Overwhelming Pressure: Cornell's Gabe Dean Emerges in His Freshman Season into the Top 10
One of the big stories in New York college wrestling thus far is the impressive performance of Cornell's freshman class. Four rookies earned spots in the starting lineup and all are nationally ranked -- (Mark Grey 11th at 133, Brian Realbuto 11th at 157, Dylan Palacio 18th at 165 and Gabe Dean 6th at 184). Each member of the quartet made the podium at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, with Dean winning it all. The following shares more about Dean's journey from high school football star to top 10 wrestler.