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Weekend matches offer chance to refine skills

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Dan Vallimont gets thrown during Friday night's meet against Illinois. Vallimont is working on gaining the upperhand on an opponent when starting on t ...
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Wright building frame to jump to 184 class

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Penn State wrestler Quentin Wright (right) pours a drink into the cup of teammate Frank Molinaro on Jan. 18 at Rec Hall. Wright, who finished last sea ...
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Weight management keeps Lions healthy

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Penn State 149-pound wrestler Frank Molinaro lifts a barbell for a power clean rep at the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex in Rec Hall on Jan. 18.
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Weekend shows potential for NCAAs

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Steph Witt/Collegian Senior David Erwin (left) wrestles Illinois' John Dergo in a dual meet Jan. 22. Erwin beat No. 7 Phil Keddy and No. 16 Travis Ru ...
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Wade seeks consistency

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Heavyweight Cameron Wade (back) holds Brendan Herlihy in the Intrasquad Dual in November. Wade has won three-straight matches.
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Wrestlers don't believe conditioning a factor

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Penn State sophomore Cameron Wade (left) wrestles an opponent from Illinois during the Nittany Lions' win against the Illini Friday night at Rec Hall.
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Lightweight bouts influence outcomes

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Bryan Pearsall (top) wrestles at 133 pounds during the Lions' meet with the Illini Friday.
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Lack of attitude evident in loss

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Frank Molinaro throws an Illinois wrestler during a meet Friday night.
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Updated February 9, 2010 4:52 AM

Pataky sets tone for team

A cluster of 10 wrestlers, donning their blue warmups and waiting for the announcer to shout out each of their names, stood at the far right corner of the mat before Sunday's meet with Michigan.

Updated February 8, 2010 4:51 AM

Nittany Lions steamroll Wolverines

Following Sunday's 29-10 win against Michigan at Rec Hall, Penn State's No. 7 157-pound wrestler Cyler Sanderson walked onto the mat to receive the Ridge Riley Award, a distinction given to the outstanding Nittany Lion of each home match.

Wade garners award after shift in attitude

The Ridge Riley Award could have gone to either wrestler.

Updated February 7, 2010 3:00 PM

Lions roll past Michigan

The Penn State wrestling team (12-5-1) won seven of 10 bouts and defeated Michigan 29-10 Sunday in Rec Hall. Updated 3:00 PM


Updated February 5, 2010 11:17 PM

Lions use pins to blow by Northwestern

Six points were essentially given to the Penn State wrestling team before Friday's dual meet with Northwestern even began. Updated 11:17 PM

Dan Vallimont gets thrown during Friday night's meet against Illinois. Vallimont is working on gaining the upperhand on an opponent when starting on the bottom.

Weekend matches offer chance to refine skills

Dan Vallimont has some work to do before the Big Ten Championships begin March 6.


Updated February 4, 2010 4:51 AM

Erwin recovering from rough start

The two losses were enough for assistant coach Casey Cunningham to step onto the scene.


Updated February 3, 2010 4:52 AM
Penn State wrestler Quentin Wright (right) pours a drink into the cup of teammate Frank Molinaro on Jan. 18 at Rec Hall. Wright, who finished last season as an All--American at 174 pounds, is working to become a wrestler at 184 pounds.
Upsizing

Wright building frame to jump to 184 class

Quentin Wright finished last season as an All-American in the 174-pound weight class. But entering this season, he was looking for more -- more weight, that is.

Penn State 149-pound wrestler Frank Molinaro lifts a barbell for a power clean rep at the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex in Rec Hall on Jan. 18.
Making the cut

Weight management keeps Lions healthy

The night before a match, Frank Molinaro would be in the sauna, frantically riding a bike to sweat off five or six pounds.

Hard work paying off for 141-pounder Lynch

A lot has changed for Adam Lynch during the past month.


Updated February 2, 2010 4:51 AM
Steph Witt/CollegianSenior David Erwin (left) wrestles Illinois' John Dergo in a dual meet Jan. 22. Erwin beat No. 7 Phil Keddy and No. 16 Travis Rutt this weekend.

Weekend shows potential for NCAAs

Heading into this weekend's road duals, assistant coach Troy Letters knew the competition would be a proper test for the ranked Nittany Lions before the NCAA tournament.


Updated February 1, 2010 4:51 AM
Penn State's Cyler Sanderson (right) wrestles against an Illinois grappler Jan. 22 at Rec Hall.

Lightweight bouts propel Lions past Wisconsin

Two bouts provided a shift of momentum in the Penn State wrestling team's dual meet Sunday at Wisconsin.


Updated January 31, 2010 4:28 PM

Wrestlers get best of Badgers

The No. 13 Penn State wrestling team (10-5-1, 2-2 Big Ten) defeated No. 12 Wisconsin (5-8, 1-2) Sunday in Madison, Wisc. Updated 4:28 PM


Updated January 29, 2010 10:31 PM

Lions lose on the mat in Iowa

The Iowa Hawkeye fans let out a collective boo at Carver-Hawkeye Arena after Penn State head coach Cael Sanderson approached a referee about some questionable calls. Updated 10:31 PM

197 spot unclear for weekend trip

Cael Sanderson pulled out a piece of paper as he stood in front of the Penn State wrestling team during its usual meeting before Wednesday's practice.


Updated January 28, 2010 4:52 AM
Heavyweight Cameron Wade (back) holds Brendan Herlihy in the Intrasquad Dual in November. Wade has won three-straight matches.

Wade seeks consistency

Consistency is still an issue for Penn State heavyweight Cameron Wade.


Updated January 27, 2010 4:52 AM

Sophomore Molinaro to face Big Ten's best

Being the underdog in three-straight bouts is rare for the No. 5 wrestler in the nation.


Updated January 26, 2010 4:52 AM
Penn State sophomore Cameron Wade (left) wrestles an opponent from Illinois during the Nittany Lions' win against the Illini Friday night at Rec Hall.

Wrestlers don't believe conditioning a factor

Bryan Pearsall rested against the blue and white wall -- his rapid breathing had eased hours before.


Updated January 25, 2010 4:51 AM
Frank Molinaro throws an Illinois wrestler during a meet Friday night.

Lack of attitude evident in loss

In his pre-meet interview, Penn State coach Cael Sanderson revealed No. 12 Brad Pataky's dual meet importance.

Bryan Pearsall (top) wrestles at 133 pounds during the Lions' meet with the Illini Friday.

Lightweight bouts influence outcomes

The impact one or two wrestlers may have on an entire bout was evident in the Penn State wrestling team's weekend dual meets.


Updated January 24, 2010 4:32 PM

Wrestlers fall to Ohio State

The Penn State wrestling team (9-4-1, 1-1-0 Big Ten) lost, 21-14, to Ohio State (12-1-0, 1-0-0) in Columbus, Ohio Sunday. Updated 4:32 PM


Updated January 23, 2010 12:18 AM

Lions use fast start to knock off Illini

Following Friday's match against Illinois, Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson pursed his lips and clenched his jaws as he described his team's performance as "frustrating." Updated 12:18 AM


Updated January 22, 2010 4:51 AM
Coach Cael Sanderson (right) instructs Jake Kemerer (top) in practice Oct. 1.

Illinois to test Lions

Cael Sanderson has experienced a lot in collegiate wrestling, but tonight will be a first for him.


Updated January 21, 2010 4:52 AM
Justin Ortega (top) practices in the Lorenzo Practice Facility.

Ortega perseveres through heart problem

Justin Ortega's stepfather, Harry Griswold, walked outside of Rec Hall during November's Intrasquad Dual to seek a place to collect his thoughts.


Updated January 20, 2010 4:49 AM
Senior heavyweight Brendan Herlihy (right) squares off in the Nittany Lion Open Dec. 6. Coach Cael Sanderson has stressed attitude changes.

Sanderson stresses attitude

When a four-time NCAA champion says training can be overrated, something seems out of place.


Updated January 19, 2010 4:47 AM

Saltsman fourth wrestler to leave team

Sophomore Tyler Saltsman is the latest in a recent string of Penn State wrestlers to leave the team.


Updated January 15, 2010 3:47 PM

Saltsman latest wrestler to leave Lions

Sophomore Tyler Saltsman has left the Penn State wrestling team, coach Cael Sanderson confirmed Friday, making him the fourth wrestler to leave in the last three weeks. Updated 3:47 PM


Updated January 14, 2010 4:52 AM
Sophomore wrestler David Crowell (right) practices against a teammate Wednesday at the Lorenzo Wrestling Complex. Crowell and fellow sophomore Clay Steadman are both aiming to start at 197 pounds.

Wrestlers vie for spot

Clay Steadman had just finished carrying David Crowell on his back Wednesday with Crowell's arms around his neck and legs around his sides in piggyback style.


Updated January 13, 2010 4:50 AM

Lion learns from 1st loss

With a minute left in his bout Saturday, Frank Molinaro was frantically trying to secure a takedown and avoid his first loss of the season.


Updated January 12, 2010 4:50 AM
Junior Adam Lynch (top) holds Colby Pisani during the Intrasquad Match Nov. 5 in Rec Hall. Lynch will replace the departed Pisani at 141 pounds.

Quiet junior Lynch making noise at 141

To 125-pounder Brad Pataky, senior Adam Lynch is quiet but well-spoken.


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