David Taylor To Make College Decision Tomorrow

If I was him I would have chose OSU over Penn State Sanderson or no Sanderson

I was right I knew it

High School Wrestling All-American and Nation's Top Recruit David Taylor Commits to Penn State
The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling program, under the guidance of head coach Cael Sanderson, received more outstanding news today as high school All-American David Taylor (St. Paris, Ohio) committed to Penn Stat

David Taylor, the top wrestling recruit in the country, is now a Nittany Lion.

High School Wrestling All-American and Nation's Top Recruit David Taylor Commits to Penn State
Sanderson and Nittany Lions land nation's top talent

June 9, 2009
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling program, under the guidance of head coach Cael Sanderson, received more outstanding news today as high school All-American David Taylor (St. Paris, Ohio) committed to Penn State. Taylor is considered by many to be the top wrestling recruit in the nation. He signed a financial aid letter today and will join the Nittany Lions this fall for the 2009-10 campaign.
Taylor had signed a national letter of intent to attend Iowa State but was given a release from that NLI earlier this spring when Sanderson made the move to Happy Valley to take over the reins of the Nittany Lion program. Since an athlete may only sign one NLI, Taylor's acceptance of the financial aid agreement solidifies his status as Penn State's newest Nittany Lion grappler.
"We're very pleased to welcome David to Penn State," Sanderson said. "He is an outstanding young man from an outstanding family and his addition to our program is great news for every Penn State wrestling fan. David is a special talent whose character will allow him to excel at the collegiate level and it is an honor to have him join our program."
Taylor, the son of David and Kathy Taylor, recently concluded an outstanding high school career at St. Paris Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio. Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Jordan, the Falcons have reeled off a stunning nine consecutive Ohio State Division II state titles and have claimed the 2008 DII National Championship as well. Taylor has had a major influence on St. Paris-Graham's fortunes.
This past year, Taylor received the prestigious Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. The award is given in honor of the former Olympic and World Champion and is given to the nation's top wrestler, evaluated on excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, character, citizenship and community service.

Taylor posted an amazing 180-2 overall record in four years and won four consecutive Ohio State Championships. As a high school freshman and sopre, Taylor claimed the 103 pound title and as a junior he won the 112 pound crown. This past year, Taylor moved up to 135 for his senior season and rolled to his fourth straight championship. David was named the 2009 Ohio State Wrestling Tournament's Outstanding Wrestler and was named the Ohio Wrestler of the Year in each of the past two seasons.
Not just garnering Ohio laurels, Taylor is a two-time Asics First Team All-American and has claimed the Beast of the East crown and won the Ironman title an unprecedented four times. He is the only wrestler in that tournament's long and storied history to win four titles. He also won three Cadet and two Junior National titles in both freestyle and Greco-Roman competition. Taylor was a member of the 2007 FILA Junior World team as well.
"David Taylor is the kind of athlete any coach would be proud to work with," Sanderson continued. "We are welcoming an outstanding young man to our program that is as committed to academic excellence and his community as he is to succeeding on the mat. He is an impressive person and I am confident that our fans will enjoy watching David's career unfold."
Taylor's off-the-mat achievements are as impressive as his work for the Falcon wrestlers. He is a member and officer of the 4-H Club and is ranked in the top 10 of his class, carrying a 4.0 GPA into his final days at St. Paris-Graham.
As an Asics All-America first teamer, Taylor joins fellow first teamer and Nittany Lion signee Ed Ruth (Harrisburg, Pa.), who was also an Asics All-America first team selection after his title-winning run at the Blair Academy this past season, and Luke Macchiaroli (Tempe, Ariz.) in this year's recruiting class.
Penn State Wrestling season tickets for the 2009-10 season can be reserved now. To make a $20 deposit on the best Rec Hall locations, fans should call 1.800.NITTANY between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Current wrestling season ticket holders do not need to make a new deposit and will simply go through the coming renewal process. Penn State wrestling season tickets are all reserved locations in Rec Hall. The exact seat assignments for new commitments will not be available until the renewal cycle is complete, but new season ticket commitments made now will be assigned locations based on Nittany Lion Club point totals and the time/date the deposit was received by Penn State Athletics. Season ticket pricing for the 2009-10 season will be finalized and announced by July 1, 2009.

NOW IT'S WAR DT!!! WE WILL MAKE YOU SORRY YOU DIDN'T CHOOSE TO STAY AT HOME IN O-COUNTRY!!! GO BUCKEYES!

Hpoe eh goes to Penn state and look up David Taylors thaughts on Cael befroe the season.

Welcome to the Camels, David. Make sure you drop by the club occasionally to get an extra workout in and give back a little to the young guys.

Good luck to him. Hopefully he can relax a bit now and get ready for PSU.

Taylor chooses Penn State
6/9/2009
InterMat

David Taylor, InterMat's No. 1 overall recruit in the country, has committed to Penn State.
David TaylorTaylor, who was given the Dave Schultz National High School Excellence Award this past weekend, originally committed to Iowa State last summer, but withdrew his commitment shortly after Cael Sanderson was hired as the new head wrestling coach at Penn State on April 17. Taylor chose Penn State over Ohio State and Oklahoma State.
Taylor, who competed for Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio, was a four-time Ohio state champion (103, 103, 112, 135) who compiled a high school career record of 180-2. This past season, Taylor won his fourth Walsh Ironman title, becoming the first wrestler ever to accomplish the feat.

ciao a tutti

It's official - Taylor to PSU

Happy Valley Half Nelson

is he redshirting nex year?

so iowa state is not even in the mix anymore looking from the logos. Oklahoma State would be sweet for him, but i cant see him go anywhere else but Penn State with Cael.

Any team with Askren and Herbert coaching would make me want to watch every single practice becasue it would be a blast watching them talking to each other and it would be a great idea to have them mic'ed up at NCAA Nationals

oklahoma state would be a perfect fit

Heidelberg Univ. is in the mix now too... thats my bet!

the truth is he's going to kent state. we gave him 2 scholarships . he's wrestling 149 and 157

With Cael just up and leaving ISU, he might have lost Dave. Dave was completely unaware that Cael did that so Cael might have opened the door for Ohio State and Oklahoma State. When it comes to wrestling beyond college, I'd say Penn State is weakest in that department. Penn State does have Cael but Ohio State has Sweet Lou and the Regional Training Center and OKST has Smith and Guererro. I wouldn't be surprised if Dave ends up at OKST but then again I still think Penn State is in the running.

I also saw an interview where dave said he would probably redshirt his freshman year and then wrestle at 149 maybe even 157 he said he wants to grow a lot

Wherever he goes, he'll redshirt his freshman year. He's already said as much.

Oh ya... Penn st would be loaded with Taylor, the Altons, Molinaro, lil sanderson, Q Wright, and I believe Ed Ruth is going ther also. crazy!

This is a toughy. If he goes to to Okie St. he will have to to go 141 b-cuz Oliver will beat him imo. At 141 he'll have to beat out Jamal Parks which won't be easy. If he goes to Penn St. he can go 133 and next year the Altons will be 141 and 149 which will be insane! But, whichever Alton goes 141, will have to beat out Molinaro. If Taylor goes to Ohio it would be crazy with him at 133, C Palmer at 141, and L Palmer at 149, and then L stieber coming in the next year. IMO Taylor won't be able to make 133 all 4 yrs. he will prolly be at 149 B4 he graduates. and who knows if he is gonna red-shirt or not.

i heard he's going to the usoec... giving up on folk and freestyle wrestling all together and following fellow ohio stud harry lester

I think it is right now:
1. Penn State
2. Okla State
3. Ohio State

I do not know.....but if its Penn State. - Then Cael has gotten his brother, the Alton Twins, and Taylor since goin over to Penn State and really just for being "Cael".

i have decided on ITT tech me ordan oliver brent metcalf and eric grajales are starting the program with ben askren and jake herbert coaching

I can't even imagine how tough Okie State would be on top of the load they already have.

I have inside information and I can tell all of you early, he is going to Penn State. I'm not very happy about since he'll be in the big ten contesting Iowa, but I'm just the messenger. Good luck at PSU David

Good job fake David..you even spelled campbell wrong. lol

My guess is pohiokie state!

This is David, and i have officially decided to tell the world that i am going to wrestle next year with Campell University... I hope that all of you support my decsicion...

Varner is staying...Sanderson bro and some 125 pounder are the only ones transfering.

Sorry, you a.re all wrong. It's Mizzou

is jake varner staying at isu or transfering to psu

Wouldn't it be so gnarly if DT went to Iowa? workin out w/ metcalfe and brands everyday...
man i wish i was 140lbs... havent been that small since 5th grade hahaha

Is that confirmed??? Jenkins is at Edinboro??? WHere did Darling go??

well darling should transfer out hes been overrated

bubba is gone already..... Edinboro.

I didn't forget Bubba....unfortunatly Bubba and Darling are looking to transfer out....hoping it doesnt happen but its likely.

bubba should go. he is failing school and thinks he is a primia donna.

Why whould he go 149 he is at 135 now 133 is right there and he is food for thought if grajeles is going to michigan then he might wrestle former brandon start and returning NCAA champ Franklin Gomez and if taylor goes 133 at penn state or ohio state the big tens would be stacked

hey penn state have you forgotten about bubba jenkins?

It's already out.

also sanderson's brother is being brought in from ISU .... if i didnt come out yet it will....

If he decides to go to PSU your looking at a championship team next season. You have Pataky coming back at 125
who should be an AA. Molinaro is back at 141 who placed 8th last year. Wright is a returning all american. Sandersons bro at 157 is an AA. Taylor should step in and be an all american as a true freshman...possibly wrestling at 149lbs....down the road there only going to be stronger with the Altons and the best PA wrestling has to offer.

he is going to edinboro!

well he would def start at psu because i heard from a good source bubba may be off the team....

I heard he verballed to Penn state so im betting penn state with cael

He's coming to San Jose State!!!!!!!!!!!

he should go to OkieState....so he can get n the room wit the beast they call jordan oliver

i thought he already verballed to psu

i wouldnt be suprised if he signed with okie state to workout with john smith and oliver every day

Ya, JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH DAVID... and he's signing with: ITT Tech, ya I know it's crazy, they dont even have a wrestling program, but they're making one jus for him. outrageous I tell u, OUTRAGEOUS!

im hopin OHIO STATE

I would take John Smith over Cael Sanderson any day becasue John could help any wrestler with freestyle wrestling and future wrestling after College becasue he has lower weight, middle weight and heavy weight guys that have either been to the olympics or world championships and he has some of them on the pay roll as coaches. I would even take Ohio State over Cael and Penn State because they have the freestyle training center

I would hope that DT goes to anywhere that woyuld help him with freestyle wrestling and not just National Championships

psu every one knows he wants to be a wrestler for cael...who wouldnt?!?!

I am going to predict that DT will attend Penn State next year. I am fairly confident in my prediction.

Didnt he say that he was going to Iowa State Cyclones. He would eb a good fit at Penn Sate. Ohio is probably his best choice because thats where he lives and will always eb known.

If that is true Ohio State has just sign one of the best kids in the county plus Steiber will sign there next year he is a great kid to and his parents are great people as well we has wrestle with Taylor ,Palmer,Steiber good luck to all of them in collage

The Red Dog has the inside information, David Taylor has officially signed with THE Ohio State Buckeyes! I just came from the records room in the college of admissions and saw David's signature...IN INK! You heard it from THE RED DOG first folks! GO BUCKEROOS!!!

haha no offense but i highly disagree with you. i would take taylor over grajales everyday and decisively at that!

It don't matter nay more all of these kids are in collage and working hard so good luck to all of theses kids I have seen all of them wrestle and they all work hard we are talking about were David is choosing to go collage

I was hoping he was going to do it at his graduation party yesterday

DId he ever face Grajales who pretty much called him out? Grajales beat Oliver last year....it would be a nasty match. Call me crazy, il take Grajales by 5!

well like I said it would make sence beside he lives there and all the work out partners but what ever choice David & his Parents it will be the right one good luck on your choice David from Kevin Wisdom & Bradley

Taylor , Palmers , Steibers, Jameson,Pucilo,Humphrey, Phillips?

C'mon David go Buckeyes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Penn state all the way, him and the alton's would be awesome, jsut the start of a dynasty thanks to Sanderson alone. Think what will be accomplished when they start winning, every kid from PA will want to go wrestle for PS.

Where will the announcement be made? I'm hoping Okie State!!!!!

where ever David Tylor goes he will do well I have known him and his Dad for along time they are great people and the best of luck to David were ever he goes he will make the right choice

He is between OK State and Penn State. He verballed to ISU but that was while Cael was still the head coach. He just finished his visit to OK State this weekend, so we'll see.

My thinking he will go to Ohio State it makes sence

I thought he gave a verbal to Penn State already