Andrew Weaver 

Hometown: Tyrone, PA 

Highschool: Tyrone Area High School 

Major: Criminal Justice 

Year: Sophomore 

Sport(s): Wrestling 

What made you want to attend Penn State Altoona? 

Penn State Altoona is close to home, and the campus is nice and small. 

How did you get your start in your sport? 

I started in kindergarten after my brother started wrestling. 

What are some of your favorite memories from your time as a Penn State Altoona student-athlete so far? 

Seeing NCAA and world champs at different tournaments we've been to last year and this year. 

Do you have any mentors or role models at Penn State Altoona? If so, how have they helped you improve as a person? 

Frank Zaffino for his positive attitude that rubs off and Coach Simington for his help in improving my technique as a wrestler. 

Outside of sports, what do you hope to accomplish during your time at Penn State Altoona? 

I hope to build connections and retain all the knowledge I learn and more. 

What career role would you like to have in the future? How is Penn State Altoona helping you reach that goal? 

I will be a Pennsylvania State Trooper after my time here. A criminal justice major will help me fully understand the system and hopefully help with future promotions. 

What advice would you give to a freshman student-athlete? 

Balance is important. Being a student-athlete is as hard as they say it is.  

Rapid Fire 

-Who is your favorite professional and collegiate sports team?   Iowa Hawkeyes Wrestling 

-Who is your favorite professional athlete?    Khamzat Chimaev and Buvaisar Saitiev 

-Do you have any pregame rituals?   Not really 

-Altoona Pizza: yay or nay?     Nay 

-What is your go-to order at Port Sky?     Southwest chicken salad and chocolate milk 

-Outside of playing sports, what are your hobbies?   Xbox 

-What would your teammates say you are famous for doing?     Low singles