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Staff Photo by Barbara J. Perenic David Taylor of Graham reacts after defeating Manuel Cintron of Alliance at 135 pounds to become a four-time Ohio state wrestling champion Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

By Kermit Rowe, Staff Writer Updated 1:17 AM Tuesday, June 9, 2009

It’s been a much longer road than all-everything Graham High School wrestler David Taylor had ever expected, but now that he’s finally reached its end, he’d grateful for the journey.

Taylor announced Monday, June 8, that he has accepted a full-ride scholarship to wrestle for Penn State University and its new head coach, Cael Sanderson.

The four-time state champion and two-time national champ has originally committed to Iowa State University because of Sanderson. But Sanderson announced in April that he was leaving his alma mater to take over the Nittany Lions program. That left Taylor in limbo for a time, until Iowa State released him from his commitment. Then the entire recruiting process Taylor thought was finished started back up again.

Taylor finished his Falcons career with a 180-2 record, becoming just the 17th wrestler to win four state titles. He’s also the only four-time winner at the prestigious Ironman Tournament.

This past weekend, he was in Stillwater, Okla., to receive the 2009 Dave Schultz National High School Excellence Award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

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Where did David attend Jr. High School?

Charles D. Smith
12:45 AM, 6/13/2009

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Welcome aboard David! What a great summer so far for the Lions wrestling team. The Alton twins and now Taylor, the future's looking bright in State College.

Kevin
8:25 AM, 6/10/2009

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Congratulations, David, and welcome to the Penn State family. We look forward to cheering you on to success! WE ARE!!!

Penn Stater in Columbus
1:00 PM, 6/9/2009

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A great young man chooses a special place to wrestle. A perfect storm is brewing for Penn State wrestling. Welcome to State College David.

Dan S
10:52 AM, 6/9/2009

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Best of Luck David!

As an alum, I'm excited to see you at PSU as I've enjoyed watching your career here in Ohio.

You and Matt Derlam will be able to talk as homebodies when you get to State College.

Joe
9:25 AM, 6/9/2009

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