2009-10 Penn State Men's Gymnastics Media Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table of Contents & Team Information 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2010 Schedule

3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2010 Penn State Roster

4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White Building

6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rec Hall

Team Information

Head Coach....................................................Randy Jepson Career Record ........................................279-54 (19th year) Assistant Coach................................Slava Boiko (14th year) Assistant Coach..................................Kevin Tan (Fifth year)

8-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Coach Randy Jepson

Home Venue ..............................................Rec Hall (6,846)

13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Coach Kevin Tan

2010 Preseason Ranking (National) ............................No. 6

16-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2010 Penn State Nittany Lions

All-Americans Returning/Lost ........................................1/1

12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Assistant Coach Slava Boiko

2010 Team Captain ..........................................Allen Harris

14-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2010 Season Outlook

2010 Preseason Ranking (Big Ten) ......................No. 4 (tie)

29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009 Team and Individual Results

Returning All-American ................................Nick Virbitsky

30-31 . . . .Casey Sandy - 2009 Nissen-Emery Award Winner 32-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State Honors

Newcomers ......................................................................10

37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State Coaching History

2009 Big Ten Championships ......................................Fifth

39-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Year-by-Year Results

2009 High Score ....................................................356.300

48-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University and Community Section

All-Time Record ..................................................539-130-1

35-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Penn State Records

2009 Record..................................................................11-4

38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Series Records/All-Time Captains

2009 National Collegiate Championships ..............Seventh

46-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All-Time Letterwinners

2009 Final Ranking/Team Average ................No. 8/346.430

56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Athletic Department Directory

National Titles (Team)......................................................12

Athletic Communications Men’s Gymnastics Contact: John Regenfuss Mailing address: 101-H Bryce Jordan Center University Park, PA 16802 Office Phone: 814-865-1757 Cell Phone: 814-876-0824 FAX: 814-863-3165 Email: jmr49@psu.edu Website: www.GoPSUsports.com

National Titles (Individual)..............................................51 All-American Awards (since 1980) ................................100 Nissen-Emery Winners ......................................................6

Statement of Nondiscrimination

Credits

e 2010 Penn State Men’s Gymnastics Yearbook was compiled, written and layed out by John Regenfuss; Jeff Nelson, Executive Editor; Michele Kopec, Design and Cover Art. Photos by or courtesy of: Associated Press/Amy Sancetta (Kevin Tan, pg. 13), Steve Manuel, Penn State Athletics, John Regenfuss, Mark Selders, Ed Sidwell.

Printed by: Jostens Copies Available to the public for $5 each.

U.Ed. No. ICA-10-12

e Pennsylvania State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by state or federal authorities. e Pennsylvania State University does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative Action Director, e Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; tel. (814) 863-0471; TDD (814) 865-3175.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

1

2010 SCHEDULE

15

16

17

3

2 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

2 p.m.

4-6 20 27

at Winter Cup ILLINOIS (DD) at Ohio State

TBA 7 p.m.

2 p.m.

PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

March 6 13 20

April

TEMPLE/MINNESOTA at Cal/vs. Nebraska OKLAHOMA

7 p.m.

10 p.m.

7 p.m.

2-3 at Big Ten Championships (2) 7 p.m.

15-17 at NCAA Championships (1) TBA ALL TIMES EASTERN (1) Hosted by Army, West Point, N.Y. (2) Hosted by e Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

31

OKLAHOMA 7 p.m.

at Ohio State 2 p.m. vs. Nebraska 10 p.m.

6

24

WILLIAM & MARY 2 p.m.

ILLINOIS 7 p.m.

at California 10 p.m.

20

6

at Michigan 1 p.m.

at West Point Open 7 p.m.

at Winter Cup TBA

13

6

ARMY at West Point Open (1) at Michigan WILLIAM & MARY

2

13

4

9 15-16 23 31

February

TEMPLE 7 p.m.

January

27

ARMY 7 p.m.

April

20

15

at Winter Cup TBA

March

16

9

MINNESOTA 7 p.m.

February

at West Point Open 7 p.m.

January

2010 PENN STATE ROSTER 2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS Name Matt Albrecht Felix Aronovich Tony Beck Matthew Chelberg Mackenzie Dow Matthew Flowers Nick Grant Matt Greenfield Allen Harris Philip Harris Colin Hill Nihir Kothari Miguel Pineda Parker Raque Scott Rosenthal Noam Shaham Francisco Vazquez Nick Virbitsky Logan Wyman Warren Yang

Event(s) All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around Pommel Horse All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around All-Around

Height 5-7 5-6 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-6 6-2 5-5 5-6 5-6 5-3 5-4 5-6 5-6 5-5 5-4 5-7 5-9 5-7

Year/Eligibility Sophomore/Junior Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Senior/Senior Senior/Senior Sophomore/Freshman Junior/Sophomore Freshman/Freshman Sophomore/Sophomore Freshman/Freshman Freshman/Freshman Senior/Senior Freshman/Freshman Senior/Senior Junior/Sophomore Junior/Junior

Hometown/High School Guelph, Ontario, Canada/St. James Kiryat Bialik, Israel/ORT Kiryat Bialik Catasauqua, Pa./Northampton Area Senior Athens, Ohio/Home schooled Cranford, N.J./Cranford Carlsbad, Calif./Carlsbad Butler, Pa./Palmer Villanova, Pa./e Shipley School Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley Lancaster, Pa./Conestoga Valley Sterling, Mass./Wachusett Regional Malvern, Pa./Great Valley Galloway, Ohio/Hilliard Darby Louisville, Ky./Christian Academy of Louisville Clearfield, Pa./Clearfield Area Kfar Saba, Israel/Rabin San Juan, P.R./Cupeyville School Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin Phoenix, Md./Dulaney Nepean, Ontario, Canada/Ottawa Carleton

Head Coach: Randy Jepson (19th Year, Penn State) Assistant Coach: Slava Boiko (14th Year) Assistant Coach: Kevin Tan (Fifth Year, Penn State)

Front row, from left: Logan Wyman, Warren Yang, Nick Virbitsky, Nick Grant, Colin Hill, Allen Harris, Nihir Kothari, Miguel Pineda, Greg Bruns, Noam Shaham, Philip Harris, Parker Raque, Matt Albrecht, Matthew Flowers, Matt Greenfield On the Nittany Lion, from left: Head Coach Randy Jepson, Assistant Coach Slava Boiko, Assistant Coach Kevin Tan, Francisco Vazquez Scott Rosenthal, Mackenzie Dow, Matthew Chelberg, Tony Beck Not pictured: Felix Aronovich

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

3

WHITE BUILDING

W H E R E CH AM P I ON S TR AI N

e White Building, which is centrally located on the Penn State campus, has been home to Nittany Lion gymnastics team since 1976. Situated just one block from the dormitory which houses many of the Penn State gymnasts, it was extensively renovated during the summer and fall of 2000. e gym’s design and its amenities make it the finest collegiate gymnastics facility in the country. e state-of-the-art facility features 13,400 square feet of training space, nearly twice the size of most collegiate facilities. e team has the benefit of working on new AAI equipment and landing mats at a multitude of training stations. ere are two 40 square foot floor exercise systems, each with a Resi pit adjacent for tumbling, and a 68-foot tumbling strip where gymnasts can choose between a Resi or a deep foam pit landing. ree vaulting stations are available, maximizing the gymnasts ability to train using safe and effective progressions. Deep foam and Resi pit landing areas are used along with a floor level horse which has an above ground Resi pit available for drills. e pommel horse training area includes two pommel horses, a longitudinal horse, a single pommel station, a floor horse and a mushroom. Five ring stations are located throughout the gym and are situated over deep foam, Resi pit and regular floor landing areas. Strength training is performed primarily at two low ring stations.

Gymnasts also have the option of landing areas on the horizontal bar. A regular floor surface along with 4

Resi and deep foam pits are available to allow athletes to train safely and remain on the cutting edge of gymnastics technique.

A low bar is available for strap work, as well as inbar work. Parallel bar stations include a competitive/training set, a low bar station and a set of bars next to a deep foam pit for dismounts. A trampoline is present, complete with overhead spotting and deep foam pit accessibility.

Complete with new heating and air conditioning systems, upgraded lighting and a unique architectural design, the gym is not only functional but beautiful, as well. Motorized blinds have been installed to filter out sunlight from the 32 spacious windows which adorn the gym.

Additionally, a newly renovated locker room, complete with personalized lockers, is used by the team. One of the exciting enhancements to the White Building gymnastics area is the addition of a team lounge that is shared by the men’s and women’s gymnastics team and the fencing teams. is lounge area is available for study, relaxation or to review video footage. Leather couches and chairs, a fireplace and a big screen television give the lounge area a “living room feel.”

Nationally certified trainers are in attendance at every practice session. e Penn State sports medicine staff operates out of a training room facility in the White Building that offers direct accessibility for the athletes.

PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

WHITE BUILDING

WHERE CHAMPIONS TRAIN

THE PENN STATE GYMNASTICS WALL OF HONOR

The Olympians, National Champions, and Nissen-Emery Award winners featured are Penn State gymnasts who have attained the highest levels possible in collegiate men’s gymnastics. Their accomplishments are a proud reminder of a rich tradition of success of former Penn State greats and serve as an inspirational standard for future generations who aspire to follow in their footsteps.

MARSHALL AVENER TERRY BARTLETT BILL BONSALL LOUIS BORDO ADAM CARTON STEVE COHEN MATT COHEN WAYNE COWDEN JEAN CRONSTEDT JIM CULHANE DAVE DULANEY TOM DUNN BOB EMERY MIKE JACOBSON CHRIS LAKEMAN STEVE GREENE ROBERT LAWRENCE DON LITTLEWOOD SPIDER MAXWELL

PHILIP MULLEN GAR O’QUINN MANUEL PROCOPIO CASEY SANDY KARL SCHWENzFEIER TOM SEWARD IAN SHELLEY MARK SOHN RAY SORENSON BRANDON STEFANIAK KEVIN TAN LUIS VARGAS ARMANDO VEGA PAUL VEXLER GREGOR WEISS JAY WERNER GENE WHELAN WAYNE YOUNG HAL zIMMERMAN 12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

5

REC HALL

TH E H O M E O F C H AM P I ON S Recreation Building or, as it is more commonly known, Rec Hall is the home of Penn State men's gymnastics. Located in the heart of the picturesque University Park campus, the historic structure also hosts events for Nittany Lion men’s and women’s volleyball, women’s gymnastics, and wrestling.

When the construction of Rec Hall was completed in 1928, it was considered one of the premiere field houses in the nation. Originally budgeted at $450,000, the final cost of the building amounted to $572,260. e architect, Charles Z. Klauder, also designed the University of Pennsylvania's Palestra, which was constructed in 1927. e Colonial Georgian design was thought to "harmonize" with other new structures on campus. e excavating work required the removal of 12,500 cubic yards of earth and 400 cubic yards of rock, most of which had to be dynamited. e structural work consisted of raising 800 tons of steel in the form of assembled trusses. e first addition to Rec Hall was completed in 1953 at a cost of $1,021,310.

A 100-foot expansion of the arena was part of the 1963-64 renovation and increased seating capacity from 5,000 to 7,200. Scoreboards, especially designed for Rec Hall and adaptable to several sports, also were installed. Recent adjustments in seating have reduced the capacity to 6,846.

In 2007, head coach Randy Jepson’s Nittany Lions captured the program’s NCAA-record 12th national championship at Rec Hall in thrilling fashion, coming from behind to edge two-time defending title-winner Oklahoma. Penn State previously hosted the National Collegiate Championships in 1960, 1966, 1974 and 1983, and 1991, winning its sixth national title on its home floor in 1960. Penn State also won the 1995 NCAA East Regional in Rec Hall, defeating Big Ten powers Iowa and Ohio State.

Penn State won its second Big Ten Championship in program history in 2008 at Rec Hall with Big Ten Gymnast of the Year and conference all-around title-winner Casey Sandy leading the way. Penn State also served as hosts of the conference meet in 1994 and 2001.

Penn State men’s gymnastics has led the nation in meet attendance for over 50 years, while many of the Nittany Lion fans have been season ticket holders for more than 25 years.

6

PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

HEAD COACH RANDY JEPSON

Randy

JEPSON

19th Year Career Record: 279-54

Penn State • 1982

Under the direction of Randy Jepson, the 2000, 2004, and 2007 National Coach of the Year, the Penn State men’s gymnastics program has carried on the proud tradition of excellence and achievement established by its forebearers. After guiding his teams to three national championships and two Big Ten titles, Jepson serves as a symbol of Penn State’s vaunted gymnastics heritage.

A member of the coaching staff since 1983, Jepson was appointed head coach on July 6, 1992, succeeding long-time head coach Karl Schier. During the 24 years Jepson has coached at his alma mater, Penn State student-athletes have earned All-America honors 89 times. He has also coached 17 individual national champions during his tenure, including Mark Sohn, the first gymnast to win four-consecutive pommel horse national championships.

Jepson also championed the renovation efforts of the White Building, transforming the facility into the top collegiate training site in the country.

JEPSON’S BACKGROUND Before his appointment as acting head coach, Jepson spent six seasons as an assistant to former head coach Karl Schier, who retired on October 1, 1991.

Jepson is the sixth head coach in the 72-year history of the Penn State men’s gymnastics program and only the third in the last 64 years. Gene Wettstone coached from 1939-76 and was succeeded by Schier, one of his former athletes who served from 1977-91.

Jepson earned the prestigious honor on April of 1991, the year he was named Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for his outstanding work.

Seven months prior to that, he coached Mike Masucci to a gold medal in the all-around as head coach of the U.S. team that participated in the Cup of Puerto Rico international meet in San Juan. Masucci also captured gold medals in four events.

A native of Portland, Ore., Jepson lettered for three years at the University of Oregon and was an NCAA finalist on the rings his sophomore year. He transferred to Penn State in 1982, when the Ducks dropped their gymnastics program. In his one season as a Nittany Lion, Jepson was captain and won All-America honors on rings.

A Nissen-Award nominee as a senior, Jepson posted a perfect score of 10.0 on rings in a meet against a team from the Soviet Union in 1983 at Rec Hall.

Jepson joined the Lions’ coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 1983 and worked in that capacity for two seasons. His first season as an assistant coach was 1985-86.

Jepson has been instrumental in guiding Penn State gymnastics to berths on the U.S. Senior National and Developmental squads, and in addition was a member of the 1997 and 2005 USA World Championships coaching staff.

A member of the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics

Coaches, Jepson served as secretary and treasurer of the United States Elite Coaches Association.

In years past, Jepson has served men’s program director at Woodward Gymnastics Camp in Woodward, Pa. In addition, Jepson directed the North team that won the gold medal at the 1993 United States Olympic Festival.

Jepson has also been heavily involved in national team training camps, helping to prepare teams for the 1999 World Championships in China and the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. He was also selected as assistant coach for the 1999 Pan American Games team in Winnipeg, Canada.

In 2006, Jepson served as an assistant coach for Team USA at the World Championships and in a meet versus France and Switzerland. In February of 2008, Jepson served as head coach of a six-man U.S. team in a dual meet versus Canada, leading the Americans to victory. Later that year, countless hours spent overseeing the training of world class gymnast and Penn State assistant coach Kevin Tan paid off for Jepson, as Tan realized a lifelong dream by earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Jepson served as Tan’s personal coach, accompanying him to Beijing, China for the 2008 Summer Games, where he captured a bronze medal in the team competition.

Jepson received his master’s degree from Penn State in exercise sport and science, with an emphasis in biomechanics, in 1990. He and his wife, Sue, a Penn State alum, and their four children - Adam and Anna, who both currently attend Penn State, Emily, and Maggie - reside in Centre Hall.

JEPSON’S CAREER/YEAR-BY-YEAR 2009 • e Nittany Lions began the season by winning their 11th consecutive West Point Open. e 2009 home schedule was highlighted by a 348.900348.350 victory over Big Ten rival Michigan, which would go on to finish second at the National Collegiate Championships. Penn State established a season-high team score of 356.300 in a loss at Oklahoma.

• Casey Sandy penned the final chapter of one of the most storied careers in the vaunted history of Penn State men's gymnastics with a stellar senior year.

He captured 29 titles, including seven in the pommel horse and six in the parallel bars. He tied the single season conference record by earning five Big Ten Gymnast of the Week awards and shattered the career mark for winning a total of 11 league honors. In the midst of his exceptional senior season, Sandy also was able to further his international gymnastics career by winning the all-around on both days at the Elite Canada 2009 thereby securing himself a roster spot on the Canadian National Team. Sandy’s march towards history and assault on the Penn State record book was slowed only by injury, as he suffered a severe toe sprain at the Big Ten Championships. Refusing to be hindered by the injury, he gutted out a win in the all-around in the qualifier at the National Collegiate Championships. Sandy then went on to earn his eighth and ninth All-America honors of his career with top eight finishes in all-around and vault finals.

• Sandy’s brilliant season and exceptional career culminated with him being presented with the 2009 Nissen-Emery Award, becoming Penn State’s NCAA-record sixth recipient of the sport’s most prestigious honor. He was also named Penn State Male Athlete of the Year for the second consecutive time.

• Five Nittany Lions (four on the first team) were recognized as All-America Scholar Athletes by the College Gymnastics Association while six received Academic All-Big Ten honors.

2008 • For the second consecutive year, historic Rec Hall was the site of a Penn State championship, as the Nittany Lions captured the program’s second Big Ten title in front of their home fans. e competition and the Penn State victory was aired live to a national television audience on the Big Ten Network.

• Randy Jepson was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the second time in his career and was also honored as the CGA Central Region Coach of the

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

7

HEAD COACH RANDY JEPSON Year. Assistant Coach Slava Boiko was recognized as CGA Central Region Assistant Coach of the Year.

• Casey Sandy had arguably the greatest individual season in the storied history of Penn State men’s gymnastics. He tied a conference record by earning Big Ten Male Gymnast of the Week accolades four times en route to being unanimously selected as the 2008 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year. In leading Penn State to the Big Ten championship, Sandy won individual conference titles in the parallel bars and all-around. He then went on to dominate at the national collegiate championships, capturing the NCAA all-around crown to become the first Penn State gymnast to win the Big Ten and NCAA allaround championships in the same year. Sandy secured a total of six All-America honors, the most ever by a Nittany Lion at a single NCAA Championships, giving him seven for his career.

• Derek Helsby placed fourth in the all-around at the Big Ten Championships to become just the second Nittany Lion in program history to earn All-Big Ten honors in three consecutive seasons. After an excellent senior season, Helsby was selected as a Nissen-Emery Award finalist.

• Tommy Ramos capped off a brilliant career by claiming his second Big Ten still rings championship in addition to earning his sixth All-America honor by placing third in the rings at the National Collegiate Championships.

• Seven different Nittany Lions were ranked in the top 20 in the final individual GymInfo national rankings.

• Penn State posted a season-high score of 360.550 in a win over Ohio State at St. John Arena in Columbus in a meet broadcast by the Big Ten Network.

• Under Randy Jepson’s guidance and tutelage, Penn State assistant coach Kevin Tan earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team and went on to win a bronze medal in the team finals at the Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China.

2007 • In front of its home fans at historic Rec Hall, Penn State captured its NCAA-record 12th national championship, posting a season-high team score of 221.000 to edge two-time defending title-winner Oklahoma.

• Randy Jepson was named National Coach of the Year for the third time in his career while Slava Boiko and Kevin Tan were honored as National Assistant Coaches of the Year.

• Matt Cohen punctuated his brilliant Nittany Lion career by becoming Penn State’s fifth Nissen-Emery Award winner.

• Four Nittany Lions earned All-America honors: Tommy Ramos (rings, parallel bars, high bar), Casey Sandy (pommel horse), Vladi Klurman (rings), Nick Virbitsky (floor exercise).

• Tommy Ramos and Casey Sandy recorded runner-up finishes in the rings and pommel horse, respectively, at the Big Ten Championships and the National Collegiate Championships.

• Penn State placed second at the Big Ten Championships, just .100 behind Ohio State.

• Tommy Ramos (rings), Vladi Klurman (vault), Casey Sandy (pommel horse), and Matt Cohen (all-around) all spent significant time as the No. 1ranked competitor in the nation in individual events.

2006 • Penn State captured its ninth-consecutive West Point Open title.

• Freshman Casey Sandy took the collegiate gymnastics world by storm, capturing at least a share of eight titles, including three-straight all-around wins, through the first three meets of the 2006 season. However, a broken arm in mid-February ended his promising season.

• e Nittany Lions edged Stanford, 216.800-216.750, in a highly competitive dual meet at the Bryce Jordan Center. Sophomore Derek Helsby took the all-around and pommel horse titles en route to winning the Gene Wettstone Award.

• In a special ceremony following a dual meet win over William & Mary, a sculpture was donated to the All-Sports Museum honoring the legacy and contributions of former head coach Gene Wettstone.

• Sophomore Tommy Ramos continued Penn State’s conference dominance on the still rings, winning the title at the Big Ten Championships and give the Nittany Lions rings champions in five of the last six years.

• Derek Helsby earned four All-American honors (all-around, pommel horse, rings, parallel bars) while Tommy Ramos secured two (rings and parallel bars), helping Penn State to finish fourth at the NCAA Championships.

RANDY JEPSON

A CAREE R O F D IS TINCTIO N

3 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS 15 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES 16 NCAA INDIVIDUAL TITLES 28 ALL-AMERICANS 96 ALL-AMERICAN TITLES 3 -TIME NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR 2 BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS 18 INDIVIDUAL BIG TEN TITLES 2 -TIME BIG TEN COACH OF THE YEAR

HEAD COACH RANDY JEPSON 2005 • Jepson reached the 225-win milestone with Penn State’s first place-finish at the West Point Open, its eighth-consecutive title at the annual meet.

• International competition returned to Rec Hall for the first time in 21 years, as a team of Japanese College All-Stars ventured to University Park for a dual meet. Penn State posted a season-high team score (224.150) in a narrow defeat.

• Luis Vargas punctuated his Nittany Lion career by earning five All-America honors at the 2005 NCAA Championships, successfully defending his all-around crown, and capturing the pommel horse title.

• Vargas garnered the Big Ten’s highest honor, the Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year Award.

• As a freshman, Santiago Lopez added his name to prestigious list of Penn State All-Americans, placing fourth in the event finals of the vault at the NCAA Championships.

2004 • e 2004 National Coach of the Year, Jepson and the Lions celebrated their NCAA-record 11th national title when they posted a season-high 223.350, beating two-time defending champion Oklahoma by over one point. Sophomore Luis Vargas took the all-around, becoming Penn State’s first all-around champion since 1973.

• Kevin Tan finished his career by capturing back-to-back national championships on the still rings and also won his third-straight Big Ten Championship on the apparatus. Tan also won the Big Ten title on the parallel bars.

• e Lions finished second at the Big Ten Championships behind host Illinois.

• With Vargas and Tan’s All-American honors, Penn State tacked on two more champions to its NCAA-record, giving them 48 overall.

2003 • Jepson celebrated 200 wins on Feb. 22, 2003, vs. Ohio State. e Lions won the meet 220.000-216.875. He went on to be named the 2003 Big Ten Coach of the Year.

• e Nittany Lions won their first Big Ten Championship since joining the league in 1993. Penn State scored a 220.500, almost two points ahead of the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (218.600), en route to blowing away the competition for the title in Columbus, Ohio.

• Kevin Tan became Penn State’s sixth NCAA champion on the still rings and second in three years. Tan also successfully defended his Big Ten titles on the rings, marking the third straight year a Lion took home the title in that event.

• Penn State’s eight All-America citations set a school record for All-American honors, besting the six the Lions earned in 1991.

• e Lions finished third in the NCAA team competition.

2002 • Penn State was the No. 1 team in the country on Jan. 14, earning a No. 1 regular-season ranking for the first time since March 15, 1999.

• Kevin Donohue became the first Nittany Lion in 17 years to earn AllAmerica honors in the all-around. He and Kevin Tan combine to earn five All-America honors at the NCAA Championships in Norman, Okla.

• e Lions posted its second-straight third place showing at the Big Ten Championships, finishing behind Ohio State and Michigan, while edging out Minnesota. Kevin Donohue becomes the first Nittany Lion since Mike Dutka in 1998 to win multiple Big Ten titles, capturing top honors on high bar and parallel bars. Kevin Tan win the rings crown, making it the secondstraight year a Nittany Lion has won the event.

2001 • Struggling with consistency, Penn State peaked at the end of the season, posting its best score of the year at the Big Ten Championships in Rec Hall, edging out Illinois for third place. It was the Lions’ best finish since a secondplace showing in 1998.

• e Lions qualified for the NCAA team finals despite a No. 8 seeding and jumped ahead of Michigan State in the final rotation to place fifth overall at the end of the championship.

• Chris Lakeman became the 45th Nittany Lion to win an NCAA individual title and the first rings champion since 1991.

• Kevin Tan was the first Nittany Lion freshman under Randy Jepson to earn All-America honors, receiving the recognition on rings.

• Dominic Brindle added an All-America vault certificate entering the event finals with two to his credit.

• Jay Kim performed beyond expectations, leading the charge on the vault team en route to earning All-America status.

2000 • Along the way to a No. 3 national ranking the Nittany Lions knocked off two higher-ranked opponents (Ohio State and Oklahoma) and the nation’s top all-arounders twice, while winning two major opens (West Point Open, Southwest Cup) and surpassing the 230.00 mark three times.

• Penn State stumbled just once during the regular season and finished second to last at the Big Ten Championships.

• e Lions saved their best performance for last coming from behind to edge Michigan by 0.125 for an NCAA-record 10th national title, with a school-record 231.975.

• Brandon Stefaniak, who was instrumental in the team’s rally, successfully defended his individual national crown on the pommel horse, giving Penn State an NCAA-record 44 individual titles.

1999 • e Lions posted a fourth-place NCAA finish with a year that was capped

by Brandon Stefaniak’s pommel horse title. He became the Lions’ first NCAA Champion since 1991. Ron Roeder, Eddie Seng and Adam Benas also grabbed All-America honors.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

9

HEAD COACH RANDY JEPSON 1998 • Despite numerous injuries, the Nittany Lions rolled through the 1998 regular season with an 11-3 record (tied for fifth-most wins in school history), including a then-school record 231.150 in a win over Nebraska.

• Seemingly rejuvenated by the return of all-arounder Mike Dutka in late February, Penn State entered the postseason poised for a run at a national championship. Behind the strength of Dutka’s four individual titles, the Lions nearly won the Big Ten crown, placing second to Iowa by less than a point. However, Dutka went down on vault at the NCAA East Regional with a broken foot. Penn State ended up finishing fourth to the Hawkeyes by .05.

• Five Lions still managed to qualify as individuals for the NCAA Championships in the Bryce Jordan Center. Ron Roeder emerged as a star, earning All-America honors on the floor exercise and rings, while Brandon Stefaniak was an All-America on pommel horse with sixth-place finish.

1997 • Jepson led a mix of youth and experience to a fifth-place showing at the NCAA Championships. J.M. Michel earned All-America honors on the high bar with a sixth-place finish. Mike Dutka, who Jepson coached at the World Championships over the summer, finished only 0.075 points away from becoming an All-American in the all-around.

• e Nittany Lions placed third at both the Big Ten Championships and the NCAA East Regional. During the regular season, Dutka earned a spot on the U.S. Senior National Team at the Winter Cup in February. In addition, captain Joe Roemer became the first Penn State gymnast to ever earn GTE Academic All-America honors, garnering a spot on the second team.

1996 • e season ended with the Nittany Lions placing sixth at the NCAA Championships. Joe Roemer tied for third on the floor exercise, earning All• e Lions placed third at the NCAA East Regional after also finishing the Big Ten Championships in third place. Junior Roy Malka was 10th in the allaround competition at both events.

1995 • Penn State’s third-place trophy at the NCAA Championships was the Nittany Lions’ top performance under Jepson to date and the best outcome since finishing second in 1991. Two Lions, Tony Pansy and Tom Ellefson, earned All-America honors on the parallel bars.

• Jepson’s NCAA East Regional Championships came on his home floor. e Lions finished fourth at the Big Ten Championships at Illinois, as Pansy and Lee Ricketts were co-champions on the horizontal bar with 9.80 marks.

10 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

• e team was recognized for having the 10th-highest team grade point average in the country among men’s gymnastics teams. e 3.009 the Nittany Lions carried was the best in the Big Ten and second among teams competing in the NCAA Championships. Furthermore, sophomore Joe Roemer was one of 49 recognized as All-America scholar-athlete.

1994 • Capturing third place at both the Big Ten and the NCAA East Regional Championships, the Nittany Lions advanced to the 1994 NCAA Championships, where they finished sixth.

1993 • At the 1993 NCAA East Regional, Penn State posted its second-highest score of the season, but was unable to crack the top three in the team standings. us, for the first time since 1977, Penn State did not field a team at the NCAA Championships. e school’s streak of 15-consecutive appearances in the NCAA meet was the nation’s longest entering the season.

• Two Nittany Lions represented the program at the NCAA Championships.

Senior captain Mike Masucci placed 11th on parallel bars and 16th on pommel horse. Sophomore Joel Neuwirth was 20th on the pommel horse.

• e Nittany Lions placed sixth at the Big Ten Championships. Masucci reached the finals on three events, sharing the high bar title with a score of 9.725 and was named All-Big Ten. 1992 • As acting head coach during the 1992 season, Jepson directed Penn State to a fifth-place showing at the Big Ten Championships and fourth place in the NCAA East Regional. In the school’s 15th-consecutive appearance at the NCAA Championships, Penn State placed seventh.

RANDY JEPSON - CAREER RECORD

Year 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

W 12 7 10 38 30 16 19 17 14 12 14 16 16 14 11 15 7 11 279

L NCAA Finish Big Ten Finish 3 7th 5th 2 --6th 2 --3rd 6 3rd 4th 7 6th 3rd 6 5th 3rd 3 --2nd 3 4th 4th 1 1st 6th 5 5th 3rd 1 8th 3rd 0 3rd 1st 1 1st 2nd 3 4th 4th 2 4th 5th 2 1st 2nd 3 4th 1st 4 7th 5th 54

JEPSON’S COACHING PHILOSOPHY Our philosophy for success is simple.

Whether it's in the classroom or in the gym, the only way for a student-athlete to reach his full potential is through honest, hard work…a lot of it. e Penn State athletic administration has done an outstanding job over the years in providing our program with the resources, coaching staff, and facilities we need to reach the highest levels of success in our sport both in the NCAA program and in the international arena as well.

Additionally, our teams face the nation's stiffest competition year after year to challenge our athletes as they prepare to become the nation's finest gymnasts.

With this foundation to build on, the staff prepares our athletes through the most up-to-date training techniques available.

Every year it is our goal to be the strongest and most physically prepared team in the country. Our comprehensive strength and conditioning program has enabled our teams to continually meet this challenge.

We also believe that to be on top, our athletes need to perform quality gymnastics and not do just enough to "get by." erefore, we emphasize skills appropriate for the challenges of today's code of points and

SUCCESS WITH HONOR

continually stress the importance of consistent, solid routine performance.

Academically speaking, our student athletes are provided with a wide variety of resources to ensure that they have every opportunity to experience success in the classroom in addition to the gym. e Morgan Academic Support Center is provided exclusively for Penn State student athletes and offers academic advising, a free tutorial service, priority scheduling, and a Freshman Enrichment Program designed to better enable the first-year student to handle the transitions and academic challenges facing the collegiate freshman athlete. At Penn State, we have built a reputation as a leader in the development of the student athlete and firmly believe that academic and athletic success go hand in hand, are attainable, and are expected.

With all of the various resources available to our student athletes to ensure success the only remaining key is their own commitment, sacrifice, and effort. It is this hard work…and lots of it…that has and will continue to enable them to achieve their academic and competitive dreams.

P EN N S TAT E M E N ’S G Y MNAS TICS

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 6 NISSEN-EMERY WINNERS BIG • TEN CHAMPIONS –AWARD 2002, 2005, 2006 www.GoPSUsports.com

11

ASSISTANT COACH SLAVA BOIKO

Slava

BOIKO 14th Year

A member of the coaching staff for the past 13 seasons, Slava Boiko brings a wealth of international competitive and coaching experience to the Penn State staff. Riding the successes of the Nittany Lions’ winning ways, Boiko assisted in bringing back the 2000 NCAA Championship to Penn State as well as capturing the team’s 11th and 12th title in 2004 and 2007. His focus is on technique and execution of skills and routines.

Boiko was a member of the Soviet Union National Team from 196976, winning 13 national championships during that span. After retiring from competition, Boiko was the men’s gymnastics national coach and the head coach in the Center of Sport Club of Army in Moscow. Following that, he was the head coach of the Israeli National Team.

From 1972 until 1992, he was involved in coaching four Olympic team champions and eight World Team Championships squads as a member of the USSR and Russian coaching staffs.

Boiko earned the distinction of International Master of Sport in 1983 and he also coached 20 gymnasts who went on to receive the same honor. In addition, 30 athletes won Soviet and Russian National Titles under his tutelage.

It’s not just in State College or the former Soviet Union where Boiko is recognized and revered.

“I get nothing but the highest regard for Mr. Boiko as I travel,” Jepson said. “He is one of the foremost coaches in the world and brought up some of the best gymnasts the Soviet Union has produced. Having him here is just an incredible blessing.”

Some noteworthy gymnasts he has coached are Alexander Pogorelov, Valentin Turbanov, Sergie Gusev, Uri Ermakov, and 2008 Olympian Kevin Tan.

12 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

“Slava is the consummate technician. His experience and his knowledge, in terms of technical expertise, are unparalleled in the entire world. There isn’t anything that he doesn’t know about the technical aspects of gymnastics. His wealth of knowledge and experience are tremendous assets to us.”

- Penn State head coach Randy Jepson

ASSISTANT COACH KEVIN TAN

Kevin

TAN Fifth Year

Penn State • 2004

Former six-time Penn State All-American Kevin Tan is entering his fifth season as a full-time assistant coach under Randy Jepson.

After establishing himself as one of the top collegiate gymnasts during his Nittany Lion career, Tan achieved that lofty status on the international gymnastics stage in 2008. A lifetime of hard work and preparation culminated in the realization of a lifelong dream when Tan was named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team following a first-place showing in the still rings at the Olympic Trials in Philadelphia. He was further honored when he was selected, by a vote of his teammates, to represent the team as its lone captain.

With the world’s gaze focused on Beijing, China, Tan’s dream became sweeter when he helped the U.S. capture a bronze medal in the team finals of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Tan’s Olympic achievements were just the pinnacle of his competitive success in 2008. In May, Tan won his third straight rings title at the VISA Championships.

A month prior, he won a silver medal in the still rings at the 32nd Turnier der Meister Cottbus, Germany, an event that featured a collection of the world's elite competitors from 40 countries. His standout showing at the Turnier der Meister came on the heels of two impressive performances earlier in the year. In February, Tan captured his third consecutive and fourth overall rings championship at the Winter Cup Challenge. Later that month, he led a select group of gymnasts from the U.S. Men's Senior National Team to a 361.350-352.600 dual meet victory over Canada in Calgary. With perhaps his best performance in his distinguished international career, Tan won the pommel horse (14.900), the still rings (16.300), and the parallel bars (15.500).

After returning from Beijing and the Olympics, Tan’s star continued to rise when he signed on to perform with the 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Superstars. Along with a select group of the nation’s most celebrated gymnasts, Tan embarked on a three-month long, 37-city whirlwind tour of the United States, displaying his gymnastics skills in the live extraordinary sports and music extravaganza.

A member of Penn State's 2004 NCAA championship team, Tan was the Nittany Lions' first back-to-back NCAA champion on the still rings, earning titles in 2003 and 2004. He also earned All-American honors on the parallel bars (2002) and high bar (2003) during his standout college career.

During his senior year in 2004, Tan was one of the premier collegiate gymnasts in the nation, becoming a finalist for the Nissen-Emery Award.

He was an all-conference honoree, winning both the still rings and parallel bars crowns at the 2004 Big Ten Championships. His still rings title was his third-consecutive conference championship in the event

“Kevin has had an incredible run the last couple of years as a competitor and that makes him a better coach. He is able to see things from both sides. Having one of the world’s elite competitors in our gym every day is a tremendous benefit. He brings a lot of wisdom, competitive experience, and thought process into his coaching and that, in turn, has helped become a better gymnast. It’s a win-win both ways.”

- Penn State head coach Randy Jepson

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

13

2010 SEASON OUTLOOK For the Penn State men’s gymnastics team, youth will be a prominent theme for the 2010 season.

Just five Nittany Lions have two or more years of competitive experience at the NCAA level and the freshman class makes up nearly 50 percent of the roster.

“We are very young, so there is a lot of teaching that will have to go on this year and educating on how we train and bring people along, what’s expected of them, and how they will be required to step up and carry the banner for the next four years. But the guys are hungry and working hard,” said Penn State head coach Randy Jepson, who is entering his 19th year at the helm of one of the nation’s traditional powerhouse programs.

Providing leadership for the preseason No. 6ranked Nittany Lions will be five experienced and skilled upperclassmen – seniors Allen Harris, the team captain for 2010, Matt Greenfield, Noam Shaham, and Nick Virbitsky and junior Warren Yang. All have been a part of championship teams and have had their individual triumphs.

“We will have a nice mix of veterans and youth, so it’s been fun to coach,” continued Jepson. “I think, across the board, we are solid on events but not overpowering. We will very good in a couple of events, but we have some weaknesses too. Health will play a role, but we have more depth than last year, which will be helpful. Our success will be contingent upon consistency and not beating ourselves. We will need to be ‘on’ in order to be a threat.”

FLOOR EXERCISE Floor exercise will serve as the foundation of any success in 2010, as the Nittany Lions’ quality and quantity of talent and depth will allow them to get off to fast starts in dual meet competitions.

Team captain Allen Harris is one of Penn State’s top floor exercise performers.

Sophomore Miguel Pineda will help anchor the Penn State line-up on the pommel horse.

“Floor exercise will be a great event for us,” said Jepson. “We will get terrific routines from Noam Shaham and Nick Virbitsky and we are hoping to get Allen Harris back in as soon as possible.”

Shaham is consistently strong while Virbitsky, an All-American in the event as a freshman, and Harris shared Penn State’s high score in the floor in 2009, a 15.450. Harris, however, is recovering from a biceps tear suffered this summer during training and may not be able to compete at the onset of the season.

Senior Matt Greenfield and freshmen Nick Grant and Parker Raque are also expected to provide regular contributions.

POMMEL HORSE Pommel horse was Penn State’s nemesis last year, essentially preventing it from advancing to the team finals of the national collegiate championships for the first time since 2002.

“Pommel horse is an event that we have seen improvement on, but we still need to build consistency,” said Jepson. “We need to get a solid base level. Confidence will be a big key in order for us to stay in the hunt. We have been doing a lot of routines early to develop that type of confidence.

I think we have a good core group that can step up, but we still have to concentrate and focus.”

Miguel Pineda, Matt Albrecht, and Logan Wyman, who were regulars in the pommel horse line-up last year, will lend experience while freshmen Felix Aronovich, Nick Grant, Tony Beck, and Mackenzie Dow will aim to turn potential into production quickly and become factors.

STILL RINGS e still rings has been Penn State’s signature event this decade with five Big Ten titles, three national championships, and 12 All-America honors to its credit. However, graduation and injury over the past few years has diminished its decided advantage over opponents. Nevertheless, the rings should be one the Nittany Lions’ better events in 2010.

14 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

“We are not super overpowering in terms of physical strength, but we have solid rings performers,” said Jepson.

Sophomore Miguel Pineda, who compiled five first place finishes in the rings a year ago in his freshman campaign, will anchor the line-up.

Redshirt sophomore Colin Hill has made enough gains in terms of physical strength and fine tuning his presentation to be considered by Jepson as one of PSU’s top rings competitors. Senior Noam Shaham has been a valuable contributor throughout his career but lingering shoulder problems have slowed his progress. It is hoped he will be in full form by midseason.

Scott Rosenthal, who Jepson describes as “one of the strongest freshman we have ever had at Penn State,” has shown a great deal of promise in training for the season and should fit it nicely. Fellow freshman Parker Raque could also make an impact.

VAULT In recent years, the vault has been one of Penn State’s cornerstones for regular season and postseason success. But Jepson cautions that what the Nittany Lions have done in the past may not be adequate to reach the elite level from this year going forward.

“It’s not good enough to have a 16.200 start value any more when some in the NCAA have 16.600s to 17.000s. We need to make that next jump. We can be competitive with a 16.200 vault but in order to make headway, you must be in that range. We will continue to work towards raising start values on vault.”

Veterans Noam Shaham, Nick Virbitsky, Allen Harris, and Matt Albrecht will spearhead Penn State’s efforts in the vault. Harris and Albrecht each won dual meet vault titles last season while Shaham and Virbitsky had vaults that ranked first and second, respectively, on the team in 2009. Add freshmen Mackenzie Dow and Francisco Vazquez to that strong core and the vault could once again afford Penn State an advantage over opponents.

2010 SEASON OUTLOOK spot in the PSU line-up by increasing the difficulty of his routine and classmate Matt Greenfield, who had three top three finishes in the high bar a year ago, will be a major contributor in 2010.

Matt Albrecht, who is entering his second season at Penn State, and newcomers Parker Raque, Felix Aronovich, Matthew Chelberg, and Mackenzie Dow will also figure prominently in the line-up rotation.

Senior Noam Shaham could challenge for conference and national honors in the high bar in 2009.

PARALLEL BARS “If we have a weakest event this season, it will be parallel bars,” Jepson said. “We had graduation losses and we weren’t strong on it last year. It’s an event that takes time to develop and those skills don’t come easy, but we are focusing on it in practice.”

Senior Noam Shaham has learned some new elements that will prove helpful, redshirt sophomore Logan Wyman has made strides with an improved routine, and junior Warren Yang, if he rebounds quickly enough from his shoulder injury, will be key to Penn State’s fortunes. In addition, newcomer Felix Aronovich, an experienced international competitor, will contribute immediately and freshman Tony Beck and Mackenzie Dow should fit in and give Jepson’s line-up a boost.

“We have to not beat ourselves on the parallel bars. We must be clean, solid, and confident.”

HIGH BAR “High bar will be a top event for us in 2010. In the past, it has been inconsistent, but we have really good routines and experienced performers doing those routines. We have a good deal of depth and quality. From there, it is a question of being able to pull through when we need to. It’s an event in which we could make some headway,” said Jepson.

Senior Noam Shaham performs a world class routine and has won three regular season titles in the event as a Nittany Lion. His career high score of 15.050 ranked second on the team in 2009.

Nick Virbitsky, another senior, has solidified a

ALL-AROUND Gone to graduation is Casey Sandy, the NCAA All-Around champion in 2008 and one the most accomplished all-arounders in Penn State history, but a group of returnees will be counted on to step up and fill the void.

Foremost on that list is Noam Shaham, who competed in the all-around in six meets last season. His top finish was a second place showing in a win over Michigan and he ended the 2009 season ranked No. 11 in the nation in the all-around.

“Noam’s pommel horse lags, but he has strong five events and, if he can hang on in that sixth, he will be fine,” said Jepson. “Felix Aronovich is a very accomplished all-arounder. Miguel Pineda will have a tough time making all of the events, but he is solid and provides a lot of depth. Matt Albrecht has upped his game physically and is more prepared than he was last year. He now knows what it takes to compete at this level.”

SCHEDULE e 2010 schedule is marked by competitions with some of collegiate gymnastics top teams, fortifying the young Nittany Lion squad as it lays the groundwork for their climb back to the pinnacle of the sport. “e schedule is challenging because we are so young,” said Jepson. “All of the Big Ten teams will be formidable and there are good tests from

the beginning to the end of the season. But these challenges but will prepare us not only for the end run of this year as we head into the postseason at the Big Ten and NCAA Championships but also for the future.”

Penn State begins the season in traditional fashion, facing Army for the seventh consecutive year in its opener. e Nittany Lions will meet the Black Knights on Jan. 9 in Rec Hall in the first of five home meets. Penn State will also welcome William & Mary (Jan. 31), Big Ten rival Illinois (Feb. 28), and perennial power Oklahoma (March 20) to Rec Hall in 2009 and will also host Minnesota and Temple (Jan. 31) in its lone home tri-meet of the year. Revenge will serve as motivation for the Lions when they clash with Illinois, Minnesota, and Oklahoma as they handed Penn State three of its four regular season losses in 2009. Versus the Sooners a year ago, PSU posted its highest team total of the season in a victory in Norman, scoring a 356.300. e Nittany Lions’ first road test comes in week two when they return to the West Point Open (Jan. 15-16), seeking its 12th consecutive team title. Penn State will also confront stern road challenges when it competes against conference foes Michigan (Jan. 23), the NCAA runner-up in 2009, and Ohio State (March 27). In mid-March, the Lions will make their longest road trip of the season, traveling west to the Golden State to square off with host Cal and Nebraska in a trimeet.

Penn State will seek its third conference title at the 2010 Big Ten Championships, scheduled for April 2-3 in Columbus, Ohio at host Ohio State’s St. John Arena. e 2010 season will culminate with the National Collegiate Championships, to be hosted by the United States Military Academy from April 15-17. All three days of competition will take place at Christl Arena in West Point, N.Y.

Penn State will host five home meets this season at historic Rec Hall.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

15

16 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Matt

GREENFIELD 6-2 • Senior All-Around

Villanova, Pa. • The Shipley School

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: CGA First Team All-American Scholar Athlete (3.60-3.69 GPA)...Academic All-Big Ten…Opened the season by earning his first career high bar title, scoring a 14.500 versus Army…Placed second in the floor exercise with a career best score of 14.900 against Minnesota…Set another career best in the vault, earning a 15.650 to claim second place in a win over Michigan…Suffered a sprained ankle at Minnesota in the fourth meet of the year, limiting him to high bar duty until the National Collegiate Championships…Finished in third place in the high bar at Temple (14.500) and at William & Mary/versus Navy (14.600)…Set a season high mark in the high bar, a 14.700, at Oklahoma.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Matt has really developed over the course of his career. He is a seasoned and confident competitor. He contributed some terrific floor routines last year as well as vault and high bar. He will continue to do that this season and also on rings. is being his last season, he is prepared to do well. Look for Matt to lead us on several events.”

MATT GREENFIELD

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.900 at Minnesota (Jan. 31) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.650 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.700 at Oklahoma (March 21)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . .14.900 at Minnesota (Jan. 31, 2009) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.650 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.150 at Ohio State (Feb. 24, 2008)

2008: Competed in three events (floor exercise, vault, high bar) in a total of seven meets…Posted his highest score of 2008 in the floor exercise, a 14.200, in the season opener versus Army…Scored a season-high 15.500 in the vault at Cal…Earned the team’s second-highest score of the season in the high bar, a 15.150, in the win over Ohio State…A 2008 Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

2007: Gained experience by competing in four events (floor exercise, still rings, vault, high bar) in a total of seven meets…Placed third in the floor exercise at William & Mary, posting a season-best score of 9.250…Also had a season-high mark in the high bar at William & Mary (8.850)…Contributed his best vault of the season versus Ohio State, scoring a 8.450.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CAREER 2009: Competed at the 2009 VISA Championships in Dallas, Texas, performing in the floor exercise (26th, 13.900), rings (34th, 12.500), vault (T25th, 14.650), and high bar (30th, 12.600).

MATT GREENFIELD

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Participated at the club level with Temple Boys Gymnastics…Four-time Region VII team member…Finished 25th in the all-around at the 2005 Junior Olympic Nationals…Won the Brian Babcott Most Dedicated Award in 2004…Academic All-American at Junior Nationals 2003-06.

PERSONAL Favorite event is the high bar…After gymnastics, would like to pursue a career with Cirque de Soleil…Selected Penn State because of its excellent gymnastics and kinesiology programs…Brother, Aaron, played baseball at Penn State and brother, Jason, played baseball at the University of Pennsylvania…Father, Albert, was on the football and baseball teams at the University of Pennsylvania…Majoring in psychology.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

17

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS CAPTAIN

Allen

HARRIS 5-5 • Senior All-Around

Lancaster, Pa. • Conestoga Valley

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: CGA First Team All-American Scholar Athlete (3.50-3.59 GPA)...Academic All-Big Ten…One of Penn State’s most durable and consistent performers, he competed in every meet…Primarily focused on floor exercise, vault, and parallel bars but also performed on still rings…Won three consecutive floor exercise titles in meets versus Temple, William & Mary/Navy, and Cal…Scored a career best 15.450, also tying for the team high for the season, in the floor at William & Mary/vs. Navy…Also had three second place finsihes and one third place showing in the floor…Finished the season ranked No. 12 nationally in the floor exercise...Posted a season best score of 13.950 in the still rings in the qualifier at the national collegiate championships…Captured the vault title in the tri-meet with William & Mary and Navy, scoring a 15.700…Finished third in the vault with a 15.700 in home win over Ohio State…Had top scores of the season (14.050) in the parallel bars against Ohio State and Oklahoma.

2008: For the second consecutive year, Harris made his mark in the postseason, placing third (tie) in the floor exercise with a personal-best score of 15.450 in the team finals of the Big Ten Championships…Also contributed a third place showing in the floor exercise (15.200) in the season-opening win over Army…One of Penn State’s most consistent vaulters, he finished in third with a season-high score of 15.950 against William & Mary and Navy…Competed in the still rings in two meets (Army and Michigan) and the parallel bars in three meets (Army, Michigan, and Oklahoma)…Earned Academic All-Big Ten recognition.

2007: Emerged as a clutch performer late in the year, contributing seasonhigh scores on the still rings (9.200) and vault (8.900) in the team finals of the 2007 NCAA Championships…Scored a season-best 9.400 in the floor exercise twice, placing second at the West Point Open and third at Michigan…Also finished in third (tie) in the floor exercise versus William & Mary (9.250).

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Gained club experience with Artistic Sports Academy Plus…Placed 25th in the all-around finals at the 2006 Junior Olympic Nationals…2006 Pennsylvania state champion in the vault…2006 BlackJack Invitational floor champion…2006 Pennsylvania state co-champion in the floor exercise.

PERSONAL Lists floor exercise as his favorite event…Plans to pursue a career in the field of sports medicine after gymnastics…Majoring in kinesiology.

18 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Allen has been great and will serve as our team captain. He is a terrific student and leader. Allen faced some adversity this summer when he suffered a bicep tear but he is rehabbing through that and is making great progress.

We are hopeful he will be ready to do floor and more this season.”

ALLEN HARRIS

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . .15.450 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . .13.950 at NCAA Championships (April 16) Vault . . . . . . .15.700 2x - last at William & Mary/Navy (March 8) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . .14.050 2x - last at Oklahoma (March 21)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . .15.450 2x - last at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.000 vs. Army (Jan. 12, 2008) Vault . . . . . . . . .15.950 vs. William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2008) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.000 vs. Army (Jan. 12, 2008)

ALLEN HARRIS

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS nasiada...Competed at the 2003 World Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, Calif....Placed third in the all-around at the 2006 Senior Israeli Championships...Participated in the European Championships in 2000, 2002, and 2004-06.

Noam

SHAHAM 5-5 • Senior All-Around

Kfar Saba, Israel • Rabin

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: CGA First Team All-American Scholar Athlete (3.50-3.59 GPA)...Academic All-Big Ten…A key figure in the Penn State line-up, competing in every meet and in every event over the course of the season…Posted two second place finishes and had one third place showing in the floor exercise…Scored a season high in the floor exercise (15.150) and still rings (15.050) in the team finals at the National Collegiate Championships…Placed second once and third three times in the still rings…Established a career high score in the vault (15.950), parallel bars (14.500), and high bar (15.050) in a road meet at Oklahoma…His vault score of 15.950 tied Casey Sandy for a season team high...Compiled a total of six top three finishes in the high bar, including the third title of his career in the event in tri-meet victories over William & Mary and Navy…Competed in the all-around for the first time in his career in 2009, earning four top three finishes, including a season high score of 85.750 to claim second in a home win over Michigan...Ended the season ranked No. 11 in the nation in the all-around.

2008: His continued development and consistent performances earned him regular spots in the line-up in the floor exercise, still rings, parallel bars, and high bar…Posted his highest score of the season in the floor exercise (15.350), finishing in a tie for third place, in the biggest home meet of the season, a showdown versus perennial powerhouse Oklahoma…Won the still rings title (14.900) against Temple…Recorded a season-high score of 15.150 in the rings in Penn State’s road victory over Ohio State…Competing in the vault for the first time in 2008, made an impact by posting the Nittany Lions’ second best score in the team finals (15.850) at the Big Ten Championships…Placed third in the parallel bars versus Temple with a season-best score of 14.250…Captured two high bar titles, including winning the event in the team finals at the Big Ten Championships with a season-high score of 15.000…Ended the season ranked No. 3 in the nation on the high bar…Recognized on Academic All-Big Ten team.

PERSONAL Majoring in engineering.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Noam is a great leader for us and is a seasoned competitor. We will look for big routines in every event. He needs to stay healthy for us to do well. We are going to tailor practices to suit him in order to take care of his body, so he can be there for us when we need him.”

NOAM SHAHAM

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . .15.150 at NCAA Championships (April 17) Pommel Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.850 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . .15.050 at NCAA Championships (April 17) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.950 at Oklahoma (March 21) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 at Oklahoma (March 21) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.050 at Oklahoma (March 21) All-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.750 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . .15.350 vs. Oklahoma (March 22, 2008) Pommel Horse . . . . . . . . . . .12.850 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.150 at Ohio State (Feb. 24, 2008) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.950 at Oklahoma (March 21, 2009) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 at Oklahoma (March 21, 2009) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.050 at Oklahoma (March 21, 2009) All-Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85.750 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009)

NOAM SHAHAM

2007: Competed in three events (floor exercise, vault, and high bar) throughout the season…Improved over the course of the year, culminating in season-best performances at the 2007 NCAA Championships…Scored a 9.450 in the floor exercise, a 8.850 in the vault, and a 8.750 in the high bar in Penn State’s qualifying session at the NCAA Championships, helping the Lions achieve the highest team score of the opening day…Posted a score of 9.400 in the floor exercise and matched his qualifier score in the vault (8.850) in the team finals of the NCAA Championships…Recorded a 9.300 in the floor in the team finals of the 2007 Big Ten Championships…Tied his season high score of 8.750 in the high bar versus William & Mary.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Junior Israeli all-around champion in 2001...Junior Maccabian all-around champion in 2001...Silver medalist in the rings in 2002 at ISF World Gym12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

19

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Nick

VIRBITSKY 5-7 • Senior All-Around

Harrisburg, Pa. • Central Dauphin

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: Competed in three events (floor exercise, vault, and high bar) over the course of the season…Won the floor exercise in the season’s first two meets, versus Army and in the team finals of the West Point Open…Claimed three other top three finishes in the floor…Tied for the season team high in the floor exercise, scoring a 15.450 in the team finals of the National Collegiate Championships…Scored a career best 15.900 in the vault at Oklahoma and in the individual event finals at the Big Ten Championships, placing third…Posted two other third place finishes in the vault – versus Michigan (15.550) and Illinois (15.750)…Ended the ranked No. 16 in the nation in the floor exercise and No. 11 in the vault...Earned a season high score of 14.500 in the high bar in the team finals of the Big Ten Championships.

PERSONAL Favorite event is the high bar…After gymnastics, he would like to own an Architectural Engineering firm…Selected Penn State based on its perfect blend of athletics and academics…Sister, Vanessa, competed on the gymnastics and track & field teams at UW-Oshkosh…Majoring in engineering.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Nick has solidified a spot in terms of his high bar routine. He has done a nice job and is doing a very big routine. We are training to allow him to be in a position physically to handle the demands of that routine every day.

Nick will also step in and do a nice job on vault and on floor, as he has in the past.”

NICK VIRBITSKY

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . .15.450 at NCAA Championships (April 17) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.900 at Big Ten Championships (April 4) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 at Big Ten Championships (April 3)

Career Highs Floor Exercise .15.550 vs. William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009) Vault . .15.900 2x - last at Big Ten Championships (April 4, 2009) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.700 at Ohio State (Feb. 24, 2008)

2008: Competed in three events (floor exercise, vault, and high bar) throughout the season…Won floor exercise title in tri-meet with William & Mary and Navy with a season-high score of 15.550…Also captured one second place finish (Army) and two third places in the floor exercise (Temple and Minnesota)…Started the year out fast, placing third in the vault with a season-best score of 15.800…Demonstrated improvement on the high bar throughout the season, earning spots in the line-up at the Big Ten Championships and National Collegiate Championships…Recorded a season-high score of 14.700 in the high bar at Ohio State.

2007: Earned All-American honors on the floor exercise, placing seventh (tie) at the 2007 NCAA Championships with a score of 9.425…Tied for second in the floor at the team finals of the NCAA Championships with a season-high score of 9.650…Won the floor exercise (8.950) and vault (8.850) titles in his first collegiate meet, a dual meet win over Army…Captured the floor title at the West Point Open with a score of 9.550…Placed second in the floor exercise (9.200) in a home win over Illinois…Used a season-high score of 8.950 to place second versus Michigan and third at the West Point Open in the vault.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CAREER 2007: Competed at the 2007 Winter Cup Challenge in Las Vegas, Nev., scoring a 13.250 in the floor exercise and a 15.700 in the vault in the preliminaries.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Participated at the club level with Artistic Sports Academy Plus…A floor and vault event finalist at the Junior Nationals 2002-06…2006 Pennsylvania state vault champion…Finished 17th (2004) and 22nd (2006) in the all-around at Junior Nationals…Four-time Region VII team member…National champion in the floor exercise in 2002…2006 Regional vault champion.

20 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

NICK VIRBITSKY

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS WARREN YANG

Warren

YANG

5-7 • Junior All-Around

Nepean, Ont. • Ottawa Carleton

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: Academic All-Big Ten…His continued development and consistent performances secured him regular spots in the line-up in the floor exercise, vault, parallel bars, and high bar…Contributed a dominant performance in Penn State’s home win over Ohio State, capturing the floor exercise title with a season high score of 15.400, placing third in the high bar, and posting a career high mark in the vault (15.550)…Honored with the Gene Wettstone Award for leading the team to the conference win against the rival Buckeyes…Tied for second in the floor against Cal (15.150)…Placed third in the vault versus William & Mary and Navy (15.450)…Finished second in the high bar versus Cal, establishing a career high with a score of 14.750.

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.400 vs. Ohio State (Feb. 28) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.550 vs. Ohio State (Feb. 28) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.000 vs. Ohio State (Feb. 28) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.750 vs. California (March 14)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . .15.500 at California (March 15, 2008) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . .15.550 2x - last vs. Ohio State (Feb. 28, 2009) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . .14.000 vs. Ohio State (Feb. 28, 2009)

High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.750 vs. California (March 14, 2009)

2008: Gained experience in first collegiate season by competing in three events (floor exercise, vault, and high bar) in a total of seven meets…Showed his mettle by earning two top three finishes in the floor exercise in road meets at Ohio State (15.350) and at Cal (15.500)…In his first appearance of the season, contributed a 15.550 in the vault in a road win over Illinois…Competed in the high bar twice, posting his best score, a 14.450, against William & Mary and Navy.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND A former member of the Senior Canadian National Team…At the 2004 Canadian National Championships, he placed first in the high bar, third in the parallel bars and vault, and sixth in the all-around…Finished in fourth place in the floor exercise and vault at the 2006 Canadian National Championships…Placed fourth in the high bar, sixth in the parallel bars, and seventh in the vault at the 2005 Elite Canada Gymnastics Championships…Claimed second place in the floor exercise at the 2006 Elite Canada Gymnastics Championships.

PERSONAL Warren Chun-Fu Yang was born on Dec. 4, 1986 in Ottawa, Canada to parents Phil and Kathleen Yang…Has two older sisters, Vanessa and Ericka…Selected Penn State over Minnesota, Iowa, and Michigan for its outstanding academics and athletics…Plans to major in marketing.

WARREN YANG

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Warren underwent extensive shoulder surgery and I did not know if he would even be able to compete this year. But his rehab has gone so well that I am encouraged. He is way ahead of the game in that respect, so we are very pleased with that and I think he will have an outstanding season. Warren is a terrific floor competitor, is very good on high bar, and as the season goes on, he will help us more and more on parallel bars and vault.”

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

21

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Colin

HILL

COLIN HILL

5-6 • Junior/Sophomore All-Around

Sterling, Mass. • Wachusett Reg.

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: Gained first competitive experience of college career, competing in three events (still rings, vault, and parallel bars) in six meets…Scored a season high 14.350 in the still rings in home win over Michigan…Opened the year by posting a season best 15.450 in the vault versus Army…Competed in the parallel bars in one meet, team wins against William & Mary and Navy.

2008: Redshirted.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND A four-time Junior Olympic National Qualifier and three-time regional team member…Finished in the top six in the floor exercise at Junior Olympic Nationals…A member of the Sterling Gymnastics club team.

PERSONAL Colin Ryan Hill was born on Jan. 9, 1989 in Fitchburg, Mass. to parents Robert and Helen Hill…Has one brother, Marc…Selected Penn State because of its excellent gymnastics and academic programs and the location of the campus…Plans to major in psychology.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Colin is entering his sophomore season of competition but is a junior, so he has gotten some good training behind him now. His rings are much improved; he is one of our better rings performers. He competed on vault last year and could contribute on parallel bars this season. We are thrilled about the gains he has made with his physical strength and he has cleaned up his presentation, so we look forward to seeing what he can do.”

COLIN HILL

2009 Season Highs Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.350 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.450 vs. Army (Jan. 10) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . .11.400 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8)

Career Highs Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.350 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.450 vs. Army (Jan. 10, 2009)

Parallel Bars . . .11.400 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009)

Logan

WYMAN

5-9 • Junior/Sophomore All-Around

Phoenix, Md. • Dulaney

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: CGA First Team All-American Scholar Athlete; one of six gymnasts nationwide to be honored for earning a 4.0 GPA...Academic All-Big Ten…Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Award recipient…Earned first collegiate experience, competing in the pommel horse and still rings in every meet…Posted a season high score of 13.950 in the pommel horse in tri-meet versus William & Mary and Navy…Secured first top three finish of career, taking third in the still rings against William & Mary and Navy…Scored a career best in the rings one week later, recording a 14.300 versus Cal. 2008: Redshirted.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Competed in Junior Olympic Nationals for four years…Gained club experience with Capital Gymnastics, located in Fairfax, Va., under head coach Carlos Vazquez.

PERSONAL Logan Addison Wyman was born on Dec. 22, 1988 in Towson, Md. to parents Louis and Carol Wyman…Has an older brother, R.C., and two

22 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS sisters, Meredith and Jennifer…Earned First Team Academic All-American honors as a sophomore, junior, and senior…Chose Penn State because of its excellent gymnastics program and the team’s cohesiveness…Plans to major in criminal justice/law and pursue a career as a lawyer.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Logan has really improved a tremendous amount. He is physically stronger; his core strength is much better now. He is doing a more solid routine on pommel horse and has come along exceptionally well on parallel bars and on rings. He represents more experience and more depth for us. Logan has been a very hard worker, not only in the gym but also in the classroom, carrying a 4.0 grade point average.”

LOGAN WYMAN

2009 Season Highs Pommel Horse . . . . . .13.950 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.300 vs. California (March 14) Career Highs Pommel Horse .13.950 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.300 vs. California (March 14, 2009)

Matt

ALBRECHT

5-7 • Sophomore/Junior All-Around

Guelph, Ont. • St. James

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: Made an impact in first collegiate season, competing in five events, primarily on the pommel horse and parallel bars…In season opener versus Army, placed third with a season best score of 14.800 in the floor exercise…Registered top score of the year in the pommel horse, a 13.900, in key home win over Michigan…Earned first career title at the team finals of the West Point Open, placing first in the vault with a score of 15.900…Finished second in the vault (15.800) and parallel bars (14.350) versus Army…Posted a season high mark of 14.400 in the parallel bars against Michigan to secure a tie for third place…Contributed a personal season best score of 14.300 in the high bar at the West Point Open.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Member of the Canadian Junior (2004-06) and Senior (2006-08) National Teams…Won Provinicial Championships in 2005, 2006, and 2008…Trained with the Oakville Gymnastics Club in Ontario.

PERSONAL Majoring in kinesiology…Intends to pursue a career in physiotherapy…Decided to attend Penn State because “the team is a family both in and out of the gym and academic success is a high priority”…Has one brother, Chris.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Matt is more physically prepared than ever this year. He got his feet wet last year and learned what competing in the NCAA is all about. We talked about that after last season and he really has his head together going into the year. He is further along than he was in 2009 and is better prepared. We are hoping for big things from Matt.”

MATT ALBRECHT

LOGAN WYMAN

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.800 vs. Army (Jan. 10) Pommel Horse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13.900 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.900 at West Point Open (Jan. 16) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.400 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.300 at West Point Open (Jan. 16)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.800 vs. Army (Jan. 10, 2009) Pommel Horse . . . . . . . . . . .13.900 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.900 at West Point Open (Jan. 16, 2009) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.400 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . .14.300 at West Point Open (Jan. 16, 2009) 12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

23

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS ishes in the parallel bars, recording a season best 14.500 against Cal…Improved as the season progressed on the high bar, recording his best score of the year (14.500) versus William & Mary and Navy…Competed in the all-around in four meets, winning his first career title at Temple (85.300)…Had his best all-around performance of the season one week later, totaling a 86.750 to finish second in competition with William & Mary and Navy.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CAREER 2009: Competed in the all-around at the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge in Las Vegas, Nev, totaling a 77.150 in qualifying competition...Scored an 11.350 (floor exercise), 11.850 (pommel horse), 14.200 (still rings), 14.900 (vault), 12.800 (parallel bars), and 12.050 (high bar) in preliminary action.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Junior National Team member from 2004-07…Trained at Hocking Valley Gymnastics in Lancaster, Ohio under head coach Mike Serra.

PERSONAL Plans to major in biology…Brother, Pedro, attended Ohio State, competing on the men’s gymnastics team from 2005-07…Lists paint ball as a favorite hobby.

MATT ALBRECHT

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Miguel is a rock. He is a solid competitor and is very, very strong; one of the strongest gymnasts in the NCAA. He has been a huge factor for us on pommel horse and rings and he will be one of our key go-to guys on those events. He was one of the better freshman all-arounders in the nation last season but unfortunately suffered a broken hand at the end of the year, which really set him back. But he is back at 100% and even though he wasn’t able to have the training time he wanted this summer, he has made headway and continued to develop.”

MIGUEL PINEDA

Miguel

PINEDA

5-4 • Sophomore All-Around

Galloway, Ohio • Hilliard Darby

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: CGA First Team All-American Scholar Athlete (3.90-3.99 GPA)...Contributed heavily in his first collegiate season, competing in all five events and the all-around…However, broke his hand in practice leading up to the Big Ten Championships, forcing him to miss the postseason…Earned a season best score in the floor exercise, a 14.150, in the team finals at the West Point Open…Posted three third place finishes in the pommel horse, including a top score for the year (14.700) at the West Point Open…Made his biggest impact on the still rings in freshman campaign, capturing at least a share of six titles, including a win with a season high score of 15.100 against Michigan…Also had two second place finishes in the rings…Had his best performance in the vault come in a tri-meet with William & Mary and Navy, scoring a 15.300…Totaled three top three fin24 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

2009 Season Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . . . . . . .14.150 at West Point Open (Jan. 16) Pommel Horse . . . . . . . . .14.7000 at West Point Open (Jan. 16) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.100 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.300 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 vs. California (March 14) High Bar . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8) All-Around . . . . . . . . .86.750 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8)

Career Highs Floor Exercise . . . . . .14.150 at West Point Open (Jan. 16, 2009) Pommel Horse . . . .14.7000 at West Point Open (Jan. 16, 2009) Still Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.100 vs. Michigan (Jan. 24, 2009) Vault . . . . . . . . .15.300 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009) Parallel Bars . . . . . . . . . . .14.500 vs. California (March 14, 2009) High Bar . . . . . .14.500 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009) All-Around . . . .86.750 at William & Mary/Navy (March 8, 2009)

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS PERSONAL Majoring in kinesiology...Plans to pursue a career as an orthopedist…Earned Academic All-America honors all four years in high school…Chose Penn State because of its great gymnastics program and because family members attended the university…Brother, Allen, is a senior on the Nittany Lion men’s gymnastics team…Sister, Diane, and father, Barry, also attended Penn State…Enjoys video games, movies, and hanging out with friends.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Philip, Allen’s younger brother, progressed very well last year. is year, he has developed a very solid parallel bars routine. With that being our weakest event, that will help us a great deal. We see him figuring in in that event, if not others.”

Felix

ARONOVICH 5-6 • Freshman All-Around

Kiryat Bialik, Israel • ORT Kiryat Bialik

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Competed in the European Championships 2004-2009 and in the World Championships in 2006…Finished ninth in the pommel horse in World Cup event in Cotbus, Germany in 2008…Placed third in the all-around at the 2009 Maccabiah Games in Israel…Earned a second place finish in the all-around at the Israeli National Championship…Trained with club team Maccabi Tel Aviv.

MIGUEL PINEDA

Philip

HARRIS

5-6 • Sophomore/Freshman All-Around

PERSONAL Born on July 18, 1988 in Odessa, Ukraine to parents Leonid and Sofia…Has an older sister, Vicky…Attended ORT Kiryat Bialik in Kiryat Bialik, Israel, graduating in 2006...Plans to major in engineering science…Intends to pursue a master’s degree in the field of renewable energy.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Felix is an outstanding addition to the program. e fact that he is so experienced at both the national and international levels is a huge plus for our team. He is solid in all six events and will undoubtedly figure prominently in the line-up this season.”

Lancaster, Pa. • Conestoga Valley

PENN STATE CAREER 2009: Redshirted GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Competed in the national qualifier for four consecutive years (200408)…Won a state parallel bar championship in 2007…Part of a state championship team in 2006…Trained at Artistic Sports Academy Plus in Harrisburg, Pa.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

25

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

Tony

BECK

5-11 • Freshman All-Around

Catasauqua, Pa. • Northampton

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained at the Lehigh Valley Sports Academy…Five-time national qualifier and two-time regional team member…Team placed second at the 2008 regional championships…Earned a fifth place finish in the floor exercise at the Junior Olympic championships…A 2007 VISA Championships qualifier…e 2008 Pennsylvania most outstanding senior award winner.

PERSONAL Richard Anthony Beck was born on Feb. 21, 1990 in Allentown, Pa. to parents Dale Beck and Camille Napier…Had two older brothers, Dale and Dustin, and one younger sister, Brittany…Undecided on a major…Would like to open and operate his own gym after graduation…Chose Penn State based on the combination of good academics and good teammates…Enjoys watching TV, listening to music, and playing Xbox in his spare time.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Tony is an outstanding, hard-working kid. He will fit it and help us in three events for the most part – pommel horse, rings, and parallel bars. Tony is a local kid, from the Lehigh Valley, so it is nice to have those guys come in and make an impact on the team right away.”

Matthew

CHELBERG 5-10 • Freshman All-Around

Athens, Ohio • Home schooled

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained at the Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center in Lancaster, Ohio under Mike Serra…Club team was an 11-time state champion…Captured team gold at 2009 Jurassic Classic in Canada…Won team silver at the Club Team Pan American Games in Puerto Rico…Two-time All-American...2009 state regional champion…ree-time individual state champion…Six-time regional team member…ree-time USA championship qualifier…USA Gymnastics scholarship winner…Jason Whitfield Memorial Scholarship winner.

26 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

PERSONAL Matthew David Chelberg was born on Oct. 16, 1990 to parents David and Shelton…Father, David, is a Professor of Computer Science at Ohio University…Has an older brother, Christopher, and younger sister, Rebecca…Majoring in civil engineering…Hobbies include reading, camping, and canoeing.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Matt is a brilliant student and a very hard-working gymnast with great experience from the J.O. ranks. He is a solid all-arounder. I wouldn’t say that he has one standout event; they are all very solid. He will provide a great deal of depth for us. His aim has been to raise his start values and work on his presentation. He has been a great addition.”

Mackenzie

DOW

5-9 • Freshman All-Around

Cranford, N.J. • Cranford

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Gained club experience with Surgent’s Elite Gymnastics in Roselle Park, N.J….A member of Surgent’s 2009 New Jersey state championship team…Won the vault and placed 10th in the all-around at the 2009 USA Championships (Level 10)…Placed third in the vault at the 2009 West Point Open…Finished ninth in the all-around at the 2008 USA Championships (Level 10)…Captured the all-around title at the 2007 Region 7 Championships…ree-time regional team member.

PERSONAL Mackenzie Anthony Dow was born on April 11, 1991 to parents Michael and Marita…Has a younger sister, Morgan…Competed in the pole vault in freshman and sophomore years at Cranford H.S….Four-time Academic AllAmerican…Intends to major in biology at Penn State…Choose Penn State based on its great academics, coaching, and team atmosphere…Enjoys watching football, playing sports, and hanging out with friends and family in his spare time.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Mackenzie was a very solid competitor at the J.O. ranks. He has a great vault and very good parallel bars and pommel horse. He is an all-arounder who will help us across the board.”

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS on pommel horse. He is quick, artistic, and explosive on floor and will help us there but his ability is not limited to that one event. Again, he adds to our overall depth.”

Matthew

FLOWERS 5-11 • Freshman Pommel Horse

Carlsbad, Calif. • Carlsbad

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained at Ecke YMCA in Encinitas, Calif. under former Nittany Lion Karl Abraham (1987-88, 1990).

PERSONAL Matthew Elijah Flowers was born on Oct. 23, 1990 in Oceanside, Calif. to parents Clifford and Jeanette…Has two older brothers, Jordan and Jacob, and one younger sister, Rachel…Four-time Academic All-American at Carlsbad H.S….Intends to major in bio-engineering at Penn State…Hobbies include surfing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, and photography.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Matt is pretty much a pommel horse guy. He worked with a former Penn State gymnast, Karl Abraham, who did a great job for us here in the 80s. He has a long body that looks good on pommel horse. He continues to develop and will hopefully reach the point where he can step in and contribute.”

Nick

GRANT 5-6 • Freshman All-Around

Butler, Pa. • Palmer

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Pennsylvania state all-around champion in 2007…Region 7 team member…Placed fourth in the floor exercise at Junior Olympic nationals…Trained at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for two years…Colorado state floor exercise champion in 2008…Region 9 team member.

PERSONAL Nicholas Lee Grant was born on Sept. 27, 1990 in Concorde, Mass. to Don and Rhonda Grant…Has one older brother, Jason, and sister, Melissa, and one younger sister, Haley…Plans to major in nursing and pursue a career as a nurse anesthetist…Hobbies include traveling, hiking, and camping.

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Nick is a Pennsylvania guy who trained at the Olympic Training Center for two years. He is outstanding in floor exercise and vault and is also very good

Nihir

KOTHARI 5-3 • Freshman All-Around

Malvern, Pa. • Great Valley

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained at the Pancott Gymnastics Center in Frazer, Pa….Competed in the Junior Olympic Nationals.

PERSONAL Nihir Kothari was born on April 13, 1990 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. to parents Jay and Anita…Has a younger sister, Avni…Lettered in swimming and soccer at Great Valley H.S….Academic All-American and member of the National Honor Society…Majoring in energy, business, and finance…Intends to go to law school after graduation…Enjoys music, reading, cars, and NFL football as hobbies…Selected Penn State because it is “one of the most lively and exciting campuses in the country and is great academically.”

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Nihir has a great deal of potential. He has a lot of skills on a lot of events.

Nihir’s biggest goal this season will be to develop consistency because with those big skills come some inconsistencies. We are trying to pool that into routines that are solid so we can build his confidence and give him the base to build on for future success.”

Parker

RAQUE 5-6 • Freshman All-Around

Louisville, Ky. • Christian Academy

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Competed for Champion Gymnastics in Louisville at the club level…Placed second in the vault at Junior Olympic Nationals in 2007…Finished 18th in the all-around at the 2008 Junior Olympic Nationals, qualifying him for the VISA Championships…Earned a 15th place finish in the all-around and sixth in the still rings at the 2009 Junior Olympic Nationals, again qualifying him for the VISA Championships…Captured first place in the floor exercise at the 2009 VISA Championships.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

27

2010 PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS PERSONAL Miles Parker Raque was born on June 25, 1991 in Louisville, Ky. to parents Tom and Robyn…Has a younger sister, Paige…Academic All-American 2007-09 at the Christian Academy of Louisville…Plans to major in business at Penn State…Hobbies include fishing, playing the guitar, and reading…Came to Penn State because it offers a great team, coach, school, and campus…Lists his greatest thrill in athletic career as “standing on the podium at the 2009 VISA Championships.”

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Parker is a very talented freshman. He was actually coached a bit by Matt Cohen, our Nissen-Emery winner from two years ago. Parker is good on floor, vault, and high bar and is a solid rings competitor. I think he will prove to be one of our better performers on rings as the season wears on. He does some nice, big gymnastics and does it very confidently. I am glad to have him on board.”

friends, and watching movies…Selected Penn State because he wanted to come here since he was a child…Lists biggest thrill in athletic career as “becoming still rings regional champion in 2009.”

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Scott is one of the most physically strong freshman we have ever had here.

I am hard pressed to find a stronger freshman rings man anywhere in the country. However, he has a lot to make up for in terms of presentation, body lines, and flexibility. He did have a bicep injury at the end of the junior national season and is still feeling the repercussions from that. But we are being very patient with him. If all goes, he should figure prominently in our rings line-up.”

Francisco Scott

ROSENTHAL 5-6 • Freshman All-Around

Clearfield, Pa. • Clearfield Area

VAZQUEZ 5-4 • Freshman All-Around

San Juan, P.R. • Cupeyville School

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained at the Federacion Puertoriquena de Gymnacia in San Juan under Jose Colon.

GYMNASTICS BACKGROUND Trained with Gemini Gymnastics…A Junior Olympic National qualifier and national still rings semfinalist in 2008…A Junior Olympic National qualifier and national still rings and vault semifinalist in 2009.

PERSONAL Francisco Javier Vazquez was born on Aug. 27, 1991 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to parents Roberto Vazquez and Heyda Ortiz…Has a younger sister, Ariana…Plans to major in electrical engineering.

PERSONAL Scott Lance Rosenthal was born on Sept. 4, 1990 to parents Sheldon and Desiree…Has two older brothers, John and Rick…Class valedictorian at Clearfield Area H.S….Interested in majoring in kinesiology in order to pursue a career in sports medicine…Hobbies include reading, hanging out with

QUOTING COACH JEPSON “Francisco is an outstanding vaulter. In the short time he has been here, he has made tremendous strides. He has also gotten physically stronger since coming to campus, so we look for his rings to develop throughout the year, as well as floor and pommel horse.”

28 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

2009 TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL RESULTS 2009 TEAM EVENT RESULTS Date Opponent/Event Jan. 10 ARMY Jan. 16 at West Point Open Jan. 24 MICHIGAN Jan. 31 at Minnesota Feb. 14 at Illinois OHIO STATE Feb. 28 March 6 at Temple March 8 at William & Mary/Navy March 14 CALIFORNIA March 21 at Oklahoma April 3 at Big Ten Championships April 16 at NCAA Championships

FX 59.300 58.550 59.150 58.750 59.200 58.900 58.450 59.050 60.300 60.450 59.800 60.200

PH 55.950 54.400 55.000 53.650 52.600 55.200 55.250 54.900 56.500 55.650 51.050 55.550

SR 57.000 55.500 59.000 57.200 57.450 57.450 58.150 57.250 58.650 59.400 56.750 59.350

V 62.700 62.650 62.650 62.500 62.750 61.800 62.050 62.000 62.550 63.350 61.450 62.750

PB 56.150 56.400 56.050 54.800 53.400 58.100 55.700 56.150 57.350 57.650 55.300 56.850

HB 53.150 57.700 57.050 57.600 54.500 56.150 57.950 58.500 58.450 59.800 56.450 57.450

Total 344.250 345.200 348.900 344.500 339.800 347.600 347.550 347.850 353.800 356.300 340.800 352.150

Season high in bold

2009 TOP PERFORMANCES FLOOR EXERCISE 1. 15.450 Allen Harris at William & Mary/Navy March 8 15.450 Nick Virbitsky at NCAA Championships April 17 2. 15.400 Warren Yang vs. Ohio State Feb. 28 15.400 Casey Sandy at NCAA Championships April 17 3. 15.350 Casey Sandy at Oklahoma March 21 15.350 Shaun Antonio at Oklahoma March 21 POMMEL HORSE 1. 15.650 Casey Sandy vs. California 2. 15.150 Casey Sandy at Oklahoma 3. 15.000 Casey Sandy (1) at West Point Open STILL RINGS 1. 15.250 Josh Borromeo 2. 15.150 Josh Borromeo 3. 15.100 Miguel Pineda VAULT 1. 15.950 15.950 2. 15.900 15.900 15.900 3. 15.850

at Oklahoma March 21 at NCAA Championships April 16 vs. Michigan Jan. 24

Casey Sandy (2) vs. Army Noam Shaham at Oklahoma Matt Albrecht at West Point Open Casey Sandy at Illinois Nick Virbitsky (3) at Oklahoma Casey Sandy (4) at Minnesota

PARALLEL BARS 1. 15.050 Casey Sandy 2. 14.950 Casey Sandy 3. 14.800 Casey Sandy

vs. Ohio State at West Point Open at NCAA Championships

HIGH BAR 1. 15.450 2. 15.050 15.050 3. 15.000

vs. Michigan at Oklahoma at Oklahoma at Minnesota

Casey Sandy Casey Sandy Noam Shaham Casey Sandy

ALL-AROUND 1. 90.950 Casey Sandy 2. 90.500 Casey Sandy 3. 90.300 Casey Sandy

March 14 March 21 Jan. 17

Jan. 10 March 21 Jan. 16 Feb. 14 March 21 Jan. 31

Feb. 28 Jan. 16 April 16

2009 MEET RESULTS Date Opponent/Event Jan. 10 ARMY Jan. 16-17 at West Point Open Navy Temple Springfield College Army MIT Jan. 24 MICHIGAN Jan. 31 at Minnesota Feb. 14 at Illinois Feb. 28 OHIO STATE March 6 at Temple March 8 at William & Mary vs. Navy March 14 CALIFORNIA March 21 at Oklahoma April 3-4 Big Ten Championships Michigan Illinois Ohio State Minnesota Iowa April 16 at NCAA National Qualifier Stanford Michigan California Nebraska Navy

Result W, 344.250-309.550 First Place W, 345.200-329.150 W, 345.200-328.050 W, 345.200-326.200 W, 345.200-317.750 W, 345.200-312.900 W, 348.900-348.350 L, 345.850-344.500 L, 345.500-339.800 W, 347.600-346.500 W, 347.550-332.300 347.850 347.850 L, 355.150-353.800 L, 366.850-356.300 Fifth L, 357.100-340.800 L, 357.100-340.800 L, 349.900-340.800 L, 348.000-340.800 W, 340.800-337.750 Fourth L, 361.100-352.150 L, 358.300-352.150 L, 357.550-352.150 W, 352.150-346.800 W, 352.150-327.000

Jan. 24 March 21 March 21 Jan. 31

at Oklahoma March 21 at NCAA Championships April 17 vs. California March 14

(1) Recorded same score at NCAA Championships (April 16) (2) Recorded same score vs. Michigan (Jan. 24) and at Oklahoma (March 2) (3) Recorded same score at Big Ten Championships (April 4) (4) Recorded same score at NCAA Championships (April 16 & 17)

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

29

CASEY SANDY 2009 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNER • 2008 NCAA All-Around Champion

• 2008 Big Ten All-Around Champion

• 2008 Big Ten Parallel Bars Champion

• 2007 World Champion All-Around Finalist

• 2009 Canadian National All-Around Champion

• Nine-time All-American

• Second Place, 2008 NCAA Championships in Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Parallel Bars

• 2008 Big Ten Gymnast of the Year

• 2008-09 Penn State Male Athlete of the Year

• 2007 NCAA Champion (team)

• 2008 Big Ten Champion (team)

• Eleven-time Big Ten Gymnast of the Week 30 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

• Four-time National Gymnast of the Week

“The remarkable aspect of Casey Sandyʼs gymnastics career is not his unmatched achievements with respect to his peers but the degree to which he has personified humility while earning them. The Nissen-Emery Award is inscribed with the motto ʻA true champion seeks excellence physically, mentally, socially, and morally.ʼ Casey Sandy has embodied these ideals at every stage of his career as a student-athlete.”

- Penn State head coach Randy Jepson

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

31

PENN STATE HONORS BIG TEN HONORS TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 2003 2008

1997

Penn State (220.500) Penn State (360.450)

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONS Mike Masucci HB 1993 1995 Tom Ellefson PB, V 1998 Mike Dutka AA, PH, V, FX 2001 Chris Lakeman SR 2002 Kevin Donohue PB, HB Kevin Tan SR 2003 Kevin Tan SR 2004 Kevin Tan SR, PB 2006 Tommy Ramos SR 2008 Tommy Ramos SR Casey Sandy AA, PB ALL-BIG TEN 1992 Mike Masucci 1993 Mike Masucci 1995 Tom Ellefson Tony Pansy 1998 Mike Dutka Roy Malka 2000 Adam Benas 2001 Chris Lakeman 2002 Kevin Donohue Kevin Tan 2003 Kevin Tan Luis Vargas 2004 Chad Buczek Kevin Tan Luis Vargas 2006 Derek Helsby Tommy Ramos 2007 Derek Helsby Casey Sandy 2008 Derek Helsby Tommy Ramos Casey Sandy BIG TEN COACH OF THE YEAR 2003 Randy Jepson 2008 Randy Jepson

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

BIG TEN GYMNAST OF THE YEAR 2008 Casey Sandy BIG TEN FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR 1997 Mike Dutka ACADEMIC ALL-BIG TEN 1992 Brad Rocklein 1995 Mark Cooper Joe Roemer 1996 Tyson Bryant Tom Ellefson Roy Malka Mark Minutaglio

2006

2007

32 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

Joe Roemer Daniel Beigel Tyson Bryant Tom Ellefson Roy Malka Mark Minutaglio Joe Roemer Daniel Beigel Roy Malka Mark Minutaglio Brandon Stefaniak Daniel Beigel Tobias Ekman Josh Malecki Brandon Stefaniak Dominic Brindle Josh Malecki Jose Palacios Brandon Stefaniak Dominic Brindle Kevin Donohue Jose Palacios Kevin Donohue Kevin Tan Duke Van Vleet Kevin Donohue Nat Eng Kyle Fernandez Ludwig Kern Jose Palacios Zak Rimler Kevin Tan Jerker Taudien Steve Tobin Duke Van Vleet Chad Buczek Nat Eng Ludwig Kern Casey McIntyre Zak Rimler Ed Seward Kevin Tan Jerker Taudien Steve Tobin Matt Bowman Chad Buczek Matt Cohen Ludwig Kern Casey McIntyre Zak Rimler Ed Seward Jerker Taudien Matt Bowman Chad Buczek Matt Cohen Derek Helsby Santiago Lopez Josh Borromeo Matt Bowman Matt Cohen Derek Helsby

2008

2009

Josh Borromeo Matt Greenfield Allen Harris Derek Helsby Santiago Lopez Noam Shaham Josh Borromeo Matt Greenfield Allen Harris Noam Shaham Logan Wyman Warren Yang

NATIONAL HONORS

ALL-AMERICANS (SINCE 1980) 1980 Tom Forster V 1981 Bill Stanley PH 1982 Terry Bartlett V Randy Jepson SR Steve Marino HB 1983 Terry Bartlett HB, PB Tom Forster V Kenn Viscardi SR 1984 Kenn Viscardi SR 1985 Mike Ambrozy V Terry Bartlett SR, V, AA Steve Friedman HB 1986 Chris Laux SR, V 1987 Chris Laux SR 1988 Mark Sohn PH 1989 Adam Carton HB Mark Sohn PH 1990 Wayne Cowden SR Mark Sohn PH 1991 Rich Briggs SR Adam Carton PH, SR, V Mark Sohn PH Wayne Cowden SR 1992 Adam Carton FX, V Wayne Cowden SR Mike Masucci PH Mike Reichenbach SR 1995 Tony Pansy PB Tom Ellefson PB 1996 Joe Roemer FX 1997 J.M. Michel HB 1998 Ron Roeder FX, SR Brandon Stefaniak PH 1999 Adam Benas PB Ron Roeder PB, SR Eddie Seng V Brandon Stefaniak PH 2000 Dominic Brindle HB, SR Ted Johnson FX Chris Lakeman SR Rob Saliski V Brandon Stefaniak PH 2001 Dominic Brindle V Jay Kim V Chris Lakeman SR

PENN STATE HONORS 2000 Penn State (231.975) 2004 Penn State (223.350) 2007 Penn State (221.000) [12 championships is an NCAA record] NCAA SECOND PLACE FINISHES 1942 Penn State (30) Penn State (69) 1955 1956 Penn State (67.50) 1969 Penn State (160.45) 1973 Penn State (323.025) 1984 Penn State (281.25) 1991 Penn State (285.95) [7 runner-up finishes ties an NCAA record]

Casey Sandy ended his career as one of Penn State’s most decorated gymnasts, earning nine All-America honors, including a program-record six in 2008.

2002 2003

2004 2005 2006 2007

2008

2009

Kevin Tan SR Kevin Donohue AA, FX, V Kevin Tan SR, PB Kevin Donohue HB Ludwig Kern V Zach Roeder PH, V Kevin Tan SR, HB Luis Vargas HB, PB Kevin Tan SR Luis Vargas AA, PH, PB, HB Santiago Lopez V Luis Vargas AA, FX, PH, PB, HB Derek Helsby AA, PH, SR, PB Tommy Ramos SR, PB Vladi Klurman SR Tommy Ramos SR, PB, HB Casey Sandy PH Nick Virbitsky FX Tommy Ramos SR Casey Sandy AA, FX, PH, SR, V, PB Casey Sandy AA, V

COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS 1995 Joe Roemer 2001 Jose Palacios

NCAA CHAMPIONS NCAA TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS 1948 Penn State (55) 1953 Penn State (91.50) 1954 Penn State (137) 1957 Penn State (88.50) 1959 Penn State (152) 1960 Penn State (112.50) 1961 Penn State (88.50) 1965 Penn State (68.50) 1976 Penn State (432.075)

ALL-AROUND 1948 Ray Sorenson 1953 Jean Cronstedt 1954 Jean Cronstedt 1955 Karl Schwenzfeier 1957 Armando Vega 1959 Armando Vega 1960 Jay Werner 1961 Gregor Weiss 1965 Mike Jacobson 1966 Steve Cohen 1967 Steve Cohen 1973 Marshall Avener 2004 Luis Vargas 2005 Luis Vargas 2008 Casey Sandy [15 all-around championships is an NCAA record] FLOOR EXERCISE 1954 Jean Cronstedt 1963 Tom Seward (tie) POMMEL HORSE 1948 Steve Greene 1954 Robert Lawrence 1988 Mark Sohn 1989 Mark Sohn (tie) 1990 Mark Sohn 1991 Mark Sohn 1999 Brandon Stefaniak 2000 Brandon Stefaniak (tie) 2005 Luis Vargas [9 pommel horse championships is an NCAA record] STILL RINGS 1959 Armando Vega 1969 Paul Vexler (tie) 1990 Wayne Cowden 1991 Adam Carton 2001 Chris Lakeman 2003 Kevin Tan 2004 Kevin Tan

VAULT 1991 Adam Carton PARALLEL BARS 1942 Hal Zimmerman 1948 Ray Sorenson 1953 Jean Cronstedt Jean Cronstedt 1954 1956 Armando Vega 1957 Armando Vega 1959 Armando Vega 1971 Tom Dunn (tie) 1976 Gene Whelan HIGH BAR 1954 Jean Cronstedt 1965 Mike Jacobsen TUMBLING* 1959 Dave Dulaney ROPE CLIMB* 1956 Philip Mullen 1959 Don Littlewood FLYING RINGS* 1954 Manuel Procopio 1959 Jay Werner 1960 Jay Werner * indicates a discontinued event OLYMPIANS 1948 Bill Bonsall Louis Bordo Ray Sorensen Gene Wettstone (coach) 1952 Gene Wettstone (judge) 1956 Karl Schier Armando Vega Gene Wettstone (coach) 1960 Jean Cronstedt (Sweden) Gar O’Quinn 1964 Armando Vega Greg Weiss 1968 Steve Cohen Bill Meade (manager) Armando Vega (judge) Gene Wettstone (judge) 1972 Marshall Avener Jim Culhane 1976 Marshall Avener Gene Whelan Wayne Young Karl Schier (coach) Gene Wettstone (manager) 1984 Terry Bartlett (Great Britain) 1988 Terry Bartlett (Great Britain) 1992 Terry Bartlett (Great Britain) Ian Shelley (Great Britain) 2004 Luis Vargas (Puerto Rico) 2008 Kevin Tan

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

33

PENN STATE HONORS NCAA RECORDS

TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS

PENN STATE llinois Nebraska Oklahoma California Southern Illinois Stanford Iowa State Michigan Ohio State Florida State UCLA Arizona Chicago Indiana State Michigan State USC Temple

12 9 9 8 4 4 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PENN STATE Illinois Nebraska Oklahoma UCLA California Michigan USC Ohio State Stanford Iowa State Michigan State New Mexico Minnesota Southern Illinois Temple Iowa

51 50 42 30 28 27 26 24 21 21 18 18 17 15 15 13 12

TEAM RECORDS Number of Individual Titles (1 year) 6 PENN STATE (1954, 1959) Michigan (1963) 5 Nebraska (1980, 1981) 4 Illinois (1940, 1941, 1958) Nebraska (1982, 1983) Ohio State (1996, 1997) Southern California (1962) UCLA (1984)

THE NISSEN-EMERY AWARD

he Nissen-Emery Award is the highest honor in T collegiate gymnastics. Awarded in recognition of outstanding athletic achievement, academic excellence and sportsmanship, it is equivalent to college football’s Heisman Trophy.

Presented annually to the top collegiate male senior gymnast in the U.S., the award was originally named the Nissen Award after George Nissen, a former NCAA Champion, for his contributions to the sport. In 1997, it was renamed the Nissen-Emery Award in honor of former Penn State gymnast Dr. Robert Emery for his support of the sport. Emery won the award in 1969.

Penn State’s six recipients ranks first for the most in the award’s history. The first award was presented in 1966.

THE GENE WETTSTONE AWARD

resented annually to Penn State’s most outstanding P gymnast, the Gene Wettstone Award was established in 2006 to honor the legacy and contributions of former legendary Penn State head coach Gene Wettstone.

From 1938 to 1979, he raised the level of intercollegiate gymnastics in Happy Valley and nationwide.

Known as “Mr. Gymnastics,” he led the Nittany Lions to nine national championships, 13 Eastern crowns, and 35 national individual titles. Thirteen of his Nittany Lion gymnasts competed in the Olympic games.

34 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Number of Titles (1 year) 4 Jean Cronstedt, Penn State 1954 (PB, HB, FX, AA) Robert Lynn, USC, 1962 (PB, HB, FX, AA) 3 Armando Vega, Penn State, 1959 (PB, PB, AA) tied with 15 others Repeat Champions 4 Mark Sohn, Penn State (PH 1988-91) Chad Fox, New Mexico (V 1986-89) 3 Armando Vega, Penn State (PB 1956-99) tied with 11 others Number of Titles (career) 7 Joe Giallombardo, Illinois (tumb 1938-40, AA 1938-40, FR 38) Jim Hartung, Nebraska (AA 1980-81, SR 1980-82, PB 1981-82) 6 Jean Cronstedt, Penn State (PB 1953-54, HB/FX 1954, AA 1953-54) Armando Vega, Penn State (PB 1956-59, SR 1959, AA 1957-59) tied with 4 others

PENN STATE NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS 1967

Steve Cohen

1969

Bob Emery

1976

Gene Whelan

1987

Spider Maxwell

2007

Matt Cohen

2009

Casey Sandy

GENE WETTSTONE AWARD WINNERS 2006

Derek Helsby

2007

Casey Sandy

2008

Casey Sandy

2009

Casey Sandy

CASEY SANDY

PENN STATE RECORDS TEAM RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

2008-

2008-

[Starting in 2008, the NCAA adopted the international scoring system (FIG) used in the Olympics]

FLOOR EXERCISE 1. 61.850 vs. Army 1/12/08 2. 61.400 at California 2/2/08 3. 61.150 at Big Ten Championships 3/8/08 61.150 at NCAA Championships 3/15/08 4. 61.100 at Ohio State 2/24/08 5. 61.050 vs. Minnesota 2/2/08 POMMEL HORSE 1. 58.200 vs. Oklahoma 3/22/08 2. 57.900 at Big Ten Championships 4/4/08 3. 57.850 vs. Army 1/12/08 4. 57.250 vs. Temple 1/26/08 5. 57.200 vs. William & Mary/Navy 3/8/08

Casey Sandy

Tommy Ramos

FLOOR EXERCISE 1. 15.850 Casey Sandy 2. 15.600 Casey Sandy (1) 3. 15.550 Nick Virbitsky 15.550 Santiago Lopez 4. 15.500 Santiago Lopez 15.500 Casey Sandy (2) 15.500 Nick Virbitsky 15.500 Warren Yang 5. 15.450 Jason Chu 15.450 Casey Sandy 15.450 Allen Harris (5)

1/12/08 2/2/08 3/8/08 3/15/08 2/2/08 3/15/08 1/12/08 3/15/08 2/26/08 4/4/08 3/8/09

STILL RINGS 1. 16.000 Tommy Ramos 2. 15.800 Tommy Ramos 3. 15.725 Tommy Ramos 4. 15.700 Tommy Ramos 5. 15.650 Tommy Ramos

4/18/08 4/17/08 4/19/09 2/24/08 4/4/08

PARALLEL BARS 1. 15.600 Casey Sandy 2. 15.500 Casey Sandy 3. 15.350 Casey Sandy 4. 15.300 Casey Sandy 5. 15.250 Casey Sandy

ALL-AROUND 1. 91.550 Casey Sandy 2. 91.500 Casey Sandy 3. 91.350 Casey Sandy 4. 91.000 Casey Sandy 5. 90.950 Casey Sandy

1/12/08 2/2/08 1/19/08 4/5/08 4/4/08

1/19/08 4/4/08 4/19/08 2/24/08 3/21/09

Vladi Klurman

POMMEL HORSE 1. 15.650 Casey Sandy 2. 15.350 Casey Sandy 3. 15.150 Casey Sandy (6) 15.150 Casey Sandy 4. 15.000 Derek Helsby 15.000 Casey Sandy (7) 5. 14.975 Casey Sandy

3/14/09 4/4/08 1/19/08 3/21/09 1/12/08 2/16/08 4/19/08

VAULT 1. 16.400 2. 16.250 3. 16.150 4. 16.100 16.100 16.100 5. 16.050

Vladi Klurman Vladi Klurman Santiago Lopez Vladi Klurman Santiago Lopez Casey Sandy Santiago Lopez (3)

3/8/08 2/24/08 1/12/08 2/2/08 3/8/08 4/18/08 2/16/08

HIGH BAR 1. 15.450 2. 15.250 3. 15.150 4. 15.050 15.050 3. 15.000 15.000

Casey Sandy Casey Sandy Matt Greenfield Casey Sandy Noam Shaham Noam Shaham Casey Sandy

1/24/09 2/24/08 2/24/08 3/21/09 3/21/09 4/4/08 1/31/09

STILL RINGS 1. 62.000 at NCAA Championships 4/18/08 2. 61.950 at NCAA Championships 4/17/08 3. 61.600 at Ohio State 2/24/08 4. 61.250 at Big Ten Championships 4/4/08 5. 60.650 vs. Minnesota 2/2/08 VAULT 1. 64.200 2. 63.700 3. 63.550 4. 63.350 63.350 5. 63.150

vs. William & Mary/Navy at Ohio State vs. Army at Illinois at Oklahoma vs. Temple

3/8/08 2/24/08 1/12/08 2/16/08 3/21/09 2/26/08

PARALLEL BARS 1. 60.050 vs. Minnesota 2/2/08 2. 59.900 vs. Army 1/12/08 3. 59.800 at Big Ten Championships 4/4/08 4. 59.050 at Ohio State 2/24/08 5. 58.800 at California 3/15/08 HIGH BAR 1. 59.800 2. 59.550 3. 58.500 4. 58.450 5. 58.150 58.150

at Oklahoma at Ohio State at William & Mary/Navy vs. California vs. William & Mary/Navy vs. Oklahoma

3/21/09 2/24/08 3/8/09 3/14/09 3/8/08 3/22/08

TEAM SCORE 1. 360.550 at Ohio State 2/24/08 2. 360.450 at Big Ten Championships 4/4/08 3. 358.500 vs. Army 1/12/08 4. 357.700 vs. William & Mary/Navy 3/8/08 5. 357.650 at NCAA Championships 4/18/08

(1) Recorded same score at NCAA Championships (4/19/08) (2) Recorded same score at NCAA Championships (4/17/08) (3) Recorded same score at Ohio State (2/24/08) (4) Recorded same score vs. Oklahoma (3/22/08) (5) Recorded same score at Big Ten Championships (4/4/08) (6) Recorded same scores at Oklahoma (3/21/09) (7) Recorded same scores at West Point (1/17/09) and at NCAA Championships (4/16/09)

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

35

PENN STATE RECORDS TEAM RECORDS

INDIVIDUAL RECORDS

1995-2007

1995-2007

Floor Exercise 38.950 NCAA Championships Big Ten Championships 38.900 at New Mexico 38.850 at Michigan Invitational 38.800 NCAA East Regional

Floor Exercise 9.90

9.85

Kevin Donohue Mike Dutka Tony Pansy Terry Bartlett Steve McSparren Steve McSparren Brandy Wood Terry Bartlett Adam Carton

2000 1998 1995 1985 1996 1996 1995 1984 1992

Vault 9.90 9.85

9.90

Pommel Horse

Still Rings

10.0

9.95

9.95

Mark Sohn (3x) 1991 Mark Sohn 1990 Tom Ladman 1983 Brandon Stefaniak 2000 Bill Stanley 1982 Bill Stanley 1984 Mark Sohn 1991

1998 1998 1983 1983 199 1996 1995 1984

1999 1999 2004 2000 1999 1991

9.90 9.85 9.80

Jose Palacios Terry Bartlett Ron Roeder Ron Roeder Ron Roeder Mike Dutka

High Bar 2000 1985 1999 1999 1999 1998

All-Around 58.70 58.50 58.35 57.925 57.90

Terry Bartlett Mike Dutka Mike Dutka Jose Palacios Jose Palacios Mike Dutka Tony Pansy Spider Maxwell

36 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

1985 1998 1998 2000 2000 1998 1995 1985

9.95 9.90

Mario Gonzalez Luis Vargas Adam Benas Thomas Ellefson Terry Bartlett Spider Maxwell

1985 2005 2000 1995 1985 1985

3/31/00 3/4/00 3/4/98 3/11/95 3/22/97

Still Rings 39.130 at Gold’s Challenge 38.925 vs. Temple NCAA Championships 38.900 vs. Temple vs. Army at Michigan Invitational

3/7/98 1/22/00 4/21/95 1/23/99 2/13/99 3/11/95

Big Ten Championships vs. Nebraska Southwest Cup NCAA East Regional at Gold’s Challenge

3/21/98 3/14/98 3/10/00 4/5/97 3/7/98

Vault 38.750 38.700 38.650 38.500 38.450

Parallel Bars Mike Dutka Mike Dutka Terry Bartlett Steve Friedman Steve McSparren Steve McSparren Brandy Wood Terry Bartlett

Ron Roeder Ron Roeder 9.925 Kevin Tan Chris Lakeman Ron Roeder Wayne Cowden

Pommel Horse 39.075 NCAA Championships 38.925 vs. Nebraska vs. Nebraska 38.850 at Michigan Invitational 38.825 Big Ten Championships

3/31/00 3/30/96 3/9/96 3/11/95 4/13/96

Parallel Bars 38.750 at Ohio State 38.700 Southwest Cup 38.550 vs. New Mexico 38.475 NCAA Championships 38.450 vs. Nebraska vs. Michigan State

High Bar 38.950 at Navy Invitational 38.925 Southwest Cup vs. Army & Michigan 38.850 NCAA Championships vs. Brigham Young & Army

Team Score 231.975 NCAA Championships 231.150 vs. Nebraska 231.050 vs. Nebraska 230.550 vs. Ohio State 230.350 Southwest Cup 229.975 Big Ten Championships 229.775 NCAA Championships 229.600 at Michigan Invitational 229.550 NCAA East Regional vs. Illinois

2/18/95 3/10/00 3/1/97 4/17/97 3/14/98 2/25/95

1/21/95 3/4/00 3/15/96 4/21/95 3/18/95

3/3/00 3/14/98 3/4/00 2/21/98 3/4/00 3/21/98 4/21/95 3/11/95 4/10/99 2/8/97

PENN STATE COACHING HISTORY

E.C. BISCHOFF 1938

GENE WETTSTONE 1939-1976

KARL SCHIER 1977-1991

RANDY JEPSON 1992-present NOTE: The NCAA Championships, first conducted in 1938, were not held from 1943-47 because of World War II.

PENN STATE YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD Year W L T 1931 1 1 0 1932 0 1 0 1933 0 2 0 1934 0 1 0 1935 1 1 0 1936 0 2 0 0 3 0 1937 1938 2 3 0 1939 2 3 0 1940 2 4 0 1941 5 2 0 1942 4 1 0 1943 4 0 0 1944 0 2 0 1945 1946 2 0 0 1947 5 0 0 1948 5 0 0 1949 1 4 0 1950 1 4 0 1951 3 3 0 1952 4 1 0 1953 6 0 0 1954 6 0 0 1955 6 1 0 1956 5 1 0 1957 6 0 0 1958 6 1 0 1959 7 0 0 1960 5 1 0 1961 5 1 0 1962 5 1 0 1963 5 1 0 1964 7 1 0 1965 8 0 0 1966 8 0 0 1967 6 1 0 1968 7 0 0 1969 8 0 0 1970 7 2 0 1971 8 0 0 1972 8 0 0 1973 9 1 0 1974 9 1 0 1975 5 3 0 1976 7 1 0 1977 5 3 0 1978 7 2 0 1979 9 1 0 1980 7 3 0 1981 7 3 0 1982 11 0 0 1983 9 2 0 1984 13 2 0 1985 13 1 0 1986 8 1 1 1987 12 0 0 1988 10 5 0 1989 10 4 0 1990 9 3 0 1991 11 4 0 1992 12 3 0 1993 7 2 0 1994 10 2 0 1995 6 2 0 1996 6 2 0 1997 6 2 0 1998 11 3 0 1999 9 3 0 2000 14 1 0 2001 12 5 0 2002 14 1 0 2003 16 0 0 2004 16 1 0 2005 14 3 0 2006 11 2 0 2007 15 2 0 2008 7 3 0 2009 11 4 0 Totals 539 130 1

NAAU/NCAA Finish Coach — Rammacher — Rammacher — Walke — Walke — Walke — Walke — Glasser — Bischoff — Wettstone — Wettstone — Wettstone 2nd Wettstone 1st Wettstone — Wettstone 1st Wettstone — Wettstone — Wettstone 1st Wettstone — Wettstone 12th Wettstone 11th Wettstone 9th Wettstone 1st Wettstone 1st Wettstone 2nd Wettstone 2nd Wettstone 1st Wettstone 3rd Wettstone 1st Wettstone 1st Wettstone 1st Wettstone 8th Wettstone 4th Wettstone 4th Wettstone 1st Wettstone 6th Wettstone 4th Wettstone — Wettstone 2nd Wettstone — Wettstone 3rd Wettstone 3rd Wettstone 2nd Wettstone 7th Wettstone — Wettstone 1st Wettstone — Schier 6th Schier 6th Schier 8th Schier 6th Schier 3rd Schier 3rd Schier 2nd Schier 3rd Schier 10th Schier 3rd Schier 10th Schier 9th Schier 7th Schier 2nd Schier 7th Jepson — Jepson — Jepson 3rd Jepson 6th Jepson 5th Jepson — Jepson 4th Jepson 1st Jepson 5th Jepson 8th Jepson 3rd Jepson 1st Jepson 4th Jepson 4th Jepson 1st Jepson 4th Jepson 7th Jepson 12 NCAA Championships

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

37

SERIES RECORDS/ALL-TIME CAPTAINS SERIES RECORDS Opponent First Meeting W L T Air Force 1966 1 0 0 Army 1932 46 18 1 Brigham Young 1985 6 1 0 California 1999 1 3 0 UC Santa Barbara 1991 4 0 0 1991 1 0 0 Cal St. Fullerton Chicago 1941 2 0 0 Colgate 1931 1 0 0 Cornell 1973 3 0 0 Dartmouth 1940 1 0 0 East Stroudsburg 1985 5 0 0 Georgia 1984 3 0 0 Houston Baptist 1988 2 1 0 Illinois 1936 22 7 0 Illinois-Chicago 1980 8 2 0 Indiana 1943 1 0 0 Indiana State 1975 7 4 0 Iowa 1985 12 8 1 James Madison 1991 11 0 0 Kent State 1990 6 0 0 Kutztown 1939 1 0 0 Louisiana State 1980 3 1 0 Maryland 1951 1 0 0 Massachusetts 1964 27 1 0 Michigan 1959 17 15 0 Michigan State 1949 24 4 0 Minnesota 1941 10 2 0 MIT 1940 7 0 0 Bold indicates 2010 regular season opponent ALL-TIME CAPTAINS 1931 R. G. Thrasher 1932 H. W. Davidson 1933 M. J. Hesch 1934 D.H. Masters 1935 D. H. Masters 1936 Peter Lektrich 1937 R. A. Mattern 1938 S. E. Beck 1939 Raymond J. Runkle, Albert Kligman 1940 M. G. Beck 1941 B. H. Stahl 1942 Charles E. Senft 1943 Louis J. Bordo 1944 Harold Frey 1945 Harold Frey 1946 Harold Frey 1947 Raymond S. Sorenson 1948 Raymond S. Sorenson 1949 William Bonsall 1950 Joseph A. Mirenzi 1951 Rudolph Valentino 1952 Owen Wilkinson 1953 Robert B. Kenyon 1954 Albert W. Wick, Frank M. Wick 1955 Karl K. Schwenzfeier 1956 Hugh F. Kline 1957 Dion E. Weissend

Opponent First Meeting Navy 1937 Nebraska 1983 New Mexico 1988 North Carolina 1951 North Carolina St. 1983 1980 Northern Illinois Ohio State 1976 Oklahoma 1990 Panzer 1934 Pittsburgh 1955 Princeton 1939 Slippery Rock 1975 Southern Conn.

1969 Southern Illinois 1965 Springfield 1961 Stanford 1991 Syracuse 1947 Temple 1937 UCLA 1991 Washington 1965 West Chester 1938 West Virginia 1954 Western Michigan 1988 Western Reserve 1938 William & Mary 1984 Wisconsin 1987 UW-Oshkosh 1990 York (Canada) 1976

1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984

38 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

W 51 7 3 2 2 9 25 2 1 39 3 1 21 11 26 5 41 74 0 2 1 11 3 1 15 2 1 4

L 10 5 1 0 0 2 24 12 1 0 1 0 7 3 3 2 3 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Robert E. Foht Armando Vega Jay Werner Robert Mumau Gregor R. Weiss Tom Seward Mike Jacobson Mike Jacobson, Pete Saponaro Ed Isabelle Steve Cohen Don Spiker Bob Emery, John Kindon Tom Dunn Tom Dunn Billy Mitchell Marshall Avener Jim Kruest Steve Bazil Paul Fagan, Ira Stolzer Kurt Pflieger Bob Desiderio Tony Muffoletto Dan Desiderio Tom Forster Randy Jepson Steve Marino Kenn Viscardi

T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Team captain Allen Harris will lead Penn State against dual meet opponents Army, Cal, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Temple, and William & Mary in 2010.

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Terry Bartlett Mario Gonzalez Chris Laux Marcelo Ribeiro Kurt Schier Mark Sohn Jamie Downer Rich Briggs Mike Masucci Jim Delaney Dave Riordan Tony Pansy, Roy Malka Joe Roemer Roy Malka Tim Lashua Dominic Brindle Dominic Brindle Adam Benas Jose Palacios Duke Van Vleet Steve Tobin Chad Buczek Matt Cohen Santiago Lopez Josh Borromeo Allen Harris

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1931 (1-0) Head Coach: John Rammacher Mar. 28 Colgate W 37-17 1932 (0-1) Head Coach: John Rammacher Feb. 27 at Army L 1-53 Mar. 12 Temple cancelled 1933 Head Coach: Nelson Walke no results available 1934 Head Coach: Nelson Walke no results available

March March

1935 (1-1) Head Coach: Nelson Walke Panzer School of Phys. Ed. W 35-19 at Army L 9-45

1936 (0-2) Head Coach: Nelson Walke Feb. 8 Illinois L Feb. 15 at Army L

21-34 2-52

1937 (0-3) Head Coach: Julian Glasser Feb. 6 at Army L Feb. 13 at Navy L Feb 17 Temple L

8-46 11-43 12-42

1938 (2-3) Head Coach: E. C. Bischoff Jan. 15 West Chester T.C.W 29-25 Jan. 22 Western Reserve W 38-16 Jan. 29 at Navy L 8.5-45.5 Feb. 5 at Army L 9-45 Feb. 19 Temple L 14-40

Jan. 14 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Mar. 4 Mar. 25

1939 (2-3) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Kutztown T. C. W 43-11 at Navy L 16-38 at Princeton W 34.5-19.5 Temple L 12-42 Army L 14-40

Feb. 3 Feb. 10 Feb. 17 Feb. 17 Feb. 26 Mar. 2 Mar. 23

1940 (3-3) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone at Navy L 13-41 Temple W 12-42 at Army L 6-48 Dartmouth W 40-14 MIT W 38-14 at Princeton L 21.5-32.5 Intercollegiates (1) no results

Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 22 Mar. 1 Mar. 8 Mar. 8 Mar. 22

1941 (5-2) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Navy W 32-22 at Army L 16-38 Chicago W 29.5-15.5 Minnesota W 29.5-23.5 at Temple L 26-28 at Princeton W 44-10 MIT (2) W 43-11 Intercollegiates (3)

Jan. 23 Jan. 24 Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 Mar. 4 Mar. 28

1942 (4-1-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone at Chicago W 30-15 at Minnesota L 18-27 Princeton W 49-5 Temple W 37-17 at Navy W 30-24 at Army tied 27-27 Intercollegiates (4) First NCAA Championships (5) Second

Feb. 13 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 27 Mar. 6 Mar. 13 May 1

1943 (4-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone at Navy W 13-5 Illinois cancelled Indiana W 13-2 Army (4) W 15-3 at Temple W 12-6 Intercollegiates (6) First NAAU (7) First

Feb. 12 Feb. 26 Mar. 4 Mar. 11 May 6

1944 (0-2) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Navy L 2-4 at Army L 0-6 Temple cancelled Intercollegiates forfeited 0-6 NAAU (4) 1945 Head Coach: Gene Wettstone NAAU

First

1946 (2-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Feb. 9 Navy W 65-31 Feb. 16 at Army W 53-40 Mar. 9 Intercollegiates cancelled 1947 (5-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Feb. 1 at Minnesota W Feb. 8 at Navy W Feb. 15 Army W Feb. 22 at Syracuse W Mar. 1 Temple W Mar. 8 Intercollegiates (5) May 2-3 NAAU (8)

69-57 58-38 66-30 66-30 54-42 First Third

Jan. 21 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 Mar. 6 Mar. 13 Mar. 27

1948 (5-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Minnesota W 71.5-40.5 Syracuse W 71-25 at Army W 55-41 Navy W 55-41 at Temple W 52.5-43.5 Eastern Intercollegiates (1) First NCAA Championships (9) First

Feb. 7 Feb. 12 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Mar. 5 Mar. 12 Apr. 30

1949 (1-4) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone at Michigan State W at Syracuse L Army L at Navy L Temple L Intercollegiates (4) National AAU (9)

61-51 40-56 42-54 47-49 40-54

Jan. 28 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. 11 Apr. 1

1950 (1-4) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Michigan State W 59.5-52.5 at Army L 37-59 Navy L 46.5-49.5 Syracuse L 41-55 at Temple L 33.5-62.5 Intercollegiates (6) NCAA Championships(1) 10th

1951 (3-3) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Feb. 3 at North Carolina W 74.5-33.5 Feb. 5 at Maryland W 69-42 Feb. 10 Army L 40-55.5 Feb. 17 at Navy L 39.5-56.5 Feb. 24 at Syracuse L 37-59 Mar. 3 Temple W 52-44 Mar. 10 Intercollegiates (5) Fourth Mar. 30-31 NCAA Championships (10) 11th 1952 (4-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 17 North Carolina W 78-34 Feb. 9 at Army L 38-58 Feb. 16 Navy W 58-38 Feb. 23 Syracuse W 56-40 Mar. 1 at Temple W 52.5-43.5 Mar. 8 E. Intercollegiate Championship (11) Mar. 21-22 NCAA Championships (12)Ninth 1953 (6-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 30 at Michigan State W 71-41 Jan. 31 at Illinois W 67.5-61.5 Feb. 14 at Navy W 50.5-45.5 Feb. 21 at Syracuse W 59.5-36.5 Feb. 28 Temple W 58-36 Mar. 7 Army W 56.5-39.5 Mar.14 EIGA (1) First Mar. 27-28 NCAA Championships (11) First 1954 (7-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 16 Swedish Meet W 46.5-49.5 Jan. 30 Michigan State W 72-40 Feb. 6 Syracuse W 63-33 Feb. 13 Navy W 65-31 Feb. 20 at Army W 58-38 Feb. 27 at Temple W 61-35 Mar. 6 at West Virginia W 63-33 Mar. 13 Intercollegiates (4) First Apr. 2-3 NCAA Championships (13) First

Fifth

e 1948 Penn State Nittany Lion National Championship team

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

39

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1955 (6-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 29 West Virginia W 75-53 Feb. 5 Illinois L 62-66 Feb. 12 at Navy W 53-43 Feb. 19 Army W 50-46 Feb. 23 at Pittsburgh W 54-42 Feb. 26 Temple W 52-43 Mar. 5 at Syracuse W 51-45 Mar. 12 Intercollegiates (5) First Mar. 25-26NCAA Championships (14) Second 1956 (5-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 28 at West Virginia W 64-31 Feb. 4 at Temple W 62-34 Feb. 11 Syracuse W 62-34 Feb. 18 at Army L 38-58 Feb. 25 Navy W 57-39 Mar. 3 Pittsburgh W 63-33 Mar 9-10 Intercollegiates (1) Second Mar. 23-24 NCAA Championships (15) Second 1957 (6-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Feb. 2 West Virginia W 60-36 Feb. 6 Temple W 70.5-25.5 Feb. 9 at Navy W 63.5-32.5 Feb. 16 at Syracuse W 67-29 Feb. 23 Army W 49.5-46.5 Mar. 2 at Pittsburgh W 58-38 Mar. 8-9 EIGA (11) First Mar. 22-23 NCAA Championships (5) First

e 1965 Penn State Nittany Lion National Championship team

1958 (6-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 11 at Temple W 63-33 Feb. 1 at West Virginia W 62-32 Feb. 8 at Army L 45.5-50.5 Feb. 15 Syracuse W 68.5-27.5 Feb. 22 Navy W 61.5-34.5 Mar. 1 Pittsburgh W 58-38 Mar. 7-8 EIGL Championships* (6) no team competition Mar. 22 at Michigan W 51-45 Apr. 11-12 NCAA Championships (16) Third *Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League 1959 (7-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 10 Temple W 57.5-37.5 Jan. 31 West Virginia W 54-42 Feb. 7 Army W 53.5-42.5 Feb. 14 at Navy W 67-29 Feb. 21 at Syracuse W 52-43 Feb. 28 at Pittsburgh W 55-38 Mar. 7 EIGL (17) First Mar. 14 Michigan W 54.5-41.5 Mar. 20-21 NCAA Championships (18) First

1960 (5-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Temple W 55.5-43.5 West Virginia W 73-23 Navy W 63-33 Army L 41.5-54.5 Syracuse W 69-27 Pittsburgh W 57-39 NCAA Championships First 1961 (5-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Springfield W 57-39 Temple W 63-33 Navy L 37.5-58.5 Army W 52.33-43.33 Pittsburgh W 59.5-36.5 Syracuse W 49-47 NCAA Championships First 1962 (5-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Springfield W 64-32 Temple W 61.5-34.5 Navy W 62.5-33.5 Army L 42-54 Syracuse W 56-40 Pittsburgh W 52.5-43.5 EIGL Championships Second NCAA Championships Ninth 1963 (5-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Springfield W 54-42 Temple W 55-41 Navy W 62-34 Army W 49-47 Syracuse L 45-51 Pittsburgh W 62-34 EIGL Championships Second NCAA Championships Fifth 1964 (7-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone West Virginia W 70-26 Massachusetts W 154.85-126.85 Springfield W 161.25-153.85 Temple L 159.30-164.25 Navy W 166.30-151.30 Army W 165.35-161.80 Syracuse W 165.90-154.85 Pittsburgh W 161.20-133.30 NCAA Championships Fourth (tie)

Armando Vega was a six-time NCAA individual champion and won two team titles with the 1957 and 1959 squads.

40 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

1965 (8-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Dec. 12 West Virginia W 66-30 Jan. 9 Massachusetts W 93-25 Jan. 16 Springfield W 66.50-51.50 Navy W 73-45 Jan. 20 Pittsburgh W 94-26 Jan. 23 Army W 83-36 Feb. 13 Syracuse W 75-43 Feb. 20 Temple W 85-33 Mar. 6-7 EIGL Championships (4) First Apr. 2-3 NCAA Championships (23) First 1966 (8-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Massachusetts W 184.05-148.05 Springfield W 176.75-176.70 Army W 180.75-171.30 Pittsburgh W 164.65-145.50 Air Force W 188.95-168.50 Navy W 177.60-157.75 Syracuse W 185.60-175.05 Temple W 185.70-183.60 EIGL Championships First NCAA Regionals First NCAA Championships Sixth 1967 (6-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 7 Massachusetts W 183.30-158.10 Jan. 14 Springfield L 186.20-187.80 Jan. 21 Army W 185.70-171.90 Feb. 4 Navy W 186.70-177.65 Feb. 11 Syracuse W 176.95-166.05 Feb. 18 Temple W 193.45-174.30 Feb. 25 Pittsburgh W 186.55-132.90 Mar. 3-4 EIGL Championships (42) First (tie) Mar. 31- NCAA Championships (23) Fourth Apr. 1 1968 (7-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan.13 Springfield W 190.30-175.00 Jan 20 at Army W 184.70-174.60 Jan. 27 at Massachusetts W 188.65-176.90 Feb. 3 Navy W 188.05-172.35 Feb. 10 at Syracuse W 185.30-130.05 Feb. 14 at Temple W 188.45-187.80 Feb. 24 at Pittsburgh W 171.65-107.65 Mar. 2-4 EIGL Championships(5) Second

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Jan. 11 Jan. 18 Jan. 25 Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 22

1969 (8-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Springfield W 159.75-151.90 Army W 160.11-149.72 Massachusetts W 160.80-151.62 Navy W 160.38-152.43 Syracuse W 134.70-95.65 Temple W 163.62-162.46 Pittsburgh W 161.65-104.21 S. Connecticut W 162.83-157.45 First Eastern Championships NCAA Championships Second

1970 (7-2) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 10 Springfield L 158.15-158.20 Jan. 17 at Army W 158.90-139.50 Jan. 31 Navy W 160.00-155.45 Feb. 4 at Massachusetts W 162.60-156.35 Feb. 7 Syracuse W 153.45-117.15 Feb. 14 at Temple L 162.20-163.65 Feb. 21 at Pittsburgh W 151.92-113.23 Feb. 24 at West Virginia W 133.85-102.20 Feb. 28 S. Connecticut W 164.75-155.05 Mar. 5-7 Eastern Championships (11) Apr. 2-4 NCAA Championships (4) 1971 (8-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 9 at Springfield W 159.45-156.15 Jan. 16 at Syracuse W 153.65-136.50 Jan. 23 at Navy W 157.55-142.65 Jan. 30 Army W 162.65-145.30 Feb. 5 Massachusetts W 164.30-155.25 Feb. 13 Temple W 163.80-157.95 Feb. 20 at S. Connecticut W 162.20-156.10 Mar. 1 Pittsburgh W 156.05-136.30 Mar. 11-13 EIGL Championships (19) First Apr. 1-3 NCAA Championships (10) Third 1972 (8-0) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 8 Springfield W 156.75-148.50 Jan. 15 at Army W 153.15-143.65 Jan. 22 at Massachusetts W 160.30-151.75 Jan. 29 Navy W 160.15-153.10 Feb. 5 Syracuse W 152.55-131.85 Feb. 12 at Temple W 161.05-154.10 Feb. 19 S. Connecticut W 161.05-152.40 Mar. 1 at Pittsburgh W 135.00-101.95 Mar. 8-11 EIGL Championships First Apr. 6-8 NCAA Championships (20) Third

1973 (9-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Dec. 2 at Cornell W 151.85-140.30 Jan. 6 at Springfield W 161.85-151.25 Jan. 13 at Syracuse W 158.00-145.05 Jan. 20 at Navy W 159.30-153.70 Jan. 27 Army W 164.30-149.55 Feb. 3 Massachusetts W 162.70-157.80 Feb. 10 Temple W 165.55-160.80 Feb. 12 Michigan W 166.35-163.20 Feb. 17 at S. Connecticut L 165.30-165.60 Feb. 24 Pittsburgh W 137.90-108.00 Mar. 2-3 EIGL Championships (4) First Apr. 5-7 NCAA Championships (21) Second 1974 (9-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Dec. 1 Cornell W 154.85-134.85 Jan. 5 Springfield W 160.00-153.20 Jan. 12 at Pittsburgh W 158.95-136.95 Jan. 19 Syracuse W 162.15-148.80 Jan. 26 Navy W 164.90-159.90 Feb. 2 at Massachusetts W 162.00-157.80 Feb. 9 at Temple W 160.10-159.95 Feb. 16 at Army W 155.85-150.00 Feb. 23 S. Connecticut W 164.95-162.45 Feb. 25 at Michigan L 160.20-161.05 Mar. 7-9 EIGL Championships (22) First Apr. 4-6 NCAA Championships (6) Seventh 1975 (5-3) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Jan. 8 Pittsburgh W 201.70-161.90 Jan. 11 at Springfield L 200.50-202.60 Jan. 18 at Michigan State W 206.55-187.05 Jan. 29 at Slippery Rock W 207.90-190.45 Feb. 1 Massachusetts W 210.45-198.40 Feb. 8 Temple W 213.35-213.10 Feb. 15 Indiana State L 210.05-219.40 Feb. 22 S. Connecticut L 207.55-216.85 Mar. 14-15 NCAA Mid-East Reg.(23) Third Apr. 3-5 NCAA Championships (24) 1976 (7-1) Head Coach: Gene Wettstone Dec. 13 at Massachusetts W 203.85-186.95 Jan. 10 Springfield W 209.75-192.95 Jan. 24 Ohio State W 209.40-190.30 Jan. 31 York (Canada) W 210.80-180.75 Feb. 7 at Temple W 208.25-203.35 Feb. 14 S. Connecticut W 211.95-211.55 Feb. 21 at Indiana State L 211.90-214.25 Feb. 25 at Pittsburgh W 205.30-143.00 Mar. 12-13 NCAA Regionals (6) First Apr. 1-3 NCAA Championships (25) First

In Gene Wettstone’s final season at the helm of the Penn State men’s gymnastics program in 1976, his Nittany Lions captured the national championship.

A two-time All-American, Gene Whelan captured the NCAA parallel bars title and won the Nissen-Emery Award in 1976. In 2007, Whelan was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame

1977 (5-3) Head Coach: Karl Schier Dec. 11 Massachusetts W 198.40-198.05 Jan. 8 at Springfield W 210.70-201.05 Jan. 15 Southern Illinois L 205.55-207.75 Jan. 22 at Ohio State W 207.15-184.40 Feb. 2 Pittsburgh W 202.10-179.85 Feb. 5 Temple W 214.10-209.65 Feb. 12 at S. Connecticut L 213.35-218.45 Feb. 19 Indiana State L 212.35-216.15 Mar. 18-19 NCAA Regionals (26) Second 1978 (7-2) Head Coach: Karl Schier Dec. 2-3 at Ball State Invitational Third Dec. 10 at Massachusetts W 205.15-188.80 Dec. 16 Michigan State W 205.15-196.80 Jan. 6 at Springfield W 209.80-186.85 Jan. 13 at Pittsburgh W 211.10-181.00 Jan. 21 at Temple W 211.95-197.05 Jan. 27 York W 204.05-192.20 Feb. 4 S. Connecticut W 214.50-213.35 Feb. 17 at Indiana State L 209.45-217.45 Feb. 18 at S. Illinois L 214.00-216.10 Mar. 24-25 NCAA MidEast Reg. (6) First Apr. 6-8 NCAA Championships (21) Sixth 1979 (9-1) Head Coach: Karl Schier Nov. 10-11 at Cornell Open Dec. 8-9 Penn State Invitational Second Jan. 6 Springfield W 216.80-184.50 Jan. 13 Pittsburgh W 216.35-188.60 Jan. 20 Temple W 218.75-197.25 at York W 216.10-212.05 Feb. 2 Indiana State W 221.15-214.15 Feb. 10 at Ohio State W 215.60-213.30 vs. Minnesota (27)W 215.60-212.35 vs. Illinois (27) W 215.60-209.40 Feb. 17 Southern Illinois W 218.70-217.10 Mar. 2 at S. Connecticut L 218.20-220.10 Mar. 23-24 NCAA Eastern Reg. (28) First Apr. 5-7 NCAA Championships (28) Sixth 1980 (7-3) Head Coach: Karl Schier Farmingdale Invitational First Illinois-Chicago L 261.55-262.65 at Pittsburgh W 257.65-227.00 Ohio State W 265.35-262.45 York (Canada) W 268.35-253.25 S. Connecticut L 268.65-271.75 at Indiana State W 271.60-267.40 at S. Illinois W 270.85-257.55 Northern Illinois W 269.10-260.75 at Temple W 260.75-193.75 at S. Connecticut L 271.30-278.35 Louisiana State W 275.05-269.45 NCAA Championships (1) Eighth

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

41

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Mar. 10 at Indiana State W 275.65-270.65 W 277.75-240.75 Mar. 15 Temple Mar. 17 at Pittsburgh W 279.05-267.35 Apr. 12-14 NCAA Championships (30)Second

After transferring from Oregon, Randy Jepson was named team captain in 1982, earning All-America honors in the still rings in his senior season.

Jan. 16 Jan. 24 Jan. 30 Feb. 6 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 14 Apr. 2-4

1981 (7-3) Head Coach: Karl Schier Syracuse W 270.60-241.85 at Ohio State L 268.85-271.15 S. Connecticut W 268.85-257.80 at Louisiana State L 267.55-269.80 Temple W 270.80-250.65 at Indiana State W 271.15-253.80 vs. S. Illinois (24) W 271.15-264.95 at N. Illinois L 267.20-269.90 at UIC W 272.10-270.90 Pittsburgh W 277.35-255.20 NCAA Championships (29) Sixth

1982 (11-0) Head Coach: Karl Schier Dec. 4-5 Windy City Invitational Sixth Dec. 11-12 Farmingdale Invitational First Jan. 16 at Syracuse W 265.75-246.00 Jan. 23 Ohio State W 273.70-272.30 Feb. 6 Massachusetts W 275.55-243.20 Feb. 13 at S. Connecticut W 272.05-256.75 Feb. 14 at Temple W 274.00-254.35 Feb. 19 Northern Illinois W 272.65-271.05 Mar. 5 at Indiana State W 266.75-263.75 Mar. 7 at S. Illinois W 273.45-267.95 vs. LSU (23) W 273.45-264.65 Mar. 13 Illinois-Chicago W 279.40-272.95 Mar. 20 at Pittsburgh W 281.30-267.40 Apr. 1-3 NCAA Championships (29) Third 1983 (9-2) Head Coach: Karl Schier Nov. 19-20 Windy City Invitational 12th Jan. 15 at Syracuse W 279.10-265.20 Jan. 22 at Ohio State L 276.10-278.90 Jan. 28 Indiana State W 273.95-264.30 Feb. 5 Nebraska L 280.05-282.45 Feb. 11 S. Connecticut W 270.40-269.20 Feb. 18 N. Carolina St. W 279.10-263.15 Mar. 4 at N. Illinois W 276.35-275.85 Mar. 5 at UIC W 271.75-265.50 Mar. 12 Southern Illinois W 276.95-275.25 Mar. 12 Pittsburgh W 276.95-266.15 Mar. 19 Temple W 284.45-124.90 Apr. 7-9 NCAA Championships (6) Third Oct. 29 Jan. 15 Jan. 21 Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 17 Feb. 25 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Mar. 9

1984 (13-2) Head Coach: Karl Schier Metro Open (5) First Syracuse W 277.85-263.15 Ohio State W 278.95-274.35 at Nebraska L 275.15-278.85 Ohio State (29) W 275.15-274.75 Louisiana St. (29) W 275.15-270.30 Illinois-Chicago W 277.10-229.30 at S. Connecticut W 277.25-265.10 Northern Illinois L 261.30-272.10 at Wm. & Mary W 279.45-246.00 at N. Carolina St. W 277.95-236.00 at Georgia W 279.45-273.25 at S. Illinois W 278.10-277.40

1985 (13-1) Head Coach: Karl Schier Nov. 10 Metro Open (5) First W 284.10-223.90 Jan. 19 at Syracuse Jan. 25 Southern Illinois W 281.60-275.50 Jan. 25 Indiana State W 281.60-267.95 Feb. 2 Nebraska W 288.15-280.75 Feb. 9 at Ohio State L 281.05-283.90 Feb. 16 East Stroudsburg W 286.80-270.65 S. Connecticut W 286.80-267.50 Georgia W 286.80-265.30 Mar. 4 at Iowa W 281.10-278.70 BYU (31) W 281.10-270.20 Mar. 6 at N. Illinois W 282.25-268.70 Mar. 9 at UIC W 284.00-275.70 Mar. 16 Pittsburgh W 286.25-262.60 Mar. 23 at Temple W 283.55-271.60 Apr. 12-13 NCAA Championships (29) Third

1988 (10-5) Head Coach: Karl Schier Jan. 15 Syracuse W 265.70-256.35 Jan. 22 at S. Connecticut L 262.75-264.30 Jan. 24 at E. Stroudsburg W 272.45-255.75 Jan. 29 Illinois-Chicago W 273.25-265.60 Temple W 273.25-266.50 Feb. 5 at Navy L 275.30-275.60 Feb. 13 Northern Illinois W 279.75-274.65 Feb. 20 Ohio State L 278.70-278.75 W 271.45-257.35 Feb. 26 at S. Illinois Mar. 2 at Houston Bapt. W 276.55-199.10 Mar. 5 at New Mexico L 271.35-279.70 Illinois (33) L 271.35-283.85 W. Mich. (33) W 371.35-260.40 Mar. 12 at Pittsburgh W 282.40-259.45 Mar. 19 Iowa W 284.25-283.50 Mar. 26-27 National Ind. Champ. (34) Second Apr. 14-16 NCAA Championships (29) 10th

1986 (8-1-1) Head Coach: Karl Schier Metro Open (5) First Syracuse W 271.85-237.50 at S. Connecticut W 271.35-256.50 at E. Stroudsburg W 271.45-253.40 Northern Illinois W 276.30-254.15 Temple W 276.30-260.85 Ohio State W 282.65-279.60 Iowa T 277.65-277.65 at S. Illinois L 272.15-279.20 at Georgia W 278.45-268.05 at Pittsburgh W 274.80-253.65 NCAA Championships (29) 10th

1989 (10-4) Head Coach: Karl Schier Jan. 14 at Syracuse W 263.70-256.85 Jan. 20 S. Connecticut W 268.20-244.70 East Stroudsburg W 268.20-224.45 Jan. 27 New Mexico W 266.95-133.30 Feb. 4 at Temple W 269.25-260.30 Navy (25) W 269.25-265.65 Feb. 10 Navy W 275.95-269.10 Feb. 18 at Ohio State L 264.50-276.95 Feb. 25 Houston Baptist L 270.85-281.50 Feb. 25 Southern Illinois W 270.85-260.85 Mar. 3 at N. Illinois W 272.20-267.25 Iowa (34) L 272.20-277.05 Mar. 4 at IUC L 270.30-270.40 Mar. 18 Pittsburgh W 270.25-258.05 Mar. 25-26 National Ind. Champ. (35) Second Apr. 13-15 NCAA Championships (29) Ninth

1987 (12-0) Head Coach: Karl Schier Nov. 8-9 Metro Invitational Open (5) First Dec. 5-6 SUNY-Farmingdale Open First Jan. 17 at Syracuse W 277.50-234.45 Cornell (11) W 277.50-229.75 Jan. 24 S. Connecticut W 280.55-255.55 Jan. 31 East Stroudsburg W 281.15-254.65 Feb. 13 Southern Illinois W 281.55-270.95 Feb. 22 at Ohio State W 278.85-277.50 Mar. 1 at Iowa W 276.70-276.15 Mar. 4 at N. Illinois W 279.25-268.85 Mar. 7 at UIC W 278.75-262.70 Wisconsin (32) W 278.75-267.35 Mar. 14 Pittsburgh W 284.95-249.05 Mar. 21 Navy W 284.00-272.40 Apr. 23-25 NCAA Championships (30) Third

1990 (9-3) Head Coach: Karl Schier Jan. 12 Syracuse W 270.55-265.55 Jan. 26 Temple W 274.45-264.45 Kent State W 274.45-264.00 Feb. 2 at Iowa L 272.10-278.80 Feb. 10 Northern Illinois W 275.60-270.45 Feb. 17 Ohio State L 277.90-279.15 Feb. 24 at Pittsburgh W 274.95-260.65 Mar. 2 at Houston Bapt. W 271.75-269.55 Oklahoma (35) L 271.75-271.85 Mar. 11 Illinois-Chicago W 282.20-274.10 Mar. 17 at Michigan State W 277.00-274.85 Oshkosh (16) W 277.00-255.80 Apr. 7 NCAA East Regional Third Apr. 19-21 NCAA Championships (36)Seventh

Nov. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 24 Jan. 26 Feb. 1 Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Mar. 5 Mar. 8 Mar. 14 Apr. 4-5

Spider Maxwell became Penn State’s fourth Nissen-Emery Award winner when he was honored in 1987.

42 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Mar. 6 at Nebraska L 274.50-281.35 Mar. 20-21 Big Ten Championships (36)Sixth Apr. 3 NCAA East Regionals (13) Fourth Apr. 16-17 NCAA Championships (33) 1994 (10-2) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Dec. 10 Michigan W 272.50-262.75 Dec. 10 Kent State W 272.50-254.55 Dec. 10 Pittsburgh W 272.50-252.80 Second Jan. 7-8 at West Point Open (1) Jan. 15 at Syracuse W 279.20-269.95 Jan. 22 Temple W 277.75-268.25 Feb. 11 at Mich. State W 275.55-272.45 W. Mich. (16) W 275.55-251.80 Feb. 12 at Michigan L 277.05-278.85 Feb. 26 Ohio State L 277.90-284.80 Mar. 4 at BYU W 276.90-270.65 Michigan St. (37)W 276.90-272.15 Mar. 9 at Pittsburgh W 270.85-257.70 Mar. 26-27 Big Ten Championships Third Apr. 9 NCAA Eastern Regional (1) Third Apr. 22-23 NCAA Championship (6) Sixth Adam Carton became Penn State’s fourth NCAA still rings champion when he claimed the title in 1991.

1991 (11-4) Head Coach: Karl Schier Jan. 19 at Syracuse W 276.90-267.25 Jan. 26 Kent State W 281.30-265.20 Feb. 2 Navy W 279.50-263.95 Feb. 9 at Temple W 277.10-272.20 Navy (25) W 277.10-257.30 JMU (25) W 277.10-227.95 Feb. 15 at Ohio State L 279.15-281.00 Feb. 23 Iowa W 281.85-275.55 Mar. 6 at BYU W 279.40-277.35 Mar. 9 Wooden Invitational (30) Fourth Oklahoma L 280.10-286.30 Stanford L 280.10-284.80 UCLA L 280.10-282.45 CSU-Fullerton W 280.10-273.60 UCSB W 280.10-270.80 Mar. 16 Michigan State W 283.55-274.80 Apr. 6 NCAA Regionals (27) Second Apr. 18-20 NCAA Championships Second 1992 (12-3) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 10-11 at West Point Open (1) Second Jan. 25 at Navy Invitational (5) First Temple W 275.75-267.35 William & Mary W 275.75-261.75 Kent State W 275.75-260.70 at Navy W 275.75-257.80 Feb. 1 Kent State W 278.95-265.20 Feb 15 Ohio State L 280.55-284.20 Feb. 22 at Illinois W 281.35-278.35 Feb. 28 Temple W 281.95-275.80 Mar. 8 at Iowa L 281.35-283.05 Mar. 13 at Michigan State L 281.05-281.60 Mar. 14 at Michigan Invitational First at Michigan W 281.60-278.40 Kent State (10) W 281.60-273.75 Syracuse (10) W 281.60-273.35 W. Mich. (10) W 281.60-261.45 Mar. 21 Brigham Young W 283.50-281.65 Mar. 27-28 Big Ten Championships (13) Fifth Apr. 11 NCAA Eastern Regionals (31)Fourth Apr. 23-25 NCAA Championships (29)Seventh

Jan. 8-9 Jan. 15 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 13 Feb. 20 Feb. 27

1993 (7-2) Head Coach: Randy Jepson at West Point Open (1) Fourth Syracuse W 270.40-270.15 at Temple W 272.70-269.30 Kent State (25) W 272.70-262.95 Navy (25) W 272.70-236.20 Pittsburgh W 268.60-250.88 Michigan State W 277.65-275.65 Iowa W 275.00-271.75 at Ohio State L 274.50-284.65

Dec. 3

Jan. 13

Jan. 21 First

1995 (38-6) Head Coach: Randy Jepson at Massachusetts Invitational First Temple W 224.45-224.40 Michigan W 224.45-218.22 Michigan W 224.45-218.12 Syracuse W 224.45-216-15 Army W 224.45-213.40 MIT W 224.45-166.60 Vermont W 224.45-170.40 Southern Conn. W 224.45-155.10 at West Point Open (1) Second Temple L 221.35-221.45 Syracuse W 221.35-219.40 Army W 221.35-215.60 Navy W 221.35-213.25 Massachusetts W 221.35-207.75 James Madison W 221.35-204.75 Springfield W 221.35-200.00 Radford W 221.35-194.00 Southern Conn. W 221.35-098.35 at Navy Invitational

Pittsburgh W 224.75-213.45 James Madison W 224.75-212.15 William & Mary W 224.75-208.85 Radford W 224.75-199.80 Feb. 10 Nebraska W 227.95-226.50 Feb. 18 at Ohio State L 229.20-229.85 New Mexico (27)W 229.20-228.35 Feb. 25 Michigan State W 228.95-218.65 Mar. 5 at Temple L 221.35-221.45 Syracuse (25) W 221.35-219.40 Mar. 11 at Michigan Invitational First Michigan W 229.60-227.70 Temple W 229.60-227.60 Illinois-Chicago W 229.60-227.10 W. Michigan W 229.60-222.40 Mar. 18 Brigham Young W 228.85-225.35 Army W 228.85-220.20 Mar. 25-26 Big Ten Championships (13)Fourth Apr. 8 NCAA East Regionals First Apr. 20-22 NCAA Championships (27) Third 1996 (30-7) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Dec. 2 at Massachusetts Invit.

Second Jan. 12-13 at West Point Open (1) First Jan. 19-20 at Windy City Open (9) Fourth Jan. 26 Temple W 223.35-213.35 Feb. 10 at Illinois W 224.85-222.95 Feb. 17 Ohio State L 225.00-227.85 Mar. 7 at BYU L 222.50-224.25 Michigan St. (3) W 222.50-221.50 Michigan (3) W 225.00-207.50 Mar. 9 at New Mexico W Second Mar. 15 Army W 226.40-217.025 Mar. 15 Michigan W 226.40-206.70 Mar. 30-31 Big Ten Championships (27) Third

Apr. 13 NCAA East Regional (31) Third Apr. 25-27 NCAA Championships (38) Sixth 1997 (16-6) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 10-11 at West Point Open (1) Second Jan. 18 at Windy City Open (9) Fourth Jan. 25 Syracuse W 224.40-208.65 Feb. 1 at MSU W 226.95-225.13 Feb. 8 Illinois W 229.55-224.15 L 228.35-234.45 Feb. 21 at Ohio State Mar. 1 New Mexico W 228.975-224.675 Mar. 13 at Temple W 226.70-223.60 Navy (25) W 226.70-219.20 Mar. 16 at Nebraska L 228.45-230.00 Mar. 22-23 Big Ten Championships (36) Third Apr. 5 NCAA East Regional (1) Third Apr. 17-19 NCAA Championships (31)Fifth 1998 (19-3) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 9-10 at West Point Open (1) First Temple W 219.975-219.15 Navy W 219.975-210.10 Massachusetts W 219.975-209.25 Army W 219.975-200.80 UCSB W 219.975-200.10 James Madison W 219.975-185.00 Syracuse W 219.975-179.40 S. Connecticut W 219.975-153.30 Jan. 16 Temple W226.625-218.625 Massachusetts W 226.625-216.55 Jan. 24 at Michigan W 226.15-223.80 Iowa (10) L 226.15-228.40 Jan. 31 at Illinois L 224.80-226.975 Michigan (13) W 224.80-223.05 Feb. 7 Michigan State W 227.125-225.00 Feb. 21 Ohio State W 230.55-227.225 Mar. 7 Gold’s Challenge (39) Second Mar. 14 at Nebraska W 231.15-230.025 Mar. 20-21 Big Ten Championships (10)Second Apr. 4 NCAA East Regional (19) Fourth Apr. 16-18 NCAA Championships (6) 1999 (17-3) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 8-9 at West Point Open (1) First Jan. 16 at Massachusetts W 225.675-223.65 Jan. 23 at Temple W 228.75-212.00 Wm. & Mary (25)W 228.75-213.85 Feb. 5 Michigan W 226.50-226.175 Feb. 13 Army W 228.45-207.00 Feb. 20 Illinois W 224.20-222.90 Feb. 27 at Ohio State L 228.05-230.95 Mar. 6 at Santa Barbara Invitational W 223.95-214.825 Michigan (39) L 223.95-226.40 California (39) W 223.95-223.40 Washington (39) W 223.95-191.75 Mar. 14 at Nebraska L 226.875-228.975 Mar. 26-27 Big Ten Championships (31)Fourth Apr. 10 NCAA Eastern Regional (13) Third Apr. 22-24 NCAA Championships (29) Fourth

Brandon Stefaniak won back-to-back NCAA pommel horse titles in 1999 and 2000

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

43

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS James Madison W 217.25-177.55 W 219.40-210.35 Jan. 25 Michigan Feb. 7-8 Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 15 at Temple W 216.95-207.45 Illinois W 216.95-213.35 Feb. 22 Ohio State W 220.00-216.875 Mar. 1 at Illinois W 217.25-216.45 Iowa W 217.25-213.75 Mar. 8 at Southwest Cup (4) First W 219.30-214.075 Illinois Temple W 219.30-209.725 Mar. 15 Army W 221.525-210.575 Mar. 28 at Big Ten Championships (27) First Ohio State W 220.55-218.60 Iowa W 220.55-215.60 Michigan W 220.55-215.325 Minnesota W 220.55-214.30 Illinois W 220.55-211.85 Apr. 13 NCAA Championships (4) Third e Nittany Lions celebrate their 2000 national championship, Randy Jepson’s first as Penn State head coach.

Jan. 7-8

Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Feb. 4 Feb. 19 Feb. 26 Mar. 4 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 30 Mar. 31

2000 (14-1) Head Coach: Randy Jepson at West Point Open (1) First Massachusetts W 228.85213.90 Temple W 228.85-212.40 Army W 228.85-208.50 Navy W 228.85-201.65 Springfield W 228.85-189.70 James Madison W 228.85-183.80 S. Connecticut W 228.85-181.55 Massachusetts W 224.35-214.20 Temple W 228.375-215.45 at Michigan L 227.30-230.55 Minnesota (10) W 227.30-223.425 at Illinois W 227.00-224.85 Ohio State W 229.025-228.50 Nebraska W 231.05-223.70 at Southwest Cup (40) First Oklahoma W 230.35-230.10 Big Ten Championships (16) Sixth NCAA Qualifier (31) Third NCAA Championships (31) First

2001 (12-5) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 13 at MassachusettsL 202.155-204.65 Jan. 19-20 West Point Open (1) First Massachusetts W 205.40-198.05 Temple W 205.40-195.05 at Army W 205.40-193.95 Navy W 205.40-192.25 Springfield W 205.40-180.65 James Madison W 205.40-176.40 S. Connecticut W 205.40-167.25 Jan. 27 Army W 208.45-199.90 Feb. 3 Michigan L 207.65-209.50 Feb. 17 at Temple W 204.65-202.00 Wm. & Mary W 204.650-200.30 Feb. 24 at Ohio State L 208.20-217.20 Mar. 3 at Southwest Cup (40) Third Oklahoma L 208.925-215.25 Michigan St. L 208.95-210.40 Stanford W 208.95-205.425 Mar. 18 Michigan St. W 213.20-187.55 Mar. 23-24 Big Ten Championships (6) Third Apr. 4 NCAA Qualifier (27) Third Apr. 5 NCAA Championships (27) Fifth

2004 (16-1) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 10 at Army W 215.60-206.55 vs. Springfield W 215.60-195.15 Jan. 17 Illinois W 219.15-212.775 Jan. 23 at Michigan L 212.00-215.725 Jan. 30-31 at West Point Open (1) First Nebraska W 214.625-210.90 Army W 214.625-208.70 Temple W 214.625-206.15 Navy W 214.625-200.35 Springfield W 214.625-198.70 James Madison W 214.625-188.00 Southern Conn.W 214.625-187.40 M.I.T W 214.625-142.90 Feb. 6-7 at Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 14 Temple W 213.225-206.975 Feb. 21 at Ohio State W 218.80-218.75 Feb. 28 Wm. & Mary W 216.475-207.275 Mar. 6 at Stanford W 216.35-214.575 Mar. 13 Army W 218.800-207.475 Mar. 19-20 Big Ten Championships (13)Second Apr. 2-4 NCAA Championships (13) First

2002 (14-1) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 11-12 at West Point Open (1) First Massachusetts W 209.50-204.00 Temple W 209.50-199.45 Army W 209.50-199.05 Navy W 209.50-197.05 Springfield W 209.50-190.55 Southern Conn.W 209.50-180.80 James Madison W 209.50-172.95 Jan. 19 Massachusetts W 212.90-208.20 Jan. 26 at Michigan W 212.25-209.70 Feb. 2 Illinois W 215.60-213.95 Feb. 16 Temple W 213.55-207.75 Feb. 23 Ohio State L 216.225-216.325 Mar. 2 at Southwest Cup (4) UCSB W 215.95-208.40 Mar. 9 at Navy W 215.30-204.00 Mar. 16 Army W 215.60-204.15 Mar. 22 at Big Ten Championships (36)Third Apr. 5 at NCAA Qualifier (41) Fourth

Jan. 10

Jan. 18 Kevin Tan was a six-time All-American and two-time NCAA still rings champion during his brilliant Penn State career.

44 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

2003 (16-0) Head Coach: Randy Jepson at West Point Open (1) First Temple W 208.40-207.30 Army W 208.40-203.55 Springfield W 208.40-193.95 Southern Conn.W 208.40-184.90 at Navy Open First Wm. & Mary W 217.25-199.65 Navy W 217.25-193.60

In three years at Penn State, Luis Vargas earned 11 All-America honors and won three individual NCAA titles.

YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Jan. 10 Jan. 16

Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 14 Feb. 28 Mar. 6 Mar. 8 Mar. 14 Mar. 21 Apr. 3 Apr. 16

Penn State captured the program’s NCAA-record 12th national championship in 2007 in front of its home fans at Rec Hall.

2005 (14-3) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 8 at Army W 217.05-207.85 Jan. 21 Navy W 216.875-207.325 Temple W 216.975-203.50 Jan. 28-29 at West Point Open First Iowa W 217.75-216.375 Nebraska W 217.75-210.80 Army W 217.75-209.45 Temple W 217.75-205.825 Navy W 217.75-203.00 William & MaryW 217.75-202.15 Springfield W 217.75-193.75 James Madison W 217.75-192.15 M.I.T. W 217.75-169.30 Feb. 4-5 at Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 12 at Illinois L 221.35-221.825 Feb. 19 Michigan W 222.60-219.575 Feb. 26 Ohio State L 215.50-222.075 Mar. 1 Japan L 224.15-224.30 Mar. 12 at Wm. &Mary W 219.40-214.15 Mar. 25-26 Big Ten Championships (10)Fourth Apr. 7-9 NCAA Championships (1) Fourth 2006 (11-2) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 7 at Army W 206.650-199.150 Jan. 13 Temple W 202.450-190.050 Jan. 21 at Michigan W 209.400-206.450 Jan. 27-28 at West Point Open First Army W 206.750-199.500 Temple W 206.750-197.050 Navy W 206.750-196.600 Springfield W 206.750-182.700 M.I.T. W 206.750-172.650 James Madison W 206.750-171.050 Feb. 2-4 at Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 19 Stanford W 216.800-216.750 Feb. 25 at Ohio State L 216.300-209.050 Mar. 4 Wm. & Mary W 213.550-205.100 Mar. 11 at California L 219.100-216.525 Mar. 24-25 Big Ten Championships (10) Fifth Apr. 6-8 NCAA Championships (1) Fourth

2007 (15-2) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 13 Army W 214.200-192.650 Jan. 21 at Temple Invitational First Temple 210.225-198.600 William & Mary 210.225-190.850 James Madison 210.225-160.300 Jan. 26-27 at West Point Open First Temple W 214.700-205.500 Army W 214.700-199.500 Navy W 214.700-197.750 Springfield W 214.700-190.250 M.I.T. W 214.700-185.050 James Madison W 214.700-174.100 Feb. 3 Michigan L 215.800-216.750 Feb. 8-10 at Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 17 Illinois W 220.150-205.250 Feb. 24 Ohio State W 218.150-215.600 Mar. 3 at Wm. & MaryW 212.800-191.750 vs. Navy W 212.800-191.700 Mar. 10 at Stanford L 214.800-216.700 vs. Iowa W 214.800-204.750 Mar. 17 California Cancelled Mar. 30-31 Big Ten Championships (36)Second Apr. 12-14 NCAA Championships (6) First

2009 (11-4) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Army W 344.250-309.550 at West Point Open First Navy W 345.200-329.150 Temple W 345.200-328.050 Springfield W 345.200-326.200 Army W 345.200-317.750 MIT W 345.200-312.900 Michigan W 348.900-348.350 at Minnesota L 345.850-344.500 at Illinois L 345.500-339.800 Ohio State W 347.600-346.500 at Temple W 347.550-332.300 at Wm. & MaryW 347.850-340.050 vs. Navy W 347.850-336.450 California L 355.150-353.800 at Oklahoma L 366.850-356.300 Big Ten Championships (36) Fifth NCAA Championships (6)

(1) at Army, West Point, N.Y.; (2) at Princeton, N.J.; (3) at Boston, Mass.; (4) at Philadelphia, Pa.; (5) at Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md.; (6) at Penn State , University Park, Pa.; (7) at New York, N.Y.; (8) at Dallas, Texas; (9) at Chicago, Ill.; (10) at Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; (11) at Syracuse , Syracuse, N.Y.; (12) at Boulder, Colo.; (13) at Illinois, Champaign, Ill.; (14) at Los Angeles, Calif.; (15) at North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.; (16) at Michigan State, East Lansing, Mich.; (17) at Pittsburgh, Pa.; (18) at Berkeley, Calif.; (19) at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass.; (20) at Ames, Iowa; (21) at Oregon, Eugene, Ore.; (22) at Cornell, Cornell, N.Y.; (23) at Southern Illinois, Carbondale, Ill.; (24) at Indiana State, Terre Haute, Ind.; (25) at Temple, Philadelphia, Pa.; (26) at Illinois State, Normal, Ill.; (27) at Ohio State, Columbus, Ohio; (28) at Louisiana State, Baton Rouge, La.; (29) at Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.; (30) at UCLA, Los Angeles, Calif.; (31) at Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; (32), at University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.; (33) at University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.; (34) at Northern Illinois, DeKalb, Ill.; (35) at Houston Baptist, Houston, Texas; (36) at Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; (37) at Brigham Young, Provo, Utah; (38) at Stanford, Stanford, Calif.; (39) at Santa Barbara, Calif.; (40), at Tempe, Ariz.; (41) at Oklahoma, Norman, Okla; (42) at Springfield, Mass.; (43) at Las

2008 (7-3) Head Coach: Randy Jepson Jan. 12 Army W 358.500-333.600 Jan. 19 at Michigan L 356.950-354.300 Jan. 26 Temple W 353.350-337.350 Feb. 2 Minnesota W 354.200-343.450 Feb. 7-9 at Winter Cup Challenge (43) no team scoring Feb. 16 at Illinois W 352.300-351.000 Feb. 24 at Ohio State W 360.550-353.050 Mar. 8 Wm. & Mary W 357.700-338.900 vs. Navy W 357.700-336.700 Mar. 15 at California L 360.400-351.300 Mar. 22 Oklahoma L 357.850-356.650 Apr. 4-5 Big Ten Championships (6) First Apr. 17-19 NCAA Championships (38) Fourth

Led by team captain Santiago Lopez, Penn State won its second Big Ten Championship in 2008.

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

45

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Abboud, Matt Abraham, Karl Albrecht, Matt Ambrozy, Michael Alvarez, Raymond Anderson, E Anderson, Ralph Anderson, Robert Antonio, Shaun Arnold, Douglas Aser, Glenn Atkins, Brandt Atkins, George Avener, Marshall Baffa, John Barclay, G Bartlett, Terry Bayuk, Edward Beck, Merrell Beck, Samuel Beigel, Danny Benas, Adam Benner, David Berliner, Jermone Bernstein, William, (V-12) Besong, Patrick Bice, Blair Biesterfeldt, Herman Bizal, Steven Blaha, Wesley Bonet, Paul Bond, Charles (V-12) Bonsall, William Bordo, L Borromeo, Josh Boudreau, Robert Bowman, Matt Bray, George Bressler, Scott Briggs, Rich Brindle, Dominic Brunning, John Bruns, Greg Bryant, C. W. Bryant, Tyson Buhl, Bernard Bunes, Len Burns, Michael Burt, Paul Burtnett, Tom Bush, J Butler, Larry Buczek, Chad Campell, Thomas Capetola, Louis Carnahan, Cody Carton, Adam Chandler, Frank Chase, David Cherry, Ray Christie, Albert Chu, Jason Clark, James Clark, Tom Cline, Hugh Close, Guy Coggeshall, David Cohen, Steve Cohen, Matt Cohn, Sol Coller, John Collins, Doug Cooper, Jesse Cooper, Mark Corbin, William

2000-03 1987-88, 90 2009-present 1985-88 2003 1942 1934-35 1950 2006-09 1975 1985-86 1971-3 1974 1971-73 1952-54 1943 1982-85 1968-69 1938-40 1936-38 1996-99 1998-00, 02 1949-51 1947 1944 1978-80 1962 1956-57 1973-75 1952 1990 1944 1943-49 1941-43 2006-09 1953-56 2004-06 1967-68 1969-70 1990-93 1998-01 1962 2009 1934 1994-97 1960 1968-70 1978-80 1978-79 1963-65 1942 1973-76 2003-06 1951 1962 2007 1988-92 1975-76 1966-67 1962-64 1949-50 2008 1947-48 1968-70 1954-56 1937 1966-67 1965-67 2004-07 1956 1956 1964-66 1973-76 1992-95 1960

Corrigan, Jim Cowden, Tabor Cowden, Wayne Cowen, Graeme Cressman, George Creveling, Benson Criley, Richard Cronstedt, Jean Crumlish, John Culhane, Jim Cunningham, Lee Curtiss, Dan Dailey, Mike Darling, Timothy Davidson, H. W. Delaney, Jim DeSantis, Martin Desiderio, Daniel Desiderio, Robert Diliberto, Joseph Dillon, William Donahue, John Donatelli, Frank Donohue, Kevin Douglass, David Dorfman, Richard Downer, Jamie Downer, Michael Drass, Rob Dries, Don Dulaney, David Duncan, Donald Dunn, Tom Dutka, Mike Eddy, Gerald (V-12) Ekman, Tobias Ellefson, Tom Emery, Bryon Emery, Robert Eng, Nat Esposito, Steven Fagan, Chris Fagan, Paul Faries, R. Faust, Vincent Fegley, Charles Fehl, Jesse Feldman, Stanley Fernandez, Kyle Frey, Harold Fields, H Foht, Robert Fonahoe, John Forester, Tom Forsyth, M Fosnocht, Bruce Fosnocht, William Foster, Ned Friedman, Steve Fritch, Leroy Fust, Joe Gaitonis, Michael Garvelli, Joe Gaumer, Lee Gerardo, James Gillespie, Charles Gillespie, Martin Glou, Ronald Glover, Walter Gluyas, Thomas Gonzalez, Armando Gonzalez, Fredrick Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Mario Gordon, Cyrus

46 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

1968-70 1991 1989-92 1958-60 1939 1939 1960-61 1952-54 1983 1963-65 1958-60 1964 1984-86 1982 1931-32 1990-94 1966-68 1977-80 1975-79 1974-75 1971-73 1958, 1961 1958 2000-03 1951 1974 1988, 1990,-91 1989 1988-90 1966 1957-59 1939 1969-71 1996, 1998 1944, 1947 1998-01 1994-97 1947-48 1967-69 2002-04 1983 1977 1973, 1975-76 1931 1971-73 1955, 1957 1949 1938-40 2002-03 1943-46 1942 1956-58 1957 1978-80 1931 1960-61 1959-60 1950-51 1982-85 1954-56 1979 1944-45 1966 1944-45 1988 1938,-40 1982-83 1960 1946 1935 1991 1982 1982 1983-87 1936

Gorgol, J Gotherman, W Graf, Robert Gray, Thomas Grazier, Alton Greaves, Harry Greene, Michael Greene, Stephen Greenfield, Matt Greenly, D Grey, R Griffiths, Tony Haag, Burritt Hagenbuch, Keith Haigh, S. E. Hallman, Howard Hamel, William Harlacher, Gene Harris, Allen Harshbarger, C. Kenneth Hazen, James Heilbrum, David Heiler, Walter Heim, Paul Helsby, Derek Hendrickson, William Hesch, M. J. Hidinger, John Hilbrish, Charles Hill, Colin Hobart, Edwin Hoffman, L. S. Holden, W. H. Hommas, Warren Horstick, C. E. Howachyne, Peter Hoyt, J. Hugus, Frank Humphries, William Hunsinger, James Isabelle, Ed Jacobson, Mike Jamieson, Larry Jenkins, William Jepson, Randy Johnson, Derek Johnson, Ted Johnson, Wayne Jones, Ralph Juliano, John Kalbfus, Charles Kaufman, S. D. Keller, Chris Keller, Williams Kenyon, Robert Kerber, Earl Kern, Ludwig Kim, Jay Kimmel, Jeff Kimmel, Sam Kindon, John Kirkpatrick, J. G. Kligman, Albert Klotz, H. Richard Klurman, Vladi Kochman, Ron Koenig, Robert Koty, Patrick Krauss, Jack Kreidler, Robert Kruest, James Kump, Donald Kurowski, Michael Ladman, Tom Lakeman, Chris

1943 1942 1971-74 1978-80 1951 1950 1971-74 1944-48 2007-present 1943, 1947 1943 1984-87 1954-55 1961 1938 1944 1949-50 1961-63 2007-present 1946 1951-53 1962 1957 1954-55 2005-2008 1950-51 1931-33 1957, 1959 1961 2009-present 1946 1932 1934 1953-54 1932-33 1948 1931 1934-35 1951 1975-77 1964-66 1963-65 1951 1963-65 1982 1977 1998-01 1969-71 1938 1972-74 1949 1933 1989 1964 1952-53 1950-51 2002-05 2000-03 1982-84 1970-72 1967-69 1932 1937-39 1948 2005-2008 1966 1969-71 1982 1941 1950, 1952-53 1971-74 1950 1948-49 1982-83 1998-01

ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS Lashua, Tim Laux, Chris Lawfer, Norwood Lawrence, Robert Lebow, C Lektrick, Peter Lesko, T Leu, Gilbert Levan, W Lewis, William Linn, Joseph (V-12) Litow, Joseph Littlewood, Donald Loeber, W Lofgren, Ernest Lomady, Wendell Lopez, Santiago Lowry, W Loughram, Jack Ludwig, Brian Mailman, Richard Malecki, Josh Malka, Roy Mangus, Marvin Mann, Sidney Marino, Steven Markle, Ron Marshall, Albert Marshall, Charles Marshall, William Martin, John Martin, Stephen Mason, Howard Masucci, Mike Masters, Don Masters, H Mattern, Raymond Maxwell, Michael Maxwell, R. A. Mc Cormick, Pete Mc Ewen, Ryan McIntyre, Casey Mc Sparren, Lloyd Meade, William Meeker, L Megrail, Francis Merritt, Ivan Michel, J.M. Miklos, Justin Minutaglio, Mark Mirenzi, Joseph Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, William Morris, William Morrow, Kenneth Motz, G. E. Muffoletto, Tony Mullen, Philip Mumau, Robert Murphy, William Nasveschuk, Kent Neiger, Warren Neuhauser, Vincent Neuwirth, Joel Olsen, Jan Osborne, Markham Oster, John Oxman, H. Jerrold Page, Tom Painton, Robert Palacios, Jose Palmer, David Pansy, Tony Paoletti, Dennis Parker, Kenneth

1996-99 1984-87 1948 1952-54 1942-43 1933-36 1940 1957 1931 1939 1944, 1948 1967-69 1958-59 1940 1959 1948-49 2005-2008 1940 1967 1976 1954 1998-01 1995-98 1944-45 1934-35 1980-83 1973 1964 1955 1955 1963-65 1948 1950 1990-93 1933-35 1931 1935-37 1984-87 1931-32 1964-65 1993 2002, 2004-05 1962-63 1943, 1947-49 1941 1937 1978 1994-97 2004-07 1995-98 1949-50 1986 1970-72 1948 1960-61 1938 1976-79 1956-58 1960-61 1971-74 1975 1944-47 1958-60 1992-93 1986 1979 1988 1958 1961 1980, 1982-83 1999-00, 2003 1958-59 1993-97 1964-66 1954

Parton, William Paxton, William Perna, Lee Petroff, Timothy Pfleiger, Kurt Philips, C. E. Pieo, R Pierce, Adam Pineda, Miguel Pokras, Byron Pomeroy, Alan Porter, Allen Postich, Salvester Potter, Dudley Poydock, Albert Procopio, Manuel Radcliffe, George Ramos, Tommy Reichenback, Mike Rehm, Donald Rehm, Richard Rhinehelder, Rich Ribeiro, Marcelo Ricketts, Lee Riordan, Dave Rimler, Zak Roeder, Ron Roeder, Zack Roemer, Joe Rocklein, Brad Rorabaugh, Mathew Rorabaugh, Irwin Ross, Gary Rossi, Joseph Rudman, Sydney Runkle, Raymond Runyan, Rick Sabella, J. G. Sabo, William Saliski, Rob Sandy, Casey Savadove, Louis Saylor, Harlom Sayre, George Sanders, Casey Sankey, Robert Saponaro, Pete Schaefer, Gerald Schaefer, H. Page Scheiner, Harvey Schier, Kurt Schlengel, William Schultz, James Schwenzfeier, Karl Scofield, Gene Seifried, Glen Senft, Charles Seng, Eddie Seward, Ed Seward, Tom Sforza, F.P. Shaffer, Richard Shaham, Noam Shelley, Ian Shmuckler, H Shultz, David Sidwell, Edwin Simon, Glenn Simon, Gregg Simon, Paul Small, S Sohn, Mark Sorensen, Raymond Sopper, William Spicer, Brad

1937-38 1954-56 1950 1945-47 1974-77 1931-32 1941 2002 2009-present 1961 1955 1963-64 1949-50 1955 1955 1952-54 1939 2005-2008 1989-92 1955 1956, 1957 1977-79 1985-87 1994-95 1991-95 2002-05 1996-99 2001-04 1994-97 1991-92 1937 1936 1978 1947 1942 1937-38 1966-67 1938 1952 1998-01 2006-09 1957-59 1939 1961 1969-70 1949 1963-65 1960-61 1939-40 1944 1986-89 1962-63 1957 1952-55 1963, 1965-66 1950 1940-42 1996-00 2002-05 1961-63 1962-64 1951-52 2007-present 1984-87 1940 1951-53 1956-58 1980, 1982 1980-83 1976-79 1941-43 1988-91 1943, 1947-48 1953 2005-2008

Spiese, Richard Spiker, Don Stahl, Benjamin Stahl, Roy Stallone, Joseph Stanley, William Stevens, Adie Stogoski, Donald Stolzer, Ira Stefaniak, Brandon Streator, Harold Sumner, G Suydam, Bergen Swank, Ralph Swetman, Dick Tan, Kevin Taudien, Jerker Taylor, Tom Terwilliger, George Teti, John Thasher, R Tobin, Steve Thompson, James Thompson, John Thompson, W. H. Thorpe, Roger Todaro, Mario Trivino, Vic Trybala, E Turner, Josh Uransky, Jon Valenti, Dominic Valentino, John Valentino, Rudolph Van Vleet, Duke Vargas, Luis Vastola, Peter Vega, Armando Vexler, Paul Virbitsky, Nick Viscardi, Kenneth Wagner, Henry Wan, Jacob Ward, Wilbur Warner, Larry Warrington, C Watson, Justin Watson, Tony Weaver, Elmer Weiss, Greggor Weiss, Matt Weissend, Dion Weissend, Kurt Weller, Harold Werner, Jay Wetzel, John Whelan, Gene Wick, Albert Wick, Frank Wilkinson, Owen Williams, Gary Williams, Glenn Williams, George Wilson, Doug Wintersteen, William Wirtschafter, Stanely Wood, Brandy Wroten, Chris Wyman, Logan Yang, Warren Yohn, Larry Young, F Young, Jerry Yu, Norman Zimmerman, H

1950, 1954 1966-68 1939-41 1971-74 1977, 1979-80 1982-84 1956-58 1948 1973-76 1996, 1998-00 1939 1940 1937 1959 1968-70 2001-04 2002-05 1970-71 1936, 1939-40 1941-43 1931 2002-05 1980, 1982 1980 1932 1975 1952-53, 1956 1977-79 1941-42 1994 1996 1997-99 1944 1949-51 2000-04 2003-05 1974-77 1956-57, 1959 1967-69 2007-present 1980, 1983-84 1937 1990 1938-40 1966-68 1942 1999 1965 1938-40 1960-62 1996 1955-57 1977-80 1947 1958-59 1951 1976 1952-54 1952-54 1951-52 1964-66 1969, 1971 1961-63 1989-93 1944-45 1943, 1946-47 1993-97 1977 2009-present 2008-present 1960-62 1942-43 1971-74 1952-53 1942

12 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS • 6 NISSEN-EMERY AWARD WINNERS www.GoPSUsports.com

47

THE MORGAN CENTER

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES

Russell Mushinsky Morgan Director

Mark Hinish Assistant Director

Sandy Meyer Assistant Director

Sue Sherburne Assistant Director

Jim Weaver Assistant Director Women’s Soccer

Adam Stover Network & Systems Analyst

Dave Yukelson Sports Psychologist

Nate Althouse Academic Counselor

Todd Kulka Coordinator, Football Services

Deloris Brobeck Staff Assistant

Linda Fetzer Staff Assistant

Tammy Leathers Administrative Assistant

Sharon Rider Staff Assistant

Brady Rourke Academic Counselor

MORGAN CENTER PROGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS ACADEMIC COUNSELING

Student-athletes are assigned an individual team counselor who provides advice on academics, academic planning, and career choices, as well as keeping them informed about NCAA, Big Ten and Penn State academic policies.

PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FIRSTYEAR ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Study enhancement sessions and two first-year seminar courses are required for all new incoming student-athletes. Upperclass student-athletes can participate in the Study Hall Program and utilize the most up to date computer lab technology available in one of four study spaces on campus.

Study Hall Program BB H 148S: Coping with College BB H 048: Contemporary Health Topics Affecting StudentAthletes

TUTORING PROGRAM

The Morgan Academic Support Center offers free tutoring assistance to all student-athletes. Additionally, group tutoring sessions are regularly offered.

SUE PATERNO MENTORING PROGRAM

The MASCSA Sue Paterno Mentoring Program is designed to help student-athletes on their road to success by assisting in the development of transferable study and time management skills.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

This Program offers a variety of services to aid student-athletes in identifying their skills and interests and in making decisions regarding their choice of major. Additionally, resumé and cover letter writing, career planning, and gaining professional employment are topics covered in the Jaffe Senior Seminar: Life After Sport.

MORGAN CENTER MISSION Central to the mission of Intercollegiate Athletics is the opportunity for student-athletes to experience a wellrounded educational program at The Pennsylvania State University. The mission of the Morgan Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes is to provide appropriate academic support services and University Faculty Senate, NCAA, and Big Ten Conference academic eligibility information to all student-athletes. These services and information should assist student-athletes in achieving their academic goals while participating in a demanding NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic program. These services also should ensure progress toward graduation through timely completion of degree requirements for baccalaureate and graduate programs.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY A sport psychologist provides counseling and support to student-athletes in the areas of mental preparation strategies for training and competition, motivation and meaningful goal setting, visualization and performance planning, concentration and mental focusing, coping skill strategies for dealing with adversity, and, in general, issues pertaining to self-esteem development and student-athlete welfare.

ATHLETIC HONOR SOCIETY

The Athletic Honor Society, Spiritus Leonius (Spirit of the Lion), recognizes student-athletes for outstanding performance in athletics, academics, leadership, and community service.

SAAB

The Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) consists of one voting member and one or more alternates from each of Penn State’s 29 varsity athletic teams. SAAB meets monthly to discuss any new developments within the NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and the University that affect all student-athletes at Penn State.

Cheryl Anderson Learning Specialist

Sarah Krupp Academic Counselor

NAGLE CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM 1998 NCAA PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE The Nagle CHAMPS (Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success)/Life Skills Program has been a model program and a consulting resource for the NCAA since its inception in 1989.

The Life Skills Program was developed to better prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the athletic arena.

SPEAKERS BUREAU

The Speaker’s Bureau Program provides Penn State student-athletes with the opportunity to develop and utilize public presentation skills while giving back to the community.

PENN PAL PROGRAM

The “Penn” Pal Program enables student-athletes to correspond, on a monthly basis, with fourth-, fifth-, and sixth-grade students in local school districts.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

The Institute provides opportunities for student-athletes to assess their leadership styles and experiences, to develop and enhance their leadership skills, and to determine what public service leadership means to them.

SHADOW PROGRAM

The goal of the program is to give elementary and middle school students the opportunity to tour campus, visit college classes, and interact with student-athletes on a one-to-one basis.

THON

Dance Marathon, often referred to as THON, is the largest student-run philanthropy in the nation, raising more than $59 million for the Four Diamonds Fund and children’s cancer research since its inception in 1973.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT DIRECTORY

PENN STATE ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION/SUPPORT

Tim Curley Director of Athletics

Dave Baker Assistant Athletic Director

Mark Bodenschatz Associate Athletic Director

Jan Bortner Assistant Athletic Director

John Bove Compliance Coordinator

Dr. Kristine Clark Director of Sports Nutrition

Ken Cutler Director of Athletic Development

Director Donor Events & Stewardship

Susan DelaneyScheetz Assoc. Athletic Dir.

Bruce Ellis Assistant Athletic Director

Ken Hickman Director All-Sports Museum

Bob Hudzik Supervisor, Athletic Fields

Jennifer James Assistant Athletic Director

Rich Kaluza Associate Athletic Director

Scott Kretchmar NCAA Faculty Representative

Bud Meredith Director of Ticket Operations

Russ Mushinsky Dir., Morgan Acad.

Support Center

Greg Myford Associate Athletic Director

Jeff Nelson Assistant Athletic Director

ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION

John Nitardy Director of Major Gifts/Interim Nittany Lion Club Director

Nikki Potoczny Asst. Director Nittany Lion Club

Tim Curley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1086 Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . .athletic_director@athletics.psu.edu Susan Delaney-Scheetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1104 Associate Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sds5@psu.edu Mark Bodenschatz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3489 Associate Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mab163@psu.edu Mark Sherburne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3404 Associate Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mqs3@psu.edu Jan Bortner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0420 Assistant Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jeb12@psu.edu Bruce Ellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3404 Assistant Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bee1@psu.edu

BUSINESS/FINANCE

Rick Kaluza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-2139 Associate Athletic Director for Finance . . . . . . . . . . .rck11@psu.edu

MARKETING/PROMOTIONS

Greg Myford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Associate Athletic Director/Business Relations . . . .gjm14@psu.edu Jeff Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-8140 Marketing & Promotions Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . .jxf20@psu.edu

COMPLIANCE

John Bove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-8048 Compliance Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jab11@psu.edu

DEVELOPMENT

Ken Cutler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-9462 Director of Development for Athletics . . . . . . . . . . .kmc2@psu.edu Michelle Davidson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-9462 Director of Donor Events & Stewardship . . . . . . . . .oyd3@psu.edu Nikki Potoczny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-9462 Asst. Director, Nittany Lion Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . .nlw10@psu.edu John Nitardy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7664 Director of Major Gifts/Interim Nittany Lion Club Director jdn13@psu.edu RJ Gimbel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-5576 Major Gifts Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rjg20@psu.edu Mark Muhlhauser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .867-1598 Major Gifts Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mam83@psu.edu Bob White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3143 Assoc. Dir. for Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .blw6@psu.edu Mike Milliron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-9462 Student-Athlete Development Coordinator . . . . .mjm540@psu.edu

ATHLETIC OPERATIONS

Dave Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0270 Asst. AD, Administrative & Business Services . . . . . . .dlb3@psu.edu Jennifer James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3471 Assistant Athletic Director/Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .jw7@psu.edu Amy O’Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-2150 Events Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .aeo106@psu.edu Bob Hudzik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-7071 Supervisor of Athletic Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rqh4@psu.edu Fred Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-1138 Rec Hall Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .fwb2@psu.edu

56 PENN STATE 2009-2010 MEN’S GYMNASTICS

Erikka Runkle Human Resources Manager

Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli

Director of Athletic Medicine

PENN STATE QUICK FACTS

Mark Sherburne Associate Athletic Director

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .University Park, Pa. Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1855 Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42,294 Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Big Ten Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blue & White Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nittany Lions President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dr. Graham Spanier Athletic Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tim Curley Dick Bartolomea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-2781 Multi-Sport Facility Director/Sports Camps Dir.. . . . .rqb7@psu.edu Erikka Runkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-4991 Human Resources Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .edw115@psu.edu

MORGAN ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

Russ Mushinsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-0407 Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rtm45@psu.edu Dr. Dave Yukelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-0407 Coordinator Sports Psychology Services . . . . . . . . . . . .y39@psu.edu

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Jeff Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Assistant Athletic Director/Communications . . . . . . .jtn4@psu.edu Susan Bedsworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Asst. Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sjb5001@psu.edu Pat Donghia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Asst. Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pad11@psu.edu Kris Petersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Asst. Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kap18@psu.edu Stephanie Petulla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Assoc. Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . .sam252@psu.edu John Regenfuss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-7993 Asst. Communications Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jmr49@psu.edu Brian Siegrist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Asst. Communications Dir./Creative Director . . . . . . .tbs1@psu.edu Jeremy Fallis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Communications Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jsf16@psu.edu Justin Lafleur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Communications Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jal47@psu.edu Barry Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Publications Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .bwj1@psu.edu Michele Kopec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Graphic Designer, Athletic Administration . . . . . . .mnk10@psu.edu Mark Selders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-1757 Staff Photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mts14@psu.edu

TICKET OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-800-NITTANY

Bud Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0971 Director of Ticketing Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wim1@psu.edu Jeanne Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0971 Ticket Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .jms45@psu.edu

SPORTS MEDICINE

Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-3566 Dir. of Athletic Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .wsebastianelli@psu.edu Dr. Doug Aukerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-4054 Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .daukerman@psu.edu

Michelle Davidson

Jeanne Smith Ticket Manager

Bob White Assoc. Director of Athletic Development

Dr. Roberta Millard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-3566 Team Physician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rlm8@psu.edu Dr. Paul Sherbondy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-3566 Team Orthopedic Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

George Salvaterra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0773 Head Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gfs2@psu.edu Dr. Kristine Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-8107 Director of Sports Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .klc5@psu.edu

ALL-SPORTS MUSEUM

Ken Hickman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-5577 Director of All-Sports Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .krh132@psu.edu

HEAD COACHES

Beth Alford-Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3146 M&W Cross Country/Track & Field . . . . . . . . . . . .bxa10@psu.edu Todd Doebler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-3487 Men’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tcd10@psu.edu Ed DeChellis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-5494 Men’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pdb3@psu.edu Barry Gorman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7477 Men’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tbg1@psu.edu John Hargis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-5554 Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving . . . . . . . . . .jlh60@psu.edu Suzanne Isidor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7470 Women’s Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sdw114@psu.edu Randy Jepson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-8421 Men’s Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rlj3@psu.edu Emmanuil Kaidanov . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7465 M/W Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .egk1@psu.edu Charlene Morett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7467 Field Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cxm12@psu.edu Greg Nye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7469 Men’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gan2@psu.edu Joe Paterno . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .865-0412 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ssg1@psu.edu Mark Pavlik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7464 Men’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .mtp7@psu.edu Robin Petrini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7472 Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rjp13@psu.edu Dawna Prevette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7479 Women’s Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .djp28@psu.edu Russ Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7474 Women’s Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rdr5@psu.edu Steve Shephard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7461 Women’s Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ses13@psu.edu Denise St. Pierre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-2396 Women’s Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .dxs10@psu.edu Cael Sanderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7460 Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cns11@psu.edu Glenn Thiel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-7476 Men’s Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .gft1@psu.edu Erica Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0842 Women’s Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .emw13@psu.edu Coquese Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-2672 Women’s Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .cmw25@psu.edu Robbie Wine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863-0239 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .rpw10@psu.edu