2014-2015 Wrestling Roster
Riddick, Elliot
Elliot Riddick
- Class:
- Junior
- Eligibility:
- So.
- Weight:
- 197
- Major:
- Computer Engineering
- Hometown:
- Whitehall, Pa.
- High School:
- Bethlehem Catholic
Bio
Why Lehigh? “Because I liked the atmosphere of the wrestling team and how well I got along with everyone.”
On Coach Santoro: “He is a really good and genuine person who cares for you on and off the mat.”
In 2014-15: Moved up two weight classes to 197… qualified for second straight NCAA Tournament with fourth place showing at EIWA Championships… went 17-13 against challenging schedule… earned strong victories over Northwestern’s Alex Polizzi and Harvard’s James Fox… finished with eight bonus wins… opened season by winning title at Clarion Knight Point Open… finished fourth at the Southern Scuffle.
In 2013-14: Won starting spot at 174… went 25-12 with eight bonus wins… qualified for NCAA Championships with third place finish at EIWA Championships… reached the round of 12 at NCAAs, falling one win short of All-America status… won six bouts by major decision… placed fourth at season-opening Clarion Knight Point Open.
In 2012-13: Deferred eligibility… went 18-9 competing unattached in open tournaments… bounced back from early season injury to place in three tournaments… completed season by winning 174 pound title at the National Collegiate Open… also placed fifth at Wilkes and F&M Opens.
In secondary school: Ranked No. 72 overall by Intermat … accumulated a career record of 141-26 … Won a Pennsylvania AA State Title as a senior at 170 lbs. … placed fourth at states at 160 lbs. his junior season…won district and regional titles as a junior and senior … took second at both Super 32 and Beast of the East … placed third at the Walsh Ironman.
Personal: Son of Charles and Colleen Riddick… sister Tamara.
CAREER RECORD
Getting to know Elliot
Major and Why: Computer engineering; I’m going to use my knowledge to invent stuff
Favorite Place on Campus: Rathbone
Favorite Food: All food that is not green
Favorite Color: I don’t have one, but purple is cool
Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem and Jimi Hendrix
Favorite Movie: Gladiator and Kung Fu Panda
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones and Regular Show
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete in another Sport: Dwyane Wade
Hobbies: Master at all video games and make music
Magazine Cover I’d Like to Be On: GQ
Place I’d Like to Visit: England
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Talk to dolphins
Dream Job: Inventor
If I Didn’t Wrestle, I Would Play: Basketball
On Coach Santoro: “He is a really good and genuine person who cares for you on and off the mat.”
In 2014-15: Moved up two weight classes to 197… qualified for second straight NCAA Tournament with fourth place showing at EIWA Championships… went 17-13 against challenging schedule… earned strong victories over Northwestern’s Alex Polizzi and Harvard’s James Fox… finished with eight bonus wins… opened season by winning title at Clarion Knight Point Open… finished fourth at the Southern Scuffle.
In 2013-14: Won starting spot at 174… went 25-12 with eight bonus wins… qualified for NCAA Championships with third place finish at EIWA Championships… reached the round of 12 at NCAAs, falling one win short of All-America status… won six bouts by major decision… placed fourth at season-opening Clarion Knight Point Open.
In 2012-13: Deferred eligibility… went 18-9 competing unattached in open tournaments… bounced back from early season injury to place in three tournaments… completed season by winning 174 pound title at the National Collegiate Open… also placed fifth at Wilkes and F&M Opens.
In secondary school: Ranked No. 72 overall by Intermat … accumulated a career record of 141-26 … Won a Pennsylvania AA State Title as a senior at 170 lbs. … placed fourth at states at 160 lbs. his junior season…won district and regional titles as a junior and senior … took second at both Super 32 and Beast of the East … placed third at the Walsh Ironman.
Personal: Son of Charles and Colleen Riddick… sister Tamara.
CAREER RECORD
| Overall | Dual | PCT | Bonus | Tournaments | |
| 2012-13 | Deferred | Eligibility | 1st NCO, 5th Wilkes, 5th F&M Open, | ||
| 2013-14 | 25-12 | 11-5 | .676 | 8 | 3rd EIWA, 4th Clarion |
| 2014-15 | 17-13 | 6-8 | .560 | 7 | 4th EIWA, 1st Clarion, 4th Scuffle |
| Total | 42-25 | 17-13 | .621 | 15 |
Getting to know Elliot
Major and Why: Computer engineering; I’m going to use my knowledge to invent stuff
Favorite Place on Campus: Rathbone
Favorite Food: All food that is not green
Favorite Color: I don’t have one, but purple is cool
Favorite Musical Artist: Eminem and Jimi Hendrix
Favorite Movie: Gladiator and Kung Fu Panda
Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones and Regular Show
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Pro Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Favorite Athlete in another Sport: Dwyane Wade
Hobbies: Master at all video games and make music
Magazine Cover I’d Like to Be On: GQ
Place I’d Like to Visit: England
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Talk to dolphins
Dream Job: Inventor
If I Didn’t Wrestle, I Would Play: Basketball
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