Landon Sidun is only a high school junior — but he’s already one of the top wrestling recruits in the country.In this Locked On Nittany Lions exclusive, host Zach Seyko sits down with the top 3 national prospect from Norwin High School (PA) to discuss:- What it’s like being recruited by Penn State, Iowa, and Oklahoma State- Why Cale Sanderson and Penn State’s dominance make a lasting impression- His goals to win NCAA and Olympic gold — and how he’s already preparing- How Pennsylvania wrestling shaped him into an elite competitor- His mindset, favorite positions, recent injury comeback, and who he trains with now (including Nico Megaludis)Sidun is the total package: humble, driven, and obsessed with greatness. Don’t miss this preview of a future NCAA star.Become an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at www.monarchmoney.com/lockedoncollege for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatewrestling #collegewrestling #bigtenwrestling #ncaawrestling #lockedon #wrestlingKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=100:00 – Intro: Meet Landon Sidun, Top 2027 Recruit01:30 – Early Recruiting: What Stands Out to Sidun02:30 – Talking to Penn State, Iowa, OK State is Surreal04:00 – What Sidun Looks for in a College Program05:15 – Why Penn State’s NCAA & World Success Appeals to Him06:30 – What He Wants from Visits & Coaching Relationships08:00 – Monarch Money Sponsor Read09:00 – Pennsylvania Wrestling Culture Made Him Who He Is10:30 – Long-Term Impressions of Penn State Wrestling11:30 – Lightweight Development at PSU: RBY, Lilledahl, Zain12:45 – Training Partners: Magaludis, Phipps, RTC Experience14:00 – What Separates Sidun from Other Lightweights15:00 – Staying Hungry at the Top of His Class16:00 – Areas of Improvement: Patience, Setups, Fundamentals17:30 – Injury Setback: How He Handled Missing Postseason19:00 – Mental Growth from Adversity20:00 – His Ideal College Start: Redshirt or Immediate Impact?21:00 – Long-Term Goals: NCAA Champ → Olympic Gold22:00 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle: Loves Both, Lives to Compete23:00 – Wrestling Style Breakdown: Explosive, Aggressive, Clutch23:45 – Legacy Goals: “I Want to Be Known as the Toughest Guy”

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