THE MODERATOR: We're joined by Nick Suriano from Rutgers. NICK
THE MODERATOR: We're joined by Nick Suriano from Rutgers. Q. Nick, you knew that Darian did not like to score much. What did you think was the key? I guess you got the escape. And you realized he was not going to be able to score on you or what?
NICK SURIANO: I've wrestled him before last season. Got him on a good take down after an escape. He's real swift and he is hard to grab. And he knows how to wrestle on the outside, play the line a little bit. Q. What did you think of his decision to take neutral in the third?
NICK SURIANO: I wasn't threatened by it because I knew I could wrestle at any position if it comes to that. I figure at what period it is I got a real good shot on the line. He was running to the line and I couldn't keep him in. So I knew I could score if I get on legs. I didn't score there. But I didn't feel threatened one bit. Q. A lot goes on this offseason. Obviously you go from Penn State to Rutgers. And a year ago not being able to really compete in the NCAA Tournament, and now to the NCAA Finals. Talk about that a little.
NICK SURIANO: Crazy, it's been a crazy ride. I've dreamed of this. I remember watching all these guys on TV. Some of these guys. Now I'm here. I set my mind to do it. I got one more match. Highly anticipated. I'm looking forward to it. I'm blessed to represent Rutgers. I'm happy it worked out for me, and now I'm here. Q. Have you thought about what this means to Rutgers wrestling to be the first finalist?
NICK SURIANO: It's awesome. I'm glad I'm the one to lead the way. I think there's going to be more to come. Hopefully Jersey's pumped. We're wrestling a competitor, world champ, all the accolades. I've faced him before. It's another match. I really believe I'm the best and we're going to scrap tomorrow. And hopefully Rutgers is fired up. Q. What is your history with Spencer Lee?
NICK SURIANO: Beat him my freshman year of high school. He beat me the next year. We trained a little bit in the summer at a camp. He was in my weight in Midlands. I know about him.
NICK SURIANO: I've wrestled him before last season. Got him on a good take down after an escape. He's real swift and he is hard to grab. And he knows how to wrestle on the outside, play the line a little bit. Q. What did you think of his decision to take neutral in the third?
NICK SURIANO: I wasn't threatened by it because I knew I could wrestle at any position if it comes to that. I figure at what period it is I got a real good shot on the line. He was running to the line and I couldn't keep him in. So I knew I could score if I get on legs. I didn't score there. But I didn't feel threatened one bit. Q. A lot goes on this offseason. Obviously you go from Penn State to Rutgers. And a year ago not being able to really compete in the NCAA Tournament, and now to the NCAA Finals. Talk about that a little.
NICK SURIANO: Crazy, it's been a crazy ride. I've dreamed of this. I remember watching all these guys on TV. Some of these guys. Now I'm here. I set my mind to do it. I got one more match. Highly anticipated. I'm looking forward to it. I'm blessed to represent Rutgers. I'm happy it worked out for me, and now I'm here. Q. Have you thought about what this means to Rutgers wrestling to be the first finalist?
NICK SURIANO: It's awesome. I'm glad I'm the one to lead the way. I think there's going to be more to come. Hopefully Jersey's pumped. We're wrestling a competitor, world champ, all the accolades. I've faced him before. It's another match. I really believe I'm the best and we're going to scrap tomorrow. And hopefully Rutgers is fired up. Q. What is your history with Spencer Lee?
NICK SURIANO: Beat him my freshman year of high school. He beat me the next year. We trained a little bit in the summer at a camp. He was in my weight in Midlands. I know about him.
