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Discuss (0 comments)April 30, 2008Four-time state finalist signs with North Dakota State
FARGO, N.D. -- Four-time Montana state tournament finalist Brian Ham of Flathead High School in Kalispell has signed a National Letter of Intent to wrestle and continue his education at North Dakota State University. Head coach Bucky Maughan made the announcement today. Ham is the eighth high school wrestler to commit to North Dakota State this year. He was a high school teammate of Tyler Wells, who signed with the Bison earlier this month. Ham was 148-17 in his high school career, including a 42-2 record this season. He won two state championships and was state runner-up twice while wrestling from 119 to 135 pounds. He is projected to compete at 133 or 141 for NDSU. North Dakota State was 11-9 overall and 4-2 in the Western Wrestl
Former coaches have remained involved
A famous Chinese proverb says, "One generation plants the trees and another gets the shade." In 2007-08, generations of former Ohio State wrestling coaches and student-athletes witnessed the decades of blood, sweat and tears culminate with the Buckeyes' highest placing at an NCAA championships in the program's 87-year history, finishing second March 22 in St. Louis, Mo. Under second-year head coach Tom Ryan, the Buckeyes improved to 10th in 2007 and second in 2008 at the national championships after the program finished 45th in 2006. In addition, redshirt junior J Jaggers and redshirt sophomore Mike Pucillo became the program's first NCAA title winners at 141 and 184 pounds, respectively, since 2004 when current volunteer assistant coach
Ackerman's win recognized by magazine
NCAA Champion Magazine has named Simpson College wrestler Nick Ackerman's 2001 National Championship victory the No. 1 most dramatic championship victory in NCAA history. Ackerman, who lost his legs due ot bacterial meningitis as a baby, won the 174-pound national championship 13-11 over Nick Slack of Augsburg. At the time, Slack was the defending national champion and entered the contest on a 60-match winning streak. NCAA Champion Magazine's top 10 list encompasses championships over since the start of the 1982-83 season, which also marked the beginning of NCAA Women's Championships. To read the about Nick Ackerman, click HERE.
McCormick receives NCAA postgraduate scholarship
Senior wrestler Tyler McCormick (Leawood, Kan.) was one of 58 student-athletes to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship worth $7,500. McCormick, along with Missouri track and field standout, Tyler Dailey were two of 29 males to receive the annual educational grant. In addition, 29 female student-athletes from across the country were also awarded postgraduate scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. The Association awards up to 174 postgraduate scholarships annually, 87 for men and 87 for women. The NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship was created in 1964 to promote and encourage postgraduate education by
Suder resigns as Wyoming head coach
LARAMIE, Wyo. -- University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced on Tuesday that head wrestling coach Steven Suder is resigning his position at the University of Wyoming to pursue other interests. Suder has served as head coach of the Cowboy wrestling program for the past 19 years, and was also a former Cowboy wrestling letterman from 1975-79. "Coach Suder has been a part of our athletic program for over two decades as a coach and student-athlete, and we thank him for all his many years of service," said Burman. "Before returning as head coach, he was an outstanding wrestler here at UW. We wish him, his wife Deanna and his family all the best." "I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to come back and serve as
DU teams in regionals - Denver Post
Rocky Mountain NewsDU teams in regionalsDenver Post,?CO?- 1 hour agoSteven Suder resigned as wrestling coach at Wyoming after 19 years on the job, athletic director Tom Burman announced. Suder said he believes everything is ...REGIONAL SCENE: Regional matchups on tap for Pioneers Rocky Mountain Newsall 3 news articles
[Campus] Wrestlers need better hygiene
A herpes outbreak last year shut down the Minnesota high school wrestling circuit for a week, and the NCAA is now considering measures to prevent such an outbreak at the collegiate level.
Hawk wrestlers honored by US House of Representatives - Hawk Central
Hawk wrestlers honored by US House of RepresentativesHawk Central,?IN?- 19 minutes ago... a resolution Wednesday congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships on March 22. ...
Highlights from '07-08 athletics - NYU Washington Square News
Highlights from '07-08 athleticsNYU Washington Square News,?NY?- 12 hours agoFollowing its second UAA championship in three years, the wrestling team sent three representatives to the NCAA Division-III Championships in March. ...
Hawk wrestlers honored by U.S. House of Representatives
The House approved a resolution Wednesday congratulating the University of Iowa Hawkeyes for winning the 2008 NCAA Division I National Wrestling Championships on March 22.
Cowboy Wrestling Hands Out Postseason Honors - Oklahoma State Athletics
Cowboy Wrestling Hands Out Postseason HonorsOklahoma State Athletics,? United States?- 1 hour agoThe Oklahoma State wrestling program handed out its postseason awards on Tuesday, with NCAA champion Coleman Scott taking the top honors as the squad?s ...
Rahway grad Caldwell leaving NC State; may land at Rutgers
Sophomore Darrion Caldwell, an NCAA All-American wrestler, has asked for his release from North Carolina State University, and has been granted permission to speak with three schools, including Rutgers, where ...
Rutgers could land Caldwell
Sophomore Darrion Caldwell, an NCAA All-American wrestler, has asked for his release from North Carolina State University, and has been granted permission to speak with three schools, including Rutgers, where ...
Rutgers Wrestling Names Team Award Winners - Rutgers University Scarlet Knights Online
Rutgers Wrestling Names Team Award WinnersRutgers University Scarlet Knights Online,?NJ?- 26 minutes agoThe wrestling team finished 11-7 in 2007-08, Goodale's first season as head coach. Adamcsik and Brown each reached the NCAA Tournament, marking the first ...
Suder resigns from UW wrestling - Jackson Hole Star-Tribune
Suder resigns from UW wrestlingJackson Hole Star-Tribune,?WY?- 46 minutes agoSuder was the NCAA West Regional Coach of the Year twice -- in 2001 and 2004 -- and finishes with a dual record of 127-136-2. "I have been blessed to have ...
Wrestling: Rutgers Wrestling Names Team Award Winners
The Rutgers wrestling program, under the guidance of first-year head coach Scott Goodale , announced its 2007-08 award winners at its year-ending banquet Wednesday night.
Rahway grad Caldwell hopes to transfer from NC State to Rutgers
Sophomore Darrion Caldwell, an NCAA All-American wrestler who asked for his release from North Carolina State University, has been granted permission to speak with three schools, including Rutgers, where he ...
Amerine takes helm at WC - Wilmington News Journal, OH
Amerine takes helm at WCWilmington News Journal, OH,?OH?- 1 hour agoAmerine earned All-America honors twice while wrestling at Wilmington. He finished eighth in the 157-pound weight class at the 2005 NCAA Championship and ...
All-American Caldwell eyeing Rutgers - Asbury Park Press
All-American Caldwell eyeing RutgersAsbury Park Press,?NJ?- 6 hours agoA three-time scholastic state wrestling champion, Caldwell also received permission to speak with Delaware State and Towson State, two Division I-AA schools ...
Coach of the Year
Issue date: 5/1/08 Section: Sports What a difference a year makes for SCSU's wrestling team and second-year head coach Steve Costanzo.
