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AKRON, Ohio – Bubba Jenkins walked off the mat early Sunday afternoon, grinning from ear-to-ear.

“I got me another stop sign,” Jenkins said.

The 2007 Junior World champion and 2008 NCAA runner-up was clutching another USA Wrestling championship plaque after winning a University Nationals freestyle title.

Jenkins, a surprise entry into the event, outlasted University of Pittsburgh All-American Tyler Nauman 3-1, 0-1, 3-0 in the finals at 66 kg/145.5 lbs.

Jenkins was named Outstanding Wrestler.

via WRESTLING: Junior World champion Bubba Jenkins makes return with win at University Nationals- USOC Pressbox.

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Whether he was ordering bacon and eggs or visiting his barber, the older brother of Penn State’s celebrated first-year wrestling coach couldn’t escape the chatter.

“Everywhere I would go, whether it was getting breakfast or a haircut, people were saying they can’t wait for 2010-11,” associate head coach Cody Sanderson said. “People are excited about the recruits that are going to be in our lineup. But we left it at that. We owed it to the program to keep our focus on 2009-10.”

Such was the conundrum facing the start of Cael Sanderson’s tenure.

The future looked promising. But the present demanded unwavering attention.

via Sandersons shift to next season – Sports | Centre Daily Times – State College, PA.

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Collegian Staff Writer

Two months after leaving the Penn State wrestling team, Bubba Jenkins has yet to choose a new school.

Though Jenkins said he is still weighing his options, the 2008 NCAA 149-pound runner-up has gained interest from a number of schools, including Arizona State, Old Dominion, Maryland, Nebraska and Iowa State.

Jenkins visited Arizona State because he said the school had been recruiting him since he was a sophomore in high school and he wanted to repay the loyalty. Brian Stith, an Arizona State assistant coach, wrestled at Frank W. Cox High School, Jenkins’s; former school, and was also Jenkins’s; ex-coach.

via Ex-Lion Jenkins yet to tab new team – The Daily Collegian Online.

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A five-day span during winter break saw three wrestlers leave the Penn State wrestling team as coach Cael Sanderson’s intense approach begins to test his wrestlers.

Sanderson confirmed Dec. 30 that Bubba Jenkins and Luke Macchiaroli had left the team. Following the team’s Jan. 3 dual meet at Lock Haven, he announced that Colby Pisani had also departed. He said he did not know if the departures were a result of his intense coaching style.

via Changes spark questions – The Daily Collegian Online.

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The decision was made by Penn State’s coaching staff, something Jenkins and Sanderson confirmed Thursday.“It was definitely forced upon me,” Jenkins said. “I respect Cael’s decision and I know he’s trying to do what’s good for the team and the program. I’m not mad at him. It’s just part of the game.”

via Lions, Jenkins cut ties | Penn State News | Sports – Centre Daily Times.

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Head coach Cael Sanderson confirmed Wednesday that redshirting senior Bubba Jenkins has left the Penn State wrestling team.

Jenkins redshirted the first half the 2009-10 because of academic ineligibility. In three seasons as a Nittany Lion, Jenkins amassed a 73-21 record.

“Bubba won’t be here next semester,” Sanderson said in a phone conversation. “I don’t know [about his future] for sure. We’re taking requests for releases and that kind of thing, but he won’t be here.”

via Jenkins, Macchiaroli leave Nittany Lions – The Daily Collegian Online.

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True freshman David Taylor jogged back and forth from the end of the blue and white mat to the wall that read “Penn State Wrestling.”

As Taylor approached the wall another time, he jumped and kicked off it — attempting what looked like a karate move on the immovable object. Warming up next to Taylor was Brad Pataky, who focused straight ahead, seemingly unaware of any karate moves or other people jogging beside him.

The juxtaposition of the lighthearted Taylor and no-nonsense Pataky previewed two of the multiple and diverse personalities that will be on display this Sunday at the Nittany Lion Open — many of whom are Lions looking to carry over previous open success this season.

via Records on line at Nittany Lion Open – The Daily Collegian Online.

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TODAY’S ACTION The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team, ranked No. 15 nationally, will return to action after a weekend off to take part in the 2009 Nittany Lion Open. Penn State (4-1, 0-0 Big Ten) will be in action beginning at 8:30 a.m. in Rec Hal. The NLO is not part of the Penn State season ticket package and tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the event. Head coach Cael Sanderson will send much of his starting line-up and most of his vaunted red-shirts on to the mats.

via No. 15 Penn State Set for 2009 Nittany Lion Open – PENN STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE.

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