In conversation, Joey McKenna gives off a vibe of California cool, a relaxed, care-free attitude and amiable personality that would be a perfect fit on a Pacific Ocean beach.
But two years into a college career that saw him become Stanford's first-ever freshman All-American, McKenna gave up the warmth of the West Coast for Ohio winters and a chance to be on perhaps the country's best team - moving about 2,500 miles closer to home.
McKenna, a Blair product, transferred from Stanford to Ohio State for his junior season. He will be wrestling at 141 pounds on Sunday likely against former Clearview standout and Rutgers sophomore Mike VanBrill.