The off season thrust Rutgers Wrestling into the national discussion as Nick Suriano, the highly touted 125 pound freshman, decided to transfer out of Penn State. And his ultimate clearing by the Big Ten for immediate eligibility at Rutgers continued the conversation with RU and Suriano at the top of everyone’s list of hot topics.
“It’s been a very busy off season,” offered head coach Scott Goodale at Media Day. “The acquisition of Nick Suriano has been really, really important to this program. A big story line not only here at Rutgers but throughout the country. And we’re excited that that’s over and done with.