14—The Daily Collegian Friday, Oct. 10, 1986 Societies may be past their heyday Continued from Page 1 to one source who asked not to be identified, that Penn State has anoth er secret society modeled after the Ivy League tradition. The source said the name of the group is so secret that if someone is heard to say it that person can never become a member of the group. And if the name is disclosed by a member, that person will be ejected. The group is said to choose only members who are going to gain na tional prestige and bring attention to Penn State. No one, including administrators and Lion's Paw, alumni, could con firm the rumor. Craig Millar, assis tant vice president for student services, said he heard a similar rumor but doubted its credibility be cause he has interviewed several Penn State students to become Rho des Scholars and "if any student would be included because they are exceptional it would be them, and I've never come across something like that." CDT Continued from Page 1. that showed results "in the middle of the range of other newspapers mak ing the same switch," Harte said. While circulation and printing costs will be cut with a single edition, the overall Centre Daily Times budget will increase because of an expanded coverage area and an increase in space within the paper devoted to news and features, Harte said. Bill Landis, business manager for The Daily Collegian, said the Centre MEYER DAIRY STORE • • r State College Presbyterian Church ~.., .: , .... 132 west Beaver Avenue .‘ . t 4 441116 N. & ICE CREAM PARLOR • • 238.2422 .--,.z. _ i_ ..- a ~\,,* 'F. Services 8:45 and 11:05 a.m. •• Ir..= Homemade Ice Cream & Our Own •, Church School 9:50 a.m. Form Fresh Milk & Eggs •, •• , . '.l*tft . - College Class Church School 10:00 a.m. . 0 : 41 - .. 1 ., " . 1 .s. College• Age Fellowship Wednesday 7:00 p.m. -;. hi 5i 0 .. OPEN 9-11 doily 4 _ - 5 jft .: . :".--,.. I Harry L. Strong, Pastor Paul Gilmore, Associate Pastor ... . • --^ 2390 S. Atherton St—Just Pest Hills Plaza Elaine L. Fogarty, Seminary Intern Linda M. Gaul, Director of Christian Education ATE =AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION 1986 benefitting the quo American Heart Association followed by a featuring `Lion's Paw is just members trying to be of service.' Despite the intrigue, the rumors and the allure, some think the days of secret societies are ending. Ron Rosenbaum, a writer who exposed the secrets of Yale's Skull and Bones, wrote that although it was one of the most influential secret societies in the nation, it is also one of the last, because people just don't like to keep secrets anymore. After the UVA incident, said Ger man, "We may be seeing a change in the era of the secret society. They were traditions of honor and philan thropy, but maybe they shouldn't be regarded as always doing right. "They seem to be an outgrowth of a time that is no longer here. I suppose that's a shame," he said. Daily Times decision to print its main edition in the morning will not affect the Collegian. "I think it's great," Landis said, "whatever is best for the commu nity." The affect will be minimal because the Collegian is mainly dis tributed on campus and the Centre Daily Times is mostly sold downtown, he said. The Centre Daily Times plans to expand its distribution range into Altoona and Blair County. The paper now is distributed throughout Centre with CHI OMEGA TODAY'S EVENTS The BED ARRIVES at 6 p.m. CO I4CV-it - \Y?; 4 \)•\1\1 BER CASTRO CONCERTS STARTS AT 6 p.m. Ross Lehman REVUE and SKIP Pa. continues running surplus Pennsylvania revenues totaled $5O million more than the official estimate for the first three months of the fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year the state has experienced a budget surplus. The surplus is being generated by productivity and cost reduc tions of GOV. Dick Thornburgh's administration, and economic growth in the state, said the gover nor's deputy press secretary, Mike Moyle. Deciding where the funds are to be allocated and whether the Uni versity will benefit, however, is up to the next administration, Moyle said. In 1984 and 1985 the state had surpluses of more than $2OO mil lion. Thornburgh has said that he would like to see the funds go to aiding local governments through out the state. Republican guberna torial candidate and current Lt. Gov. William Scranton would also like to see the funds allocated to County and Huntingdon, Lewistown, Lock Haven and Clearfield. "When we leave with the afternoon paper, we can't get (the edition) to all the places we'd like to get it to . . . at a time when people want it," said circulation manager Betsy Zimmer man. "We welcome the competition," Altoona Mirror Managing Editor Da vid Cuzzolina said of the expanded delivery area. "It's proven that com petition always makes for a better product." present local governments, but said that funding to higher and basic educa tion is his first priority. . Penn State will definitely be included in the schools that re ceive funds, said Scranton's press secretary, John Baer. Bob Casey, Scranton's Demo cratic challenger, said that, if elected, Casey would like to see the surplus funds spent on higher education. The University would benefit from an increase over the $lB2 million already appropriated in July, said Pat McCarthy, Ca sey's press secretary. McCarthy said the University would also receive more high-tech equipment for biotechnology and artificial intelligence under the Casey's "Centers for Excellence" program which would bring leaders in business, labor and gov ernment together with higher edu cation institutions to promote future high-tech industries. by Shelly Napoli "It certainly doesn't worry me," Cuzzolina said. "We're a strong news paper here (in Blair County) and we give the people what they want." Cuzzolina also said he expects the new morning Centre Daily Times to appeal to a different audience be cause it is distributed in the morning, while the Mirror is an evening paper. Harte said the change would not affect the printing schedule of the Collegian, which is printed at the Centre Daily Times plant at 3400 E. College Ave. EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX The Brothers of the Sigma Chi Fraternity would like to thank all of the following for their support in the 1986 Sigma Chi Derby Days: Paul Rittenhouse Sr. Paul Rittenhouse, Jr. Ben Helm McDonald's Restaurants King Printing Sears Penn State Travel Uncle Eli's Mid-State Bank W.R. Hickey's Unlimited Rent-All • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX 0 E,X • EX • EX • EX • EX • EX 4 ma _ s );,.4)/41. sss, MR. DAVID LETTERMAN and especially the Pledges and Sisters of ArA Ac AOLI AEA The Ronald McDonald House at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center "The House That Love Built" With the dawn comes dgli;Collegian Tom Giacalone JohnJ'aimgren Liz Korkus Lion's Pride Nittany Office Equipment Leonessa Riverside All American Car Wash I.G.A. (University Park) Woodring's Floral Shop Stolyn Hours ZTA OKII DM KKF AEA KAO Al' Benefits RS PIZZA '5.40 s also available very service 4 p.m.-12 a.m. 4p.m.- 1 a.m. eryday Special 238-9403 sports - • r • M x 1. Bearcat hunt: Lions take 'turkey' Cincinnati By MARK ASHENFELTER Collegian Sports Writer Joe Paterno said the recent nip in the air finally makes it feel like football season. As long as no one reminds him that fall also marks the start of hunting season turkey season to be specific everything should remain peaceful in Happy Valley. During his weekly conference call, a reporter suggested to Pater no that the No. 5 Nittany Lions achieved their 4-0 record by playing turkeys. Paterno had heard the criticism before, but this time the trigger happy coach fired away at the ques tioner. He said Temple, Boston Col lege and Rutgers are building their programs and will continue to be on the schedule. It's his program and he'll schedule whoever he pleases, thank you very much. Which brings us to this week's powerhouse, the University of Cin cinnati. The Bearcats• will be the latest team to put their necks on the chopping block when they line up on the sidelines against the Lions to morrow at 12:20 p.m. in Beaver Stadium. Sure, the Bearcats have a win ning record (3-2) and they did give the Lions a hard time before drop ping a 31-10 decision last, year, but they were also crushed 48-28 by Rutgers three weeks ago. Last week, the Scarlet Knights fell 31-6 to the Lions. The Lions' resurgent offense has averaged 36 points per game and has yet to perform at peak efficien cy. Paterno said the team must show some improvement if it is to handle the Bearcats' defense. Despite allowing an average of 406.4 yards per game, Paterno said the Bearcats have a defensive alignment unlike any his team has seen thus far. His biggest concern is outside linebacker Alex Gordon, who leads the team with 44 tackles. "This is entirely different than any (defense) we've played," he said. "They're a four-deep scheme. They gave us a lot of problems last year. We didn't do a particularly good job against them and we're trying to do a better job." Some might say it's the first time the Lions' offense has been tested, but split end Ray Roundtree dis agrees, saying each of the first four games has presented a challenge. "I think we've been tested every week," he . said. "A different . team poses a different kind of contest for you and you've got to overcome whatever they throw at you and do the job that you can." One thing being thrown at the Lions is constant coverage on the tight ends. Only 16 passes have headed in their general direction through four games and only six have been caught. Paterno said the Lions just take advantage of what the opposing defense gives them and he knows the tight ends will soon have a chance to shine. Tight end Brian Siverling, who has five receptions, expects things to change tomorrow. "I think it's tough for (the Bear cats) to cover the intermediate zones (with their defense)," he said. "Their defensive ends do a really good job of holding up the tight end. I think if we can do some counter moves, we can get away from them. The backs and the tight ends sould have a good game." Offensive tackle Chris Conlin said the. Bearcats may not have the biggest defensive line, but added they'll still provide a challenge in a different way. He said that smaller lineman are often quicker and tougher to block. While the Lions looked impres sive against Rutgers last week, Paterno said he still noticed a few weak spots. "We've got to be more consistent, we made a lot of mental mistakes against Rutgers offensively," he said. "I think in this game we're going to have to be much more precise in what we're doing because it's a different kind of defense. I think they'll come at us a little tougher." Cincinnati will definitely be tough on offense, despite the expected loss of tailback Reggie Taylor. Alan . - ---* --. ~• ' ' , PENN STATE ( 4 ° Nickname• Nitta Y Lions , Head,Coach: Joe Paten°,2lst sea s on (191- 442)' , : - Last,usme: Defested Rutgers, 31.6, Offensive SYsteM: "alo'ple Defeislvesystem:3-4 iri 9 :'so Lettermen. - Lost: 17 ' Return Lettermen f ~~ Penn State fullback Tim Manoa is tripped up by a Cincinnati defender as he sloshes ahead for yardage last season at Riverfront Stadium. The Lions survived an early Bearcat scare to win the game, 31.10, and secure a No. 1 ranking. `They gave us a lot of problems last year. We didn't do a particularly good job against them and we're trying to do a better job ... we're going to have to be much more precise in what we're doing because it's a different kind of defense.' McKinney will start at tailback and Taylor, who suffered a hip pointer last week, will see limited action at best. Taylor gained 129 yards in 25 carries against the Lions in 'B5. All eyes will now focus on gum : - terback Danny McCoin, who's com pleted 116 of 172 passes for 1,428 yards and 10 touchdowns against six interceptions. He's ranked sixth in the nation in total offense and eighth in passing efficiency. His main targets are Jason Stargel (24 EIIMMI Joe Paterno, football coach ~_, "iv t, .....,,,..._, ti 1 ~ --., ^ 41,7" VOINEV - ; : „., ... • *V. 0 .' .... ... • 41 1 11 h . ~,IP is ' ~~~':D'=i:c".'~iFa~ catches, four touchdowns) and Joe Hice (23 and one) Paterno said that McCoin, a red shirt junior, has greatly benefitted from an additional year of experi ence. In last season's loss to the Lions, McCoin completed 15 of 27 passes for 127 yards, but was inter cepted twice. "They have a quarterback who knows where people are," Paterno said. "He's not a great runner, but he's tough to sack because he MZ;I seriously • d 'lOO‘J:44 Collegian Photo I Dan Oleski moves around well enough that he can dump the ball to an outlet man " Paterno compared McCoin to Rutgers' Joe Gagliardi, but said McCoin is better because the Scar let Knights didn't have a receiver the calibre of Stargel. "You'll see the same difference in them offensively as you see in Penn State," Paterno said. "They're much smoother and they're explo sive. Stargel's got to be as good a wideout as there is in America. All of them are a little bit more mature (than last season)." With the Lions winning their games by an average of 23 points, Paterno has been able to substitute early and often. He said the team's depth has greatly improved since the Temple game. "I feel pretty good about it against the people we've played," he said. "Whether some of them can handle the kind of pressure they may have to handle in different situations, we'll see "Overall, I'm pleased. I'm just delighted we've been able to play as many people as we've played. It's been good for morale. They're get ting the feel they can be good foot ball players, especially the kids who got in late last Saturday." And even if the Bearcats pull a major upset tomorrow, you can bet your hunting license Paterno won't cry fowl. CINCINNATI (3.2) Nickname: Bearcats Head Coach: Dave Currey, 3rd season (10.17) Last Game: Defeated . Louisville, 24-17 - Offensive-System: Multiple pro set Defensive - System: Multiple 4-3 Lettermen Returning: 51 - Lettermen Lost: 12 Bearcats seek upset, satisfaction vs. Lions quarterback Danny McCoin said of the Keg of Nails, not choking back any tears. For winning last week's game with What does Cincinnati get for upset archrival Louisville, the Cincinnati ting Penn State? Bearcats earned a traditional prize "The satisfaction of beating one of passed down from generation to gen- the best teams in the nation," McCoin eration a wooden barrel filled with said. "I think that's enough." nails, officially called the "Keg of Maybe it shouldn't be. Maybe they Nails." should get a Keg of Videotapes. For beating Miami of Ohio, the Wins over Penn State have to last a Bearcats got a cast iron bell with the long time for the Bearcats. And scores of every game in the annual they'd have to have some way of rivalry painted on around the rim. proving it actually happened. They call it the Victory Bell. Cincinnati really did beat the Lions There's a trend here. when they were coming off their If you want to know why Cincinnati national championship season in 1983, has posted such mediocre records and according to McCoin it hasn't throughout its 102-year history, just been forgotten. think how you'd feel with a good half "The alumni and fans talk about ton of lumber and finishing nails it," McCoin said. "It doesn't really cluttering up your trophy case. affect us. We remember it happened. Further evidence that the Bearcats It happened once, it could happen aren't trying too hard to upgrade again." their image: the schedule. Cincinnati If it does happen again, McCoin will tries to pull itself up to national have 'to play no small part in the respectability by its own bootstraps victory. The 3-2 Bearcats are winning and it hires the likes of Penn State, all right, on the strength of a high- Miami, Alabama, and Auburn to tie flying offense, and in spite of a medio its shoelaces together in the mean ere defense. time. "We will be playing one of the finest By MATT HERB Collegian Sports Writer ;:::;:' :- - - , ~ ."14 k , i i _ ',.,.. . r .' ' l _ ..... _. Those first three teams beat Cincin- - - nati by a combined score of 114-20 last football programs and facing one of season. This season, Alabama drops the class head coaches in* all of col off the schedule and is replaced by lege football this week," Cincinnati Head Coach Dave Currey said of Auburn. If the Bearcats are lookinto upgrade their program, they'r start- Penn State and it's head coach, Joe ing from the wrong end. They should Paterno. "We have got to find a way have checked with Penn State on how to play perfect football if we are to it's really done. have a chance. Our goal is to put "turkeys." Fans can lose Reporters can call their first four together good offensive and defensive opponents efforts, something we have yet to do millions in potential scalping reve- this season." nue. Penn State still gets the rank- Using a sort of "run and shoot" ings, the bowls and the TV bucks. offense, McCoin has passed for 1,428 When Cincinnati wins, it gets hard- yards this season and has an astound ware as a doorprize. ing completion percentage of 67 per "l hardly ever see it," Bearcat cent. Knizner remains patient After a summer in which Matt "I'm not looking forward_ to next Knizner heard countless people tell year at all," he said. "I'm taking this him the starting quarterback job was year as it comes, you never know his for the taking, it would be under- when I'll be needed as a starter here. standable if he was already looking Igo in right now and try to get as forward to next year. much experience as I can. Next Instead of starting for the Lions, year's a long way away." the red-shirt junior spends most of his Paterno says that he's still counting time watching John Shaffer roll up on Knizner to play a large role in the impressive statistics and the team team's success this year. He's glad cruise to a 4-0 record. Knizner has gotten a lot of playing time and isn't disappointed with his play. "I think Knizner is a fine quar terback, he did some things well (against Rutgers)," Paterno said. ". . . He ran the club well, he had a lot of bounce in there. "He's becoming a fine leader, he's taking charge of that team. It's just great that he's getting the feel of being good and I think that's a big dividend." "41.01 0 ,'" It's not that Knizner hasn't had a Although he's satisfied his coach chance to play Head Coach Joe with his play, Knizner is hoping to Paterno has made it a point to get cash in during a clutch situation Knizner in each game. What disap- before the season is over. He proved points the Youngwood, Pa. native is what he could do last year, when he the fact that he hasn't had a chance to completed a pass for a touchdown make a major contribution. against Alabama. Even though Knizner has been It wasn't an ordinary touchdown faithfully inserted in the game to either. Knizner entered the game start the Lions' fourth possession, when Shaffer was shaken up and Shaffer has always been the one who reached the end zone on his first managed to put points on the board. and last play from scrimmage on Against Boston College, with the the day. game still in the balance, Knizner Now, however, he enters the game failed to complete a pass. with the outcome out of his hands. It's Knizner can't complain about the not the type of situation a guar team's success with Shaffer at the terback dreams of. helm, but he admits that he's less than ecstatic about his role on the "You're brought in in situations team. where it's tough to keep your concen "lt is hard, it's tough" he said. tration and just go in and take control "You have to look at the team I'm of the game," he said of the second out here playing for the team. offensive unit. "We're struggling "We're playing well, we're having right now. (Against Rutgers) I a great year and you can't get down. thought we played really well and You never know when you're going to (two weeks ago) we played really be needed. When you get down you well. But I think there's still a lot of start feeling sorry for yourself and room for improvement." you don't play as well as you can." Knizner said he has days when he's Last year it was Shaffer that wasn't down in the dumps, but that his playing well and that meant the quar- teammates on the second unit boost terback spot was opening when prac- his spirts. He said everyone has days Lice started two months ago. Many when the disappointments of not fans and a newspaper poll called for starting catch up with them, but he Knizner to start, but Paterno elected said it's a matter of pressing on. to remain with Shaffer. "Your time is always going to With Shaffer firmly entrenched as come," Knizner said. "My definition a starter, Knizner's playing time will of luck is when preparation meets be limited unless Shaffer becomes opportunity. As long as I'm prepared, totally ineffective or is injured. It my opportunity is going to come and would be easy for Knizner to look that's how I look at things." toward a senior season in which the job should be his alone. But he has too much pride to write off the 1986 campaign. The Daily Collegian Friday, Oct. 10, 1986 c=.ct\/ , s•\t' 0,.,--I'''' Mark Ashenfelter is a senior major ing in journalism and sports editor for The Daily Collegian.
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