The junior forward leads the Nittany Lions in goals and points so far this season, but that doesn't surprise his team.
"There are things more important than wrestling, and we love wrestling. But family is one of those things which spending time with them when you can is an important thing."
Wouldn't a parade be better with some touches of Penn State?
The Nittany Lions ended their Minnesota road trip with a 3-1 record.
Saturday's matchup at Beaver Stadium topped out at 8.7 million viewers on ABC.
Following two strong season-opening performances, Penn State wrestling sophomore Greg Kerkvliet is this week's Big Ten Wrestler of the Week.