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  1. 1d ago

    Penn State’s Connor Mirasola Opens Up on Wrestling With Twin Brother Cole

    Penn State wrestler Connor Mirasola sits down to talk about growing up with his twin brother Cole Mirasola, their constant competition, winning state titles, and why wrestling for Penn State Nittany Lions was always the goal.Connor shares stories from wrestling his brother in their very first match, learning patience while finding his role in college wrestling, and what makes Penn State wrestling different.Chapters:0:00 Meet Connor Mirasola0:08 Growing up with twin brother Cole0:42 How Connor got into wrestling1:12 Their first-ever match against each other1:29 Winning a state title unexpectedly1:47 Competing with Cole every day2:04 Family support and sacrifices2:38 Patience as a Penn State wrestler2:54 Recruiting and college decisions3:02 Why Penn State was always the dream3:18 Getting the call from Penn State3:36 Learning from Coach Kale Sanderson3:45 The Penn State brotherhood mentality3:54 Competing to winFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley#collegefootball #nfl #cfb #pennstate #weare #happyvalley #football #sunday #saturday

    4 min

  2. 1d ago

    Tyler Kasak Was Raised on Goats and Grit

    Penn State wrestler Tyler Kasak shares his journey from starting wrestling at 5 years old to becoming part of one of the most dominant programs in college wrestling.Kasak opens up about the impact his father had on his mindset, why Penn State felt like the right choice, what makes Coach Cael Sanderson different, and how his goat farm gives him an escape from the pressure of wrestling.From family, faith in himself, and team culture to chasing Big Ten and national titles, Tyler Kasak gives fans a deeper look at who he is on and off the mat.Chapters:0:00 Meet Tyler Kasak0:20 Starting Wrestling at Age 50:44 Winning His First State Title0:55 His Dad’s Impact on His Mindset1:10 Favorite High School Wrestling Memory1:36 Why His Dad Changed Everything2:23 What He Thinks About During Matches2:53 The Moment He Chose Penn State3:58 Tyler’s Goat Farm5:01 What Makes Cael Sanderson Special5:57 His Message to Fans6:15 Goals for the SeasonFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley

    7 min

  3. 1d ago

    Penn State Wrestling was Cael Nasdeo’s Only Choice

    Penn State wrestler Cael Nasdeo shares his journey from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to one of the most elite wrestling rooms in the world.In this interview, Nasdeo talks about growing up in wrestling, the impact of his father as a coach, overcoming back injuries in high school, taking second in the state, and why Penn State’s training environment made his decision clear. He also opens up about Coach Cael Sanderson, the close-knit culture inside Penn State wrestling, his love for basketball, and his goals of competing for world teams in the future.Cael Nasdeo is focused on wrestling hard, enjoying the journey, and giving Penn State fans everything he has every time he steps on the mat.Chapters:0:00 Meet Cael Nasdeo0:10 Favorite High School Wrestling Moment0:34 His Dad’s Impact on His Journey0:46 Overcoming Back Injuries0:57 Taking Second in the State1:07 Why He Chose Penn State1:40 What Makes Coach Cael Sanderson Special2:22 Excitement for Next Season2:31 Five-Year GoalsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley

    3 min

  4. 1d ago

    Summer Storylines Penn State Fans Shouldn’t Miss | State Wide

    Christian Hackenberg and Brian Tripp are back to break down the biggest Penn State sports headlines as summer arrives in Happy Valley.From Penn State football's offseason development and the impact of Rocco Becht's return, to the evolving NIL landscape, transfer portal changes, college hockey eligibility debates, and the proposed five-year eligibility model, Hackenberg and Tripp take a deep dive into the future of college athletics.The conversation also explores youth sports, athlete development, the growing influence of television and media rights, and whether college football has effectively become the NFL's developmental league.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:41 Is College Football Becoming the NFL's Minor League?02:40 The Dog Days of College Sports05:17 Why There Is No Offseason Anymore07:24 Hidden Benefits of Modern College Athletics08:42 The Rise of Women's Sports11:22 Youth Sports Are Changing Fast13:21 The $40 Billion Youth Sports Industry17:21 Christian Hackenberg on Multi-Sport Athletes22:17 How College Football Has Changed24:20 New College Football Playoff Schedule26:12 The New Five-and-Five Eligibility Proposal27:18 Why Hockey Could Be Affected28:06 NFL vs College Football Partnership Debate32:02 Penn State Basketball's New Strategy34:37 Can Mike Rhoades Make It Work?41:18 Why Fans Need Simpler Rules43:32 College Sports Governance47:05 Final ThoughtsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalley

    48 min

  5. 4d ago

    The Scariest Thing About Penn State Wrestling Isn't Their Talent

    Penn State Wrestling continues to set the standard in college wrestling, coming off another NCAA Team Championship and extending one of the most dominant runs in sports history. In this exclusive interview, Penn State wrestlers Dalton Perry, Marcus Blaze, and Ty Watson discuss what makes the Nittany Lions different from every other program in the country. The trio shares insights into Penn State's championship culture, the family atmosphere inside the wrestling room, their relationships with coaches and teammates, and the mindset that has helped fuel one of the greatest dynasties in college sports. Dalton Perry, Marcus Blaze, and Ty Watson also discuss life away from wrestling, Olympic aspirations, the impact of the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club, and why gratitude, unselfishness, and daily improvement remain at the core of Penn State Wrestling's success. Chapters: 0:00 — Penn State's Family Culture 0:13 — Five Straight NCAA Titles 1:56 — What Fans Don't See 2:34 — Who Gets Most Competitive? 3:24 — Life Outside Wrestling 4:24 — Fishing, Hunting & Pickleball 5:52 — Relationships With Coaches 6:44 — Funniest Teammates 7:33 — Olympic Dreams 8:42 — Why Unselfishness Matters 9:19 — The Power of Penn State Fans 10:35 — Three Words That Define Penn State FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠ ► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠ ► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠ ► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠ ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272 #pennstate #weare #happyvalley

    11 min

  6. May 28

    Braeden Davis Wants Greatness

    Penn State wrestler Braeden Davis shares his journey from starting wrestling at just 4 years old in Belleville, Michigan, to competing at the Division I level for one of the most dominant programs in college wrestling.In this quick interview, Braeden talks about his early wrestling memories, the impact his father had on his career, overcoming injuries, why he chose Penn State, what makes the Penn State wrestling culture feel like family, and what fans might not know about him.From high school memories to Cael Sanderson’s composure, Braeden gives fans a closer look at his mindset, personality, and what he is most excited for next. Chapters:0:00 Meet Braeden Davis0:12 Starting wrestling at 4 years old0:28 Favorite high school wrestling memory0:40 What made high school wrestling special0:57 Overcoming injuries1:06 Realizing he could wrestle Division I1:23 Why he chose Penn State1:45 What separates Cael Sanderson as a coach2:11 What he is excited for next season2:20 Where he sees himself in five yearsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#pennstate #weare #happyvalleyBraeden Davis, Braden Davis, Penn State wrestling, Penn State wrestling interview, Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling, NCAA wrestling, college wrestling, Division 1 wrestling, D1 wrestling, Cael Sanderson, Penn State athletics, wrestling interview, wrestling motivation, high school wrestling, Belleville Michigan wrestling, Michigan wrestling, Penn State wrestler, Nittany Lions wrestling, college athlete interview, wrestling journey

    3 min

  7. May 28

    The Penn State Wrestler Who’s Also Chasing Med School

    Sam Beckett’s path to Penn State Wrestling has been anything but ordinary. Originally from Harleysville, Pennsylvania, Beckett started wrestling in first grade, later made the difficult choice to leave soccer behind, went to Stanford, battled through hip surgery, and eventually transferred home to chase his biggest goals with Penn State. In this quick interview, Beckett talks about his early wrestling memories, the coaches who shaped him, why Penn State was the right place for him, what makes Cael Sanderson’s program special, and how he wants fans to remember him: not as the biggest recruit, but as someone who worked, persevered, and left everything on the mat. He also shares a side fans may not know — he’s in a PhD program, planning for med school, and still chasing the goal of becoming a national champion. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Sam Beckett0:15 Falling in love with the sport0:34 Why high school wrestling was special0:49 What makes Coach Cael Sanderson special1:07 Penn State wrestling culture1:27 The coach who changed his path1:50 When he knew he wanted to wrestle in college2:02 Why he transferred to Penn State2:35 PhD school2:49 Goals for next season FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272 #pennstate #weare #happyvalley Sam Beckett, Sam Becket, Penn State Wrestling, Penn State Nittany Lions, PSU Wrestling, Penn State wrestlers, college wrestling, NCAA wrestling, Big Ten wrestling, Cael Sanderson, Coach Cael, Stanford wrestling, Penn State transfer, wrestling interview, wrestling motivation, wrestler story, NCAA champion goals, Anthony Cassar, Penn State athletics, Nittany Lions wrestling, wrestling recruiting, high school wrestling, Pennsylvania wrestling, college athlete interview, student athlete, med school athlete, PhD athlete, wrestling underdog, wrestling comeback, hip surgery wrestling

    3 min

  8. May 28

    Why Brock Weiss Chose Penn State Wrestling

    Brock Weiss grew up in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, wrestling since kindergarten. In this Penn State Wrestling interview, he reflects on his early memories in the sport, the people who shaped his journey, why he chose Penn State, and what makes the Nittany Lions’ culture so special. From making the state finals in high school to training under Coach Cael Sanderson, Weiss shares the mindset that brought him to one of the most dominant wrestling programs in the country: have fun, give your best effort, and keep chasing national championships. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Brock Weiss 0:04 Growing Up in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania 0:09 His First Wrestling Memory 0:25 Favorite High School Wrestling Memory 0:33 The People Who Shaped His Journey 0:50 Why He Chose Penn State 0:58 What Makes Cael Sanderson a Strong Leader 1:13 Life Goals Beyond Wrestling 1:28 Giving Everything FOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠ ► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠ ► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠ ► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠ ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272 #pennstate #weare #happyvalley

    2 min
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A Fresh Look at Penn State Sports with Happy Valley United | A College Sports Company Brand

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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