Troy Sunderland Resigns as Head Coach of Penn State Wrestling Program
\nPenn State to conduct immediate nationwide search for successor<\/p>\n
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Troy Sunderland has resigned as head coach of the Nittany Lion wrestling program, effective today, Director of Athletics Tim Curley announced. Penn State will begin a national search for his successor immediately.<\/p>\n
Sunderland, a 1993 Penn State graduate, recently completed his 11th season as head coach of the Nittany Lions. He leaves Penn State with a 115-90-2 overall dual meet record, having coached Penn State to four top 10 finishes at the NCAA Championships, including a third place finish last year. This past season, Penn State went 8-12-2 and placed 17th at nationals. Sunderland has coached three individual National Champions, 24 All-Americans and seven Big Ten Champions during his tenure.<\/p>\n
“I am proud of what we’ve accomplished at Penn State during my tenure as head coach, “Sunderland said. “While we did not achieve the ultimate goal of winning a national title, I feel that this program is on the cusp of accomplishing that elusive goal. I am pleased with where this program is headed and wish the next coach here the best of luck as the Penn State wrestling family continues to strive for the national title.”<\/p>\n
Sunderland was a three-time All-American as a wrestler at Penn State, becoming a national runner-up twice. An EWL and Big Ten Champion, Sunderland ended his Penn State wrestling career with a 100-13-3 overall record.<\/p>\n
“Troy Sunderland has always represented Penn State with honor and integrity, “Curley said. “As an athlete and a coach, he has embodied the values of Penn State athletics. We are thankful for all he has given to this University and wish him all the best.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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