I Wednesday, Nov, 10, 2010 NCAA From Page 8. chance to play field hockey not just for Penn State, but on the field they have played on for the last four years. “It just makes everything much more special for us just because we’re able to stay here and be on our home turf where we’re used to,” Purvis said. “Just our fans get to come see us, it’s going to be an amazing experi-. Slay From Page 8, well as Freshman of the Week for her performances during both matches. She is the first Penn State player to be named confer ence defensive player of the week since now-senior Arielle Wilson in November 2008. Early in the opening set against Michigan, Slay displayed her ability to affect each opposing hitter. In back-to-back rallies, the Raleigh, N.C. native helped shut down attacks from both Michigan outside hitters by sliding to each side of the net. Slay and senior Blair Brown each recorded four blocks during the match's first nine rallies, and the freshman believed the Lions' defense sparked their play. "It definitely gave a little confi dence boost, not only for me but for the whole team in general,'' Slay said. "We were able to kind of take control of the match from Stanley From Page 8. Latimore (wrist). Crawford may play more this week. Joe Paterno said at his press conference Tuesday, but Latimore isn't mak ing much progress despite being listed as probable on this week's depth chart. The depth Stanley provided the defensive line was crucial to the Lions' success against Northwestern. Stanley said it was Alton From Page 8. Andrew Alton pinned Lynch after mounting a quick 11-2 lead to take the starting job going into this weekends matches against Bloomsburg (3-0) and No. 17 Lehigh (1-0). "It was a tough match," Lynch said. "Alton is really good." Sanderson said the coaches staged the wrestle-off to duplicate a match-like atmosphere. Both wrestlers made weight and wres tled in front of the team to create a competitive environment. Vitamin 'O’: America's Healthy 'Addiction' to Oil A talk by Alex Epstein ▲ of the Ayn Rand Center for W Individual Rights A 0 TONIGHT! 8 p.m. in 201 Thomas Sponsored by Penn State Objectivist Club and UPAC- Your Student Activity Fee at Wbrk! wwwfsuobjectivismxom ence and we are so, so psyched for that.” As the dust cleared and the commotion settled after Penn State's selection, Morett remind ed the team that the Lions have never lost a home game in the NCAA tournament. But if the Lions want to keep that streak alive and face the win ner of Saturday's Ohio State- Albany (N.Y) 2 p.m. matchup., they’ll have to first take care of business against Syracuse. And as far as preparation goes, there. We didn't really let the crowd get into the match that much." The blocking production is nothing new from Slay, who leads the team with 1.59 blocks per set. However, she had just 25 lulls this season before her 17 last week end. While Slay's length aids her blocking. Brown said it gives her the ability to hit over opposing blockers, as well. "It's important that she's up in the air all the time so she can either take blockers or. if the blockers are going at someone else, she can be up and available to put the ball down.' Brown said of Slav. Much of Slay's production against the Wolverines and Spartans came on overpasses, coach Russ Rose said. He said he's not expecting Slay to contin ue to be a large contributor on offense, but Rose was happy with her ability to turn the opponents' mistakes into Penn State points. obvious the Wildcats offensive linemen were "gassed by the fourth quarter." But Stanley will face a much tougher offensive line this week when the Lions head to No. 8 Ohio State. The run-pass threat of Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor is similar to that ol Northwestern's Pan Perse, and defensive line coach Larry Johnson said Stanley's quickness is especially ke'- in shut ling down dual-threat quarterbacks. "He rushed the passer well," Throughout the offseason. Sanderson has said he will put the best team possible out on the mat. While he could not help but praise Lynch for all he has done for the team. Sanderson admitted the results o! the wrcstle-ofl indicate Alton is the guy. "That is my least favorite pai, of the job." Sanderson said. "You really want both guys to do well but only one guy can represent your team at that weight" Sanderson said Lynch is one of his favorite wrestlers on the team. He added that Lynch is so coach able and gutsy that he will bounce back. Morett said she plans on keeping things simple. She said her team needs to work hard at practice like it has the entire season and prepare for the Orange as if it's an everyday regular season game even if this is the biggest game of some of thier careers. “Syracuse has had an out standing season and they're just very' strong,” Morett said. "They’re very tournament savvy.” To e-mail reporter: jrms4ol@psu.edu Rose has been putting either Slay or senior Fatima Balza into the lineup based on matchups. Slay said. The freshman and Rose both said Balza provides more quickness at the middle hit ter position, while Slay brings a bigger block. Slay said she's been learning a lot from Balza, and she tries to perform up to the standards of the Venezuelan native. Senior libero Alyssa D'Errico said Balza has been playing well, but she realizes Slay has the abil ity to play a different style of mid dle hitter. D'Errico knows Slav is a valuable asset to the team when she's on the floor. "It's great that we have such a strong blocker." D'Errico said of Slav. "When they have a great oppo nent on the other side attacking wise. we can put her in and know that she's going to kind of shut them down." To e-mail recover rmlsl3B@psu.edu Johnson said. "We re playing with a quarterback that was a runner so we need to be quick at the end position. Sean's got great quick ness, great speed, so we had the ability to take the advantage ol that." Stanley said Johnson wa- (he coach he went to following the marijuana charge and suspension. Johnson. Stanley said. 1, minded him to stay focused on what was important and not pay attention to what w as being said. "Coach J. he just kept it all lam- For now though, the team vie look to its unproven freshman to take the reins, and no one has more confidence than Alton him self. "I'm really prepared for this weekend." Alton said. "I've been preparing since the summer time." Alton rod participating in a wrestle-off is something he was not used to. He said he didn't need to wrestle off in high school, but added he could not help but get swept up in the competitive envi ronment. "It was different at first." Alton said. "But I was able to get on top McGloin From Page 8. However, history of the Lions' play in the red zone in Columbus dictates Penn State is more likely to score on a run than pass, as the Lions haven't thrown for a touch down at Ohio State during Paterno's tenure as coach. "McGloin has benefited from the fact that the offensive line is a little bit more consistent, a little bit more confident in the timing, the backs have a little bit more confi dence in what they're doing. " Paterno .said. The former walk-on's success can be attributed to his ability to limit his number of turnovers dur ing the past three games. After throwing one interception during his first extensive playing time of the season Oct. 23 against Minnesota, McGloin has settled down and not committed a turnover. While Bolden totaled .-even interceptions during his eight starts and lost a fumble before getting taken out of the Northwestern game. McGloin's ability to take what the defense gives him and not force anything is helping the offense. "He makes the right reads." running back Evan Royster said. He's not too nervous to make a mistake, so 1 think he gives a lot of confidence to our offense and we can obviously move the ball when he's in there." The offense hay established a rhythm with McGloin in charge, as the , crial attack has opened up Hie run helping the Lions rush lor iiy oriented " Stanley said. "He tokl me so move on and that every body's still on my side. I just had to leeis Ik le the s ■ me 'lung Andrew will be focused on coming into this week end's matches will be staying cairn While he is excited to get under the bright lights, he said he pa.si. me and move on. ill last Saturday's game, he like ho lias finally done that, nsiv captain Oliie Ogbu feels -.till’d to Stanley aiter the ion and told hi til to !:y and ■ n-jsjtives from the inci f :;rt -w irotn n .ppenod now: and I'm sue happen again. ’ Ogbu said Sained to me ihal he did aid put him on his back :lc Andrew' will be the only starting this season, he said 11 have his brother in mind he is out wrestling on the Tiie Alton brothers have led together their entire most recently at Central ‘. a: High School in Mill Hall. --aid when one of them it is like a loss for both of The Daily Collegian 580 yards during the past three games. The team’s 127 carries during that span are a season high. The offensive line's improve ment during the past three weeks has also opened up more holes for the backs and given McGloin more time, something Bolden did n't have at the beginning of the season. Bolden was sacked seven times in eight games while McGloin has taken just one sack in three games. “It all starts with the offensive linemen and they've really picked up their game and they've been playing great." fullback joe Suhev said. With the offense as a whole being more productive with McGloin. some players attribute it to the confidence the redshirt sophomore brings to the team. Described by Suhey as a competi tive. fiery guy. McGloin's swagger is on display when he's out on the field making plays and on the side lines encouraging his defense to step up. Paterno said confidence is something that comes with age. and at this point. McGloin's been around longer and had more time to learn the oltense. But the coach didn't want to dismiss Bolden's effort to run the otiense cither. "They've both been effective up to a point." Paterno said. "And in all fairness to ! Bolden I he was in there when we were having more troubles holding on to the ball, running the football and all those kinds of things." aass22o@psu.edu see the mistakes he made. Now he's beina a belter nemon for it." It the Lions are to pull off the upset at Ohio Slate. Stanley's speed will be a vita! pieee. They will be fared with the task of stop ping yet another speedy backlield. Must bovine his quickness and ability at the end position, with • lack and Eric hurt. ;t really gives us nm-down lim ball carrier plays, when ;.ou')V no! supposed make ph\ s." (>ubi; s-.-iid 1 ajcs23B@psu.edu needs to make surt lit- does not get too worked up. "The coaches do a eood job of getting me warmed up before each mate!)." Alton said. "I just need to stay calm and go through mv routine." Sanderson, as well as many of the upperclassmen on the team, have said they can not wait to see many of the younger wrestlers get their ieet wet in real competition this weekend. "Alton is definitely ready to go this weekend, there is no question about that." Sanderson said. e ins'! T|. ortv bgmso94@psu.edu
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