Wrestling Blogs - Alex Clemsen


Wrestling's Fight

Alex Clemsen | Profile
December 12, 2007

So my first blog may not have gone as well as I had hoped. My intensions were only to vent a little and inform as many as I could about the University Oregon's decision to drop wrestling.

However, it seems that i may have offended a few readers, enough for them to respond strongly. I respect everyone's opinion who weighed in on my post, its their right. I may have attacked the situation from a different angle, one that some do not like. Just know that I am only here for the promotion of wrestling. With… more »

My First Civil War

Alex Clemsen | Profile
December 8, 2007

I just got back home to Corvallis, Oregon from my first ever Civil War Dual Meet. The match took place in the nostalgic McArthur Court, on the campus of the University Oregon. Oregon State, the team I coach for, won the dual 23-14.

However, this dual was bitter sweet. I have heard about the Oregon State - Oregon rivalry since I first began discussing the possible coaching position with Jim Zalesky. Everyone told me how intense the rivalry was and how deep the loyalties ran. So many spoke of how hard the athletes compete, and how… more »