THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1953 "Same Difference" Sam’s By SAM PROCOPIO Collegian Sports Editor We were told and have been under the impression that most people confuse Penn State with Penn. When State’s title was recently changed, we thought it would create a greater dilemma. No such luck. It may have to anyone but the Lambert Trophy committee. As far as the committee is concerned, there is little difference between Penn State Col lege and Penn State University. (The committee annually awards a trophy which is supposed to be emblematic of Eastern football supremacy.) For three years, we have been trying to figure out this com mittee's rating selections.. For love nor money, we still can't. Take last year for example. Final ratings were: 1. Syracuse; 2. Prince ton; 3. Navy; 4. Penn; 5. Villanova; 6. Pittsburgh; 7. Yale; 8. Penn State (whew! never thought we'd make it.) One may ask, so what? What was Penn State’s record? Only 7-2-1. Michigan State and Syracuse defeated the Lions, while Purdue was held to a 20-20 tie. But what hurts most is that the Nittany Lions did beat Penn, 14-7, and Pitt, 17-0. Because of this “crazy” rating system Penn State can be well tabbed with this moniker—“ Win and drop, lose and advance.” If there will be a year when the latter holds true, 1953 is it. After two losses—Wisconsin and Penn—Coach Rip Engle’s gridders were hold ing down the fifth slot. The following week Penn State easily de feated Boston U, 12th team in the East. The Lambert Committee, however, was kind enough to keep the Lions in fifth place. In its release, the committee stated that Syracuse (6th) con tinued "to remain a contender to repeat its Lambert 1 Trophy suc cess of last year by its victory over Fordham." Moreover, it said "The Orange strength will be tested this week by Penn State." So, Syracuse failed its test, but the best the Lions could muster in the ratings was sixth. (Notice: It. dropped) The week of Oct. 25 Penn State defeated Texas Christian, and was moved up one position. Only because lowly Brown (18th) upset Holy Cross, the third team in the East. The next week .'Penn State lost to West Virginia, and it climbed to third place. (Amazing!) Because no college made any outstanding achievements the weekend of Nov. 7, Penn Slate remained in third place, winning over Fordham. The lowest blow of any weekend came yesterday. Although Engle's eleven rung up 54 points against Rutgers, which was 13 points underdogs, according to the experts, Penn State was only good enough for FIFTH place. (Notice: dropped two places.) We are certain the Lions should not move above Army or Penn, but we pan’t'see why they should lose ground/Pitt and Navy ride above Penn State. Pitt’s selection can be justifed because it did wallop North Carolina St., 40-0. Whether or not it should be on top or below Penn State will be settled Saturday. Navy? Ii only beat Columbia (13th in the East), 14-6; yet it moved from fifth to third place. Ripley may have some "Believe it or not's" that are puzzlers, but we would like to include the laiter among his leaders. One thing is certain if the committee is up to its old tricks, a Penn State win Saturday would blot the record books as an out standing achievement, but the committee will only ask the courtesy of Penn State to take a “down” step in the Lambert Trophy ratings. SUGAR BOWL IS GETTING SOUR Speculation is'growing that West Virginia will win a bid to the Sugar Bowl. Although the Sugar Bowl officials insist the “field is still wide open,” it is becoming more evident that the Mountaineers have been invited to the bowl—at least informally. Tuesday when the quarterback club held its meeting, sports writers, noted officials of the Mid-Winter Sports Association, spon sors of the event, were quick to defend W. Virginia when they were belittled for its performance last Saturday. The speculation grew even more evident yesterday when Irwin Poche, president, reacted upon the crowd at the Tulane-Vander bili game where the people laughed when news of W. Virginia's defeat was announced. "I think it's a terrible thing to laugh at boys trying to win a football game" he replied angrily, "and I think the Tulane crowd should be the last people to laugh at any body." (Tulane hasn't won a game since its opener, but has tied Army) General Manager Fred Bigley, who scouted the game, said: “If the Sugar Bowl- invites W. Virginia, there will be no reason for anyone to be ashamed of them.” We still say: "Remember the 1952 Orange Bowl." ——3o— TRANSPORTATION NOTICE Thanksgiving Vacation Take a Tip and Make Your Trip GREYHOUND . For the convenience of PENN STATE STUDENTS;- . ..SPECIAL BUSES will be provided for the • THANKSGIVING VACATION and will leave from ..the PARKING LOT, SOUTH OF RECREATION ” HALL at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 1953. ' RESERVATIONS for the SPECIAL BUSES will be made with the purchase of your tickets at the '.. GREYHOUND POST HOUSE. ALL RESERVA ; TIONS MUST BE MADE BY 10 P.M. TUESDAY, . NOVEMBER the 24th. . For additional information, call the GREYHOUND -POST HOUSE, 146 North Atherton St. - Phone 4841 Song THE DAILY COLLEGIAN. STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA Lions Don Malinak All-Around Gridiron *s§*) I Perhaps the most consistant member of Rip Engle’s ’53 Nit tany Lions is co-captain Don Mal inak, one of seven senior gridders. On the receiving end of 17 passes—good for 224 yards and one six-pointer, on the scoring end of a point-after-touchdown pass, and intercepting an oppon ent’s aerial in < the Wisconsin en counter —these are the more important achievements of the Nittany stalwart. “Tam,” as he is known to his friends, is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He has as tounded- and pleased uncounted grid fans with his sterling all around play and outstanding downfield blocking over the sea son. The 6’l”, 200-pound left end, enjoying his fourth year in the Nittany Vale, hails from Steel ton, the home town of his fellow co-captain, ace signal-caller, Tony Rados. Plans Football Career ThO seventh semester physical education major plans to string along with football after grad uating and serving two years with Uncle Sam. His outlook for the future includes a coaching position, preferably .in the ca pacity of an assistant in order to gain experience. However, if an offer in the form of a professional football contract were to come his way, it would rank above coaching on his list of occupations. Don’s weekly routine of foot ball drills occupies a great deal of his time, as it does the rest of the Blue and White gridders. He spends an average of two hours a day on the practice field. Completion of each daily work out and the evening meal at the training table usually come around 7:30 p.m. The remainder of his time is spent studying and completing whatever personal du ties he may wish to attend to. In addition, scouting reports, films of the previous game and films of the coming foe in action take a great deal of extra time. Asked as to what his main duties were in serving as co captain, the 21-year-old hard charging gridder stated, “Tony and I sort of act as the 'go-be tweens’ for the coaches and the boys. If any of the fellows have any problems or difficulties, they come to us, and if we are unable to solve them, we talk it over with one of the coaches.” Al.so, it is Don’s job, along with Tony, to keep the spirit and mo rale of the squad high and to make the decisions on the gridiron £/ /?"\ ' # /'.L 1 ! \ ; 'V—' f-R •< f■- v_> BODY SACHET Acts as 'Go-Between' McLANAHAN'S w Tiie clinging fragrance^ of TABU... Don Malinak Outstanding Lion End when an opponent has committed ah infraction of the rules. Questioned as to what his opin ion was of the newly-adopted one-platoo.n football rule, the blonde-haired gridder comment ed, “Although I played that type of ball in high school, it was sort of tough going back to it here, since we have employed the two platoon system to a great extent in the seasons previous to the cur rent one. I think it’s a better brand of football the way it is now, and it sure separates the men from the boys.” As a departing gesture, this re- Nationally Famous ARROW Shirts Ties Underwear May be purchased at **T ATP COLT.ERF Coeds From Coast-To-Coast “Aye” Arrow Gordon Oxfords Gals acclaim neatness and style appeal of these campus favorites The ladies’ vote is unanimous: Arrow Gordon Oxfords do much for a guy’s appearance. Taking their cue from this coed consensus, Arrow dealers are now featuring the largest selection ever of Arrow Oxfords in many smai't collar styles. A BROW'Smitrs SHIRTS • TIES • UNDERWEAR • HANDKERCHIEFS • SPORTS SHIRTS PAGE SEVEN Is Sterling Performer lowa's Fenton Cited by AP lOWA CITY, lowa, Nov. 18 (JP) —lowa’s big Bill Fenton, whose rugged end play in lowa’s unex pectedly top-heavy 27-0 victory over Minnesota earned him hon ors as the Associated Press Line man of the Week, is hoping for another Hawkeye surprise against Notre Dame Saturday. The senior end, who blends ex ceptional pre-medical school grades with outstanding athletic ability, said “we definitely have a chance against Notre Dame.” The lowa City boy grew up around the university athletic plant. He captained the 1952 team and last year was selected as AP’s Lineman of the Week for his part in lowa’s 8-0 shock of Ohio State. Double Dufy Man Keith Vesling, a right halfback of Rip Engle’s football team; is also a star pitcher on the Lion baseball team. porter inquired as to what “Tam’s” opinion was. of the out come of the coming State-Pitt clash. “I feel they’re very much under-rated, and it’s sure to be a great ball game,” were his words.
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