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Penn State Wrestling: Creating the Dream Team

By Chris Snyder

STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 13: The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team is introduced before a match against the Lock Haven Bald Eagles on November 13, 2015 at Recreation Hall on the campus of Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Penn State won 50-0. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 13: The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team is introduced before a match against the Lock Haven Bald Eagles on November 13, 2015 at Recreation Hall on the campus of Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Penn State won 50-0. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /
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Penn State’s Nick Lee reacts after scoring a decision at 141 pounds in the semifinals in the finals during the sixth session of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.220319 Ncaa Session 6 Wr 033 Jpg
Penn State’s Nick Lee reacts after scoring a decision at 141 pounds in the semifinals in the finals during the sixth session of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.220319 Ncaa Session 6 Wr 033 Jpg /

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Nick Lee

Years: 2018-2022
Record: 119-13
Conf. Titles: 1
NCAA Titles: 2

What more can be said about Nick Lee?

He just finished up his Nittany Lion career in style this past March by riding off into the sunset with his second straight NCAA title and he currently sits at No. 14 on the Penn State all-time wins list.

This could be a “Dodgeball Dream Team” or “Ultimate Frisbee Dream Team” article and I’m not so sure I wouldn’t pick Nick Lee for them as well.

Lee’s performances on the mat are the literal definition of grit, hard work, toughness, strength, and athleticism. All of which culminates in him being the best ever to wear the blue and white at the 141-weight class.

And just like Bravo-Young, if the 2020 NCAA Wrestling Championships did happen, it’s very possible Nick would have a giant “3” next to the “NCAA Titles:” at the top.

But it doesn’t matter to me. Nick Lee gets the nod here and I don’t think it’s particularly close.

Honorable Mention (in order)

John Hughes

Years: 1992-1996
Record: 121-26-2
Conf. Titles: 1
NCAA Titles: 1

Larry Fornicola

Years: 1952-1955
Record: 20-2-1
Conf. Titles: 1
NCAA Titles: 1

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