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Rutgers wrestler Brandon Paetzell plans to transfer to Lehigh

Rutgers wrestling's fondly nicknamed "Roadrunner" is hitting the road.

But he only is traveling a few exits.

Brandon Paetzell told NJ Advance Media that he plans to transfer to rival Lehigh, where he will sit out the coming season under NCAA rules and have three years of eligibility remaining.

"I just felt that I needed a change and it was best for me athletically and academically to move on," Paetzell said Wednesday night, declining to address any specific reasons for change. "I'm very thankful for the opportunity the coaches gave me and for being a part of Rutgers wrestling.