y 11 The Daily Collegian Published independently by students at Penn State Vol- 110 No, 7S Mojtjayj_Jan. ll t 2010 30 cents off campus Penn State linebacker Navorro Bowman, center, carries the Capital One Bowl trophy after the Lions’ 19-17 win against LSU on New Years Day. Fellow linebackers Josh Hull. left, and Bani Gbadyu look on in celebration. Lions win bowl, look to 10 season Bowl victory caps off year as questions remain heading into next season By Matt Fortuna COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Penn State's calendar year was incomplete. The Nittany Lions won 10 games in 2009, but they had not beaten a ranked team. Quarterback Daryll Clark rewrote the school record book, but he had failed to deliver in clutch moments against worthy oppo nents. On the first day of 2010, the then-No. 11 Lions validated their season and Clark solidified his legacy. He directed a game-win- Alcohol statistics rise Penn State officials said alcohol-related hospital visits and BAC levels increased in 2008-09. Average BAC Levels for Penn State Students' Alcohol-Related Visits to Mount Nittany Medical Centei o.2so____£ii? ■ 0.233 2004-05 2005 06 200'6-072007-08 2008- Source: Penn State Annual Assessment Report Alcohol-related incidents By Laura Nichols COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER More Penn State students than ever before found themselves in the emergency room last year due to alcohol-related incidents, according to the latest statistics released by university officials during the semester break Penn State’s The Partnership- Campus and Community United ning drive in the fourth quarter to beat then-No. 13 LSU, 19-17 and win the Capital One Bowl. “I was just so excited to come out and play," Clark, a senior cap tain, said after the game. "There was no doubt in my mind that everybody was ready to play. This bowl practice and this prepara tion was so good, both offensively and defensively." Clark executed a 12-play. 65-yard drive that took five min utes, 57 seconds and ended with a 21-yard Collin Wagner field goal with 57 seconds remaining to clinch the win. Wagner went 4-for-4 on the day to cap his up-and-down season and seemingly cement his hold on kicking responsibilities for next season. Whether someone can bring the offense into so much as .piscopo, increase Against Dangerous Drinking released its annual assessment report for 2008-2009 recently, showing that alcohol abuse has increased in a number of areas. The number of alcohol-related student admissions to Mount Nittany Medical Center increased in 2009 to 586 from 445 in 2007-08, according to the report. See INCIDENTS, Page 2. EXT? field goal range next season is one of several lingering questions. True freshman quarterback Kevin Newsome, the top reserve to Clark, saw limited action throughout this season and has yet to prove his mettle in a tough situation. The day after the Capital One Bowl, coach Joe Paterno expressed disappointment at not getting a chance to play Newsome more this season, though he made it clear that the feelings weren't toward the signal caller. T haven't seen him in a tough football game where he’s got to handle the whole football team,” Paterno said. “But I'm not disap pointed in anybody. I like our squad. I like him. I just don’t know enough about some of our kids.” See LIONS. Page 2. Bus loop to extend a.m. service hours By Casey McDermott COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Late-night White Loop service will begin this weekend as a trial run for the spring semester, end ing months of debate between student leaders and borough officials. The White Loop bus service will run an additional two hours on Friday Saturday and Sunday mornings, making the route’s end time 4:30 a.m., according to the proposed agreement drafted by the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA). Though the proposal still awaits finalization, UPUA President Gavin Keirans (sen ior-business management) said it will be up and running by Friday morning. UPUA will finance the project, spending about $ll,OOO. The exact figure will be voted upon at Looking ahead The showdown against the defending national champions in week two highlights the non-conference slate. Penn State Football Schedule 2010: Y J 9/4: vs. Youngstown State 0 9/11:9 Alabama qfe 9/18: vs. Kent State H 9/25: vs. Temple 10/2:9 lowa *£ 10/9: vs. Illinois Ml 10/23:9 Minnesota IA 10/30: vs. Michigan Jf 11/6: vs. Northwestern igt 11/13:9 Ohio State Ip 11/20:9 Indiana g 11/27: vs. Michigan State Source: Penn State Live Natalie Episcopo/Collegian $ll,OOO Amount UPUA is spending to support program 4.30a.m. New White Loop end time on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays this week’s UPUA meeting. The length of the trial period has yet to be determined. Penn State, CATA and UPUA plan to use this time to monitor the See LOOP, Page 2. OWhat do you think of the extended hours? Reply to our Twitter: YOUR twitter.com/ THOUGHTS dailycollegian psucollegian.com Players decide future Rovster will stav in j school while Bowman opts for NFL career. By Wayne Staats COLLEGIAN STAFF WRITER Evan Royster will return and challenge the record books, but "Linebacker U" will have to start anew at the position next season. Royster, a jun ior running back, will return for his senior season needing just 481 yards to become Penn State’s all-time rey 'Collegian leading rusher. However, line backer Navorro Bowman chose to skip his final season to move on to the NFL, leaving the Nittany Lions with the task of replacing their three top tack lers. “I wanted to return to finish my degree and for my final year at Penn State,” Royster said in a release announcing his decision. “I’m looking forward to next sea son." The Virginia native rushed for 1,169 yards and sue touchdowns this season to earn first-team All-Big Ten honors. His 2,918 career rushing yards leaves him easily in striking dis tance of the program's all-time leader, Curt Warner. Warner was inducted into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame early last December. “I think he’s been a solid play er with regards to his consisten cy,” Warner said of Royster. “I like his game and I wish him all the best.” But with Bowman’s departure, combined with the losses of sen iors Josh Hull and Sean Lee, linebacker Bani Gbadyu’s 37 tackles are the highest total out of next season’s returning linebackers. “My coaches and the Penn State family have helped me become a better player on the field and a better person off the field,” Bowman said in the same release. “I will miss my teammates, coaches and our fans, but will always be a Penn Stater no mat ter where I am.” Despite missing time with a groin injury, Bowman still ranked second on the team with 93 tackles, including a game high nine against LSU in the Capital One Bowl. Penn State coach Joe Paterno addressed the pair’s decision process the day after the bowl win and before each one made theirs. But Paterno understood at the time that while he wanted to keep both, each had different See PLAYERS, Page 2. Royster Bowman
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