With jumpers falling through the net for the first time in several weeks, the Reynoldsburg, Ohio, native did not eschew his patented jams, opening the second half with a two-handed rim rocker. Throughout his offensive malaise, Booth was still a defensive presence, providing the shot-blocking prowess that ranks him among the nation's best in that category. His 90 swats have long since shattered John Amaechi's school record of 68. My shots just haven't been going down and that's something every player goes through over a period of time. After redshirting a year ago, wilting in the midst of the rigorous Big Ten campaign seemed like a plausible explanation for the sudden lack of scoring.
Booth disagrees with the assertion.
I feel the same way I did at the beginning of the year. On the cusp of an invitation to the NCAA tournament, a highly energized Booth will be an integral factor in answering the question of if Penn State bows out early or goes dancing well into March. Text for correction goes here. Put it as close to the corrected paragraph as possible.