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National Wrestling Media Association announces 2017-18 awards

TDR Editor’s Notes; Good to see hard working effective journalists get some recognition for what they have done for wrestling.
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New Brighton, Minnesota — The National Wrestling Media Association has announced its annual award winners for the 2017-18 season. The NWMA is the national professional organization for journalists who cover the sport of amateur wrestling. This includes reporters, editors, publishers, webmasters, photographers, broadcasters, athletic communications professionals and other media professionals who share an interest and involvement in the sport. The organization was founded in 1989. Awards will be presented to those in attendance at the 2018 Men’s Freestyle World Cup April 7 in Iowa City. “Between the membership and the officers, we were presented with a solid group of nominees and we’re pleased to recognize these individuals not just for a job well done, but for a job well done in covering a sport that’s near and dear to everyone within the organization,” said NWMA President Jason Bryant. Rest of the Story at http://www.nationalwrestlingmedia.com/2018/04/national-wrestling-media-association-announces-2017-18-awards/

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Coaching Notes

TDR Editor’s Notes; Trying to keep up with the changes in head coaches at the college level. Here are three more.
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Coaching Notes
David Bolyard of Eastern Michigan Univ, named MAC Coach of the year. Rest of the story at wrestling-david-bolyard-named-mac-coach-of-the-year
Sam Hazewinkel named new head coach at Oklahoma City University. Rest of the story at http://www.ocusports.com/news/2018/3/28/mens-wrestling-hazelwinkel-takes-stars-coaching-reins.aspx?mc_cid=dc77a98054&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Duane Goldman retires as head coach at Indiana University. Angel Escobedo will become the 8th head coach in the school’s history. Rest of the story at
http://iuhoosiers.com/news/2018/4/5/goldman-announces-retirement-as-head-coach-of-iu-wrestling-escobedo-named-programs-eighth-head-coach.aspx?mc_cid=5cba4a7156&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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Alvernia Announces Addition Of Wrestling For 2019-20

TDR Editor’s Notes; Even if this school is well out of the Carolinas we are glad to see new programs being started and added to the opportunities for wrestlers to continue their education and to continue wrestling as well.
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Reading, Pa. (Apr. 4, 2018) – Alvernia University Athletic Director Bill Stiles announced Wednesday the addition of Wrestling as the university’s 28th varsity sport.
The national search for a head coach will begin immediately, and the Golden Wolves start competing in the winter of 2019. “We are in the heart of a wrestling hotbed with over 36,000 boys participating in high school wrestling within our primary recruiting market, encompassing almost 1500 high school programs – including all 15 schools in Berks County,” said Stiles. “The ability for us to continue strategic growth and provide additional opportunities to talented student-athletes in our region remains paramount, and wrestling provides a wonderful opportunity for us to do that.” Alvernia will be the sixth member of the Middle Atlantic Conference to sponsor varsity wrestling. Messiah College earned the 2018 MAC Championship followed by Delaware Valley, Wilkes, Lycoming, and King’s. Rest of the story at http://auwolves.com/news/2018/4/4/general-alvernia-announces-addition-of-wrestling-for-2019-20.aspx?mc_cid=5cba4a7156&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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NC State’s Michael Macchiavello Voted ACC Wrestler of the Year

TDR Editor’s Notes; Yes we are late in sharing this but it is still can be pointed out again the great season this wrestler had and the awards he earned.
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Virginia Tech’s Hunter Bolen tabbed ACC Freshman of the Year; NC State’s Pat Popolizio voted ACC Wrestling Coach of the Year
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com)—NC State senior Michael Macchiavello, Virginia Tech freshman Hunter Bolen and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio were named the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler, Freshman and Coach of the Year, the league announced Wednesday. All three awards were determined by a vote of the ACC’s six wrestling head coaches. Macchiavello, a fifth year senior from Monroe, North Carolina, capped an outstanding senior season by winning the national championship at 197 pounds. Macchiavello finished the year with a 22-3 record, including 11-2 in duals. He defeated Virginia Tech’s Jared Haught, 3-1, in the NCAA Championship finals to claim the title. Macchiavello, the NCAA fourth seed in the championship, and Haught, who was seeded third, became the first pair of ACC wrestlers to meet in the NCAA finals. Macchiavello’s national title was the 18th by an ACC wrestler and the first since former NC State standout Nick Gwiazdowski won the heavyweight crown in 2015. “We are very proud of what Michael has accomplished, both on the mat and in the classroom,” said Popolizio. “He exemplifies the mentality, work ethic, and lifestyle needed to be successful and has reaped the benefits of trusting the process. Rest of the story at http://theacc.com/news/2018/3/28/wrestling-nc-states-michael-macchiavello-voted-acc-wrestler-of-the-year.aspx?mc_cid=dc77a98054&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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All-American Justin Oliver Transfers to NC State

TDR Editor’s Note; Great to see another quality wrestler to come to North Carolina.
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Oliver was a three-time NCAA Qualifier with a 92-23 record at Central Michigan
RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio has announced the transfer of All-American Justin Oliver to the Wolfpack. A graduate transfer from Central Michigan, Oliver will have one season of eligibility remaining.
Oliver was a three-time NCAA Qualifier at 149 pounds for Central Michigan, and earned All-American honors in his redshirt-freshman season in 2016. He was seeded ninth or better in the last three NCAA Championships, falling one win short of All-American honors each of the last two seasons. For his career, he is 10-6 at the NCAAs.
“This is an exciting time for NC State Wrestling,” said Popolizio. “Justin’s experiences as a student-athlete, coupled with his already decorated wrestling resume, will have an immediate impact for Wolfpack Wrestling this upcoming season. Justin’s style mirrors our mentality, and he will be fun and exciting for Wolfpack Nation to watch.”
A Davidson, Michigan native, Oliver went a combined 92-23 at Central Michigan the last three seasons, and finished the 2017-18 campaign ranked #11 nationally in the final FloWrestling rankings.
Oliver went 28-7 this past season, and was ranked as high as #3 for six straight polls by FloWrestling. He entered the 2018 NCAA Championships as the No. 6 seed, and went 3-2. Also this past season, he won the Cliff Keen Invite and was second at the Midlands Championships.
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