Injury Update: What Penn State Wrestling HC Said About Tyler Kasak’s Status

Penn State wants Kasak back as soon as possible, not just for the team, but for Kasak individually.

If healthy, Kasak has as good a chance as anybody of winning a national title.

WHAT CAEL SAID

Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Cael Sanderson

Here’s what Sanderson said about Kasak in his post-dual meet presser. 

“We’re not entirely sure yet,” he said. “Obviously we have a long time before the conference (tournament) and whatever, but he should be good to go. He’s a tough dude… if he’s falling down like that and he’s hurting, he’s hurting, obviously.”

So it sounds like, at worst, Kasak will be ready for the Big Ten Championships, which are scheduled for March 8-9 in Evanston, Illinois.

INJURIES ARE, UNFORTUNATELY, NOTHING NEW FOR KASAK

Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Tyler Kasak

Unfortunately, Kasak has been banged up multiple times over the past nine days. Against Iowa Jan. 31, he got cut, which led to one of the most iconic images in Penn State wrestling history.

Against Michigan a week later, he went into concussion protocol again but was able to finish and win the match.

Penn State Wrestling: Tyler Kasak Wins, Forced to Take Blood Timeout For 2nd Straight Bout

But this time, he wasn’t able to continue.

Kasak’s health will certainly be worth monitoring.

No. Penn State takes on Ohio State Friday, Feb. 14 in Columbus. The dual meet is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.