Anthony Ashnault hasn't been the lead-off guy for his wrestling team since his freshman year at South Plainfield High School seven years ago, when he was a 103-pounder embarking on a scholastic legacy that included four consecutive state championships.
Apparently, it's a role that Rutgers' fourth-year junior enjoys.
With the Rutgers and Ohio State duel starting at a random starting weight, Ashnault got the call in a battle of ranked 149-pound wrestlers Monday night. Riding a nine-match winning streak, Ashnault lived up to his No. 6 national ranking by racing to a 6-0 first-period lead and cruising to a 10-1 major decision over No.