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Wrestling Videos on Flowrestling Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1567-flonetwork-website-builder Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:28:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1539-the-cowboy-wrestling-club-joins-the-flonetwork Flowrestling is pumped to announce cowboywrestling.com as the newest member of the FloNetwork.  The Cowboy wrestling club's mission is to help develop Freestyle Olympic and World Champions.  A Cowboy has represented the Olympics in every Olympics since 1924.  Our rich history is the foundation for future success.  Everything we do, from winning NCAA titles to sending athletes overseas to compete in competitions is done in a way that develops a person and gives them the necessary tools to be successful on the mat.   Cowboywrestling.com FloNetwork     Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1539-the-cowboy-wrestling-club-joins-the-flonetwork Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:12:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1527-pennsylvania-youth-wrestling-joins-flonetwork Pennsylvania Youth Wrestling is a site that compiles the best wrestling info in the great state of PA. The site is run by Mark Morris, who has spent several years covering wrestling in the state. Already Mark has been active in creating some great video content, visiting Wyoming Seminary and Messiah College. FloNetwork Pennsylvania Youth Wrestling Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1527-pennsylvania-youth-wrestling-joins-flonetwork Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:44:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1493-wyoming-seminary-joins-the-flonetwork Wyoming Seminary has joined the FloNetwork. Wyoming Seminary, or more affectionately known as "Sem," is the oldest coeducational independent college preparatory school in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Their wrestling team is a dominant force in PA, and nationwide. The team is headed up by Coach John Gordon, who has over 26 years of highschool coaching experience.  If you are interested in getting your HS team on the Network, contact us at FloNetwork@flocasts.org). Wyoming Seminary FloNetwork Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1493-wyoming-seminary-joins-the-flonetwork Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:49:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1479-cheesehead-tournament-joins-the-flonetwork The Cheesehead Wrestling Tournament is now on the Network! Its getting to be one of the toughest tournaments in the nation with schools like Apple Valley (MN), Montini Catholic (IL), Wyoming Seminary (PA), Brandon (FL), and Simley (MN). You can follow the action this year on the Cheesehead site as well as Flowrestling.  Do you have a tournament that needs a site? Give us a holler at flonetwork@flocasts.org Cheesehead Wrestling Tournament FloNetwork  Here is the match of the event from last year! Wrestling Videos on Flowrestling Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1479-cheesehead-tournament-joins-the-flonetwork Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:44:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1466-redmond-hs-joins-the-flonetwork FloNetwork is excited to have another West Coast Team onboard. Redmond High School in Redmond, Oregon is the latest team to join the FloNetwork. Headed up by Nathan Stanley, RHS is a force in Oregon, and now on the FloNetwork. Check out rhswrestling.com for more on the team, and its wrestlers.  If you have a HS team, organization, or want a cool website contact us to become part of the network (flonetwork@flocasts.org)   RHSWrestling.com   FloNetwork Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1466-redmond-hs-joins-the-flonetwork Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:27:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1454-bishop-lynch-joins-the-flonetwork Things are heating up down here in the Lone Star State! Bishop Lynch's Highschool Wrestling team is the latest team to join the FloNetwork.  Based out of Dallas TX, and only hours away from Flowrestling's HQ, Bishop Lynch is a Texas wrastlin' powerhouse. Take a look at their sweet new site, and stay tuned for more action with the HS wrestling season just around the corner. Give us a holler if you want your HS team or organization on FLO (flonetwork@flocasts.org) BishopLynchWrestling.com FloNetwork  It never hurts when you have a Gold Medalist helping out with the team. Here is a video with Kenny Monday.       Visit bishoplynchwrestling.com for more Videos Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1454-bishop-lynch-joins-the-flonetwork Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:36:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1381-blair-academy-joins-flonetwork Blair Academy, home of one of the best high school wrestling programs in country, is now on the Flonetwork. Jeff Buxton heads up the team at Blair Academy, located in Blairstown New Jersey. Here is a little bit more about Blair:  Two questions frequently asked of Blair head coach Jeff Buxton are, "Why would a kid attend Blair while in high school and pass up the chance at becoming a state champion?" and "Why would a graduating senior attend Blair when he has already been accepted to college?" Buxton's reply to both queries is usually the same: "They come to Blair because they see the big picture." The goal of the Blair Academy wrestling program is to provide student-athletes with as many opportunities as possible. In an effort to accomplish that goal we expanded our schedule for the 1999-2000 season by adding specific competitions for our Prep Team. The creation of a Prep schedule enables wrestlers from both the college and high school teams to compete on the same squad in dual meet competition against other prep schools, and provides increased opportunities for our entire roster. Do you have a HS team that needs a new site? Contact us for a quote:(flonetwork@flocasts.org)  FloNetwork Blair Wrestling     Here is Head Coach Jeff Buxton giving a tour of the facilities at Blair:   Wrestling Videos on Flowrestling Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1381-blair-academy-joins-flonetwork Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:09:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1368-left-coast-wrestling-joins-the-flonetwork The FloNetwork continues to grow. Left Coast Wrestling, focusing on Wrestling on the West Coast has joined the FloNetwork. Here is some more about Left Coast and their goals:   "We feel that wrestling is the greatest sport ever known to mankind. Our goal with this site is to expand coverage and help the sport continue to grow. We want to share this great sport, its' stories and personalities with more people. Our coverage will be centered on wrestling in the western United States, but not limited to the region. The left coast describes a geographical description of the western United States only. We feel it is vital for wrestling to continue to build in the western United States. Exposure to the sport and coverage for fans is crucial, which is why we have taken on the challenge. We can always use help, if you can help with coverage- we want to hear from you. We can't be everywhere and there is certainly a lot of great action out there to cover." If you are interested in having Flowrestling build a site for you, and becoming part of the FloNetwork, contact us (flonetwork@flocasts.org)   Left Coast Wrestling FloNetwork         Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1368-left-coast-wrestling-joins-the-flonetwork Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1353-riot-sports-marketing-joins-flonetwork Flowrestling is excited to announce the addition of Riot Sports Marketing to the FloNetwork. RSM was founded by Jim Harshaw, an All American in wrestling at the University of Virginia.  With a background in small business management and as a Division I wrestling coach, he developed RSM systems with the goal to increase attendance, media coverage and fundraising for wrestling programs as well as other Olympic sports programs. RIOT SPORTS MARKETING FLONETWORK Visit riotsportsmarketing.com for more Videos Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1353-riot-sports-marketing-joins-flonetwork Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:19:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1327-ben-askren-joins-flonetwork Flowrestling is excited to announce that Mr. Funk, Ben Askren, now part of the FloNetwork. Ben has been making waves in the MMA world, and continues to make moves in the wrestling world. Check back to his site to see updates from him, new videos, and what his newest hairstyle is.   FloNetwork (Have us design your site) BenAskren.net     Some more about Ben: There is no "type" of wrestler that Ben can be catagorized as. He has created a whole new genre that is unique with his rolling and pinning style. Ben over the last two years of his college career was flawless. His first two years were not half bad either, each time going losing in the finals of the NCAA tournament. Ben Askren will mostly be remembered for the entertaining fashion he wrestled his matches. He always had fun and always put on a show for the fans.In 2008 he won the U.S. Nationals and Olympic trials and competed in the Bejing games. Since then he has continued on as an volunteer wrestling coach and has begun training mma at American Top Team in Columbia, MO. His first fight is likely to be in early 2009.     Wrestling Videos on Flowrestling Pat Hitchins http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1327-ben-askren-joins-flonetwork Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:06:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1204-david-taylor-commits-to-penn-state High School Wrestling All-American and Nation's Top Recruit David Taylor Commits to Penn State Sanderson and Nittany Lions land nation's top talent   June 9, 2009   STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling program, under the guidance of head coach Cael Sanderson, received more outstanding news today as high school All-American David Taylor (St. Paris, Ohio) committed to Penn State. Taylor is considered by many to be the top wrestling recruit in the nation. He signed a financial aid letter today and will join the Nittany Lions this fall for the 2009-10 campaign. Taylor had signed a national letter of intent to attend Iowa State but was given a release from that NLI earlier this spring when Sanderson made the move to Happy Valley to take over the reins of the Nittany Lion program. Since an athlete may only sign one NLI, Taylor's acceptance of the financial aid agreement solidifies his status as Penn State's newest Nittany Lion grappler. "We're very pleased to welcome David to Penn State," Sanderson said. "He is an outstanding young man from an outstanding family and his addition to our program is great news for every Penn State wrestling fan. David is a special talent whose character will allow him to excel at the collegiate level and it is an honor to have him join our program." Taylor, the son of David and Kathy Taylor, recently concluded an outstanding high school career at St. Paris Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio. Under the guidance of head coach Jeff Jordan, the Falcons have reeled off a stunning nine consecutive Ohio State Division II state titles and have claimed the 2008 DII National Championship as well. Taylor has had a major influence on St. Paris-Graham's fortunes. This past year, Taylor received the prestigious Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award. The award is given in honor of the former Olympic and World Champion and is given to the nation's top wrestler, evaluated on excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, character, citizenship and community service.        Taylor posted an amazing 180-2 overall record in four years and won four consecutive Ohio State Championships. As a high school freshman and sophomore, Taylor claimed the 103 pound title and as a junior he won the 112 pound crown. This past year, Taylor moved up to 135 for his senior season and rolled to his fourth straight championship. David was named the 2009 Ohio State Wrestling Tournament's Outstanding Wrestler and was named the Ohio Wrestler of the Year in each of the past two seasons. Not just garnering Ohio laurels, Taylor is a two-time Asics First Team All-American and has claimed the Beast of the East crown and won the Ironman title an unprecedented four times. He is the only wrestler in that tournament's long and storied history to win four titles. He also won three Cadet and two Junior National titles in both freestyle and Greco-Roman competition. Taylor was a member of the 2007 FILA Junior World team as well. "David Taylor is the kind of athlete any coach would be proud to work with," Sanderson continued. "We are welcoming an outstanding young man to our program that is as committed to academic excellence and his community as he is to succeeding on the mat. He is an impressive person and I am confident that our fans will enjoy watching David's career unfold." Taylor's off-the-mat achievements are as impressive as his work for the Falcon wrestlers. He is a member and officer of the 4-H Club and is ranked in the top 10 of his class, carrying a 4.0 GPA into his final days at St. Paris-Graham. As an Asics All-America first teamer, Taylor joins fellow first teamer and Nittany Lion signee Ed Ruth (Harrisburg, Pa.), who was also an Asics All-America first team selection after his title-winning run at the Blair Academy this past season, and Luke Macchiaroli (Tempe, Ariz.) in this year's recruiting class. Penn State Wrestling season tickets for the 2009-10 season can be reserved now. To make a $20 deposit on the best Rec Hall locations, fans should call 1.800.NITTANY between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays. Current wrestling season ticket holders do not need to make a new deposit and will simply go through the coming renewal process. Penn State wrestling season tickets are all reserved locations in Rec Hall. The exact seat assignments for new commitments will not be available until the renewal cycle is complete, but new season ticket commitments made now will be assigned locations based on Nittany Lion Club point totals and the time/date the deposit was received by Penn State Athletics. Season ticket pricing for the 2009-10 season will be finalized and announced by July 1, 2009. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1204-david-taylor-commits-to-penn-state Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:48:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1183-usa-wrestling-proudly-announces-the-living-the-dream-medal-fund Press release from USA Wrestling We have created the Fund with the purpose of allowing the entire wrestling community to participate in celebrating and honoring the hard work of our champions. While we understand that no wrestling champion wrestles ‘for the money”, this Fund will send a strong message to our elite athletes that their glory is our collective glory and their hard work and dedication is appreciated. U.S. World and Olympic team members are our ambassadors to the global wrestling community. The long journey from pee wee wrestler to an Olympic medalist requires a level of determination, of sweat, of pain, of time on the road, and in the gym, and on the mats…of dieting, deprivation, almost madness. The few that survive that journey and win deserve our support. The Fund is being established to award stipends for gold medal, silver medal, and bronze medal finishes at this years World Championships in Copenhagen, the 2010 and 2011 Worlds, and the 2012 Olympic Games. For the World Championships, the plan is to offer $50,000 for a gold medal,$25,000 for a silver, and $15,000 for a bronzeFor the London 2012 games, the plan is to offer $250,000 for a gold medal, $50,000 for a silver, and $25,000 for a bronze. It is important to note that contributions to this Fund will only go directly to pay the awards referred to above to each athlete that achieves their spot on a World or Olympic podium. The Fund will incorporate and utilize the existing stipends from USA wrestling and stipends as made available by the USOC.The Fund will be maintained as a restricted and segregated fund by USA Wrestling.* It will be overseen by a board that includes representatives of USA wrestling as well as a group of stewards who have helped establish the Fund and will assist in financially underwriting it. We are now looking for donations from $5 to $5,000 from our brothers and sisters in the wrestling community. It is this extended family of wrestlers, of cauliflowered crusaders, where we will find support and strength to back our athletes. “This is huge, history-making news for the U.S. wrestling program,” said National Freestyle Coach Zeke Jones. “This can change the face of wrestling history. This is a great opportunity for our athletes and coaches. They are excited and thankful.”We appreciate your help. We need it. Our champions need it.  To donate Click Here Art MartoriDave BarryRichard TavosoMike NovogratzStan DziedzicUSA WrestlingUSOC*This announcement summarizes the purpose of and provides general information regarding the living the dream medal fund. Additional information pertaining to the fund may be obtained from USA Wrestling, including information regarding return of contributions to donors in the event the full amount of the fund is not awarded after conclusion of the 2012 Olympic Games based on the performance of the USA Wrestling 2009, 2010 and 2011 World Teams and 2012 USA Olympic Wrestling Teams.  Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1183-usa-wrestling-proudly-announces-the-living-the-dream-medal-fund Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:56:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1182-world-team-trials-seeds-for-saturday USA Wrestling Press Release: U.S. Nationals champions in men’s freestyle have advanced to the best-of-3 final-round series on Saturday night. They will meet the Challenge Tournament winner in the final-round series.   60 kg/132 pounds U.S. Nationals champion – Mike Zadick, Solon, Iowa (Gator WC) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Shawn Bunch, Columbus, Ohio (Gator WC) 2. Matt Valenti, New York, N.Y. (Lehigh Valley Athletic Club) 3. Andy Simmons, Lansing, Mich. (Sunkist Kids) 4. Nick Gallick, Tucson, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) 5. Drew Headlee, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids) 6. Coleman Scott, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC) 7. Reece Humphrey, Indianapolis, Ind. (Ohio State) 8. Daniel Dennis, Ingleside, Ill. (Hawkeye WC)   74 kg/163 pounds U.S. Nationals champion – Travis Paulson, Lincoln, Neb. (Sunkist Kids) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Dustin Schlatter, Massillon, Ohio (Minnesota Storm) 2. Ryan Churella, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC) 3. Jon Reader, Davison, Mich. (Cyclone WC) 4. Andrew Howe, Cedar Lake, Ind. (New York AC) 5. Lloyd Rogers, Chattanooga, Tenn. (unattached) 6. Mack Lewnes, Annapolis, Md. (New York AC) 7. Moza Fay, Anamosa, Iowa (Panther WC)   96 kg/211.5 pounds U.S. Nationals champion – Jake Varner, Bakersfield, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Kyle Cerminara, Lewiston, Pa. (New York AC) 2. Wynn Michalak, Mount Pleasant, Mich. (Gator WC) 3. Andy Hrovat, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC) 4. Brandon Halsey, Vista, Calif. (No Mercy) 5. J.D. Bergman, Columbus, Ohio (New York AC) 6. Sean Stender, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) 7. Mike Tamillow, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) 8. Clayton Foster, Kamiah, Idaho (Gator WC) 9. Brent Jones, Burke, Va. (Cavalier WC) 10. Eddie Phillips, Woodland, Mich. (Cliff Keen WC)   WORLD TEAM TRIALS GRECO-ROMAN SEEDS   U.S. Nationals champions in Greco-Roman who have also placed in the top five at the World Championships have advanced to the best-of-3 final-round series on Saturday night. They will meet the Challenge Tournament winner in the final-round series. In the other weight classes, all qualifiers must compete in the Challenge Tournament.   55 kg/121 pounds Challenge Tournament Seeds 1. Jermaine Hodge, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) 2. Sam Hazewinkel, Centerville, Ohio (Sunkist Kids) 3. Spenser Mango, St. Louis, Mo. (New York AC) 4. Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo (New York AC) 5. Nate Engel, St. Helena, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) 6. Max Nowry, Wheeling, Ill. (USOEC) 7. Ryan Mango, St. Louis, Mo. (New York AC) 8. Anthony Hayes, Colorado Springs, Colo. (USOTC) 9. Jonathan Pattison, Windsor, Colo. (U.S. Marine Corps)   74 kg/163 pounds U.S. Nationals Champion - Harry Lester, Marquette, Mich. (New York AC) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Jake Fisher, Platte City, Mo. (New York AC) 2. Cheney Haight, Orem, Utah (New York AC) 3. Jess Hargrave, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) 4. Andrew Bisek, Chaska, Minn. (Minnesota Storm) 5. Jacob Deitchler, Ramsey, Minn. (Minnesota Storm) 6. Ben Provisor, Stevens Point, Wis. (Sunkist Kids) 7. Steve Forrest, Hubert, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps) 8. Aaron Briggs, Tucson, Ariz. (USOEC) 9. Anton Gottfredson, Laguna Hills, Calif. (USOTC) 10. Tim Bleau, Ishpeming, Mich. (USOEC)   84 kg/185 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - T.C. Dantzler, Colorado Springs, Colo. (unattached) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Aaron Sieracki, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) 2. Chas Betts, St. Michael, Minn. (Minnesota Storm) 3. Walter Hoffman, Bossier City, La. (U.S. Air Force) 4. Gabe Dretsch, Minneapolis, Minn. (Minnesota Storm) 5. Jacob Ison, Athens, Ohio, (Bobcat WC) 6. Peter Hicks, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) 7. Chad Hemerson, Monterey, Calif. (USOEC) 8. Talan Knox, Salt Lake City, Utah (USOEC) 9. Joshua McAllister, Camp Lejeune, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps) 10. Jim Gibson, Clarion, Pa. (Clarion WC)   120 kg/264.5 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - Dremiel Byers, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Brandon Rupp, Pocatello, ID (New York AC) 2. Erik Nye, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) 3. David Arendt Jr, Port Washington, Wis. (U.S. Marine Corps) 4. Mark Simmonds, Minneapolis, Minn. (U.S. Air Force) 5. Timothy Taylor, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) 6. Pete Kowalczuk, Colorado Springs, Colo. (USOEC) 7. Akil Patterson, Frederick, Md. (New York AC)   WORLD TEAM TRIALS WOMEN’S FREESTYLE SEEDS   U.S. Nationals champions in men’s freestyle have advanced to the best-of-3 final-round series on Saturday night. They will meet the Challenge Tournament winner in the final-round series.   51 kg/112.25 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - Patricia Miranda, Colo. Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Katherine Fulp-Allen, Half Moon Bay, Calif. (New York AC) 2. Jessica Medina, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) 3. Stephanie Murata, Minden, Nev. (Sunkist Kids) 4. Gabrielle Henry, Columbus, Ohio (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 5. Emily Harper, DeForest, Wis. (Victory School of Wrestling)   59 kg/130 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - Kelsey Campbell, Milwaukie, Ore. (Sunkist Kids) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Deanna Rix, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) 2. Schuyler Brown, Montpelier, Va. (USOEC) 3. Natasha Umemoto, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Sunkist Kids) 4. Nena Garcia, Clyde, Ohio (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 5. Shannon Reeves, Cuyuhoga Falls, Ohio (Univ. of the Cumberlands)   67 kg/147.5 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - Adeline Gray, Denver, Colo. (New York AC) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Sheila McCabe, San Diego, Calif. (OCU Stars) 2. Amber Miracle, Berlin, Wis. (USOEC) 3. Lauren Knight, Vallejo, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 4. Christen Paysse, Fullerton, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 5. Stefenie Shaw, Waterford, Conn. (OCU Stars)   72 kg/158.5 pounds U.S. Nationals champion - Jenna Pavlik, Colorado Springs, Colo. (USOTC) Challenge Tournament seeds 1. Ali Bernard, New Ulm, Minn. (Gator WC) 2. Kendra Lewis, Houston, Texas (Univ. of the Cumberlands) 3. Lacey Novinska, Fennimore, Wis. (OCU Stars) 4. Erin Clodgo, Richmond, Vermont (USOEC) 5. Melissa Simmons, Ridgefield, Wash. (OCU Stars)   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1182-world-team-trials-seeds-for-saturday Fri, 29 May 2009 18:24:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1123-heffernan-named-illinois-14th-head-wrestling-coach   Long-time Illinois assistant coach Jim Heffernan was promoted to take over for Mark Johnson as head wrestling coach.  April 28, 2009   CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - University of Illinois Director of Athletics Ron Guenther announced the promotion of long-time assistant coach Jim Heffernan to the position of head wrestling coach. Heffernan has been the top assistant under recently retired head coach Mark Johnson for the past 17 years at Illinois and two previous seasons at Oregon State. "I am pleased to announce Jim Heffernan as our head wrestling coach," Guenther said. "Jim has been an assistant in our program for the past 17 years and was an integral part of the program's success. He has displayed exceptional loyalty and has a great understanding of the University of Illinois. Jim had an exceptional career as a collegiate wrestler and is well respected in the wrestling community. I look forward to working with him to advance our program to the next level." Heffernan, 45, takes over for Johnson, who was the Illinois wrestling head coach for the past 17 years. Heffernan was an assistant coach on the Illini staff throughout that entire tenure as well as the two seasons they spent at Oregon State prior to coming to Champaign. Heffernan has helped guide Illinois to 10 Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships and has helped produce seven national champions, 45 All-Americans and 120 NCAA qualifiers. "I would like to thank Ron Guenther for giving me the opportunity to carry on the tradition Mark Johnson and I had started 17 years ago," Heffernan said. "I feel extremely fortunate to remain at Illinois as the next head wrestling coach, as this is where I want to finish my career. Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois have been a great place to live, work and raise my family and we are pleased to be able to continue to call it home as we move forward. I would also like to thank Vince Ille, Tom Porter, Terry Cole, Dana Brenner and Susan Young for their role in the decision making process. They were all extremely helpful and I am grateful to them for their support." Heffernan helped lead the Illini to a Big Ten championship in 2005, three consecutive Midlands titles from 2004-06 and 17 consecutive winning seasons in dual meets. He has twice been named the National Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year, earning the honor in 1995 and 2001, and he also was named the AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year in 2003. "I'm extremely happy that Jim Heffernan will be the new coach of the Fighting Illini," former head coach Mark Johnson said. "He has paid his dues as a part of a very successful program at the University of Illinois for the past 17 years and he deserves this opportunity. I wish him the best and will be his biggest fan." A 1987 graduate of the University of Iowa, Heffernan was a four-time All-American and the 150-pound NCAA champion in 1986. He earned Iowa's Male Athlete of the Year honor in 1987 and was a four-time Big Ten champion. He also led the Hawkeyes to three NCAA championships and four Big Ten titles during his time in Iowa City.        >"As I transition into my new role, there will be big shoes to fill," Heffernan said. "Mark Johnson has raised the expectations and standards of the program to an extremely high level. Those expectations and goals are something I will continue to embrace as we continue on to the next chapter in Ilini wrestling. Further, I would like to commend our student-athletes for the way they handled themselves through this difficult situation. There was a lot of uncertainty throughout the last month but they remained positive, motivated and continued to work hard through the resolution of the decision." Heffernan began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Iowa before becoming an assistant coach at Lehigh in 1988. After a two-year stint in Bethlehem, Pa., Heffernan joined Johnson's staff at Oregon State as an assistant coach in 1990. He also coached the Cadet Wrestling Team at the world championships in Istanbul, Turkey, in 1992, and led the USA World Espoir Team in 1989. Heffernan graduated from national wrestling powerhouse St. Edward High School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he won a pair of state titles. Heffernan and his wife, Rebecca, live in Champaign with their son, Sean, and daughter, Alex. TransactionsUniversity of Illinois names Jim Heffernan head wrestling coach WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT HEFFERNAN   Dan Gable // Former University of Iowa head coach, Olympic gold medalist and three-time NCAA champion"Jim and I go back a long time. He was able to step right in as a freshman at Iowa and start on a national championship team, which was pretty impressive. I just knew that he would go on and do a good job coaching. I'm really glad to see that he's able to carry on in the Illinois program. I think the big thing is that now his work is really going to begin. It's going to be his program and whatever he did in the past to make it good, he's going to be the guy who will decide how good it can be. His commitment has always been there and I don't question it, but I know he'll have to go to another level. He'll have to get a lot of people around him to help him and I don't think he'll take a backseat to anyone. I think he'll take that challenge. He knows what to do and has the right attitude to do it." J Robinson // University of Minnesota head wrestling coach"I am extremely happy that Jim Heffernan has been given the opportunity to lead the Illinois wrestling program. He has a great background as a wrestler in high school and at Iowa. He's been an assistant for 20 years and I think it's great that people who are loyal to the university are given a chance. I think Jim will continue to build upon some of the great things that have been done during the last 17 years when he was with Mark Johnsonand I'm looking forward to welcoming him as one of the Big Ten's coaches." Steve Marianetti // 1995 NCAA Champion and head coach at Elmhurst College"I'm first relieved and then excited for Jim. After 17 years of being an assistant, Jim deserves a chance to lead the Illini. First off, Jim has always made a huge impression on the alumni. The alumni love him and he's been a huge part of their life. He's had a quiet but powerful influence behind the scenes. Now he has a chance for our state and the country to see his ability to lead. Mark has always been such a good front-man and leader that Jim hasn't had to step into that role as much, but we all know that he has it in him. Being part of the program, we see that every day. We have seen him lead in the room, but not many people have been privy to that view." Adam Tirapelle // 2001 NCAA Champion and assistant coach at Clovis (Calif.) High School"Illinois not only has a great wrestling program but also a great tradition of having a strong, ethical, well-respected program where its student-athletes graduate and go on to become productive members of society. Not only does Jim understand that, but he's also been a big part of creating that and I'm sure he'll continue to uphold that same high standard. He's also one of the best technical coaches in the country and I'm sure he'll surround himself with the people who will fill the roles necessary to make a great coaching staff." Alex Tirapelle // Two-time NCAA All-American and assistant coach at UC Davis"Jim brings a real level of professionalism and compassion to the program. It's a one-of-a-kind program because they really care about the kids and they treat them as their own. Jim's a father-figure type of coach. He'll look after the wrestlers and they'll become part of the program's family for the rest of their life. He'll look out for what's best for you and give you sound advice." Mike Polz // Carl Sandburg High School head wrestling coach and father of Illinois wrestlers Clinton and Conrad Polz"I'm really happy and excited that Illinois has chosen to hire Jim. He brings a ton of experience since he's been along for the whole ride with Mark Johnson at Illinois and before that at Oregon State. His credentials say a lot. He's very familiar with the Big Ten over a long period of time and he's a good person. He's a great technician and it'll bring a lot to the program and keep it moving in the direction it was going."   THE HEFFERNAN FILE   College Coaching Experience• Illinois, assistant coach (1992-present)• Oregon State, assistant coach (1990-92)• Lehigh, assistant coach (1988-89)• Iowa, graduate assistant (1987)   Honors• AFLAC Assistant Coach of the Year Award (2003)• NWCA Assistant Coach of the Year (1995 & 2001)• Iowa's Male Athlete of the Year (1987)• NCAA 150-pound Champion (1986)• Four-time All-American, University of Iowa (1984-87)   International Coaching Experience• Cadet Wrestling Team, Istanbul, Turkey (1992)• USA World Espoir Team (1989) Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1123-heffernan-named-illinois-14th-head-wrestling-coach Sat, 02 May 2009 10:26:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1121-kevin-jackson-named-isu-head-wrestling-coach AMES, Iowa – Former Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Champion Kevin Jackson has been named Iowa State’s head wrestling coach. Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard will introduce Jackson – often referred to as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers in United States history – at an 11 a.m. news conference Friday in the Jacobson Athletic Building (Hunziker Auditorium). Jackson captured gold medals at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain and at the World Championships in both 1991 (Varna, Bulgaria) and 1995 (Atlanta). He is one of just five wrestlers in U.S. history with three career world-level titles.  Jackson is a member of the FILA International Wrestling Hall of Fame, the United States National Wrestling Hall of Fame (as a distinguished member) and the Iowa State University Athletics Hall of Fame (2007 inductee). “We are very excited to welcome Kevin back to the Cyclone family,” Pollard said. “He was captain of the last Cyclone national championship team and is a member of our Athletics Department’s Hall of Fame. His competitive intensity, combined with his technical skills as a coach, will make an immediate impact on our wrestling program. For the last decade, Kevin has coached and trained the best United States wrestlers. He has excelled at the highest levels of international wrestling as both an athlete and coach.”   Jackson’s return to Iowa State brings back fond memories for him. “Winning a national team championship at ISU remains a career highlight and I’m grateful for the opportunity to come back to Ames and lead such a distinguished program,” Jackson said. “There is no ceiling to what we can accomplish on and off the mat at Iowa State and I couldn’t be more excited to get started. I’m pleased to inherit such an outstanding team and we’ll begin immediately to focus on hard work and technique with the goal of competing for the NCAA title. We’ll build a wrestling environment at Iowa State in which our student-athletes will flourish in and our fans will respond.”   Currently head coach of the Sunkist youth development program, Jackson served eight years (2001-08) as the National Freestyle Coach for USA Wrestling. He was the first full-time freestyle wrestling coach for the organization and took two United States’ teams to the Olympics. Two of his athletes – Cael Sanderson (2004) and Henry Cejudo (2008) – won gold medals. His 2001 freestyle team won the World Cup, the 2003 team placed second and the 2006 squad finished third at that meet.   Prior to his appointment as the nation’s head freestyle coach, Jackson was freestyle resident coach at the Olympic Training Center and head coach for the U.S. Army team at Fort Carson (1998-2001). During that tenure, he personally trained 2000 Olympic champion Brandon Slay.   As a college wrestler, he attended Louisiana State and earned All-America honors three times before the school dropped the sport. He transferred to Iowa State for his senior year and captained the Cyclones’ last NCAA championship team (1987), earning another All-America award with a NCAA runner-up finish and registering a 30-3-1 record. After college, Jackson won two Pan American Games titles and was a member of World Championship teams for the United States in both 1993 and 1995. He won three U.S. National Titles and placed second five times. Jackson also became the first American to win the prestigious Takhti Cup (1998) in Tehran, Iran.   During his post-collegiate competitive career, Jackson also assisted with the Cyclone Wrestling Club (1989-92) and volunteered with the Arizona State (1997) program. Jackson’s success earned him a number of major awards, including the 1995 John Smith Award as National Freestyle Wrestler of the Year, 1992 Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year and 1991 USA Wrestling and USOC Wrestler of the Year.   He earned a bachelor of sports science degree from the U.S. Sports Academy / University of Americas in 2005. The native of Lansing, Mich., won two state high school championships for Eastern High School before becoming a Junior National Greco-Roman champion. Jackson and his wife, Robin (a native of Emmetsburg, Iowa), have five children: Cole, Bailee, Trinity, Brynn and Kira.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1121-kevin-jackson-named-isu-head-wrestling-coach Fri, 01 May 2009 06:52:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1101-beat-the-streets April 30th “Golden Night at Guastavino’s” Gala Fundraiser to support organization that provides 3,500 New York City students with wrestling opportunities   NEW YORK – On April 30, Beat the Streets Wrestling Program will host its annual gala fundraiser "Golden Night at Guastavino's" in New York City to help continue the organization’s work in providing approximately 3,500 boys and girls wrestling opportunities and safe havens for them to practice.    In addition, New York City wrestling coaches will be named High School Coach of the Year, Assistant Coach of the Year and Middle School Coach of the Year at the Gala.   Gathering to show their support for Beat the Streets are wrestling legends: * Bruce Baumgartner, four-time Olympic wrestling medalist, National Wrestling Hall of Fame and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member and Director of Athletics at Edinboro University * Henry Cejudo, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist * Brandon Slay, 2000 Olympic Gold medalist, USA Wrestling Assistant National Freestyle Coach * John Smith, 2x Olympic and 4x World Championship gold-medal winner, head coach at Oklahoma State University; National Wrestling Hall of Fame member    “Beat the Streets is proud to bring together the wrestling community, not just in New York City but the world, to help encourage and support New York City girls and boys’ efforts to participate in the sport of wrestling,” said Brian Giffin, President and Executive Director of Beat the Streets. “Because of Beat the Streets, thousands of children are instilled with important values such as perseverance, discipline and self reliance, which they will carry with them throughout their lives. We would like to thank Bruce Baumgartner, Henry Cejudo, Brandon Slay and John Smith for showing their support for Beat the Streets’ work.”    Baumgartner, who is a past president of USA Wrestling, has supported this program since its inception.   "The success of Beat the Streets Wrestling Program in New York City is a true testament to the organization, which has dedicated itself to not only teaching children about the sport of wrestling, but also shaping young minds and preparing them for whatever challenges may come their way, whether it be on the mat or in the class room,” said Bruce Baumgartner.    The Beat the Streets Wrestling Program is a not-for-profit organization that creates opportunities for boys and girls from New York City schools to participate in after-school wrestling programs in safe and nurturing environments. Beat the Streets provides free coaching, gear and equipment; free access to afterschool training centers in all five boroughs; all-expenses paid trips to the most prestigious training camps in the country; and safe havens for students from the poorest urban neighborhoods seeking to improve their fitness and stay on the right path.   Approximately 3,500 boys and girls from New York City schools currently participate in the organization’s afterschool programs. Beat the Streets’ work has effectively helped the sport of wrestling grow in New York City. In 2005, New York City's Public School Athletic League had 23 teams only in high schools and fewer than 300 kids enrolled. Now New York City has wrestling teams in 58 high schools and 54 middle schools with 3,500 enrollees.    About Beat the Streets Gala Fundraiser   Thursday, April 30 at 6:30pm Guastavino’s 409 E 59th Street New York, NY 10022 Tickets: $150 Tickets required for all guests   Tickets are available at www.beat-the-streets.org or by contacting Brian Giffin at (646) 922-0811 and gala@beat-the-streets.org.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/1101-beat-the-streets Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:28:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/921-mark-johnson-retires-from-head-coaching-position-at-illinois   from:  http://www.fightingillini.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/033009aab.html Johnson Retires After 17 Seasons at IllinoisMost Successful Coach in Illini History Steps Down at Leader of IlliniWrestling ProgramMark Johnson announced his retirement after 17 years as head coach atIllinois on Monday.   March 30, 2009CHAMPAIGN, Ill.  After 17 seasons at the helm of Illinois Wrestlingand 19 as a collegiate head coach, Mark Johnson announced hisretirement from coaching Monday. Johnson finishes his career as themost successful wrestling coach in Illinois history and one of thebest nationally."I would like to thank Ron Guenther and the entire athletic departmentfor giving me the great opportunity to fulfill my dream of leading theFighting Illini," Johnson said. "I couldn't have asked for a betterathletic director than Ron. I want to thank him for how he treated myprogram and me over my 17 years here. I really enjoyed therelationships with my athletes and staff, and I think this program isin great shape for the future." Johnson led the Fighting Illini to an eighth-place finish at the 2009NCAA Championships, which finished on March 21, with Mike Poeta, JimmyKennedy and John Wise bringing Johnson's total of All-Americans atIllinois to 45. He finishes his coaching career with seven individualnational champions, 10 Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships inthe last 15 years and took a total of 120 wrestlers to 17 NCAAChampionships during his time at Illinois."Mark's decision to resign as head wrestling coach did not necessarilycome as a surprise to me," Guenther said. "Mark has done anexceptional job in leading our wrestling program, however, over thepast few years, he has expressed a desire to explore otheropportunities. I am pleased for Mark that an opportunity came up tohold him in our community and I wish him much success." Johnson's career is unmatched at Illinois, as he finishes with themost wins, NCAA Champions, All-Americans and NCAA qualifiers of anycoach in Illini history. He was named the National Coach of the Yearin 1995 and 30 of his 45 All-Americans have come in the last 10 years.He led the Orange and Blue to a team title at the 2005 Big TenChampionships, Illinois' first Big Ten crown in 53 years, and a pairof Big Ten dual titles in 2005 and 2006. He also guided the Illini toa No. 1 national ranking in 2004.The Rock Island, Ill., native won his 200th career dual meet earlierthis season at Wisconsin when the Illini took down the Badgers, 24-16,and finished the season with the second-best winning percentage amongactive college wrestling coaches. He also ranked 12th in career winsamong active coaches. Johnson finishes his career with more than twiceas many wins as any other coach in Illinois history.Illinois' highest finish at the NCAA Championships under Johnson camein 2001, when the Illini placed fifth on the backs of NCAA ChampionsAdam Tirapelle and John Lockhart and All-Americans Matt Lackey and PatQuirk. Johnson-led teams hold the Illinois records for most dual wins,pins, dual winning percentage and points scored at both the NCAA andBig Ten Championships. Johnson also guided Illinois wrestlers to success off the mat, as fourof his student-athletes earned the Big Ten Medal of Honor and 18 werenamed Academic All-Americans. Illinois also has 77 Academic All-BigTen selections under Johnson.A member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team, Johnson was a two-timeAll-American in 1976-77. He was a two-time National Wrestling Championand was a member of the USA Wrestling team. He was an assistant coachfor the 1988 USA Olympic team and was the head coach for the OlympicSports Festival in 1991 and 1996.Johnson and his wife, Linda, reside in Champaign. They have two growndaughters, Tricia and Mackey. EducationB.S. in education, University of Michigan, 1977 Coaching Experience1992-2009 Head Coach - University of Illinois1990-92 Head Coach - Oregon State University1982-90 Assistant Coach - University of Iowa1978-80 Graduate Assistant - University of Iowa Record At Illinois (17 seasons): 203-44-3 (.818)Career record (19 seasons): 223-48-5 (.817) Coaching Honors2005 Big Ten Coach of the Year2002 NWCA All-Star Meet Head Coach2001 Big Ten Coach of the Year2000 Quad City Sports Hall of Fame1999 IWCOA Man of the Year1995 NWCA National Coach of the Year1995 W.I.N. Magazine National Coach of the Year1992 Pac-10 Coach of the Year1987 Illinois Wrestling Hall of Fame1986 NWCA National Assistant Coach of the YearCoaching Accomplishments• Won 2005 Big Ten Championships• Ranked No. 1 in 2004• Won Midlands team title 2003-05, only the third team to win threeconsecutive team titles• Led Illinois to 10 Top-10 finishes at the NCAA Championships and 13Top-15 finishes in the last 15 years• Coached seven NCAA Champions• Coached 45 All-Americans• Coached 120 NCAA qualifiers at IllinoisWrestling Experience• Olympic Team, 1980• USA Wrestling Team• National Wrestling Champion (Twice)• Two-time All-American (1976-77)International Coaching Experience• USA National Coaching Staff member• Olympic Sports Festival, head coach (1991 & 1996)• USA Olympic Team, assistant coach (1988)• World Espoir Team, head coach (1987) Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/921-mark-johnson-retires-from-head-coaching-position-at-illinois Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/898-who-won-the-prediction-contest Congratulations to Lloyd Hilton (bobmoon300)for winning the Prediction contest, please check your Flowrestling messages. 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0 6 1 13 116.5 17 gaethje157 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 121.5 942 th1rcfrdmn 8 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 119 1231 garvandemark 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 1041 jawshoowah 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 115 1263 dmcal 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 114 1209 rhswrestler112 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 8 106 583   0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 125   4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 840   0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 864 rsweaney 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 iowa 923 Mr. Mac Nasty 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 132 979   0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1063 Raaw 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 idk 882 sandie8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112.5 965 Gwen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129 968 pklenkel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1050   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1202 CantonTough 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 112.5 1225 alwaysgoforthegold 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1330 ddormanen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/898-who-won-the-prediction-contest Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/866-2009-ncaa-brackets To download the 2009 NCAA Wrestling Championships Brackets file as a PDF right click and save this link. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/866-2009-ncaa-brackets Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:54:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/865-apprentice-stuns-field-and-wins-2009-ncwas-nationals Builders win National Team Title 03/16/2009 - It must be something with hometown advantage. After participating in the National Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships for 11 years, the Apprentice School brought home its first-ever team national championship on Saturday night at Hampton University Convocation Center. The Builders amassed 118.5 points to outdistance three-time defending champion Grand Valley State who scored 109 points in the 84-team event. The national championship for the wrestling team marked the first ever team championship for the Builders who have now won seven individual national champions. "I thought we had potential with this young team," said Apprentice School Head Coach Bruce Shumaker. "Right now it's amazing, they did a tremendous job this weekend and we got a championship now." He was honored at the post-event banquet as the 2009 National Coach of the Year. What helped the Builders as they had four wrestlers wrestling for third place or higher, while the Lakers had four wrestlers wrestling for fifth place and one for a national championship. The advancement point victories helped the Builders clinch the national championship halfway through the final round. Senior Cecil Lee became the first individual champion for the Apprentice School as he won the 285 pound championship match with a 4-1 decision over Tim Rose of Amerhst College. Lee iced the championship with a two-point takedown with 1:25 left in the third period and held on for his school record 46th victory on the season. Earlier Saturday he defeated Chris DeScantis of Pittsburgh 1-0 to advance to the finals. His 46 wins set the school single-season victory record that was held by current assistant coach Micah Amrozowicz with 45. The last individual champion for the Builders was York High graduate Sinque Holmes who won the heavyweight championship in 2002. " To do this in our area is quite a way to finish my career," said Lee. "It felt like I was at home with all the fans cheering in the finals." Freshman Marcus Chevres fell behind early in his match with Steven West for the 133 pound championship and lost a 16-7 major decision. On the season he finished with a 26-17 record and went 4-1 in the tournament. Earlier on Saturday the Norfolk, Va. native advanced to the finals with a 10-5 win over Joey Heersche of Kansas State. Senior Ty Holley lost 5-1 for third place at 141 pounds to Mike Girodano of Northampton Community College. Giordano put Holley into the losers bracket on Friday in a 3-2 decision. Holley finished 23-16 on the year. Earlier on Saturday he scored a 15-5 major decision over Jason Mustall of Mott Community College and defeated Mark Burchardt by injury default from Hudson Valley Community College. Junior Matt Perry finished eighth at 149 pounds after having to take a default in his match against Lance Goodell of Mott Community College. He finished his season with a 22-18 record and earned his second All-American honor. In his first match on Saturday, the Chesapeake, Va. native lost a 6-5 decision to Jeffrey Slaughter of Louisiana State University. Sophomore Will Harcum won 9-3 over Steve Bauer of Mott Community College to take fifth place at 165 pounds. That win avenged an earlier loss to Bauer in the quarterfinals on Friday for the Williamsburg native. He opened with a flurry taking an early 4-1 advantage and won his 34th match of the season. Earlier Saturday he won by fall in 1:43 over Michael Wright of Delaware and then lost an 11-4 decision to Nick Newell of Kansas State University. Freshman Charles Mills lost 14-6 to Oscar Huntley from U.S. Naval Academy Prep for third place at 174 pounds. Mills, a freshman from Republic, Washington, finished the year 28-14 and went 4-2 in the event. Earlier Saturday he lost a 4-2 decision to Richard Doherty of Grand Valley State in the semifinals and scored a win in 5:56 over Michael Bard of Delaware in the consolation semifinals. The championship was the sixth for the Apprentice School as the women's basketball team won the U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association National Championship in 2000-01 and 2001-02, while the men's team won championships in 2001-02 and 2002-03. The baseball team won the U.S.C.A.A. national championship in 2008 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Top 10 Teams (out of 84): Apprentice School 118.5; Grand Valley State 109; U.S. Naval Prep 96.5; Marion Military Institute 96; Central Florida 85.5; U.S. Military Prep 69; U.S. Air Force Prep 64.5; Mott CC 63, Northampton CC 56.5, Kansas State 56.5.    Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/865-apprentice-stuns-field-and-wins-2009-ncwas-nationals Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:55:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/856-pickems-contest   Click the button 2009 NCAA Flowrestling Pick'em Contest  (Contest opens in a new window) Rules Contest: All Entries after 11am central time on March 11th will be recorded. ===================================================== 1 point if you pick an All American  2 points if you pick 3rd (or your pick for third scores higher than third) 3 points if you pick 2nd (or if your pick for second is champion) 6 points if you pick champion (If your pick for champion ends up taking 2nd you will get 3 points, if he takes 3rd you will get 2 points, if he is an                                          all american you will get 1 point) ====================================================== examples: If you pick someone to be 1st but gets 3rd you tally 2 points. If you pick someone to be 2nd but he gets 4th you get 1 point. If you pick someone to be third but he is 1st you get 2 points. if you pick someone to be 7th but is 1st then you get 1 point.     Click the button 2009 NCAA Flowrestling Pick'em Contest  (Contest opens in a new window) Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/856-pickems-contest Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:23:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/851-ncaa-all-qualifiers Here is the list of all 2008 2009 NCAA Qualifiers. To make the text bigger, use the full screen option to the right or tools tab to increase the size. To see the At Large Bids, Click here  Complete NCAA Qualifiers 1 2 125 Byrne Brendan Maryland RSJR Cape May 21-8 1 ACC 3 125 Garnett Jarrod Virginia Tech FR Newark, DE 39-7 2 ACC 4 125 Clark Tyler Iowa State SO Davenport, IA 24-6 2 Big 12 5 125 Fio Joey Oklahoma SO Sandpoint, ID 21-3 1 Big 12 6 125 Blanc Obenson Oklahoma State RSSR Naples, FL 27-8 3 Big 12 7 125 Futrell Bernard Illinois FR Oak Forest, IL 23-12 6 Big Ten 8 125 Escobedo Angel Indiana RSJR Griffith, IN 22-3 1 Big Ten 9 125 Falck Charlie Iowa RSSR Arlington, IA 22-4 3 Big Ten 10 125 Watts Mike Michigan SR Riverton, UT 14-11   Big Ten 11 125 Olanowski Eric Michigan State RSFR Virginia Beach, VA 20-17 7 Big Ten 12 125 Sanders Zachary Minnesota RSFR Wabasha,MN 35-7 5 Big Ten 13 125 Precin Brandon Northwestern JR Orland Park, IL 27-3 2 Big Ten 14 125 Triggas Nikko Ohio State SO Moraga, CA 20-15   Big Ten 15 125 Pataky Brad Penn State RSSO Clearfield, PA 28-9 4 Big Ten 16 125 Bonanno Steve Hofstra FR Wantagh, NY 28-13 2 CAA 17 125 Nicholson James Old Dominion RSSO Des Moines, IA 35-2 1 CAA 18 125 Chamberlain William Duquesne JR Shippensburg, PA 26-9 1 East Regional 19 125 Reber Derek Bucknell FR Lewisburg, PA 31-10 3 EIWA 20 125 Nickerson Troy Cornell RSJR Chenango Forks, NY 20-0 1 EIWA 21 125 Garner Prescott Navy FR Wes Linn, OR 28-14 5 EIWA 22 125 Peterkin Rollie Penn SO Wellsley, MA 21-5 2 EIWA 23 125 Moser Ian Bloomsburg RSSO Dover, DE 22-12 3 EWL 24 125 Ivanco Jay Clarion RSSO Monroville, PA 19-12 2 EWL 25 125 Donahoe Paul Edinboro RSSR Davison, MI 31-0 1 EWL 26 125 Sentes Scotti Central Michigan FR North Fort Myers, FL 25-6 1 MAC 27 125 Bedelyon Nicholas Kent State SO Lewistown, PA 25-8 2 MAC 28 125 Robles Anthony Arizona State RSSO Mesa, AZ 25-6 1 Pac-10 29 125 Owen Brian Boise State FR Spokane,WA 12-7 4 Pac-10 30 125 Zoetewey Brandon Cal State Bakersfield SR San Ramon, CA 24-6 2 Pac-10 31 125 Orozco Marcos UC Davis SR Vacaville, CA 21-8 3 Pac-10 32 125 Johnson Demetrius Chattanooga RSFR Brighton, TN 10-6 1 SoCon 33 125 Mustari Anthony Northern Colorado RSJR Greeley, CO 26-8 2 WWC 34 125 Martinez Michael Wyoming RSFR Pagosa Springs, CO 37-9 1 WWC 35 133 Bell Steve Maryland RSJR Connellsville, PA 24-4 1 ACC 36 133 Rappo Michael North Carolina RSSO Holland, PA 24-8 2 ACC 37 133 Little Darius North Carolina State FR High Point, NC 18-15 3 ACC 38 133 Bonson Matt Virginia RSFR Lewistown,PA 17-7 4 ACC 39 133 Fanthorpe Nicholas Iowa State JR Naperville, IL 20-4 1 Big 12 40 133 Schavrien Todd Missouri SO Poway, Calif. 14-11 3 Big 12 41 133 Notte Christopher Oklahoma State JR Wantagh, NY 27-7 2 Big 12 42 133 Kennedy James Illinois JR Ingleside, IL 28-4 3 Big Ten 43 133 Dennis Daniel Iowa RSJR Ingleside, IL 27-4 5 Big Ten 44 133 Gomez Franklin Michigan State RSJR Brandon, FL 22-2 1 Big Ten 45 133 Ness Jayson Minnesota RSJR Bloomington, MN 33-7 4 Big Ten 46 133 Humphrey Reece Ohio State RSJR Indiapolis, IN 26-3 2 Big Ten 47 133 Strayer Jake Penn State RSSR South Fork, PA 16-8 6 Big Ten 48 133 Ruggirello Lou Hofstra JR Walden, NY 28-3 1 CAA 49 133 Hutter Kyle Old Dominion JR New Lenox, IL 22-12 2 CAA 50 133 Smith Christian Liberty Grad Chesapeake, VA 23-12 1 East Regional 51 133 Marble David Bucknell JR Harpersville, NY 27-10 4 EIWA 52 133 Grey Mike Cornell SO Rockaway, NY 22-8 2 EIWA 53 133 Fisk Matthew Lehigh RSJR Wyalusing PA 26-7 3 EIWA 54 133 Baker Joe Navy SR Poway, CA 14-0 1 EIWA 55 133 Deubel Rick Edinboro RSSR Chagrin Falls, OH 27-11 2 EWL 56 133 Conroy Jimmy Pittsburgh JR South Plainfield, NJ 21-11 1 EWL 57 133 Beebe Conor Central Michigan RSJR Western Springs, IL 22-12 2 MAC 58 133 Mitcheff Dan Kent State RSJR Lorain, OH 23-8 1 MAC 59 133 DeShazer Tristen Northern Illinois RSSO Wichita, KS 21-11 3 MAC 60 133 Hochstrasser Andrew Boise State RSSO Tooele, UT 30-2 1 Pac-10 61 133 Novachkov Filip Cal Poly RSSO Sunnyvale,CA 22-7 3 Pac-10 62 133 Kimbrell Thomas Cal State Bakersfield RSSR Daswonville, GA 25-12 5 Pac-10 63 133 Dillashaw Tyler Cal State Fullerton RSSR Angels Camp, CA 27-7 6 Pac-10 64 133 Kubec Kelly Oregon State RSFR Everett, WA 21-7 2 Pac-10 65 133 Low Brandon UC Davis RSSO Honolulu, HI 14-8 4 Pac-10 66 133 Celorrio Frank Appalachian State JR Hialeah, FL 26-13 1 SoCon 67 133 VomBaur Cory Wyoming RSJR Vacouver, WA 27-12 1 WWC 68 141 Krom Alex Maryland RSJR Easton, PA 21-4 1 ACC 69 141 Ramirez Vincent North Carolina RSSR Durham, NC 31-8 3 ACC 70 141 Caramanica Joe North Carolina State JR Nazareth, PA 11-8 5 ACC 71 141 Nelson Nick Virginia SO Pittsburgh,PA 23-10 4 ACC 72 141 Diaz Christopher Virginia Tech SO Camden, DE 35-10 2 ACC 73 141 Gallick Nick Iowa State JR Tucson, AZ 28-4 2 Big 12 74 141 Hoehn Marcus Missouri SR Farminton, MO 29-8 1 Big 12 75 141 Parks Jamal Oklahoma State RSFR Tulsa, OK 27-8 3 Big 12 76 141 Prater Ryan Illinois SO Plainfield, IL 11-15 7 Big Ten 77 141 Tsirtsis Alex Iowa SR Griffith, IN 25-5 4 Big Ten 78 141 Russell Kellen Michigan SO High Bridge, NJ 26-2 1 Big Ten 79 141 Thorn Michael Minnesota RSSO Saint Michael,MN 29-15 5 Big Ten 80 141 Sulzer Keith Northwestern JR Cleveland, OH 19-12 6 Big Ten 81 141 Jaggers J Ohio State RSSR Northfield, OH 23-7 3 Big Ten 82 141 Molinaro Frank Penn State RSFR Barnegat, NJ 19-16 8 Big Ten 83 141 Tanelli Zach Wisconsin RSSR Milburne, NJ 25-4 2 Big Ten 84 141 Accordino Justin Hofstra RSFR Wilkes-Barre, PA 23-11 2 CAA 85 141 Williams Ryan Old Dominion SR Mechanicsburg, PA 35-3 1 CAA 86 141 Harner Tim Liberty SR Norristown, PA 25-8 1 East Regional 87 141 Simpson William Army SR Nashville, TN 18-6 4 EIWA 88 141 Jantzen Corey Harvard SO Shoreham, NY 13-2 2 EIWA 89 141 Ciasulli Seth Lehigh RSJR Easton, PA 24-8 1 EIWA 90 141 Rappo Richard Penn JR Holland,PA 18-7 3 EIWA 91 141 Nauman Tyler Pittsburgh RSFR Middletown, PA 28-7 1 EWL 92 141 D'Alie Anthony Central Michigan RSJR Waterford,WI 14-9 2 MAC 93 141 Lashaway Drew Kent State RSSR Bowling Green, OH 29-5 1 MAC 94 141 Drouin Chris Arizona State RSSO Temecula, CA 26-6 2 Pac-10 95 141 Fish Cory Boise State JR Spokane, WA 18-9 4 Pac-10 96 141 Nacita Elijah Cal State Bakersfield RSSO Bakersfield, CA 33-11 1 Pac-10 97 141 Duenas Adin Cal State Fullerton RSSO Gilroy,Ca 20-7 3 Pac-10 98 141 Cleveland Cody Chattanooga RSJR Tullahoma, Tn 17-6 1 SoCon 99 141 Bencivenga Christopher North Carolina-Greensboro RSSR Davie, FL 29-10 2 SoCon 100 141 Washington Trenton Northern Iowa RSFR Omaha, NE 14-7 1 WWC 101 149 Stabile Nicholas North Carolina RSSO Lenhartsville, PA 27-9 2 ACC 102 149 Caldwell Darrion North Carolina State SO Rahway, N.J. 33-0 1 ACC 103 149 Balum Kellon Virginia JR Herndon, PA 10-11 3 ACC 104 149 Yates Peter Virginia Tech FR Conyers, GA 36-8   ACC 105 149 Mueller Mitch Iowa State JR Iowa City, IA 20-7 2 Big 12 106 149 Sanders Robert Nebraska RSSR Blanding, UT 26-15 3 Big 12 107 149 Terry Kyle Oklahoma RSJR Midwest City, Okla. 28-1 1 Big 12 108 149 Metcalf Brent Iowa RSJR Davison, MI 33-0 1 Big Ten 109 149 Palmer Lance Ohio State JR Columbia Station, OH 27-3 3 Big Ten 110 149 Jenkins Bubba Penn State JR Virginia Beach, VA 24-1 2 Big Ten 111 149 Patacsil Jake Purdue RSSR Sunrise, FL 33-8 4 Big Ten 112 149 Ruschell Kyle Wisconsin RSJR Critenden, KY 26-7 5 Big Ten 113 149 Roberts Michael Boston U. RSSR Albany, NY 31-10 2 CAA 114 149 Gillespie Paul Hofstra RSFR Long Beach, NY 19-13 1 CAA 115 149 Cathell Matt Delaware State RSSO   16-0 1 East Regional 116 149 Borshoff Kyle American SO Pittsford, NY 26-4 3 EIWA 117 149 Kyler Matthew Army JR Clearfield, PA 39-5 2 EIWA 118 149 LeValley Kevin Bucknell SO Hugo, CO 28-13 6 EIWA 119 149 Meagher Daniel Cornell SO Bow, NH 14-10   EIWA 120 149 Chinn Trevor Lehigh RSSR Canadaigua, NY 27-7 4 EIWA 121 149 Saddoris Bryce Navy SO Spring Creek, NV 40-5 1 EIWA 122 149 Grajales Cesar Penn SO Brandon, FL 25-8 5 EIWA 123 149 Hickman George Bloomsburg RSSR Wilmington, NC 23-12 2 EWL 124 149 Gillespie Torsten Edinboro FR Webster, NY 26-17 6 EWL 125 149 Fittery Matthew Lock Haven RSSR Denver, PA 29-7 1 EWL 126 149 Jauregui David West Virginia RSSR Santa Ana, CA 14-5 3 EWL 127 149 Green Desmond Buffalo FR Henrietta, NY 38-7 2 MAC 128 149 Brown Steven Central Michigan RSJR Hermon, NY 21-6 1 MAC 129 149 Chamberlain Jason Boise State FR Springville,UT 26-7 1 Pac-10 130 149 Barnes Heinrich Oregon State SR Pretoria, South Africa 35-5 2 Pac-10 131 149 Waddell Daniel Chattanooga RSFR Chattanooga,TN 12-9 1 SoCon 132 149 Polkowske Mitchell Northern Colorado FR LaJara, CO 28-6 1 WWC 133 149 Kittleson Trevor Northern Iowa RSSO St. Ansgar, IA 27-9 2 WWC 134 157 Scotton Thomas North Carolina RSSO Willingboro, NJ 20-13   ACC 135 157 Hamrah Kody North Carolina State SR Middlesex, N.J. 31-8 1 ACC 136 157 Moore Jedd Virginia FR Marion,OH 28-13 3 ACC 137 157 Dong Jesse Virginia Tech FR Westerville, OH 32-9 2 ACC 138 157 Sanderson Cyler Iowa State JR Heber City, UT 18-7 4 Big 12 139 157 Chandler Michael Missouri SR High Ridge, MO 27-6 2 Big 12 140 157 Burroughs Jordan Nebraska JR Sickerville, NJ 30-0 1 Big 12 141 157 Terry Chad Oklahoma RSJR Midwest City, Okla. 16-7   Big 12 142 157 Erisman Robert Oklahoma State RSSO De Soto, KS 31-9 3 Big 12 143 157 Poeta Michael Illinois RSSR Highwood, IL 13-0 1 Big Ten 144 157 Kinser Kurt Indiana RSSO Bloomington, IN 18-8 6 Big Ten 145 157 Hynes Aaron Michigan RSSO Flint, MI 20-13 5 Big Ten 146 157 Jones Anthony Michigan State SO Highland Park, MI 23-13 7 Big Ten 147 157 Safratowich Tyler Minnesota RSSR Park Rapids, MN 29-12 3 Big Ten 148 157 Welch Jason Northwestern FR Walnut Creek,CA. 23-8 2 Big Ten 149 157 Johnstone Jason Ohio State RSSR Massilon, OH 20-12   Big Ten 150 157 Salazar Colton Purdue RSSO Midway, UT 14-12 4 Big Ten 151 157 Bonilla-Bowman Jonny Hofstra RSJR Pomona, NY 22-7 1 CAA 152 157 Kessler Michael Rider RSJR Randallstown, MD 25-11 2 CAA 153 157 Smith Shaun Liberty JR Parkersburg, WV 12-12 1 East Regional 154 157 Leen Jordan Cornell RSSR Soddy Daisy TN 23-2 1 EIWA 155 157 O'Connor J.P. Harvard JR Oxford, NY 30-3 2 EIWA 156 157 Dragon Matt Penn JR Dallas,PA 25-7 4 EIWA 157 157 Winston Scott Rutgers FR Jackson NJ 38-7 3 EIWA 158 157 Moley Matt Bloomsburg JR Phoenixville, PA 31-5 1 EWL 159 157 Harrison Hadley Clarion JR McKean, PA 20-13 4 EWL 160 157 Gillespie Gregor Edinboro JR Webster, NY 37-1 2 EWL 161 157 Goodman Ryan West Virginia RSFR Greensburg, PA 8-9 3 EWL 162 157 Deutsch Bryan Northern Illinois RSSO Columbia City, IN 20-10 1 MAC 163 157 Hall Adam Boise State RSSO Bonners Ferry, ID 31-4 2 Pac-10 164 157 Pami Chase Cal Poly RSJR Las Vegas, NV 22-7 1 Pac-10 165 157 Knox Joseph Chattanooga RSJR Signal Mtn. TN 16-10 1 SoCon 166 157 Gaethje Justin Northern Colorado SO Safford, AZ 22-6 1 WWC 167 165 Mueller Keegan North Carolina RSSR Dallas, TX 32-7 1 ACC 168 165 Reader Jonathan Iowa State SO Davison, MI 25-6 3 Big 12 169 165 Marable Nick Missouri JR Collierville, TN 23-6 1 Big 12 170 165 Dwyer Stephen Nebraska JR Rockton, IL 25-5 2 Big 12 171 165 Smith Ryan Oklahoma RSFR Prineville, OR 15-11 5 Big 12 172 165 Mason Brandon Oklahoma State RSSR Shenandoah, IA 26-9 4 Big 12 173 165 Smith-Bergsrud Roger Illinois RSSR Lake Bluff, IL 19-10 6 Big Ten 174 165 Young Paul Indiana RSSO Bloomington, IN 29-13 7 Big Ten 175 165 Morningstar Ryan Iowa RSJR Lisbon, IA 27-5 2 Big Ten 176 165 Zeerip Justin Michigan RSFR Freemont, MI 8-18 8 Big Ten 177 165 Kendle Rex Michigan State RSSR Edwardsburg, MI 22-13   Big Ten 178 165 Sponseller Colt Ohio State SO Glenmont, OH 30-6 4 Big Ten 179 165 Vallimont Dan Penn State RSJR Lake Hopatcong, NJ 21-10 3 Big Ten 180 165 Manuel Luke Purdue RSSO Nevada City, CA 25-13 5 Big Ten 181 165 Howe Andrew Wisconsin FR Cedar Lake,IN 26-4 1 Big Ten 182 165 Patrovich Ryan Hofstra RSSO Islip, NY 20-8 3 CAA 183 165 Brown Chris Old Dominion RSJR Chesapeake, VA 27-6 1 CAA 184 165 Lapham Jason Rider SR West Chazy, NY 26-11 2 CAA 185 165 Brooks Jeremy Millersville JR Linden, PA 30-8 1 East Regional 186 165 Rendos Andrew Bucknell JR Brockway, PA 28-6 2 EIWA 187 165 Lewnes Mack Cornell SO Annapolis, MD 35-0 1 EIWA 188 165 Galante Mike Lehigh RSJR Ocean City, NJ 27-6 3 EIWA 189 165 Pletcher Matt Rutgers SR Easthampton, NJ 33-11 4 EIWA 190 165 Schmelyun Rick Bloomsburg JR New Oxford, PA 31-13 5 EWL 191 165 King Jarrod Edinboro RSJR Connellsville, PA 27-5 1 EWL 192 165 Headlee Ethan Pittsburgh SO Waynesburg, PA 24-14 3 EWL 193 165 Jones Donald West Virginia RSJR Slickville, PA 10-3 2 EWL 194 165 Stewart Trevor Central Michigan SR Canton, MI 23-8 1 MAC 195 165 Sherfey Tyler Boise State RSSR Kenewick, WA 25-8 1 Pac-10 196 165 Davis Keegan Oregon State JR Salem, OR 25-13 3 Pac-10 197 165 Amuchastegui Nick Stanford RSFR Talent, OR 28-6 2 Pac-10 198 165 Garvin William Chattanooga RSSR Hoover, AL 22-9 1 SoCon 199 165 Fay Moza Northern Iowa RSSR Anamosa, IA 25-4 1 WWC 200 174 Henrich Christopher Virginia SO Lansdale, PA 36-1 1 ACC 201 174 Trongone Anthony Virginia Tech RSFR Glendora 26-14 2 ACC 202 174 Burk Ryan Iowa State JR Peoria, IL 17-7   Big 12 203 174 Jordan Raymond Missouri SR New Bern, NC 30-4 2 Big 12 204 174 Browne Brandon Nebraska RSSR Plattsmouth, NE 26-3 1 Big 12 205 174 James Jeff Oklahoma RSSO El Reno, Okla. 22-6 4 Big 12 206 174 McSpadden Newly Oklahoma State RSSR Vinita, OK 19-7 3 Big 12 207 174 Dergo John Illinois JR Morris, IL 13-8 4 Big Ten 208 174 Perry Trevor Indiana RSJR Davison, MI 26-15 6 Big Ten 209 174 Borschel Jay Iowa RSJR Marion, IA 27-3 3 Big Ten 210 174 Luke Steve Michigan SR Massillon, OH 27-0 1 Big Ten 211 174 Hinton Ian Michigan State RSFR Mishawaka, IN 19-17 8 Big Ten 212 174 Rella David Ohio State JR Akron, OH 20-13 5 Big Ten 213 174 Wright Quentin Penn State FR PA Furnace, PA 29-10 2 Big Ten 214 174 Meys Hunter Boston U. FR Cliffton pk NY 29-10 4 CAA 215 174 Tovuujav Mendbagana George Mason FR Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia 24-7 1 CAA 216 174 Lucas Alton Hofstra SR West Babylon, NY 24-6 2 CAA 217 174 Decker Eric Old Dominion RSJR Wells Bridge, NY 26-17 3 CAA 218 174 Smith Shane Millersville RSFR Pennsburg, PA 32-13 1 East Regional 219 174 Cannon Michael American RSSO Mechanicsville, MD 30-0 1 EIWA 220 174 Riccio Shane Bucknell JR Warren, NJ 32-14 3 EIWA 221 174 Anceravage Steve Cornell RSSR Bloomsburg, PA 27-4 2 EIWA 222 174 Herbert Justin Franklin & Marshall SR New Milford, PA 23-11   EIWA 223 174 Caruso Alex Lehigh RSSO Green Brook, NJ 19-9 4 EIWA 224 174 Rebertus Luke Navy FR Elkton, MD 34-9 5 EIWA 225 174 Giffin Scott Penn RSFR Berlin, NJ 16-10 6 EIWA 226 174 Brenner Kurt West Virginia RSSR Rochester, PA 18-4 1 EWL 227 174 Rock Nate Buffalo JR Ephrata, PA 26-14 2 MAC 228 174 Miller Mike Central Michigan RSSO Uniontown, OH 26-6 1 MAC 229 174 Lee Nathan Boise State RSJR Payson, AZ 18-3 1 Pac-10 230 174 McCroskey Jason Chattanooga RSFR Hixson, TN 17-10 1 SoCon 231 174 Sigmon Byron North Carolina-Greensboro RSSO Claremont, NC 17-9 3 SoCon 232 174 Onufer Shane Wyoming RSFR Auburn, WA 42-9 1 WWC 233 184 Barone John Duke RSJR Shirley, N.Y. 36-6 3 ACC 234 184 Caponi Rocco Virginia RSSR Uniontown, OH 15-5 1 ACC 235 184 Spellman Thomas Virginia Tech SO Newton, NJ 24-9 2 ACC 236 184 Ward Jerome Iowa State RSFR Evergreen Park, IL 23-11 2 Big 12 237 184 Henderson Dorian Missouri RSFR Columbia, Mo. 20-13   Big 12 238 184 Jones Vince Nebraska SR Sicklerville, NJ 31-6 1 Big 12 239 184 Flynn Patrick Oklahoma JR Quakertown, PA 25-6 3 Big 12 240 184 McNeil Christopher Oklahoma State RSFR Lawton, OK 24-11 4 Big 12 241 184 Blanton Jordan Illinois FR Richmond, IL 26-8 4 Big Ten 242 184 Cameron Eric Indiana JR Cincinnati, OH 21-18 6 Big Ten 243 184 Keddy Philip Iowa RSJR Vernal, UT 29-3 2 Big Ten 244 184 Biondo Anthony Michigan RSSO Clinton Twp, MI 18-13 5 Big Ten 245 184 Herbert Jake Northwestern RSSR Wexford,PA 29-0 1 Big Ten 246 184 Pucillo Mike Ohio State RSJR Strongsville, OH 19-1 3 Big Ten 247 184 Kissel A.J. Purdue SO Sheboygan, WI 27-8   Big Ten 248 184 Patterson Joshua Binghamton JR Ontario, NY 41-4 1 CAA 249 184 Umbehauer Doug Rider RSSR Shamong, NJ 19-4 2 CAA 250 184 Daggett Christopher Liberty SR Parkersburg, WV 25-13 1 East Regional 251 184 Gevelinger Matthew Brown SR Mineral Point, WI 24-12 4 EIWA 252 184 Thompson David Bucknell SO West Liberty, OH 22-14 5 EIWA 253 184 Kerber Justin Cornell RSSO Emmetsburg, IA 30-10 2 EIWA 254 184 Caputo Louis Harvard JR Blue Springs, MO 30-5 3 EIWA 255 184 Craig David Lehigh JR Brandon, FL 25-4 1 EIWA 256 184 Caldwell Kenneth Navy SR Liberty, IN 31-13 6 EIWA 257 184 Honeycutt Christopher Edinboro FR North Ridgeville, OH 30-6 1 EWL 258 184 Moran Mickey Buffalo SR Pittsburgh, PA 23-11 3 MAC 259 184 DiDona Vincenzo Central Michigan RSSR Cleveland, OH 25-12 2 MAC 260 184 Kilgore Dustin Kent State RSFR Berea, OH 31-3 1 MAC 261 184 Smith Kirk Boise State SO Boise, ID 36-1 1 Pac-10 262 184 Orozco Riley Cal State Bakersfield RSSO Fallon, NV 27-11 2 Pac-10 263 184 McKee Mikal North Carolina-Greensboro SO Asheville, NC 31-12 1 SoCon 264 184 Dolly Alex Northern Iowa RSSR Mishawaka, IN 11-4 2 WWC 265 184 LeBlanc Joe Wyoming RSFR Meeker, CO 40-6 1 WWC 266 197 Taylor Hudson Maryland RSJR Pennington, NJ 31-7 2 ACC 267 197 Drury Dennis North Carolina RSJR Jenkintown, PA 27-8 3 ACC 268 197 Jones Brent Virginia RSJR Burke, VA 29-6 1 ACC 269 197 Bruce Daniel Virginia Tech SO Naperville, IL 28-15 4 ACC 270 197 Varner Jake Iowa State JR Bakersfield, CA 26-2 2 Big 12 271 197 Askren Maxwell Missouri JR Hartland, WI 26-5 3 Big 12 272 197 Brester Craig Nebraska RSJR Howells, NE 29-3 1 Big 12 273 197 Lapotsky Eric Oklahoma JR Mt. Carmel, PA 22-8 5 Big 12 274 197 Foster Clayton Oklahoma State SO Kamiah, ID 27-5 4 Big 12 275 197 Bond Patrick Illinois RSJR Chesapeake, VA 16-12 3 Big Ten 276 197 Beatty Chad Iowa RSJR Muscatine, IA 18-4 4 Big Ten 277 197 Todd Tyrel Michigan SR Bozeman, MT 21-1 1 Big Ten 278 197 Brown Logan Purdue RSSO Covington,OH 29-13 5 Big Ten 279 197 Herbst Dallas Wisconsin RSSR Winneconne, WI 23-3 2 Big Ten 280 197 Hall John Boston U. SO Palo Alto CA 25-10   CAA 281 197 Oplinger Jon Drexel RSSR Bath, PA 31-5 2 CAA 282 197 Byers Cayle George Mason SO Chugiak, AK 27-5 1 CAA 283 197 Fagiano Joe Hofstra SO Harwood Height, IL 17-8 4 CAA 284 197 Strawn Jesse Old Dominion JR Holton, KS 33-11 3 CAA 285 197 Bennet Raymond Millersville SO Clarks Summit, PA 19-13 1 East Regional 286 197 Silber Charles American SR Scotch Plains, NJ 22-12 5 EIWA 287 197 Starks Richard Army JR Midway, KY 33-6 2 EIWA 288 197 Simez Cameron Cornell RSFR Allegan, MI 34-9 1 EIWA 289 197 Bradshaw Patrick Edinboro RSJR Saegertown, PA 25-7 1 EWL 290 197 Hamel James Buffalo FR Watick, MA 30-12 2 MAC 291 197 McClure John Eastern Michigan RSSR West Ottawa, MI 14-15 1 MAC 292 197 Chine Eric Kent State RSSR Youngstown, OH 22-11 4 MAC 293 197 Chriswell Brent Boise State RSSO Port-Orchad,WA 13-1 1 Pac-10 294 197 Halsey Brandon Cal State Bakersfield RSSR Oceanside, CA 20-3 2 Pac-10 295 197 Feist Luke Stanford RSSR Sandpoint, ID 22-13 3 Pac-10 296 197 Delaney Andrew The Citadel FR Santa Rosa Beach, FL 25-16 1 SoCon 297 197 Anderson Andrew Northern Iowa RSSR Sioux City, IA 26-7 1 WWC 298 197 Sorenson Tyler South Dakota State RSJR Garretson, SD 14-2 2 WWC 299 285 Dudziak Konrad Duke RSSO Bayonne, NJ 27-2 1 ACC 300 285 Dobies Justin North Carolina RSSR Garfield Heights, OH 27-8 2 ACC 301 285 Marone David Virginia Tech SO Broomfield, CO 31-14 3 ACC 302 285 Zabriskie David Iowa State JR Branchville, NJ 30-2 1 Big 12 303 285 Ellis Mark Missouri JR Raymore, MO 26-3 2 Big 12 304 285 Lane Tucker Nebraska RSFR Redvale, CO 26-12 3 Big 12 305 285 Fernandez Nathan Oklahoma RSSO Lawton, Okla. 20-10 5 Big 12 306 285 Rosholt Jared Oklahoma State RSJR Sandpoint, ID 30-4 4 Big 12 307 285 Wise John Illinois RSJR Pittsfield, IL 21-7 3 Big Ten 308 285 Everhart Nathan Indiana JR Orland Park, IL 25-15 5 Big Ten 309 285 Erekson Daniel Iowa JR McCall, ID 22-6 1 Big Ten 310 285 Berhow Benjamin Minnesota RSSO Hayward,MN 26-9 4 Big Ten 311 285 Morrison Corey Ohio State RSJR Shaker Hts. OH 19-13   Big Ten 312 285 Massey Kyle Wisconsin RSSR Champlin, MN 23-8 2 Big Ten 313 285 Bordas Eddie Rider JR Montgomery, NY 26-8 1 CAA 314 285 Porter Dustin Gardner-Webb RSJR Burton, OH 31-5 1 East Regional 315 285 Flores Ryan Columbia FR Clovis, CA 32-3 1 EIWA 316 285 Hammond Zach Cornell RSSR Galloway, NJ 18-12 5 EIWA 317 285 Birchler Christopher East Stroudsburg JR Fairfield, NJ 23-5 3 EIWA 318 285 Rey Zachery Lehigh RSFR Hopatcong, NJ 21-4 2 EIWA 319 285 McLean Trey Penn JR Merlin, OR 18-10 6 EIWA 320 285 Russo III Rutgers RSSO Netcong, NJ 31-14 4 EIWA 321 285 Goff Rashard Cleveland State RSSR Brandon, FL 30-9 1 EWL 322 285 Fendone Joe Edinboro RSSR Salem, NH 27-6 2 EWL 323 285 Sheaffer Zach Pittsburgh RSSR Carlisle, PA 18-9 4 EWL 324 285 Rogers Dustin West Virginia RSSR Corning, CA 19-5 3 EWL 325 285 Trice Jarod Central Michigan RSFR Highland Park, MI 22-10 2 MAC 326 285 Porter Jermail Kent State RSSR Akron, OH 28-1 1 MAC 327 285 Monteiro Mitchell Cal State Bakersfield RSJR Paso Robles 28-6 1 Pac-10 328 285 Jack Clayton Oregon State RSFR Vacaville, CA 21-9 3 Pac-10 329 285 Alcala Ricardo UC Davis RSSO Arvin, CA 16-10 2 Pac-10 330 285 wine josh VMI SO massaponax 14-6 1 SoCon 331 285 Brantley Christian Northern Iowa RSFR Homewood, IL 25-8 1 WWC                     Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/851-ncaa-all-qualifiers Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:43:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/776-leftover-thoughts-from-the-showdown Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling.org There is not much that I can add to the discussion of David Taylor and Colin Palmer.  Unless something drastic happens, this will be the high school match of the year.  Potentially, it’s the high school match of the decade.  With six, soon to be eight, state titles between the two, this was a dream for anybody associated with wrestling.  I give all the credit in the world to Taylor for having the guts to bump up in weight class, to Palmer for accepting the challenge, and to both coaches for making it happen.  For anybody who had the privilege of being in the building, it looked like an absolutely electric atmosphere, worthy of the magnitude of the bout.  Everything in the previous paragraph has been said a thousand different ways by writers, message board posters, and John Q. fan who heard about the match.  But after looking at the totality of the weekend, the thing that interested me most was not the match.  In one of his interviews with Flo, Colin Palmer was asked what happened in the third period, where his 4-3 lead became an 8-5 loss.  He answered that “I don’t really get pushed too much,” and “I don’t have anybody that pushes me for the full six minutes,” to flesh out his point that conditioning played a part in the result.  On the flip side, Taylor was excited to mention that there are four or five guys he wrestles with that are national caliber, adding “there’s always somebody that’s going to take you down in practice.”  This is not a knock on St. Ed’s program, or an assertion of Graham’s dominance as a program.  They’re two of the top programs in the history of high school wrestling.  But it does raise the real dilemma that elite wrestlers like Taylor and Palmer face.  In most sports, you can practice your skills individually and excel.  Great basketball players can work on shooting and ball handling at all times.  Baseball players take batting practice and throw.  Golfers can practice any shot in the book.  But wrestlers need somebody else to wrestle.  Being great is really only half the battle.  Wrestlers that are successful at the highest levels need not only their own individual talent, but people around to push them, whether it be fellow wrestlers, assistant coaches, or whoever.  Although wrestling appears individual, the contribution your workout partners make immeasurable, and ultimately makes the difference between champion and runner up.  Frankly, this is one of the things that hurt the chances for ever having parity in the college game.  Wrestlers who want to become the best need to go where they’ll be pushed.  I’ve complained in this space before that team talent is way too concentrated.  But when you go to Iowa as a middle weight, you’re not just going for the tradition, but for the chance to roll around with Brent Metcalf and Ryan Morningstar every day.  That’s how you become the best.  While Michael Beasley can be the best high school player in the nation, go play for a relative basketball nobody like Kansas State and still be national player of the year and a lottery pick, a wrestler would have serious trouble flourishing in the same situation.  Schools of that profile in wrestling simply can’t handle a kid like David Taylor.  Dan Gable could be coaching the team, but if he doesn’t have the people to roll around with he’s not going to reach his ceiling.  More than any coaching change, budget shift, or facility upgrade, this is what holds back mid and lower tiered programs from jumping a level.  One final addendum.  I loved seeing the packed house for this dual.  But what made me really happy was listening to David Taylor’s interview where he spoke of the atmosphere for the match.  As a former high school basketball player who doubles as a wrestling junkie, it was great to hear that the Graham student section is led by the basketball team.  It’s great that there is a student section period.    So often, wrestling tends have an incestuous crowd, where only wrestling people go to wrestling events and support the sport.  Often it appears as if this is by design.  As an outsider, I’ve noticed wrestling folk tend to isolate themselves as a fan base.  I realize that is imbedded in the culture.  It’s a lonely sport, and being independent is how you get through it.  But that’s not a great way to build a fan base.  The Palmer-Taylor match was.  The main reason for this is it was accessible to everybody.  Taylor said that he saw so many people that have never been to a match before.  With two competitors of that caliber and an atmosphere like that gym, tidily-winks could be exciting.  And more than just wrestling people saw it live.  That’s important.  The first time I went to a wrestling match, I saw defending state champs Matt Ciasulli and Jeff Ecklof go at it in front of a sold out crowd in Easton’s gym.  The electricity in the room that night hooked me to the sport for life.  Hopefully the same thing happened to somebody else last Saturday.    Wrestling Videos on Flowrestling Ian McCutcheon http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/776-leftover-thoughts-from-the-showdown Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:12:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/763-who-is-on-pace-to-make-the-ncaas NCAA Division I Wrestling Coaches Panel Rankings  Through Results of 1/18/2009  Rank Wt Class Name School  1 125 Paul Donahoe Edinboro  2 125 Troy  Nickerson Cornell  3 125 Brandon Precin Northwestern  4 125 Angel Escobedo Indiana  5 125 Charlie Falck Iowa  6 125 Tyler Clark Iowa State  7 125 Scotti Sentes Central Michigan  8 125 James Nicholson Old Dominion  9 125 Zachary Sanders Minnesota  10 125 Rollie Peterkin Pennsylvania  11 125 Joey Fio Oklahoma  11 125 Anthony Robles Arizona State  13 125 Obenson Blanc Oklahoma State  14 125 Mike Watts Michigan  15 125 Jarrod Garnett Virginia Tech  16 125 Marcos Orozco UC Davis  17 125 Nicholas Bedelyon Kent State  18 125 Brad Pataky Penn State  19 125 Brandon Zoetewey Cal State Bakersfield  20 125 Anthony Mustari Northern Colorado  21 125 Jay Ivanco Clarion  22 125 Nikko Triggas Ohio State  23 125 Steve Bonanno Hofstra  24 125 Prescott Garner Navy  25 125 Ian  Moser Bloomsburg  26 125 Brian Owen Boise State  27 125 Bernard Futrell Illinois  28 125 Michael Martinez Wyoming  29 125 Derek Reber Bucknell  30 125 Chris Albright Pittsburgh  31 125 Thomas Williams American  32 125 Brendan Byrne Maryland  33 125 Caleb Flores University of Northern Iowa      1 133 Franklin Gomez Michigan State  2 133 Reece Humphrey Ohio State  3 133 James Kennedy Illinois  4 133 Daniel Dennis Iowa  5 133 Andrew Hochstrasser Boise State  6 133 Nicholas Fanthorpe Iowa State  7 133 Jayson Ness Minnesota  8 133 Steve Bell Maryland 9 133 Mike Grey Cornell  10 133 Jake Strayer Penn State  11 133 Joe Baker Navy  12 133 Lou Ruggirello Hofstra  13 133 Tyler Dillashaw Cal State Fullerton  14 133 Rick Deubel Edinboro  15 133 Dan Mitcheff Kent State  16 133 Christopher Notte Oklahoma State  17 133 Matthew Fisk Lehigh  18 133 Todd Schavrien Missouri  19 133 David Marble Bucknell  20 133 Tristen DeShazer Northern Illinois  21 133 Kyle Hutter Old Dominion  22 133 Jimmy Conroy Pittsburgh  23 133 Conor Beebe Central Michigan  24 133 Michael Rappo North Carolina  25 133 Thomas Kimbrell Cal State Bakersfield  26 133 Matt Bonson Virginia  27 133 Brian Shelton Oklahoma  28 133 Sean  Clair Eastern Michigan  28 133 Eric Metzler Northwestern  30 133 Will Livingston Virginia Tech  31 133 Cory  VomBaur Wyoming  32 133 Matthew Vacanti Nebraska  33 133 Kelly Kubec Oregon State      1 141 Alex Tsirtsis Iowa  2 141 Zach Tanelli Wisconsin  3 141 Nick Gallick Iowa State  4 141 Corey Jantzen Harvard  5 141 Kellen Russell Michigan  6 141 Chris Drouin Arizona State  7 141 Ryan Williams Old Dominion  8 141 J Jaggers Ohio State  9 141 Tyler Nauman Pittsburgh  10 141 Joe Caramanica North Carolina State  11 141 Cody Cleveland Chattanooga  12 141 Michael Thorn Minnesota  13 141 Marcus Hoehn Missouri  14 141 Drew  Lashaway Kent State  15 141 Alex Krom Maryland  16 141 Anthony D'Alie Central Michigan  17 141 Jamal Parks Oklahoma State  18 141 Keith Sulzer Northwestern  19 141 Christopher Diaz Virginia Tech  20 141 Seth Ciasulli Lehigh  20 141 Vincent Ramirez North Carolina  22 141 Frank Molinaro Penn State  23 141 Nick Nelson Virginia  24 141 Cory Fish Boise State  25 141 Tim Harner Liberty  26 141 Christopher Bencivenga North Carolina-Greensboro  27 141 Andrae Hernandez Indiana  28 141 Elijah Nacita Cal State Bakersfield  29 141 Trevor Melde Rutgers  30 141 Ryan Prater Illinois  31 141 Joel Webster Edinboro  32 141 Matthew Mariacher American  33 141 Adin  Duenas Cal State Fullerton      1 149 Brent Metcalf Iowa  2 149 Bubba Jenkins Penn State  3 149 Darrion Caldwell North Carolina State  4 149 Lance Palmer Ohio State  5 149 Kyle Ruschell Wisconsin  6 149 Bryce Saddoris Navy  7 149 Jake Patacsil Purdue  8 149 Steven  Brown Central Michigan  9 149 Kyle Borshoff American  10 149 Matthew Kyler Army  11 149 Cesar Grajales Pennsylvania  12 149 Matt Cathell Delaware State  13 149 Kyle Terry Oklahoma  14 149 Trevor Chinn Lehigh  15 149 Heinrich Barnes Oregon State  16 149 Nicholas Stabile North Carolina  17 149 Mitch Mueller Iowa State  18 149 Jason Chamberlain Boise State  19 149 David Jauregui West Virginia  20 149 Torsten Gillespie Edinboro  21 149 Michael Roberts Boston U.  22 149 Peter Yates Virginia Tech  23 149 Matthew Fittery Lock Haven  24 149 Desmond  Green Buffalo  25 149 Luke Silver Oklahoma State  26 149 Daniel Meagher Cornell  27 149 Kevin LeValley Bucknell  28 149 Andrew Sherry Missouri  29 149 Robert Sanders Nebraska  30 149 Barrett Abel UC Davis  30 149 Ryan  Adams North Dakota State  32 149 Mitchell Polkowske Northern Colorado 33 149 Mark Powell Pittsburgh      1 157 Gregor Gillespie Edinboro  2 157 Jordan Burroughs Nebraska  3 157 Michael Poeta Illinois  4 157 Jordan Leen Cornell  5 157 J.P. O'Connor Harvard  6 157 Adam Hall Boise State  7 157 Cyler  Sanderson Iowa State  8 157 Dan Vallimont Penn State  9 157 Michael Chandler Missouri  10 157 Matt Moley Bloomsburg  11 157 Robert Erisman Oklahoma State  12 157 Chase Pami Cal Poly  13 157 Kurt Kinser Indiana  14 157 Scott Winston Rutgers  15 157 Matt Dragon Pennsylvania  16 157 Jason Welch Northwestern  17 157 Shane Vernon Oklahoma  18 157 Tyler Safratowich Minnesota  19 157 Jonny Bonilla-Bowman Hofstra  19 157 Jason Johnstone Ohio State  21 157 Jedd Moore Virginia  22 157 Joseph  Knox Chattanooga  23 157 Kody Hamrah North Carolina State  24 157 Jesse Dong Virginia Tech  25 157 Michael Kessler Rider  26 157 Hadley Harrison Clarion  27 157 Tyler Grayson Central Michigan  28 157 Thomas Scotton North Carolina  29 157 Sean Bilodeau Lehigh  30 157 Derek Sickles Columbia University  31 157 Anthony Jones Michigan State  32 157 Joel Ahern Navy  33 157 Aaron Hynes Michigan      1 165 Mack Lewnes Cornell  2 165 Ryan  Morningstar Iowa  3 165 Moza Fay University of Northern Iowa  4 165 Colt Sponseller Ohio State  5 165 Stephen  Dwyer Nebraska  6 165 Jonathan Reader Iowa State  7 165 Nick Marable Missouri  8 165 Jarrod King Edinboro  9 165 Andrew Howe Wisconsin 10 165 Trevor Stewart Central Michigan  11 165 Brandon Mason Oklahoma State  12 165 Andrew  Rendos Bucknell  13 165 Luke Manuel Purdue  14 165 Chris Brown Old Dominion  15 165 Mike Galante Lehigh  16 165 Keegan Mueller North Carolina  17 165 Roger Smith-Bergsrud Illinois  18 165 Scott Glasser Minnesota  19 165 Tyler Sherfey Boise State  20 165 Keegan Davis Oregon State  21 165 Ryan Patrovich Hofstra  22 165 Rick Schmelyun Bloomsburg  23 165 Ryan Smith Oklahoma  24 165 Zack Shanaman Pennsylvania  25 165 William Garvin Chattanooga  26 165 Matt Epperly Virginia Tech  27 165 Paul Young Indiana  28 165 Rex Kendle Michigan State  29 165 Jason Lapham Rider  30 165 Brian Letters Maryland  31 165 Ethan Headlee Pittsburgh  32 165 Nick Amuchastegui Stanford  33 165 Matt Pletcher Rutgers      1 174 Steve Luke Michigan  2 174 Brandon Browne Nebraska  3 174 Michael  Cannon American  4 174 Jay  Borschel Iowa  5 174 Steve Anceravage Cornell  6 174 Raymond Jordan Missouri  7 174 Christopher Henrich Virginia  8 174 Mike Miller Central Michigan  9 174 Alton Lucas Hofstra  10 174 Jeff James Oklahoma  11 174 Quentin Wright Penn State  12 174 Ryan Burk Iowa State  13 174 Kurt Brenner West Virginia  14 174 Alex Caruso Lehigh  15 174 Nathan Lee Boise State  16 174 John  Dergo Illinois  17 174 Austin Trotman Appalachian State  18 174 Newly McSpadden Oklahoma State  19 174 Shane Onufer Wyoming  20 174 Luke Rebertus Navy  21 174 Jacob Ison Ohio  22 174 Trevor Perry Indiana  23 174 Kyle Bressler Oregon State  24 174 Scott  Giffin Pennsylvania  25 174 Travis Rutt Wisconsin  26 174 Mendbagana Tovuujav George Mason  27 174 Hunter Meys Boston U.  28 174 Tyler Bernacchi UC Davis  29 174 Shane Riccio Bucknell  30 174 Eric Decker Old Dominion  31 174 Mike  Whalen Rutgers  32 174 David Rella Ohio State  33 174 Nicholas Corpe Purdue      1 184 Jake Herbert Northwestern  2 184 Mike  Pucillo Ohio State  3 184 Philip  Keddy Iowa  4 184 Kirk Smith Boise State  5 184 Dustin Kilgore Kent State  6 184 Doug  Umbehauer Rider  7 184 Louis Caputo Harvard  8 184 Joshua Patterson Binghamton  9 184 David Craig Lehigh  10 184 Joe LeBlanc Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/763-who-is-on-pace-to-make-the-ncaas Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:57:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/726-why-the-iowa-hawkeyes-wont-win-the-national-duals National Duals Preview and Picks  Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling.org  While our crew at Flo will be at the Virginia Duals this weekend, which boasts national powers Lehigh, Oklahoma State, Central Michigan, and Edinboro, there will be another frenzy of dual meets in the Midwest.  This weekend is the annual NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals, theoretically crowning the best dual meet team in the country.  As always, it is a star studded field, with top ranked Iowa looking to defend its crown and win the event for the fifth time.  The Hawkeyes will certainly be tested though, as they are one of seven top ten teams entered in the field.  There are enough salient match ups that this is worth a full bracket preview equipped with picks.  First Round (seeds appear before team names) #1 Iowa vs. #16 Wyoming This match is more about the future than the present.  Iowa is a runaway favorite and the popular pick to win the entire tournament.  Wyoming hardly has the name recognition of the Gold and Black, but being entered in this tournament is an important first step in the overall plan of first year head coach Mark Branch.  Branch is the type of young, enthusiastic head coach needed to spread wrestling outside of the Big 12/Big Ten vice grip.  His Cowboys finished 19th in Vegas, with red-shirt freshman Joe LeBlanc being the surprise of the tournament at 184 pound.  LeBlanc defeated Nebraska standout Vince Jones there to finish 3rd, and shouldn’t be counted out against Hawkeye star Phil Keddy.  While I don’t expect this one to be close, it is the change in attitude and the expectations that go along with just being here are the real wins for Wyoming.  #8 Minnesota vs. #9 Buffalo Minnesota finds itself in an unusual spot.  They are seeded 8th here and ranked outside the top ten for the first time in years.  This is a green Minnesota squad, and while they may not make serious waves in this tournament, they match up well with the Buffalo Bulls.  Kevin Smith, the Bulls wins leader, meets Minnesota’s best wrestler, Jayson Ness, at 133, Mickey Moran, the most experienced member of the Bulls lineup meets super talented redshirt freshman Sonny Yohn at 184, and John Martin-Cannon draws Tyler Safratowich at 157.  While this is the Minnesota team for a school like Buffalo to upset, the match ups just aren’t there.  #5 Missouri vs. #12 Penn State Anybody who follows the NCAA basketball tournament knows that there is a 5-12 upset every year.  While Penn State would certainly hope that this steadfast rule carries over to wrestling too, it will be an uphill battle.  The Missouri upper weights have the kind of firepower the Nittany Lions cannot handle.  From 57 up, the Tigers are brutal, and I don’t see either Dan Vallimont or Quentin Wright being able to steal decisions for Penn State.  The Nittany Lions need to build momentum in the first four bouts.  Marcus Hoehn and Frank Molinaro, as well as the Vallimont-Michael Chandler and Wright-Raymond Jordan bouts will be key for Penn State, but I don’t think this one will ever be in doubt for Missouri.  #4 Nebraska vs. #13 Northwestern One of the impressive storylines of this season so far has been Nebraska’s ability to overcome a series of off-season distractions and reload after a resurgent 2008 season.  Northwestern lost boatloads of experience, and while they have a few outstanding individuals, they will have a tough time overcoming the Cornhuskers depth.  Nobody has a top of the lineup quite like Nebraska.  They trot out Jordan Burroughs, Stephen Dwyer, Brandon Browne, Vince Jones, Craig Brester, and Tucker Lane.  Oh my.  Burroughs and freshman phenom Jason Welch will have everybody watching in this one, but a less showy but equally intriguing match up is Husker freshman John Burns against NCAA qualifier Keith Sulzer.  Burns has raced out to a 14-3 record, cracking the Nebraska duals line up against Michigan.  He gets much less press than Welch, the other true freshman in this dual, but could turn some heads with an upset of Sulzer here and fuel the Husker victory.  #3 Cornell vs. #14 Michigan Will we see Troy Nickerson this weekend?  That is the question on the mind of everybody in Ithaca.  Nickerson has been out of action since the first weeks of the season.  If he is here and healthy, the Big Red are as good as anyone in the country.  Mike Grey is back to 133 and looks like himself again, and Jordan Leen, Mack Lewnes, and Steve Anceravage is a difficult middle of the lineup to get through.   Meanwhile, this Michigan team looks familiar; three absolute studs in Kellen Russell, Steve Luke, and Tyrell Todd, but matching up in every match they’ll have trouble.  Luke and Anceravage will be worth the price of admission, but Cornell should win going away.  #6 Ohio State vs. #11 Northern Iowa The Buckeyes have a chance to roll here.  They came into the year with national title hopes based on last season’s runner up finish.  While that goal is doubtful, Tom Ryan’s squad has the balance to be successful in duals.  They have few wrestlers that will overwhelm you but plenty that beat you.  Northern Iowa suffers from a case of bad match ups.  Their best wrestlers seem to catch the best the Buckeyes have to offer.  However, the Moza Fay-Colt Sponsellor rematch at 165 will have everybody in the arena watching.  Fay has been spectacular this year, while Sponsellor is an aggressive fan favorite.  While I think Fay will win the battle, the Buckeyes should win the war.  #7 Wisconsin vs. #10 Boise State Wisconsin was my preseason sleeper.  Boise State is also one of my unheralded teams to watch.  Unfortunately they draw each other here in the first round.  While I like the young squad from Boise State, in particular I think Jason Chamberlain is a flat out stud and will defeat veteran Kyle Ruschell, I like the Badgers here.  Zach Tanelli looked like a world beater at Midlands, Andrew Howe may be the best of a strong class of freshman, and they could get bonus points up top from Dallas Herbst and Kyle Massey, which will push this one over the edge.  #2 Iowa State vs. #15 Indiana The Hoosiers lower weights have been the strength of their lineup for years now.  Starting matches with Angel Escobedo, Matt Ortega, and Andrae Hernandez is a great way to build momentum.  Unfortunately, Iowa State has Nick Fanthorpe to match up with Ortega and Nick Gallick to match up with Hernandez.  From there, the Cyclones have a bevy of wrestlers that can put up bonus points, and I don’t see the Hoosiers being able to keep up.  The best match here is Kurt Kinser and Cyler Sanderson.  Sanderson has really impressed me this season, and this should be his first of a couple big wins this weekend.  Quarterfinals #1 Iowa vs. #8 Minnesota I just sat and looked at the potential match ups here, trying to pick out which bouts would be key.  But as I scored the bout to myself, I was blown away with just how much I expected to see the Hawkeyes win by.  Jayson Ness and Daniel Dennis will be a great individual match up, but if Dennis pulls the upset it is possible that the Gophers will only win one match.  Although this is a Minnesota team caught in a rebuilding year, it’s still Minnesota, and the Hawkeyes will send a message in this one.  #5 Missouri vs. #4 Nebraska This will be the battle of the big guys.  From 157 up, all of the matches are barnburners.  Top ten wrestlers face each other at 57, 65, 74, and 97.  All four of these are tosses, with each team slightly favored in two.  The separation up top will come in the battle at 184.  The Huskers Vince Jones is much more proven, but the Tigers Dorian Henderson has bottomless talent and will be a star in the future.  For right now though, I like Jones in the match up.  The other key for Nebraska will be the performance of heavyweight Tucker Lane.  He’s been impressive, but Mark Ellis is national title good.  If Lane can avoid bonus, coupled with the Jones win, I like the Cornhuskers here.  But it’ll be the match of the day. #3 Cornell vs. #6 Ohio State This will be another nail biter.  The health of Josh Arnone will be critical here.  Arnone defaulted out of the consolation bracket at the Southern Scuffle after making his first appearance of the year.  If he does not wrestle or even if he’s not on top of his game, Cody Gardner can and will win here.  That splits my bout count 5-5.  The question of Nickerson’s health is also a concern.  Without him here, Nikko Triggas swings another match in the Buckeyes favor.  Ohio State also has a good shot at bonus points with Mike Pucillo lurking at 184.  The first upset of the day comes with the Buckeyes knocking off the Big Red.  #2 Iowa State vs. #7 Wisconsin While the dual here should be a comfortable Iowa State win, Nick Gallick and Jake Varner should both be out for revenge.  Gallick was defeated by Zach Tanelli when Iowa State beat Wisconsin 27-7 earlier in the season.  Tanelli has been a giant killer recently, knocking off Corey Jantzen and Alex Tsirtsis at Midlands, giving him three wins over top two wrestlers already this season.  Varner has split is matches this year with Dallas Herbst, with Herbst winning the latest installment of the rivalry and claiming a Midlands title.  If both Iowa State wrestlers avenge these losses, the final in this one won’t be pretty.  Semifinals #1 Iowa vs. #4 Nebraska Is it possible?  Can anybody beat the Iowa?  The Huskers certainly think so.  There are two keys here to fuel the upset.  One is Jordan Burroughs matching whatever bonus points Brent Metcalf puts up.  Second is how well Nebraska’s other stars perform.  Stephen Dwyer and Brandon Browne have huge toss ups with Ryan Morningstar and Jay Borschel.  Should they win those two, the upset then is really brewing.  While Iowa is much better suited for tournaments, Nebraska matches up well with them in a dual setting.  Iowa has already had a close call with their archrival Iowa State, and if they are at all looking ahead to a rematch, they’ll be watching an all Big 12 final.  I smell an upset here by Nebraska.  #2 Iowa State vs. #6 Ohio State This bout will come down to three toss ups.  The first is at 133 where Reece Humphrey and Nick Fanthorpe clash.  Humphrey has made the leap this year from young wrestler to contender.  Fanthorpe had a similar breakout last season, and now is one of the nation’s elite.  Humphrey has more to prove here, and I like the hungry dog in the fight.  The next important bout is 141.  This weight class has been topsy-turvy all year long, and nothing is a better sign of that than the struggles of defending national champion J Jaggers.  If the Buckeyes want to go to finals, they’ll need him to beat Nick Gallick.  At this point, I don’t see that happening anymore.  Finally, two sophomore studs will clash at 165.  Colt Sponsellor is a goer, while Jon Reader likes to control tie-ups and pace.  Sponsellor has struggled at times when his motor can be slowed down.  This will put the Cyclones over the edge.  Finals #2 Iowa State vs. #4 Nebraska Like all of their duals this weekend, Nebraska will need to keep it close in the early going.  If Tyler Clark, Fanthorpe, Gallick, or Mitch Mueller pick up bonus points, this one is over.  But then that stellar top of the line up will have a chance to work.  Stephen Dwyer will have to have yet another stellar performance on the day, as he takes on Jon Reader in a must win.  Craig Brester will also need to defend his top ranking in the nation when he wrestles the man he claimed the title from, Jake Varner.  Even if things fall so perfectly for Nebraska and they avoid early bonus points and win those two toss ups, Iowa State still has one thing they don’t:  a closer.  A great heavyweight is like the back end of a lights out bullpen.  It’s tough to win when Mariano Rivera is lurking to finish.  Iowa State has a Rivera in Dave Zabriskie.  If this comes down to the wire, which it very well could. Zabriskie is the kid you want to see running out if you’re a Cyclone fan.  He’ll close the dual, and Iowa State will be your 2009 National Duals Champion. Ian McCutcheon http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/726-why-the-iowa-hawkeyes-wont-win-the-national-duals Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:52:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/695-the-last-chapter Eric Grajales, at the ripe old age of 19, is having a mid-life crisis.In just a few months the nation’s best wrestler will no longer wrestle for Brandon High School. At 7 pm on February 21, 2009, Grajales will don the white Brandon Wrestling singlet for the last time.He won’t cry, but for a moment he will be at his introspective best.His entire life, all he has ever wanted to do was wrestle for Russ Cozart and the Brandon Eagles. “What am I going to do when I don’t wrestle for Brandon anymore,” he thinks.“While some of my classmates wanted to be veterinarians, or whatever, all I ever wanted to do was wrestle for Brandon.” The nations’ best high school wrestler is also a member of the nation’s most historic team.A documentary was filmed a year ago about the team’s season.It has a Hall of Fame Coach, in Russ Cozart.The Brandon High School Wrestling Eagles own the world’s longest winning streak in any sport at any level, after winning 459 straight dual matches.This team, it’s all he’s ever known, all he’s ever wanted. Imagine having everything you ever dreamed and wished for, and having to leave it behind.Now you know how Eric Grajales feels. Eric Grajales’ story as a Brandon Wrestler doesn’t start in a sweaty, musk gym.It doesn’t begin by watching the WWE on television and a chance meeting with a neon-colored flyer.   His initiation began exactly 28 years ago when Cesar Grajales, a wrestler at Pinellas Park fell head over heels in love with Leslie Baker.Ironically, their first meeting was at a football game. “It was very uneventful,” Leslie recalls.“We just knew from the start that we belonged together.” The longest the two have been away from each other was during the summer months following Leslie’s sophomore year of high school.Young Cesar had to travel north to work in his uncle’s auto shop to save money so that, during the wrestling season, he didn’t have to.After that, the two traveled north together whenever Cesar had to go. “We’ve been living together, basically, since I was 17,” Leslie says.“All we had was each other.We knew we wanted to give our kids everything and give them the opportunities we didn’t have.” The two love birds moved north permanently after Leslie’s graduation.However, Leslie became home-sick, as living in New Jersey, she knew no one except Cesar.She returned home to Florida in late November.Predictably, the relationship hit a rough patch, as the two had to decide whether to continue the relationship or possibly, break up.The decision was made for them on a chilly night on Christmas Eve. Leslie’s mother, tragically, passed away after being involved in a car accident.There was never another discussion about breaking up.Cesar stayed in Florida to console Leslie, and never left her side. The two eventually had children, three in all, in Anthony, the oldest, Melissa and finally Eric. Cesar and Leslie eventually started their own business, Rubber City, Inc., an auto shop in St. Petersburg.A highlight of their dedication is the hour drive to work that the Grajales’ brave every day.The burgeoning business afforded them the ability to dote on their three highly successful children. Anthony, known in wrestling circles as Cesar, was a top-ranked recruit himself and is enrolled at Penn.Melissa is a future law student, attending the University of Florida. Eric is the youngest and you can see that his personality is an amalgamation of his siblings and parents.Eric has the compassion of his mother, the work ethic and leadership of his brother, the mental toughness of his highly independent sister, and the sense of humor and vision of his father.Eric is the kid that lights up the room, is always ready with an intelligent quip and the one who leads by example. Big Cesar, is the architect behind the success of both of his boys.After transferring to Brandon his senior year, he always knew he wanted his boy or boys to wrestle for Cozart.He knew Cozart would push his kids the same way he pushed every one of his other wrestlers.Through wrestling, his boys would have the opportunities he never did – namely, go to college. After Anthony turned 5, the Grajales traveled twice a week, an hour away to practices in Brandon for the elementary-aged kids. “Our lives changed forever,” Leslie says. What followed was Cesar doing everything possible one father could do to ensure the success of his children.His boys and other future Brandon wrestlers traveled the country, looking for the best matches and the best competition - all in an effort to become the best wrestlers possible. “The goal was never to be good in Florida,” Cesar says.“It was to be good on a national level.” Tulsa Nationals was one of the largest national tournaments the boys went to.Anthony and Eric both came within a match or two of placing their first time competing.After that, Big Cesar decided that the boys would focus only on wrestling.No more peewee football or baseball. “They [Eric and Anthony] were not happy about it,” Cesar says. Showcasing his strength and determination, Eric made a deal with his dad.He told him he would wrestle at Tulsa Nationals and win, and that the next year he was playing football. “I said deal,” Cesar says.“The next year, just like he said, he won it.” Early on Cesar decided that he would lead by example.When they would work out, Big Cesar would lift alongside his boys.Father and sons would go on 5k runs.He would take them to wrestling camps and take notes.He made sure they saw that he was willing to do the same things he expected them to. “The desire to win is important,” Cesar says.“But the desire to want to train hard is much more important.” And so, Eric’s life has always been co-driven.As father and coach, Big Cesar played the role with delicate aplomb. “Every now and then it gets kind of annoying,” Eric says.“Especially when you’re cutting weight.But we try to be honest with each other 100% of the time.We each understand the other one’s position.” Eric started wrestling sometime after he turned 3.From the beginning, working out with the Brandon Wrestling Club and Coach Cozart, he has been a phenom. “I thought he was a little ball of fire,” Cozart remembers.“He was all muscle, really aggressive and a really good wrestler, even then.” His talent apparent, Eric admits that Cozart was the right coach for him. Because Eric Grajales is no saint. “I wasn’t a bad kid,” Eric says.“But I like to push people to their limits.He [Cozart] always put me in my place.” On a day that Eric states was probably a bad one for Coach Cozart, he added fuel to the fire.While warming up, jogging around the mats, Eric and workout partner Austin Figari decided that pushing the other wrestlers would be a better warm up.Coach Cozart didn’t agree.He sent the two deviants to do push-ups in the corner. “At first, we were making jokes, laughing,” Eric remembers.“After about 20, 30 minutes it got old, and after 45 minutes we’d do about 3 or 4 pushups every 5 minutes or so.” The two did pushups the entire practice… all ninety minutes of it, and Eric got the point.Not that he didn’t continue to push the boundaries, but he knew when to back off.He realized Coach Cozart would help him become the wrestler he so desperately wanted to be, but he realized it would be by Cozart’s rules. Russ Cozart fostered and developed Eric’s ability the only way he knew how. It was the only way he coached and it was the same way he coached his own two sons – hard work.The Brandon Wrestling Club opens the door for wrestling every day. Russ Cozart is wrestling, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Much in the same way he busts his own tail on a daily basis, he expects nothing less from his wrestlers. Eric picked up on that.His earliest memories are of a bearded Cozart, wrestling in open tournaments right along side his own sons, Rocky and Joey. Saturday’s were a family day, with the Grajales’ and whomever else from the Brandon Wrestling Club decided to travel.Through trips to cities such as Las Vegas, Atlanta, Chicago and Oklahoma City, Eric has seen much of the country’s sports arenas.He loved every minute of it, and it didn’t hurt to have teammates of similar mind. Every wrestler who joins the Brandon Wrestling Club dreams of one day having their name placed on The Wall.It is the place where all of Brandon’s 70 State Champions have their name marked under their weight class and year.While it is common for athletes to dream big, it is unholy common to have athletes, plural, work big.Every week of Eric’s life at least 2 times a week, he trained with the Brandon Wrestling Club.And every week, at least 4 times a week, the club was filled to the brim with other kids with the same dream and the same work ethic. Coach Cozart’s greatest accomplishment isn’t the 459 dual-match winning streak, it isn’t the 19 Team State Titles he’s won, and isn’t the 139 All-Americans he’s coached.It’s the culture he has created, where coming to practice year-round and doing so with your fullest effort isn’t enough. At Brandon, you’re expected to come to every practice.You’re expected to work hard in practice, every day.You’re expected to wrestle tournaments every Saturday.You’re expected to win a State Title.You’re expected to be an All-American.And while at most programs you have 2 or 3 guys who are willing to pay the price, the Brandon Eagles average 20 – 30 wrestlers at every practice.If Coach Cozart says there is 5 am run on Christmas morning, you can bet that everyone will show up. This atmosphere, this camaraderie is what Eric craves.He eats it up, he lives it, and he basks in it.It’s a lot easier to go through practice with 20 other guys suffering with you. Monday through Friday it was intense training with constant repetitions.On Saturdays it was time to compete, and win.Coach Cozart is a realist. While he understands and coaches his kids to enjoy the work and practice necessary, deep down, it’s about winning.It’s about winning wrestling matches week in and week out because your opposition is not training as intense, or as often, as you are. It is no coincidence, then, that Eric Grajales will continue the next chapter of his illustrious career at the Division I school of his choice. That next chapter will start in Ann Arbor, Michigan.On October 14, he committed to Coach Joe McFarland and the Wolverines. That the Number 1 ranked recruit in the nation got away from the likes of Iowa, Iowa State, Oklahoma State and Minnesota isn’t that much of a surprise.It happens a lot more in collegiate wrestling, than say, NCAA Division I football, where powerhouses like USC and Florida build a veritable storehouse of talent.Thanks to a scholarship limit of 9.9, there is a lot more competition for the best recruits.Still, for a wrestler not even to consider the supposed “top” schools is an anomaly. “I wanted a balance between academics and athletics,” he says.“Not to say they aren’t good schools, but Iowa, Iowa State, it doesn’t add up.” Consider, Eric Grajales is one of those kids.Beyond Michigan, he considered and visited Cornell, Penn and Columbia.That’s Ivy, Ivy, Ivy and then one of the nation’s best public schools.When it comes to academia, Grajales is Einstein with a suplex. “I have a 4.78 GPA,” he says. “I guess I have good genes, because I never study.”He says this with a shadow of arrogance and a lot of gratitude. Remember that kid?The one who rarely does homework, rarely studies, rarely stays awake in class and still manages to pull a 97 on every test?That’s Eric Grajales.He remembers everything, the first time.Absolutely nauseating to the rest of common society, he admits, that, if anything, his grades should be better.But he doesn’t try, and he doesn’t have to.Because even when he doesn’t try, he’s still better than average. Brandon High offers AP Calculus to those few daring and intelligent individuals looking for a challenge in the discourse of math.At 7:25 in the morning, Eric Grajales saunters into the classroom, sits in his desk, and goes to sleep. A certain recipe for failure for the other 95% of the population, Grajales sleeps his way to two C’s.His mother received a phone call at least twice a week from his Calculus teacher, expressing concern that Eric was sleeping in class, and that he was not reaching his full potential. “His teacher would literally have him stand next to his desk,” Leslie recalls. “It didn’t seem to have a point,” Eric says with disgust. Couple that with the daily three-hour grind sessions that Coach Cozart’s practices are known for and the extra 3 or 4 mile run at 8 o’clock every night and you have one really disinterested Calculus student.That he pulled a C is a testament to his intelligence.Even without caring, without being even marginally interested or involved Eric Grajales passed a class a majority of Americans have never even seen the book cover for. His achievements in Honors and AP classes in addition to his first-try score of 1240 on the SAT afforded him opportunities most secondary students only dream of.But he always knew he’d go to a good school.He expected it.His parents expected it, and it was never in doubt.Now he simply had to make the first real big decision of his life.He made a check list. Great Academics Great Wrestling Teammates who share same goals Coach I can Trust to push me The weather was the only thing that did not play a part in his decision.Living in the Sunshine State, Eric knew wherever he went, it would be cold. “Whether its -10 degrees or 0, it’s still cold,” he says. New York (Columbia) and Philadelphia (Penn) were just too big, and Ithaca (Cornell) was too small. “I couldn’t see myself in a big city like New York or Philadelphia,” he says. “I know it would be too much of a distraction.At the same time, I didn’t want to be in the sticks.” And there was something that itched him the wrong way when he took his visit to the Ivy Schools. “A lot of the guys had different intentions.They wanted to get amazing degrees and wrestle along the way,” he says.“I want to win an NCAA title and have great academics.” Predictably, Grajales had a great time when he took his official visit to Michigan. “They’re supposed to show you a good time,” he says without a hint of naiveté.“But even when we weren’t out doing something, I could, just, you know, hang.All of the wrestlers, were just, wrestlers.” The wrestlers talked about bringing home the school’s first NCAA Team Championship.They talked about working hard and pushing each other in practice every day.The more they talked, the more Grajales respected these guys.He felt the same camaraderie that he felt when he talked with his Brandon teammates back home. Grajales respects wrestlers like you respect a NAVY SEAL.“People don’t understand what wrestlers go through,” he says with a bit of anger seeping out.“If you’ve never done it, you don’t know anything in my book.” Grajales isn’t talking about wrestling for four years as a high school wrestler. He’s talking about logging over 10,000 miles in extra running, just to make weight.He’s talking about giving up every single Spring Break to train at the Olympic Training Center, sometimes three times a day.He’s talking about wrestling year round and traveling annually to Vegas and Fargo, ND.He’s talking about training 4 -5 days a week in the so-called off-season.He’s talking about sacrificing meals, plural.He’s talking about not going to the movies with friends.He’s talking about not hanging out with a girlfriend who worships at your feet.He’s talking about not being at home for months on end to train in a sport where you are thrown on your head in practice. He’s talking about sacrifice.Grajales, like every other elite athlete, is married to his craft.For better or worse, in success and defeat, sacrifice is the unforgiving bitch of a wife who needs your attention like an unborn child needs an umbilical chord.The training that is necessary to compete for wrestling is far more taxing than anything a boxer or an MMA fighter experiences.Imagine training for the biggest fight of your life, every week for 11 months.While boxers and MMA athletes train with similar intensity, they do not train at a similar length.An elite boxer and/or MMA athlete train for, max, 2 or 3 fights a year. But Eric can’t help himself.As much as he’d like to spend more time with friends or eat that second helping of his Mom’s Cajun Chicken Alfredo, he can’t.He loves to win.He loves to have his hand raised, while his opponent’s head nods in defeat.Much in the same way a symphony was meant to be appreciated by an audience, Eric Grajales loves to put on a show for any and everyone watching him.The bigger the crowd, the better. “I want to get my hand raised in front of hundreds, thousands of people,” he says.“I love that pressure.” Due to his incessant quest for training, it has only been on rare occasions that Eric has not had his hand raised.He has never lost a Greco-Roman match at the nation’s most prestigious junior/high school tournament – code name Fargo. The Asics Cadet and Junior National Championships, held annually in Fargo, ND, is, ‘where State Champs go to die.’ It is the world’s largest tournament and it is also the single most important tournament in a sport where scholarships at the Division I level are scarce.Place top eight in this tournament, where it is not uncommon to have more than 70 competitors in a single weight class, and you can pretty much punch your ticket to a Division I school. Or, you can just beat Eric Grajales. Like adding seasoning salt and pepper to any dish, wrestling is Eric Grajales spiced up.As if wrestling wasn’t easy enough, he wants to do it, thrives on it.Nothing inspires him like stepping on the mat.He feels at his best, most complete and happiest inside that circle.He wants to destroy every opponent he faces.   Eric Grajales wants your mother to scream in terror and for your girlfriend to be embarrassed of you.He wants to feel the moment that your mind tells your body that it’s not worth it to fight back - give up. If at all possible, he would not feel in the least bit guilty if some poor soul quit the sport after a thrashing.It would be a compliment.Step on the mat with a bear, and prepare to be mauled. There is nothing cautious about Eric’s wrestling.There are those wrestlers who approach a match like playing chess with your great aunt and her arthritic wrists.Slow and methodical is not the preferred pace. Ike Anderson’s official title is Greco-Roman Developmental Coach.He’s the guy responsible for finding and honing the abilities of the next crop of American Greco-Roman wrestlers.A style where attacks below the waist are forbidden, Americans, have been, historically, deficient at the World and Olympic Level. Greco, does not in any way resemble, Folkstyle, the style employed by American High Schools and College.Folkstyle wrestling much more closely resembles Freestyle, a style associated with names like Dan Gable, John Smith and Cael Sanderson.It’s no wonder then that, as the nation’s #1 high school wrestler, Eric will stake his claim as a force to be reckoned with as a Freestyle competitor during the next Olympic Cycle. Nope. “Eric hates freestyle,” Anderson says with delight.“I’ve never met a kid like him.He’ll do Folkstyle, then in March, Greco.He’ll wrestle Freestyle for Team Florida at national tournaments, but that’s it.” Even at a young age, Eric has always been great at Greco. His American age-group opponents were mastering the gut wrench.This move starts as your opponent is lying prostrate on the mat and your hands are locked on or above the waist, heads facing in the same direction.Driving your feet like a sprinter off the blocks, and keeping your hands locked, in one continuous motion, you roll and arch your back, ultimately finishing in the same position you started. Meanwhile, Eric had mastered the crowd-pleasing, mother-hating Reverse Lift.The move that made 3-time Olympic Champion Alexander Karelin the most feared wrestler ever, is, and has always been Eric’s favorite move.Opponent prostrate on the mat, Eric positions himself atop and to the side of his opponent, forming a T.While facing his opponent’s feet he reaches over his opponent’s waist with one hand, the other scooping underneath. Eric locks his hands, stands straight up and arches his back, lifting his, now defenseless, opponent chest high, arms and legs flailing.As Eric’s back arches in a backwards crescent motion, his arms drive his opponent into the mat at a 90-degree angle. The top of the cranium is often the first body part to feel the mat. It is the most vicious move possible, in the world’s most vicious sport. Cozart remembers that during Eric’s first year of wrestling, the Brandon Wrestling Club made the reverse lift a part of its daily practice regimen. “I remember watching some little kids at a tournament doing it,” Cozart says.“I thought, hey, if they can do it, why can’t we?” Cozart warns that the move is not as simple as it looks, nor as spontaneous as it may seem.It takes hours upon hours of practice and years of experience to be able to hit it consistently on good wrestlers.You love Thanksgiving, Eric loves reverse lifting.He’s added his own personal touches, and over the years has learned to make adjustments, on the fly, depending on how his opponent reacts. Try to “dead-weight” yourself and he’ll load you up on his knee.Try to circle behind his legs, and he’ll pivot his heel and spin accordingly. Try to run him over and he’ll straighten his back, his hips exploding with such force that his back and knees force his body into a perfect ‘I.’ If Eric Grajales gets his hands locked in the reverse lift position – enjoy the ride. Anderson first saw Eric wrestle at the FILA Cadet Nationals in Chicago.  He watched him repeatedly reverse lift every opponent he wrestled.He was just 14. “You’re talking about a move that, at that age is not common,” Anderson says.“It is common for the Europeans, who don’t even know what Folkstyle or Freestyle is.At an early age he was hitting moves that guys on the University and Senior level do.He was like a European.” That Anderson compares Eric to a European may be the highest compliment possible.Our friends across the ocean focus on one style their entire lives, and at a young age, are taught with the same system that creates World and Olympic Champions.In Russia, you must have at least a master’s degree in physical education to become a coach.Imagine having a John Smith or Dan Gable at every high school in the nation, and the effect it would have on the development of our athletes.Eric was wrestling like them. There were no holes in his Greco, nothing he was not athletic enough to do, no move he didn’t pick up the first time.He’s so good he can see a move once, and five minutes later, try it in a match, and hit it perfectly.He would try to score at every opportunity, with no regard for the score, no regard for position.Anderson watched this phenom and knew that if he didn’t get Eric to understand that defense wins championships he wouldn’t reach his full potential. “I told Eric, if you score 12 points on a guy and he scores 13, you’ll lose,” Anderson recalls.“He didn’t think it was important and that was the thing I worked on the most with him.” Ike Anderson is responsible for the Eric Grajales that now inhabits the Greco Circuit.Whenever Eric would venture to the Olympic Training Center the two would work on Eric controlling himself, staying in positions that would keep his opponent from scoring on him.At the top of the to-do list was Eric’s gut-wrench defense, of which, Eric had none.The endless drilling, learning how to fight the gut wrench properly using your hips as a weapon, completed him. Ironically, it also gave him a gut wrench that he can hit on almost anybody.Slowly, Eric decided that defense was important. “I’m always worried about my attacks,” he says.“Ike didn’t necessarily want to slow me down, but he wanted me to be more meticulous.He wanted me to keep my elbows in and not take all the chances.” He finally put it all together last March at a tournament in Bulgaria. “I finally saw that he was getting it,” Anderson says with satisfaction.“He finally grasped the concept.” In addition to his vast array of offensive weapons, Eric had made himself near-impossible to score on.After placing third, Anderson knew his star pupil was ready to wrestle at the Senior Level. Eric called Anderson for advice some weeks after that tournament.He was thinking about wrestling at the US Senior Open.He wanted Anderson’s honest opinion on whether or not he should even try it.Anderson assured Eric he was ready. Anderson was so certain that he fought for Eric to get seeded.Eric wasn’t a trailblazer, as wrestlers in high school had wrestled in and done well prior on the Senior Level.That he was considered to be seeded in the top 8 was, however, noticeable.He had never competed at the Senior Level, although he had practiced with some of the guys who did.The first question at the coaches meeting that would determine the seedings, was, why?Why did Eric deserve it over guys who had, at the least, wrestled in the Senior Division? Anderson, armed with the knowledge that he personally knew Eric was ready not only to compete, but win, rattled off his list of accomplishments.Former Greco Athlete of the Year, 2-time Junior World Team member (losing only to the champion and third-placers) and 3-time Fargo Greco Winner.A few of the other coaches in the room, including Steve Fraser, The National Greco-Roman Head Coach, had seen Eric wrestle and they all agreed he deserved a seed. Seeded seventh, Eric, in short, wrestled the tournament of his life. “It was crazy, he hadn’t even trained that much [Greco] prior to it,” his father says.“It was great timing with the fact that he had peaked for the State Tournament.So he was in great shape and shortly after State there were a ton of guys in the room training with him. He wrestled the best I have ever seen.” When the tournament was over, Eric was not the National Champion, but he had wrestled above his seed.He finished fifth, again losing only to the eventual champion and third-placer.Along the way, he scored the most points in the tournament, scoring a technical fall in every one of his wins.To score a technical fall Eric had to outpoint his opponents by at least 6 points in two separate periods or score a 5-point throw (think, reverse lift). His talent, his drive, his work ethic, his ability, his potential, was on display at the best time possible.He had qualified for the Olympic Trials as just a high school junior.Although he wouldn’t make the Olympic Team, or place, Eric had cemented himself as the possible future of Greco Wrestling. At about 8:25 on February 21, 2009 Eric Grajales will complete his career as Florida’s second 4-time undefeated State Champ.He will etch his name into the conversation as possibly Florida’s greatest wrestler ever. He will be at his introspective best. Damn, what do I do now? Brandon Scott http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/695-the-last-chapter Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:19:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/667-brute-northeast-duals-match-ups We got a nice side with your left over turkey: The 2008 Brute Northeast Journeyman Duals brought to you by Frank Popolizio in albany NY. Flowrestling will be there all day Saturday and cover some key matchups. FOLLOW ALL COVERAGE HERE ON FLOWRESTLING This dual tournament is big for schools like Bucknell, Drexel, American, Harvard, Lehigh, NC Greensboro ect. These schools are fighting for qualifiers and with the new qualifing system if they can knock off a top ranked wrestler early and have a solid rest of the year they could be in store for a trip to NCAAs even without winning their respective conference championship. This is a huge opportunity for a lot of wrestlers around the country. This tournament can be considered a path to the NCAA tournament in March.  We got some interesting storylines: University of Iowa Hawkeyes will be facing their first test within the top 20 with Central Michigan. In past years there were upsets at the Northeast duals. Remember when Hofstra upset the untouchable Minnesota? This year the only team that could feasibly do that would be Central Michigan but the odds are stacked against them. Obviously all eyes will be glued on Brent Metcalf to put on a performance.  It will be interesting to see what Missouri does. They are ranked in the top 5 again this year after getting bumped down last year. They are favored in all their duals but it will be interesting how Nick Marable does. He was ranked #1 preseason but is battling in every match for the victory. In his first match of the year he lost to a Bucknell wrestler. His last couple of bouts have come down to the wire. Also interesting to see howBrian Smith deals with their heavyweight controversy is going. Mark Ellis, round of 12 in 2008, may have earned his spot back after winning the Missouri Open. Dominque Bradley took 3rd after being the starter for the last couple of dual meets. Dorian Henderson, Max Askren and Raymond Jordan are other wrestlers to watch. Oklahoma State will come to this tournament after beating ODU in 7 of 10 bouts. They will be facing Pat Santoro's Lehigh first round. We will keep an extra close eye on Clayton Foster 197lbs. A top recruit in 2007, he failed to qualifier for NCAAs. He followed that up with placing 3rd in the world this summer at Junior Worlds. How will he wrestle? He could be a huge "unforeseen" weapon for the Cowboys if he can wrestle up to his potential. Keep an eye on Rosholt to see how he performs...Should he be ranked #1 in another year of a wide open Heavy Weight division?  The many more teams and many more matchups and story lines to follow. Follow all week as we build up to the NorthEast Journeyman Duals. Iowa will be facing: Binghampton, Maryland, CMU and Bloomsburg Missouri will be facing: Old Dominion, Maryland, Harvard and Brown Oklahoma State will be facing: Lehigh, Virginia, App St, and American Central Michigan will be facing:Bucknell, Iowa, American, and Drexel Virginia will be facing: Oklahoma State, Harvard Bucknell Lehigh will be facing: Oklahoma State, NC Greensboro, Binghampton, App St Maryland will be facing: Drexel, Iowa, and Missouri  Harvard will be facing: Old Dominion, Virginia and Missouri American will be facing: NC greensboro, Brown, CMU and Oklahoma State       Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/667-brute-northeast-duals-match-ups Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:01:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/647-highest-ranked-coaches-and-coaches-in-must-win-situations Ian McCutcheon Contributed to this article. Flowrestling did the poll.   We took a poll of Division I coaches as well as members of the wrestling media to determine who the top ten coaches in the country are.  Though not necessarily an order of the most successful, these are the coaches that do the best jobs with their programs.  No surprise, most of the top programs in the country are represented here.  There also was a poll taken to determine what coaches will need to see improvement in the next few years, or they may be feeling the heat, because of tradition, funding, or recruiting base.  Below are the results of the poll, with small assessments of each selection.Top Ten Coaches in the Country   1. Tom Borrelli, Central Michigan (MAC Conference) Athletic Director  Dave Heeke:  Nobody in the country does more with less.  Borrelli tops this list because he has built a national powerhouse out the Central Michigan Chippewas in his 17 year reign.  A year ago, he led the Chippewas to a 7th place finish at the NCAA Tournament, which is astonishing considering that he operates with a fraction of the budget of the Big Ten and Big 12 schools he consistently beats.  He is 188-85-6 in his career at Central Michigan, and has won nine MAC Championships.  But his most impressive accomplishments are beyond the MAC.  Every year there are a host of Chippewas contending for medals and championships, which is really the hallmark of any top program.  No other school in such a small conference has mirrored Central Michigan's success.  He has been able to draw top talent to Central Michigan despite the MAC as a whole being hampered by the old qualifying system.  With qualifiers opening up, even more wrestlers may be drawn to Mount Pleasant.  This is a scary proposition, seeing last year CMU had the nation's top ranked recruiting class.  The one piece missing from Borrelli's impressive resume is a NCAA Team Title, but that could be a very real possibility in the near future.     Some things to look out for in 2009: His right hand man and first NCAA Champion Casey Cunningham was lured away by Iowa State. Mark Disalvo, a 2x All American (and a classic Central Michigan overachiever) has filled in nicely but who will train the Central Michigan upper weights? Wynn Mikahlik, NCAA Runner-up, and the Sinnott twins are going to have to try and fill the shoes of Casey Cunningham.  This year's version of the Chippewas will be a little wet behind the ears, but they sky is the limit for this young team in the coming years.2. Tom Brands, Iowa (Big Ten) Athletic Director Gary Barta: Its hard to argue with winning. Tom Brands restored the marquee program in college wrestling to prominence by winning the NCAA tournament with Iowa in just his second year as their head coach. It is hard to imagine how things could get any better, but he just might make it happen. Brands brought in a ridiculously talented staff this year with over half the Freestyle Olympians now residing in Iowa City. It is going to be hard to knock off Iowa this year no matter what the polls say. Wrestling is king in Iowa and Tom Brands is making the best of all the tools he has at his disposal. And at Iowa you certainly have tools.  Unlike any almost any other program in the county, Iowa is the golden child of the athletic department, as well as the marquee athletic team in the talent rich state.  But with that comes a serious pressure to win, as seen by Jim Zalesky being replaced after finishing 4th at NCAA's.  Some coaches would struggling to handle those sometimes unrealistic expectations.  But Brands is not most coaches.  Widely regarded as the most intense man in a sport full of intensity, Brands' greatest strength is the faith his wrestlers have in him.  The sign of a great leader is people's willingness to follow, and six kids were willing to give up a year of their college eligibility because they felt Tom Brands was the guy who was going to make them accomplish their goals.  Few higher compliments can be paid to a coach.   That certainly was a legal and public relations mess, but it solidified his place as a guy kids want to wrestle for.  But it's not just the "Iowa Style" kids that Brands has made successful.  One of this best moments as a coach had to be Mark Perry's first NCAA title. Perry was hardly a physical, in your face wrestler, and he and Brands butted heads on more than one occasion.   But Brands was able to get Perry over the hump, snap an eight match losing streak to Johny Hendricks (who is the type of guy I'm sure Brands dreams of coaching) and won his first NCAA title, as well as the first title for one of Brands' pupils.                     Some things to Look Out For in 2009: Loaded.  They could All American at eight weight classes, and they have six wrestlers legitimately competing for a national title. Iowa is the odds-on favorite. 3. Brian Smith, Missouri (Big 12) Athletic Director Mike Alden: Upon graduating from Michigan State, Brian Smith entered the coaching ranks by putting Western High School in Fort Lauderdale Florida on the state map. He slowly moved up the coaching ladder, stopping at Cornell and Syracuse before taking the Missouri job in 1998. Mizzou at the time was perennially in the cellar of the Big 12 and rarely considered for the top 25. Since that time Brian Smith has made the Tigers contenders for a national title. During the 2006-07 season they became the 11th program in the history of college wrestling to hold a #1 ranking, completing an astonishing rebuilding job.  They finished 3rd in 2007 and are currently ranked 4th for the 2008-9 season. Furthermore they are consistenly in the top ten in attendance, a sign of the change in culture in Columbia.  Missouri high school wrestling has also entered the national radar with such a strong college program in the state. The Columbia community is actively involved in the push to bring home a national title. So far, Brian Smith's coaching highlight was when his team stormed the stage in 2007 with two of the top individual awards at the tournament given to Ben Askren (Outstanding Wrestler award) and Matt Pell (most Pins in the least amount of time).  From Big 12 doormat, to National Championship threat, Smith's epic rebuilding job solidifies his spot.            Some things to Look Out For in 2009: Currently ranked fourth, Mizzou has outstanding upper weights. Can they punch through to the next level and produce multiple NCAA Champions.  They have plenty of oppurtunity with Raymond Jordan dropping to 174 and Nick Marable holding the preseason top ranking at 165. Also look out for Georgia native Dorian Henderson at 184 lbs. Showing outside promise is Max Askren who wrestled at the Olympic Trials and Mark Ellis at HWT.  They are one of the teams that has visions of knocking off Iowa.4. Tim Flynn, Edinboro (EIWA) Athletic Director Bruce Baumgartner: Tim Flynn is proof that it's not how much you have but what you do with what you have.  Flynn has produced 20 All Americans and National Champions Josh Koscheck and Gregor Gillespie in his decade long run at Edinboro.  What makes this impressive is that Edinboro is a 7,000 person school in the remote northwest corner of Pennsylvania where wrestling is the only sport that competes at the Division I level.  Part of the success is due to a strong tradition and support from his athletic director, former Olympian Bruce Baumgartner, but any coach that can keep Edinboro on the national radar year in and year out is worth his salt.  Flynn has less than every coach on this list in terms of budget and state of the art facilities, but keeps attracting and developing top talent.  His Fighting Scots have dominated the EWL, finished as high as 8th at the NCAA Tournament, and have done it all without the glitz and glamor of programs like Iowa and Oklahoma State.         Some things to Look Out For in 2009:  Edinboro made headlines this summer by accepting the transfers of mega-talent Garrett Scott and former NCAA Champion Paul Donahoe, who each were dismissed from their previous schools.  Donahoe will wrestle during the 2nd semester, and joins a lineup with former NCAA Champ and human highlight film Gregor Gillespie, as well as potential All Americans Jarrod King and Chris Honeycutt.  Look for another EWL championship and a high finish at NCAA's for the Fighting Scots.   5. J Robinson, Minnesota (Big 10)  Athletic Director Joel Maturi: J Robinson built Minnesota from the ground up. He left Iowa over an ugly dispute over camp funds and set out to make his mark at a new program. He left coaching altogether, before resurfacing in the Big Ten at Minnesota. He took the team that was an afterthought and made it a perennial powerhouse squad. In his 17 years at Minnesota he is 318-103-3, and has coached 11 wrestlers to National Titles.  His team has also won three national titles and holds more trophies at the University of Minnesota than any other program. In 2001 after several heartbreak finishes at the NCAA championship J Robinson won the Tournament without a single NCAA Champion but an unheard of 10 All Americans. In 2002 the Gophers successfully defended their title. He also added a National Title in 2007.  J Robinson is nothing less than an iconic figure in wrestling and to some extent, in the Twin Cities metro area. However, his real legacy and influence may be made with his intensive camp system he pioneered. His camp blueprint has created one of the major systems of funding for college wrestling, and its alumns include a host of All Americans and National Champions.  He also is one of the great ambassadors of the sport, and his contributions extend far beyond competition. Few market wrestling quite like J Robinson.  He started the Border Brawl event between Iowa and Minnesota that became the biggest dual in the sport. He has done everything under the sun to promote his program and wrestling at University of Minnesota, particularly with his outside the box and controversial thinking. Besides his team making headlines he will often make the news in the Minneapolis area with his outspoken opinions. J Robinson holds more titles than anyone else on this list except for John Smith. He is not invincible, as his Gophers underachieved last season, where they were predicted to run away with a National Championship, but Robinson's squad is looking to turn the page and return to glory this year.            Some things to Look Out For in 2009:   Marty Morgan, J Robinson's right hand man left the staff to coach one of Minnesota's all time best wrestlers Brock Lesnar in MMA. How will the Gophers staff and team respond? The Gophers shouldn't be in title competition right now but they have an extremely young and talented team. They had arguably one the best recruiting classes in the nation last year, even after losing Jake Deitchler to the Olympic Training Center.  And while a team title may be a stretch, they have plenty of wrestlers capable of winning it all.  Jayson Ness was the odds-on favorite at 125, leading the nation in falls and finishing as Big Ten and NCAA runner up.  He moves up to 133 looking to make one more step up the podium.  They also return former NCAA Champ Dustin Schlatter, who is also bumping up a weight class in search of another title.  Another guy to keep your eye on is red-shirt freshman Zach Sanders.  Sanders is the most decorated wrestler in Minnesota state history, and should make an immediate impact in the lineup. 6. John Smith, Oklahoma State (Big 12) Athletic Director Mike Holder: Not many people have five NCAA titles to their coaching names. Then again, not many people are John Smith.  Smith is possibly the most decorated wrestler in American history, and has only expanded his legend in the coaching realm.  Smith took over a program decimated by NCAA sanctions at the tender age of 28.   He won an NCAA title in just his second season, but then Cowboys endured a ten year drought, watching Iowa and Minnesota pass them on the national scene. However, Smith brought the Cowboys back to glory in 2003 with an NCAA title as a mature and seasoned head coach. This was the beginning of a Cowboy four-peat, highlighted by one of the greatest teams in history.  The 2005 installment of the Cowboys crowned five NCAA champions, the most in history.  They also set an NCAA record for points scored and margin of victory. All in all, Smith has crowned 23 National Champions, and no doubt has many more on the way.  Few coaches have the international experience or the ability to surround themselves with championship caliber assistants like Smith.  Any wrestler would be crazy not to want to pick his brain.                 Some things to Look Out For in 2009:  Obe Blanc, Jamal Parks, Clayton Foster, Brandon Mason and Jared Rosholt are wrestlers to watch for the Cowboys. Blanc is a former All American who transfers to Stillwater from Lock Haven after an Olympic red-shirt year.  Parks is a high school national champ that is fast, entertaining to watch, and in a wide open weight class. Clayton Foster just took 3rd in the Junior Worlds this summer, which some consider the second toughest tournament in the world. Brandon Mason moves down to 165, is vicious on top, and has already been on the podium.  And Jared Rosholt is ranked #1 in the preseason ranking at heavyweight.  7. Rob Koll, Cornell (Ivy League) Athletic Director Andrew Noel Jr:   Rob Koll has taken the Cornell program to a point where it is a top contender for an NCAA Championship. And unlike any other coach on this list, he has done it without the aid of scholarships or red-shirt years, both not allowed by the Ivy League.  He also has to deal with the rigid academic standards that come with the Ivy League.  But despite these challenges, Koll has built a national power, unseating Lehigh as the dominant force in the EIWA and has put together a team with a realistic shot at a National Title.  He has not only built up the team he has built up the facilities. Through his savy business skills Rob Koll has found a way to build a standalone wrestling facility for his team that ranks as one of the best in the nation.  This will only help him draw blue-chippers to Ithaca.  Facility improvements, a top notch education, and the ability to compete for a winner are the selling points Koll has used to attract some of the nation's best recruiting classes.  He has bucked the common knowledge that great schools can't also have great wrestling, especially if they don't even have scholarships to give.             Some things to Look Out For in 2009:  Cornell is in the hunt!!! The last NCAA Championship that Cornell won in any sport was in 1977 with a title in Mens Lacrosse, but the Big Red have as good a chance as anybody this season.  They have six former All Americans in their lineup, welcoming back National Champion Jordan Leen, Mack Lewnes, Steve Anceravage, and Mike Grey, and former All Americans returning from injury Troy Nickerson and Josh Arnone.8. Cael Sanderson, Iowa State (Big 12) Athletic Director Jamie Pollard:  When the Ohio State job opened up two years back, it set the wrestling coaching carousal in motion.  Cael Sanderson's name was rumored to be at the top of the Buckeyes short list.  Afraid to repeat their mistake from decades ago when Iowa State let legend Dan Gable flee to Iowa, the Cyclones acted quickly, announcing that Bobby Douglas had resigned at that they were hiring Sanderson effective immediately.  Everybody in wrestling knows of Sanderson's accomplishments.  Just like John Smith, he took over his alma mater at the age of 28.  In his first season, Sanderson was named National Coach of the Year, and the Cyclones were national runners up.  He also coached his first of what will be many national champions, with Trent Paulson claiming the title at 157 pounds.  Sanderson has the ability to put together stellar recruiting classes, as few high school wrestlers are able to say no to possibly the greatest collegiate wrestler in American history.  Iowa State has become a haven for upper weights, as the chance to roll around with Cael is one almost every wrestler dreams of.           Some things to Look Out for in 2009:  Some polls have the Cyclones ranked first, ahead of defending champ and archrival Iowa.  This is based on their incredible tournament strength, with potential National Champions Nick Fanthorpe, Nick Gallick, Cyler Sanderson, Jon Reader, Jake Varner, and David Zabriskie in the lineup.  They also match up well with the Hawkeyes in a dual setting.  Hopes are justifiably high in Ames this season.9. Tom Ryan, Ohio State (Big 10) Athletic Director Gene Smith:  For years, Ohio State was seen as a sleeping giant in college wrestling.  With all of the high school talent dripping out of Ohio, it was just a matter of time before the Buckeyes were one of the best teams in the country.  In any college sport, they key to success first and foremost is winning your turf.  This was Ohio State's problem, as top programs across the country came and plucked top talent right out of Ohio.  Not so anymore.  Tom Ryan established himself as one of the premier head coaches in the country by turning Hofstra into one of the best teams in the country, building a program at a school with no tradition, little support, and a conference with few qualifiers.  His success at Hofstra drew the Buckeyes attention, and his hire has paid off nicely.  The Buckeyes finished second in the country last season and crowned two national champions, including Mike Pucillio, who followed Ryan from Hofstra.  Almost more importantly, Ryan has started his domiance in Ohio recruting, signing Tony Jameson and Sean Nemac, as well as securing commitments from prep studs Colin Palmer and Logan Steiber.  If Ryan consistently wins Ohio, there is no reason he won't also win a National Championship.     Some things to Look Out for in 2009:  With National Champions J Jaggers and Pucillio back, the Buckeyes feel like they can knock off Iowa for a National Title.  They'll need to replace National Runner up J.D. Bergman, but with Lance Palmer back at 149, Nikko Triggas and Reece Humphrey ready to make the leap from good to great, and high impact transfers Dave Rella and Cody Gardner making their debut, the Buckeyes will be right back in the thick of things. 10. Pat Santoro, Lehigh (EIWA) Athletic Director Joe Sterrett: Lehigh has entrusted former assistant Pat Santoro to return their program to glory after a rough 2007-08 season.  Santoro's rebuilding job seems to be ahead of schedule after the season's opening weekend where he defeated his former team, the 17th ranked Maryland Terripans.  Santoro had previously been the coach at Maryland for five seasons, overseeing one of the best turnarounds in any NCAA sport.  Maryland was a doormat in the ACC, operated with virtually no scholarships, and the program was at a crossroads.  Rather than drop the program, Maryland hired Santoro away from Lehigh and started the Fear the Turtle program, which led to the full funding of all their men's sports.  Blessed with the full compliment of scholarships, Santoro built a program on the verge of being a national power.  Last year, the Terps finished 17th at NCAA's, and Hudson Taylor was the first Terp All American in over a decade.  Both of these accomplishments seemed unheard of when Santoro took the job.  Lehigh hired him away from Maryland in part because he has led to Lehigh's decline.  Maryland's current roster looks like a Lehigh roster during their glory run in the early 2000s.  He has stolen kids away from Pennsylvania, specifically the Lehigh Valley, and Blair Academy, and those important pipelines have been a key to Maryland's resurgence.  If he can bring those ties with him to Lehigh, watch out.       Some things to Look Out for in 2009:  Lehigh's squad already looks improved after one dual.  Four wrestlers made their debut, with John McDonald and Zach Rey winning.  The key for Lehigh's tournament strength will be the performance of David Craig, the stud in their lineup.  Craig was the nation's top recruit and made the Round of 12 as a true freshman.  But his sophomore campaign was a bumpy one, and he spent the second semester on the bench due to academic issues.  If everything is back in order, Craig should contend to All American, and be the first step in Santoro's rebuilding project at Lehigh.     Ten Coaches Who Need to Win 1. Tom Minkel (Michigan State): Once upon a time, Michigan State was one of the flagship programs of the Big Ten.  They are one of only seven different schools to win a National Championship since 1960.  But last season, the Spartans qualified just one wrestler for the NCAA Tournament. Seeing that the Big Ten received over 70 qualifiers, this number is particularly damning.  Michigan and Central Michigan have consistently been beating them to top level in-state kids, and although Michigan State has had stars in the past few years, they have struggled to develop a deep lineup.  This has the natives restless.  Tom Minkel needs a breakout year in a big way. His contract is winding down and there certainly are candidates eyeing this potential opening. 2. Thom Ortiz (Arizona State): Like Michigan State, Arizona State is one of the seven schools to win a title since 1960. Also like Michigan State, they no longer are a perennial top five team. However, unlike the Spartans, the consequences have been dire in Tempe.  The Sun Devils, once the premier program in the Pac-10, barely survived their athletic department's chopping block after last season. A few powerful alumni donated a boatload of money, and will expect a return on their investment. Therefore, Arizona State's struggles at the NCAA Tournament need to end soon. Anthony Robles will certainly be an impact wrestler this season, but more are necessary to restore this team to prominance. 3. Carl Adams (Boston University): There are number of disadvantages that Carl Adams has at Boston University. The first is that Massachusetts hardly provides him with a fertile recruiting base. Second, he is the third fiddle of winter sports at BU, where hockey is the undisputed king, and basketball is among the top programs in the American East. But he does have an advantage that many coaches across the county, including some in much bigger conferences do not: a full compliment of scholarships. In a day in age where so few schools have the allotted 9.9, BU needs to be able to produce more than one All American every 20 years. Mike Roberts certainly had a good year last season, and Hunter Meys was a big recruit, but these need to be the exception, not the rule, if BU wants to be a more national player, and if the balance of power will start to swing from the midwest to the east. 4. C.D. Mock (North Carolina): C.D. Mock certainly has recruited well, but does not have the expected national accomplishments to show for it in his tenure at North Carolina. He has had success in the ACC, winning a pair of conference titles, but has not been able to translate it into significant national success, with only Evan Sola attaining All American status under Mock. He has recruited Pennsylvania especially well, but the slew of highly touted wrestlers from the Keystone State have underachieved. Some in the Tar Heel camp fear that Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina State have passed UNC in the race for the ACC. In an ever improving conference, it's important that Mock and the Tar Heels keep up. 5. Rocky Bonomo (Lock Haven): Years ago, it was Lock Haven that was the dominant small program in Pennsylvania. Like Edinboro, Lock Haven is a small Division II school competing at the Division I level in wrestling. They too have a strong tradition of nationally competitive teams, with studs like Cary Kolat and Jamarr Billman both wrestling here.  The expectation of many in Pennsylvania is that they should still be strong. However, Pennsylvania talent has increasingly gone to Penn State, Lehigh, and Edinboro when they stay in state. There also has been a huge flock of talent leaving the state, particularly to go to the ACC.  This is partly responsible for that conference's resurgence, but also for the regression of schools like Lock Haven, East Stroudsburg, and Clarion. If Bonomo is going to turn the program around, he is going to need to start keeping some of these kids in state. 6. Jack Spates (Oklahoma): You might wonder what a guy who has had more top five finishes than 90% of the coaches on this list is doing on the hot seat. But a 39th place finish at last years nationals will put the heat on for any Oklahoma sport. Part of Jack Spates ailments may be contributed to Oklahoma's high school wrestling settling into the second tier nationally.  Clearly, there is work to do here.  They've started by revamping the coaching staff, the backbone of any successful program, as well as their facilities.  Jack Spates has recently raised the money and built a state of the art facility that has upped the ante on the the spending war between programs. Furthermore Jack Spates brought in Michael Lightner, former 4x All American and NCAA Champ, plus they have renovated their wrestling room, which gives them an advantage both functionally as well as the "wow" factor for recruits.  But with these new tools in place, success will be the expectation.  In early season competition at the Brockport Open the Sooners look stronger, knocking off Edinboro, Central Michigan and Kent State, all ranked opponents. With Oklahoma's tradition and history, the facilities they have, and the support from the Administration they need to be knocking on the door to the top ten and be moving towards the top five for next year.   7. Jim Beichner (Buffalo): Coach Beichner has accomplished some pretty phenominal things at the University of Buffalo.  He took over a program in the late 1990s that had won six matches combined in the four years before he was hired.  In his first five years, Beichner's teams had won 50 matches.  He's coached an All American in Kyle Cerminara, and revived a lifeless program.  Now it is time for Buffalo to take the next step.  They are one of the MAC's fully funded programs, and as we've seen earlier in this list, it is possible to be a national caliber team in that conference, just ask Tom Borrelli.  Tom Ryan built Hofstra's program around New York kids, for whom Buffalo is the only other option in the state.  Buffalo is also painfully close to both western Pennsylvania and Cleveland, two wrestling hotbeds.  If Coach Beichner can tap into these advantages, his program could be a sleeping giant.   8. Randy Stottlemeyer (Pittsburgh): Coach Stottlemeyer is an institution at Pitt.  He is one of the longest tenured coaches in the country, approaching his 30th year as head coach.  But it is tough to look at Pitt's program and think of the potential.  Located in the heart of wrestling country, Pitt has never struggled to bring in top notch talent.  But Pitt has had a problem getting over the hump and becoming the national program that they should be.  Keith Gavin the last two seasons certainly was a great story, but National Champions are too few and far between at this school.  This is a top 10 team waiting to happen, but they've even slipped in dominance in their own conference, watching Edinboro pass them in the last few years.  There are plenty of good kids at Pitt, most notably red-shirt freshman Tyler Nauman, but it's time for Pitt to be among the best programs in the country.      9 Brad Penrith (University of Northern Iowa): Northern Iowa has always been the little brother of Iowa college wrestling.  It is tough operating in the shadow of Iowa and Iowa State, but the Northern Iowa advantage is in it is in Iowa.  I've alluded to Pennsylvania and Ohio as being the two strongest states in the country, but Iowa is the most wrestling crazy.  Traditionally, Northern Iowa has been very strong, but Coach Penrith's career record of 70-57 is underwhelming.  On one hand, I give him credit for going out and scheduling tough opponents, but they also compete in the Western Region, and their conference schedule is hardly like wrestling in the Big Ten.  Northern Iowa has posed as a major program for a while, but needs the consistency to actually be one.    10. Dave Amato (Brown University): There is a deep divide in the Ivy League.  Cornell, Penn, and Harvard have clearly pulled away as the class of the league, leaving Columbia, Princeton, and Brown a step behind.  But Columbia has had a two time All American, Matt Palmer, in the recent past, and Princeton has just hired Chris Ayers, a young member of the Pat Santoro coaching tree.  Amato has been at Brown for twenty five years, but has only produced two All Americans, none since 1998.  Brown also has only had two winning seasons in the last decade.  They are hampered by a lack of scholarships in a major conference, which makes this one of the more difficult jobs in the country.  But the results have not been there.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/647-highest-ranked-coaches-and-coaches-in-must-win-situations Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:27:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/638-unnecessarily-large-season-preview Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling  Season previews are kind of pointless.  October is a time for questions, most of which can’t possibly be answers until March.  Take the theme of last year’s previews for example.  Minnesota was going to score the most points in NCAA history, Iowa was inexperienced and had distractions to overcome, Dustin Schlatter was ready to prove his 3rd place finish was a fluke, and Jordan Leen’s parents were the only people thinking title.  As history tells us, this was all flawed logic.  Basically, what I’m trying to get at is predictions are useless.  Instead I want to focus on two major categories to flesh out my preseason thoughts, what we know will happen during the season, and what we’re sure we’re going to find out.  Here is my mega-NCAA season preview.  What We Know  Iowa will be tested:  Are the Hawkeyes the favorite?  No doubt about it.  No lineup can match the firepower they have with Charlie Falck, Joey Slaton/Daniel Dennis, Alex Tsirtsis/Dan LeClere, Brent Metcalf, Jay Borschel, and Phil Keddy all high AA or title threats.  But they certainly aren’t invincible.  The questions at 133 and 141 are problems any coach would love to have, but it also takes the right type of athlete to be able to deal with a competition like that.  It’ll also be seen how team morale is be affected with two potential All Americans on the bench, especially if they are seniors.  Beyond those issues, there also are plenty of teams with enough ability to dethrone Iowa.  Iowa State seems to match up well with the Hawkeyes and has plenty of potential champs.  Cornell could score a ton of points at the tournament and welcomes back Troy Nickerson to an already stacked lineup.  And Ohio State appears to have an even stronger and more mature line up, which is impressive considering their second place finish a year ago.  Iowa is the pick for now, but by no means is it in the bag.  There will be a freshman that everybody is talking about:  People like what’s new.  Combine that with how prevalent high school wrestling is on the national scene and people love to anoint true freshman as contenders.  This year could look a lot like 2006, which saw two freshman in finals.  The high school class of 2008 is one of the strongest in years.  Plenty of blue chippers with eschew red-shirts and compete as true freshman.  All reports seem to have Quentin Wright jumping right into the lineup at Penn State.  Wright has a resume that included a number of wins over college wrestlers, and has created buzz no Penn State freshman has received since Cary Kolat.  Andrew Howe at Wisconsin is another hot name and with 165 lacking a lot of stars, he could end up with the best postseason finish of anyone in his class.  But most of the attention is focused on the fictitious rivalry at 157 between Scott Winston of Rutgers and Jason Welch of Northwestern.  Welch has received Metcalf/Schlatter/Nickerson like hype, and has a skill set that is matched by few.  Winston is a bull of a wrestler, and helps legitimize the Rutgers program, a perennial sleeping giant.  There was plenty of debate as to who the best recruit in the country was, and now their supporters will get to see.  Someone will get hot early:  We saw it last season with Darrion Caldwell and Lou Ruggirello.  Somebody will come out of the gate and annihilate all comers.  This will announce them as a player on the national scene.  It’ll be somebody who is a pinner, since falls garner the most attention.  By January, whoever this is will have cooled down, whether it be unspectacular wins over lesser opponents, or a loss to another ranked wrestler that “exposes” the early season phenom.  By March they’ll be back off the radar, then surprise people when they make a run at NCAAs.  My pick: Corey Jantzen blows through the early part of his schedule and impressively wins Vegas.  Pat Santoro is a good coach:  One of the most anticipated matches of the season is the Pat Santoro Bowl, which will pit Maryland against Lehigh the second weekend of the season.  The program Santoro built will come to fruition this season, where the Terps are loaded, and could put ACC wrestling back on the map.  More on that later.  Meanwhile, Santoro is taking over a once proud Lehigh program seemingly falling on hard times.  They will be noticeably better, especially from their feet, where they struggled mightily the past few years.  Santoro will diversify the Hawks offensively, and look for at least one of their young wrestlers to blossom into an All American contender.  They won’t be dormant for long, especially once he gets his kids in there.  Somebody will come out of nowhere to win a title:  We think we know, but we really have no idea.  The beauty and the curse of college wrestling is that all it takes is one good weekend to cement your name among the immortals.  The trick is seeing it coming.  Weights like 141 and heavyweight are so wide open this season that somebody from outside the top ten or the traditional power conferences very well could sneak up on everybody.  Just don’t be surprised when it happens.  Not everybody will repeat:  History tells us that about one third of defending champs defend their title.  Angel Escobedo, J Jaggers, Brent Metcalf, Jordan Leen, and Mike Pucillio all return with a target on their backs.  Escobedo (Indiana) and Pucillio (Ohio State) both have to deal with bona fide studs returning to their weight classes, Jaggers (Ohio State) is getting little respect from pre-season prognostications, and Leen (Cornell) was the biggest surprise in recent memory.  Only Metcalf seems to be a heavy favorite to repeat.  He very well may be the only one.  The buzz weight is 157:  There are three wrestlers this season ranked at 157 that have won NCAA titles in their career.  And the best wrestler at 57 might not even be one of them.  Gregor Gillespie (Edinboro), Jordan Leen, and Dustin Schlatter (Minnesota) all have titles to their name.  Gillespie is as exciting as anybody in the sport; Leen had the toughest road to finals of anybody and is the defending champ.  And Schlatter, the former second coming, will be the most scrutinized wrestler in America after a tough junior year.  But the favorite here might be Mike Poeta of Illinois, who is probably the best current wrestler without a title.  He lost a classic to Leen in finals last season, and should be loaded for bear this year. Beyond these four, there also is Dan Vallimont of Penn State, who was the most improved wrestler in America, J.P. O’Connor of Harvard, who could not be more underrated, returning All Americans Cyler Sanderson of Iowa State and Matt Moley of Bloomsburg, plus Adam Hall of Boise State, Johnny Bonilla-Bowman of Hofstra, Matt Coughlin of Indiana, and a slew of other guys that could end up on the podium.  In my opinion, this year’s 157 is even better than last season’s 149.  No weight class will be more exciting.  What We Will Find Out  Can Metcalf do it? Last season, Mr. Metcalf put together one of the most impressive performances in recent memory, rolling easily through a stacked weight class to win a national title and the Hodge Trophy in his first year of competition. The trick now is repeating the feat, which may not be as easy as advertised.  No wrestler has repeated at 142/149 since Pat Santoro in 1988.  That is twenty years worth of very good wrestlers that couldn’t defend their title.  149 is always loaded.  Even though Metcalf has navigated the mine field once, he’s the man to beat now instead of the newcomer looking to make his mark.  To quote the great Charles Barkely “There’s no such thing as a second year slump, they just didn’t know who your ass was.”  They know who Metcalf is now, and every 49 pounder in the country is training specifically to beat him.  He very well might repeat, but it won’t be as easy as advertised.  How has the year off treated Jake Herbert and Troy Nickerson?  Because of the Olympics and injuries, we were without two of the biggest stars in college wrestling last season.  Jake Herbert of Northwestern is back to defend his title at 184, with infinitely more questions than answers.  He was a wrecking ball two years ago, but has a number of head scratching losses in his year off, including a folkstyle defeat by Jake Varner of Iowa State, who he pummeled in finals the year before, and a freestyle loss to Tyrell Todd of Michigan.  Both of these competitors fell to Mike Pucillio last season, who now wears the belt at 184.  If the 2007 version of Herbert shows up, he should win.   But who knows what a year off will do.  Nickerson on the other hand was bit by the injury bug.  He challenges Poeta for the distinction of best current wrestler without a title.  He’s come dangerously close twice.  But there are questions both about his recovery and where he will wrestle this season.  Common logic seems to think he’ll make 125 again, in a weight class that is suddenly ruled by Angel Escobedo.  For both wrestlers, they are welcomed back to a completely different landscape and a new mountain to climb.  Will moving up help?  A number of high profile wrestlers are moving up a weight class this season.  The strategy certainly paid off for guys like Chad Mendes and Eric Tannenbaum, but the wrestling community always seems to think that the farther the cut, the better (just look at the David Craig speculation).  Some of these guys will definitely buck common logic.  For Dustin Schlatter, I think the move up to 157 could be a great one.  His offense has all but disappeared, and he hasn’t been healthy in three years.  He was gigantic for 149, and I can’t help but think the cut was killing him.  When healthy, he’s as good as they get.  Furthermore, I’m pulling for the kid.  He’s too talented to not have a great senior year.  Jake Varner moves up to 197, where he begins the year ranked 1st by most publications.  Varner is an immovable object, and I don’t think the 13 pound jump will hurt him defensively.  He, however, moves into a loaded field where the contenders match his strength.  It will be even more imperative for him to generate offense, which is certainly not his MO.  I also wonder if he’ll be as effective on top against the big boys.  Most of the contenders here are physical specimen, and Varner will be hard pressed to overpower them.  Jayson Ness was a monster for 125, and there is no surprise he moves up.  Until his finals match, he was all but crowned the champion, and has lost almost all of his buzz coming into this year. But make no mistake, he might be the favorite at 133.  I think his skills will translate smoother to the higher weight class than Varner, who he is similar to.  He lives on top, but his half series is made for the lower weights.  JP O’Connor, Matt Kyler, Mike Grey, Adam Hall, and Tyrell Todd are other potential All Americans who will try to get it done by moving up.  Which surprise champs are for real?  All offseason long Jordan Leen and J Jaggers have heard that they were fluke champions, and that they’d be hard pressed to duplicate the feat.  Each had tremendous weekends, and knocked off the best wrestlers in their weight classes.  Their titles were well earned.  But both will face the added challenge of being the defending champ.  For some, a title gives them a new fire, and they wrestle better than ever.  Others wilt under the pressure of being the champ.  Leen is faced with battling the toughest weight class in the country.  Repeating would be admirable.  However, Jaggers is just scratching the surface of how good he can be.  Especially if he’s healthy (which is always a problem), I see his run being like Joe Dubuque or Matt Valenti, defending champs who received little or no acclaim, then came back and ran through the tournament.   Who is this year’s Nebraska?  Off season jokes aside, Nebraska was beyond impressive last year.  Before the year started, they were just outside the national radar.  They had the pieces in place to compete, but had yet to prove they were a real player.  By the end of the year, they were a top 3 team, and announced the rejuvenation of the program.  This year, the Wisconsin Badgers are the team lurking to join the top 5.  The Badgers feature returning potential All Americans Kyle Ruschell, Dallas Herbst and Kyle Massey.  Massey and Herbst both could win titles, and they are experienced and steady at 141 and 184.  Barry Davis has an experienced and battle tested core which should mix nicely with the best recruiting class in the nation.  The aforementioned Andrew Howe will definitely start and depending on the situation in the room, we may see Ben Jordan.  These two certainly are talented, and balance the Badger lineup to the point where team hardware may be in their future.  What teams will crash the party? With the new qualifier system as well as a shifting balance of power among mid-majors, it is entirely possible that we will be seeing a handful of new teams creep into the upper echelon of college wrestling.  Obviously the Big Ten and Big 12 will always be the big boys, but the Pac-10 and ACC could start stealing spots from the EIWA, MAC, and EWL sooner rather than later.  Boise State is in the middle of this transformation, and has the firepower to finish in the top 10.  I really like Adam Hall and Kirk Smith this year to be in the title mix.  They are the great hope for the western part of the country.  Oregon State is a few years behind the Broncos, but also will be a perennial contender in the coming years.  Virginia and Maryland are also on the move.  The Cavaliers will field a solid team, filled with NCAA qualifiers.  Look for breakout years from Mike Chaires, Ross Gitomer, and Nick Nelson.  Meanwhile, Maryland is setting the blueprint for rebuilding a mid-major from scratch.  There are justifiably high expectations in College Park.  Hudson Taylor is a popular pick to win 197 and if he wrestles, Mike Letts is due to All American at 174.  But the Terps strength comes in their rising crop of stars.  Steve Bell, Eric Medina, and Brian Letters all have earned pre-season rankings, and each could make a leap from good to special.  The Terps also have sleepers in Brendan Byrne and Alex Krom who are both tough and vastly underrated.  That is seven wrestlers they could score points from, and their showing could be the start of the return of the ACC.  Who makes “the leap”?   Every year, there are guys that make the leap from good wrestler to All American caliber.  Sometimes it takes a coaching change, sometimes it’s a change in attitude, sometimes it’s just a year of maturity.  But there are stars out there waiting for it to happen.  Here is one at each weight class.  At 125, everybody forgets how good of a wrestler Brad Pataky is.  He took rare back-to-back redshirt years because of the Olympics, but he was one of the best high school wrestlers in America, and will contend in an open weight class.  At 133, Reece Humphrey puts it all together.  He’s had an amazing few runs in the summer, and his hard work in freestyle will translate to folk finally.  As I mentioned earlier, with a year under his belt Corey Jantzen will be a force at 141.  At 149, Cesar Grajales does not receive the hype of his little brother, but is ready to be an All American.  Although Penn has had a difficult offseason, the movement of guys up to 157 opens the door for his breakout year.  Last year, 157 saw the biggest leap when Dan Vallimont announced his presence as a star.  This year, Adam Hall will put it all together.  At 165, Donnie Jones has had a career full of injuries.  If he is finally healthy, he will be the next in a long line of Jones brothers to star for West Virginia.  At 174, as mentioned before, if Mike Letts does not red-shirt, he will be a huge point scorer for the Terps.  He’s had two disappointing NCAA tournaments, but won’t have a third.  At 184, Edinboro’s Chris Honeycutt lives up to his St. Ed’s pedigree.  Tim Flynn is among the best coaches in the country, and Honeycutt helps Edinboro live up to their “little powerhouse that could” billing.  At 197, the pride of Idaho Clayton Foster gives the Oklahoma State Cowboys another hammer at the top to go along with Jared Rosholt.  At heavyweight, Lehigh will receive a boost from red-shirt freshman Zack Rey, who in a shallow weight class could find himself in position to be a four-time All American, and the start of Pat Santoro’s rebuilding project.       Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/638-unnecessarily-large-season-preview Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/637-wrestlers-can-wrestle Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling  The headline of this article seems pretty self explanatory.  Yet a whole host of people don’t seem to get it.  This summer, there was a lot of negative buzz David Taylor of St. Paris Graham skipped Fargo Junior Nationals so that he could focus on bulking up.  There was even more of a gasp in the wrestling community when he committed to Iowa State, and was projected by their coaching staff as a 141/149 pounder.  He announced he was planning on wrestling 135 during his senior year.  After winning state titles in Ohio at 103 and 112, this obviously was an out of the blue statement.  And with this huge jump in weight class came a firestorm of critics.  All the time, 103 and 112 are flamed for being classes filled mostly with freshman and sophomores.  I myself even wrote last season that a freshman’s accomplishments were more impressive than others because he did them against the “big boys” and 171 pounds rather than a light weight class.  Critics sat back and were ready to pounce on Taylor if he struggled at 135 as proof that he merely made a career of beating up little kids at 3 and 12 and isn’t worth the hype. After this weekend’s Super 32, I think that question has been answered.  Taylor rolled through Super 32, advancing to quarters by a combined score of 53-10, with a thirty second fall mixed in for good measure.  He then impressively defeated Virginia State Champ Ian Squires, New Jersey Runner-Up Kodie Silverstri, and Pennsylvania and Fargo Runner Up Josh Kindig in consecutive matches, all in the same day, to earn the Super 32 Belt.  The only points scored on him in those three matches were two escapes by Silverstri.  In his first real test, Taylor passed with flying colors.  He defeated accomplished wrestlers, who all have had success in top notch wrestling states and have also been competitive on a national level.  Each wrestler has always wrestled at weights much higher than Taylor.  I think he might be successful up a weight.  And I have no idea why wrestling people are at all surprised.  This is where I get back to my headline.  Wrestlers can wrestle.  No matter what weight class he’s in, guys like David Taylor will be successful.  Just because Taylor’s body matured and he hit a natural growth spurt is not going to negate the fact that he is uber-talented.  It’s not like he’s wrestling 135 while weighing in at 115.  He made the jump up because he’s physically bigger, so why would his skill set suddenly change because his body has?  His growth spurt didn’t change his body type; he’s still long and lean.  He’s fundamentally sound on his feet, has a go-to ankle pick, defends his legs incredibly well, and is a leech on top.  He’s never relied solely on strength to win.  Most importantly, he knows how to wrestle.  He has an uncoachable mat savvy.  He’s wrestled the top competition at his weight that he can find since he’s been old enough to be on the national scene.  The strategy, rules, and technique don’t suddenly change because he has an extra 23 pounds on his frame.  Winning Super 32 shouldn’t be headline news, and being heavier is not a reason that he wouldn’t still be elite.     I guess what I’m trying to hammer against is the misnomer that smaller is always better.  From junior high up to college, too many guys get sucked in to wrestling culture where there is something glorious about cutting weight to get as low as you can go.  The common logic seems to be that if a guy is dropping a class from the previous year that he should do much better, since he will be bigger and stronger than the competition, while guys moving up are serious question marks until they prove themselves.  From my novice observations, it looks like the opposite is true.  Guys always look more comfortable when they move up, and frequently guys that drop struggle to stay healthy and gas early.  Look at a guy like Chad Mendes last year, who went from being a sucked down afterthought at 125 to an NCAA finalist at 141.  If you can wrestle you can wrestle, weight class shouldn’t matter all that fire much.  I can’t deny that size and strength aren’t important skills, that would just be ignorant, but I think we take too much stock in how much moving up hurts guys.  I know David Taylor would agree with me.     Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/637-wrestlers-can-wrestle Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/630-the-quintessential-ben-askren-review I get to reading a lot of wrestling books and DVDs. Recently I got a couple DVDs from Ben Askren about his career. It is essentially a compilation of all his matches as an athlete, and some cool behind the scenes stuff, some that I have never seen. I think it is really powerful because rarely do you get to see this kinda raw footage from a guy who has changed college wrestling with his technique, personality and pure confidence in himself.  One thing I learned from watching this is that Ben Askren never seemed to be on the defensive even if he was locked up in a cradle on his back. You could actually see him working to score from there. It was also cool to see some of the matches that I have heard people talking about. Some of my favorites is his first bout with Chris Pendleton, where he lost, and of course the next favorite is his Freshman year quarterfinals match with Brad Dillon from Lehigh. Before your eyes you see how Ben Askren became the wrestler he became. This is a guy who totally changed the expectations for college wrestling with his crazy technique and this DVD proves it. Ben also has some high school matches on there but I wasnt into those as much as the college ones. There is also a crazy long 25 minute highlight film (which is cool.) If you just like wrestling and are interested in the sport the DVD isnt going to be something for you. If you are a student of the sport you are going to want to have these DVDs. IF your an extreme fan of the sport you also will want to have these DVDs. You can get the DVDs HERE. Watch Chris Pendleton talk about his first match between Ben Askren. Watch John Messenbrink talk about Ben Askren's first State Title. You can watch Brad Dillon mention his NCAA Quarterfinal final overtime Bout. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/630-the-quintessential-ben-askren-review Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:58:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/623-amateur-wrestling-news-prep-40 2008 Pre-season Rankings by Bob Preusse   1.   Blair Academy N.J. 2.   St. Paris Graham Ohio 3.   Northampton Pa. 4.   Central Dauphin Pa. 5.   Apple Valley Minn. 6.   St. Edward Ohio 7.   Wyoming Seminary Pa. 8.   Catoosa Okla. 9.   Huxley Ballard Iowa 10. Montini Catholic Ill. 11. Iowa City West Iowa 12. Central Mountain Pa. 13. Massillon Perry Ohio 14. Bishop Lynch Texas 15. Cumberland Valley Pa. 16. Eastern Regional NJ 17. Don Bosco Iowa 18. St. Mark Del. 19. Shady Side Academy Pa. 20. Brandon Fla. 21. Simley Minn. 22. Providence Catholic Ill. 23. Clovis Calif. 24. Wausau West Wisc. 25. Roseburg Oreg. 26. Goddard Kans. 27. Reynolds Pa 28. High Point N.J. 29. Oak Park Mo. 30. Colonial Forge Va. 31. McDonogh Md. 32. Holt Mo. 33. Flathead Mont. 34. Waverly-Shell Rock Iowa 35. Selma Ca. 36. Campbell County Wy. 37. Christiansburg Va. 38. Oak Park River Forest Ill. 39. S. Dade Fla. 40. Havre Mont.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/623-amateur-wrestling-news-prep-40 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:27:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/537-marty-morgan-steps-down-from-u-wrestling-post University of Minnesota Press Release Marty Morgan Steps Down From ‘U’ Wrestling Post  Head assistant wrestling coach Marty Morgan resigned from his position at the University of Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon after 16 years with the program. Morgan will go on to train former Gopher All-American wrestler Brock Lesnar, a popular Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) competitor, on a full-time basis.   “I’m going to step back for a year to help Brock [Lesnar] train and I’ll see where I’m at next summer. I’ve been working with Brock [Lesnar] the past few years on his training and now I’ve been offered a unique opportunity to work with him full time.” Morgan said. “This has definitely been a difficult decision, considering that I have been involved with the program for 20 years as an athlete and coach. I am happy to have a great relationship with the University of Minnesota administration, J Robinson, the wrestling staff, past and current team members, and numerous fans around this great wrestling state.”  A native of Bloomington, Minn., Morgan began his collegiate wrestling career at North Dakota State where he won a Division II national championship as a true freshman before transferring to Minnesota. Morgan was a three-time All-American for the Gophers and won a national title at 177 pounds as a senior in 1991. With a 39-0 record during his senior season, Morgan became the first wrestler in school history to finish with an unblemished record and is one of just three wrestlers in Minnesota history to accomplish that feat. He capped off his career with the Big Ten Medal of Honor, which is awarded to a Big Ten student-athlete who demonstrates excellence in academics and athletics.   Morgan was the top assistant under head coach J Robinson for 13 of his 16 seasons with the program. During his time at Minnesota, Morgan helped secure Minnesota Wrestling’s status as one of the most storied and successful programs in the nation. Under Morgan’s watch, the Gophers attracted some of the nation’s most sought-after recruits on a regular basis and won national titles in 2000-01, 2001-02 and 2006-07. The Gophers have also captured six Big Ten Conference championships under Morgan’s tutelage.  “Marty has been around Minnesota Wrestling for 20 years, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to step away for a year and to see what else is out there,” head coach J Robinson said. “I think it’s important for people to see different opportunities that life has to offer from a different perspective and a year away from the program can provide that perspective for Marty. He will be obviously missed this year with the way we do things, but we look forward to working with him in the future.”  The Gopher wrestling program, which boasts one of the nation’s highest-rated recruiting classes again this year, begins its 2008-09 season with the Bison Open in Fargo, N.D. on Nov. 15. Minnesota’s first home wrestling event comes when the Gophers host fellow perennial national power Oklahoma State in a New Year’s Day dual at the Sports Pavilion.    Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/537-marty-morgan-steps-down-from-u-wrestling-post Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:16:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/525-mike-zadick-t-shirts Support Mike Zadick by purchasing his T-Shirt at http://www.chasetony.com/zadick/?page_id=20  FILA adds U.S. wrestler Mike Zadick to the Olympic Games field at 60 kg in men’s freestyle wrestling BEIJING, China - USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling in the United States, has been notified by the international wrestling federation FILA that U.S. wrestler Mike Zadick (Solon, Iowa/Gator WC) has been added to the field at 60 kg (132 lbs.) in men’s freestyle wrestling at the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.The United States had not qualified to participate in the Olympic Games at 60 kg during the qualification process prior to the Beijing Olympics.USA Wrestling made a formal request to FILA to add Zadick to the Olympic Games field at 60 kg when it was learned that the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation withdrew its entry from the Olympics at that weight division due to injury.The FILA Bureau, the governing council for international wrestling, met on Sunday to discuss the request and came to its decision at that time. Zadick was a 2006 World silver medalist and member of the 2007 U.S. World Team. He won the 60 kg division at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in June to earn the No. 1 spot on Team USA in his weight class.“It was determined that Mike Zadick was an Olympic eligible athlete, who has been in serious training if this opportunity became available,” said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender. “We are excited for him and have confidence in his ability to perform well at the Olympic Games.”Zadick will weigh in on Monday, August 18 and will compete on Tuesday, August 19.“It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to wrestle in the Olympic Games,” Zadick said. “I never stopped believing it would happen. I want to thank USA Wrestling and (USA Wrestling Executive Director) Rich Bender for making this happen. I’m looking forward to having an opportunity to wrestle in the Olympics and bringing home a gold medal.” Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/525-mike-zadick-t-shirts Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:33:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/501-spencer-mango-t-shirts Help send Spencer Mango's family get to Beijing by purchasing the Spencer Mango T-Shirt.  Spencer Mango is the United States 55kg representative in Greco-Roman Wrestling.  The St. Louis Sensation is looking to score a gold in Beijing. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/501-spencer-mango-t-shirts Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:04:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/498-mark-branch-named-head-wrestling-coach-at-the-university-of-wyoming Article from http://wyomingathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/071408aab.html LARAMIE, Wyo. - University of Wyoming Athletics Director Tom Burman announced on Monday that Mark Branch has been selected as the new head wrestling coach at UW. Branch comes to Wyoming from Oklahoma State University where he was the Associate Head Wrestling Coach. He was a part of five NCAA team championships as a coach and student-athlete at OSU. As a college wrestler, Branch was a member of OSU's 1994 NCAA Championship team, and served on the coaching staff for OSU's 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 NCAA titles. He provided the Cowboys from Stillwater with personal and team instruction including technique training, weight training, conditioning and nutrition. He was instrumental in the recruiting of student-athletes to Stillwater, as well as organizing fundraising projects, promotional strategies and assisting in public relation functions with student-athletes. Branch replaces Steven Suder, who coached the Wyoming Cowboys from 1989-2008. "The hiring of Mark is exciting for the future of Wyoming Cowboy wrestling," Burman said. "We feel his experience and passion will enable us to become a national player in the wrestling community." "For me, this is the realization of my goal to become an NCAA head coach," said Branch. "I'm from a competitive background, and I was looking for a place where I could build a nationally-competitive program. I believe there is a great deal of support from the Athletic Department and the University as a whole at Wyoming. Wyoming is the right program for me and the right fit for me and my family. I appreciate the confidence that Tom Burman (UW Athletics Director) and Matt Whisenant (UW Senior Associate Athletics Director) have shown in me to get the job done." As a member of the OSU coaching staff, Branch was named the National Wrestling Coaches' Association (NWCA) Assistant Coach of the Year in 2004. He helped coach OSU to seven Big XII Championships, four NCAA Championships and three Dual Team Championships. He was named the Associate Head Coach at OSU in 2002. He individually coached 31 All-Americans and nine NCAA Champions. Branch has been a freestyle wrestling coach for the Gator Club in New Orleans, La., since 1997 where he provides personal instruction and training in freestyle wrestling. His teams have participated at various World Team training camps. He has coached at the U.S. Nationals and World/Olympic Team Trials. As a student-athlete at OSU, Branch was a four-time NCAA All-American (1994-97), four-time NCAA National Finalist (1994-97), two-time NCAA National Champion at 167 pounds (1994 and '97) and a two-time National Freestyle All-American (1998 and '99). In 1997, he was named the Big XII Athlete of the Year, OSU Student-Athlete of the Year and the top graduating senior for OSU Wrestling. He was a four-time NWCA Academic All-American, received an NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship Award and a Big XII Post-Graduate Scholarship Award. Branch earned his bachelor of science degree in secondary education from Oklahoma State in 1997 and earned his master of science degree in athletic administration from OSU in 2000. "I wouldn't be in this position if it weren't for the opportunities I was given at my alma mater, Oklahoma State," said Branch. "John Smith (Head Wrestling Coach at Oklahoma State) gave me the opportunity to learn from him. I consider him to be the greatest coach in college wrestling. I was fortunate to be a part of the greatest program in college wrestling as a student-athlete and assistant coach with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, now I'm excited to build on the great tradition of Wyoming Cowboy wrestling." A native of Newkirk, Okla., he and his wife Susan have a daughter, Maggie Belle, and a son, Mason Layne.    Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/498-mark-branch-named-head-wrestling-coach-at-the-university-of-wyoming Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:57:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/474-cejudo-t-shirts Henry Cejudo made his first Olympic Team at 55kg for Freestyle. In doing so he is the youngest member of the Freestyle team. Help his family go out to Beijing to watch him wrestle! His t-shirts are for sale so buy one and think about going to Beijing and supporting him in person. Visit Teamcejudo.com to buy the Shirts.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/474-cejudo-t-shirts Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:22:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/443-silent-h-t-shirts In probably the most exciting match of the Olympic trials Silent H aka Andy Hrovat went on to win in 3 matches for dramatic fashion. He carried over that dramatic fashion to his shirt line where you can purchase any one of or all of his line of shirts. Silent H  a true American hero!Congrats to Andy Hrovat and all of our wrestling olympians.   Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/443-silent-h-t-shirts Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:30:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/436-askrens-t-shirts-available Olympian Ben Askren To Sell “Chin in China” T-Shirts …Help Support Askren in His Quest for Olympic Gold… Columbia, Mo. –The now notorious “Putting the Chin in China” t-shirts adorned by Ben Askren fans at the Olympic Trials are available for sale through www.wrestling-central.com.  T-shirts are $19.95 plus shipping and handling, with proceeds going toward Askren’s journey to Beijing, China for his first Olympic gold medal.  “I’m really thrilled by the response I’ve gotten about the shirts,” Askren said.  “We made the ‘Funky’ t-shirts when I was college and those were a huge success.  I knew I wanted to make another shirt as I began my training for the Olympics, and this just seemed like an appropriate theme.” Askren supporters wore the black t-shirts that feature the 74 kg wrestler’s recognizable profile throughout the Olympic Trials.  “I just want to thank everyone for all of the support they’ve given me,” Askren said.  “It’s a great feeling knowing that I have so many fans cheering me on as I train for my first Olympic appearance.”  Askren is one of six wrestlers that will represent Team USA in the Freestyle competition beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the China Agriculture University Gymnasium.  A two-time National Champion at Missouri, Askren is the first Tiger graduate to earn an Olympic berth in the sport of wrestling.      Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/436-askrens-t-shirts-available Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:44:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/403-asu-reinstates-wrestling-program-as-21st-varsity-sport ASU Reinstates Wrestling Program As 21st Varsity Sport The Sun Devils will compete fully in 2008-09 May 23, 2008 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 wrestling." "Lisa Love and the proud supporters of wrestling have breathed life back into the Sun Devil wrestling program and we are very grateful for their, and everyone else's, support," Head Coach Thom Ortiz said. "We need to continue to build our fundraising efforts to remain a top and competitive program. This show of support will catapult Sun Devil wrestling into the future. Lisa Love was once a head coach and has always looked out for the best interest of her athletes and she did so with our wrestlers. This show of support is big not only for ASU, but for the sport of wrestling as well." ASU had announced on May 13, 2008 that it was discontinuing the sport of wrestling due to the rising cost of operating a 22-sport varsity program. It was determined at that time that sponsoring a 20-sport program would better fit ASU¹s athletic financial profile. Love indicated at the time that if the wrestling community were able to raise enough financial support the sport could be reinstated. That commitment is there and the sport will continue at Arizona State. Love said that fundraising for the sport of wrestling will be an ongoing process. The objective is not just to sponsor wrestling as a varsity sport, but to position the sport as one of the top programs in the country. The Sun Devil wrestling team is a member of the Pacific-10 Conference. For more information regarding giving to assist the Sun Devil varsity sports programs, visit www.sundevilclub.com Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/403-asu-reinstates-wrestling-program-as-21st-varsity-sport Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/393-kerry-mccoy-named-marylands-head-coach COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Director of athletics Deborah A. Yow announced May 12 that Kerry McCoy has been named the head coach for the University of Maryland wrestling program. In three seasons as head coach at Stanford, McCoy transformed the Cardinal into a national contender after inheriting a team that went 6-8-1 in 2004-05. “I am very fortunate to join such a great program,” McCoy said. “The opportunity to be closer to our family and having a chance to compete for a national championship is very exciting. I want to thank Dr. Yow and everyone who was involved with this process for supporting me and more importantly for supporting the sport of wrestling.” McCoy led the Cardinal to a 19th-place finish at the NCAA Championships this past season which was the second-best finish in program history. Stanford went 13-4 with a 6-3 mark in the Pac-10 while finishing second in the conference championships, its best showing ever. Stanford sent five wrestlers to nationals in St. Louis for the second straight season, which was also the most in team history. “Kerry McCoy is the right coach for Maryland at the right time,” Yow said. “He will achieve as a coach what he achieved as an athlete - elite status as a program and eventually, the possibility of winning the national championship.” McCoy made an immediate impact in his first season as Stanford went 8-7 in 2005-06 and improved its showing at the Pac-10 Championships by two places. He guided two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships that season and mentored Tanner Gardner to All-America accolades. In 2006-07, McCoy continued to steadily improve the program, as the Cardinal went 8-8 during the season and performed even better than the year before in the conference championships, finishing sixth. Five wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships which was a program record, and two wrestlers, Gardner and Josh Zupancic, became the first Stanford duo to earn All-America honors in the same season since 1967. In addition, Zack Giesen was tabbed the Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year. Prior to his time at Stanford, McCoy spent five seasons as an assistant coach at Lehigh where he mentored 14 All-Americans and a pair of NCAA Champions. He helped the Mountain Hawks to four EIWA titles and led Jon Trenge to a school-record 133 wins in his career at 197 pounds. Trenge was a three-time All-American. During his time at Lehigh, McCoy shared the sidelines with former Maryland head coach Pat Santoro, who was also on the staff at Penn State when McCoy was a wrestler. "I have been very fortunate to know Kerry as an athlete and coach over the past 15 years, and we have become very close,” Santoro said. “Kerry is a great fit for this team and will help take them to the next level. I am excited for Kerry and his family to have this opportunity at Maryland to reach their professional goals. Personally, our family is excited to have him back on the east coast." While at Lehigh, McCoy also served as the director of wrestling and head coach of the Lehigh Valley Athletic Club where he was responsible for conducting clinics in the local area, promoting the sport of wrestling, and fundraising. McCoy serves on the USA Wrestling Athlete Advisory Committee as well as the USAW Executive Committee, the United States Olympic Committee, and has been a U.S. Freestyle World Team coach for two seasons. McCoy also had a stint as an assistant coach at Penn State for three seasons, where he helped the Nittany Lions to a pair of fourth-place finishes at the NCAA Championships and guided 10 All-Americans and two national champions. McCoy spent his collegiate wrestling career with the Nittany Lions and posted a record of 150-18 in his four seasons. He captured a pair of NCAA Championships in 1994 and 1997 and won three Big Ten titles. After going 19-17 in his first 36 matches at Penn State, McCoy lost just once in his final 132 with an 88-match winning streak. A three-time All-American, McCoy was named the Penn State Athlete of the Year and the Nittany Lions’ Wrestler of the Year in 1994 and 1997 while being tabbed the 1997 Hodge Award winner as W.I.N. Magazine’s Wrestler of the Year. He earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1997. McCoy was also a two-time Olympian for the United States and took fifth place at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and seventh in 2004 in Athens. McCoy also won five straight U.S. National Freestyle Wrestling Championships from 2000 to 2004. McCoy has been a member of the United States National Team nine times and earned a silver medal in 2003 at the World Championships. In August 2003, McCoy won a gold medal at the Pan-Am Games and was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament. McCoy and his wife, Abbie, are expecting their first child in July. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/393-kerry-mccoy-named-marylands-head-coach Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/375-managerial-perspectives-of-coaching-wrestling Chris Vondruska 3/6/08 Managerial Perspectives of Coaching Wrestling
 Introduction What are the key ingredients to a thriving organization? Is it the capital required to start them? Is it the facilities in which they operate? Or is it the equipment used everyday? Both my research in sport studies and my experience in the sport of wrestling have allowed me to understand how useless these material resources would be without the sufficient human resources. In a business setting human resources are made up of employees and their managers; business can only use these material resources (capital, facilities, and equipment) with their employees and managers who convert them into wealth.1 In a sport setting (such as wrestling) the human resources are the athletes and coaches; these coaches resemble managers in the sense that their major function is to manage their athletes. In most organizations sports or not, human resources are a unique resource and are all that matter because it is the people that make the organizations run. Without the athletes and coaches, the facilities and equipment would be useless. Furthermore, with athletes and coaches that lack the characteristics required for such positions, the activity would go nowhere. Former head football coach at The Ohio State University, Woody Hayes, was fond of the saying “you win with people”. Perhaps he was speaking accurately to say so, in the case of The Ohio State football program’s support, which not only includes players and coaches, but fans as well. However, in my experiences and studies in the sport of wrestling, not only do you need people, but you need the right people. Everyone with direct influence to the organization should be on the same page and have similar goals with that of the organizational leader. In the summer of 2006, newly hired head wrestling coach at The Ohio State University, Tom Ryan, found himself in need of the “right” people to achieve a goal, to transform a good team into a great one. He began with forming a staff of qualified coaches. Five coaches were injected into the program, all varying in weight in order to facilitate the athletes’ training. Perhaps more importantly, those chosen were similar in the sense that they all expressed great interest in Ohio State wrestling, as well have proven their dedication to the sport through previous coaching experience. Coach Ryan then notified all returning and incoming wrestlers of the staff changes and sent all student-athletes the book, From Good to Great, by Jim Collins. The Author, Jim Collins is a student and teacher of great enduring companies as noted in his biography.2 His primary studies in the book are how good organizations thrive and eventually grow into the great ones that remain in their respective industries. The message that Tom Ryan was attempting to transfer to the team was that “Ohio State wrestling, just like some of the major fortune 500 companies, is a business, only on a much smaller scale, but not a less important scale.”3 He thought the book would give all members of the team a good idea of what to expect from the coaching staff while trying to motivate the wrestlers for the upcoming season. The coaching staff assembled by Ryan expected a maintained greatness from all the human resources surrounding the program. Coaches and athletes involved with wrestling can gain valuable insights from the literature in human resource practices. Coach Ryan recognized early on that while all the amenities of his new job were nice, it would not make the team great. Only the right people can make any organization great. In this paper I will relate the sport of wrestling to human resources. The sections are divided similarly to the works of P. Chelladurai (2006) in direct relation to the sport of wrestling. These insights I give are not meant to be taken as scientific research, but merely advice from my research of human resources in direct relation to the sport of wrestling. Values The term value in a sport’s setting in general refers to a belief of what ought to be (e.g. there should be no emphasis on winning in sport). These values however will greatly influence the long-term goals and decisions made by the individual.4 Wrestling is not unique in the sense that the sport holds similar values of all other sports in the United States, including: success, competition, continual striving, deferred gratification, and perhaps most important hard work.5 Hard work is the value that is stressed, and has been ingrained in aspiring wrestler’s minds, most notably present in former University of Iowa head coach Dan Gable’s coaching philosophy.6 Perhaps the most common value in sport is success. But what is success? And how does one come about achieving such success? Success in my opinion is achieving the goals set forth by the individual, so much so that the individual receives an intrinsic reward or satisfaction directly from the activity. Wrestlers are encouraged to set goals early on in their careers, often which require some type of plan of action for achieving these goals. In general athletes trying to improve at a sport and move up in various class levels recognize that more time and work at the sport will be required. The definition of hard work differs from sport to sport as well as business to business; however it is common in the sense that it requires feats greater than the competition. In wrestling, competition could be anyone training in the sport at the same weight class; therefore it is difficult to know exactly what the competition is doing at all times. Hence in wrestling, it is more effective to focus on individual training rather than the competition. Dan Gable embodied the value of hard work so much so that he formed it into an attitude. His attitude was that there was no way he was going to lose, nor have his athletes lose from lack of effort in training. Therefore he trained 7 hours each day during his years of competition, and presumed that no other athlete could train as hard as him, and that he would outwork his opponents throughout every position of every match. He set goals for himself that were attainable only by constantly training everyday, and he was successful in attaining his goals by winning the Olympics and dominating everyone in his weight class.7 Coaches such as Gable encourage wrestlers to have terminal (societal vs. personal) and instrumental (moral vs. competence) values8, and then to prioritize these values throughout their careers. Terminal values in wrestling can be organized into personal values and team values. Personally, wrestlers value winning their matches; beyond winning individually; they also value the team victory during dual meets and tournaments. Although wrestling is an individual sport, the team aspect promotes group encouragement and internal competition which allows the athletes to individually strive to excel in the sport. If wrestlers only valued what was important to them, they perhaps would not get as far as they are potentially able to. For example if an athlete has a minor injury he may not compete in practice to allow time to heal, however he may think of helping their team and wrestle with the injury, continue training, ultimately helping himself and the team get better. Instrumental values in wrestling can be organized into practice and competitions. In practice everyone must be held accountable for their training. Therefore, if people are slacking on the team, they must be called out and redirected for the team to function properly. In this situation they can be called out by a coach or a team member, both of which should aid in the productivity of the athlete. As far as competitions, everyone is expected to compete to the best of their abilities every time they step on to an athletic field, which carries over to all sports. This alignment of ability is crucial and if they are not aligned mental training needs to be implemented. Ultimately, commitment and sacrifices are put into athletics for a reason, to show your ability at competitions and do your best. The values in sport carry over to abilities when improvements in practice and competitions are the goals of the individual. Abilities Wrestling is a sport which requires open psychomotor abilities which are learned and improved by engaging in the activity.9 In my opinion, wrestling is designed for athletes who lack size or certain abilities. Ball sports such as baseball, basketball, and football all require hand-eye coordination, which I argue are prerequisites of certain sports that some people simply have difficulty with. Wrestling does not require this feature, which may lead to interest in the sport of wrestling when lacking this ability. On the other hand wrestling does have similar psychomotor characteristics which coincide with these “ball” sports, like explosive strength and reaction time, although not easily transferred from sport to sport due to position differences. Wrestling is unique in the sense that a functional team must have athletes on it that vary in weight. In high school the range is from 103 pounds to 285 pounds, a range which encompasses most high school males. In sports like basketball and football, coaches are often looking for a certain height and weight of individuals as a prerequisite to their abilities. In wrestling the coaches can go straight to looking at the abilities in three basic categories: muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and movement quality. It is standard for a wrestler to lack all of these qualities in the beginning stages of their careers. This makes the coach’s job a little more difficult, but at the same time more rewarding when they are able to successfully shape a young person with very low abilities into one with abilities in all three areas. Coaches will train their wrestlers muscularly by weight training and utilize balance exercises for muscle endurance, both of which will make the athlete stronger. Cardiovascular endurance is tested every day in the gruesome practice room as well as preseason runs to get in shape. Movement quality is perhaps the most difficult acquired ability, but ideally is taken care of within the first month of practice by teaching basic drills in all positions of wrestling. While this can be acquired in a quick amount of time this quality continues to improve over years of experience. Wrestling is an excellent example for those taking the behavioralist point of view10 in issues over ability because it is a sport that no matter how inherently gifted a person is it will not make up for the rigorous practice and training required in wrestling. Preferred prerequisites in the sport include: total body quickness, strength, power for explosive movements, agility (rapid changes in body position), flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular training.11 A person can be gifted in the sense that they are big and strong; however in wrestling the person will have no real advantage because their opponents will generally weigh the same as them. The sport is about mastering the three psychomotor abilities, and the only way to do that is from constantly practicing and training in those areas. In the end because of the physical nature of the sport wrestling will never attract as many athletes as other sports; nevertheless exceptional athletes now compete as wrestlers and more are on the way.12 Leadership Leadership is a characteristic desired by colleges as well as businesses when accepting applicants. The sport of wrestling demands leadership qualities from both the coach and the individual athletes. Coaches operate under the dimensions of leader behavior in sport13, while athletes operate under dimensions stemming from leading by example. Leaders are molded from the highest character and are generally the hardest workers on the team. They’re the first to come to practice and the last ones to leave. During practice, they lead by example with their mouths closed, concentrating hard. They understand the team’s goals so they know what has to be done. They realize that practice is precious preparation time for the real thing – the game.14 Wrestling coaches at any level need all dimensions of leader behavior in sports to be successful (training and instruction, social support, positive feedback, democratic behavior, and autocratic behavior).15 The importance of training is stressed by coaches to give the wrestlers a mindset throughout the season. It is crucial for the athletes to know what exactly is expected of them and what being a part of their wrestling program entails. Coaches may come across individual issues within the team which a coach must deal with, thus having social support. Coaches must also have a balance between autocratic and democratic behavior in the practice room for the wrestlers. Constantly having a coach run practice the same day in and day out may lead to burning out the wrestlers or boring them, which can yield disengaged athletes on the team, some of which may quit. At the same time having no structure to daily workouts can lead to wrestlers being out of shape and having low skill levels, which most likely will yield many losses. From my experiences in wrestling I see that coaches will often recognize that different parts of the season will have different levels of coach involvement during practice. At the beginning of the season coaches need to set up the training regimen, and most likely stress instruction as well as conditioning for the athletes. During the season coaches may recognize athletes getting worn out from lack of independence in training, which the coach may respond by having semi-structured practices or periodic practices without structure, both of which the coaches will watch and evaluate the wrestlers. The end of the season is usually most important with the eve of conference, state, and national championships nearing; here coaches will use autocratic behavior because for the most part they know how to properly prepare their athletes for these competitions. Throughout the season autocratic behavior is important for coaches to have, but it is equally important for the athletes to have autocratic behavior in their independent training sessions. Wrestlers may or may not be leaders of a team depending on their individual dedication and attitude toward the sport. The training regimen expected by the coaches is strictly a minimum in wrestling. A successful coach will properly prepare their wrestlers to compete at their current level. However, a successful athlete must go beyond the coach’s training and induce an autocratic behavior outside of normal practice time to ensure success. This is demonstrated by morning or late night workouts not scheduled by the coaches. A leader in wrestling is one who outworks his opponents; the only way to do so is by putting in more work prior to competitions. A leader cannot emerge from those simply following the coach’s order. Along with immense dedication to training an athlete must also obtain a positive attitude which can be transferred to the rest of the team. This attitude must also motivate others to train harder yielding more athletes to go beyond the coaches expectations. The wrestler will often do this by setting forth goals throughout the season congruent with the teams’ goals. With these values of leadership in high school and college, these young wrestlers will be prepared for life after college and be able to obtain jobs with the leadership qualities ingrained in their systems. Motivation “Motivation is the driving force behind great achievements in wrestling, sports, academics, professional careers, or any pursuit where work is required”.16 With the choices of raw talent and self-motivation, coaches in any sport would choose the athlete who is self-motivated to put in the work, get the job done, and maximize his or her talents. Motivations in wrestling differ from person to person; however, most successful wrestlers have similar motivations which are crucial to the sport. One of these motivations is performance, a general desire to perform with intrinsic rewards in mind. Wrestlers with extrinsic rewards in mind (medal, trophy, or media attention) “lack the drive to do what’s necessary to develop the skills and conditioning that’s required to win on a consistent basis.”17 In the case of wrestling and nearly all amateur sports, the intrinsic rewards are generally more satisfying and more prevalent than extrinsic rewards. A wrestler should recognize the only way to receive these rewards is in competition, and the higher level of the opponent the higher level of reward. An obvious way to achieve an intrinsic reward (those rewards satisfying a person internally) is by winning and a great way to better the chances of winning comes from the effort put in during practice time. Great effort comes from constant practice and could lead to many wins, but wins are not guaranteed simply from effort. The effort will be connected to the reward more frequently when the performance is the display of the absolute best efforts. Win or lose, if an athlete competes at his/her best the intrinsic reward should be present. If an athlete’s efforts are not congruent to the performance on days of competition, he/she will need to focus training mentally with the coaches and develop a positive attitude to overcome the pressures of competition. Why do amateur athletes (like wrestlers) compete at such a high level with no extrinsic rewards in sight? The primary reason I see is the motivation for intrinsic rewards outweighs that of the extrinsic rewards in the sport. The only extrinsic rewards that I see coming from wrestling are scholarships to compete in college or some type of medal or trophy which comes from individual events, all of which are rewards that could possibly motivate athletes. Clearly the scholarship is more valuable. Still, if it is the only reward in mind, the success of the individual will be very limited because the lack of intrinsic motivation. In the other case, perhaps a trophy or a gold medal means something, but without the tangible received from the event the athlete is the same person, and should feel the same sense of accomplishment. Unquestionably it is the intrinsic rewards coming from performance in the activity that motivate wrestlers and amateur athletes. When a match is completed in wrestling the referee claims one person the winner of the match signified by raising their hand; for most this is the best part of the match and a key intrinsic reward for wrestlers. An athlete not getting his/her hand raised at the end of a match receives almost no intrinsic reward. The fact that some wrestlers learn from their mistakes when they lose could lead to more intrinsic rewards, thus gaining from the defeat. A wrestler has various options of action when dealing with a loss; the effort can be increased, decreased, or remain the same. Obviously the effort should be increased when incurring a loss. First, however, the athlete must admit their fault and go to work on ways to prevent similar mistakes. Increasing the effort could mean various actions which boil down to muscular training, cardiovascular training, movement training, or even mental training when performance and effort do not coincide. An athlete could decide that wrestling is not the sport they want to pursue and quit, thus decreasing efforts all together. This is sad and often a problem in the lower levels of the sport as young athletes cannot properly cope with a loss, because the only person to blame is themselves. On a positive note, athletes can learn how to handle wins and losses from the sport of wrestling. An athlete that has no desire to improve in the sport could simply remain training at the same level because they are satisfied with their performance. A person could argue that time constraints may prohibit a person from increasing their training; however the increased effort does not always have to mean increased time. A person could vary their training to include more weight training when they are outsized by many of their opponents, while decreasing their movement training when the skills are where they need to be. The level of intensity could also be increased which would make the effort more efficient and eventually effect the performance. Generally all of these training variations would be the coaches’ obligations to help the wrestler improve. Satisfaction Satisfaction in the sport of wrestling is different depending on the level of competitiveness. Noticeably as one moves up in skill or age levels, the more satisfaction is related to winning. I recognize that the facets of satisfaction are important to all people involved with the program rather than just the individual. The coaches’ satisfaction is directly effected by the athletes’ satisfaction, both in training as well as competition. In individual sports such as wrestling, a unique factor is that the athlete has almost complete control over the performance, with the right training, effort, and general abilities. There is no teammate to blame when a wrestler comes off the mat, with the possible caveat that the teammate could have pushed them harder in the practice room. Nor can an individual blame a coach that has done their job in preparation for competition; again the exception may be that a coach could have done a better job in the training process. The individual is ultimately in control of the situation and the only person to blame is himself/herself. Therefore the individual satisfaction of a wrestler depends upon only the athlete themself. A win may lead to great satisfaction, while at the same time it may lead to little satisfaction as mistakes were most likely made. In the case of a loss the athlete may feel extreme dissatisfaction. On the contrary, perhaps an athlete did the best possible with the training available and is satisfied with the performance thus eventually motivating the individual to continue to improve in the sport. At the beginning of his freshman year in college, Dan Gable experienced this extreme dissatisfaction while training with Bob Buzzard, an already experienced college wrestler at the time. On their final day of summer training, Buzzard wanted to prove that Gable still had a ways to go in order to be successful. This training session most likely stayed in Gables mind for some time, because it drove him to much success and satisfaction. After Buzzard finished with Gable that night, Dan fell to the mat crying tears of anger. Right then Gable recalls, “I vowed I wouldn’t ever let anyone destroy me again. I was going to work at it everyday, so hard that I would be the toughest guy in the world. By the end of practice, I wanted to be physically tired, to know that I’d been through a workout. If I wasn’t tired, I must have cheated somehow, so I stayed a little longer.18 Wrestling coaches witness their athletes daily in training as well as competition, and satisfaction levels change according to their performance. Coaches recognize when their athletes are ready for practice and come with the mindset of becoming a better wrestler, leading to satisfaction within the coaching staff. When coaches have unmotivated athletes who go through the motions on a daily basis the coach can be left with dissatisfaction and possibly looking to coach another team. During competitions the coaches generally have expectations of each wrestler which can be obtained by the athletes on the team. When the expectations are barely met or not achieved the level of satisfaction is relatively low for the coaches as they expect their wrestlers to compete at a higher level than they train. Athletes outperforming the expectations of the coaches will have satisfaction and cause satisfaction for the coaches alike for the success and improvement of the individual. Commitment Commitment is yet another feature in the sport of wrestling and is a category required for the success of the individual as well as the future of the sport. As more and more wrestlers start at a young age, each year improving in the sport, they develop a commitment to the sport which can be caused by various factors. An athlete can be generally happy with the outcomes of the sport and have an affective commitment that last throughout their time as a competitor. A wrestler can have no emotional attachment, but have a sense of duty or obligation to continue on the sport for the good of the team or even themselves. Yet time after time wrestlers feel the sense of being locked into the sport of wrestling because it often leaves little time for other activities, making them continuance committed. Only when a person aligns himself/herself with the teams’ mission and goals are they considered to be normatively committed.19 The three bases of commitment as previously stated are: affective commitment, continuance commitment, and normative commitment. When an individual feels attached to an organization by feelings of pleasure, loyalty, and warmth they are affectively committed to the organization. A person’s commitment may also be based on continuance in an activity; if a person has put a lot of personal sacrifice and time, they often look to continue with the commitment because of the lack of opportunity to change (continuance commitment). The third component of organizational commitment is normative commitment; here a person is attached to the goals, values, and the mission of the organization. This differs from continuance commitment in the sense that it does not necessarily fluctuate with personal calculation of inducements or sunk costs.20 Personally my wrestling career has had points of affective commitment, continuance commitment, as well as normative commitment.21 When I started in the sport improving at a very high rate at a young age I was generally happy and had an affective commitment for the sport. As I began to get burned out in the sport before high school I felt a sense of obligation to continue with the sport to help the team (normative commitment). Starting off in high school, at a very competitive school, not making the starting line-up left me unmotivated; but I felt trapped in the sport as I was continuance committed. My commitment soon changed after my first year of high school back to affective commitment as I again became emotionally attached with the sport. College wrestling was a big jump for me and as I struggled to start my first year, I felt obligated to stay with the sport since I was on scholarship (continuance committed). Finally in 2006 as I graduated from Hofstra University my commitment level to competition in the sport fell, and decided to continue with the sport as a coach to help the sport grow (continuance committed). With the new opportunity at my feet to complete my last year of eligibility at The Ohio State University I decided to be whole heartedly committed to the sport to take advantage of the opportunity that has recently expired. The commitment level for all involved with a program searching for greatness should be normatively committed to that program. Conclusion Needless to say there are many other aspects of human resources which need to be examined in the sport of wrestling. The categories of values, abilities, leadership, motivation, satisfaction, and commitment all have one central feature in common: they all stress the idea of hard work. Hard work is a value; hard work is required to master athletic abilities; hard work is a characteristic of leaders; hard work is directly stemmed from motivated individuals; hard work yields success; and hard work demands time and commitment. The athletes and coaches that stress and put in the hard work are the ones who win, it’s that simple. It is not the coach with the biggest office who obtains success, nor is it the individual or team with the largest facilities. Jim Collins, Dan Gable, and Tom Ryan would all agree that human resources are the backbone to great organizations. Collins has served as a teacher to hundreds of CEO’s of corporations and understands the value of a marquee employee, but does not mention the need for machines in any of his texts. Gable gives a brief outlay of his wrestling room in Coaching Wrestling Successfully, but does not credit any of his success to it. Ryan is proof that greatness does not come from material resources, having success at two schools with drastic budget differences. Clearly in sport or business, only the combination of the right human resources will make an organization function successfully. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/375-managerial-perspectives-of-coaching-wrestling Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/367-pat-santoro-named-new-coach-at-lehigh BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh University has named Pat Santoro its new Lawrence E. White ‘64 Head Coach of Wrestling, Goodman Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett ’76 announced Tuesday. Santoro, who becomes just the eighth head coach in the 99-year history of Lehigh wrestling, replaces Greg Strobel who will be making the transition into an administrative leadership role within the Lehigh Athletics Department. This announcement marks the return to Lehigh for Santoro, a Bethlehem native who spent nine seasons at Lehigh as an assistant coach. “Greg Strobel was ready for a new assignment outside of coaching and he is very well skilled and suited for working with our camps program and in our athletics alumni relations and fund raising areas,” said Sterrett. “Pat Santoro was an outstanding assistant coach at Lehigh for nine years, and has done a magnificent job in developing the Maryland program. He will bring a deep affection for the institution, the educational values we prioritize, and the ability to make the transition seamless.” Santoro returns to Lehigh after spending the last five years as the head coach at the University of Maryland where he helped resurrect the Terrapins program, which in 2008 captured its first ACC title in 35 years; a feat which earned Santoro ACC Coach of the Year honors. This past season the Terps went 16-4 and entered the national rankings for the first time since 1993, climbing as high as No. 21. Under Santoro’s guidance, Maryland crowned its first All-American since 1997 en route to a top-25 team finish at the NCAA Championships. Santoro posted a 48-41-1 record in five seasons at College Park, including an impressive 33-9 dual mark the last two years. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be the new head coach at Lehigh University,” said Santoro. “Lehigh is a program with a strong and rich tradition of wrestling, and terrific support from the alumni, fans and the community. Lehigh wrestling has been a part of my family for a long time. I grew up around the program and its great tradition, and I’m looking forward to coming back home and trying to continue the great history and tradition of Lehigh wrestling.” Prior to his stint at Maryland Santoro served as an assistant at Lehigh for nine years, including eight seasons as the top assistant on Greg Strobel’s staff. During his initial tenure, Santoro was part of some of the most successful teams in school history. In 2003, Santoro was named the national Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, after helping guide the Brown and White to its fourth EIWA title in five years, and a fourth place finish at the NCAA Championships, at the time the program’s best finish in 24 years. “I had a great experience in my first nine years at Lehigh, and Greg and I were together for eight of those years,” explained Santoro. “We became very close, and Greg helped me tremendously throughout the years, especially in my first few years at Maryland when I was trying to build the program. I’m very fortunate to have worked along side him.” Strobel’s transition into Lehigh’s athletic administration comes as part of a more comprehensive re-organization of Lehigh’s athletics leadership structure. In 13 seasons, Strobel amassed a career dual mark of 189-83-1 and led Lehigh to six EIWA championships including five consecutive titles from 2002-06. Strobel was named EIWA Coach of the Year four times, and was named National Coach of the Year by the NWCA after leading Lehigh to a third place finish at the 2004 NCAA Championships. His wrestlers captured 28 individual EIWA titles and totaled 30 All-America medals. Strobel coached two national champions, Rob Rohn in 2002 and Troy Letters in 2004. One of the most respected figures in American wrestling, Strobel also served as the U.S. Olympic head coach in 2000, and worked closely with a number of U.S. national freestyle teams. In his new role, Strobel will oversee Lehigh’s highly-successful summer camp program, while also taking on additional responsibilities in athletics fund raising and sport supervision. “I’m really excited,” said Strobel. “It’s a win-win for both me and Lehigh wrestling. I’ve wanted to move into administration for a while, and it just happened that the position I wanted opened up. It really is the perfect assignment for me, dealing with camps, and alumni and fund raising and I’m ready to move on.” Strobel then offered his thoughts on his successor, “I’m excited for Pat as well. He was an integral part of our program for my first eight years and for him to come back will be a tremendous thing for the program. We have a great group of student-athletes returning, and I think they will enjoy having Pat as their head coach. His coaching style is very similar to mine, so there should be a pretty seamless transition.” After wrestling for Bethlehem Catholic High School and taking a post-graduate year at Blair Academy, Santoro wrestled collegiately at the University of Pittsburgh, where he became the Panthers’ only four-time All-America while capturing national titles in 1988 and 1989 at 142 pounds. Santoro graduated from Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1992 and went on to enjoy a successful international career, becoming a four-time member of the U.S. National Team and serving as an alternate for the 1996 Olympic Team and the 1999 World Team. Santoro and his wife Julie have a daughter, Leah. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/367-pat-santoro-named-new-coach-at-lehigh Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/350-the-best-weekend-in-sports FloWrestling.org Picture By www.tech-fall.com Everybody always says that the NCAA Tournament is the culmination of the wrestling season. In a way, they’re right. But really, the NCAA Tournament IS the wrestling season. Essentially you need to find a way to punch a ticket, and whatever you do over the course of three days is going to determine how your year went. Because the stakes are so high, few weekends in any sport carry as much drama. You’re always a second away from glory or a second away from disaster. There are too many heroes to count, to many turning points to notice, too many warriors to recognize, and just too much good wrestling for me to feel like anything I write here can sufficiently sum up the weekend. But I’m going to take it a paragraph at a time and give it a shot. More than anything, the NCAA Tournament is about guts. If I had to pick out one snapshot from the entire weekend, it would have to be Dustin Fox, blood dripping from his face, nose mangled as all hell, with his arms triumphantly up in the air and a 1,000 kilowatt smile. It’s no secret that I’ve been rooting for Bergman all year, but Fox absolutely gutted this one out and found a way to get his hand raised. And hopefully somebody has a good shot of him right after he won, that’s what wrestling is all about. While we’re talking guts, J Jaggers provided us with the quote of the tournament. After a grisly scene in his finals match where he tore multiple ligaments in his ankles, Jaggers responded to the ESPN interviewer by saying “My ankle will heal eventually, but losing never would.” All night the ESPN announcers talked about how these are the toughest athletes in college sports and the pride of blue collar America, and J Jaggers backed them up. Incredible effort from one of my new favorite wrestlers. I’d like to thank all of the wrestlers that made me look like I know what I’m talking about. My mid season predictions worked out much better than I thought they would (although there were some clunkers, which I’ll get to in a second). I’d like to give special thanks to four guys for making me look much smarter than I am. I had a hunch that “J Jaggers is talented enough to make a finals run”, turns out he won the whole thing. I used my incredible Pennsylvania bias to pick Matt Kyler as my sleeper at 141 all year. He wrestled a fantastic tournament and was one of only a handful of unseeded wrestlers to place. He’s only going to accomplish bigger things. Hudson Taylor gets nowhere near the hype he deserves, but has helped put Maryland wrestling back on the map. No match is ever over when he’s wrestling, which is an attitude that could win him a national title. His matches with Josh Glenn and Craig Brester were incredible. The last one deserves its own paragraph. Turns out having Jordan Leen as a sleeper at 157 was a good idea. He gets my vote for Most Outstanding wrestler of the tournament. Talk about turning it on when it counts. Leen didn’t even win EIWAs last week, and now for the rest of his life he’ll be known as a National Champion. Although he had an illustrious prep career, Leen was almost an afterthought in a recruiting class that included Josh Arnone, Adam Frey, and the almighty Troy Nickerson. Three years later, Leen has one more National Title than all three combined. If everybody is healthy next season, Cornell could be scary good. To be fair, I also made plenty of picks that didn’t work out. In hindsight, referring to Mike Poeta as the Secretariat of the 157 pound weight class probably was over hyping him just a tad. As somebody who knows a hell of a lot more about wrestling than I do pointed out too me, he’s explosive as hell, but if you’re good enough to stop his first move, he’s not going to score. Taking Kenny Jordan and Chris Oliver as sleepers wasn’t exactly a good move. Actually, that wasn’t a good move at all, as Oliver needed to make the tournament before he made the waves that I expected him to.. Jake Strayer didn’t exactly make a “serious run”. Mike Letts would have been a nightmare quarterfinal match up for anybody…had he made quarterfinals. Jake Varner was not as untouchable as I thought, a season of 2-1 scores should have warned me. And Patrick Bond wasn’t exactly the sleeper I was hoping he would be at 197. Never in my life have I been so confident that somebody would win a match after being taken down twice in the first period. After Brent Metcalf’s second escape, all I could say was buckle up, because the pedal is about to be pressed to the floor. Sure enough, he wrestled the rest of the match like his singlet was on fire, destroying Bubba Jenkins in the process. The more I see him wrestler, the less human I think he is. Then all doubt goes out the window when I hear him speak. Tom Brands has completely brainwashed this poor kid into a killing machine. He wasn’t even remotely excited after winning his first National Title, just focused on the next time he’s going to wrestle. It takes a different mindset to succeed in this sport, and Metcalf has perfected it. The kids I feel the worst for are the wrestlers who have come so close to climbing the mountain the year before, then not getting a shot to redeem themselves. Josh Churella, Ryan Lang, and Craig Henning all deserved another shot at a title. I especially wanted to see Lang go out and win one after last year’s debacle. We all saw how happy Coleman Scott and Keith Gavin were after shaking their finals loss, it’s a shame that the other three will never get the shot to shake that weight. But it certainly is a part of sport. All three had fabulous careers, and have nothing to hang their head about. Look for Dustin Schlatter to come back loaded for bear. A week ago he was 10 seconds from beating Metcalf. Now he has an entire off-season to think about the disaster that was NCAAs. Personally, I’d love to be good enough where it was a disaster to finish 7th in the deepest weight class in recent memory, but Schlatter certainly is on that level. He takes needless crap from “fans”, and I would love to see him shut everybody up. By all accounts he’s a classy kid, he certainly is a phenomenal wrestler, and here’s hoping that next season he comes out like a man on fire and reminds everybody about the best true freshman we’ve ever seen. Show of the night goes to Coleman Scott. Single, cradle, celebrate. He looked like a five ton weight was lifted off his shoulders. I always wonder what that exact moment is like, when you’ve reached the pinnacle of your sport, and that instant you’ve dreamed of since you were a little kid finally comes true. I love celebrations because it gives us a glimpse into just how great that feeling is. Watch Scott celebrate, I couldn’t fend off an ear to ear grin. It’s one of the best parts about sports, the pure, unbridled joy of victory. Here’s to another great college wrestling season. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/350-the-best-weekend-in-sports Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/339-nobody-asked-me-butpennsylvania-aaa-states-edition Nobody Asked Me, But…Pennsylvania AAA States Edition Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling.org “Welcome to Hershey, Pennsylvania, the SWEETEST place on Earth!” Everybody in the Keystone State knows that this is the greeting before every session at the state tournament. States, as they are affectionately known, are far and away the best weekend in Pennsylvania High School sports. Although I couldn’t make the trek out to Hershey for any of the action, I was parked squarely in front of my TV on Saturday night to watch finals. The one thing I really missed was the electricity in the building. The best part of any sporting event, particularly wrestling, is the feeling in the stadium before a big match. My dorm room didn’t exactly have that effect. However, there was plenty to be commented on throughout the night. With that said, nobody asked me, but… -I don’t know why the Parade of Champions needs to be a tough guy contest. I couldn’t tell if the wrestlers were going to a State Finals match or prison. -Quentin Wright was the exception to that last rule. I think somebody told him that he just won Powerball. -With the advent of the State Duals Champion, the team scoring aspect of States is completely irrelevant. -Mark Rappo reminded me of Matt Kyler in 2005 in the 103 pound finals. He not only is a very solid wrestler, but an absolutely enormous 103 pounds. He’s a good get for Penn, but he has a lot of adjustment to make if he wants to wrestle 125 pounds. -He’s also about the 16th Rappo brother to win a state title. -Brightest future award goes to Zach Horan. Although he was clearly overmatched by Rappo in finals, he’ll be back plenty of times. I’d like to see him dominate in out of state competition a little more, but he had a fantastic rookie campaign. With that said however, papers here refer to him already as the next Jordan Oliver, and they should probably hold their horses. -Kenny Courts was sorely missed at states. Along with Chris Phillips, he’s the best freshman in the country, and should have set himself up to be Pennsylvania’s first four time state champ in a long time. Too bad an injury robbed us of seeing history. -It would have been interesting to see how Anthony Marino could shake up the 112 pound bracket. The extremely talented sophomore handled finalist Taylor Brown twice already this season, but tore his trap muscle in regionals and had to default out of the tournament. He’s a name to remember next season. -Does anybody realize that Shane Young hasn’t lost in two years? It certainly was a surprise to me. He’s a flat out stud with a year left to go. Probably the most underappreciated wrestler in Pennsylvania. -I couldn’t believe the talk all week that Kegan Handlovic was the most vulnerable defending champ. It took about 4 seconds for him to change everybody’s mind in finals with an awesome ankle pick off the whistle. He’s not flashy, but he’s a goer who is incredibly physical. Hard to think he was an afterthought when he moved to Easton before his sophomore year. Unfortunately, he’ll be the least appreciated multi-time state champ in Easton history, since he did it all in Jordan Oliver’s shadow. -Most surprising champ of the night was Cort Choate of Blue Mountain. We all knew 125 was wide open, but I didn’t envision Choate even sniffing finals. And in finals he did it the hard way, by riding out Chris Albright for the entire third period. One thing you can always find in Pennsylvania is good mat wrestling. -The camera guy falling down in the background as Choate was winning his state title was also priceless. -Celebrations on the whole were down this year. There was nobody doing round off back flips like Billy Spencer or my personal favorite, Gino Fortobono sprinting into the stands and hugging everybody he saw. Very subdued. -Jordan Oliver’s high school career could not have ended much weirder. Josh Kindig wrestles to keep it close (shots were about 35 to 3 in favor of JO), Oliver gets booed because of a controversial call, and was visibly upset after finals. If there’s one thing I wish from this year’s finals, it would be Jordan having a better send off. It would have helped if Kindig actually would have wrestled him. -Speaking of stall calls, they were all over the place tonight. Refs were super aggressive with them in some match, especially Shuster-Robinson, where they were banged 5 times, including the last one that basically decided the match for Shuster in overtime when Robinson was working a Merkel. For the record, I thought none of them were warranted. Meanwhile, Marshall Peppelman and Bryce Busler essentially do nothing for 6 minutes without either of them giving up points. -Busler lost that match because of his unwillingness to go underneath Peppelman. I don’t care how good Marshall is on top, if you want to win a state title, you have to be able to get out from bottom. -I would have loved to see Dylan Alton wrestle Colin Johnston. Johnston couldn’t win in overtime forever, and Adam Will made him pay for keeping scores so close. Although that was a fantastic upset, it let to a pretty anticlimactic final. -I had never seen Joey Napoli wrestle before Saturday night but man was I impressed. He is absolutely viscous on top and seemed to have Walt Peppelman all figured out. -Despite being outwrestled, Peppelman had a legitimate shot to at least take Napoli to overtime. I still can’t figure out why he didn’t cut him in the last 30 seconds and try to tie it with a take down. I know his tilt is lethal, but he didn’t have enough time to set it up and turn him. -Three years ago if you told me that both Colin Johnston and Walt Peppelman would only win one state title I would have called you crazy. Both have three trips to finals and only one gold medal to show for it. Tough pill to swallow. -Jake Kemerer is a house of a human being. There was nothing flashy about his win over Steve Bosak, he just bullied him. I was also impressed to learn that Kemerer had only given up one takedown the entire year. How haven’t I heard more about this kid? -How many other states would Ryan Kemmerer and Josh Dziewa not place in? -Performance of the night goes to Quentin Wright, despite the fact that Loffredo was pinned up until the ref slapped the mat, when he wiggled almost completely free. Wright looks like a basketball player trapped in a singlet, but he’s smooth as they come. He’s already shown it this year, but he could be the best college wrestler in this very impressive national class. -Joe Kennedy is what Lehigh needs badly. Tough wrestler that can actually take people down. Although I think he’s way too slender to wrestle 197 for the Hawks. -Incredible efforts from Jimmy Sheptock, Justin Haines, and Jason Dominick to lose in the first round and wrestle all the way back for third. I hope college coaches took notice of the guts each of those three kids showed. -When Jordan Enck decides he really wants to wrestle, he’s unstoppable. I thought he looked disinterested in last year’s state finals match, but clearly had his game face on this year. The Coleman Scott red-dyed hair might have helped. -For the first time in history, the most entertaining bout of the night was at heavyweight. -If I had to describe Evan Craig in one word it would be “butterball” -If I had to describe Evan Craig in three words they would be “incredibly skilled butterball”. He doesn’t look remotely like an athlete, but could end up one of the best heavyweights in Pennsylvania history. After one of the best scrambles of the night, he found himself down 5-0, but battled his way back into it before being taken down in the waning seconds to lose 9-7. This is a kid that will make waves. -Sean Owen is Clearfield’s 40th State Champion. Quite impressive. He’s also the first junior to win a state title at heavyweight in well over a decade. Luckily for the fans in Pennsylvania, both he and Craig will be back next year. For a state that churns out little guys, it’s nice to see a solid crop of dancing bears coming up. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/339-nobody-asked-me-butpennsylvania-aaa-states-edition Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/335-ncwa-womens-wrestling-division-making-an-impact Teams Prepare for First NCWA Women’s National Championship Dallas, Texas – March 6, 2008 --After announcing the addition of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) Women’s Division this past summer, colleges from all over the United States and Canada are set to compete in the first ever National Championship to be held March 13-15 in Lakeland, Florida. Among the newly established NCWA programs is Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania, which is known for its deep seeded tradition in Division I men’s wrestling. “I am hoping we set the stage for collegiate women, said Lock Haven’s Rachael Groft. Groft, who is currently ranked #5 at 112-pounds had quit wrestling two years ago and was convinced her post-high school wrestling career was finished due to lack of competitive opportunities. Groft was coaching a girls club team while working and attending community college near her hometown when she responded to an e-mail from Lock Haven’s Women’s Coach Terry Fike, who was spreading the word about the new Lady Eagles wrestling program. “Rachael mentioned that she attended Lock Haven University previously and had worked out with a member of the men’s team, but had no competitive opportunities,” said Fike. “I read between the lines in her e-mails, and I told her it sounded like she had some unfinished business to attend to, and apparently, she agreed.” Groft said she probably wouldn’t have returned to Lock Haven if not for the creation of the women’s team. “I would have probably completed my education at community college” she said. “Once I learned about the women’s program, I knew I’d also have an opportunity to compete.” The newly established Lady Eagle program follows in the steps of 2004 Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann, as well as nationally ranked and Olympic team contenders Jenny Wong, Erin Tomeo, and Jenna Pavlick, all of whom attended and trained at Lock Haven University in the past, without the benefit of a women’s program. Although this is a historical first year for the NCWA Women’s division, many of the programs and competitors are no stranger to an elite level of competition. Pacific University in Oregan has had their program established since 2001, and has produced some of the nations top ranked wrestlers including 2004 Olympic team member, Tela O’Donnell. Adding to the already elite level of United States women’s competition in this year’s championship will be two Canadian teams: Douglas College and Simon Fraser University. Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, established their women’s program in 1990 and is one of the oldest and most successful women’s programs in both the United States and Canada. Just last weekend, the team captured the Canadian University CIS National Championships held in Calgary. Among the Seven SFU National Championship team members set to compete at the NCWA National Championships are CIS National Champions Ashley McKilligan (105-lbs), Miranda Dick (121-lbs) Stacie Anaka (148 lbs) National Runner-ups Rita Pare (112 lbs) and Danette Torgeson (138 lbs) and third place place finisher Erin Church (158 lbs) Among the other colleges and universities set to attend this years championship event are: San Jose State (CA), Stony Brook University (NY), University of California-Santa Barbara, The University of Florida, and The University of Texas-Arlington. This year’s Championships are hosted by The University of Central Florida and will be held at The Lakeland Center’s George Jenkins Arena in Lakeland, Florida. The NCWA Men’s National Championship competition will begin at 10 am Thursday March 13 and the Women’s competition begins on Friday at 10 am. Both tournaments will run simultaneously together with both the men’s and women’s finals set for Saturday March 15th at 4 pm. Contact: Jim Giunta, Executive Director – National Collegiate Wrestling Association Phone: 214-378-8700 extension 107 Email: jim@ncwa.net Address: 13111 North Central Expressway, Fifth Floor, Dallas, Texas 75243 Web: www.ncwa.net Press Release written by: Tabitha Wilson, Women’s Director – National Collegiate Wrestling Association Phone: 412-309-0116 Email: Tabitha@wilsoncreativegroup.com Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/335-ncwa-womens-wrestling-division-making-an-impact Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/326-jamestown-college-womens-wrestling Jamestown College has announced the addition of a women’s varsity wresting program. The team will begin competing as a varsity sport for the 2008-09 season. Jamestown College, located in Jamestown, North Dakota is an independent four year college founded in 1883 by Presbyterian settlers. It is the only North Dakota college or university in 2008 to be names by US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” as a top tier Midwest region baccalaureate college. Jamestown College is proud to announce that, Cisco Cole, head men’s wrestling coach, will also become the head coach of the women’s team. “I am extremely excited about coaching the new women’s wrestling team here at Jamestown College”, said Cole. “Women’s wrestling is one of the world’s fastest growing women’s sports. There are over 6,000 high school girls that wrestle, so being able to offer them an opportunity to continue wrestling at the college level just makes sense.” Jamestown College is ideally located near the center of several US and Canadian colleges and universities that offer women’s wrestling. “We believe that our location provides an excellent opportunity for Jamestown College to host national and international competitions right here on our campus”, says Athletic Director, Lawrie Paulson. Jamestown College enjoys a strong reputation for providing quality academic programs. Adding a women’s wrestling program that allows stude nt athletes the opportunity to compete on a national and international level demonstrates the college’s commitment to providing quality opportunities for our students to excel in and outside the classroom. For more information about the Jamestown College women’s wrestling program, please contact Coach Cole by e-mail or phone at ccole@jc.edu, or 701-252-3467 ext. 2457. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/326-jamestown-college-womens-wrestling Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/324-we-care-jeffrey FloWrestling.org The most pressing and important issue in college wrestling is not whether Iowa can regain its glory and win their first team title under the new regime, whether the NCAA changes the qualifier system to give smaller conference wrestlers a chance, or how liberally stalling rules are enforced. The most pressing and important issue in college wrestling now, and maybe ever, is what is happening at the University of Oregon. Everybody reading this probably knows the facts, so I’ll just give a Cliff Notes version. The past two years, the Oregon State Beavers have won the College World Series, bringing a boatload of attention to the school. While baseball is hardly a member of the ruling elite in college sports (and nobody will ever join basketball and football in these ranks), the College World Series is the third most high profile event of the year, and there is a serious price tag attached. It is fair to assume that the University of Oregon saw the success of their archrival and wants a piece of the pie. Oregon has not only picked up baseball, but is trying to put together the best program money can buy. They have built a state of the art facility and hired George Horton, one of the best coaches in the country, away from Cal State Fullerton. In addition to baseball, they are also picking up Competitive Cheerleading. Now I’m a college baseball player, and love to see more programs added, but Oregon has not gone about this the right way. Because as a balance for adding these two sports, the wrestling program is being cut. For more information, go to www.saveoregonwrestling.com. While this decision certainly is troubling for the future of wrestling, there are plenty of people way more qualified than me to teach you how to help. And there are plenty of people that care. A petition to save the program has gathered well over 7,000 signatures and the Save Oregon Wrestling drive has netted upwards of 2.3 million dollars, putting it on its way to a goal of 6.5 million which would endow the program (although the Oregon athletic department has made it clear that the money raised makes no difference, probably the first time that has happened in the history of college athletics). Despite a bleak outlook, there are very determined people who have gained a louder and louder voice to protect yet another wrestling program from being cut. This all brings me to last week’s debacle. Before February 19th, I doubt anybody outside of Eugene had ever heard of the Daily Emerald. I’m positive that nobody on the planet had ever heard of Jeffrey Dransfeldt. But anybody who has been on any wrestling related website or message board in the past week, Oregon’s little student newspaper and their sports editor are names that draw visceral reactions. The headline to Dransfeldt’s weekly column reads “Wrestling is being cut, but do you (or I) really care?”. Suddenly these very dedicated people were very angry people. Now I have no place to dispute the subject matter Dransfeldt chose. If he feels passionate about why Oregon should drop their wrestling program, then by all means he should be allowed to write a column about it. Part of journalism is writing things that won’t be popular. It’s your job. He certainly took a lightning rod opinion, but if he could logically back it up and give me concrete evidence as to why it would be so beneficial for the school to drop wrestling, then I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree. That’s what freedom of the press is all about. But he didn’t do that. Dransfeldt’s column is disturbing at best. Because he didn’t back his opinion up with facts about how the wrestling program is a budget drain to the University, or how he’s in favor of scaling back of athletics as a whole, or the program is scandal ridden and deserves to go, or Title IX is so out of whack at Oregon that unpopular decisions need to be made, or the potential for an Oregon baseball team is just too good to pass up. While I wouldn’t agree with any of these reasons, at least they would offer some sort of substance. There are no facts to back his opinion up. Instead he “will be the first to say sayonara” to the wrestling program for three reasons. First, nobody cares. Second, he broke his wrist wrestling in gym class when he was in junior high. Third, he likes to play pick up basketball. Are. You. Kidding. Me? Of course, we need to take Dransfeldt’s observations at face value because “Many students on campus likely share my opinion. Ask nearly any student what they think about wrestling, and the reply will border on ambivalence” which is essentially a convenient way of saying, “Nobody is actually going to read this, and I want to make this point, but I don’t want to do any research.” He doesn’t look for attendance records (such as maybe the 4,000 people that showed up for the NWCA All Star Classic or the close to 2,000 people at the Oregon-Oregon State dual last week), and doesn’t even have a quote from someone in his apparent army full of wrestling-apathetic students. His support for the lack of attendance at Oregon’s instead rests on the fact that he has not attended a wrestling match in his three years at Oregon. As the sports editor for the school paper, isn’t that more a statement to your level of commitment instead of a reason that wrestling at Oregon is a failure. Plus based on the “attendance is the driving force beyond college sports” logic, shouldn’t Oregon also be dropping their cross country (who by the way are the defending national champions), lacrosse, golf, tennis, and track teams? After all, I’ve never seen a student section anywhere sold out for a golf match. Anybody can see from a mile away that is an misguided statement. Besides, if Oregon is anything like Lafayette (the school I attend), nobody reads the newspaper either, so that probably should fall by the wayside too. The meat of Dransfeldt’s article comes from his tear jerking tale of woe from junior high, where the while wrestling the over aggressive Chad Stevens, Dransfeldt landed awkwardly on his wrist after he stopped trying and was thrown to the mat. The injury left Dransfeldt sprawled out in pain that was “instant and excruciating”, required his parents to take him to the hospital where he was X-rayed and fitted for a cast, and most importantly, kept him on the sidelines for much of his community league basketball season. He finishes by saying “The sport of basketball—the game I love—had been taken away instantly by the sport I hated.” I’m not making this up; this is the majority of the article. Fill in jokes as you see fit. Finally, he complains that the wrestling team’s “move” from the Casanova Center to one of the recreational basketball courts for practice has cut into prime pick-up basketball. He then explicitly states that he equates wrestling’s importance with that of pick up basketball, and he can’t wait for the season to be over so there are more courts to play on. My major concern here is that he’s directing his anger at the wrong place. Shouldn’t he be more upset with the athletic department that kicked wrestling out of its facility and moved it to the Rec Center? If Dransfeldt is looking for a noble editorial to write that sticks up for pick up basketball, there’s the subject he should be attacking. He finishes by saying that the reopening of these pick up courts settles his score with wrestling by giving him more opportunities to play basketball, since wrestling took those opportunities from him years ago. There you have it; that is why Oregon Wrestling being dropped is a blessing. This is the gist of Dransfeldt’s article. It is no more than a page long. I’ve only seen the online version, but in print it is probably just a sidebar on the front of the sports page next to a basketball article. When the paper hit campus, I’m sure only a handful of people read the article in print. Most of them were probably Dransfeldt’s friends (as somebody who dabbles in writing, that is usually your whole audience, and you need to beg them to read it). He probably thought this column would be published one day and forgotten the next. As Lee Corso would say, not so fast my friend. The mistake is right in the headline. “Do you really care?” The answer has been a resounding yes. On the Daily Emerald’s website, the second most commented article has 15 comments. Dransfeldt’s article has an astonishing 664 response comment, most of them incredibly negative. Looks like he underestimated the outcry from the fans. By lunchtime on the 19th, the link to this article was on every wrestling website in the country. And suddenly, everybody with even a passing interest in college wrestling had read the article. Nobody was happy. Enjoy it Jeffrey, it probably will be the most read piece of your career. It also will be the most full your inbox has ever been. The rallying cry has been to flood him with e-mails expressing the disapproval of the wrestling community. The paper’s editor has also received her fair share of mail. He clearly opened a can of worms he never anticipated. The backlash has good and bad qualities. It is a testament to the strength and solidarity of the wrestling community that so many people have picked up on this story and responded to it (I’m patting myself on the back for sending him an e-mail). The article even appeared on the Lehigh Valley wrestling site, which is over 3,000 miles away from Eugene. The internet is one of wrestling’s biggest allies, and it came through here. Without a few outraged wrestling fans posting the link everywhere, this story could have fallen by the wayside rather than become a rallying cry for Save Oregon Wrestling. Instead, plenty of people have publicly voiced their disapproval. Some of the comments left on the Emerald’s site have been intelligent, eloquent, and appropriate. The response piece three days later by Jeremy McLaughlin is particularly well done. As a member of the Oregon wrestling team, if anybody has a legitimate gripe it’s him, but he takes the higher ground. I commend him for that; he is clearly a class act. Other responses have given the wrestling community somewhat of a black eye. Personal attacks, insults, and threats undermine the popular support that such a negative article has created for wrestling. I urge anybody who thinks they should respond to Dransfeldt in this way to take a step back and think for a second. While it might make you feel better, it doesn’t do anything to actually help the cause. It also reinforces stereotypes of the wrestling community as barbaric, and as a sport with plenty of negative stereotypes, we shouldn’t fan those flames. But by all means, our sport should stand up for itself. If anybody hasn’t yet responded to this article, please do so. Will all this kicking and screaming ultimately change Dransfeldt’s mind or save the program? Probably not. But what it does is say that wrestling is not going to take this sitting down. I’m glad that both the Daily Emerald and Jeffrey Dransfeldt are being held accountable for this irresponsible piece of journalism. It is offensive not only to the wrestling community, but to any college athlete, who can assume that not only could their sport be a flippant decision away from the chopping block, but that their own peers will not stick up for them. This is where Dransfeldt has failed his fellow students as a member of their paper. I hope the newly instated competitive cheerleading team practices on Dransfeldt’s precious basketball courts next year. In a small way, it will make up for the lost sport Dransfeldt’s school took away. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/324-we-care-jeffrey Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/315-anybody-versus-anybody FloWrestling.org There is probably nothing more important in wrestling than body weight. It’s the most recognizable aspect of the sport and the foremost concern of almost every athlete and coach. Where wrestlers weight in depends on a complex matrix of factors including strength, quickness, body composition, hydration, and about a million other things. After all, the divisions of the sport are set up entirely on body weight. It’s an important thing to consider. It also changes the way we look at match ups. If anybody watched the surreal interview with Ryan Lang this past week, his comments about maybe moving up to 157 or 165 are laughed off as ridiculous claims, and the funniest jokes he tells in the interview. He’s a talented wrestler, but can you even imagine him going up against Eric Tannenbaum? He’s simply not big enough. We all realize that little guys wrestling big guys is inherently unfair. It’s why weight class exists in the first place. This is a circuitous introduction brings me to one of my favorite hypothetical questions: what if weight class did not matter? What match ups would I really want to see? In real life, our favorite match ups are limited to weight class. We want to see guys wrestle who actually have a shot at wrestling each other. There also are discussions about who are “pound for pound” the best wrestlers in the country. This is kind of like that. If weight class completely did not matter and there was a completely even playing field in terms of relative size, who would you really want to see wrestle? Here is the basic rule: size doesn’t matter. You can find and match up two guys from any of the ten weight classes in college wrestling. Assume the match up exists with both of the wrestlers weighing exactly the same. Qualities do carry over though. If a wrestler is big and strong at 125, he’ll still be big and strong if he’s wrestling a 184 pounder (Mike Sees for example, would be huge no matter where you put him). Essentially you’re taking his body type and moving it to whatever weight class suits your individual match up, not worrying about weight advantages. Skill sets also remain the same. If a wrestler is dominant on top at 141, he’s still great from that position if you want to see him wrestle at 174 (Mark Perry could ride as well at heavyweight as he can at 165). It takes a little imagination, and certainly is far from perfect, but somebody trying to avoid doing work for class tomorrow on a rainy Monday afternoon (read: me), it poses some interesting questions. Here are a ten inter-weight class match ups I would love to see. Coleman Scott (Oklahoma State) vs. Mike Poeta (Illinois): Freight train double versus freight train double. I feel like Scott’s length would give Poeta fits, plus he’s deceptively strong for how lanky he is. I could see Poeta struggling to get out from bottom. But the real meat of the match would be in neutral. Both wrestlers are aggressive, explosive, and diverse from their feet. If they really get after it, as both wrestlers usually do, it could be an offensive clinic from both wrestlers. This is probably the most exciting match up I can think of. Jayson Ness (Minnesota) vs. Mark Perry (Iowa): Who is better on top? Perry has used turns to spark both of his finals appearance, including one of the more memorable (and controversial to Cowboy fans) tilts in recent memory to knock off Johny Hendricks. And we’re all aware of Jayson Ness’s lethal half series, which has him tied for the national lead in falls. Perry has a little more funk from neutral, and I see him winning the takedown battle. He also has the capability to score in buckets from top. But Ness is strong as a bull, and Perry has a reputation for struggling on bottom, and I’d have to imagine Ness could sink a half or two and make this one very interesting. Could he make Perry yet another one of his many victims? This would be the best mat wrestling we’d see all year. Brent Metcalf (Iowa) vs. Colt Sponsellor (Ohio State): The all gas tank match up. While I think that Metcalf would have a serious advantage in this one based on skill set, the pace alone would make this worth the price of admission. It would be an absolutely blistering seven minutes. Ryan Lang (Northwestern) vs. J.D. Bergman (Ohio State): Fireworks much? The one downside to this match is that it could be over in the first 30 seconds. At some point, there will be a highlight reel throw. At some point, something crazy will happen. Both guys are athletic and wide open. Just don’t blink, the match might be over. Lou Ruggirello (Hofstra) vs. Gregor Gillespie (Edinboro): Dream match up for fans from New York. In case you haven’t noticed, there are few things I appreciate more than good mat wrestling, and that certainly would be the case here. I also recognize that good mat wrestling isn’t necessarily exciting wrestling, but these guys are about as active as you get. I’ve seen Gillespie put up 17 points in a period. The kid has more tilts than tattoos. But Ruggirello’s arm bars could be just as troublesome. Ruggirello’s problem would be getting to top, as Gillespie is more well rounded from his feet. Dustin Schlatter (Minnesota) vs. Jake Varner (Iowa State): What would the over under on this match be in Vegas? Two and a half? Darrion Caldwell (North Carolina State) vs. Max Askren (Missouri): Can you even imagine some of the scrambles that would take place in this one? Both guys can hit pinning combinations from anywhere, both guys have gumby-like flexibility, and both guys are comfortable in every position imaginable. While I think Caldwell is a tad stronger, Askren’s funk negates the strength advantage. This is another one that could be over in a hurry either way. Keith Gavin (Pitt) vs. John Glenn (American): A match up of the two quietest stars in college wrestling. Competing outside of the power conferences really keeps them out of the limelight after the major tournament season is over, as there really aren’t a whole lot of major match ups on either wrestler’s schedule. Once again, this is a match up of guys who will go after each other. Gavin wrestles absolutely fearless, and Glenn benefits from a score, score, score mentality. I don’t see either of these guys pulling punches against each other. Paul Donahoe (Nebraska) vs. Josh Churella (Michigan): The appeal of this match up is simple, warrior versus warrior. It would be especially appealing if they held this in March, when both wrestlers have a propensity for stepping their games up. I see Churella being able to push Donahoe around a little bit, but it would be a tight, low scoring affair that would need some late bout heroics, which both guys are apt to do. Plus it’s a battle between two of Michigan’s favorite sons. Phil Davis (Penn State) vs. Raymond Jordan (Missouri): Talk about athletes. Davis and Jordan are two of the countries most dangerous wrestlers. I’d go as far as to say that Davis is the strongest wrestler in America, and Jordan is in the conversation for the quickest. The clash of styles would be phenomenal. Explosive is possibly the highest complement a wrestler can be given, and these two are as explosive as anybody in the country. The great thing about these match ups is that they are completely up for debate. You may think I’m crazy on any one of these. And there are still hundreds more matches that could be brought up. If anybody has any other’s they’d like to think up and debate, feel free to post below. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/315-anybody-versus-anybody Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/306-waking-rob-rohn-in-nazareth Ian McCutcheon FloWrestling.org The most fun day of wrestling every year is the District 11 Duals Tournament in eastern Pennsylvania. As a recent Easton grad, I’ll be the first to admit my bias, but for wrestling fans, it’s worth making the pilgrimage at least once. For as many years as I’ve attended, there has been one “Oh my word did that just happen” moment at the tournament. Whether it be unknown Spencer Beck cement mixing Joe Caramanica to his back (which Northampton fans still insist was a fall), Brad Gentzle’s decision over 3 time state place winner John Paukovitz (who teched Gentzle the week earlier), the “biting” incident during Easton-Northampton two years ago, or Sean Richmond’s Peterson roll on Billy Haydt during ride-out that led to Easton turning the tables on Northampton after losing in the regular season for the second year in a row. The tournament never fails to deliver excitement. While I think that finals have been somewhat compromised since now both teams make the State Duals Tournament rather than just the champion, semi-finals are now the hot ticket. This year’s semi delivered a moment that will forever live in District 11 lore. The Easton-Nazareth semi-final bout was 26-19 in favor of Nazareth with just 125 and 130 left to wrestle. Easton had Jordan Oliver looming at 130, so most likely whoever won 25 was going to win the dual. Clearly, this had the makings for a hero. Easton trotted out Mark Hartenstine, a sophomore who won Reno this year, who has developed into one of Easton’s most dependable wrestlers, and a future star in District 11. Nazareth countered with Ryan Krecker, one of a number of supremely talented freshmen in their lineup. He’s the kind of kid I see winning a state title in the future, but right now, Hartenstine probably was a consensus favorite. Since all everybody here in the Lehigh Valley can talk about is the last ten seconds, I’ll fast forward. Hartenstine has what seems to be a commanding 3-0 on the strength of an ankle pick and an escape. Knowing Hartenstine’s reputation as a fantastic rider with an above average tilt series, Krecker chose neutral for the third. In those final ten seconds, Hartenstine was inexplicably pushing the action. He sees an opening, and takes a shot, which Krecker counters with a front headlock. Uh-oh. Before the Easton contingent could say “Rob Rohn”, Krecker hit a cement mixer for two and two, and pulled off a stunning 4-3 victory. The gym in Bethlehem went ballistic, Nazareth forfeited to Oliver at 130, and walked away with a 29-25 victory and a ticket to Hershey. The win snaps an Easton streak of seven consecutive years in state finals, with four titles. Now I realize this is a national website, so I need to make a point that reaches a wider audience then the people I try to encourage to read this on a local message board. While there was some controversy surrounding Krecker’s headlock, the overwhelming majority seems to say, “What was Hartenstine doing, he never should have been in that position with 10 seconds left, up three point, and no stall warnings. Why is he shooting? Why is he even still wrestling?” How quickly people have jumped on him has been something I’ve mulled over all week. Certainly as a coach, one of the major points you try to pass on to your wrestlers is know the situation. Bout score, team score, time, and stall warnings are all a major part of this awareness. But the problem I have is with the contention that Hartenstine should have just stopped wrestling. I guess it’s the equivalent of taking a knee in a football game or breaking into the four corners offense in basketball, but I feel like there is something to admire about him continuing to shoot through the end of the match. The result certainly isn’t what you want, Easton sitting at home this weekend proves this, but it’s a mistake you can learn from. Which brings me to Mike Tamillow’s blog this week. The Cliff Notes version is short. Make a decision. The best piece of advice my dad has ever given me is “if you’re going to make a mistake, make it at 100 miles an hour.” The worst thing you can do in sports is be indecisive. As a college baseball player, nothing sets our head coach off more than a check swing. Either commit to the swing or don’t. If you make a decision, it can be coached. It may not be the right decision, but we can talk about it and see why it wasn’t the right decision. If you’re indecisive, there’s nothing to go on. It’s a completely wasted effort. I hear it on almost a daily basis in practice, but not until I read Tamillow’s blog this afternoon did I really think to apply it across the board. And it’s exactly the point I was searching to think of in how I felt about the last ten seconds of the Hartenstine-Krecker match. Mark Hartenstine made a decision in the final seconds that he was going to push the action and keep shooting. Was it the right one? Probably not. But he didn’t sit back on his heels and get doubled to his back, he made an aggressive mistake. There’s no shame in that. It just so happens that Ryan Krecker made a better decision. Whether he had a wrist or his own elbow in the headlock, he was going to hit the move as hard as he could and see what happens. Because he made a very good, split second decision, Nazareth is in the State Duals Tournament this weekend, where if they can beat a very good Central Dauphin team, will most likely get another shot at Northampton in a rematch of District Finals. Easton will be watching on TV for second time this millennium. But don’t think for a second that both wrestlers and teams won’t be better because of the last ten seconds of that match. Two athletes gave great efforts and one of the most amazing finishes I’ve ever seen. Their efforts are everything that’s right about high school wrestling. Everybody in Pennsylvania, enjoy State Duals this weekend, we’ve got it good in the Keystone State, so make sure you take advantage. I’m sure another classic moment will happen sometime this weekend. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/306-waking-rob-rohn-in-nazareth Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/297-eagles-break-historic-win-record ITHACA, N.Y. — The Eastern Michigan University wrestling team made the most of their trip to the Empire State, posting a perfect 3-0 record on the day. The Eagles defeated Binghamton, 31-6, Mercyhurst, 29-9, and Ithaca, 29-12, here Saturday afternoon at Benlight Gymnasium inside the Hill Center. With the win against Mercyhurst, the 2007-08 Eagles set the all-time single-season win record at 13, surpassing the 1974-75 squad. For the year, EMU moves to 14-5 (2-1, MAC), with five dual matches remaining, including two Mid-American Conference matches. Seniors Cory Mancuso (Brockway, Pa.-Brockway) and Charlie Pienaar (Trafford, Pa.-Trafford), redshirt sophomores No. 16 ranked Sean Clair (Turtlecreek, Pa.-Plum), Zach Donofrio (Monroe, Mich.-Dundee) and David Wade (Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek) all posted perfect records, helping lead the Green and White on the day. In the first match of the day the Eagles easily defeated the Binghamton Bearcats, 31-6, giving them their 12th win of the season and tying the 1974-75 squad. EMU jumped out to a 10-3 lead behind a 13-4 major decision from freshman Andrew Novak (New Boston, Mich.-Huron) in the 125-pound match and decisions from Donofrio and Clair, winning the 133-pound and 141-pound matches respectively. Heading into the third period of the 157-pound contest, Mancuso trailed Nate Patterson 2-0 late in the third period. Mancuso reversed and pinned Patterson with 1:13 remaining in the match, spawning an EMU surge, winning four of the final five matches. Also, posting wins against the Bearcats was Justin Brandel (Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley) 5-0 in the 165-pound class, Charlie Pienaar, 14-7 in the 184-pound class, John McClure (Holland, Mich.-West Ottawa), a 4-0 winner at 197-pounds, and Wade, a winner by pin fall in the first period of the heavyweight match. Against Mercyhurst, the No. 12 ranked team in the latest Intermat/NWCA Division II rankings, the Eagles took seven of 10 matches from the Lakers. Novak, Clair, Donofrio, Mancuso, Derek Foore (Wadsworth, Ohio-Wadsworth), Charlie Pienaar and Wade all posted winning decisions in the 29-9 victory over Mercyhurst. With their second win of the day, the Eagles won their 13th match of the year, a new single-season record. “It feels good to know that we’re in the record books and that these guys and the coaching staff will always be known as the team that broke that record,” said second-year head coach Derek DelPorto. In the final match of the day, against Ithaca College, ranked No. 21 in the latest Brute/Adidas Division III national rankings, the Eagles faced an uphill battle after falling behind 12-3 four matches in. EMU relied on senior leadership to get back into the match, starting with a technical fall from Mancuso in the 157-pound match. Taking a 4-1 lead into the second period, Mancuso turned the heat up, registering multiple near-falls and widening his margin to 10-1. Two takedowns and a point for riding time were added late in the third, giving him the 17-2 victory, closing the gap to 12-8 in favor the Bombers. Brandel continued the comeback with a 12-5 decision in the 165-pound match that featured six takedowns, including three in the second period alone. Brandel’s decision knotted the score at 12-12, with four matches remaining. The ensuing two matches swung the momentum in favor of the Eagles. Foore and Charlie Pienaar recorded first-period pins, bringing the score to 24-12 in favor of the Green and White. “I was real proud of the effort that our team showed today,” said assistant coach David Bolyard. “We had a few calls not go our way, but we still figured out how to fight through it, and found a way to win.” McClure would tack on a 13-3 major decision in the 197-pound match before Wade earned a 5-0 decision in the heavyweight, his third shutout decision on the day. “Hats off to David Wade’s performance today, not one point scored against him, a testament to what he can do when he gains confidence,” said DelPorto. ”We had a solid day and persevered against Ithaca when the momentum was in their favor,” stated Mancuso. “It feels good setting the record today, but our winning this season isn’t done, we still have five matches until the conference championship and our goal is to win each one of those matches.” The Eagles return to action for the final home matches of the season, Saturday, Feb. 9. EMU will host Clarion, Gardner-Webb and MAC rival Northern Illinois in Bowen Field House. First match is set for a noon start, with action continuing throughout the afternoon. Eastern Michigan 31 Binghamton 6 125 lbs. – Andrew Novak (EMU) maj. dec. Tyler Mamlberg (BU) 13-4 133 lbs. – No. 16 Sean Clair (EMU) dec. Mike Kleemna (BU) 5-1 141 lbs. – Zach Donofrio (EMU) dec. Anwar Goeres (BU) 8-4 149 lbs. – No. 15 Kyle Fried (BU) dec. David Pienaar (EMU) 5-2 157 lbs. – Cory Mancuso (EMU) fall Nate Patterson 5:47 165 lbs. – Justin Brandel (EMU) dec. Brett Nelson (BU) 5-0 174 lbs. – No. 17 Josh Patterson (BU) dec. Derek Foore (EMU) 10-4 184 lbs. – Charlie Pienaar (EMU) dec. Matt Beretta (BU) 14-7 197 lbs. – John McClure (EMU) dec. Corey Waite (BU) 4-0 285 lbs. – David Wade (EMU) fall Daniel Bittner (BU) 1:03 Eastern Michigan 29 No. 12 Mercyhurst 9 125 lbs. – Andrew Novak (EMU) fall Payne Lint (MC) 6:13 133 lbs. – No. 16 Sean Clair (EMU) tech. fall Lance Pitcel (MC) 17-0 141 lbs. – Zach Donofrio (EMU) dec. Braxdon Scaletta (MC) 6-2 149 lbs. – No. 3 Brian Pogel (MC) dec. Drew Lesko (EMU) 8-4 157 lbs. – Cory Mancuso (EMU) dec. Andy Lamancusa (MC) 8-1 165 lbs. – Hudson Harrison (MC) dec. Justin Brandel (EMU) 6-1 174 lbs. – Derek Foore (EMU) dec. Jeremiah Hill (MC) 5-0 184 lbs. – Charlie Pienaar (EMU) forfeit 197 lbs. – Trevor Gallo (MC) dec. John McClure (EMU) 5-4 285 lbs. – David Wade (EMU) dec. Kenny Bluska (MC) 2-0 Eastern Michigan 31 vs. No. 21 Ithaca College 12 125 lbs. – John Gregory (IC) dec. Andrew Novak (EMU) 4-3 133 lbs. – Chad Winowich (IC) dec. 9-2 Vince Licari (EMU) 9-2 141 lbs. – Zach Donofrio (EMU) dec. Will Horwath (IC) 9-5 149 lbs. – Blaine Woszczak (IC) fall David Pienaar (EMU) 1:52 157 lbs. – Cory Mancuso (EMU) tech. fall John Paxos (IC) 17-2 165 lbs. – Justin Brandel (EMU) dec. John Dale (IC) 12-5 174 lbs. – Derek Foore (EMU) fall David Priest (IC) 2:52 184 lbs. – Charlie Pienaar (EMU) fall Brandon Stark (IC) 2:56 197 lbs. – John McClure (EMU) maj. dec. David Sbriscia (IC) 13-3 285 lbs. – David Wade (EMU) dec. Joe Goetz (IC) 5-0 Copyright © 2007 Eastern Michigan University Intercollegiate Athletics Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/297-eagles-break-historic-win-record Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/290-assessing-the-season-at-the-halfway-point FloWrestling.org We’re a little past the halfway point in what has been a turbulent college wrestling season. No team has really been able to establish dominance as even the top ranked Iowa Hawkeyes have a blemish on their record. Individually, few weight classes have true favorites that have separated themselves from the pack. This couldn’t be any better for college wrestling. Although team strength is still concentrated in the hands of the few, a kid from pretty much any wrestling program in the country could win a national title. The fact that there are so many talented wrestlers spread out all over the NCAA is a sign of the overall health of wrestling. The ever expanding popularity of high school wrestling, especially in non traditional areas is being felt in college. There are top five wrestlers from Cal-Poly, Michigan State, Harvard, American, and Navy. Parity is a good thing and needs to be embraced by college wrestling aficionados for two reasons. First, it’s a sign that the sport is growing. Second, it’s here to stay. Here’s my quick assessment of each weight class so far, and what you can expect to see down the road. 125 The contenders: There seems to be three names kicked around as serious threats to win in March in this top heavy weight class. Possibly the most impressive season thus far in all of college wrestling belongs to Jayson Ness of Minnesota, who has 16 pins under his belt already. He’s a classic power-125, big for the weight class, dominant half series from top, clamps down once he smells blood. His polar opposite is Angel Escobedo, who is as little and slick as Ness is big and powerful. Both are undefeated, but since Indiana and Minnesota do not wrestle this year, we’ll have to wait for Big Tens for the top seed at 125 to emerge. But lurking in the back is Paul Donahue, the defending champion from Nebraska. Donahue certainly hasn’t blown the competition away, but he’s a gamer and don’t think we won’t hear plenty from him in March. What about: Charlie Falck? Apparently the Iowa hype machine has missed a wrestler. Falck has quietly put together a national championship caliber season. But for some reason, Ness, Escobedo, and Donahue are the only names that come up in the national championship picture, which is probably exactly how Falck would like it. Don’t be surprised to see him in finals. Dark horse AA: Steve Mytych of Drexel has crept up to 11th in the rankings without many people taking notice. Mytych is a seasoned wrestler who is incredibly strong. Drexel had Ryan Hluschak come out of nowhere last year to All American at 157, and fellow Lehigh Valley alum Mytych could follow that trend. The Pick: Escobedo is a pleasure to watch, and continues Indiana’s (okay, Joe Dubuque’s) recent dominance of 125. 133 The contenders: This is a weight class where a clear favorite has emerged. Oklahoma State’s Coleman Scott has been a man on fire since an early season loss to Lou Ruggirello. It looks like everybody here is chasing Scott, who has the skills on his feet that it takes to run through March. The sentimental favorite here is Minnesota’s Mack Reiter who overcame a brutal ACL injury last year. He’s an all attack, all the time wrestler, which is what college wrestling needs. The other two potential finalists I see are Joey Slaton, the first of many Hokieyes who have made a serious difference for Tom Brand’s squad this year, and Franklin Gomez, who seems to have some fire in his belly after being left at home for last year’s NCAA Tournament. What about: Mike Grey you ask? After seeing Scott take it to him in Vegas finals (which I realize won’t be used at the seeding meeting) I have to think that Grey is a year away from really contending for a title, despite his #3 ranking. Dark horse: Could Kenny Jordan sneak into finals? Nebraska is going to need a big effort from someone to try and overtake Iowa and Oklahoma State and Jordan is talented enough to make this run. Working out with Paul Donahue every day helps, and Donahue can share a thing or two about peaking in March. The pick: I’ve seen him wrestle since he was a sophomore in high school, and despite rooting hard against him all three years at Pennsylvania States, I think and hope that Coleman Scott wins it all this year. 141 The contenders: Who knows what to think here? One through ten in the rankings could win a national title. The highest returning placer is Charles Griffin from Hofstra. His rivalry with Okie State’s Nathan Morgan is probably the best subplot in this weight class. Kellen Russell is the best true freshman in the country, but I’m hesitant to pick him to win it all. After all, it’s a big stage for a freshman. Chad Mendes is the only undefeated wrestler left, and is the best wrestler that nobody has really seen compete. If you get a chance, find his match with Manny Rivera. I also could see Jake Strayer, J Jaggers, or Dan LeClere making a serious run here. Most wide open weight this season. What about: With so much parity, there really isn’t anyone overlooked this year. Dark horse: Matt Kyler from Army. You’ll be hard pressed to find a tougher kid in any weight class in the country. And you have to imagine that once he starts making a run, the whole crowd in St. Louis will get behind the kid from West Point. But don’t let his non-power school fool you, Kyler can really wrestle. I have a hunch he’ll find his way onto the podium. The pick: Your guess is as good as mine. Twist my arm and I’ll pick Griffin, giving the 2004 Pennsylvania 125 pound weight class two national champions (he lost in finals to Coleman Scott). Don’t be surprised to see J Jaggers in finals either. He’s got boatloads of talent, and just might be healthy enough to put it together. 149 The contenders: No weight class receives more attention. Brent Metcalf-Dustin Schlatter is what everybody wants to see in finals. I’ll devote an entire column to the clash of titans next week, so I’ll skip ranting about the match up this week. Although there is an abundance of worthy wrestlers here (Caldwell, Jenkins, Burroughs, Churella, Lang, O’Connor, Palmer) I think fate will pit Metcalf and Schlatter in finals. Although Ryan Lang has the best chance to disrupt that. What about: J.P. O’Connor? He has very quietly ascended to third in the rankings. Harvard being in the EIWA certainly has something to do with that, but make no mistake about it, he’s for real. Along with Lang, I like his chances the best to upset one of the big two. He matches up particularly well against Schlatter. Dark horse: Speaking of the EIWA, Harvard isn’t the only team with a supremely talented 149 pounder. Cesear Grajales has burst onto the scene as a sophomore at Penn. Although I think 149 is way too deep for an outsider to crack the podium, I like Grajales to win enough matches to turn some heads and build momentum for next year. The pick: At this point in the year, nobody looks as good as Brent Metcalf. But to me, he looks like a Zack Esposito style match up for Schlatter. Dustin could neutralize him. One thing I will predict, is that they will split Big Tens and Nationals. One won’t go undefeated against the other. 157 The contenders: Much like 125, this looks to me like a three horse race. Unlike 125, I see Illinois’ Mike Poeta as being Secretariat in this horse race. Poeta has been incredible this season. He won a thriller early in the year over Edinboro’s Gregor Gillespie and seems to have figured out Wisconsin’s Craig Henning. I’d even go as far to say that Poeta is better on his feet than anybody in America. But nobody can score from top like Gillespie, who, not for anything, is a defending NCAA champion. He’s not going to give away that distinction too easily. Henning also is a seasoned veteran with finals experience. What about: Jordan Leen? I tend to forget he’s even up at 157. He was the chic pick last year to unseat Schlatter at 149, but has fallen off of everybody’s radar this year. He’s good enough to own a win over Gregor Gillespie, and all that talent didn’t disappear over the course of the year. Dark horse: Just like 133, this is a weight where Cornhusker could make waves. This is another weight that Nebraska needs to score major team points in if they want to make a serious run at a National Title. Don’t be surprised if Chris Oliver sneaks onto the podium here to fuel the upset hopes. The pick: Poeta in what might be the most entertaining final of the tournament. Every one of the big guns here is explosive and loves to score. Make sure you tune in for this one. 165 The contenders: Mark Perry, Eric Tannenbaum, and the young bucks. Despite a few hiccups, Perry has a fantastic shot at repeating. He owns wins over almost all of the top guys, most in convincing fashion. The lone exception is a troubling loss to Oklahoma State’s Jake Dieffenbach, which is a chink in Perry’s armor. Michigan’s Tannenbaum has been knocking on the door for years now and looks primed to make his first finals appearance. Beyond that, it’s a young weight class. Mack Lewnes, Jon Reader, Nick Marable, and Colt Sponsellor all have had flashes of brilliance, and could unseat either of the old guys. What about: Matt Coughlin from Indiana? He knocked off Matt Storniolo last year on his way to a 7th place finish at NCAA’s. Granted that was two weight classes down, but Coughlin is still a force to be reckoned with, despite being off everybody’s radar screen. Dark horse: Edinboro’s Jarrod King is the type of wrestler that always manages to surprise people at the tournament. He’s a senior with plenty of experience and savvy. The transfer closer to home seems to have suited him well. He knows how to wrestle, especially in close, grind it out tournament matches. He’ll factor in one way or another. The pick: Until proven otherwise, Mark Perry is the champ. Especially with the Iowa mindset that seems to have taken over that entire team, he’s not going to give up that distinction very easily. 174 The contenders: After being somewhat of a surprise finalist last year, Pitt’s Keith Gavin has absolutely rolled through the field so far at 174. It’s tough to envision anybody beating him this year, unless Ben Askren is granted an emergency fifth year. Michigan’s Steve Luke may be able to slow the match down enough to make it a one takedown affair, Oklahoma State’s Brandon Mason has some serious firepower, Hofstra’s Alton Lucas seems to have finally figured out how good he really is, and Iowa’s Jay Borschel has burst onto the scene, but Gavin is the clear cut favorite. What about: Brandon Sinnott? The whole Central Michigan crew doesn’t get a ton of respect. They may be the most balanced team in the country, and Sinnott has put together a fantastic year. Much like his team, he deserves much more hype than he actually gets. Dark horse: Mike Letts has the chance to be Maryland’s first All American in a long time. Fantastic on his feet and strong as an ox, Letts is a nightmare quarterfinal match up for one of the highly seeded wrestlers in this bracket. The pick: It’s not creative or daring, but Keith Gavin is going to win this weight class. 184 The contenders: Much like 174, the whole pack seems to be chasing one wrestler. Jake Varner has improved by leaps and bounds since last year, which is saying a lot since he was the runner up as a freshman. Pound for pound, nobody in the country is stronger, and the workouts with Cael seem to be paying off. He already has defeated defending champion Jake Herbert, rival Roger Kish on multiple occasions, and everybody else who has stepped on the mat with him. A lot of people complain that Varner stalls, but that is just because nobody can move him. Tyrell Todd and Mike Pucillio may give him a run for his money, but that will take a Herculean effort. What about: Raymond Jordan? Last year I would have said he’s a year away. He beat Varner in Big 12 Finals, but Varner is a different wrestler now. But Jordan is as slick as they come for 184 and may be able to catch lightning in a bottle at NCAA’s. Dark horse: Part of the nice thing about being a freshman is that nobody takes you seriously. That is especially true when competing at Boise State and completely out of the national spotlight. But make no mistake, Kirk Smith can wrestle. Boise State is quietly building itself in a contender. Ben Cherrington’s national title helped set the wheels in motion. Kirk Smith making a run to a high finish will only help that. The pick: Not exactly going out on a limb here, but my money is on Varner. 197 The contenders: Just like 149, the final seems almost predetermined. Josh Glenn is the defending national champion. He defeated Mike Tamillow in a classic at Midlands in his only real test of the year. He has cruised to an undefeated record, which puts him on a collision course with fellow unbeaten Phil Davis from Penn State. Davis has destroyed anything that has come in his path, with bonus points in almost every win. Davis is a freak athlete who is dangerous from every position imaginable. Although 197 is one of the deepest classes this year, these two have risen above the pack. What about: Hudson Taylor? He was a win away from being an All American last year. No big man can ride like Maryland’s Taylor, who is among the national leaders in pins. He also can grind matches out on his feet. He’s ranked highly, but competing in the ACC keeps his publicity down. Dark horse: Patrick Bond from Illinois had one of the most illustrious prep careers in recent memory. It seems like he’s been around forever, yet he’s only a sophomore. Bond is incredibly long and tough to score on, which is a combination that works in the tournament, where every match is a nail biter. My only question is whether he can generate enough offense. The pick: Maybe it’s because I’ve seen more of him, but there is no way I see anybody beating Phil Davis, not even Josh Glenn. Whoever wins this final will walk away with the Hodge Trophy as well. 285 The contenders: There is a fantastic clash of styles between the two top dogs at heavyweight. Northwestern’s Dustin Fox is the classic big bruising heavyweight. He’s a huge man, and so far has beaten up on everybody. Ohio State’s J.D. Bergman is a much smaller, more athletic heavyweight. I said at the beginning of the year that I thought bumping up from 197 was a great move, and Bergman has proved me right. He lost once to Fox already, but they will meet plenty more this season, hopefully including finals. What about: Jared Rosholt? He’s a bigger version of his brother, which very well might include a tremendous ability to produce in March. Although I don’t see him winning three titles, he has to be in the conversation to make a finals appearance this season. Dark horse: Mike Spaid of Bloomsburg is a big heavyweight who likes to hit home runs. Spaid is a pinner, which makes him a nightmare match up at NCAA’s. No matter how far down he is, he’s always in the match. He’ll finish higher than everybody thinks. The pick: I love the Tommy Rowlands, Kerry McCoy style heavyweight. J.D. Bergman fits that mold perfectly. I would love to see him knock off Fox and bring back the athletic heavyweight. Team Race: Unless Nebraska or Oklahoma State gets some incredible performances from unheralded wrestlers, the title will end up in Iowa. Tom Brands will get his first of many National Coach of the Year honors. He’s done a fabulous job with this team, who look like vintage, Gable-era Hawkeyes. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/290-assessing-the-season-at-the-halfway-point Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/289-jim-mclean PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers University is mourning the loss of former RU wrestler Jim McLean, who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 20, after a snowboarding accident in Breckenridge, Colo. McLean was a four-year letterwinner and a team captain at Rutgers from 1994-98. He ranks tied for 14th place on Rutgers' all-time career wins list with 87. McLean received the RU wrestling scholar-athlete award in 1995-96 and the Wilfred-Cann Award for the most inspirational athlete in 1995. Former Rutgers wrestling coach John Sacchi remembers McLean as "the kind of kid that you'd say, 'That's how I want my son to grow up.' He was a wonderful person, everybody liked him." McLean was working at the University of Kansas Hospital as an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. Although he had only been there for eight months he was asked to head up an expansion of the hospital's spine program. He is survived by his parents, Jim and Jackie McLean, and his brother Justin McLean. Wakes will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at the Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home in Basking Ridge, N.J. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at St. James Church, 184 S. Finley Ave., Basking Ridge, N.J. For more information or stories about Jim: Jim McLean Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/289-jim-mclean Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/276-5-counties 5 counties tournament is one of the nations toughest tournaments and is the toughest tournament in the state of California. California is the nations largest wrestling state and the top teams from California flock to this tournament as a predecessor to the epic state tournament of California. Flowrestling is excited to be covering the tournament in depth. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/276-5-counties Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/271-dr-death-returns-to-norman Former two-sport star at OU and professional wrestler returns to roots NORMAN, Okla. – Former University of Oklahoma All-American and professional wrestling sensation Steve Williams, most famously known as “Dr. Death,” will be recognized and honored in Norman this Friday, Nov. 18, when the No. 18 Sooners host No. 16 Tennessee-Chattanooga at 7 p.m. at the Howard McCasland Field House. “Dr. Death was one of the greatest and most unique athletes OU has ever produced." head coach Jack Spates said. "He was also one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time after he graduated from the University." Williams was given the nickname Dr. Death in high school after his rough demeanor in athletics. The name stuck when he arrived at Oklahoma, as he was a two-sport star for the Sooners. Dr. Death is one of only 10 Sooners in the history of the wrestling program to be recognized as a four-time All-American. Wrestling under Coach Stan Abel, Williams was a two-time Big 8 champion for the Sooners and was the national runner-up in 1981. The football program under legendary coach Barry Switzer was also impacted by Dr. Death. Williams was part of two teams that won the Big 8 championships and played in five bowl games, including three trips to the Orange Bowl. After graduating from OU with a degree in health and recreation, he played professional football as a defensive nose guard for the United States Football League. After leaving the league in 1983, he joined the Universal Wrestling Federation and had great success in the professional wrestling ranks. He became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1987 and tag team champion in 1986 and 1988. His success took him to Japan in 1990 when he signed a contract with the All-Japan Wrestling League where he won countless titles and belts overseas, including the 1994 All-Japan Triple Crown. Dr. Death has since written a book entitled, “How Dr. Death Became Dr. Life,” where he shares his life testimony, including his battle when diagnosed with life-threatening throat cancer. Last summer after overcoming the illness, he was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame. “What a delight for this program to have Dr. Death return to Norman,” Spates said. “His story is both amazing and inspiring. We are proud to welcome him back to the Sooner wrestling program.” Following is a list of promotional events surrounding the Oklahoma/UT-Chattanooga dual: · Free admission to the public, with doors opening at 6 p.m. · First 500 fans will receive a 2007-08 Sooner wrestling team photo. · Raffle allowing one lucky fan to take home a 26-inch flat screen television · Autograph session with current wrestlers and Dr. Death at the conclusion of the match Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/271-dr-death-returns-to-norman Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/266-cal-poly-report Hello to all. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and are looking forward to a fabulous 2008! Here's some great news to look forward to in the new year: wrestlingmart.com has extended its Cal Poly promotion through the month of January. Go to the wrestlingmart.com website, click on the Cal Poly icon, order something, and all of the gross profit from your purchase will be donated to the Cal Poly wrestling program. Many thanks to wrestlingmart.com and Mike Applegate! I was fortunate to be able to attend the Reno Tournament of Champions on December 18. For those of you who didn't make it, you really should plan to do so next year. It's a fun tournament, with great wrestlers competing, including the Mustangs. Chase Pami finished a very close second at 157 lbs. Boris Novachkov took third at 125, and Filip Novachkov finished fourth at 133. The other Mustang wrestlers all competed hard, and many won multiple matches. Chad Mendes was unable to compete because of a knee injury, but you should expect to see him back in the line-up soon. The Mustangs return to action in Mott Gym on Thursday, January 3 at 1:00 p.m. (yes, that's 1:00 p.m.!) against West Virginia and again versus the Oregon Ducks on Friday, January 4 at 7:00 p.m. Finally, our head assistant coach, Sammie Henson, has been devoting some of his time to working out with The Iceman, Chuck Liddell, in advance of his December 29 fight in Las Vegas. Chuck has been a great supporter of Mustang wrestling. Tune in to the broadcast and you will likely see Sammie somewhere in the picture! Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/266-cal-poly-report Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/261-wrestling-wraps-up-southern-scuffle Bobcats take 22nd at UNCG’s annual tournament GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Ohio wrestling team placed 22nd at the UNC-Greensboro Southern Scuffle on Saturday and Sunday. A host of Bobcat wrestlers left the two-day double-elimination event with winning records. Freshman Germane Lindsey (Cincinnati, Ohio), sophomore Seth Morton (Canal Winchester, Ohio), sophomore Jason Marshall (West Liberty, Ohio) and sophomore Kevin Christensen (Springfield, Ohio) all recorded 3-2 marks at the 29-team Southern Scuffle. But wrestling unattached at 149, freshman Matt Reedy (Hiram, Ohio) tallied the best record, 4-2, of any Ohio competitor at the tournament. Reedy recorded a fall in 4:17 against Minnesota’s Luke Mellmer in the first round of the tournament and then defeated the No. 7 seed, Kent State’s Clint Sponseller, on a 4-3 decision in the second round. Reedy lost his first bout of the day in the third round against Old Dominion’s Joey Metzler but rattled off back-to-back wins against Virginia Tech’s Matt Rosen and Lock Haven’s Matthew Fittery in the consolation bracket. Reedy’s fantastic weekend came to an end when he lost a decision against Navy’s Bryce Saddoris, the No. 9 seed at 149 pounds, who placed seventh at the tournament. Morton, at 133 pounds, lost his opening round match to the No. 5 seeded and No. 14 ranked Mike Grey of Cornell but defeated three straight opponents by decision (Charles Golden of Maryland, Mike Kleeman of Binghamton and Darrius Little of NC State) before falling to Boise State’s Cory Fish. Lindsey posted an identical 3-2 record in the following weight class, 141, but in a slightly different fashion. Lindsey defeated Boise State’s Mark Maya in the opening round but fell to Cornell’s Adam Frey, the No. 4 seed in the bracket, in the second round. But Lindsey battled back with consecutive victories against Liberty’s Colon Lewis and Edinboro’s Kory Bissett before losing to Virginia’s Nick Nelson. Marshall won his first two matches of the tournament with decisions against Appalachian State’s Jared Campbell in the first round and Boston University’s Jim Connors in the second round. Marshall’s first lost came to No. 1 seeded and No. 14 ranked Ed Prendergast of Navy. Prendergast won the championship at HWT with a pin of his Naval Academy teammate, Scott Steele, in the final. Marshall rebounded with his loss to the eventual champion with a decision against VMI’s Leon Barrow but lost to Minnesota’s Joe Nord in the next round of the consolation bracket. Christensen recorded a 3-2 mark at 149 by winning his first match of the weekend against Gardner-Webb’s Josh Lowe. Christensen fell to Adam Hall of Boise State, the No. 5 seed at 149, but like his teammates before him, battled back in the consolation bracket. Christensen defeated Binghamton’s Brandon Toro-Segarra and Kent State’s Jeremy Depoy before falling to Fittery in the match before Reedy defeated the Lock Haven product. Tommy Weinkam (Cincinnati, Ohio) advanced to the third round at 165 with wins against Navy’s Justin Jacobs and UNC-Greensboro’s Victor Hojilla before being knocked out of the winner’s bracket by Minnesota’s No. 2 seed and No. 15 ranked Scott Glasser. Freshman Erik Schuth (Spencerport, N.Y.) outlasted No. 6 seeded Michael Moore of Cornell 4-2 in overtime in the first round at 184. No. 4 ranked Minnesota took first overall at the Southern Scuffle with Jayson Ness winning the 125 pound weight class, Mach Reiter the champion at 133, Manuel Rivera winning at 141 and CP Schlatter taking the trophy at 157. No. 14 Edinboro took second place and No. 15 Hofstra claimed third. The biggest surprise at the Southern Scuffle was Boise State’s Kirk Smith, wrestling unattached, knocking off the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 seeds at 184 to take the championship. Smith was not seeded in the bracket. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/261-wrestling-wraps-up-southern-scuffle Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/258-midlands-are-approaching EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University is set to host the 2007 Midlands Wrestling Championships, Dec. 29-30 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. This year marks the 45th installment of one of the most prestigious events in collegiate wrestling. The annual tournament attracts hundreds of the most talented wrestlers from around the country in a two-day, four-session double-elimination tournament. Founded by Northwestern's Ken Kraft, the Midlands Championships are held every December in Welsh-Ryan Arena. The tournament has historically brought together the very best in amateur wrestling, and has provided the springboard for 92 Olympic wrestlers. Last year's champion, Iowa State, returns to the site of its victory for another shot at the title. The Big Ten had previously dominated the tournament as Illinois won the previous three Midlands Championships, while Iowa and Minnesota combined to win the nine before that, dating back to 1990. Four top-10 teams are competing in Midlands "45," headlined by No. 1 Iowa, No. 2 Iowa State, No. 6 Central Michigan and No. 9 Northwestern, according to the latest release of rankings by the USA Today/InterMat/NWCA Division I Coaches Poll Individually, the Midlands host a plethora of individual talents searching for an NCAA Championship at season's end, including defending Midlands Champions: Angel Escobedo (Indiana) at 125 lbs., Nick Simmons (Michigan State) at 133 lbs., Ryan Lang (Northwestern) at 149 lbs., Mike Poeta (Illinois) at 157 lbs., Jake Herbert at 184 lbs., Mike Tamillow (Northwestern) at 197 lbs. and Tervel Dlagnev (Nebraska-Kearney) at heavyweight. "Midlands is one of the best events in college wrestling," Northwestern head wrestling coach Tim Cysewski said. "A Midlands championship, a Big Ten championship and an NCAA championship, that's the triple crown of college wrestling." Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/258-midlands-are-approaching Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/255-nobody-asked-me-but Since you last heard from me, plenty has happened in the wrestling world. High schools have almost completed the “Super Tournament” portion of the year. Beast of the East, Reno, Super 8, and Dvorak have all crowned their champions in the last week and a half. College wrestlers meanwhile are plugging away during the drudgery that is practice after finals and everybody else has left campus. They now are just a few short days away from Midlands and the Southern Scuffle, which will provide us with some of the most entertaining match ups of the season. Now this is all fine and good. But it doesn’t help the fact that I don’t have a good idea for a column. So since I don’t have one big observation, I will break this column down into a lot of little observations. It’s an idea I pilfered from Jim Murray, the Pulitzer Prize winning sports columnist from the Los Angeles Times. For any of you that have never heard of Murray, absolutely check out his work. He is hilarious and one of the best journalists of the 20th century. When stumped for a column idea years ago I ran across a Murray piece entitled “Nobody Asked Me, But” which was his way of serving up a series of things that he had been thinking about or that bothered him. Basically, it is a list of unsolicited opinions, which makes for a fun little gimmick. Its one of my favorite columns and it is a fabulous format to hit on the wrestling world as a whole instead of limit myself. With that said, nobody asked me, but… -I just finished Kim D. Parrish’s Cowboy Up about the 2004-2005 Oklahoma State. Very good read. Although most of the book is centered around John Smith, Steve Mocco is by far my favorite character. Makes me wish I rooted more for him in college. -I was amazed to see Cael Sanderson respond to Jim Brown’s blog post about Iowa-Iowa State. I’m not surprised that Sanderson tried to defend his decision (which I think was the correct one) but it is unbelievable to me that the premier name in the sport is accessible enough to entertain a very public discussion on this website. I don’t think wrestling fans realize how lucky they really are. You don’t see Michael Jordan interacting with fans and athletes on many basketball websites. -Alex Meade has the biggest upside of any senior in this year’s class. He will be the best of a bumper crop. -If the Midlands is looking to blame somebody for ruining the prestige of the tournament, the Southern Scuffle is not it. A big problem is the amount of super tournaments before Midlands that steal away the glory match ups early in the year. A bigger problem is the number of post-grads is drastically reduced, which was one of the major reasons the tournament had such a reputation. This year I think Herbert and Simmons are the only names to write home about. That has been the biggest change. -Jordan Oliver scored 30 points in a match at Reno. Let that sink in for a while. -There’s something right with the world when Iowa is ranked first in the country in wrestling. And frankly, if any Iowa team was going to bring back luster to the Iowa program, I’m glad it is this one. I’m going to need to devote an entire column to this at some point, but a story is only as good as its villain. Iowa makes one hell of a villain. Mark Perry is college wrestling’s new bad boy with his choking incident at St. Ed’s and other transgressions. Plenty up people were upset with Matt Fields after his celebratory dance against Iowa. The entire sophomore class has been involved in one of the most vicious and ugly battles in college sport with the question of their transfer and eligibility. The hype following Brent Metcalf makes most people sick. And they’re led by one of my favorite people in wrestling, the king of bad boys, Tom Brands. They’re an easy team to hate. And that’s why I really like them. -Anybody that loves wrestling should be chomping at the bit to see Darrion Caldwell wrestle Dustin Schlatter this week. Here’s hoping Caldwell gets Dustin out of his shell. If so, we could see fireworks. -Who thought they’d ever see the day again when a public high school was running away with a national title? I don’t care what you have to say about the “T” word, St. Paris Graham is awesome. Anybody that throttles Blair and St. Ed’s in back to back weekends gets all the credit in the world. And I’m sick of hearing about school’s “recruiting” kids. That doesn’t happen. Success breeds success. That attracts kids enough. Good wrestlers will flock to good programs. If a kid moves into the district by his family’s own free will, there’s really nothing anybody should be able to say about it. But it’s not like these coaches are real estate agents on the side. -I’m very interested in seeing how Ryan Lang’s move up to 149 goes. Not only does it leave a gaping hole at 141, who truly has no favorite at this point in the year, but it adds another big name to a ridiculously deep weight class. I like Lang because he is a goer, but he’s biting off quite a lot by throwing his hat in the ring at 49. -Back to sucking up to St. Paris Graham for a second, I love the guts for Jeff Jordan to try and schedule a dual with Blair to give them a shot in a real head-to-head format. That is a much better measuring stick than entering in the same tournament. Both he and Jeff Buxton are two coaches with not only their kid’s best interests, but the wrestling’s best interests at heart. There are teams all over the country who could learn a lesson from that. You become the best by wrestling the best. -I might have jumped the gun by claiming Chris Phillips is the best freshman I have ever seen. While I firmly stand by everything I said in my last column, Kenny Courts from Central Dauphin made me turn my head. -I think Wynn Michalek has been in college for 35 years. Seriously, wasn’t he a senior three years ago? -It was nice to see Coleman Scott take it to Mike Grey at Reno. The freight train double is going to be tough to stop. Pennsylvania > New Jersey. -Everybody who is writing off Lehigh needs to wait at least a year. I’d like to see how they look with Connor McDonald, Matt Fisk, and Sean Bilodeau in their lineup. Although they better help, because the ship is sinking fast. -The NCAA should sponsor a dual meet champion. I know there are National Duals, but that is really a mythical title. Duals show the true strength of a team and the tournament should select that. You wrestle duals all year, they should actually mean something in the end. -Hats off to Pat Santoro and the Maryland Terps. He has a solid team this year that will mature into a force next season. The new qualifier system is happening at the perfect time. He has no seniors in his lineup this year and gets to add Alex Krom and a healthy Andrew Bradley. It hasn’t taken him long to build a contender. -Angel Escobedo is the most underrated wrestler in the country. He’s ranked second and I haven’t heard a peep about him all year. -Speaking of 125, that weight class has fallen off of the map. After being one of the most talked about classes for the last few years, its not just Escobedo that is getting the silent treatment. Even the Donahue-Ness debates have come to a screeching halt. Does the absence of Troy Nickerson suck the life out of this weight class? -A Roger Kish-Jake Varner National Final will not happen. Mark my words, somebody will falter. -I wonder what Tom Ryan has offered Jim Tressel to let him have access to Dex Larimore or incoming freshman Garrett Goebel next season. Ohio State will have two kids that could All-American at heavyweight next year and neither of them will be in a singlet. -Now that you’re done with my column, read Mike Tamillow’s blog. That’s the best writing on the site. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/255-nobody-asked-me-but Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/247-how-much-can-we-expect Handling a 15-Year-Old Phenom One thing that makes wrestling different that mainstream sports is how closely it is followed at the high school level by a majority of its fans. Because there is no professional wrestling, high school is followed much like college basketball and football is followed by NBA and NFL fans. It’s incredible to watch the following created by programs like Blair Academy and St. Edward’s. Most wrestling fans across America can tell you who the studs are in these lineups year in and year out, even if they’re not fans of the specific programs. The top high school kids every year are treated like established stars. I guarantee you almost every true wrestling fan this year knows about Jordan Oliver, Mario Mason, Mike Mangrum, Alex Meade Jason Welch, Scott Winston, etc. They’re superstars before they even set foot on a college mat. High school legends are almost more famous than college ones. A prime example is Cary Kolat, who is definitely better known for his exploits at Jefferson-Morgan than his two NCAA titles and his spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. Another example is the “rivalry” between Brent Metcalf and Dustin Schlatter. They’ve actually wrestled two times, neither of which has occurred at Iowa and Minnesota. I doubt any other sport’s premier rivalry exists because of what two individuals did as seniors in high school against each other. But because of the premium put on high school wrestling, this is the chic rivalry in the wrestling world today. Part of the reason high school wrestling carries so much weight is that more than any other high school sport, it appeases its followers by pitting national caliber teams and kids together as much as possible. It started with the Reno Tournament of Champions, the original “super tournament” in the mid-1990s. Easton, Walsh Jesuit, Blair, St. Ed’s, Wasatch (UT), and Choctaw (OK) were all under one roof. Kids that DIDN’T win titles that first year include Bryan Snyder, Adam Tirapelle, Joe Heskett, and Cael Sanderson. Now it seems every weekend there is a tournament with half the teams in the national top 25 attending. Super 32, Ironman, Beast of the East, Reno, Super 8, the NHSCA Final Four, The Clash, and that’s only in the season. After the high school season is over there still are NHSCA Nationals as well as the holy-grail that is Fargo. With all of these venues to showcase yourself, it’s easy to see how the hype machine gets behind a high school kid and takes him to mythic proportions. I say all this because it looks like the next legend in high school wrestling was born on Saturday afternoon in Cleveland, Ohio. It comes as no surprise that a freshman won the Ironman tournament. It also comes as no surprise that a freshman beat a highly regarded upper classman. These things happen all the time. However, these things do not happen at 171 pounds. At 103 or 112, sure, but freshman do not step in and beat up the big boys. Especially kids like Brian Roddy. Roddy, from St. Edward’s, might be the best senior in the state of Ohio. He’s a two-time Division I finalist, a defending state champion, and one of the most physical wrestlers out there. Not surprisingly, he’s ranked either first or second at 171 by every major publication out there. RevWrestling has him ranked as the 11th best recruit in the country, regardless of weight class. He has already committed to wrestle for the Northwestern Wildcats, one of the top programs in the country. And he was dismantled on Saturday by freshman Chris Phillips of Monroeville, Ohio. Make no mistake, Phillips took it to Roddy. Although the final was “only” 7-3, Phillips dominated for six minutes. For anybody who has no seen the match, please stop reading this column and take a look at it on the Ironman portion of this site. What you’ll see is incredible. Phillips can do it all. After funking out of some really good offensive opportunities by Roddy in the first, Phillips shows off one of the slickest fireman’s carries I have ever seen. I have no idea about his repertoire, but if he can hit that all the time, oh my. His second takedown came off of a great counter and even better mat awareness to drag both feet as he doubled Roddy out of bounds. He spins out of an ankle pick early in the second to prevent Roddy from getting back in the match. He doesn’t get flustered after Roddy rolls back and out of his near perfect double that would have blown the match wide open later in the second. And most impressively, he keeps his cool when Roddy tries to bully him in the 3rd with some shoving and head butts. He was slicker than Roddy, he was stronger than Roddy, he was better than Roddy. And being better than Roddy means he’s pretty much better than everybody. Phillips clearly has all the tools. He looked plenty big and strong, even compared to Brian Roddy, who is a very big and physical 171. Phillips is built like a man already. He’s quick as a cat on his feet. He looks like he has Ben Askren level flexibility. His mat awareness is unreal. Because of these features he is incredibly difficult to score on. He has a variety of offensive moves from his feet. His double looks unstoppable. He’s creative too, as illustrated by some of the unorthodox spins and sprawls to stay out of harm’s way as well as the filthy fireman’s carry (I’m not kidding about this move, you really need to see it). Although he said in his post match interview that he needs to get in shape, his gas tank looked great. And most importantly he’s mentally tough, as illustrated by how well he handled himself when Roddy tried to turn the wrestling match into a slugfest. Clearly the kid has all the tools. He certainly will be fun to watch wrestle over the next four years. But I’ve said all of that to say this, please let’s not put the pressure of the world on this kid right away. I’m just as impressed as everybody else is by Phillips. The fact that he did it at 171 makes him probably the most impressive freshman I have ever seen. But he is only a freshman. And so far he has exactly one weekend of varsity competition under his belt. How about he wins his first state title before he becomes the first undefeated four-timer in Ohio history? And the people I’ve seen who claim he’ll win four NCAA titles need to tone it down just a little bit. Personally, I’d like to wait at least until the kid has a driver’s license before we anoint him the next Cael Sanderson. Like I said earlier, clearly he has all the tools. But what can we really expect from a 15 year old? A lot has to happen before Phillips joins Hodge, Gable, Smith, and Sanderson. It is important to keep this in mind. Because now, what happens if he loses? Suddenly does his whole career become a failure because he drops a match in high school? What if he gets beat in a state or NCAA final? Does that make him the biggest disappointment we’ve ever seen? I have a little brother who is the same age as Phillips and I can see how tough it is to be 15. You really start to carve your identity. That’s not the easiest task in the world. Throw on that the expectations of the wrestling world to be one of the greatest ever and suddenly Phillips has a lot to deal with. Some kids can take these expectations and run with them. They like the challenge. They can thrive on the pressure and the adrenaline that comes with being the best. They like chasing history. Others feel the weight of the world on their shoulders. They’re no longer wrestling for themselves; they’re wrestling for everybody else. Then it’s not fun anymore. I’m sure we’ve all seen what happens when an overbearing dad takes the joy out of wrestling, I hope the wrestling community as a whole doesn’t become Chris Phillips’s overbearing dad. If I had to make a prediction, I’d say Phillips is the first kind of kid I described. He looks like a gamer. He certainly looked like he was having fun. After listening to his post match interview, he seems like a class act. More likely than not, he’ll have a fabulous career. I have no reason to believe otherwise. But still, it makes me cringe when I see some of the bold things people are predicting for Phillips on the strength of this weekend and some legends surrounding him. Naming all of the greats he is going to follow and surpass is simply not fair. Let’s let him blaze his own trail. He’s going to accomplish a lot of things, but let’s not spend his whole career telling him what those things will be. He’s good enough, he’ll figure them out. He doesn’t need to be Dustin Schlatter, he doesn’t need to be Cael Sanderson, he doesn’t need to be Dan Gable. He needs to be Chris Phillips. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/247-how-much-can-we-expect Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/246-my-first-civil-war MY FIRST CIVIL WAR 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 intensely the fans cheer. Those on both sides have expressed how intimately the match-up between the universities, depsite athletic contest, effects them. Tonight I saw a glimpse of that. The sad thing is, despite this rivalry being one of the most heated in collegiate sports, it is coming to an end. Yes, that is right the third longest wrestling rivalry at the division one level just experienced its last contest in McArthur Court. That is because, despite large financial donations form several prominent boosters in recent history (including the $100 milion given by Phile Night of Nike) wrestling is being dropped by University of Oregon Athletics. McArthur Court, the nostalgic, timeless, and historic venue is being demolished. The new, $200 plus million Arena will not house wrestling, or its contests. Instead, baseball and competitive cheer is being added by the University of Oregon Athletic Department. This is an Athletic Department headed by a man named Pat Kilkenny, who does not have an undergraduate degree. Yes, every person he is in charge of has one. Yes, every athelete at the University of Oregon is required to work towards the completion of one. Yet, he does not. How can a leader expect something from his followers that they themselves do not posses? Unfortunatley, I can not answer that question, despite my own undergraduate degree with honors, it simply dumbfounds me. So when you really examine the situation, it should not suprise you that this is happening at such a prominent and progressive instutuion like the University of Oregon. An instituion, that has lead the way in academic, athletic, and social endeavors should not be regressing, or even staying stagnant. It is though, and it is due to an ineptness of leadership. Maybe I should not say that, maybe it is unprofessional? However, this is America and freedom of speech is still protected in my constitutional rights. This leadership, has never participated at the division one level in athletics, graduated with a four year degree, or had the experience of running the day to day operations of a major athletic department at a prominent university. Sure, I may be on a soap box right now, but it kills me to see a sport that has given me so much continue to suffer due to others short-sightedness and lack of understnading. A sport that has allowed me to travel the world, make life-long friends, receive a college education, spend time with my family, find employment, etc., etc., etc. I could go on forever, and anyone who has been involved in the sport could also do so. Wrestling is the oldest sport known to man, an original olympic event, and the fastest growing high school sport in much of the nation. However, opportunities at the collegiate level are continuing to disappear. Many claim title IX, and its constraints for this. I do not. I blame those not doing everything they can to promote our great sport and save our programs. I blame those that are using title IX inappropriatley. I blame those who have the ability to step in when they can and make a difference and do not. When will this stop? When will our sport fight back? That is what wrestling is; a controlled fight. Universities like that of Oregon, that are progressive and have substantial financial backing must lead the way. They must continue to be leaders and innovators. Will they do the right thing? Will Mr. Kilkenny fix the biggest mistake he may ever make? Will the University of Oregon step in and correct their mistake? I hope so, maybe if they do and are lead by the new athletic director (the one with no degree) in this correction, others will follow. My fear is that if they do not our great sport may continue to regress and lose opportunties. This is simply unacceptable. So I guess this really goes out to those at the University of Oregon, those with the ability to truly step in and make a difference, those with the power to reverse the decision and do what is right; Save Oregon Wrestling!!!! I hope this is not my last trip to Eugene to experience the great rivalry known as the "Civil War." Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/246-my-first-civil-war Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/243-oh-how-the-world-has-changed The Full Nelson with Ian McCutcheon, Flowrestling Oh How the World Has Changed I started high school with little to no interest in wrestling. As a sports fan in the Lehigh Valley, I read the papers enough to know who the big names were, but that was about it. One of my good friends wrestled, but beyond “did you win?” our conversations about his sport didn’t go very far. I had played basketball my whole life, and had virtually no technical knowledge of wrestling. But what I quickly found out was the thing to do at Easton High School in the winter was go to wrestling matches. And since my aforementioned friend won the varsity 103 spot, all of my friends went quite often both to be cool and to watch him. So my options were either be the loser that always stayed at home, or go watch the wrestling match. Since no 9th grader is comfortable enough to accept being a loser, off I went. I was hooked pretty early. My favorite thing about matches was something was always happening (which oddly enough, is a common complaint I hear from wrestling fans , “c’mon ref, he’s not doing anything!”). It helped that the team I rooted for always won. The more watched wrestling, the more I wanted to really know what was going on. I figured out scoring on my own, contrary to popular belief, its really not that hard if you can get a question or two answered early on. But I wanted to know more. It wasn’t good enough that things were happening; I wanted to know why things were happening. It bothered me that I didn’t know what moves were what, terminology was beyond me at this point. One thing I loved about watching basketball was I could see things before they happened. If you understand and offense, you can make the passes yourself in your head before they actually happen. I hoped that once I really “got” wrestling, I’d be able to see the set-ups and openings the wrestlers obviously were seeing. I did this through television. The lucky thing about living in the Lehigh Valley is that wrestling is on TV all the time. RCN and Service Electric are the two local cable companies, both show high school sports virtually every night of the week. Wrestling was no exception. But it wasn’t just that wrestling was on TV, I was already watching it a ton. But RCN had perhaps the best commentators possible for a budding wresting junkie. Scott Barr was, and still is, the play-by-play man. Wrestling is his passion. He has written books on the sport, and he gets what’s going on. A lot of my terminology was picked up from Barr narrating replays. “Oh, that’s a cement job” was one of my earliest finds, while watching Barr yell as Jeff Ecklof cranked over an unsuspecting victim. And while he was a great play-by-play announcer, the man who really taught me wrestling was Ray Nunnamaker. Nunnamaker is the coach that built the Nazareth program. He is one of the most well respected high school wrestling coaches in the country. Having recently retired, Nunnamaker was staying around the sport by doing matches on RCN a few times a week. He was fantastic. Although he did not exactly have the voice for television (more than once my mom would hear the TV and say “oh my, what is that?” when Nunnamaker was talking) but oh my did he have the know how. Nunnamaker’s commentary was exactly what I was looking for. By the time Easton-Northampton rolled around at the end of the year, I thought I was a certified pro when it came to wrestling knowledge. And after one full year as a wrestling fan, I was quickly turning into a junkie. As I started to expand my horizons, I came to a disheartening conclusion: wrestling was really hard to follow. I kept up with national rankings, at first to see how local guys stacked up, but then became generally curious at all the other names I was looking at. My favorite event in the world became the NHSCA Final Four because I got to see all of these names I was reading on Amateur Wrestling News’s top 12 each month. Once I year I got to watch Patrick Bond, Cameron Doggett, Charlie Falck, Daniel Frishkorn, and other studs from far off that I only read about. But other than Final Four matches, I had no way of really seeing any of these other wrestlers. Sure I could follow box scores. I read tournament brackets all the time. But as we all know, most wrestling events aren’t great about staying updated, and I found myself frustrated and angry more often than not. As many wrestling fans do, I fell into reading messages boards as some method of getting more information than “Nickerson dec. Scott 4-2”. While hearing what hundreds of experts and idiots (there are plenty of both) had to say was certainly entertaining (especially when the two mixed), it really wasn’t what I was looking for, it certainly was entertaining. I also had started to follow college wrestling by tracking guys I had watched in high school. But there still was a major problem, I couldn’t actually watch it. Over the last three years, that has all changed. Wrestling is at a crossroads right now. A lot of people say the sport is dying, and Title IX is constantly being blamed for the sport’s demise. But that’s not what I see. I see a landscape that is incredibly pro-wrestling. Because I never had any intention of falling in love with the sport. I fell in love with wrestling by watching it constantly. That is an opportunity I had only because of where I lived. But across the country, wrestling is becoming easier and easier to watch. First of all, YouTube deserves some of the credit. I’m sure my college freshman year GPA suffered because I found out that I could watch whatever matches people posted online. Through Thematforums, people began making it known that they had these great matches could put them online. Suddenly, I could watch Cael Sanderson wrestle whenever I wanted. I watched Brent Metcalf’s front-flip against Matt Dragon. After reading about a match for weeks, I suddenly could watch and make my own observations. Now I was one search away from seeing almost whatever I wanted. FloWrestling has taken this to a whole different level with their coverage, which is why I wanted to get involved with the site. The interviews make wrestling all the more personal, and a lot of it exposes what is so good about the sport. The virtues of hard work, mental toughness, and tenacity are what makes wrestling sub-culture so great. And the expanded coverage of matches is only going to lead to good things down the road, I think we saw that with Vegas this weekend. The step beyond the internet is television. And this is a more optimistic battle than wrestling fans make it out to be. Because of the sub-culture, everybody who loves wrestling watches whenever it is on TV. ESPN has taken notice of this and shows more and more of the NCAA tournament every year. This year I’m sure will be no exception. This past weekend, the Big Ten Network showed Minnesota-Iowa State at the behest of a ton of angry e-mails about showing more wrestling live. The Big Ten Network granted our wish, and we came through by watching the match in very large numbers. The network has stated that they have not set their winter schedule, but that wresting fans will be very happy with the coverage. Slowly, we are winning the war. What wrestling needs now is two things. The first is a “Ray Nunnamaker” for the world. I liked watching wrestling because Nunnamaker made sure I knew what was going on. He has forgotten more about wrestling than I could ever aspire to know, but on TV it sounded like we were equals. He made it that easy. If there could be a team of broadcasters with that skill, wrestling will have its true voice to bring it to the layperson. The second thing is wrestling needs to showcase itself. Matches like Poeta-Gillespie from the weekend (which by the way, I told you so) are the thing the casual fan needs to see. The casual fan needs to see Darrion Caldwell. The casual fan needs to get the personalities like Ben Askren and Johny Hendricks that make wrestling fantastic. Wrestling is slowly getting exposure, now it needs to market itself. When that happens, it really will capitalize on the environment being created by the technology era. I’m a living, breathing example of what exposure to wrestling can do. I love it. And if it can happen to me, it can happen to anybody. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/243-oh-how-the-world-has-changed Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/239-nathan-morgan-embraces-leadership-role Two-time All-American pursues first individual NCAA title this year. By Travis Tindell, OSU Media Relations Oklahoma State’s Nathan Morgan has enjoyed a good deal of success in his wrestling career. A three-time California high school state champion, Morgan has been a key component on two of the Cowboys’ unprecedented 34 NCAA title teams. This year, Morgan looks to etch his name among the list of OSU’s 132 individual NCAA champions. A two-time All-American, Morgan took fourth in the 141-pound weight class at NCAAs last year as the Cowboys finished fifth in the team standings. “We train all year to win that national title and when you don’t get it at the end, it is disappointing. This is the year. This will be the year,” Morgan said. As for training, Coach John Smith has pushed his wrestlers farther than any of his teams in the past. A new concept to most wrestlers is the extensive running drills that Smith implemented in the off-season. “I think the training that Coach Smith has put us through has just been unbelievable this year,” Morgan said. “The way he has motivated us and put us through all these running workouts and drills has really stepped up our wrestling. Conditioning has put us where we need to be for this year.” Morgan said the training and extra conditioning will drastically help the squad in its performance, especially in the second half of the season and the training puts the Cowboys a step ahead of the competition. “It gives us more chances for late takedowns. It keeps our legs fresh and we are able to push it the entire time,” Morgan said. “Everything we have done will improve our scoring, especially in the last minutes of the match.” A three-time Big 12 champion and two-time All-American, Morgan is a legitimate contender for an individual NCAA title this year and has already made strides as he sports a 9-1 record with three tech falls and four major decisions. Getting off to a fast start is exactly what Morgan was looking for heading into the year to help him take a leadership role for the Cowboy newcomers. As a senior, Morgan is well-aware of the expectations placed on him. “This is my fourth year so I need to be a good example for the new guys. I know the younger guys are looking up to me and I need to step it up and work harder to be that leader,” Morgan said. “I think it is good for me because it makes me step it up to show them what they need to do. The freshmen are doing a great job. I couldn’t ask for anything better.” Morgan said Smith has prepared he and his teammates and has stressed the fact that they must maintain intensity for a full seven minutes when taking the mat. The Cowboys have one of the toughest schedules in the NCAA, but Morgan welcomes the challenge. “It is always going to be tough and there are always going to be guys gunning for you, but that is what makes it fun.” Morgan and the Cowboys host Oklahoma at 2 p.m. Sunday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/239-nathan-morgan-embraces-leadership-role Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/233-golden-gophers-start-off-strong The defending national champion Golden Gopher wrestling team completed a three-meet sweep Saturday, beating Northern Illinois, Northern Colorado and North Dakota State at the first-ever Northern Quad event at the UCR Regional Sports Center in Rochester, Minn. Minnesota outscored its opponents 109-21 and lost just four matches all day. They will enter next Sunday’s Williams Arena showdown with Iowa State a perfect 3-0 in dual meet competition. Jayson Ness, Manuel Rivera, C.P. Schlatter, Dustin Schlatter and Gabe Dretsch all went a perfect 3-0 on the day, while Mack Reiter, Scott Glasser and Justin Bronson each won both of their matches. Tyler Safratowich, Brandon Sitch and Ben Berhow also earned single victories on the day. An estimated crowd of well over 1,500 people traveled to the Rochester Community Technical College campus to watch the all-day event. The Gophers have now won 23 consecutive dual meets, dating back to Nov. 25 of last season. They are still ranked first in every national wrestling poll. Minnesota will now prepare for their Dec. 2 meet with Iowa State, which will get underway at 2 p.m. in Williams Arena a week from Sunday. The Cyclones were the runners-up at last season’s NCAA Championships and have already won five dual meets this season (5-0). The meet will be televised either live or via tape delay by the Big Ten Network. Stay tuned to gophersports.com for more updates. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/233-golden-gophers-start-off-strong Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/234-sooners-win-8-of-10 NORMAN, Okla. -- The University of Oklahoma came out on top in eight of ten weight classes at the 37th Oklahoma Open held at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman. Sophomore Kyle Terry was the first of eight straight Sooners to claim titles with a defeat of Luke Ashmore of Oklahoma State at 141 pounds. Seth Vernon continued the Sooner success with a win over Willy Pendleton of Labette to take first at 149 pounds. Chad Terry won over teammate Shane Vernon and Max Dean over Kyle Griffin of Oklahoma State to claim the 157 and 165-pound titles, respectively. Jeff James defeated teammate Chris DeVilbiss at 174 pounds to take the title and Joshua Weitzel won the 184-pound bout over Jack Jensen of OSU. There were co-champions at 197 pounds between Sooners Joel Flaggert and Eric Lapotsky, and Nathan Fernandez topped teammate Luis Hernandez in the heavyweight division. Oklahoma also placed three out of the top four in the 125-pound class. Freshman Joey Fio placed second for the Sooners, followed by Greg Cannon and John Starzky. Oklahoma State's Jamal Parks, who claimed the 133-pound title, was named the Open's Most Outstanding Wrestler. The Sooners will begin the Big 12 conference slate next Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. versus in-state rival Oklahoma State. Junior high and high school results at the Oklahoma Open are listed on SoonerSports.com. Below are the top four finishers for each weight class: 125 Pounds 1st Isaac Wall (Newman) 2nd Joey Fio (Oklahoma) 3rd Greg Cannon (Oklahoma) 4th John Starzyk (Oklahoma) 133 Pounds 1st Jamal Parks (Oklahoma State) 2nd Tyler Shinn (Oklahoma State) 3rd Tim Elliott (Labette College) 4th Justin Blumer (Oklahoma City) 141 Pounds 1st Kyle Terry (Oklahoma) 2nd Luke Ashmore (Oklahoma State) 3rd Nolan Spring (Oklahoma) 4th Jeremy Garner (Oklahoma City) 149 Pounds 1st Seth Vernon (Oklahoma) 2nd Willy Pendleton (Labette College) 3rd Charles Skelley (Oklahoma City) 4th Clint Swango (Oklahoma City) 157 Pounds 1st Chad Terry (Oklahoma) 2nd Shane Vernon (Oklahoma) 3rd Blake Allen (Oklahoma) 4th Brandon Benson (Oklahoma City) 165 Pounds 1st Max Dean (Oklahoma) 2nd Kyle Griffin (Oklahoma State) 3rd Ryan Smith (Oklahoma) 4th Cody Foust (Nebraska) 174 Pounds 1st Jeff James (Oklahoma) 2nd Chris DeVilbiss (Oklahoma) 3rd Joe Yust (Labette College) 4th John Wilcox (Oklahoma City) 184 Pounds 1st Joshua Weitzel (Oklahoma) 2nd Jack Jensen (Oklahoma State) 3rd Josh Hinton (Oklahoma) 4th Mitchell Eichenuer (Oklahoma City) 197 Pounds T1. Joel Flaggert (Oklahoma T1. Eric Lapotsky (Oklahoma) 3rd Brent Parkey (Oklahoma State) 4th Chad Cointment (Oklahoma State) HWT. 1st Nathan Fernandez (Oklahoma) 2nd Luis Hernandez (Oklahoma) 3rd Ben Hohensee (Labette College) 4th Jeremy Johnson (Oklahoma City) Championship Match Results 125: Isaac Wall (OSU) dec. Joey Fio (OU), 15-12 133: Jamal Parks (OSU) dec. Tyler Shinn (OSU), 7-3 141: Kyle Terry (OU) dec. Luke Ashmore (OSU), 9-3 149: Seth Vernon (OU) dec. Willy Pendleton (Labette), 10-3 157: Chad Terry (OU) dec. Shane Vernon (OU), 4-3 165: Max Dean (OU) dec. Kyle Griffin (OSU), 6-3 174: Jeff James (OU) dec. Chris DeVilbiss (OU), 2-1 184: Joshua Weitzel (OU) dec. Jack Jensen (OSU), 2-1 197: Joel Flaggert (OU) and Eric Lapotsky (OU) (No match, co-champs) HWT: Nathan Fernandez (OU) dec. Luis Hernandez (OU), 3-1 Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/234-sooners-win-8-of-10 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/235-wrestling-shocks-no-5-michigan-wins-two-of-three-at-northeast-duals TROY, N.Y. - Down 16-6 with three matches to go against No. 5 Michigan, the Maryland wrestling team completed an improbable comeback to take down the Wolverines, 18-16, in its opening match at the Journeymen/BRUTE Northeast Duals. Redshirt junior Josh Haines took down the No. 3 ranked wrestler at 184 pounds, redshirt sophomore Hudson Taylor scored his first of three falls on the day, and redshirt freshman Patrick Gilmore completed the run to steal the win. The Terrapins went on to beat Appalachian State, 31-7, before losing to No. 9 Central Michigan. The Terps were down 16-6 after seven matches against the Wolverines with redshirt sophomores Brendan Byrne and Stephen Bell opening the dual with a pair of decisions. Michigan's powerful lineup, which featured three wrestlers ranked in the top five in their respective weight classes, rattled off five straight wins to take the commanding lead. Maryland's wrestlers kept the damage to a minimum though, allowing four decisions and one major. Haines, who pinned No. 16 Eric Chine last weekend, ended the Michigan streak with a stunning upset of Todd. After a scoreless first period, Haines rode out Todd to accumulate 2:00 of riding time. In the third, Haines scored an escape and a takedown. Todd's only point came on a stalling penalty to Haines. Taylor recorded his fifth pin of the season, and most important one to date, in the first period against Anthony Biondo to pull the Terps within one, 16-15, with just the heavyweights to go. Gilmore and his opponent, Matthew Guhn, went back and forth with Gilmore almost recording a pin at the end of the first and second periods. Gilmore began to pull away though with a 14-11 advantage and then closed the match out with an escape and a takedown to give Maryland one of its biggest wins in program history. Freshman Eric Medina scored the most impressive win of the dual against Appalachian State as he recorded an 11-2 major decision against senior Scott Ervin, ranked No. 5 in the nation at 149 pounds. Medina's upset tied the team score, 7-7, and started a seven-match win streak to give Maryland the easy 31-7 victory. Both Taylor and sophomore Mike Letts recorded falls in their respective matches against the Mountaineers. Taylor picked up his third pin of the day when he ousted Vincenzo DiDona of Central Michigan. It was the Terps' only win against the Chippewas in a 36-6 setback. Maryland (4-3) will host its first action of the season at Comcast Pavilion when Lehigh visits College Park on Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 p.m. MARYLAND 18, MICHIGAN 16 125 - Brendan Byrne dec. Mike Watts, 5-2 (3-0) 133 - No. 16 Stephen Bell (MD) dec. Chris Diehl, 5-2 (6-0) 141 - Kellen Russell (MI) dec. Jon Kohler, 8-3, (6-3) 149 - No. 2 Joshua Churella (MI) dec. Eric Medina, 8-2 (6-6) 157 - No. 17 Jeff Marsh (MI) dec. Brian Letters, 2-0 (6-9) 165 - No. 2 Eric Tannenbaum (MI) major dec. Mike McGill, 10-2 (6-13) 174 - No. 4 Steve Luke (MI) dec. No. 7 Mike Letts, 9-5 (6-16) 184 - Josh Haines (MD) dec. No. 3 Tyrel Todd, 4-1 (9-16) 197 - No. 11 Hudson Taylor (MD) fall over Anthony Biondo, 2:41 (15-16) HWT - Patrick Gilmore (MD) dec. Matthew Guhn, 17-11 (18-16) MARYLAND 31, APPALACHIAN STATE 7 125 - Frank Celorrio (ASU) dec. Brendan Byrne, 7-5 (0-3) 133 - No. 16 Stephen Bell (MD) dec. Terreyl Williams, 8-6 (3-3) 141 - Marcus Cox (ASU) major dec. Jon Kohler, 20-11 (3-7) 149 - Eric Medina (MD) major dec. No. 5 Scott Ervin, 11-2 (7-7) 157 - Brian Letters (MD) dec. Edward Hutchinson, 7-1 (10-7) 165 - Mike McGill (MD) dec. Tommy Hutchinson, 5-2 (13-7) 174 - No. 7 Mike Letts (MD) fall over Antionne Jones, 1:04 (19-7) 184 - Josh Haines (MD) dec. Austin Trotman, 9-7 (22-7) 197 - No. 11 Hudson Taylor (MD) fall over John Griswold, 4:01 (28-7) HWT - Patrick Gilmore (MD) dec. Jared Campbell, 5-0 (31-7) CENTRAL MICHIGAN 36, MARYLAND 6 125 - No. 13 Luke Smith (CMU) dec. Brendan Byrne, 3-2 (0-3) 133 - Conor Beebe (CMU) dec. No. 16 Stephen Bell, 3-2 (0-6) 141 - Eric Kruger (CMU) tech. fall Jon Kohler, 19-3 (0-11) 149 - Brandon Carter (CMU) dec. Eric Medina, 10-3 (0-14) 157 - Tyler Grayson (CMU) dec. Brian Letters, 6-2 (0-17) 165 - No. 18 Trevor Stewert (CMU) major dec. Mike McGill, 11-3 (0-21) 174 - No. 5 Brandon Sinnott (CMU) dec. No. 7 Mike Letts, 3-1 (0-24) 184 - No. 7 Christian Sinnott (CMU) inj. Default Josh Haines (0-30) 197 - No. 11 Hudson Taylor (MD) fall over Vincenzo DiDona (6-30) HWT - Hafeez Qureshi (CMU) wins by forfeit (6-36) Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/235-wrestling-shocks-no-5-michigan-wins-two-of-three-at-northeast-duals Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/236-review-of-all-star-classic DISCLAIMER: I realize it is a little last to publish this journal. However, everybody who tried to watch the All Star Classic knows that the last two and a half matches were cut out of the live webcast. I’ve been waiting to put this up in case I could somehow see the rebroadcast and redo the journal. However, because of some technical difficulties of my own I can’t view the archived matches, so I’m going to have to send it in as is. Here we are, live from Lafayette College. I’m sitting in front of my computer waiting to watch this year’s All Star Classic. In a genius idea, it is being held at the University of Oregon, which I think really sticks it to the powers that be and tries to send a message. Good decision. Tonight should be entertaining, the fact that it is an exhibition should mean some guys really open up and try some things, at least that’s what I’m hoping for. I’m keeping a running journal, which will be a minute by minute account of observations and comments while watching the web cast. It’s a formula used quite successfully by ESPN’s Bill Simmons, who I hope won’t sue me for plagiarism. Anyway, let’s get to the journal. 9:59 I signed up a half an hour ago, hopefully that helps with the web cast. I know people have had problems with these in the past, but I’m thinking that signing up early will alleviate any headaches. I watched some of the first two exhibitions, but my feed cut out after that. I think that happened to everybody, as it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to show 20 minutes of dead air. 10:01 I still don’t have any video. However, the LIVESPORTSVIDEO written across the screen is in a relatively cool font, so I guess that’s a small victory. Also, Thematforums.com has completely shut down due to traffic. Who says nobody cares about wrestling? 10:06 I’m starting to get antsy. I’ve tried logging out and back in but still I get nothing but a blank screen. Here’s hoping they’re running late. Events like this never start on time anyway. Plus the text updates at Intermat haven’t started either, so I think I’m okay. Jason Bryant is usually very much on top of things. His pre-classic blog is very well written for those of you who want to go back and take a look. I’ve read it four times already while waiting. 10:11 Still working under the assumption that it hasn’t started yet. Instead of a blank screen though, they could give me some pre-match commentary, maybe set the stage a little bit. It’d be a little more entertaining than a blank screen. Wrestling manages to shoot itself in the foot more often than not. 10:15 The worst part about this is waiting here in front of my computer like an idiot, knowing that I’ve already paid five bucks, so now I’m completely at the mercy of this website. 10:18 I’m reading Intermat’s text updates from Hofstra-Penn State from Saturday. I love these because of the extra little tidbits that always get added in. For example, apparently Bubba Jenkins’ mom apparently is a vocal presence at her sons matches. It’s the little things that make their coverage great. 10:21 And it’s official, I’m missing Jayson Ness of Minnesota against Paul Donahue of Nebraska. It’s disappointing because now that Troy Nickerson from Cornell is out, people have been anointing Ness the champion left and right, which I’m sure doesn’t sit well with your defending national champion Paul Donahue. I’d like to see him send a message. I didn’t think it was possible, but he seems to be getting less respect than Joe Dubuque did defending a title. 10:27 We have our first video of the night. Donahue has already defeated Ness, which I’m sure the Minnesota people are not happy about. Maybe they’ll actually have to work for their team title this March. Video comes in during 133 which is Hofstra’s Lou Ruggirello versus Minnesota’s Mack Reiter, no score in the middle of the first. 10:28 This is the first I’ve seen Ruggirello wrestle. His legs look like my forearm. There’s not much to the kid. Reiter, on the other hand, is a big boy for 33. By the way, although I do have video, there is no sound or commentary, no clock, and no scoreboard. Kind of a budget operation. 10:29 Ruggirello takes Reiter down with :16 seconds left in the first. A wise man once said matches are won on the edge of the mat and at the end of periods. 10:31 I think that the Ruggirello-Ben Ashmore debates from their senior year have cooled down a little. It’s always funny how things like that turn out. Out of high school, Ashmore was the clear selection for best in the country at 119. Now Oklahoma State fans are clamoring for Tyler Shinn to come back down to 125 so he can take Ashmore’s spot in the lineup. Meanwhile, Ruggirello is in the All Star Classic. 10:32 Mack is really slow off the whistle. I think his new scouting report on Ruggirello is “do not go on the mat under any circumstances” which neutralized Mack’s best weapon, his cradle. By the way, Ruggirello just got out from under in 4 seconds. He rode Mack for the entire two minutes, so much for seeing great mat wrestling both ways. 10:34 Neither guy is doing much to change levels, just pushing on each other in tie ups. I made fun of Ruggirello earlier for being skinny, but he’s incredibly long. Weird body type, he’s going to be very tough to beat. 10:35 There are 35 seconds left and Mack is going to need a miracle. And there it is! No, Mack tries for what would be a beautiful inside trip to make this interesting, but Ruggirello counters it for 2, final is 6-0. I’m glad Mack didn’t score at the end, he was pretty much dominated the whole match, no way he should have pulled that out, no matter how dangerous he is. 10:36 Up next we have Nathan Morgan from Oklahoma State and Charles Griffin from Hofstra. Who would have thought that Hofstra would have back to back guys in the All Star event? That’s a really a testament to Tom Ryan. Griffin is probably the most underrated star in the country, and has been since high school. 10:38 My video is gone again. The picture froze; I have no idea what’s happening. I’m going to try and log back in. This is a nightmare 10:42 And we’re back! The score is 4-3 Morgan, your guess is as good as mine as to how it happened. Thanks guys at Livesportsvideo. 10:43 Griffin is a lot bigger than I remember; he must be killing himself to get down to 141. Meanwhile, Morgan looks like he’s 13. He also looks like way to nice of a kid to be a wrestler. 10:44 Great shot by Griffin at the end of the second that Morgan fights off to keep a lead going into the third. This really looks like a college match. Tons of counter wrestling, and two guys that look big enough to be college athletes. Not a knock on Ruggirello and Reiter, but watching the littler guys in college still reminds me of really good high school wrestlers. 141 and up you can usually really see a size difference. 10:47 The guys in the background look miserable. Maybe they’re just getting in the zone, but I figured this would be a fun event to take part it. I can’t really tell who it is, but I think one of them is Wisconsin’s Craig Henning. 10:48 End of the period, Morgan still leading by one. Sixteen seconds left and Morgan is coming around and is going to reverse Griffin to win. Oh my, Griffin takes Morgan to his back instead, then rolls him back and tilts him for another 3. Six points in the last 15 seconds to win by Griffin, great finish. Matches are won on the edge and at the end of periods. The only question is, why go for the home run there Morgan? He had the reversal, but it looked like he was hunting for back points too. Not necessary. 10:50 This is one of the matches I’ve really been waiting for, Minnesota’s Dustin Schlatter and Michigan’s Josh Churella. I want to see if the new and improved Dustin Schlatter is for real. I hope he opens it up and puts on a show like the Schlatter of old. 10:51 Churella lets up out of his stance for just a second, and Schlatter manages to shoot and take him down. Talk about taking advantage of mistakes. When he wants to be, Dustin Schlatter is scary good. He cuts Churella loose and they’re back to their feet. It’s almost pointless to shoot on Schlatter. It looks like Churella is getting good looks, but he can’t so much as touch Schlatter’s leg. Wow. 10:52 I’m not sure why Schlatter is cutting Churella to start the period. At least work on top a little, you know Churella will ride for a while next period and he should at least try to make it tougher to earn riding time. Every second counts. Now we’re getting the Schlatter of old, just happy to sit on a lead. Ask Gregor Gillespie how that works out for him. I admired his defense last period, but now he’s just shutting down. 10:54 Michigan has awesome singlets. Very classy. Churella looks sharp. 10:55 Third period and Churella is working his cross-body ride. I love the one foot in rule in college, it extends the mat a ton. It would improve high school wrestling a lot. So many potential takedowns are killed off by going out. I think it helps to cure the growing stalling problem too if it’s tough to skirt out of bounds. And Churella is brutal on top. He seems to be the forgotten man in this weight class, despite the fact he’s a returning finalist. He’ll be in the thick of things at the end. 10:56 Churella just misses riding time, Schlatter is out after 55 seconds. That would have made things interesting. At least Schlatter would have needed to wrestle. 10:57 Schlatter is done for the night; he’ll hang on for the next minute and walk away with a 3-2 win. It’s amazing how much things change. Schlatter-Esposito I is one of my favorite matches of all time because it pits two of the slickest kids I’ve ever seen against each other. Schlatter is a totally different wrestler now. Part of it is that he’s too good defensively for his own good. Maybe he didn’t learn his lesson last year at NCAA’s, because he’s going to find out the hard way again that he needs to score to win. 10:59 The other match I’m dying to see, Mike Poeta versus Craig Henning. Poeta walks around like he has a screw loose, which usually means he’s going to win. He’s awesome on his feet, and I can’t wait to see him unleash his double. 11:00 Wait for it… 11:01 Wait for it… 11:02 BOOM! Blast double by Poeta, takes Henning down hard. Henning tries to funk out a little bit and puts himself in a pretty compromised position. Ref slaps the mat, Poeta sticks Henning in a little over two minutes. He is really explosive. Obviously that is not indicative of how all their matches will go, Craig Henning is a very good wrestler, but Poeta looked fired up. I love watching this kid wrestle. I hope Dustin Schlatter was watching. 11:04 It’s intermission now. I just checked the text updates at Intermat and they aren’t working either. Maybe the connection in the gym is bad, which takes some of the heat off of livesportsvideo. I’ll try to be a little less critical. 11:13 We’re just about to get started again, Roger Kish is warming up alone on the mat sporting his Minnesota Wrestling crew neck sweatshirt. I don’t think they make hoods in Minnesota. Last year I was at the Southern Scuffle, and that seemed to be the clothing article of choice for the entire team. 11:14 First match after intermission is Eric Tannenbaum from Michigan against Patrick Pitsch from Arizona State. Right away this is an entertaining match. Tannenbaum is taking awesome shots, but just can’t seem to get something together. I can’t stress enough how aesthetically pleasing this match is. They got the memo that this is an exhibition and are going all out. Both guys are getting really good scoring opportunities, and both guys are counter wrestling really well. There is way too much action for no score. 11:18 Pitsch is taking shots from waaaay out. He covers tons of ground every time. This is the first I’ve seen him wrestle, he looks very good. 11:19 Tannenbaum muscles his way for a takedown. It’s amazing that his has been such a slick match, but the first takedown is Tannenbaum just bulling his way through Pitsch. 11:21 Tannenbaum is really improved on the mat. I have no idea how he was at 149 two years ago, he is giant for 165. He punishes Pitsch from top and bulls his way to a 4-0 win. Both of these guys could really give Mark Perry of Iowa problems this year. The question is, can they out swagger him? Perry wins because he’s very good and very confident, especially as a defending champ. Tannenbaum and Pitsch are going to have to match that confidence. 11:23 Before I even mention the competitors at 174, Navy has two piece singlets complete with sleeves. Are you kidding me? Of all places I would think that Navy would stick to tradition. They look awful. Matt Stolpinski is the Naval Academy’s competitor. He’s wrestling Keith Gavin from Pittsburgh. 11:24 The service academies should produce incredible wrestlers. I kind of worry about national security when I see them get beat. However, Gavin looks really really good. I take back what I said about him in my column this week; he deserves to be at least one of the favorites. His run last year was no fluke. 11:25 The big guys mat wrestling has been much better than the little guys. Gavin and Tannenbaum both are really active on top. That’s a pleasant surprise, usually the bigger guys just slug it out on their feet. 11:28 Stolpinski tucks in his shirt. I can’t stress enough how horrible those uniforms look. Somebody should be dishonorably discharged for that. 11:30 Gavin has dominated this match so far, yet it’s only 4-3. Wrestling is weird that way. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Stolpinski hit something late and pull this out. 11:31 Stolpinski gets a low single called off for potentially dangerous. That looked like his shot to turn this match around. Sure enough, Gavin is in deep and scores to make it 7-3, put this one in the books. 11:32 Stolpinski changes levels nicely, but can’t finish his shot and Gavin counters for the match to end 9-4. Gavin is from not far from where I live, yet I had never heard of him in high school. He came out of nowhere last year and gave Ben Askren his best match of the year in finals. He looked like the real deal tonight. 11:33 This is the most anticipated match up of the night. Roger Kish of Minnesota wrestles Jake Varner of Iowa State in the only match up of #1 and #2 ranked wrestlers in the country. Kish clearly has revenge on his mind after losing last year to Varner in NCAA semifinals. 11:34 Jake Varner is LONG. Big lanky kid with boats for feet. Kish simply can’t get in on shots. For such an explosive kid, Kish seems to have no answer for Varner’s length. Every time I’ve seen Kish wrestle he’s a scoring machine, so this is odd. I wonder if Jake Herbert is sitting in front of his computer somewhere and laughing. A title at 184 this year should come with an asterisk. Not saying these both aren’t great wrestlers, but Jake Herbert toys with both of him. He’s in a different stratosphere. 11:36 Incredible ankle pick by Varner, wonder how many times a day Cael does that to him in practice. It looks like the boy is learning. However, an absolute WOW moment from Roger Kish to get out of it. The counters tonight have been unbelievable. That’s what really separates top level college wrestlers. All these flurries have led to no points in the first. 11:38 Kish starts on bottom and simply cannot get away from Varner. Varner looks to have really separated himself, Kish has no answer for his size. 11:39 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11:40 My screen is completely frozen. Roger Kish is waiting for the restart, Varner is coming back to the center of the mat, and my video feed is dead. This is a debacle. 11:50 I’ve given up hope of seeing the last three matches. Apparently there were fireworks after Kish-Varner, I’m sorry I missed that. I’m not a happy camper. This is ridiculous. Once again, wrestling manages to shoot itself in the foot. What was otherwise a pretty good evening has been ruined quite nicely. I’m going. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/236-review-of-all-star-classic Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/229-huskers-hold-off-lehigh-for-28-13-win Lincoln – The Husker wrestling team opened their home schedule with a 28-13 dual victory over a persistent Lehigh squad on Friday at the NU Coliseum in front of 828 fans. Nebraska, ranked No. 14 in the nation, tangled with the Mountain Hawks into the eighth match of the night. David Craig scored a 9-4 decision over NU’s Andy Johnson at 184 pounds to pull Lehigh within two as LU looked for the upset. Sophomore Levi Wofford went down early in his 197-pound match and the Huskers looked to be on the ropes. Wofford collected himself to take the lead with a dramatic takedown with three seconds left in the first period and crank up the Husker’s momentum with a 13-4 major decision win over LU’s Alex Iacocca. Wofford’s win stretched the lead back to five and rousing victories by senior Jon May at heavyweight and junior Paul Donahoe at 125 capped the dual with three straight wins and a 15-point win for NU. Nebraska found the Mountain Hawks to be a worthy adversary early in the dual. Lehigh jumped out to a 4-0 lead when Kevin Vinh recorded a 10-2 major decision over the Huskers’ Austin Baier to start the dual at 133 pounds. Junior Robert Sanders tied the match at four with a 14-4 major decision at 141 as the Huskers won the next two matches behind sophomore Jordan Burroughs at 149 and junior Chris Oliver at 157 to stretch the lead to 12-4. Lehigh asserted themselves back into the dual with a Mike Galante pin of Nebraska’s Stephen Dwyer at 165 and cut the Huskers’ down to two. Junior Brandon Browne gained NU some breathing room with an 11-5 decision over LU’s Alex Caruso at 174, but Lehigh responded with Craig’s win over Johnson. Nebraska won the next three matches and Donahoe put an exclamation point on the dual at 125 pounds. Donahoe pinned LU’s Mitch Berger in 1:29 to improve to 2-0 in his title defense. The Huskers travel to the talent-filled Kaufman-Brand Open in Omaha Saturday. The majority of NU’s squad will compete in the one-day open tournament; with action beginning at 9 a.m. Donahoe will skip the Kaufman-Brand to prepare for the All-Star Classic in Eugene, Ore., on Monday. Flowrestling http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/229-huskers-hold-off-lehigh-for-28-13-win Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.flowrestling.org/articles/view/228-wish-list-for-the-2007-2008-wrestling-season Sure, this is a cheap, gimmicky column. Everybody seems to write top ten lists to preview a season. But these are the things in each weight class that I really want to see. Obviously I want to see great wrestling. More often than not, college wrestling delivers that. But to step out of its niche, there are things in each weight class that can help the sport as a whole. The athletic heavyweight, a better relationship with football, the best rivalry in sport, expansion of programs outside the Midwest, all are things that can slowly start to be accomplished in a variety of classes this season. I want to see exciting guys do well. I want to see some in