Tag Archives: Colby Pisani
Collegian: Changes spark questions
By Ryan Loy
Collegian Staff Writer
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.
Collegian: Lions crush Lock Haven, another wrestler leaves team
By Ryan Loy
Collegian Staff Writer
Brad Pataky’s pin in the opening bout of Sunday’s dual meet was a sign of things to come for the Penn State wrestling team.
The No. 15 Nittany Lions (6-1-1) handled Lock Haven on their way to an impressive 32-6 victory.
via Lions crush Lock Haven, another wrestler leaves team – The Daily Collegian Online.
CDT: Lions resume today at LHU
Guy Cipriano
With a two-week break between last month’s Reno Tournament of Champions and today’s dual meet at Lock Haven, Penn State’s wrestling season split into tidy halves.
Listening to those who oversee the team’s progress produces twoconclusions about the first half.
1. Penn State improved in enough areas to escape with a 5-1-1 dual meet record;
2. The internal expectations are higher this semester.
“The first semester was productive for us,” associate head coach Cody Sanderson said. “We made some improvements in some areas we needed to make improvement. But we have a lot of work to do before we get to the national tournament.
Collegian: Wrestlers place third in tournament
By Brendan Monahan
Collegian Staff Writer
The Penn State wrestling team’s trip to the Reno Tournament of Champions ended with a third-place finish in a field of 25 teams.
Without Cameron Wade, the Nittany Lions didn’t present a wrestler in the heavyweight class. Although 10 Penn State wrestlers competed, only nine counted toward the team score because of the absence of a heavyweight participant.
via Wrestlers place third in tournament – The Daily Collegian Online.
Things to look for at Reno
Back Points, the Collegian’s wrestling blog lists these four points to look for in Reno.
- The team’s increased energy
- Colby Pisani’s increased confidence
- Brad Pataky’s performance
- Clay Steadman’s return and increased toughness
Details here.
“A tie is a loss” says Penn State coach Cael Sanderson after 19-19 dual with Pitt
by Mark Palmer
College Wrestling Examiner
Penn State had to overcome considerable odds to get a 19-19 tie with host University of Pittsburgh Saturday night… but Nittany Lions' head coach Cael Sanderson was not looking at the outcome in a positive way.
“A tie is a loss,” said Sanderson, who never tied — or lost — a match in his varsity wrestling career at Iowa State.
via “A tie is a loss” says Penn State coach Cael Sanderson after 19-19 dual with Pitt.
