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Discuss (0 comments)May 23, 2008NDSU's Jacob Bryce named CoSIDA Academic All-District
FARGO, N.D. -- North Dakota State wrestler Jacob Bryce was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 University Division men's at-large team by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday, May 22. Bryce, a 197-pound junior from Glenwood, Minn., has a 3.85 cumulative grade-point average majoring in business administration with minors in agribusiness and ag systems management. He advances to the national ballot for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America? at-large team to be announced Tuesday, June 10. Bryce is a two-time NCAA Division I national qualifier and two-time All-Western Wrestling Conference performer. He was 15-12 this year and is 51-31 in his career. He has been selected to the National Al
Augustana adds two recruits
Augustana College wrestling coach Jason Reitmeier announced that Brian Schultz of Belle Fourche, S.D., and Bryan Otto of Inkom, Idaho, have signed national letters of intent to attend Augustana and wrestle for the Vikings. Schultz was a four-year letterwinner and three-year starter at Belle Fourche High School. A three-time All-Black Hills Conference selection, Schultz was named the Broncs' most valuable wrestler for the final 3 seasons of his career. He posted a 44-3 record as a senior while finishing third at the Class A state tournament. As a junior, he went 41-7 and finished fifth at the state tournament. "Brian will add depth to our upper weights," Reitmeier said. "Brian is a very hard worker and a very determined kid. He has wor
Walsh named head coach at Pacific
FOREST GROVE -- Pacific University Director of Athletics Ken Schumann has announced that Severin Walsh will become the next head coach of the Pacific men's and women's wrestling program. Walsh comes to Pacific after two seasons as the top graduate assistant coach at St. Cloud State University, a NCAA Division II program in St. Cloud, Minn. Walsh replaces Scott Miller, who announced his retirement from coaching in March after six years leading the Boxers. Walsh is the ninth coach in the history of the program. "I am honored that I was chosen to be the next coach," Walsh said. "I would like to thank President (Phil) Creighton and Ken Schumann for hiring me. It means a lot to me that they have the confidence in me to take on the position
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This week the Brute Adidas studios of TDR will be filled with memories of the past and some hopes for the future. Our guests range in age from 28 to 99 years old. Quite the span of wrestling history. Over the years I've learned that riches in the sport of wrestling come from a variety of sources. Championships, All American honors, recognition by your peers, induction in to our various halls and museums and by the young people our coaches touch that propel them to even higher goals than we ever imagined. Our guests this week have one thing in common- They took the time to touch the lives and leave their mark on the souls of those they have coached. Thank you for impacting these athletes, these young people for they have evolved in to wh
McCormick earns honor for third consecutive year
Columbia, Mo. -- Recent Missouri graduate Tyler McCormick (Leawood, Kan.) was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Seven Men's At-Large Team as announced today by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). The accolade is the third straight for the Tiger wrester who carried a 3.95 cumulative grade-point average through his senior year. A two-time All-American, McCormick received a degree in business management and was recently awarded one of 29 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships. McCormick finished his collegiate wrestling career with a 77-43 record. Wrestling at 133 pounds, McCormick took 2008 Big 12 runner-up honors after knocking off then No. 1 ranked Coleman Scott of Oklahoma State and Oklahoma's Bri
Former All-Pro lineman roughen it without helmet, pads
Six-time NCAA wrestling champion and former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Carlton Haselrig of Johnstown, Pa.
Olympics: Jantzen aims for 145.5 pound wrestling title
Former SWR star ready for final quest By Joe Werkmeister Jantzen Jesse Jantzen can still recall sitting in front of his television watching the 1988 Olympic Games in South Korea.
Former HHS wrestling coach entering OVAC Hall of Fame - Hillsboro Times Gazette
Former HHS wrestling coach entering OVAC Hall of FameHillsboro Times Gazette,?OH?- 1 hour agoOne of his proteges won a Big 10 championship and others were place-winners in the NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA national tournaments. ...
McCook Bison Wrestling Camp June 30-July 1 - McCook Daily Gazette
McCook Bison Wrestling Camp June 30-July 1McCook Daily Gazette,?NE?- 10 minutes agoThe camp will feature guest instructors University of Nebraska-Omaha wrestlers Todd Meneely (four times Nebraska state champion and two time NCAA Division ...
UFC 84 PREVIEW: Expect a rich card, ill will
Once critcized for being lazy, B.J. Penn is now described as mature and enthused Sean Sherk is known for his cardio, but it will take more than that to down Penn Ortiz's powerful wrestling skills may carry him ...
Arizona State reinstates wrestling program
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State University Vice President for Athletics Lisa Love announced Friday that the athletic department is fully reinstating the sport of varsity wrestling, effective immediately, due to financial support from local civic leadership. The reinstatement of wrestling gives ASU 21 sports in its varsity athletic program. "It is with great pleasure that I announce the reinstatement of the varsity sport of wrestling at ASU," says Love. "The wrestling community, both locally and nationally, accepted this as a challenge to do something wonderful for the sport. ASU is forever grateful for that passion and unwavering support. Something special is happening on our campus thanks to civic leadership that cares deeply about ASU wr
Gone batty: Team deals pitcher for baseball bats
Even though small independent baseball leagues notoriously try to draw fans with promotions like "vasectomy night" and "midget wrestling," two teams had good reasons to swap a right-handed pitcher for 10 bats.
Pienaar Selected Academic All-District - EMU Eagles
EMU EaglesPienaar Selected Academic All-DistrictEMU Eagles,?MI?- 1 hour agoEastern Michigan University senior wrestler Charlie Pienaar (Trafford, Pa.-Trafford) was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District IV at-large ...
ASU wrestling has reinstatement money
Ten days after cutting three sports to relieve pressure on its athletic department operating budget, Arizona State fully reinstated wrestling on Friday.
Niday signs with West Liberty - Huntington Herald Dispatch
Niday signs with West LibertyHuntington Herald Dispatch,?WV?- 1 hour agoWest Liberty is an NCAA Division II school. The Hilltoppers placed 17th in the nationals in 2008 and had two wrestlers make All-American -- Chris Gibbs ...
Iowa opponent to keep wrestling team
The Iowa wrestling program won’t need to find a replacement for Arizona State on its schedule for next season after all.
Discuss (0 comments)May 22, 2008Askren set for Olympic wrestling trials
It would be wise not to doubt Ben Askren. He is competing at the Olympic Trials in Las Vegas on June 13-15, and he has faced his share of doubters along the way.
Askren set for Olympic wrestling trials - Columbia Missourian
Askren set for Olympic wrestling trialsColumbia Missourian,?MO?- 48 minutes agoAskren adopted his ?funky? style, utilizing his unique ability as a scrambler to win NCAA national championships in 2006 and 2007. ...
Five champions among 12 signees for Mesa State wrestling team - Grand Junction Sentinel
Five champions among 12 signees for Mesa State wrestling teamGrand Junction Sentinel,?CO?- 1 hour agoPipher has four wrestlers who have stayed with the program since the first year: NCAA national qualifier Cole Johnson, Andy Laiminger, Tyrel Stout and ...
TNA News: New Video Show, Northeast PPV, TX Shows - Impact Wrestling News
TNA News: New Video Show, Northeast PPV, TX ShowsImpact Wrestling News?- 26 minutes agoNash, a former University of Tennessee center who went on to become a feature film star and multi-time world champion of professional wrestling, ...
Haselrig vs. Moreno completes May 31 EliteXC card - MMAjunkie.com
MMAjunkie.comHaselrig vs. Moreno completes May 31 EliteXC cardMMAjunkie.com,?OH?- 10 minutes agoby MMAjunkie.com Staff on May 22, 2008 at 11:12 am ET Former NFL Pro Bowler and the only six-time champion in NCAA wrestling history Carlton Haselrig (1-0) ...
Five champions among 12 signees for Mesa State wrestling team
Two junior college champions and three high school state champions have signed letters of intent to wrestle at Mesa State College.
Mules wrestling announces award winners - digitalBURG.com
Mules wrestling announces award winnersdigitalBURG.com,?MO?- 47 minutes agoThe Central Missouri Mules wrestling team presented its 2007-08 Team Awards at the team's recent banquet. The Mules also recognized their five members who ...
Bison Wrestler Jacob Bryce Named CoSIDA Academic All-District
FARGO, N.D.--North Dakota State wrestler Jacob Bryce was named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 7 University Division men's at-large team by the College Sports Information Directors of America on Thursday, May 22.Bryce, a 197-pound junior from Glenwood, Minn., has a 3.85 cumulative grade-point average majoring in business administration with minors in agribusiness and ag systems management. He advances to the national ballot for the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America® at-large team to be announced Tuesday, June 10.
Mules wrestling announces award winners
The Central Missouri Mules wrestling team presented its 2007-08 Team Awards at the team's recent banquet.
Severin Walsh Named Head Wrestling Coach - Pacific University Athletics
Pacific University AthleticsSeverin Walsh Named Head Wrestling CoachPacific University Athletics,?OR?- 50 minutes agoThe 2007-08 team finished with a cumulative 3.2 grade point average, eighth best among NCAA Division II wrestling teams, and saw John Sundgren, Westy Hanson ...
Former wrestler faces DUI charges
Former Penn State wrestler David P. Rella waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday after being charged with DUI in connection with an April traffic stop.
Hard work pays off for four college-bound FHS wrestlers
College-bound LHS athletes head for the library On a busy Monday, eight Liberty High seniors were let out of class for a visit to the library.
College-bound LHS athletes head for the library
Hard work pays off for four college-bound FHS wrestlers Normalcy has returned to the Fauquier High wrestling program.
Castner out as AD at UPJ - The Tribune-Democrat
Castner out as AD at UPJThe Tribune-Democrat,?PA?- 1 hour agoThe Mountain Cats wrestling team finished fourth at the NCAA Division II tournament, the men?s basketball team was the WVIAC regular-season champion and ...
Discuss (0 comments)May 21, 2008Hinkel named Rookie Coach of the Year
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue head wrestling coach Scott Hinkel was named the 2008 Amateur Wrestling News (AWN) Rookie Coach of the Year on Tuesday. Joining him with first-year honors were freshmen Luke Manuel, Logan Brown and A.J. Kissel, who were all named to the AWN Freshman All-American Team. Scott HinkelHinkel led the Boilermakers to a 10-8 dual record in his inaugural campaign, and the squad placed 30th at the 2008 NCAA Championships. He has been a significant part of Purdue wrestling for the last three decades, wrestling for the Old Gold and Black from 1984-to-1987, serving as an assistant coach in 1989 and 1990, again from 1993-to-2007, and then taking over as the Boilermakers' head coach in 2007. He's just the third coach in sc
Inland-area athletes wrestling with Title IX - Press-Enterprise
Inland-area athletes wrestling with Title IXPress-Enterprise,?CA?- 6 minutes agoDrouin was one victory away from placing at the NCAA wrestling championships this year, so he should be a sought-after commodity. "He's going to wait it out ...
WVU officials cope with APR penalties - Charleston Gazette
WVU officials cope with APR penaltiesCharleston Gazette,?WV?- 1 hour agoWhen the APR report was released, it showed West Virginia falling short of the required 925 score in rowing, wrestling and men's soccer. ...
Cal Poly Athletes of the Year: Day, Mendes take top annual Mustang honors
The two seniors - Day in track and Mendes in wrestling - are two of Cal Poly's most successful athletes ever Top, Sharon Day, seen in a home meet earlier this season, will be seeking her second NCAA title next ...
The two seniors ? Day in track and Mendes in wrestling ? are two ... - San Luis Obispo Tribune
The two seniors ? Day in track and Mendes in wrestling ? are two ...San Luis Obispo Tribune,?CA?- 59 minutes agoTop, Sharon Day, seen in a home meet earlier this season, will be seeking her second NCAA title next month. Right, Cal Poly wrestler Chad Mendes lost only ...
Texas exports its gymnasts - Houston Chronicle
Texas exports its gymnastsHouston Chronicle,?United States?- 2 hours agoBaseball, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, track and field and wrestling each produced larger average deficits. The median women's program produced $58100 to ...
Byers Named to the Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie First Team - CSTV.com
CSTV.comByers Named to the Amateur Wrestling News All-Rookie First TeamCSTV.com,?NY?- 34 minutes ago... 197-pounder Cayle Byers set a school record for wins by a freshman with 37 on his way to qualifying for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. ...
White collar battle at UFC 84 - Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet.caWhite collar battle at UFC 84Sportsnet.ca,?Canada?- 1 hour agoCarwin got into MMA after helping veteran fighter Ron Waterman, his former high school wrestling coach, with his wrestling. He soon fell in love with it, ...
Discuss (0 comments)May 20, 2008Wanless familiar with AD's hot seat - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
Wanless familiar with AD's hot seatWaterloo Cedar Falls Courier,?IA?- 15 minutes agoIn 1998, citing gender equity and budgetary concerns, Wanless and North Dakota discontinued wrestling. ?It was a painful experience and one I hope to never ...
Three more to be inducted into HOF - Steubenville Herald Star
Three more to be inducted into HOFSteubenville Herald Star,?OH?- 53 minutes agoCraig enjoyed an illustrious 26-year career as a head wrestling coach, including two seasons at Hillsboro (Ohio) High School, 18 years at Steubenville Big ...
Malia to finish at Oregon despite no wrestling - Billings Gazette
Malia to finish at Oregon despite no wrestlingBillings Gazette,? USA?- 2 hours ago... a former NCAA national champion at Nebraska, Malia will be in Billings June 16-18 as a clinician at the Heights Wrestling Camp at Skyview. ...
Jon Lester, Waking Up Every Hour & American Wrestling - May 20, 2008 - NCAA Double-A Zone
NCAA Double-A ZoneJon Lester, Waking Up Every Hour & American Wrestling - May 20, 2008NCAA Double-A Zone,?IN?- 55 minutes agoHaving spent some time on the cutting block, the American wrestling program has made the most of its opportunity to compete in the NCAA. ...
Rookie Honors - CSTV.com
CSTV.comRookie HonorsCSTV.com,?NY?- 1 hour agoPurdue head coach Scott Hinkel led the Boilermakers to a 30th-place finish at the NCAA Championships this year. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue head wrestling ...
Upper Iowa Wrestling Bestows Post-Season Accolades at Legends Dinner - CSTV.com
Upper Iowa Wrestling Bestows Post-Season Accolades at Legends DinnerCSTV.com,?NY?- 1 hour agoThe final award of the night, Outstanding Wrestler, went to the Peacocks' highest finisher at this year's NCAA Championships, Travis Eggers, who finished ...Upper Iowa Finishes Sixth in 2007-08 NSIC All-Sport Standings CSTV.comall 2 news articles
Wrestling: Cox's Edwards left in a lurch after Arizona State kills ... - The Virginian-Pilot
Wrestling: Cox's Edwards left in a lurch after Arizona State kills ...The Virginian-Pilot,?VA?- 23 minutes agoArizona State won the 1988 NCAA championship and has produced eight individual national champs. ?That?s where I want to be,? Edwards said, ?but right now ...
Discuss (0 comments)May 19, 2008Wasatch has another big wrestling day - Deseret News
Wasatch has another big wrestling dayDeseret News,?UT?- 1 hour agoBy Amy Donaldson The best wrestler in NCAA history, after all, hails from the Heber Valley ? Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson, who earned a perfect ...
Murphy: As Pac-10 loses another team, what lies ahead for BSU ... - IdahoStatesman.com
Murphy: As Pac-10 loses another team, what lies ahead for BSU ...IdahoStatesman.com,?ID?- 1 hour agoWhat would be best for West Coast wrestling is to stop losing programs like Oregon, Arizona State and Fresno State, which cut wrestling in 2005. The NCAA ...
Wasatch has another big wrestling day
Heber City is used to seeing it's wrestlers do great things. The best wrestler in NCAA history, after all, hails from the Heber Valley - Olympic gold medalist Cael Sanderson, who earned a perfect 159-0 record ...
Catalina grad takes part in NCAA Championship - Monterey County Herald
Catalina grad takes part in NCAA ChampionshipMonterey County Herald,?CA?- 51 minutes agoCall 722-8178. North County is in need of a varsity girls volleyball coach and head wrestling coach. Call Roger O'Sullivan ad 633-5221, ext. 258.
NCAA lacrosse breaking barriers - Sports Business Journal (subscription)
Sports Business Journal (subscription)NCAA lacrosse breaking barriersSports Business Journal (subscription),?NC?- 44 minutes agoIt is a group that includes men?s basketball, hockey, baseball and wrestling. Under their agreement with the NCAA, Gillette Stadium and its local partners ...
Haines, Taylor Named To NWCA All-Academic Team - CSTV.com
Haines, Taylor Named To NWCA All-Academic TeamCSTV.com,?NY?- 1 hour agoHaines finished the season with a 16-10 record at 184 pounds while Taylor finished third at the NCAA Championships to become Maryland's first wrestling ...
Arkansas Wrestling Academy to host John Smith Camp
The Arkansas Wrestling Academy is proud to be the host of the 2008 Olympic Hopeful Training Camp. 6-Time World, 2-Time Olympic Champion and arguably the greatest American wrestler ever … Head Coach of Oklahoma State University: JOHN SMITH! May 30-June 7th www.arkansaswrestlingacademy.com 6900 Pinnacle Valley Rd. Little Rock, AR 72223 Contacts: Pat Smith at 501-519-0850 or Greg Hatcher at 501-517-4734
Cavs take on UGA - Charlottesville Daily Progress
Cavs take on UGACharlottesville Daily Progress,?VA?- 44 minutes agoOn Saturday, Inglot?s costume featured a Mexican wrestling mask and gloves. However, he said it was too hot to do that on Sunday. ...
2007-08 athletic department awards announced - Wartburg Athletics
2007-08 athletic department awards announcedWartburg Athletics,?IA?- 1 hour agoBorchers, a two-time National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American, helped lead Wartburg to its sixth NCAA Division III national wrestling ...
County Clipboard: Catalina grad takes part in NCAA Championship - Monterey County Herald
County Clipboard: Catalina grad takes part in NCAA ChampionshipMonterey County Herald,?CA?- 1 hour agoCall 722-8178. North County is in need of a varsity girls volleyball coach and head wrestling coach. Call Roger O'Sullivan ad 633-5221, ext. 258.
Wrestling: Chris Martin leaves Granby for Western Branch job - The Virginian-Pilot
Wrestling: Chris Martin leaves Granby for Western Branch jobThe Virginian-Pilot,?VA?- 18 minutes agoBefore that, Martin was busy becoming an All-American at Virginia Tech, finishing fourth at the 2000 NCAA championships. In four years coaching the Comets ...
Wrestling: Chris Martin leaves Granby for Western Branch job
Chris Martin, a former state champion wrestler at Granby who has revived the Comets' program in recent years, is the new head coach at Western Branch.
Six Preps Commit to Upper Iowa - CSTV.com
CSTV.comSix Preps Commit to Upper IowaCSTV.com,?NY?- 35 minutes agoThe Upper Iowa wrestling team, which spent most of the season in the top ten in the national polls, finished 14th at this year's NCAA Division II ...
Wrestling legends gather at Beat the Streets event
The Beat the Streets Wrestling Program will honor New York City school coaches and the Public School Athletic League (PSAL) at a gala fundraiser held at the Bowery Hotel in New York City on Tuesday. Gathering to show their support of the Beat the Streets Program are wrestling legends Dan Gable, U.S.A. Wrestling Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member and Gannet Co.'s "Wrestler of the Century"; Lee Kemp, 2008 U.S. Olympic Freestyle Coach and three-time World Champion Winner; John Smith, Olympic and World Championship Medal Winner; and Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director, National Wrestling Hall of Fame. "Beat the Streets teaches students through wrestling how to meet challenges head-on and encourages a mentality that can help you
