Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was asked about Tyler Kasakโs status.
Kasak, ranked No. 1 at 157-pound weight class, went into concussion protocol during his bout with Marylandโs Ethan Miller and had to injury default.
Penn State wants Kasak back as soon as possible, not just for the team, but for Kasak individually.
If healthy, Kasak has as good a chance as anybody of winning a national title.
WHAT CAEL SAID
Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Cael Sanderson
Hereโs what Sanderson said about Kasak in his post-dual meet presser.ย
โWeโre not entirely sure yet,โ he said. โObviously we have a long time before the conference (tournament) and whatever, but he should be good to go. Heโs a tough dudeโฆ if heโs falling down like that and heโs hurting, heโs hurting, obviously.โ
So it sounds like, at worst, Kasak will be ready for the Big Ten Championships, which are scheduled for March 8-9 in Evanston, Illinois.
INJURIES ARE, UNFORTUNATELY, NOTHING NEW FOR KASAK
Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Tyler Kasak
Unfortunately, Kasak has been banged up multiple times over the past nine days. Against Iowa Jan. 31, he got cut, which led to one of the most iconic images in Penn State wrestling history.
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Against Michigan a week later, he went into concussion protocol again but was able to finish and win the match.
Penn State Wrestling: Tyler Kasak Wins, Forced to Take Blood Timeout For 2nd Straight Bout
But this time, he wasnโt able to continue.
Kasakโs health will certainly be worth monitoring.
No. Penn State takes on Ohio State Friday, Feb. 14 in Columbus. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
