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Wrestling History – # 20

TDR Editor’s Notes ; It is important to remember our wrestling history of great wrestlers, great teams and accomplishments. They can inspire and encourage current and future wrestlers in their efforts.
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1 } – Bobby Douglas: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Bobby Douglas. The legendary former Iowa State and Arizona State coach shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: Bill Smith and George Kovalick.
“My wrestling hero is probably Bill Smith. He helped me a great deal as a wrestler and as a coach and as a human being. He had some qualities that I thought were exceptional. First of all, if you’re going to win, you’re going to have to outwork everybody that you’re trying to beat. If you’re not willing to do that, then chances are you won’t win. You may be a winner and you may accomplish many of your goals, but the main goal was to make sure wrestlers got a fair chance at winning the gold medal at the Olympics. That was my goal because I thought if American won the gold then it would really promote and develop wrestling. He was special.
“I’d also say George Kovalick. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1600034451535&twSessionId=gflwfjeeps&postId=866479135&mc_cid=26de816f3c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – Indiana Wrestling Mourns The Loss of All-American Oliver G. Cellini
BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– Col. (Ret.) Oliver G. Cellini was an All-American wrestler and an All-American hero.
Cellini was a two-time All-American and was a member of the 1932 Indiana Wrestling National Championship Team. In 1939 Cellini was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps that would later become the U.S. Air Force.
Cellini passed away on September 12, 2020. He was 107 years old.
“We send our condolences to the Cellini family,” IU head coach Angel Escobedo said. “Oliver will be remembered for serving his country and the great success he had in the Indiana wrestling program. Oliver stands for the same things I emphasize in our program and he will never be forgotten.”
During his time in Bloomington, the Hoosier wrestling team went 24-1 (11-0 Big Ten), and won the only NCAA Championship for the Hoosier wrestling program in 1932. Cellini finished second in his weight class, which qualified him to compete in the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany.
 While at Indiana University, Cellini was a member of the ROTC program. After he graduated, he spent 13 months serving in active duty with the Army before entering flight school. … rest of story at https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2020/9/15/indiana-wrestling-mourns-the-loss-of-all-american-oliver-g-cellini.aspx?mc_cid=451344eca7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Friday Feature: Another Championship
EDMOND – David James took over as Central Oklahoma’s head wrestling coach before the 1982-83 season, inheriting a program that had won the previous two NAIA national championships. James’ first team, plagued by season-long injuries, finished fifth nationally. But James quickly got the UCO dynasty back on track and he would go on to guide the Bronchos to 12 national titles during a storied career.
The first of the James-led championships came in 1983-84 and is the focus of this week’s Friday Feature. That senior-laden squad – paced by the dominating duo of Ronnie James and Benny Coleman – was ranked No. 1 all season and enjoyed great success throughout. The Bronchos went 11-5-1 in duals, going 4-5-1 against Division I teams while blowing past seven non-DI opponents. UCO also won the Central Missouri Invitational behind five individual champions and had three individual winners in a runner-up showing at the DI-dominated Southwest Missouri Invitational. … rest of story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2020/9/11/wrestling-friday-feature-another-championship.aspx?mc_cid=aa70f844b7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – Tom Ryan: My Greatest Loss
Tom Ryan of Iowa reached the 158-pound finals of the 1991 NCAA Championships where he was defeated by Oklahoma State`s Pat Smith, 7-6. Ryan led, 6-5, with under 40 seconds remaining in the match before giving up the deciding takedown. It was the second of four titles for Smith who eventually became the first four-time NCAA Division I champion while Ryan placed third the following season to become a two-time All-American. The former Hawkeye star is the current head wrestling coach at Ohio State where he led the Buckeyes to a team title in 2015.
Ryan discusses three losses: his loss to Smith, his loss in the state semifinals as a senior, and the loss of his son, Teague, who died on February 16, 2004, at the age of five.
The following are Ryan`s words about his three losses.
Chosen suffering
Chosen suffering was my loss to Pat Smith. Unchosen suffering was my loss in the state semis as a senior. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1600232107097&twSessionId=zhxbvicxrg&postId=866774135&mc_cid=451344eca7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – #164 Ken Chertow – Olympian, 3x All American for Penn State
About this Episode
Ken Chertow is an Olympian from the ‘88 games and 3x All American for Penn State.  After wrestling, Ken started the Gold Medal Training Camp System and has run camps across the country for over 25 years. Go to KenChertow.com to check dates and book a camp with Ken.  
SPONSOR
This episode is brought to you by the Wrestling Changed My Life online store. We have podcast T-Shirts, Hoodies, Crew-necks, Stickers and more.  Go to Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com to shop. … rest of story at https://wrestlingchangedmylife.com/chertow/?mc_cid=f697b041da&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – Steve Fraser: My Wrestling Hero
Today’s installment of My Wrestling Hero features Steve Fraser. The 1984 Olympic gold medalist and longtime former USA Wrestling Greco-Roman coach shares his thoughts on his wrestling heroes: Dan Gable and Masaaki Hatta.
“Of course, Dan Gable was a hero when I was a youngster. Dan Gable, the Peterson brothers, and Chris Taylor were the first wrestling posters I ever had in my room. I would say those guys as a youngster.

“I can tell you who a wrestling hero was for me is my high school coach Masaaki Hatta, who was second in the world for Japan. He’s a hero because he took me under his wing when I was a 10th grader. He really, really taught me the ropes about wrestling. … rest of story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1600232107097&twSessionId=zhxbvicxrg&postId=866777135&mc_cid=451344eca7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – Jason Kelber and Daryl Weber Induction to the Hall of Fame
By G. Wyatt Schultz for The Predicament
Jason Kelber of West Marshall, National Champion at Nebraska induction to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum … rest of story and video at https://www.thepredicament.com/2020/08/jason-kelber-and-daryl-weber-induction-to-the-hall-of-fame/?mc_cid=0b16b413d6&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – Bison Wrestling Through the Decades, Presented by Geisinger
LEWISBURG, Pa. — Wrestling at Bucknell dates back to World War II, when servicemen stationed at Bucknell formed a wrestling team. In 1946-47, the sport earned varsity status, and although it would be another two years before the program earned its first dual win, the Bison have gone on to produce numerous conference champions, NCAA qualifiers and All-Americans. The Bison won team league championships in 1986-87 and 1994-95, and since the varsity program was brought back in 2006-07 after a four-year hiatus, Bucknell has competed in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA), one of the top leagues in the nation. Under the direction of head coach Dan Wirnsberger, the Bison have finished as high as third in the EIWA on two occasions, and they have crowned three EIWA individual champions and a two-time All-American in Andy Rendos, who is a 2020 inductee into the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame. Over the course of this week, we will take a look back through the decades and hear from many of the top wrestlers who helped shape the program’s history. Special thanks to Geisinger for sponsoring the series.  
1950s & 1960s
After debuting as a varsity sport in 1946-47, … rest of story at https://bucknellbison.com/news/2020/9/21/bison-wrestling-through-the-decades-presented-by-geisinger.aspx?mc_cid=1ea990827d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – Bellarmine names Wrestling’s All-Decade Team
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With COVID-19 putting fall sports on the shelf this season, the Bellarmine Athletics Communication staff is using part of this time to shine the spotlight on some of the top student-athletes of the past 10 years by naming the Bellarmine All-Decade teams. The teams recognize student-athletes who competed for the Knights at least two seasons from the 2010-11 school year to the 2019-20 year. 
Today, we name the Bellarmine All-Decade Team for Wrestling, which consists of five wrestlers. The wrestling program at Bellarmine was launched mid-decade and is only 4-years-old.
Eric Beck (2017-present)
Beck earned honorable-mention All-GLVC laurels as a sophomore at 165. The Cincinnati native ranks second in program history in career wins (71) and falls (26) and is third in winning percentage (.623). … rest of story and list at https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2020/9/21/all-decade-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=1ea990827d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – Ned McGinley was a tremendous coach and mentor
Editor: I am a 1981 graduate of King’s College and I have always been pleased with the excellent education I received. However, my biggest education came through wrestling with Ned McGinley as my coach. Why was Coach McGinley a superior coach? First and foremost he stressed academics. He often said he was especially proud of wrestlers who became Academic All-Americans. McGinley also had Division III All-Americans, with David Morgan winning two national championships. Ned’s best ability, though, was taking wrestlers who were not high school stars and turning them into pretty solid wrestlers. I fit into that category.
I ended up wrestling all four years at King’s and was inducted into the King’s Wrestling Wall of Fame. The reason I progressed so well was because of Ned’s coaching and also his willingness to wrestle any team, anywhere, at any time. Ned did not back down from a challenge. Ned was going as strong in his 48th year as his first year of coaching. My fellow wrestlers at King’s were especially tough and Ned was even tougher. From battling and working hard, I improved. Ned always said, “You are going to get pushed down and beaten up. … rest of story at https://www.citizensvoice.com/opinion/letters/ned-mcginley-was-a-tremendous-coach-and-mentor/article_13c8c60b-a895-5821-8408-c821249d9a2d.html?mc_cid=f6e465b58d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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College Recruits & Transfers # 8

TDR Editor’s Notes ; Some positive news about future plans and goals of incoming college wrestlers. The first two articles are linked to overall lists of top level wrestlers which have announced their plans. The rest of the articles are ones for a specific college or university and they are in alphabetical order.
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1 } – College Choices for the #1 Overall Recruits (2005-2021)
Last night Shayne Van Ness, the #1 recruit in the high school Class of 2021, announced via social media that he would be attending Penn State. Once Van Ness signs, he’ll be the fourth #1 overall recruit to ink with the Nittany Lions during the Cael Sanderson-era (2009-present). With that in mind, we though it would be an appropriate time to take a look back at the top recruits in each year since 2005. What’s interesting is that Van Ness is the first wrestler from Blair Academy to earn the top billing in this time period. Probably dating back to Steve Mocco in 2001, though “official” recruiting rankings get sketchy going past 2005. … rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/college-wrestling-news/college-choices-for-the-1-overall-recruit-2005-2021/78853?mc_cid=99708d813d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

2 } – .College Choices for 2020 Super 32 Placewinners
The 2020 Super 32 is in the books! We’ll have more analysis of the action that went down in Myrtle Beach in the coming days. For now, we have the college choices for all of the wrestlers that made the top eight at the Super 32. .. rest of story at https://news.theopenmat.com/high-school-wrestling/college-choices-for-2020-super-32-placewinners/79173?mc_cid=ab142e53b8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

3 } – Brown University Bears
Meet the Class of 2024: Brown Wrestling
The Brown Wrestling Class of 2024 joins host Scott Cordischi to discuss their experiences prior to Brown and their excitement to join the Bears. … rest of story at https://brownbears.com/news/2020/11/2/meet-the-class-of-2024-brown-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=41fa5d2268&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

4 } – HARVARD UNIVERSITY
College Recruiting: state champion Berg to Harvard
Cael Berg of Simley has committed to wrestling for Harvard following his upcoming senior season. Berg is a four-time state placer winning the 138-pound Class AA title in 2020 as a junior. He was runner-up at 138 pounds as a sophomore, fifth at 126 pounds as a freshman, and fourth at 106 pounds as an eighth-grader. His current career record is 175-43 including 57 pins. … rest of story and photo at https://theguillotine.com/2020/10/college-recruiting-state-champion-berg-to-harvard/?mc_cid=9e55d26136&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

5 } – IOWA HAWKEYES
Jaydin Eierman gets first chance to wrestle in front of Iowa fans at US Senior Nationals
Xtream Arena hosts event this weekend … rest of story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/hawkeyes/jaydin-eierman-gets-first-chance-to-wrestle-in-front-of-iowa-fans-at-us-senior-nationals-20201009?mc_cid=dc6ecdfa42&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

6 } – MARYLAND TERRAPINS
Clemsen Announces 2021 Recruiting Class
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland head wrestling coach Alex Clemsen announced the signing of seven recruits for the 2021-22 season. “The 2021 class is a very special group,” Clemsen said. “It’s going to be one of the best classes in the country, and will continue to help us set a foundation that will forever change the trajectory of #TurtlePower and Maryland Wrestling. Nick [Brascetta] and Devin [Mellon] did an amazing job during a difficult time to help us build this class, and we can’t wait to get these guys to College Park and mix them in with our current group of young men. The future is very bright!” … rest of story at https://umterps.com/news/2020/11/11/wrestling-clemsen-announces-2021-recruiting-class.aspx?mc_cid=ebacab18d4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

7 } – MINNESOTA GOPHERS
Meet the Freshmen: Andrew Sparks
Most people would not have picked Andrew Sparks to win in his state title match last season, but in Andrew’s mind, it was all a part of the plan. The Costa Mesa, California native capped off his astronomical rise in the high school wrestling scene by defeating top 5-nationally ranked Cael Valencia in the California state finals via a decisive 7-1 decision (Watch on Youtube). … rest of story at https://gophersports.com/news/2020/10/20/wrestling-meet-the-freshmen-andrew-sparks.aspx?mc_cid=a5e2a6cc0d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Recruiting: Spratley to Minnesota … story at https://theguillotine.com/2020/10/college-recruiting-spratley-to-minnesota/?mc_cid=a5e2a6cc0d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Meet the Freshmen: Ben Lunn
Up next in our Meet the Freshmen series is Shakopee, Minnesota native Ben Lunn. He was a three-time Minnesota state finalist and a key contributor to back-to-back Minnesota state team titles under Shakopee head coach Jim Jackson. … story at https://gophersports.com/news/2020/11/3/wrestling-meet-the-freshmen-ben-lunn.aspx?mc_cid=1abb33fe3e&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Windsor senior Vance VomBaur calls commitment to University of Minnesota happiest decision of his life
Sometimes something just feels right. And, you go with it. No questions asked. Windsor senior Vance VomBaur recently felt such a feeling while partaking in a Zoom call with members of the University of Minnesota wrestling team’s coaching staff. VomBaur signed a National Letter of Intent on Thursday morning to wrestle in the Division I Big Ten Conference for the Golden Gophers, which have a rich history in wrestling — including three NCAA Division I team championships. Before committing to Minnesota, VomBaur considered North Carolina State, Iowa State and the University of Northern Colorado. But, throughout the recruiting process, he knew where his heart was.
“There were a lot of other schools… but there was just no doubt once we were on our Zoom call and they told me the potential they saw in me,” VomBaur said. “I just knew there was no other place. … It’s the happiest decision of my life so far.” VomBaur said the impression the University of Minnesota’s coaching staff made on him was profound. … rest of the story at https://www.greeleytribune.com/2020/11/12/windsor-senior-vance-vombaur-calls-commitment-to-university-of-minnesota-happiest-decision-of-his-life/?mc_cid=b4122c2e60&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

8 } – NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS
Nebraska Snags Huge In-State Commitment
Antrell Taylor made the decision to join the Huskers Tuesday night.
Tuesday was going to be a big day in Nebraska with the election, but Antrell Taylor stole the show. Tuesday night he made his commitment to the Huskers where he will continue his wrestling career. The 2019 State Champion is ranked as high as #6 by Willie Saylor and FloWrestling. Taylor chose Nebraska over programs like Ohio State, Virginia Tech, and teams such as NC State and Iowa State where Millard South teammates Isaac Trumble and Conor Knopick will compete for.
Taylor started wrestling at a young age and has been mentored by one of Nebraska’s best wrestlers in state history, Todd Meneely. He spoke very highly of Meneely saying “Todd is basically like a father to me. He helps me through everything, on the mat and off. He is just a really good guy”. Having Todd in his life helped lead him to Millard South. Wrestling for Todd, Jay Meneely, and Nate Olsen means a lot to him. “I like wrestling for them. There is a lot of tradition, we’re like a big family.” … rest of story at https://newrestle.com/2020/11/03/nebraska-snags-huge-in-state-commitment/?mc_cid=68c338ad78&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Huskers Sign Two Wrestlers in the Class of 2021
Nebraska head coach Mark Manning announced the addition of Jagger Condomitti and Lenny Pinto on Wednesday who are set to join the Huskers for the 2021-22 season. “Jagger Condomitti and Lenny Pinto are tremendous young men of character and integrity,” Manning said. “Both of these young men come from great families and are committed to being the best in the country. They are accomplished competitors and young men that are filled with the drive and spirit to excel. We’re excited about their future and impact they’ll have on Nebraska wrestling.” … rest of the story at https://huskers.com/news/2020/11/11/wrestling-huskers-sign-two-wrestlers-in-the-class-of-2021.aspx?mc_cid=ebacab18d4&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

9} – OREGON STATE BEAVERS
College Recruiting: two-time state champion DeBlaere to Oregon State University
Chase DeBlaere of Simley has committed to wrestling for Oregon State University following his upcoming junior and senior seasons. DeBlaere is a two-time state champion, winning the Class AA 126-pound title in 2020 as a sophomore and the 120-pound title as a freshman. He is a two-time Minnesota Christmas Tournament third-place finisher. … rest of story at https://theguillotine.com/2020/09/college-recruiting-two-time-state-champion-deblaere-to-oregon-state-university/?mc_cid=9754f989b3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

10 } – PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS
Hey New Lion! Meet Robbie Howard, Freshman Wrestler! … rest of story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/9/23/wrestling-hey-new-lion-meet-robbie-howard-freshman-wrestler.aspx?mc_cid=9754f989b3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Meet Beau Bartlett – Penn State Freshman Wrestler! … story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/8/19/wrestling-meet-beau-bartlett-penn-state-freshman-wrestler.aspx?mc_cid=b69497687c&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Meet Penn State Wrestler Levko Higgins! … story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/9/30/wrestling-meet-penn-state-wrestler-levko-higgins.aspx?mc_cid=a2feb99899&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Meet Aurelius Dunbar, New Penn State Wrestler! … story at https://gopsusports.com/news/2020/10/7/wrestling-meet-aurelius-dunbar-new-penn-state-wrestler.aspx?mc_cid=2b31bc4749&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

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