2007-08: Posted a 2-4 record wrestling unattached while redshirting his freshman season .. Top showing was a second-place finish at the Ashland Eagle Open.

HIGH SCHOOL: 145-26 career record at Commack High School in Commack, N.Y. ... 40-5 record his senior season ... A 2006 NHSCA Junior National All-American ... Commack High School's first four-time All-County selection ... Sixth in state in 2007 ... 2005 New York freestyle and greco champion ... Third in state freestyle meet in 2006 ... Named team-captain in 2007 ... Five-time letterwinner in wrestling (competed on varsity wrestling team as an eighth grader) ... Also lettered in cross country and track.

PERSONAL: A physical education major ... Son of Donald and Shirley Fennell ... Has one sister, Lisa (24).