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"Kickoff" Event set for Oct. 14 in Rec Hall (6-8 p.m.)

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This just came across from Pat Donghia:

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Wrestling Announces Season Kickoff Event
Emceed practice/dinner buffet/auction in Rec Hall once again opens season

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; August 25, 2016 – For the second year in a row, the Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team will open the season with an emceed practice, dinner buffet and silent auction in Rec Hall. The kickoff, mirroring last year’s inaugural event, will take place on Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Rec Hall.

The emceed practice features the Penn State coaching staff guiding those in the stands through the ins and outs of some of the techniques and drills that Penn State uses during its practices. The dinner buffet features Hog Father’s barbeque and the silent auction features various items.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the Hog Father’s barbeque buffet and silent auction for those registered. Team introductions and the emceed practice takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with auction winners announced form 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Fans have two options for purchasing tickets. The full event, featuring silent auction registration, barbeque buffet and practice, will cost $25 per person. The cut-off date for purchasing the all-encompassing $25 ticket is Oct. 12. For fans simply wishing to watch the 6:30 to 7:30 open practice and participate in the silent auction, admission is $10 per person.

Tickets are available online now by going to http://www.gopsusports.com/wrestlingkickoffevent . Enter in promo code KICKOFF16 (case sensitive). Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-800-NITTANY or by visiting the Athletic Ticket Office in the Bryce Jordan Center, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Penn State has won five of the last six NCAA National Championships and five of the last six Big Ten titles. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s squad opens up the 2016-17 season at Army on Friday, Nov. 11, in a 7 p.m.dual. The home opener is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, when the Stanford Cardinal invades Rec Hall for a 2 p.m. match-up.
 
Tim Owen/BWI staff said:
This just came across from Pat Donghia:

___

Wrestling Announces Season Kickoff Event
Emceed practice/dinner buffet/auction in Rec Hall once again opens season

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.; August 25, 2016 – For the second year in a row, the Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team will open the season with an emceed practice, dinner buffet and silent auction in Rec Hall. The kickoff, mirroring last year’s inaugural event, will take place on Friday, Oct. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Rec Hall.

The emceed practice features the Penn State coaching staff guiding those in the stands through the ins and outs of some of the techniques and drills that Penn State uses during its practices. The dinner buffet features Hog Father’s barbeque and the silent auction features various items.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the Hog Father’s barbeque buffet and silent auction for those registered. Team introductions and the emceed practice takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with auction winners announced form 7:30 to 8 p.m.

Fans have two options for purchasing tickets. The full event, featuring silent auction registration, barbeque buffet and practice, will cost $25 per person. The cut-off date for purchasing the all-encompassing $25 ticket is Oct. 12. For fans simply wishing to watch the 6:30 to 7:30 open practice and participate in the silent auction, admission is $10 per person.

Tickets are available online now by going to http://www.gopsusports.com/wrestlingkickoffevent . Enter in promo code KICKOFF16 (case sensitive). Fans may also purchase tickets by calling 1-800-NITTANY or by visiting the Athletic Ticket Office in the Bryce Jordan Center, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Penn State has won five of the last six NCAA National Championships and five of the last six Big Ten titles. Head coach Cael Sanderson’s squad opens up the 2016-17 season at Army on Friday, Nov. 11, in a 7 p.m.dual. The home opener is set for Sunday, Nov. 13, when the Stanford Cardinal invades Rec Hall for a 2 p.m. match-up.
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Great event last year...I will be their again.....Lots of wrestling to will give you an inside look....
 
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RoarLions1 said:
http://view.tmclient.ticketmaster.c...b4e192c2b2e37574c66e9b3bcf53e833edc9b6bdc7f85

fyi, again...for those considering attending.
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I enjoyed this event last year. I didn't think the guys would go as hard as they did. Especially fun was watching Nolf and Frank go at least 80%. DT and Bo also spent most of the practice paired up, less hard but exploring lots of different positions.

My better half/significant other was lecturing on campus that same day but there's a different schedule this year and so I probably won't get there.
 
RoarLions1 said:
http://view.tmclient.ticketmaster.c...b4e192c2b2e37574c66e9b3bcf53e833edc9b6bdc7f85

fyi, again...for those considering attending.
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Roar - Are these sears standing room only (SRO)? Please see below.

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2017 Wrestling Kick Off Event - GENERAL ADMISSION

Fri, Oct 14, 2016 6:00 PM
Rec Hall

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For those that attend I would really like to know how Nevills is doing now that he has been healthy for a decent period of time.
 
Sean Harp said:
Roar - Are these sears standing room only (SRO)? Please see below.

31326.jpg

2017 Wrestling Kick Off Event - GENERAL ADMISSION

Fri, Oct 14, 2016 6:00 PM
Rec Hall

2017 Wrestling Kick Off Event - GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING

Ticket Results
Below are the available seats that best match your search. Please note that any applicable fees will be displayed in the cart.

Location Type Price Total
Section SRO
Row 5
Seat 12 - 13

Promo1
2 x $25.00 $50.00 add to cart
If you don't want these tickets, give them up and search again.
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It's an informal affair, sit where you want, walk around and mingle, whatever you want to do.
 
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Can someone who was there sum up anything noteworthy from this event? Like how did Hall and Suriano look as well as Nevills. I really wish that i could have gone to this event.
 
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rakes6293 said:
Can someone who was there sum up anything noteworthy from this event? Like how did Hall and Suriano look as well as Nevills. I really wish that i could have gone to this event.
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I was there with creamery freak. We had a chance to briefly chat with a few of the wrestlers. I want to say first of all that everyone of the members of that team are class acts. The were incredibly hands on athletes. It was as though they went out of their way to engage in conversation with anyone who approached them. I briefly chatted with Morgan Mc., Suriano, and Mark Hall. They were actually involved in the food buffet handing out drinks. Zpane handed out the bottled water. Bo was engaged with a lot of the young kids. I saw him on the floor signing posters that were distributed to all who wanted one. Quite a line of kids in a very chaotic setting with the multitude trampling all around them.

My conversation with Morgan was mostly centered around his relationship with the Army. He is actually in the army and receiving pay for his service. The Army is working out with NLWC and Morgan will be wearing the Army brand when competing internationally. His goal after wrestling is to serve his country being a member of the "special forces" unit.

I introduced my self to Mark Hall, again what a class individual. Creamery freak was right beside me and I told Mark that Creamery Freak told me that he could deck him in less than a minute. Hall was somewhat surprised by this but not half as surprised as Creamery Freak. We had a good laugh. I mentioned how good his letter he wrote regarding recruiting. He said that he first thought it sounded corny and didn't think it would receive much attention. He said the responses were unbelievable. He love PSU.

Suriano was excited to be part of the Blue and White. He said that the wrestling room was first class and his work out partners were world class. I might add that the entire time the team was engaged in the mini-practice, his partner was none other than Frank the Tank Molinaro. David Taylor sat a few rows in front of us. He looks so much bigger than the last time I saw him.

They had a drill that they showed to everyone. They paired wrestlers up and each was wearing ankle straps on each ankle. The goals were for the wrestlers to remove the straps from the others ankles. The one who succeeded was declared the victor. I couldn't believe my eyes on how quick these guys are. One would shoot for a pick and the other would counter it. It was fun to see these guy in the most awkward positions. Even Cale got involved with competing against the lion. There was so much going on it was hard to focus on the whole event. I counted 36 wrestlers that were introduced
 
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I was there with creamery freak. We had a chance to briefly chat with a few of the wrestlers. I want to say first of all that everyone of the members of that team are class acts. The were incredibly hands on athletes. It was as though they went out of their way to engage in conversation with anyone who approached them. I briefly chatted with Morgan Mc., Suriano, and Mark Hall. They were actually involved in the food buffet handing out drinks. Zpane handed out the bottled water. Bo was engaged with a lot of the young kids. I saw him on the floor signing posters that were distributed to all who wanted one. Quite a line of kids in a very chaotic setting with the multitude trampling all around them.

My conversation with Morgan was mostly centered around his relationship with the Army. He is actually in the army and receiving pay for his service. The Army is working out with NLWC and Morgan will be wearing the Army brand when competing internationally. His goal after wrestling is to serve his country being a member of the "special forces" unit.

I introduced my self to Mark Hall, again what a class individual. Creamery freak was right beside me and I told Mark that Creamery Freak told me that he could deck him in less than a minute. Hall was somewhat surprised by this but not half as surprised as Creamery Freak. We had a good laugh. I mentioned how good his letter he wrote regarding recruiting. He said that he first thought it sounded corny and didn't think it would receive much attention. He said the responses were unbelievable. He love PSU.

Suriano was excited to be part of the Blue and White. He said that the wrestling room was first class and his work out partners were world class. I might add that the entire time the team was engaged in the mini-practice, his partner was none other than Frank the Tank Molinaro. David Taylor sat a few rows in front of us. He looks so much bigger than the last time I saw him.

They had a drill that they showed to everyone. They paired wrestlers up and each was wearing ankle straps on each ankle. The goals were for the wrestlers to remove the straps from the others ankles. The one who succeeded was declared the victor. I couldn't believe my eyes on how quick these guys are. One would shoot for a pick and the other would counter it. It was fun to see these guy in the most awkward positions. Even Cale got involved with competing against the lion. There was so much going on it was hard to focus on the whole event. I counted 36 wrestlers that were introduced
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Thank you for sharing - lots of good stuff!
 
I lifted this from the scout board - delete if inappropriate.


A few observations, as mentioned Morelli and Rasheed drilled so we should assume we can put the 197 to rest for this year on Rasheed. Suriano is very intense, you can tell he maximized every minute on the mat, one focused individual. The team did a grab the anklet competition, Nick grabbed Frank and they drilled at the end of the mats for an additional 20 minutes or so. I was a bit surprised Jason was drilling with Moss, Kade didn't seem any bigger. I watched Bo and Smack for a bit, I'm no longer worried about him at 184, Bo is a big dude. Mouse did look more defined, my guess is the descent to 174 has already started, we'll see on that one. Zain is a humble individual and a wonderful leader, when a teammate tripped over the mat when he was running onto the mat, Zain was the next one announced and he took a dive, clearly to add levity and take the attention from his teammate. Watched Nevills for awhile, there didn't seem to be any limitations, hard to tell on a heavy when they are wearing T-shirts if he's added any muscle. Stout looked every bit the size of Cassar when they were standing next to each other. Cassar did individual drilled the whole time, he stretched his shoulders quit a bit, not sure we see him before January or so, he seemed very cautious. The only other thing of note was Suriano had his right elbow wrapped, it didn't seem to bother him when I was watching, I guess it's noteworthy.
 
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rakes6293 said:
Can someone who was there sum up anything noteworthy from this event? Like how did Hall and Suriano look as well as Nevills. I really wish that i could have gone to this event.
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RandyL said:
Alas....without Roar there, we are left adrift.........
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FineMaterial said:
Come on Roar, stop the craziness.
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Haha all...must say I missed this board while I was away. Tried to keep up a little, only when I had free-wifi though, which wasn't often. Back now, and Mrs. Roar is a very happy wifey, so life is good...and as you can see from this and other posts, I'm catching up!!
 
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I don't think this tidbit made it onto the board, but apparently at the Kickoff Event CS indicated that Jan Johnson will be back with the wrestling team this season. You can read about it in a CDT article at THIS LINK.

I'm not sure how much to expect from him. He injured his knee while playing LBer for PSU a few weeks ago during the Michigan game. After the game CJF announced that it was a season-ending injury.

Just passing along the info.
 
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Tom McAndrew said:
I don't think this tidbit made it onto the board, but apparently at the Kickoff Event CS indicated that Jan Johnson will be back with the wrestling team this season. You can read about it in a CDT article at THIS LINK.

I'm not sure how much to expect from him. He injured his knee while playing LBer for PSU a few weeks ago during the Michigan game. After the game CJF announced that it was a season-ending injury.

Just passing along the info.
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I find this interesting, just due to scholarship ramifications.This kid will go down as one of my favorite of all time. Great kid.
 
hlstone said:
I find this interesting, just due to scholarship ramifications.This kid will go down as one of my favorite of all time. Great kid.
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There are no scholarship ramifications for the wresting team. Since he plays football, if he gets a dime of athletic aid from any other sport, it counts as a full ride against the football team. Therefore he's a freebie to Cael.
 
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From pic #2 of the article Tom linked, Nevills looks in much better shape than at the end of last year. Maybe he hit the weights hard.

Gotta love those pics of Cael wrestling the Lion.
 
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