Steven Rodrigues wrestles Nebraska's Austin Wilson at the Big Ten Championships (Photo/Mark Beshey, The Guillotine)"He is an example of what you can accomplish through hard work, sacrifice, passion, positive attitude, and integrity. He is the perfect addition to the Stanford wrestling family and will definitely have a positive impact on the entire program."
Rodrigues will assist the staff in all areas of the program, focusing on the middle weights.
Illinois' starter at 165 pounds in 2015-16, Rodrigues secured All-America honors by placing fifth at the NCAA Championships in New York City. He took third at the Big Ten Championships as a senior, boasting a 30-5 record.
He also won the Reno Tournament of Champions, while leading the Fighting Illini in major decision on the year (11).
Rodrigues, who is a native of Mount Kisco, New York, was a sports management major at Illinois. He is a three-time Big Ten All-Academic selection.
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