One could argue that there is no other sports program in the country more dominant than Penn State wrestling right now. The coaching that wrestling legend Cael Sanderson has done is bar none and the results speak for themselves. Coming off another national championship season, Penn State’s ninth in 13 seasons as coach, he is getting a big piece of that team back next year.
Roman Bravo-Young had previously announced that he was going to be leaving State College after last season but it appears he has a change of heart.
When I came to Penn State, a young kid from Tucson, AZ who could have imagined that I would become a 2x National Champion, 4x All-American, and earn a degree from one of the most prestigious schools. I’m living my dream everyday. Why would I not try to run it back one more time! pic.twitter.com/A7yV4ZgYKk
— Roman Bravo-Young (@RomanBravoYoung) May 2, 2022
The two-time defending National and Big Ten champion at 133 pounds is set to take advantage of the NCAA’s COVID year exemption. The Tucson, Arizona native is going to delay a return to the Desert as he looks to enjoy another winter in Happy Valley.
Bravo-Young has never hidden or shied away from coming back for another shot at a national title. After he defeated Oklahoma State’s Daton Fix for his latest title he said he had nothing left to prove but praised the program. He said how there is no better program to grow and make yourself better as a wrestler, the numbers back that up.
The team itself will now return three two-time defending national champions at different weight classes. Roman Bravo-Young will return alongside Aaron Brooks and Carter Starocci as they pursue a third straight national title as individuals. Odds are the trio of Nittany Lions brings home the gold for themselves they would also be doing enough to lock it up for the whole team and bring the school its tenth national title since 2011.
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