Bio

BEFORE EMMANUEL... Ruggiero was a two-sport athlete at Manhasset High School (Manhasset, N.Y.)...played two years of lacrosse and wrestled for all four years...received the Naussa County Officials Unsung Hero Award...named a two-time All-Conference wrestler...Eagle Scout.

Major: undecided

Career Aspirations: to be a lawyer

Favorite Movie: The Brave Little Toaster

Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby

Favorite Pre-game Meal: sausage egg and cheese with hot sauce

Most Exciting Athletic Experience: winning a state championship in 2010