“Sammy Alvarez has left the program (for now). The team's starter at 141 pounds has struggled to make weight the last two seasons and moved up a class this year to make the cut more attainable. Still, it's been an issue and my understanding is that this may be his final straw. The Rutgers staff wants to work it out, but for now one of the team's top wrestlers and the one with a TON of potential is not considered to be on the roster. He'll be replaced by Joey Olivieri. “
Rutgers, top wrestler part ways ... for now
With its first Big Ten dual Friday, Rutgers will be without a former All-American.
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