Sanderson part of Penn State's fresh start Oct 28, 2009
(AP) Cael Sanderson settled into a chair at the head of a conference table, cameras recording his every word. Penn State s new wrestling coach fidgeted with his fingers under the table, out of sight from the cameras. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Coach: Jenkins likely to redshirt Oct 28, 2009
Penn State coach Cael Sanderson said the former All-American 149-pounder may redshirt this season amid academic ineligbility for the fall semester ... Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said "there's a good chance" the 2008 All-American could sit out of competition for the entire season. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Coach expects class to redshirt Oct 28, 2009
Coach Cael Sanderson (right) squares off against freshman Ed Ruth (left) during Tuesday's practice ... Coach Cael Sanderson announced his plans Tuesday to redshirt all the Lions' true freshmen -- a move that could become a regular occurrence in the coming years. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Erwin expects success Oct 28, 2009
Penn State's new coach, Cael Sanderson, said he expects Erwin to boost the Lions as long as he's on the mat. "He's had a lot of injuries, but I think just making sure he's training the right way, and being disciplined in how he cuts his weight, I think he'll be a guy that's right in the hunt," Sanderson said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
New coach Sanderson intensifies practices Oct 2, 2009
Wrestling coach Cael Sanderson gives advice to his Nittany Lions team as two wrestlers practice Thursday ... Wrestling legend Cael Sanderson took over for Troy Sunderland as head coach of the Nittany Lion wrestling program in April and Friday Night Lights is part of the no-nonsense culture he has implemented since Day 1. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Freshmen adjusting to NCAA Sep 25, 2009
"They're here and they love the sport," head coach Cael Sanderson said. "If you don't have guys in your program who are doing what it takes, it not only affects them, but it affects the whole group. We need that leadership and that work ethic, and we've got what we need.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Sunderland lands high school coaching job Aug 14, 2009
Cael Sanderson left Iowa State to take over the Penn State job two weeks later. Previous article: Next article: More stories from The Daily Collegian Online. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wrestling team unveils road-heavy schedule Aug 13, 2009
The Penn State wrestling team announced its 2009-10 schedule Wednesday, and the Nittany Lions and new coach Cael Sanderson will be hitting the road to face several highly-regarded programs. The Lions will compete in only five dual meets in Rec Hall, while the remaining meets will be held in other locations. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Panthers get second commitment Jul 30, 2009
He was getting regular correspondence from Iowa State before Cael Sanderson left for Penn State, but felt all along he'd end up in Cedar Falls. "Growing up, I figured pretty much I was going to wrestle at UNI when I went to college," Noble said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Coaches' brother joins Lions Jul 8, 2009
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson answers questions at Rec Hall when he was introduced in April. More Wrestling News. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Rose nabs BWI Coach of Year honors Jun 30, 2009
32-33 - Wrestling- BWI contributor Eric Thomas takes an in-depth look at how new Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson is adjusting to his new role with the Nittany Lions. Plus, as always, don't miss Varsity Views, Scorecard and The Tail End. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ISU's AD gets contract extension Jun 17, 2009
Pollard also has faced some negatives from fans, including the departures of former football coach Gene Chizik and wrestling coach Cael Sanderson. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Nation's top wrestling recruit coming to Penn State Jun 16, 2009
Cael Sanderson originally locked up the most sought-after recruit in college wrestling when he was the head coach at Iowa State. As Sanderson moved to Penn State, so did David Taylor. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wrestling assistant coaching staff becomes official Jun 6, 2009
First-year head coach Cael Sanderson announced he will bring two of his assistant coaches from Iowa State, in addition to keeping three Nittany Lion assistant coaches on board ... " Vallimont also said Anspach has a lot to offer as a coach. Anspach was Vallimont's teammate in the first few years of his collegiate career. Vallimont praised Letters as well, who trained with Vallimont much of last year because they are in a similar weight class. The addition of Cunningham and Cody Sanderson to the... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Get a wrestling gold, earn a lot of green Jun 4, 2009
That will help build grassroots support for the U.S. team, Bender said, making fans who may never meet a Rulon Gardner, Cael Sanderson or Kristie Marano feel as if they had a hand in their success. Though Bender wouldn't say how much is already in the fund, he did say there is enough to cover the bonuses should every American win a medal at the world championships this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lions' recruiting success hits all-time high May 30, 2009
Now, with the hiring of Cael Sanderson as Penn State's new wrestling head coach, interest in Nittany Lion wrestling recruiting information is at an all-time high ... 13-28 - Special Freshmen of Influence Section- For the most detailed, analytical look at the latest recruiting classes from men's basketball head coach Ed DeChellis, women's basketball head coach Coquese Washington, and wrestling's Cael Sanderson, be sure to pick up this very special pull-out Freshmen of Influence section ... 32 -... (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
For Lynn, the time has come May 5, 2009
30-31 - Cael Sanderson Hire- Only a few weeks after the dismissal of Troy Sunderland, Penn State wrestling made a huge splash with the hiring of Olympic gold-medalist Cael Sanderson. Plus, as always, don't miss Varsity Views, Scorecard and The Tail End. (Penn State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Jackson introduced as ISU wrestling coach May 2, 2009
Iowa State introduced Jackson, a former national freestyle coach for USA Wrestling, as Cael Sanderson s replacement Friday. Jackson s base contract is for four years at $125,000 a year plus incentives that Pollard said will make Jackson one of the nation s highest paid wrestling coaches if he can lead the Cyclones to success at the highest level. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Ex-Olympian named Iowa State wrestling coach May 1, 2009
Jackson replaces Cael Sanderson, who left after three seasons to take over at Penn State. Jackson was a captain for Iowa State in 1987, when the Cyclones won their last NCAA team title. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Jackson to take over Cyclone wrestling program May 1, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Jackson, who served as the national freestyle coach for USA Wrestling from 2001-08, will be introduced at a press conference today. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Wrestlers excited by hire Apr 20, 2009
The signing of Cael Sanderson as Penn State's next head wrestling coach has 149-pound Penn State wrestler Bubba Jenkins declaring a "new Penn State era" in which the Nittany Lions could challenge Iowa for the "dominating team" in college wrestling ... "That's why I came here in the first place -- because I think there's so much potential here. If things were right, there's nothing more I would like than to be here. I could really grow from Cael Sanderson." ... "The name Cael Sanderson will bring... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Wrestling legend Cael Sanderson named head coach Apr 19, 2009
Wrestling legend Cael Sanderson named head coach - The Daily Collegian Online ... Wrestling legend Cael Sanderson named head coach ... Iowa State's head coach Cael Sanderson accepted an offer to become the head wrestling coach at Penn State on Friday, according to a press release by the athletic department. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Briefs: Miller hires brother Archie Apr 18, 2009
Penn State hired Iowa State coach Cael Sanderson to take over the Nittany Lions wrestling program, luring away a marquee name from one of the sport's geographic hotbeds. Sanderson leaves his alma mater, Iowa State, after three seasons. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sanderson leaves Iowa State for Penn State Apr 18, 2009
Cael Sanderson was hired after three successful seasons at Iowa State, Penn State athletic director Tim Curley said in a statement Friday. The Cyclones won Big 12 titles all three years under Sanderson and finished in the top five in each of the last three NCAA championships. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Sanderson Heading To Penn State Apr 18, 2009
Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson has decided to leave Ames for the same position at Penn State ... STATEMENT FROM IOWA STATE A.D. JAMIE POLLARD (Regarding Cael Sandersons departure to Penn State). (CycloneNation.com)
Penn State lures Sanderson as wrestling coach Apr 18, 2009
Penn State hired Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson as wrestling coach - ESPN ... -- Penn State has hired Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson to take over the Nittany Lions wrestling program, luring away a marquee name from one of the sport's geographic hotbeds. (ESPN -- College Sports)
Penn State lures Sanderson from ISU Apr 18, 2009
Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson watches during a 22-11 loss to Cornell at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals in January ... Cael Sanderson was hired after three successful seasons at Iowa State, Penn State athletic director Tim Curley said in a statement Friday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Search for next coach begins Apr 7, 2009
While Lorenzo said the country's top coaches -- Iowa's Tom Brands, Oklahoma State's John Smith, Ohio State's Tom Ryan, Minnesota's J Robinson and Iowa State's Cael Sanderson -- would not likely leave their positions, the former Lion coach said it is definitely worth making a comprehensive nationwide search. "There are a heck of a lot of other schools with their coaches doing a heck of a job with not the same kind of tradition and support [as Penn State]," Lorenzo said Sunday. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Northwestern's Herbert named top wrestler, eyes Olympics Apr 1, 2009
Herbert hopes to make that transition just as Iowa State's Cael Sanderson did after winning his third Hodge Trophy in 2002. "He did it all," said Herbert. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tribune Wrestler of the Year: De Soto's Johnson persevered on road to gold Mar 29, 2009
ATHLETIC ROLE MODELS: Cael Sanderson (Olympic gold medalist), Dan Gable (legendary University of Iowa coach) and Brent Metcalf (Iowa junior). Metcalf s relentless, Sanderson was 159-0, and Gable s style of wrestling fits me. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Hawkeyes, Cyclones tied for NCAA lead Mar 21, 2009
"I never questioned he was going to come back," Cyclone head coach Cael Sanderson said ... "We need all 10 of our guys to put up some points for us," Cael Sanderson said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Iowa takes a hit; Ohio State leads NCAA meet Mar 21, 2009
That wasn t the plan, ISU head coach Cael Sanderson said. Right now, it is a matter of pride and going out there and being the best you can be, being a man, really. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Gold rush: Iowa wrestlers look to add to wealth Mar 20, 2009
"In Ames, the Cyclones have six returning all-Americans and definitely feel they are in the hunt for the program's ninth team championship.In order to do so, ISU feels all 10 of its qualifiers need to score big points."We need everybody to go out and wrestle, fight for themselves, score bonus points," Cyclones head coach Cael Sanderson said. "If you are scoring bonus points, that means you are in the right frame of mind. You're trying to go out there and dominate. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Overlooked ISU plans to make some noise at nationals Mar 18, 2009
Quoting ISU head coach Cael Sanderson ... "I know there are some good teams, and we've seen most of them this year," Cyclone head coach Cael Sanderson said ... "This is the best week of the year," Cael Sanderson said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Jared Patterson column: NIACC can be a prime-time gig Mar 17, 2009
You never know when Cael Sanderson is going to call looking for a spot to send a kid who needs to attend a junior college before hitting the mat at the Division I level. And who knows, maybe Kelly can return the favor and develop a pipeline down I-35 to Ames. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic: Ohioan gets a Classic bid (Today) Mar 10, 2009
"Cael Sanderson is the head coach at Iowa State and his brother Cody is the assistant," Taylor said. "When they offered a scholarship, there was no way I would pass it up. Cael is the greatest wrestler in NCAA history and now he will be my coach.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cyclones, Huskers tie in Big 12 Mar 10, 2009
"I can't say that we wrestled very well overall," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said. "We will be sharper at the NCAA meet.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tiger Wrestlers Big 12 Bound Mar 6, 2009
The Iowa State Cyclones, led by Head Coach Cael Sanderson, have captured the last two Big 12 titles, 2007 and 2008. Seven of Missouri's 10 starters sit ranked among the top 20 of their respective weight class with three ranked among the top five. (Mutigers.com)
Husker Wrestlers Aim for First Big 12 Crown Mar 6, 2009
Iowa State coach Cael Sanderson played down the favorite tag. Maybe thats just a strategy or something, Sanderson said. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Third-ranked ISU pounds #4 Nebraska Feb 24, 2009
"Jake was still looking for points at the end of the match with about 15 seconds left," head coach Cael Sanderson said. "He is tough and a competitor. Brester wrestled his strategy against Jake, but Jake is just a competitor.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ISU Ends Husker Wrestlers' Bid at Historic Conference Season Feb 23, 2009
Zabriskie took few shots otherwise and spent most of the match circling near his coach, wrestling legend Cael Sanderson. ISUs other tight victory came at 165, where No. 7 Jon Reader beat No. 6 Stephen Dwyer 7-4. (Nebraska Statepaper)
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"The thing I liked most was that we came out and fought in every match and were still strong enough to keep up the offense late in the matches," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said. "Minnesota is a good team and to beat them soundly you have to be at your best.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Forest City's Sorenson wins opener Feb 20, 2009
Sorenson s older brother, Andrew, was a state champion in 2007 at Forest City and now wrestles for coach Cael Sanderson at Iowa State. So when Aaron was preparing for his first state tournament, he got some simple advice from his older brother. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
As close as it gets Feb 14, 2009
And while the Lions prevented Lofthouse from becoming only the second grappler in Beehive State history to win four team and individual titles Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson is still the only one Lofthouse still capped off a special career Friday. It culminated when the 171-pounder threw and pinned Springville s Bryan Beardall just 11 seconds into the second round, which put Lofthouse in select company. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
