Beast of East

Matt Stolpinski just looks like a wrestler.

A shaved head accentuates his cauliflower ears while a compact, well-muscled frame suggests zero body fat.

Stolpinski's mug shot in the Navy media guide practically screams mean and nasty as he sports a scowl on his face and a burning fire in his eyes.

Navy head coach Bruce Burnett said such appearances are both deceiving and revealing.

"Matt is actually the nicest kid in the world - very warm and engaging," Burnett said. "However, put him on the mat and it's like a switch goes off. He turns into a real animal."

Stolpinski has used a dedicated work ethic and...