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Here’s why Penn State wrestling’s unusual weekend performance could be a future ‘blessing’

Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson spouted off a saying Tuesday that sounded like an inspirational quote you’d find while browsing the web.

When asked whether losing is part of the maturation process for his team, the head coach responded like a wise philosopher — or maybe like a rustic sign at a craft fair: “Adversity is always a blessing. It’s just a matter of what we do with it.”

That’s a fitting way to describe how the Nittany Lions might respond in their dual Sunday against Nebraska.

After an uncharacteristic struggle against Wisconsin this past weekend, where Penn State triumphed by a surprisingly close 24-13 margin, the question of the week is whether the Nittany Lions can rebound and dominate.