Suriano commits to Penn State
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Looks like my monkey on crack style investment here is starting pay dividends. Great week to be a fan of the Blue and White.
Excellent.
With Cortez and Suriano on board, is it feasible to land Red in this class as well? Obviously, need to do everything possible to get Lee in the following cycle (i.e., I would think Lee is a higher priority than Red).
Whoo! Diobate for Frankiin and Suriano for Cael today.
I feel like Nick Suriano is purposely trying too embarrass me.
Ha, I just got off the phone with Cortez and I see this come across. I'll try tracking Suriano now too.
Btw, Cortez says he's completely outgrown 125. He will begin his PSU career at 133 and says that 141 is in the cards if coaches ever need him up there.
It's been a busy week or so for Cael. Hopefully he can now find time to take his family on vacation
Wow. Two things we know for sure. Nick Suriano is a wrestling beast and this Sanderson fellow can recruit.
Welcome to Penn State and a wonderful time in your life Nick! Happy Valley will not disappoint you.
YES!!!!
This always seemed to be the logical decision, but what's logical for fans is not always logical for athletes being recruited, or college coaches doing the recruiting.
He is an amazing wrestler. I've watched him several times, and he has all the wrestling tools required to be very successful in college.
It appears that El-Jefe's "dominate the world" scenario is still in play, and looking more and more likely. Cortez was a surprise, but a welcome addition.
Also, a shout out to Willie, who took a lot of grief from non-PSU fans for his comments about Suriano in a couple of Flo Radio programs. Seems as though he had a pretty good handle on the situation.
All the frustration, and monkey on crack routines we went through in July looking for or waiting for any type of recruiting info for PSU, have turned in to a rather joyous August for PSU fans.
Way to go CS and coaching staff, and welcome to the PSU family Nick Suriano!
This always seemed to be the logical decision, but what's logical for fans is not always logical for athletes being recruited, or college coaches doing the recruiting.
He is an amazing wrestler. I've watched him several times, and he has all the wrestling tools required to be very successful in college.
It appears that El-Jefe's "dominate the world" scenario is still in play, and looking more and more likely. Cortez was a surprise, but a welcome addition.
Also, a shout out to Willie, who took a lot of grief from non-PSU fans for his comments about Suriano in a couple of Flo Radio programs. Seems as though he had a pretty good handle on the situation.
All the frustration, and monkey on crack routines we went through in July looking for or waiting for any type of recruiting info for PSU, have turned in to a rather joyous August for PSU fans.
Way to go CS and coaching staff, and welcome to the PSU family Nick Suriano!
I don't normally do this but I was just over on the Hawk board. They really believed they were getting Suriano and Lee. They were hoping a combination of Lee, Suriano, and Mejia for years to come. Now they're in shock mode kind of. "Well so much for his close ties with Morningstar". Now they're even more certain Lee is theirs'.
Just chatted with Suriano quick. I'll post more on both him and Cortez soon, but I want to pass along a couple quick comments from Suriano first.
He said he was also considering Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Arizona State and Rutgers. In the end it came down to the Hawkeyes, Huskers and Buckeyes with the Nittany Lions prevailing, because, he said, "the reality hit me that Penn State is the place for me. All around - the academics, the wrestling. I believe it's the best wrestling program in the country. Coach Cael Sanderson is one of the greatest ever, so it pretty much speaks for itself. It's a great place and I want to be part of something big."
Suriano also gave a quick update about his future weight class projection:
"I think I'll be a 125-pounder my freshman year. If I grow, then 133, but I think (for) my freshman year I'll be at 125 and I'll be perfect for the lineup. I think I'll grow after that, too. I don't think I'll be a '25-poounder all four years. I don't know that right now, because I'm not done growing."
He said he was also considering Iowa, Nebraska, Ohio State, Arizona State and Rutgers. In the end it came down to the Hawkeyes, Huskers and Buckeyes with the Nittany Lions prevailing, because, he said, "the reality hit me that Penn State is the place for me. All around - the academics, the wrestling. I believe it's the best wrestling program in the country. Coach Cael Sanderson is one of the greatest ever, so it pretty much speaks for itself. It's a great place and I want to be part of something big."
Suriano also gave a quick update about his future weight class projection:
"I think I'll be a 125-pounder my freshman year. If I grow, then 133, but I think (for) my freshman year I'll be at 125 and I'll be perfect for the lineup. I think I'll grow after that, too. I don't think I'll be a '25-poounder all four years. I don't know that right now, because I'm not done growing."
Landing Suriano make me more certain than ever Lee will be a Lion. Iowa will be fine.... they recruit with the best and they develop guys as good as any staff out there. It just so happens that we have this really nice progression for some kids in the lower weights....at a time when there are some top flight lower weight guys in our backyard. That won't always happen.
Great pick up and a super recruiting day for Penn State. Stud DT and stud 125.
This is great news
I have to think it will be tough to get Red now unless Cortez is costing very little scholie money...I Imagine Lee is gonna get the Full Ride offer from Iowa and Penn State when the time comes.....Both Schools have great Commits at 125 now in Suriano and Mejia. Who makes the better 133 pounder and workout partner for him Suriano or Mejia?? As they Say Iron Sharpens Iron--The Battles Suriano and Lee would have....wow....Sparks would fly
I sure pray the PA thing holds some sway with Lee, Close to family and all.....I hope anyway
Welcome to Suriano I have always loved watching your matches. You are a BEAST!!!!! I predict great things from you in Happy Valley. Thanks for making my summer
I have to think it will be tough to get Red now unless Cortez is costing very little scholie money...I Imagine Lee is gonna get the Full Ride offer from Iowa and Penn State when the time comes.....Both Schools have great Commits at 125 now in Suriano and Mejia. Who makes the better 133 pounder and workout partner for him Suriano or Mejia?? As they Say Iron Sharpens Iron--The Battles Suriano and Lee would have....wow....Sparks would fly I sure pray the PA thing holds some sway with Lee, Close to family and all.....I hope anyway
Welcome to Suriano
I have always loved watching your matches. You are a BEAST!!!!! I predict great things from you in Happy Valley. Thanks for making my summer
Absolutely ecstatic!!! Here is your ace of spades for your model of Penn State wrestling world domination, El Jefe... chief prognosticator of all things related to Penn State World Dominance. I'd like to take your class sometime... WORLD CRUSHING 101 or MASTERS OF THE MAT, 201. Professor El Jefe... I am a mere student to your grand formulations.
I LOVE IT and my cup runneth over... with in tears of joy!!! World domination... here we come!!!
If Penn State gets Spencer Lee sandwiched in with Jered Cortez developing accordingly in the Penn State room with great wrestler partners.... I'm calling World Domination... immediately. Thank YOU... CAEL and company... and our resident, boy genius... El Jefe for his simple assessment of the finer points of putting together....WORLD DOMINATION.
I LOVE IT and my cup runneth over... with in tears of joy!!! World domination... here we come!!!
If Penn State gets Spencer Lee sandwiched in with Jered Cortez developing accordingly in the Penn State room with great wrestler partners.... I'm calling World Domination... immediately. Thank YOU... CAEL and company... and our resident, boy genius... El Jefe for his simple assessment of the finer points of putting together....WORLD DOMINATION.
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Yep, and I recall a similar prediction from Willie concerning a young Pennsylvania product. Can he go two for two? I believe he will.
If Cael manages to land Lee, all the corn in Iowa will pop !!!Absolutely ecstatic!!! Here is your ace of spades for your model of Penn State wrestling world domination, El Jefe... chief prognosticator of all things related to Penn State World Dominance. I'd like to take your class sometime... WORLD CRUSHING 101 or MASTERS OF THE MAT, 201. Professor El Jefe... I am a mere student to your grand formulations.
I LOVE IT and my cup runneth over... with in tears of joy!!! World domination... here we come!!!
If Penn State gets Spencer Lee sandwiched in with Jared Cortez developing accordingly in the Penn State room with great wrestler partners.... I'm calling World Domination... immediately. Thank YOU... CAEL and company... and our resident, boy genius... El Jefe for his simple assessment of the finer points of putting together....WORLD DOMINATION.
May I share a bucket... with extra butter... when that day happens... Doublehaul. We'll call it... a DOUBLE HAUL... DAY!!!
Two recruits to IOWA'S NONE. YOU get two WORLD BEATERS and a bucket of Iowa popped corn all in one day. I love the smell of... WORLD DOMINATION and popcorn in the morning. Matter of fact... all day. I'll supply the brew. Time I started drinking again anyway.May I share a bucket... with extra butter... when that day happens... Doublehaul. We'll call it... a DOUBLE HAUL... DAY!!!
Cael fishing with dynamite again. Welcome aboard Nick, best wishes...gonna be a great one
Tim, sounds from both your interviews that it's setting up perfectly for Suriano to 133 and Cortez to 141 to make room for Lee
The financial part of this question, only Cael knows for sure.
Line-up wise ... Tim's note is intriguing. If Cortez needs to go 141 in 2019, I'm not sure Red goes 149. In which case, Phillippi might make more sense -- I think he could start 141 but won't stay there. This will be an interesting call for Cael.
Congrats to you guys. I truly believe he'll be outstanding from day 1
Who says that David Taylor and Ed Ruth can't be replicated.. ??? Possibly Spencer Lee could produce bonus wins like DT... He's already a WORLD JUNIOR Champ and scores like DT, doesn't give up much like DT.. he already wears blues and white and Jason NOLF... is unrelenting like ED RUTH?? Nick Suriano... could be either one. Zain Retherford... step on down... Bo Nickal... can I give you a dime to be...
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Congrats! Suriano is a big time fish to snag.
Interesting that Suriano"s first word on reasoning for commit was academics. Nice to hear and just maybe he is a good enough student for academic support down the line. He and Nico can plan their futures as Wall Street tycoons.
an article with some insights into Suriano's decision, some aspects of PSU's recruitment of him, etc. For those looking for more aspects of what lead to Suriano choosing PSU, this article is an excellent start. It's a Varsity Aces blog on NorthJersey.com, and can be accessed at THIS LINK.
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I know a lot of people around here are always talking about scholarships. As of a week ago PSU was only offering 85% Not sure if they upped it in the past week to get him to commit but a week ago they were only willing to give him 85%
You'll excuse my skepticism but care to give us any idea how you would know something like that?
