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126lbs Jim Martin (PSU) vs Brad Penrith (IOWA) 1988 NCAA Finals

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⋅ May, 13 2009 | Coverage created by Cliff Fretwell

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About Jim Martin

Organization:	Penn State
Current School:	Pennsylvania State University-penn State Abington
College:	Pennsylvania State University
Bio:	Jim Martin represents the prototype for Penn State wrestlers as he excelled both on and off the mat during his Penn State career. He was a four-time All-American (1986-89)-winning a national championship… + See More + Jim Martin represents the prototype for Penn State wrestlers as he excelled both on and off the mat during his Penn State career. He was a four-time All-American (1986-89)-winning a national championship… + See More - See Less - Jim Martin represents the prototype for Penn State wrestlers as he excelled both on and off the mat during his Penn State career. He was a four-time All-American (1986-89)-winning a national championship in 1988 and finishing second, third and fourth in the country during his other years of competition. A two year team captain, he also holds the Penn State record for most victories (155) and is second (to Andy Matter) in overall winning percentage (93.4% 155-9-4). Jim's talent and work ethic also led him to success in the classroom-his overall GPA was 3.95 and he was twice named GTE Academic All-American of the Year (1988 and 1999). After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree from Penn State, Jim completed medical school at Penn State's Hershey Medical Center and is now a physician at "University Orthopedics" in State College, Pa.

#23	Matt October 8 at 6:00pm nice to see jim martin and the bio is nice. he was very deceiving because he always looked like he was 12 years old and might have gotten stuffed into his locker in junior high. reply
#22	Anonymous Coward October 3 at 2:49am great match but i AM STILL DYING TO SEE BRINZER PLEEEEASE reply
#21	Eddie Jayne October 2 at 7:14pm I was 11 years old when I attended this NCAA in Ames, Iowa with my dad. Sitting next to me on the plane flight to Cleveland was Jimmy Martin. He was fresh off his NCAA title. He put down the table in front of him and pulled out a textbook about 1.5 inches thick. For most of the flight he was reading and hiliting his text. He is currently a doctor in the Penn State area. reply
#20	Anonymous Coward October 2 at 10:01am quick question said: “why do some wrestlers set up on bottom the way martin does? i noticed steve brown did that against metcalf, too. what's the rationale? thanks in advance.” I learned that refs position as a junior in h.s.,five years prior to this match. It puts your hips right on the mat and for me it made it harder for top guy to break you over. Also with top guy driving you forward I would plant bent leg knee into the mat and I would pop up right to my feet. Now this was many moons ago and I never had anyone right on the right side, but I really liked this position and found it quite successful. reply
#19	Rick October 2 at 9:08am 1st you get stuck with 10 seconds left and then you give up two back points with 25 seconds left. WTH Penrith? reply
#18	KEN October 1 at 7:48pm how big was penrith compared to martin. looks like penrith sucked down from 155 and martin from 130. great match. reply
#17	Dckundr October 1 at 7:21pm remember it from 1988.....Martin was my camp counsler at West Point after his freshman year and 4th in nation at 118....looked like he was 12. Did not even shave yet. Was jumping up and down in my Living room when I first watched it. reply
#16	JLS October 1 at 7:01pm Let's give J. Martin credit. He is Doctor (Dr.) Jim Martin. No small feat to be a 4X AA, 1X Champ with that work load at school. reply
#15	Red Dog October 1 at 6:21pm Lee Roper said: “From Lee Roper: Great match Cliff, I'd never seen it before, thanks for making me a better coach today.” Are you related to Stanley Roper? reply
#14	Quick Question October 1 at 5:35pm why do some wrestlers set up on bottom the way martin does? i noticed steve brown did that against metcalf, too. what's the rationale? thanks in advance. reply
#13	Quality October 1 at 3:05pm the quality of this video is so bad, i really would not recommend watching it simply due to that reason reply
#12	M.A.W.S. October 1 at 3:00pm I think Brad Penrith lost because he had white headgear, black singlet, blue kneepads, and red shoes. OMG reply
#11	Cliff Fretwell October 1 at 2:28pm Thanks, the video of Abas I got from Coach Ramstetter at Adams college. reply
#10	Johann Gerlach October 1 at 2:25pm Insane!! Soooo demoralizing to be in the lead and start the 3rd period on bottom. You figure you've got it wrapped up, and you have riding time? Done right? Riding time lost, a vine to a cheap tilt for the NF, bingo! Fabulous wrestling by Martin. Gotta love a sport where you're literally NEVER out of a match. Cards against him and Martin pulls it out. Fabulous find Guru! P.S. Your vid of Abas, I've been able to forward to my team to help describe and promote a clinic in our area with the very same, Professor Abas of the low single. Love it! Keep it up! reply
#9	Lee Roper October 1 at 1:11pm Great match Cliff, I'd never seen it before, thanks for making me a better coach today. reply
#8	Dan Chen October 1 at 1:03pm Penrith seemed to give up after being turned instead of going crazy and trying to escape reply
#7	Real Deal October 1 at 12:47pm Two great wrestlers, great match, thanks FLO! reply
#6	Mtm October 1 at 12:11pm great comeback reply
#5	Ohiokid October 1 at 11:46am do you have royce alger vs kevin jackson? reply
#4	Whmwolverine October 1 at 11:34am Still remember this match, I was in high school and was a yearly visitor to the NCAA tournament and Jimmy Martin was my favorite wrestler, he was so tough on top, Penrith was a great competitor as well. reply
#3	Twilly October 1 at 11:29am That dang writing on the screen obstructs the last action sequence. reply
#2	Charles Harrison October 1 at 11:29am Excellent post. This is my all-time favorite match. Two evenly wrestlers, NCAA finals, with an ending that could only be scripted. Always exciting to watch. reply
#1	Cliff Fretwell October 1 at 11:06am Another NCAA finals battle amongst greats. Penrith an Iowa wrestling legend still coaching in Iowa sporting a luscious stash and mullet and Martin the workman grinder that just finds a way to win on the biggest wrestling stage in short time. reply

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126lbs Jim Martin (PSU) vs Brad Penrith (IOWA) 1988 NCAA Finals

Penrith the current head coach at UNI won the 126-pound national championship at Iowa in 1986 as a sophomore, then placed second at 126 in 1987 and 1988. Martin was a four-time All-American (1986-89)-winning a national championship in 1988 and finishing second, third and fourth in the country during his other years of competition.
May 13, 2009
Level: college
Weight Class: 126

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126lbs Jim Martin (PSU) vs Brad Penrith (IOWA) 1988 NCAA Finals

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