“When I came here, my goal was to win four national titles. I knew it was going to be tough, but I’ve had great coaching and I’ve had great game plans for my matches.” - Logan Stieber
LOGAN’S RUN
Ohio State standout Logan Stieber looking to become just 4th wrestler to capture 4 NCAA titles
By Craig Sesker Ohio State senior Logan Stieber is
used to accomplishing amazing feats on the wrestling mat. But this season could top them all. Stieber not only has a chance to become just the fourth wrestler in the 85- year history of the NCAA Championships to win four individual national titles. He has a chance to lead his Buckeye
team to its first NCAA team title in school history. “We have an opportunity to do some-
thing really special this year,” Stieber said. “This could definitely be the best team in the history of Ohio State. We have a chance to do that, and we can do it. It’s exciting. Being an individual champ is great, but to win as a team would be amazing.” Stieber has excelled for a strong Ohio
State program that has thrived under Coach Tom Ryan, who led the Buckeyes to second-place NCAA finishes in 2008 and 2009. “Logan’s an example in every way,”
Ryan said. “From academically to social- ly, his work ethic, his ability to stay hum- ble, and his leadership as a team mem- ber – he’s set a tremendous standard here. We are very fortunate to have him in our program. He’s also shown potential recruits the proof that freshmen can win an NCAA title at Ohio State.”
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Ohio State’s Logan Stieber overcame an early season loss to Cadet World champ Zain Retherford of Penn State to win his third NCAA title in 2014. Stieber downed Retherford in the Big Ten and NCAA tournaments. Tony Rotundo photo.
Stieber is now one step away from join-
ing Oklahoma State’s Pat Smith, Iowa State’s Cael Sanderson and Cornell’s Kyle Dake in the exclusive club of four- time NCAA champions. “Logan definitely has the capability of winning four,” Ryan said. “That’s why I was jumping around like a madman when he won his first title. I’m really excited to see him have the opportunity to do that.”
So how does Stieber maintain his focus
and keep his composure as he pursues his fourth NCAA title? “I’ve been very lucky to have great coaches who have guided me and helped me keep things in perspective,” Stieber said. “My coaches will keep me on the same plan and make sure I stay focused. I am just taking it day-by-day, but I’m hav-
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