel- NYFW clearly ready to turn Lauren Fox from Sept. 4 to 11 this year. “During a season of bright ebrated landmark in fashion. heads. Features & Investigation Editor With it came exciting new colors and prints, Dion Lee “Although they design for A very interesting assort- Lilly Forsyth looks, and verification of the found beauty in a clean slate,” ‘women, not kids,’ McCollough ment of outfits was presented, Arts & Lifestyle Editor trend predictions for this sea- Harper’s Bazzar said about the and Hernandez temper their with highlights on form and Chelsea Kun son’s looks. show. sophistication with youthful- material. Bold use of colors Sports Editor Matt Lingerman At a glance, it looks like bold “In a collection of neutrals, ness, whether referencing and fabric matching created Assistant Sports Editor lipsticks and contour will be in defined by crisp white shirting skateboarding or Cy Twombly.” interesting visuals in this show, Jake Aferiat for makeup, with colorful shoes and classic wardrobe pieces, it Said Vogue on their website. especially considering the flo- Assistant Sports Editor and structured handbags com- was the details that really This youthful sophistication rals that were matched with many outfits. Shane Connelly ing in accessory wise. made a mark.” is an attitude that is present Football Editor The show was ambitious and The feminine silhouette was Lela Rose is another design- among the designs debuted at Dylan Jacobs multicultural, motivated by the celebrated by several design- er whose runway was perfectly this year’s NYFW: bold fashion Multimedia Editor American dream where anyone ers, with both flowing, delicate fashionable. To an audience of wear paired with creative foot- Jack Hirsh dresses and structured shoul- women who pride themselves wear to produce an almost 80’s can be anyone and “make it Photo Editor ders with cinched waists. in feminine nature – women inspired drama; suits with big.” Caitlin Lee Another thing to look out for who “have it together” – this broad shoulders cinched waists Assistant Photo Editor Kaleigh Quinnan is a junior majoring in Aabha Vora is suits; with a modern take on show was on brand. were as prevalent as ever. fine arts and French business and is a women’s suits appearing on The clothes were debuted on This show was done much To contact News Division: columnist for The Daily Collegian. 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Photo by: Noah Riffe/Collegian Pictured: Justin Shorter and Paris Ford MY VIEW | DYLAN JACOBS The rivalry ended and no one cared As members of the media sat Even though it was a decision, ple who played in this series, then these two teams will be With over 100 years of this in the visitor press conference in retrospect, he may want back, both on Pitt and Penn State and remembered forever as being rivalry and the 99 battles that room awaiting Pitt head coach it won’t be sitting in his mind, being involved in that and the last to do it. came before Saturday, reflection Pat Narduzzi, regardless of it being against maybe being the last team to That thought was on the mind may come, but for now, most there was an Penn State or not. play in the series.” of Micah Parsons. Nittany Lions are ready to move expectation as to “It won’t linger. It won’t linger Even in defeat, Pitt quarter- “It feels amazing,” Parsons on. what he would long at all guys. It is what it is. back Kevin Pickett knew the sig- said. “One of the things I was “We’re 1-0 this week,” Sean say. It’s tough, tough call,” Narduzzi nificance of just playing in this thinking about was how would I Clifford said. “That’s all that Earlier in the said. “If you kick a field goal game. be remembered, how would we matters.” week, he was there, and then you get a drive, “Obviously, you can see the be remembered?” very open about score a touchdown, you win by 3. atmosphere today, it’s a rivalry Parsons is probably in the To email reporter: [email protected]. the series as a You expect to score. You gotta game,” Pickett said. “It was a minority here. Follow him on Twitter at @DylJacobs. whole, reflecting score more than 10 points to win chippy game. Crowd’s yelling on the past and discussing its a football game, period.” stuff, and we’re yelling back and future. With it being the 100th That shows what college foot- we’re going at it with the play- and possible final game in the ball -- and sports in general -- is ers on the field. I think it’s a historic rivalry between Penn today. It’s about this “one game great game, an entertaining State and Pitt, more of the same at a time” mentality. That is game today.” was expected. something James Franklin has Pitt has not shied away from Except, no one cared. preached his entire tenure, and describing this as rivalry. Penn If you didn’t know who Pitt it was no different Saturday. State tries to avoid this, with the played, the majority of Nar- “1-0. Awesome. Awesome word “Unrivaled” plastered duzzi’s press conference being 1-0,” Franklin said. “I everywhere you look. wouldn’t give you much of a thought the four-game series But still, some recognize what clue. was great. Very competitive. The this game really was. One thing everyone did care first game, this last game was “Yeah, there was some trash about was his decision to kick a very competitive as well. We’re talking. It’s a rivalry game,” field goal down seven with five happy to be 3-1 in the series. Freiermuth said. “Pitt-Penn minutes to go. We’re happy to be 1-0. State. 100th meeting. Last game Now, there’s definitely a rea- With all of the history that in the series. There’s definitely son why that was the only real came before it, and with the going to be some trash talking. I thing discussed, as the decision, future of the series very much in thought it was fun.” putting it lightly, was question- doubt, it would make sense to While many players will make able. reflect on the importance of the it a point to move on to the next Narduzzi stood by his deci- game. Franklin did it in the game, some are still hopeful for sion, and when he was finally most Franklin way possible, but the future of this series. asked near the end of his press- that’s not to say no one realized “I’m sure somewhere down er whether it being against Penn how special the game was. the road they’re going to bring it State made it worse, his answer “It’s really cool,” Pat Freier- back,” Pickett said. “There’s no Noah Riffe/Collegian was simply no. muth said. “I did some research other reason not to really.” “No, it doesn’t hurt any more,” on the past history of this series If there isn’t any more con- James Franklin shakes hands with Pat Narduzzi after beating Pitt at Narduzzi said. “A loss is a loss.” and it’s cool seeing all the peo- tests between these two teams, Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14. Cain makes the most of drive, sparks running game By Caleb Wilfinger impress his teammates. The Daily Collegian “The way he was able to bat- tle and fight for extra yards, I It had been approximately thought that was amazing.” line- 10,440 minutes since Noah Cain backer Micah Parsons said. had officially taken a handoff. “For a young guy to do that, I Despite im- think he showed the coaches and FOOTBALL pressing in spring his teammates something and he practice — culmi- could be getting extra reps [in the nating in a strong future].” showing in the annual Blue-White His undersized frame might game — Cain had only carried not suggest it, but the freshman’s the ball 10 times in the first two running style is fearless. games of his collegiate career, Cain is not afraid to take the big the last of which came in the third hit, and still finish the run after quarter of last Saturday’s contest absorbing the blow from a larger, against Buffalo. more imposing defender. The freshman had showed In fact, it may have been ben- flashes of brilliance which put eficial for the Nittany Lions if him in the starting running back Cain was on the field during Penn conversation, even in an already State’s final drive of the game, in talented backfield. which the hosts were trying to Yet, he remained on the side- salt the game away. lines for nearly four consecutive Instead, Penn State was even- quarters while Journey Brown, tually forced to punt and left Pitt Ricky Slade and Devyn Ford Noah Riffe/Collegian with just enough time to march came in and delivered for James Noah Cain (21) scores a rushing touchdown against Pitt at Beaver Stadium. down the field and put itself in a Franklin’s offense. position to score what could have However, when his number no doubt in my mind that he was State into the red zone. From either side would score on the been the game-tying touchdown. was called, the true freshman re- going to take advantage of the there, Cain found a lane and day. “That was one of the things mained ready. moment.” coasted past the Pitt secondary Part of Cain’s success on that that on the headset [we were say- On his first carry of the day, With an of- for a 13-yard crucial drive was due to his physi- ing] that we probably should have Cain ran between the tackles for fense that was touchdown, cal running style and ability to subbed him in on that last drive a four-yard gain on Penn State’s clearly strug- which gave the make something out of nothing, a because that would have been a first play of the drive. gling, especially “I knew from the Nittany Lions trait that Franklin identified after good situation for his style of run- He would follow that up with through the air, the lead for the game. ning,” Franklin said. a three-yard rush on a dive play Cain’s steady look in his eyes that good. “The thing with Noah is that “But we stuck with our plan of that looked to be going nowhere. contributions he was ready for Cain would he’s just so productive,” Franklin rotating all four running backs, This effort did not look like on the ground finish with 40 said. and it worked for us.” much on the surface, but Cain were integral this opportunity.” yards on six “He’ll always get hit and fall Cain came into the game as hit the hole hard and showed his in producing carries for the forward. He’ll turn a four-yard the likely third option in the toughness and determination in what was eas- Journey Brown game, all of run and turn it into six, he’s going depth chart, but Franklin and falling forward for that short gain. ily Penn State’s which came on to get a three-yard run and fall for the players have indicated that Running back That was a sign of good things best drive of the that one pivotal five. I thought he ran really well this is a distinction that fluctu- to come for the first-year running game. drive. on that drive.” ates with each week, especially back. The Baton Penn State Even though Cain has already at a position with as much talent “I knew from the look in his Rouge, Loui- would need ev- proven his ability throughout the and depth as this running back eyes that he was ready for this op- siana native ery bit of Cain’s spring and summer, his precision group. portunity,” Brown said. “He was would rack up rushes of nine, sev- production, as that third-quarter and productivity on the game- Visit collegian.psu.edu to read calm and collected, there was en and four yards to move Penn touchdown was the last time winning drive still managed to the full story. Page 6 | Sept. 16-18, 2019 SPORTS The Daily Collegian

Pictured: Jeff Cook Photo by: Noah Riffe/Collegian Cooking with Gas Jeff Cook’s program has now been firing on all cylinders since losing on opening night But ever since Penn State al- starts and has made some phe- they’ve played been as talented berg and freshman Jalen Watson By Justin Morganstein lowed a late goal in the first half nomenal game-preserving saves. as the top-five Stanford team that needed to step up for the Nittany The Daily Collegian versus UCF, the defensive group “Every game I think I’m getting blew them out of the water? Lions this season in order for has seemingly cleaned things up. better and better,” Shakes said. No. them to have a chance at compet- Before his second season at The Nittany Lions have now “And to have guys communicat- But the mechanics are there, ing. Penn State even started, coach gone five straight halves without ing with me makes me more com- and there are definitely a bunch Both have done that and they Jeff Cook knew he needed to be letting up a goal and that’s largely fortable every game.” of positive takeaways from the will likely only get better as they patient, espe- because the defensive group has The defensive communication last three games. continue to progress as a team MEN’S SOCCER cially with 13 tightened up its passes and lim- is another thing that has stood Tying a quality No. 15 ranked and get more experience togeth- newcomers ited mistakes. out over the past few games as UCF team on the road was defi- er. out of 25 total “It takes time for things to the Nittany Lions look like they nitely a big accomplishment. “We have been working really players this season. come together,” Cook said after have come a long way since their Add shutting down a Villanova hard as a team,” Watson said. As a result, Penn State had his team dealt Villanova its first 5-0 defeat in the opener. squad who received top 25 votes “Obviously the first game of the many questions coming from all loss of the season on Friday by Cook added that in college soc- is another big step for Penn State season didn’t go as planned but parts of the field coming into the downing the Wildcats 1-0. cer you do have a rather quick as it prepares to enter Big Ten we’ve worked really hard to clean 2019 season. “Trying to stay consistent and preseason and “without trying play against Ohio State next Fri- it up.” But once defend as a team to make excuses, we have a lot of day in Columbus. again Cook is such a good step new players.” The defensive corps led by To email reporter: [email protected]. knew he’d forward for us.” Now, have the opponents redshirt junior Brandon Hacken- Follow him on Twitter at @jmo31800. need to be “To have guys The defense to see how communicating starts with the things would goaltending, which unfold early with me makes me since the UCF in the sea- more comfortable game, has held son, wait up nicely for Penn them out and every game.” State and led to a see how that bit of a battle. would trans- Kris Shakes Cook has split late to later Goalie the time so far be- success. tween freshman “I hope Kris Shakes and ju- I’ve become more patient and un- nior Josh Levine, and he intends derstanding,” Cook said prior to to continue this trend. the season. However, Shakes put up anoth- “I believe that our players only er standout performance against have the desire to get better and Villanova on Friday night, making improve in player development impressive saves en route to his and improving their impact to the second straight shutout. team over the course of a season Shakes, a Sunrise, Florida, na- and ultimately over the course of tive looked like he controlled the someone’s career.” game as he made some key saves Early on it seemed that the Nit- in order to keep his team in the tany Lion defense was vulnerable lead and commanded the defense and that patience might be test- on free kicks as well as set pieces. ed, as they allowed eight goals in It may be tough for Cook not to Noah Riffe/Collegian their first three games including go with Shakes moving forward Goalkeeper Kris Shakes (13) yells during Penn State’s match against Villanova on Friday, September 13. The a 5-0 loss in the season opener though, as he has looked calm against Stanford. and collected over his last three Nittany Lions defeated the Wildcats 1-0. Kuhn shows up against Villanova Kuhn hit a one-timer which By David Pollak dipped over the goalie’s out- The Daily Collegian stretched arm, bar down into the back of the net. Duke transfer Seth Kuhn had Kuhn’s goal wasn’t just any his breakout game in a different goal though. set of blue and white. It was Villanova’s first allowed In a mid- goal of the season, his first goal as field where a Nittany Lion and for his career. MEN’S SOCCER captain Kuhn and Sload had a very sim- and for- ilar occurrence in the second half mer Second Team All-Big Ten once again. honoree Aaron Molloy draws the Kuhn hit a rocket near the top headlines on most nights, it was of the box, but it was deflected Kuhn’s turn in Penn State’s 1-0 and went just wide of the goal victory on Friday over an elite Vil- —with screams of handball as it lanova side which had previously went out for a corner. posted four straight shutouts. While Kuhn’s two chances at “Our first game didn’t really goal are what the common eye go as planned, but I think we’re will likely remember, his perfor- really making big strides as a mance impressed in other as- team and tonight I thought was pects of the game. our best performance yet,” Kuhn This includes when he played a said. more conservative role at times “Obviously, I’m happy to get by playing as a defensive mid- the goal, but it’s all about the fielder instead of pushing further team win. That’s up the field in what I’m happy the attack. about.” “Obviously, I’m In most cas- Kuhn’s con- es, Molloy is tributions had happy to get the the midfielder Ken Minamoto/Collegian more signifi- goal, but it’s all that would cance to Penn sit back a bit Midfielder Seth Kuhn (17) pressures a Stanford defender during the men’s soccer game against Stanford at State than just about the team more at times Jeffery Field on Aug. 30. his game-win- win. That’s what when the Penn ning goal in the State back- a defensive midfielder, he distrib- bine the two and help the Nittany “The ability that Seth has with ninth minute of I’m happy about.” line is passing uted well to his teammates and Lions to a win against a normally the ball, you saw his passing the game. amongst them- oncoming Wildcats never seemed stingy Villanova side. range tonight, is top class in my Kuhn put Seth Kuhn selves, looking to phase him in with his passing Last season at Duke, Kuhn opinion,” second-year coach Jeff together a Midfield for an outlet. in difficult spots on the pitch. played in all 18 matches for the Cook said. masterpiece in Against Villa- Kuhn has done just that. Blue Devils and collected two as- “We’re starting to see him play all aspects on nova, Kuhn slid The first three games of the sists. with more confidence. You’re the pitch, both back into the season, Kuhn was unable to reg- The last two games alone Kuhn starting to see the best of what in the attack and tracking back to role throughout the match and al- ister a point, but had made con- has a goal and an assist for Penn he’s capable of and we look for- defend. lowed Molloy to play more of an tributions that don’t show up in State. ward to trying to build on this.” Christian Sload spotted Kuhn attacking role when moving as a the box score at the end of the With moments like those, it at the top of the box, as he ran unit up the field. game. doesn’t go unnoticed from the To email reporter: [email protected]. past his defender on the left flank. When Kuhn was in that role as On Friday, he was able to com- man in charge, either. Follow him on Twitter at: @davidpollak097. The Daily Collegian PHOTO Sept. 16-18, 2019 | Page 7

Noah Riffe/Collegian Penn State’s Pat Freiermuth (87) stiff arms Pitt defensive back Dane Jackson (11) during the game on Saturday, Sept 14.

Noah Riffe/Collegian Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler (1) gets tackled by Pitt defensive backs Damarri Mathis (21) and Damar Hamlin (3) in the Nittany Lions’ 17-10 win over the Panthers. RIVALS NO MORE

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