tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post3104578611997207388..comments2023-07-03T09:37:02.476-04:00Comments on Linebacker-U.com: Wrestling Wreport: weekend previewMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14061569993273094750noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-51890784730445728322011-01-21T19:36:15.508-05:002011-01-21T19:36:15.508-05:00I texted Galen not long after official news of the...I texted Galen not long after official news of the hire broke, think I had caught him by surprise. It certainly surprised me. Penn State was such a sleeping giant of a program given the wealth of wrestling talent in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states, it's hard to believe it only has one national title to it's name.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346632367434990107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-84438648481630713632011-01-21T12:12:55.739-05:002011-01-21T12:12:55.739-05:00Damn, I should have known that. I guess it actuall...Damn, I should have known that. I guess it actually makes it more impressive that he has them now poised for No. 1. Usually--like in most sports--when a coach has huge success in year-one, it can be chalked-up to the previous coach's roster and training. (Think of Larry Coker at Miami in 2001) This being Cael's 2nd season, it's more of HIS team/program now, especially with the roster changes since he was first hired.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061569993273094750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-41723841501726507852011-01-21T11:59:09.594-05:002011-01-21T11:59:09.594-05:00Mike,
Actually it's his 2nd season, his first...Mike,<br /><br />Actually it's his 2nd season, his first last year they finished 9th which was a huge improvement from the old coaching staff. <br /><br />You're right though this was one of the best hires in Penn State history, that's why people were writing things like "the day the wrestling world changed" when PSU announced it. Cael has these kids buying into his mindset and if you read his blog it's hard not to. <br /><br />http://www.caelsanderson.com/Galenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068113556245153541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-70319492570871558042011-01-21T11:54:02.560-05:002011-01-21T11:54:02.560-05:00It feels like with Cael at the helm, Penn State wr...It feels like with Cael at the helm, Penn State wrestling will rival the Women's Volleyball team in terms of sustained success. I mean, it's the guy's first season as head coach, and Penn State is already poised for a No. 1 ranking. <br /><br />Can anyone dispute that this was one of the single best coaching hires in Penn State athletics history? <br /><br />Now, if only they'd go for this kind of slam dunk when JoePa retires... [sounds the dog whistle]Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061569993273094750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-7910815861952018602011-01-21T08:45:45.877-05:002011-01-21T08:45:45.877-05:00Good catch Pete I didn't see that and I would ...Good catch Pete I didn't see that and I would not have expected that, two big upsets and a couple major decisions was the difference for Lehigh. You're right, PSU will probably be #1.Galenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17068113556245153541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572799361125216095.post-77586769849021522482011-01-21T08:20:10.707-05:002011-01-21T08:20:10.707-05:00As Lehigh dumped #1 Cornell last night, PSU should...As Lehigh dumped #1 Cornell last night, PSU should be #1 when Tuesday's rankings come out.<br /><br />Sweet.Pete the Streakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724942064619677420noreply@blogger.com