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in the Big Ten, illustrating one of the ef- fects the safe-but-sound approach has had. "We pound that home all the time: You've got to be able to protect the ball," Donovan said. "It's a constant theme. We do drills every day on that. [Turnovers are] the quickest way to get yourself beat. If we can continue to do that, we'll give ourselves a chance each and every week – that's for sure." Heading into its trip to Baltimore to face Maryland on Oct. 24, that ap- proach had led Penn State to a 5-2 record, and although the form of those five wins might not have moved the needle on the Nielsen ratings, they're putting checks in Penn State's win col- umn. In order to continue stockpiling recruits to reload that game-day depth, that's all it needs. The form, as Franklin maintains, is a secondary priority. "Pretty, ugly, nasty, sexy, exciting – win," he said. "However we've got to do it." Even if Donovan is the one who has to take some of the heat. That's OK. He's not one for social media, anyway. ■ 111 E. Beaver Ave s State College, PA 16801 www.The-Phyrst.com 814.234.4406 137 Elmwood St. s State College, PA 16801 www.HappyValleyBeer.com Wood-fire Grill 12 Beers on Tap 200 Year Old Barn 821 Cricklewood Dr. s Toftrees, State College www.AmericanAleHouse.net 814.237.9701 s Piano Bar s Sommelier 814.238.1406 814.234.7700 s 1611 Atherton St. s State College 814.941.7788 s Plank Rd. Exit s Altoona www.ChampsSportsGrill.net s Best Game Bar s Large Groups Welcome c lc e W We s p u o r G e g r a L s a e B m a st G e B s S n S h 1 A 1 6 1 0 0 7 7 4. 3 2 4. 1 8 me co r a l l C S r G s rt o p S s p m a h C . www s t i x . E d k R n a l P s 8 8 7 7 1. 4 9 . 4 1 8 S s . t n S o t r e h t 1 A 1 6 1 s 0 0 7 7 4. 3 2 4. 1 8 t e n . l l i r na o o t l A e g e l l o C e at t S Statement of Ownership for Blue White Illustrated