Nick Suriano: I love Rutgers '100 times more' than Penn State

With a full season in the books, Nick Suriano seems quite pleased with his decision to transfer from Penn State to Rutgers last season.

Suriano, a four-time NJSIAA wrestling champion at Bergen Catholic, became the Scarlet Knights' first NCAA wrestling finalist in March.

He was named Rutgers' male Sophomore Athlete of the Year at the athletic department's annual R Awards banquet on Tuesday. During his acceptance speech, he told the crowd, "I love this place 100 times more than Penn State."

Suriano also named the Bauer Male Athlete of the Year, and the wrestling team was named the Team of the Year.

Northern Highlands graduate Nicholas Gravina was named the True Grit Award winner and Male RLA Knights in Action Award winner.