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Rutgers wrestling: Goal now is national champs, not just All-Americans | 9 things to know

Wrestling is all about weights, but Rutgers coach Scott Goodale is cautious not to weigh his team down with preseason expectations.

With a lineup featuring at least five legitimate All-American contenders, potential exists for Rutgers to have the best season in program history.

"There are a lot of expectations from fans, from wrestling people, and from our team," Goodale said. "And that's a good thing. I don't know why you would ever want to be involved in this if there is not expectations placed on you and your program. I get that. I feel that outside noise.