Salisbury's Alex Nicholas commits to Penn State
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Welcome! We needed a Hwt simply for depth. If he mirrors our last non state champ hwt he'll be just fine.
But if he considers transferring to RU, Im going to crap a cruise liner. That joke may never get old with me, sorry in advance!
But if he considers transferring to RU, Im going to crap a cruise liner. That joke may never get old with me, sorry in advance!
This one, as a Muhlenberg College alum, hurts. I love Penn State wrestling, but I would have loved seeing him wrestle at my alma mater in D3 as a starter more. I was just talking to Coach Lally yesterday at the Pinning Down Autism event at Muhlenberg about this (although he couldn't reveal who it was until the family announced it) and he was, obviously, very disappointed in losing Alex. On the other hand, when Penn State is your main competition for a recruit, you must be doing something right as a D3 coach and program. Good academics on this kid, btw.
Congratulations Alex!
Welcome to the Nittany Lions.
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Wrestling
Lonely at the top for Salisbury's Alex Nicholas
Salisbury's Alex Nicholas is the No. 1 seed at 285 pounds in the District 11 Class AA wrestling tournament. (Jim Middlekauff | lehighvalleylive contributor)
By Brad Wilson |
For lehighvalleylive.com
February 26, 2016
“I wish all the wrestlers I have coached over the past 10 years were like Alex,” Snyder said.
http://highschoolsports.lehighvalle...nely-at-the-top-for-salisburys-alex-nicholas/
Lonely at the top for Salisbury's Alex Nicholas
Salisbury's Alex Nicholas is the No. 1 seed at 285 pounds in the District 11 Class AA wrestling tournament. (Jim Middlekauff | lehighvalleylive contributor)
By Brad Wilson |
For lehighvalleylive.com
February 26, 2016
“I wish all the wrestlers I have coached over the past 10 years were like Alex,” Snyder said.
http://highschoolsports.lehighvalle...nely-at-the-top-for-salisburys-alex-nicholas/
Or just saving up money for Seth Nevills, Michael Beard, Adam Busiello, etc, etc. you're going to need more than 2 weight classes to beat us.
Yup - don't poke the Bear (Cael). Cael with available scholarship money is a scary proposition for others.
Congratulations Alex!
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Wrestling
Lonely at the top for Salisbury's Alex Nicholas
Salisbury's Alex Nicholas is the No. 1 seed at 285 pounds in the District 11 Class AA wrestling tournament. (Jim Middlekauff | lehighvalleylive contributor)
By Brad Wilson |
For lehighvalleylive.com
February 26, 2016
“I wish all the wrestlers I have coached over the past 10 years were like Alex,” Snyder said.
http://highschoolsports.lehighvalle...nely-at-the-top-for-salisburys-alex-nicholas/
Great story/stories. The step up from almost any HS into the PSU room is steep but with it's going to be especially huge for Nicholas, given that his only teammate was 100+ lbs lighter than him. Kid's pretty self motivated to work that hard in an environment where he could have just coasted. And pretty great that Casey and the staff was able to spot him. Gotta love stories like this.
Speaking of which ... and slightly off topic, because I seriously doubt he's coming our way, but word is Reenan will announce his pick this week.
I'm hoping for the Quakers. That would be a nice coup for Coach Tirapelle and Penn is an excellent replacement academically for NW
One of these days I'm going to start a thread of "things I'd like to see posters say to the wrestlers' and parents' faces."
Probably book money -- every wrestler who gets even a dime helps buttress the team's APR. Especially important when the floodgates to Rutgers open.
Seriously, whatever he gets is none of my business.
I agree. I don't think Lee is a done deal....Not putting Iowa down at all but with his style and attitude he fits into PSU perfectly. From a few people i have talked with Spencer is still thinking....I think he knows deep down....
That would be one heck of a surprise. But anything can happen. Take for example Marsteller's commitment to Penn State
So why did he write the detailed letter on his experience and reasons for committing? I would think somebody that's still thinking and 'knows deep down', wouldn't do that.
I'd have to agree. I think a lot of that is wishful thinking. I'd be shocked if Spencer ends up anywhere other than Iowa.
Lol...Well El Cael needs to put a full court press on Dalton Fix then...He has beaten Spencer in the past. I would love to know if Cael is going after him now. We can give him everything Spencer would have got which we all know is A LOT....Anyone know if Cael is going after him ?IMO he would be just as good a get as Spencer or better. From what i have been reading he is open to leave Oklahoma !!!! WOW just thinking about that would be freakin awesome....
You do realize Fix's dad was Smith's teammate at Okie State, right? Never say never, but this one is highly unlikely. Also, Fix will probably never face Lee in college -- Lee looks like a career 125, and Fix will never see that weight in college, even in Stilly.
In any case, love the enthusiasm, but let me try to alter the mindset a little. Cael doesn't have to get any specific wrestler. He is not trying to find some guy who can beat (opponent's name). Those coaches don't win multiple national titles and typically become ex-coaches quickly.
Here is Cael's approach: http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/07/wrestling_recruiting_an_inexac.html
Spyker's penchant for flitting back and forth between this hot prospect and that hot prospect reminds me of a cat chasing a flashlight beam
Here's some geography nerd trivia for you - coincidently, the Nile is formed by the Blue Nile and the White Nile. Good colors....
I think at times you get to* pumped up or excited over these recruits. It's almost as if your mind pencils them into our lineup but when they decide to go elsewhere it's devastating to you. If Fix doesn't go to PSU, please try to do your best and not become so bitter like you were over Lee and Teasdale. Try to pencil into your mind that Cael's got this sh!t covered!
