Connor Pierce shares his journey from growing up in Erie, Pennsylvania, to becoming part of the Penn State wrestling brotherhood. In this interview, Pierce talks about starting wrestling in first grade, choosing wrestling over football, his favorite high school wrestling memory, beating an Ohio State wrestler at the Edinboro Open, and the recruiting visit that convinced him Penn State was the place to be.

He also opens up about meeting Cael Sanderson, the culture inside the Penn State wrestling room, the bond between teammates, and why fans should know that behind his smile, he has put in serious work.

Chapters:

0:00 Meet Connor Pierce

0:04 Growing Up in Erie, PA

0:33 How Connor Started Wrestling

1:05 Choosing Wrestling Over Football

1:29 Favorite High School Wrestling Memory

1:54 Wrestling at the Edinboro Open

2:20 Beating an Ohio State Wrestler

2:36 Why Penn State Was Different

2:48 First Impressions of the Team

3:06 Meeting Max Dean and Cael Sanderson

3:41 The Message That Sold Him on Penn State

4:02 Penn State’s Brotherhood

4:25 Competing With Friends at the Same Weight

4:41 What Fans Should Know About Connor Pierce

4:50 Ready to Get Back on the Mat

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