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Hbg Patriot: Nittany Lions add to honors at NCAA Division I wrestling championships
Penn State's Dan Vallimont, right, tries to get free from Stanford's Nick Amuchastegui, during the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships match in Omaha, Neb. on Friday.
OMAHA, Neb. – Even to the most demanding fan, Cael Sanderson’s first year as Penn State wrestling coach would be deemed a success.
Even with obvious weaknesses in the lineup, highlighted by redshirting four talented freshmen, Sanderson nudged the Nittany Lions to a 13-6-1 regular-season record and a fifth-place finish at the Big Ten Tournament.
Sanderson can add three All-Americans and a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Division I Championships to that modest list of accomplishments.
Dan Vallimont National Runner-Up, Sanderson’s Nittany Lions Claim Ninth Place at NCAA Championships
Vallimont downed 9-3 in 165-pound title bout by No. 1 Howe of Wisconsin
OMAHA, Neb.; March 20, 2010 – Penn State senior Dan Vallimont (Lake Hopatcong, N.J.) was defeated in the national finals at 165 in the culminating event at the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Vallimont’s run to National Runner-Up status helped head coach Cael Sanderson and the Nittany Lion wrestlers take ninth place at the event.
Molinaro Takes Fifth at 149 as Nittany Lions Maintain Ninth Place Heading into Tonight’s Finals
Senior Dan Vallimont on top to tangle for crown at 165 tonight on ESPN.
OMAHA, Neb.; March 20, 2010 – The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team earned fifth and sixth place medals in this morning’s placing bouts at the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships in Omaha, Neb. With only six wrestlers competing, the Nittany Lions’ strong performance this year has the squad sitting in ninth place with 49.0 points. Head coach Cael Sanderson will now prep senior Dan Vallimont (Lake Hopatcong, N.J.) for the national title bout at 165 later this evening.
BWI: Lions with three All-Americans after Day 2
Andy Elder
BlueWhiteIllustrated.com Assistant Editor
OMAHA, Neb. – The old wrestling adage of having to beat the best to be the best is especially apropos to Penn State 165-pounder Dan Vallimont at the 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.
Friday night in the semifinals against defending champion Jarrod King of Edinboro,Vallimont finally converted one of his multiple single-leg attempts with 13 seconds left in the sudden victory period to earn a 3-1 win and a berth in the finals.
To win the championship, Vallimont will have to chop down No. 1 seed and defending runner-up Andrew Howe of Wisconsin.
Nittany Lion Dan Vallimont Advances to National Finals at 165 as PSU Holds Ninth Place
Cyler Sanderson becomes Penn State’s 166th All-American.
OMAHA, Neb.; March 19, 2010 – Day two of the 2010 NCAA Wrestling Championships drew to a close Friday night and head coach Cael Sanderson’;s squad had plenty to celebrate. Senior Dan Vallimont (Lake Hopatcong, N.J.) downed defending national champion Jarrod King of Edinboro in one 165-pound semifinal to advance to the national title match-up tomorrow night. Classmate Cyler Sanderson (Heber City, Utah) became Penn State’;s 166th All-American as well. Penn State holds ninth place in the team standings.
HBG Patriot: Penn State’s Dan Vallimont moves on to NCAA wrestling finals
BY ANDY ELDER, For The Patriot-News
OMAHA, Neb. — Penn State 165-pounder Dan Vallimont endured two long years of strife and doubt to get another shot at securing a berth in the NCAA finals.
Friday night in the Qwest Center he finally cashed in.
Vallimont headlined a group of three Nittany Lion All-Americans at the 2010 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Sophomore 149-pounder Frank Molinaro fell in his bid for a finals berth. And senior 157-pounder Cyler Sanderson rebounded from a quarterfinal loss to win in the All-America round.
via Penn State’s Dan Vallimont moves on to NCAA wrestling finals | PennLive.com.
