That 7th grader is exceptional...I am from NY and Zack Ryder has been a kid that everyone expected to be very good. I am just not sure anyone thought it would happen this quickly..But, given his work ethic and natural talent, there has always been a feeling that it was a question of how many, not if, he'd eventually be a state titlist.
That was also the third time this season they have wrestled. So, after a while both guys kind of get a feel for what the other likes to do and because of that familiarity, the margin tends to be a little closer.
As far as Stevo and college, until given a reason to think otherwise, I'd say 99 percent to NC State. His club coach is Frank Popolizio and in recent years, Raleigh has become a popular destination among upstate New Yorkers.
I cannot speak for what his dad may have done in the past, but in the time I have known the family, they have always come across like humble, unassuming people...As was already stated, the video was meant to be fun; it was never about promoting their kid and they regret doing it in hindsight.