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Ranking top college wrestlers of all-time

TDR Editor’s Notes ; An interesting article by Craig Sesker which is sure to stir up some disagreement and discussion among wrestling fans.
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I’ve been following the sport of wrestling since the mid-1970s. And I’ve seen my share of outstanding performers on the collegiate level. With Penn State seniors Bo Nickal and Jason Nolf finishing their standout careers as three-time NCAA champions, a frequently asked question was brought to the forefront once again.

Who are the best collegiate wrestlers of all-time? It is a daunting and challenging task to compare so many incredible wrestlers from different eras and rank them accordingly. But it’s also fun to reflect back on some amazing careers. There is no question that John Smith, Jordan Burroughs and Bruce Baumgartner went on to accomplish incredible feats on the international level after they finished college. They would rank 1-2-3 on most people’s list of top Olympic-level wrestlers. The criteria that I used for this list is based on what wrestlers achieved during their college careers. No doubt, you won’t agree with all of my selections.  For the rest of the story and complete list at https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/21790

April 10, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized