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Discuss (0 comments)June 1, 2008Four inducted into US wrestling Hall of Fame - ESPN
Four inducted into US wrestling Hall of FameESPN?- 3 minutes agoMartin, who was honored posthumously, was the first person to win NCAA wrestling titles at three different weight classes. He was the 134-pound champion in ...
Sport seems to be on solid ground in Arizona - Arizona Republic
Sport seems to be on solid ground in ArizonaArizona Republic,?AZ?- 1 hour agoWhen benefactors came forward to help resurrect the Arizona State wrestling program, it was a sign that the sport has strong footing in the state. ...
Weaver heads wrestling Hall of Fame inductees
Olympic gold medalist Bobby Weaver headed the inductees into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Former NFL player Haselrig wins MMA bout - RealFootball365.com
Former NFL player Haselrig wins MMA boutRealFootball365.com,?AZ?- 1 hour agoCommentary: Haselrig is the only collegiate wrestler to ever win six NCAA wrestling titles (three in Division II and three in Division I). ...
Fortunate son - Vallejo Times-Herald
Fortunate sonVallejo Times-Herald,?CA?- 20 minutes agoSince then, the buzz has been building about this former NCAA wrestling champion and what he can do in the cage. If all goes well with Muñoz as many in the ...
Long-awaited debut
Mark Muoz wrestles an opponent, a familiar sight to Vallejoans who watched him win two state high school championships at Vallejo High in the 1990s.
Discuss (0 comments)May 31, 2008Easton's Weaver finally getting his due - Allentown Morning Call
Easton's Weaver finally getting his dueAllentown Morning Call,?PA?- 30 minutes agoBonomo and Martin were among the best college wrestlers of their respective eras. Bonomo, a Lake-Lehman High School grad, won three NCAA titles at ...
Primed for success - Logan Herald Journal
Primed for successLogan Herald Journal,?UT?- 1 hour ago?That?s the cool thing, because all in all I could wrestle five years at the college level, and it?s totally OK with the NCAA,? Erickson said. ...
Rowlands focuses on gold - Arizona Republic
Rowlands focuses on goldArizona Republic,?AZ?- 1 hour ago1-ranked heavyweight, said Friday after a workout at an Olympic freestyle wrestling camp at Arizona State. Rowlands, a two-time NCAA champion for Ohio State ...
Lesnar faces Herring at UFC 87: Seek and Destroy - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Lesnar faces Herring at UFC 87: Seek and DestroyThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com,?NJ?- 14 minutes agoBut his opponent that night, Heath Herring, doesn't plan on making this a happy homecoming for the former NCAA wrestling champion, and with his resume, ...
Kevin White Named Vice President and Director of Athletics at Duke - Duke University
Duke UniversityKevin White Named Vice President and Director of Athletics at DukeDuke University,?NC?- 1 hour agoHe began his coaching career at Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Fla., coaching cross country and track and assisting in football and wrestling. ...
Local sports notebook: Sanders earns spot on US World wrestling team - Post-Bulletin
Local sports notebook: Sanders earns spot on US World wrestling teamPost-Bulletin,?MN?- 1 hour agoAaron Senne of Rochester hit a two-run double on Friday as Missouri opened NCAA Regional play in college baseball with a 7-0 win over Mississippi. ...
Local sports notebook: Sanders earns spot on U.S. World wrestling team
Wabasha-Kellogg grad Zach Sanders has earned a spot on the U.S. World Team in wrestling.
Wrestling has strong footing in AZ - AZ Central.com
Wrestling has strong footing in AZAZ Central.com,?AZ?- 44 minutes agoGrand Canyon University started an NCAA Division II program last season, joining ASU and Embry-Riddle, an NAIA school in Prescott, as the state's third ...
4 inducted into wrestling hall of fame - USA Today
USA Today4 inducted into wrestling hall of fameUSA Today?- 38 minutes agoMartin, who was honored posthumously, was the first person to win NCAA wrestling titles at three different weight classes. He was the 134-pound champion in ...
Four inducted into wrestling hall of fame - Bemidji Pioneer
Four inducted into wrestling hall of fameBemidji Pioneer,?MN?- 8 minutes agoMartin, who was honored posthumously, was the first person to win NCAA wrestling titles at three different weight classes. He was the 134-pound champion in ...
Four inducted into wrestling hall of fame
Associated Press - June 1, 2008 12:15 AM ET STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Olympic gold medalist Bobby Weaver, former world champion Mike Houck and 3-time NCAA champions Ricky Bonomo and Wayne Martin...
4 inducted into wrestling hall of fame
Olympic gold medalist Bobby Weaver, former world champion Mike Houck and three-time NCAA champions Ricky Bonomo and Wayne Martin were inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Discuss (0 comments)May 30, 2008Dudziak takes title at University World Team Trials
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Konrad Dudziak continued his quest to make the U.S. Olympic team this past weekend when he won the championship in freestyle at 211.5 pounds at the University World Team Trials. Dudziak is currently wrestling with the New York Athletic Club while taking a redshirt year from Duke to compete for an Olympic spot. Dudziak swept Brent Jones of Cavalier Wrestling Club in the finals, 4-4 and 3-0, and then 3-0 and 3-0, to take the title. Jones is the University National Champion and one of the top contenders for the Olympic spot at 211.5 pounds. Dudziak, a native of Bayonne, N.J., is now considered a favorite for the Olympic spot at 211.5 pounds, which is an incredibly strong weight class in the U.S. In 2006 at Duke
Celebrity Golf Tournament set for June 27
The 9th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament will be played Friday, June 27 at Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course in Waterloo, IA. The tournament is a five person best shot and is the biggest fundraising event for the museum each year. Celebrities committed to play include Olympians Randy Lewis, Dan Hodge, Barry Davis, Tom Peckham and Chuck Yagla, former NFL stars Marv Cook and Matt Blair along with Nikita Koloff, former Major League Baseball umpire Don Denkinger and many others. This is a good opportunity to meet some of the greatest stars of the wrestling world and successful athletes from other sports as well. Outing Flyer Call Kent Sesker at 319-233-0745 to reserve your spot.
OU champ from 1930s honored
Former University of Oklahoma three-time national champion Wayne Martin is one of four wrestlers who will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum this weekend in Stillwater.
The UMD Athletic Hall of Fame's Class of 2008: Chris Marinucci ... - UMD Bulldogs
UMD BulldogsThe UMD Athletic Hall of Fame's Class of 2008: Chris Marinucci ...UMD Bulldogs,?MN?- 47 minutes agoHobey Baker Memorial Award winner Chris Marinucci, NCAA Division II national high jump champion Jodi (Swenson) Becker and two-time NCAA II wrestling ...
TigerStyle Wrestling Camps Filling Up Fast
TigerStyle wrestling camps are filling up fast! Limited space remains in Missouri Head Coach Brian Smith's TigerStyle camps.
Is Lady Wrestling Too Hardcore for the NCAA? - CollegeOTR
CollegeOTRIs Lady Wrestling Too Hardcore for the NCAA?CollegeOTR,?NY?- 7 minutes agoMore college women actually wrestle today than compete in archery or equestrian, which the NCAA has classified as "emerging sports. ...
Jim Ramirez gives back to wrestling - Arkansas City Traveler
Jim Ramirez gives back to wrestlingArkansas City Traveler,?KS?- 1 hour agoBy MATT PARCHER Jim Ramirez -- former Arkansas City mayor and city commissioner -- will be taking part this year in his 16th and final NCAA wrestling ...
Wrestling: Arizona State saves program, Cox's Edwards' dream still ... - The Virginian-Pilot
Wrestling: Arizona State saves program, Cox's Edwards' dream still ...The Virginian-Pilot,?VA?- 1 hour agoHe said he always believed there were enough people passionate about ASU wrestling, a program which has produced eight individual NCAA champions and won the ...
Jim Ramirez gives back to wrestling
Jim Ramirez -- former Arkansas City mayor and city commissioner -- will be taking part this year in his 16th and final NCAA wrestling tournament as a referee.
Burroughs to represent US at worlds - Lincoln Journal Star
Burroughs to represent US at worldsLincoln Journal Star,?NE?- 53 minutes ago... to succeed in the folkstyle format of college wrestling, going from a 16-13 freshman record to finishing third at the NCAA Championships as a sophomore. ...
Discuss (0 comments)May 29, 2008Humble hit man - Burlington Times News
Humble hit manBurlington Times News,?NC?- 11 minutes agoBut he was a terror on the wrestling mats, winning state youth championships in five of six years. Three times in high school he placed in Class 4-A state ...
Graff as dominant as advertised - ReporterHerald.com
ReporterHerald.comGraff as dominant as advertisedReporterHerald.com,?CO?- 36 minutes agoThe four state wrestling championships that were predicted for him ? he won them all. He set records in the process and did some unthinkable things. ...
Roths receives national honor
Nine weeks ago, Bill Roths had hip-replacement surgery. A few months from now, Roths expects to be back on the mat as a wrestling official.
Augsburg wrestlers in Central Asia from May 25 to June 8
Six members of the Augsburg College wrestling team are traveling to central Asia for a 15-day training, mission and service trip. Four Auggie wrestlers, two coaches and four other wrestlers will be in central Asia from May 25 to June 8, training in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and Dushnabe, Tajikistan. In addition to training and competing, the wrestlers will do mission and service work, along with visiting historical and cultural sites in the two countries. Two-time All-American and 2008 NCAA Division III 125-pound national champion Seth Flodeen (JR, Cannon Falls, Minn.), 141-pound national runner-up Jason Adams (SO, Coon Rapids, Minn.), 141-pounder Lucas Murray (FY, Anoka, Minn.) and 141-pounder Jake Saatzer (FY, Mound, Minn./Mound-Westonka H
Northern Iowa adds 12 recruits
University of Northern Iowa head wrestling coach Brad Penrith today announced his 2008 recruiting class with the addition of 12 wrestlers to the Panther roster for next season. Blayne Beale (Davenport, Iowa/Davenport West HS) secured 66 wins over the past two seasons, which included a pair of top-eight finishes at the state tournament. Beale placed 7th in 2007 and then bettered that with a 4th-place finish in 2008 in the 285-pound weight class. David Bonin (Broussard, La./Comeaux HS) was a three-time state champion in Louisiana in the 160-pound weight class. Bonin was a perfect 59-0 as a senior. He tallied a 56-1 record as a junior and was 57-3 as a sophomore. His four-year prep record was 216-10. Bonin was a four-time state placer af
Wrestling: Northern Iowa announces recruiting class
The Northern Iowa wrestling program announced today the 12 recruits who will join the team next season.
Cunningham named assistant coach at Iowa State
AMES, Iowa -- Casey Cunningham, who as assistant head wrestling coach the past seven years at Central Michigan guided 18 Chippewa All-Americans and 35 Mid-American Conference champions, has been named as an assistant coach on the Iowa State wrestling coaching staff head coach Cael Sanderson announced Wednesday. At CMU, Cunningham was a part of a program in which he was the 1999 NCAA 157-pound champion. Cunningham, the 2008 Pan American Games wrestling silver medalist who is retiring from international competition at the end of this season, replaces former ISU assistant coach Tim Hartung. Hartung resigned to accept a job in private business. Cunningham will assume coaching duties Aug. 1. "I've been around Casey as a competitor and he has
Penn State's 1953 team to be honored NWHOF
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -– The 1953 Penn State wrestling team that won the NCAA National Championship will be honored this weekend by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Penn State's 100 year centennial in the sport will be recognized as well. The Hall of Fame's annual weekend of activities will feature a reception on Friday evening in Stillwater, Okla., where the 1953 Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team will be honored for its national championship run in 1953. Penn State had one national champion and five total All-Americans that year in winning the team title. Head coach Charlie Speidel's squad was led during the entire season by captain's Donald Frey and Joe Lemyre. Hud Samson won the individual national title at 191 while Dick
Gophers headed to Junior World Championships
Minnesota Golden Gopher wrestlers Zach Sanders, Jake Deitchler, Ben Berhow and Brent Eidenschink will help represent the United States at the 2008 Junior National Championships in Istanbul, Turkey July 29-August 3. Sanders (Wabasha, Minn.) qualified by winning the 55 kg./121 lbs. freestyle division at last weekend's FILA Junior World Team Trials in Colorado Springs, Col., and incoming Gopher recruit Deitchler (Ramsey, Minn.) did the same in the 66 kg./145 lbs. Greco-Roman division. Rising sophomore Berhow finished second at the Trials in the 120 kg/264.5 lbs. freestyle division and will serve as an alternate on the team, while rising junior Eidenschink was the runner up at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. in Greco-Roman and will also serve as an alterna
Penn State Wrestling's 1953 team to be honored by National ... - Big Ten Network
Penn State Wrestling's 1953 team to be honored by National ...Big Ten Network,?IL?- 2 hours agoThe 1953 Penn State wrestling team that won the NCAA National Championship will be honored this weekend by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. ...
Irish Attempt To Wrestle LB Out Of NJ - Blue and Gold Illustrated (susbcription)
Blue and Gold Illustrated (susbcription)Irish Attempt To Wrestle LB Out Of NJBlue and Gold Illustrated (susbcription),?IN?- 2 hours agoHis dad was a standout collegiate football player and wrestler and now Carson is in a position where he could get a full college scholarship for either ...
Summer Break with Jeff James - Soonersports.com
Soonersports.comSummer Break with Jeff JamesSoonersports.com,?OK?- 2 hours agoI loved actually competing in the NCAA's. I have thought about that my whole life and now I am actually doing it. I have always looked at Oklahoma wrestlers ...
Many differences, one goal - SI.com
Many differences, one goalSI.com?- 2 hours agoWith one of the most impressive mixed martial arts careers, regardless of age, the former NCAA wrestling champion's record still lacks some of the big-name ...
Ex-Vol Pro Wrestler Challenges Entire City of Memphis to 'Make a Free Throw'
Okay, we here in Flyer ville are rarely disposed to reproduce PR-gimmick press releases, but this one, from wrestling organization Total Nonstop Action Entertainment, got us.
Area sports clinics - Arkansas City Traveler
Area sports clinicsArkansas City Traveler,?KS?- 3 hours agoOn June 7, Jim Ramirez will be hosting a wrestling clinic for grade school and high school wrestlers at the rec center. The clinic will start at 8 am and ...
Ex-WWE star Lesnar to fight Herring - Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet.caEx-WWE star Lesnar to fight HerringSportsnet.ca,?Canada?- 1 hour agoIt will be the second fight in the Octagon for Lesnar, a former NCAA wrestling champion, and he will fighting in his home state of Minnesota where he had ...
Nittany Lions tied for 19th at NCAAs - Centre Daily Times
Nittany Lions tied for 19th at NCAAsCentre Daily Times,?PA?- 1 hour ago1953 Penn State national champion wrestling team will be honored this weekend by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, where the Nittany Lions? 100th season ...
Wrestling is real?
Toward the eastern edge of Portland, among dilapidated commercial buildings and car repair shops, lies a small, discreet warehouse. Inside, a dozen rows of mismatched chairs surround a wrestling ring that snugly fits where stacked cardboard boxes and a forklift used to be. Metal music blares as Wage Reichten enters the ring to a chorus of jeers from a crowd of 50. Wage is a pile of muscles trying to escape a small piece of spandex. Climbingthe corner turnbuckles of the ring, he gives a horrific scream as the duct-tape wrapped ropes shake beneath his weight. A young man yells from the crowd: "You look like a shaved vagina from the 1980s."
State champion to join Hawkeyes
The crowning moment of Jeret Chiri’s high school wrestling career came this past season when the New London/Winfield-Mount Union claimed his first state championship with a first-period pin in the Class 1A finals.
Discuss (0 comments)May 28, 2008Wrestling camp supports new college program - Eudora News
Wrestling camp supports new college programEudora News,?KS?- 36 minutes agoThe camp supports Baker's new collegiate wrestling program. Featured clinicians include numerous NCAA All-Americans, as well as collegiate and high school ...
Stanford announces recruiting class
The Stanford wrestling program has announced the ten newcomers who have committed to wrestle for the Cardinal next season. The ten members of the class of 2012 represent six states and come with numerous high school accolades. Hailing from Mountain View High School in Boise, Idaho, 174-pounder Spence Patrick is a two-time Idaho State Champion and three-time state placer. Matt Sencenbaugh, a Washington State Champion and two-time state finalist from Auburn High School in Auburn, Wash., will likely wrestle at 125 pounds for the Cardinal next season. Stanford also brings in a pair of two-time California state placers in Timmy Boone from Poway High School (141 pounds) and Mike Kent from Vacaville High School (149/157 pounds). Additional
Olympic trip within reach for Escobedo - Gary Post Tribune
Olympic trip within reach for EscobedoGary Post Tribune,?IN?- 29 minutes ago... match of the NCAA meet. He took two weeks off from wrestling to rehab the shoulder, to strengthen it to get ready for the Olympic qualifying process. ...
Charley Walters: Minnesota Twins pitcher Livan Hernandez could be on - Pioneer Press
Charley Walters: Minnesota Twins pitcher Livan Hernandez could be onPioneer Press,?MN?- 1 hour agoThe card will feature former Gophers NCAA wrestling champion Brock Lesnar, who is 1-1 in mixed martial arts. after two years as a pro wrestler. ...
NCAA Champion Escobedo Returns to Coach - Region Sports Network
NCAA Champion Escobedo Returns to CoachRegion Sports Network,?IN?- 44 minutes ago?Hopefully we have some kids from Griffith who can come out and win another NCAA title. I hope for the best for all of the kids that come out and wrestle. ...Olympic trip within reach for Escobedo Gary Post Tribuneall 2 news articles
Baker to host wrestling camp - Newton Kansan
Baker to host wrestling campNewton Kansan,?KS?- 3 minutes agoThe camps support the new wrestling program at Baker University. Clinicians include NCAA All-Americans and collegiate and prep coaches from Kansas, ...
ISU hires assistant coaches in men’s golf, wrestling
The Iowa State athletic department today announced the hiring of assistant coaches for two of its men’s teams.
Taylor Named ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Sophomore Hudson Taylor was named the 2008 ACC Scholar-Athlete of the Year for wrestling, announced May 28 by commissioner John Swofford.
Boxers hire new wrestling coach - News-Times
Boxers hire new wrestling coachNews-Times,?OR?- 1 hour agoDuring his tenure, Walsh helped lead eight wrestlers to NCAA Division II national tournament berths. During the 2006-07 season, the Huskies finished 12th at ...
Surprise move: wrestling coach stepping down
Eric Coxbill didn't see it coming. When University of Wyoming head wrestling coach Steve Suder announced he was stepping down from his post Tuesday, Coxbill and his teammates were as surprised as anyone.
Caldwell looking to transfer
Standout sophomore Darrion Caldwell will look to leave N.C. State before his junior year in hopes of both wrestling and playing football Issue date: 5/29/08 Section: Sports A little more than two months after ...
Boxers hire new wrestling coach
Pacific University announced last week that Severin Walsh, a Washington native and former graduate assistant at St.
