Wow. Definitely must get by Cael and Staff. Sidun is definitely on another level. Perfect replacement for Luke who will probably stick around in the NLWC awhile. Should help us as well.
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Wow. Definitely must get by Cael and Staff. Sidun is definitely on another level. Perfect replacement for Luke who will probably stick around in the NLWC awhile. Should help us as well.
Career 125 is possible, max 133. Parents are both short -- and he's already taller than his mom and nearly as tall as his dad. If there's a weight concern, it's that he's a stockier build, more Tomasello than Nico.
Natural successor to Lilledahl. Entirely different type of wrestler, but can handle the expectations of being the next guy.
With head of dark floppy hair and the big smile hopefully he has girlfriend named Maddie and not Syd.
I have no idea if it's too early or not.
Couldn't agree more. Hopefully catching up with him for an interview about the home visit and the state of his recruitment this afternoon. Stay tuned.
Sidun was fantastic. Keep an eye out for this story to drop tomorrow.
Anyone hear any update if Ono has one or two years to compete? If only one, will that be this year or next?
I imagine Cael wants 9/27 as a big official visit day this year. He likes using football night games.
Big thing about Cael I just learned is is he doesn't do a singlet and warmup photoshoot as part of an OV, so a lot of visitors never post pictures confirming they visited unless they want to themselves. Two big reasons for that I heard:
1. He doesn't really view it as a good use of time when it's limited
2. He wants to keep the message of "it's a privilege to wear the PSU singlet, the photoshoot is for people on the team, sign and then you get it"
Big thing about Cael I just learned is is he doesn't do a singlet and warmup photoshoot as part of an OV, so a lot of visitors never post pictures confirming they visited unless they want to themselves. Two big reasons for that I heard:
1. He doesn't really view it as a good use of time when it's limited
2. He wants to keep the message of "it's a privilege to wear the PSU singlet, the photoshoot is for people on the team, sign and then you get it"
Those are two pretty good reasons, for sure.
As for the visitors posting photos, you nailed it: Most only do so if they do from Beaver Stadium at a football game. Sometimes we see 'em in the vicinity of the football recruits but often not but going to make a more concerted effort to spot those guys this year.
Was wondering if you think the staff is keeping a tight lid on him this summer. I have to imagine he’s one of, if not the most desired interview in college wrestling right now. Any thoughts?
Uh, can't say I've really thought about it. But, after taking a couple of minutes to do so, I'd say: Not any more than usual.
You'll see guys who have past relationships with people pop up on their podcasts or shows (FLO, Basch, etc.) from time to time, but generally speaking, Penn State guys don't talk much outside of the interview windows that are either set up by the program or happen after matches or tournaments. And even then, it's no guarantee: No PSU guys came to the breakout interview area at nationals after the quarterfinals, and not all of them made it there after their medal matches, for example. Those aren't required by the NCAA like post-semis or post-finals for the winner are. But, I'd say a majority of the winners from either QF or medal round stopped by.
I guess the long and short of it is: Do I think we'd have seen something new on Flo by now ala the first part of my response? Yeah. But am I shocked it hasn't happened? No, not at all.
He does. The wrestling recruits sit across from us with our Football seats in section EF Row P, Seats 2 and 4.
We also sit across from Casey Cunningham who I have gotten to know a bit. Very nice guy and easy to talk too.
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Hopefully Landon's admiration for Zain Retherford is a good sign of his interest in Penn State. The quote below is from the listed article that came out a month ago:
nittanysportsnow.com
But the guy Sidun, who comes out of Norwin High School in the Pittsburgh Area, grew up admiring might be Penn State’s best, either from PA or any other state.
It was none other than two-time Hodge Trophy winner and Benton, Pennsylvania, native Zain Retherford.
“That guy was a beast on top,” Sidun told Zach Seyko of Locked on Nittany Lions in an exclusive interview. “I want to wrestle like that guy. I want to be like him on top because that dude was so dominant. It was unreal.”
Penn State Wrestling: Elite In-State Recruit Taken With PSU
Landon Sidun is one of the best wrestlers in Pennsylvania from his class, and a former Penn State wrestling star who came from Pennsylvania
nittanysportsnow.com
But the guy Sidun, who comes out of Norwin High School in the Pittsburgh Area, grew up admiring might be Penn State’s best, either from PA or any other state.
It was none other than two-time Hodge Trophy winner and Benton, Pennsylvania, native Zain Retherford.
“That guy was a beast on top,” Sidun told Zach Seyko of Locked on Nittany Lions in an exclusive interview. “I want to wrestle like that guy. I want to be like him on top because that dude was so dominant. It was unreal.”
Well, there is only once place he can learn from that very same legend.
Scroll up to Post 387 (pre-site merger) for another sign.Hopefully Landon's admiration for Zain Retherford is a good sign of his interest in Penn State. The quote below is from the listed article that came out a month ago:
Penn State Wrestling: Elite In-State Recruit Taken With PSU
Landon Sidun is one of the best wrestlers in Pennsylvania from his class, and a former Penn State wrestling star who came from Pennsylvania
But the guy Sidun, who comes out of Norwin High School in the Pittsburgh Area, grew up admiring might be Penn State’s best, either from PA or any other state.
It was none other than two-time Hodge Trophy winner and Benton, Pennsylvania, native Zain Retherford.
“That guy was a beast on top,” Sidun told Zach Seyko of Locked on Nittany Lions in an exclusive interview. “I want to wrestle like that guy. I want to be like him on top because that dude was so dominant. It was unreal.”
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I liked having one, so I am going to post one here. Apparently Mendez knows where he is going, but he hasn't told coaches. He is doing that tonight and announcing tomorrow on FRL. This is per Pyles on FRL today.
Mitch and Bo appear to be having a nice time together at Pan-Ams
Jayden James' teammate Cameron Sontz has us in his top 8. 2x NJ state champ, wrestled 113 this past year.
Sidun… because Iowa wants him.
Good point. But if that’s the criterion, we wouldn’t have wanted Aaron Brooks.Sidun… because Iowa wants him.
They wanted Brooks, but I think the phone lines were down.Good point. But if that’s the criterion, we wouldn’t have wanted Aaron Brooks.
One of those freakish Iowa snow storms. That is why Tom and Terry always have a shovel with them these days.
I always heard they called Cael to ask for Aaron's number. They have called +918448801570 for years, and have purchased many Indian weaved rugs but have never managed to get in touch with Aaron.
Don't forget C* as well.Good point. But if that’s the criterion, we wouldn’t have wanted Aaron Brooks.
Penn State wrestling recruiting: Lions make top six for top 2027 recruit Melvin Miller
Penn State wrestling is one of six schools still in the running for top Class of 2027 recruit Melvin Miller.
If we don't, then it's time to mail it in?
We want him very badly. There is no such thing as a "must get" under Cael.
You think so? All of us long-time Penn State wrestling fans know that Cael must get at least eight scoring wrestlers
at the NCAA tournament or the team is doomed.
Things do seem to work out well when he throws 8 scoring wrestlers onto the mat, but last year taught me say why settle for 8 when 10 is better.
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I just want to see Jayden James vs Melvin Miller. Both elite and I would love to get them both. I’ll be ok if only James comes though especially with it looking like they could be the same weight long term. WNO needs to make this match
Guns will live forever.
Some people become legendary just by being wrong with such regularity.Even though he was proven wrong multiple times?