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Wrestling History – # 5

1 } – Hugo Otopalik – Wrestler, Coach, Organizer & Booster
By Don Sayenga and Jairus K. Hammond
Hugo Otopalik, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in the Charter Class of 1976, was the first collegiate wrestling star to go on to become a great collegiate coach.

At the age of 25, he played in the backfield of the fabulous 1915 Nebraska football team, the first undefeated Cornhusker team. He and fellow back Dick Rutherford also carried superstar status when they appeared on the mats for Dr. Raymond Clapp’s wrestling squad. …. rest of story at … https://nwhof.org/blog/otopalik-was-wrestler-coach-organizer-booster/?mc_cid=6299171a9e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – I Was Ready to Help Fight the Pandemic. Then I Got Sick Myself
As a surgeon, I anticipated seeing Covid-19 through the eyes of a medical professional. But being a patient was a different matter.
In 2016, Dr. David Hirsch, a maxillofacial surgeon, performed pro bono reconstructive surgery on Dustin E. Kirby, a Navy corpsman who was struck in the face by a bullet while serving in a Marine Corps infantry battalion in Iraq in 2006. In March he contracted Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. While recovering at home he shared the experience of his infection, and what he learned from it, by narrating to C.J. Chivers, who traced Dustin Kirby’s medical journey in a book, “The Fighters.”
When the coronavirus was spreading in China, Iran and Europe, Lenox Hill Hospital, where I’m the chief of maxillofacial surgery, was getting ready. I was impressed; they were on it. They were saying, “The disease is coming and it is coming fast.” …. rest of story at … https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/24/magazine/surgeon-covid-diary.html?mc_cid=9b182d31f3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Wrestling part of Komac family’s DNA
(Editor’s note: Cascade Collegiate Conference media release)
With COVID-19 putting live sporting events on hold, the Cascade Collegiate Conference wanted to take the time to highlight families within our #ThisIsTheCCC community. Many of our member institutions have administration, coaches and student-athletes family members competing together, making the CCC truly a family affair.
CORVALLIS, Ore.– Steve Komac has been coaching for over 25 years, long before his sons were born and people used to ask him if he would want his kids to get into wrestling some day. “I would reply, ‘Oh, I don’t care. They can do whatever they want,’” said Steve, who is the Interim Head Men’s Wrestling Coach at the University of Providence. “Then I had kids that were running around on the mat everyday, then they start wrestling in the living room and it just happens. I am very fortunate my kids took to wrestling and made it their own. It has been a very rewarding experience over the years.”
The Komac house was definitely a wrestling house growing up. …. rest of story at … https://www.montanasports.com/frontier-conference/wrestling-part-of-komac-familys-dna?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Kevin Jackson: My Wrestling Hero
The 14th installment of My Wrestling Hero features three-time World and Olympic champion Kevin Jackson. Now USA Wrestling’s men’s freestyle developmental coach, Jackson shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero — 1988 Olympic gold medalist Kenny Monday. 
These are Jackson’s thoughts on his wrestling hero: 
“I have so many wrestling heroes, but Kenny Monday was my guy. He’s only a couple years older than I am, but I saw him when he came down to Louisiana State and he beat one of my best friends in a match and he really hammered him. I saw Kenny at Junior Nationals when it used to be in Iowa City and Kenny was in my weight class. I wrestled a guy named Mills who went to Tennessee and ended up becoming an All-American. Mills beat me good. I think he beat me by seven or eight points. I thought he was the toughest guy I ever wrestled. Then Mills wrestled Kenny and Kenny pinned Mills in about a minute. I was so happy I didn’t have to wrestle Kenny because he had just pinned the guy who had hammered me.  …. rest of story at … https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1588908058810&twSessionId=czejqskkqy&postId=780490135&mc_cid=8266d89c28&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Hofstra Mourns The Passing Of Joel Kislin
Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra University Department of Athletics and its wrestling program mourns the passing of Joel Kislin ’73. Kislin, an All-American as a senior, passed away May 7 after a battle with cancer. He was 68. A two-time Middle Atlantic Conference champion and NCAA qualifier at Hofstra after a stellar two-year career at Luzerne Community College that saw him win a Junior College National Championship in 1971, Kislin would place third in the heavyweight class at the 1973 NCAA Championships to take home All-America accolades. He was Hofstra’s second All-American in program history. “Joel was a loyal Hofstra wrestling alumni, fan and friend.  He took great pride in being one of our first All-Americans as well as all his accolades in our singlet.  He loved checking in, was always positive, and looked to help anyway he could.  He would bring his family to events, and clearly extended his family love to our program, that he was a big part of,” said head coach Dennis Papadatos. “Myself, as well with the Hofstra wrestling program, send our deepest condolences to his entire family, …. rest of story at … https://gohofstra.com/news/2020/5/9/wrestling-wrest-hofstra-mourns-the-passing-of-joel-kislin.aspx?mc_cid=924af05634&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – #127 John Fisher – 4x All American, 183 Collegiate Wins
John Fisher is a 4x All American for Michigan, compiling an incredible 183 wins for the Wolverines.  John was also the 1992 Olympic Trials runner-up, where he took John Smith to three matches.  Enjoy folks!
This episode is brought to you by the Beat the Streets Chicago Virtual Gala, which takes place on Saturday, June 6 from 8-9 pm.  It would mean the world to me if you registered to attend the gala. No donation necessary, just come and see what we’re doing with Beat the Streets Chicago. To register, go to WrestlingChangedMyLife.com and click on the Beat the Streets tile.  …. rest of street at … https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/fisher/?mc_cid=2bb0dedacc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – American wrestling legend Baumgartner retires after 36 years of university service
American wrestling legend Bruce Baumgartner has retired from his work at Edinboro University in Pennsylvania after spending the past 36 years in various roles. Baumgartner began working at the university as an assistant wrestling coach in 1984 and was promoted six years later to the head coach position. From there, Baumgartner took on more administrative roles, being named the director of athletics in 1997 and in 2018 the assistant vice-president of university advancement. As an athlete, Baumgartner is one of the most decorated wrestlers in American history, picking up medals in four separate Olympic Games.
In his Olympic debut at Los Angeles 1984, Baumgartner won gold in the 130-kilogram freestyle category. Staying a super-heavyweight, he added a silver medal at Seoul 1988, won gold again at Barcelona 1992 and finally finishing his Olympic run by winning bronze at Atlanta 1996. … rest of story at … https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1094081/bruce-baugartner-wrestling-retire?mc_cid=2bb0dedacc&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Troy Steiner: My Wrestling Hero
The 23rd installment of My Wrestling Hero features Fresno State coach Troy Steiner. The four-time All-American and 1992 NCAA champion shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: Milo Trusty.
These are Steiner’s words on his wrestling hero:
“I’d have to say it’s probably my club coach growing up. He had so much influence and impact on us growing up, so Milo Trusty would have to be the guy. He taught me the passion of the sport. There are so many other people you could put in there that have done a lot for me but I would say he’d be the one if I had to pick one guy. …. rest of story at … https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1589681963416&twSessionId=lwsxzctdvc&postId=781997135&mc_cid=73440286e7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9 } – Nahshon Garrett: My Wrestling Hero
The 16th installment of My Wrestling Hero features NCAA champion Nahshon Garrett. The four-time All-American shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero — Jordan Burroughs. 
“My wrestling hero definitely would have to be Jordan Burroughs, without a doubt. He was the first black male wrestler I saw that I could identify with. I started wrestling late, in eight grade. I remember my sophomore year I watched a video of Jordan Burroughs and it was legitimately the first guy who looked like me who is super, super good. I never got to watch the other greats like Kevin Jackson and all the other guys but he was the first one that I saw in college do amazing things. …. rest of story at … https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1589005918626&twSessionId=jvletchfto&postId=781755135&mc_cid=4570e96a5e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Kyven Gadson: My Wrestling Hero
The 21st installment of My Wrestling Hero features Kyven Gadson. The 2015 NCAA champion shares his thoughts on his wrestling hero: His father Willie, who passed away in 2013 after a battle with cancer. 
These are Gadson’s words on his wrestling hero: 
“My wrestling hero is my dad. The reason being is because he introduced me to wrestling and he poured his life into wrestling and wrestling was something that saved his life.
“The things he looked to implement in my life with wrestling were accountability as well as a work ethic. It was a very blue-collar work ethic. My senior year of college I created that mantra for myself: Be rare. I remember going to a gym as a kid and looking around and I was the only little black kid in the gym in small-town, rural Iowa. I said to my dad, ‘Where are the other kids that look like me? …. rest of story at … https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1589465489251&twSessionId=hzxxkbcdnh&postId=781946135&mc_cid=04edd3f4d0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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International Wrestling News — # 5

1 } – WCL announces cancellation of 2020 events, same host cities for 2021
OTTAWA – Due to safety concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Wrestling Canada Lutte has cancelled the Junior / Senior and U17 / U 19 Canadian Championships, as well as the 2020 Canada Cup. Each event will be held in 2021 in the same host city that was slated to run the events in 2020. The Junior / Senior Championships will take place in London, Ont. in March, the U17 / U19 Championships & Cadet Trials will be in Edmonton in March or April, and Canada Cup will return to Calgary in June. Each event will be run in the same format as was scheduled for 2020. Dates for the three events will be announced in the coming months. …. rest of story at … https://wrestling.ca/wcl-announces-cancellation-of-2020-events-same-host-cities-for-2021/?mc_cid=eb28f2fdb6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – World Champion Morais crowned Female Wrestler of the Year, Capellan named Male Wrestler of the Year
OTTAWA – Linda Morais and Darthe Capellan have been awarded the titles of 2019 Female and Male Senior Wrestlers of the Year. In September, Morais, of Tecumseh, Ont., became World Champion at 59 kg. Morais, who trains with the Montreal Wrestling Club, defeated Liubov Ovcharova of Russia in the gold medal match with a pin to claim victory. Ovcharova appeared to be in control of the match and held a 6-1 lead at the two-minute mark. Morais, 26, scored on an exposure and was able to secure the victory by fall. …. rest of story at … https://wrestling.ca/world-champion-morais-crowned-female-wrestler-of-the-year-capellan-named-male-wrestler-of-the-year/?mc_cid=924af05634&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Dates set for 2021 Canadian Championships
OTTAWA – Wrestling Canada Lutte and local organizing committees have finalized dates for the 2021 Junior / Senior Championships and U17 / U19 & Cadet Trials.
The Junior / Senior Canadian Championships will take place from March 19 to 21, 2021 in London, Ont. The tournament will be used as a selection event for the Pan-Am and World Championships for the senior and junior age categories. The U17 / U19 & Cadet Trials are set for March 26 to 28, 2021 in Edmonton.  …. rest of story at … https://wrestling.ca/dates-set-for-2021-canadian-championships/?mc_cid=04468f0b0b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – WRESTLING THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL FOR WANNABE REFUGEE OLYMPIAN
Syrian Amir Al-Awad is grateful to wrestling. Even at his lowest moments, when grappling on a mat was far from his thoughts, the sport has remained ingrained inside. Wrestling makes you face challenges and as a wrestler I was taught to be resilient and confront life, no matter what, explained Al-Awad, whose life was sent spinning by the outbreak of civil war in Syria in 2011. “If I am thrown to the ground or hit the bottom I have to come up and start afresh.” Wrestling-obsessed since he was nine years old, the former Asian and Arab champion has come to embody this ethos. After his house was destroyed, Al-Awad and his family became internally displaced as war raged around them. The former professional sportsman was routinely arrested. …. rest of story at … https://www.olympic.org/news/wrestling-the-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-wannabe-refugee-olympian?mc_cid=3777fdd4a3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Ismael Borrero, Olympic champion wrestler, recovers from coronavirus
Ismael Borrero, a reigning Olympic and world champion Greco-Roman wrestler from Cuba, has recovered after testing positive for the coronavirus after a March competition, according to United World Wrestling. Borrero, 28, began showing coronavirus symptoms a few days after a March 17 return to Cuba from Canada, where he competed at the Pan American Championships, according to Cuban media, which reported he entered a health center in Havana. …. rest of story at … https://sports.yahoo.com/ismael-borrero-olympic-champion-wrestler-193320180.html?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – IOC Confirms Wrestling’s Qualification Process
The International Olympic Committee Executive Committee just approved the Wrestling Qualification System for Tokyo 2020. United World Wrestling is one of the first International Federations that updated its Qualification System for Tokyo 2020. The main principles and rules will remain the same. As mentioned earlier to all the National Wrestling Federations, Morocco, Hungary and China will keep the organization of the Continental Qualifiers and Bulgaria will organize the World Qualification. We are very happy to be able to announce the next steps towards the Olympic Games for all the athletes.  …. rest of story at … https://unitedworldwrestling.org/article/ioc-confirms-wrestlings-qualification-process?mc_cid=b693ccac6a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Russia women’s wrestling coach Magomed Aliomarov loses battle with COVID-19
Magomed Aliomarov, a leader in the development of women’s wrestling in Russia, died Wednesday, after a brief battle with COVID-19. He was 67. Born in the small village of Tlyarosh in Dagestan, Aliomarov launched his lifelong involvement in the sport of wrestling as a child. After concluding his active competitive career. Aliomarov worked as a club coach in Dagestan from 1978-1992 before taking an administrative role as vice-president of the Azerbaijan Wrestling Federation from 2008 to 2017. That nation saw great success during Aliomarov’s tenure including a 2009 World Championship team title in women’s wrestling. In 2011 Aliomarov became the head coach of Azerbaijan Women’s Wrestling team, where he remained until 2015. …. rest of story at … https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23620?fbclid=IwAR0-a_ziTWPRXG7PBfGqp9awtTrZmVwhNb6pDsCMLYRkcpDagsEG33h2rjE

8 } – In Olympic sports, canceled events mean fewer member fees, which mean trouble
With their competition calendars wiped clean, Olympic organizers in the United States say the financial toll of the novel coronavirus is coming into focus, and the overall economic impact of the pandemic promises to be staggering. The national governing bodies (NGBs) that oversee the individual Olympic sports are nonprofit organizations that have seen their funding sources dry up in recent weeks as thousands of competitions and events have been canceled or postponed indefinitely. Most rely heavily on membership dues and event proceeds for revenue but have been unable to host competitions during what would normally be a busy season. Max Cobb, head of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s National Governing Bodies Council, said in an interview this week that lost revenue could reach $100 million. …. rest of story at … https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/05/07/olympic-sports-canceled-events-mean-fewer-member-fees-which-mean-trouble/?mc_cid=8266d89c28&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9 } – Could N.J. native James Green upset Dake, Burroughs to claim Olympic wrestling spot?
By Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Much of the wrestling community is looking forward to a Jordan Burroughs vs. Kyle Dake showdown at the U.S. Olympic Trials – which were postponed from early April to sometime next year because of coronavirus precautions and the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021. But there’s a wrestler who, all like Burroughs, hails from New Jersey, attended the University of Nebraska, still trains in Lincoln and is hoping to change the narrative on who represents the United States in the Tokyo Olympics at 74 kg. James Green, Willingboro’s first state champion and a four-time All-American, is a two-time world medalist at 70 kg and his silver medal in 2017 helped the United States to a team title for the first time in over two decades. But with only six freestyle weights at the Olympics instead of 10 in the other three years, Green either had to drop down to 65 kg, which he did for the 2016 Olympic Trials, or go up to 74. …. rest of story at … https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2020/05/could-nj-native-james-green-upset-dake-burroughs-to-claim-olympic-wrestling-spot.html?mc_cid=8266d89c28&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – FIRST PITCHES: A witness to the rise of J’den Cox’s star
How do you know you’re covering a future superstar athlete?
The answer, simply, is that you don’t.
My first assignment at the Columbia Missourian was covering high school wrestling, which isn’t necessarily the most sought-after beat at the Missourian. But then I met a 14-year-old freshman at Hickman by the name of J’Den Cox. I knew he was something special, but I had no idea he would eventually become one of the greatest athletes Missouri has ever seen. Many people now know Cox for his fun-loving attitude and his long list of accomplishments on the wrestling mat — three individual NCAA national championships while at Missouri, a Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medal and 2018 and 2019 world championships. …. rest of story at … https://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/mizzou_sports/first-pitches-a-witness-to-the-rise-of-jden-coxs-star/article_38a64fe6-864b-11ea-bbf7-6b66cb07d866.html?mc_cid=9dee3504ef&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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Javon Armstrong named 2020 Lee Carroll Award winner

            Undefeated State Champion Javon Armstrong of Pamlico County High School has been named the 2020 Lee Carroll Award recipient.  Armstrong collected his 2nd state title in three championship finals all in the 1-A 285 pounds weight class in the past three seasons.   The 22nd Lee Carroll Award is for excellence in athletics, academics, and sportsmanship in eastern North Carolina.

            Last year State Champion Aaron Bancroft of Wilson Fike High School was presented the 21st Lee Carroll Award.  The TakeDown Report Editor, Martin Fleming and Lee Carroll look forward to presenting this award at an appropriate time and setting later this year.  An earlier presentation was postponed due to the difficulties in scheduling meetings and assemblies due to the CoVID-19 health crisis

            Lee Carroll started wrestling his sophomore year when Tarboro High School re-started the sport in 1992 with Butch Sadler as his coach.  Lee won 112 matches in just 3 years with the Vikings.  Lee was state runner-up his junior year before becoming a record setting undefeated state champion in 1995 with a (50-0) record.  Lee went on to start four years at North Carolina State qualifying for the Nationals 3 times.  Lee has taught engineering graphics at N.C. State as an adjunct professor and has his own interactive design agency, Forged Media, in Raleigh.  He has been recognized and inducted in the Tarboro High Athletic Hall of Fame.

            Brothers Christian and Timothy Decatur of Rosewood tied for this award as top-level underclassmen wrestlers in 2018.  Other previous award winners include Jaqwuez Norman of Farmville Central (2017), Kaleb Taylor of Rosewood (2016), Wilson Smith of Rocky Mount (2015 & 2014), Angel Najar of North Pitt (2013), Alexander Knight and Jacineto Williamson of Rocky Mount in 2012, Chris Fess of Beddingfield and Tamaris Lane of Nash Central in 2011, Chandler Phillips of Rocky Mount (2010), Landon Lucas of SW Edgecombe (2009), Corey Smith (2008) and Eric Sutton (2007) of Tarboro, Zach Shearin and Paul Horner (2006) and Pat Anstead (2004) of Southern Nash, Jimmy McNamara (2005) of Wilson Hunt and Sammi Hadi (2003) of SW Edgecombe.

            The TakeDown Report has promoted amateur wrestling for over 20 years in eastern North Carolina reporting wrestling results and encouraging media coverage of the sport.  Fleming noted, “We desire to encourage wrestlers and teams in this area to realize the hard work, determination and discipline it takes to be a top notch wrestler,” he added.   The TakeDown Report sponsors the Award. Contact the TDR at martinkfleming@gmail.com  or call (252) 883-3311.   Fans are invited to check our blog at https://takedownreport.wordpress.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/The-TakeDown-Report-235098404048/ or on Twitter Martin Fleming‏ @MFlemdog.

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Looking to Next Season (#3)

1 } – RUDIS Wrestling Podcast #151: Interview with NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer
On today’s episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan is joined by National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Executive Director Mike Moyer. Dernlan and Moyer break down who the NWCA serves, how it is structured, and the ways in which it betters the sport of wrestling. Moyer provides an administrative point of view on how the Coronavirus has impact college athletics, as well as institutions in general. Moyer suggests a full restructuring of the institution of college athletics in order to preserve Olympic sporting programs and provides details of how the NWCA is working with other coaches associations in order to advocate for the preservation of Olympic sports as the NCAA prepares to make a decision which could lead to catastrophic cuts across all sports.
As colleges and universities across the country begin to close their doors, and those which remain open looking to conserve funds by cutting athletics programs, Dernlan and Moyer caution against underestimating the value of community support. …. rest of story at … https://therudis.com/rudis-wrestling-podcast-151-interview-with-nwca-executive-director-mike-moyer/?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – OHIO STATE COMMITMENT PADDY GALLAGHER NAMED 2020 MARK ZIMMER MOST OUTSTANDING WRESTLER BY THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION
Ohio State’s marquee recruit in the Class of 2021 just picked up another honor: St. Edward’s junior Padraic (Paddy) Gallagher was honored with the 2020 Mark Zimmer Most Outstanding Wrestler award by the Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association.
Gallagher went 33-1 at 160 pounds, and was pegged as the favorite to win a second state title prior to the cancellation of this year’s state tournament. Through three seasons he’s compiled a record of 85-10, qualified for the state tournament three years running, and won the 160-pound championship a year ago. …. rest of story at … https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-wrestling/2020/04/113677/ohio-state-commitment-paddy-gallagher-named-2020-mark-zimmer-most-outstanding-wrestler-by-the-ohio-high-school?mc_cid=78e39ca524&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } -Drexel Wrestling Adds 10 for 2020-21 Season
PHILADELPHIA – Head Coach of Wrestling Matt Azevedo announced today the addition of 10 wrestlers for the upcoming 2020-21 season. The incoming crop of Dragons features a pair of state champions.  
“The class of 2020 is a very strong group,” Azevedo said. “They will add a lot of talent, depth and character to our already accomplished roster. I feel that Drexel Wrestling is on the cusp of making another jump as a team on the national level and the class of 2020 will play a big role in our future success.”  
Elijah Anthony
Elijah Anthony competed for Blair Academy in Blair Township, N.J. – a national power in prep wrestling. He wrestled to a third-place finish at prep nationals and will compete at heavyweight for Drexel. …. rest of story at … https://drexeldragons.com/news/2020/5/1/wrestling-adds-10-for-2020-21-season.aspx?mc_cid=d92f731bd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Liam Cronin Joins Husker Wrestling Program
LINCOLN — The Nebraska wrestling team added a highly-touted transfer on May 16 when Head Coach Mark Manning announced that Liam Cronin will join the Huskers for the 2020-21 season. Cronin, a 125-pounder, comes to Nebraska after spending the first three seasons of his collegiate career at Indiana. Cronin has 41 collegiate victories to his credit, including 17 during the 2019-20 campaign on his way to a fifth-place finish at the 2020 Big Ten Championships. Cronin’s performance earned him an automatic bid to the 2020 NCAA Wrestling Championships, but he never had the chance to take the mat as the championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cronin went 9-3 overall against dual competition as a junior, with a 6-3 mark in Big Ten dual matches, including ranked victories over then-No. 5 Devin Schroder (Purdue) and then-No. 15 Nico Aguilar (Rutgers). …. rest of story at … https://huskers.com/news/2020/5/16/liam-cronin-joins-husker-wrestling-program.aspx?mc_cid=588b1d30ac&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – Sun Devil Wrestling Signs Three to 2020-21 Roster
TEMPE, Ariz. – The Sun Devil wrestling team has signed a trio of prospects to National Letters of Intent (NLI), announced by head coach Zeke Jones.  
Lou Fincher (Free State), David Palosika (Mountain Pointe) and Ricky Roberto (Hillgrove) have all made their commitment to compete for the Sun Devils and attend ASU in 2020. The trio will join transfer Michael McGee and California prospect Jesse Vasquez to a team that will be replacing five senior wrestlers who graduated this past season. …. rest of story at … https://thesundevils.com/news/2020/5/6/sun-devil-wrestling-signs-three-to-2020-21-roster.aspx?mc_cid=6299171a9e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Iowa wrestler Michael Kemerer determined heading into final year as a Hawkeye
After missing out on nationals the last two seasons, Michael Kemerer is determined to make his sixth year as a Hawkeyes count.
For Iowa wrestling’s Michael Kemerer, 2019-20 was shaping up to be a comeback season for the ages. After missing the entirety of 2018-19 with knee and shoulder injuries, Kemerer hit the mat in a new weight class for the Hawkeyes. At 174 pounds, Kemerer finished the season 15-1. His only loss came to Penn State’s Mark Hall during the final round of the Big Ten Championships. The body of work Kemerer had put together on the season earned him the second seed in his weight class for the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Unfortunately, he never got the chance to avenge his loss and compete for a national championship. …. rest of story at … https://dailyiowan.com/2020/05/05/iowa-wrestler-michael-kemerer-determined-heading-into-final-year-as-a-hawkeye/?mc_cid=ffdd6be49b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – What will Rutgers wrestling’s 2021 lineup look like? Here’s our early projection
A big addition. An unexpected return. Several new recruits. Rutgers wrestling may have had its season cut short by the coronavirus pandemic, but its offseason has been a busy one so far amid the shutdown. While there will always be questions about what would have happened at the NCAA Championships before the abrupt halt, the Scarlet Knights got through their transition season – it wasn’t quite rebuilding, but it was close – quite well in hindsight. …. rest of story at … https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2020/05/what-will-rutgers-wrestlings-2021-lineup-look-like-heres-our-early-projection.html?mc_cid=ffdd6be49b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Franklin & Marshall Wrestling Welcomes Class of 2024
LANCASTER, Pa. – Franklin & Marshall wrestling coach Mike Rogers announced the program’s incoming class of 2024. The six-member group is geographically-diverse, as two student-athletes hail from Pennsylvania, along with one each from Indiana, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.  “This class has a lot of experience at the state and national level,” explained Rogers. “They have all had great amounts of success on the mat and in the classroom. We know that we are getting a hard-working group of guys that carry high athletic and academic goals.”  …. rest of story at … https://www.godiplomats.com/sports/m-wrestl/2019-20/releases/20200505kl01ls?mc_cid=6299171a9e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9 } – Ersland Adds Four to 2020 Top-25 Recruiting Class
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue wrestling head coach Tony Ersland announced the addition of four more members to his 2020 recruiting class Thursday, welcoming Mitch Hutmacher, Dorian Keys, Trey Kruse and Macartney Parkinson to the Boilermaker family. The quartet pushes the Boilermakers’ list of new additions to seven as they join fall signees Gerrit Nijenhuis, Cooper Noehre and Jake Rundell, rounding out a group that has been ranked as one of the nation’s top-25 classes by three different publications.  
Ersland’s class was ranked No. 13 by FloWrestling, No. 20 by InterMat and No. 22 by MatScouts, marking his fourth top-25 ranked recruiting class in the last five seasons. “I’m incredibly pleased with this class and can’t wait for these guys to all join us on campus,” said Ersland. …. rest of story at … https://purduesports.com/news/2020/5/7/wrestling-ersland-adds-four-to-2020-top-25-recruiting-class.aspx?mc_cid=8266d89c28&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – How to Get Recruited for Wrestling
Despite all the college programs out there and all the services created to help kids get recruited I still see a lot of great athletes not getting noticed. As a college coach, I feel like I am in a unique position to talk about my process and the ways that certain kids get recruited and certain great kids fall through the cracks. …. rest of story at … https://www.pushpullwrestling.com/blog-1/how-to-get-recruited-for-wrestling?mc_cid=b693ccac6a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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