From 'the lost year' to 7-time national champs: How one man, season shaped Penn State wrestling SOURCE: www.collegian.psu.edu March 27, 2018
The 1978-79 season has been dubbed "the lost year" for Penn State wrestling. Penn State posted just a 2-11 record that season. It was the worst year in the history of the storied program. It was also one of the most important. Prior to the 78-79 season, Penn State averaged 10 wins a year over the previous five seasons and had three top-10 finishes in the NCAA tournament during that span. Then, things unraveled in a hurry. Comments |