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Way-too-early 2025 NCAA wrestling championship predictions at all 10 weight classes

With the college wrestling season a few weeks away, it’s the perfect time to make some bold yet fun 2025 championship predictions. So, here are some way-too-early expectations for what could happen in each weight class at the national tournament this March.
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125 pounds: Matt Ramos, Purdue 

The 125-pound weight class was the most volatile weight last year with Arizona State’s Richard Figueroa ultimately taking the crown after a 7-2 battle against Drake Ayala of Iowa. Figueroa is back, making him an obvious choice for a championship pick, but I’m predicting that Purdue’s Matt Ramos finds a way to jump levels and top the rest of the field. 
THE MATT RAMOS MOMENT: How the Boilermaker beat Spencer Lee
In 2023, Ramos put himself in the national spotlight when he pinned three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee in the national semifinals. He ultimately went on to drop his finals match to Princeton’s Patrick Glory, but the Ramos that wrestling fans saw on that shocking Friday night in March is still there. He’s still as funky and strong as ever. He’s capable of winning a national title, … more at … https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2024-09-27/college-wrestling-way-too-early-2025-ncaa-championship-picks

October 1, 2024 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment

Greco-Roman National Team member Alan Vera, 33, has passed away

USA Wrestling was devastated to receive information that one of its current Greco-Roman National Team members, Alan Vera of Guttenburg, N.J., 33, passed away last night.
Vera suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing soccer this past summer and had been hospitalized since then in recovery from his serious health challenges.
We ask people to keep Alan’s family and his friends around the world in their thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Alan’s wife is Elena Pirozkhova, a two-time U.S. Olympian and World champion in women’s freestyle wrestling, along with their infant daughter Alina. “Our hearts have been broken. Our sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Elena, Alina and all of Alan’s family, as well as those who have known Alan. The wrestling community mourns the loss of a great champion, whose incredible life impacted so many within USA Wrestling and around the world,” said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender. “Ever since he came into my life in 2016, he has been a true leader, always ready to do anything for anyone in need. … more at … https://www.themat.com/news/2024/september/24/greco-roman-national-team-member-alan-vera-33-has-passed-away

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Utah Valley Wrestling set to host first annual coaches clinic

OREM, Utah—Utah Valley wrestling head coach Adam Hall has announced the first annual Utah Valley Wrestling Coaches Clinic, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, in the UVU Wrestling Room.  
The clinic costs $200 for the first coach and $150 for additional coaches if you register before Oct. 11. The registration fee will increase to $225 for the first coach and $175 for each additional coach after Oct.11. Registration will be capped at 75 for the event, so make sure to register today. Details on how to register can be found on the flyer.  
Over the two days, the clinic will feature four technique sessions … more at … https://gouvu.com/news/2024/9/27/utah-valley-wrestling-set-to-host-first-annual-coaches-clinic.aspx

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University of Pennsylvania Hosts Grapple on the Green This Friday

PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team is taking practice outside to Shoemaker Green on Friday, Sept. 27, for its annual Grapple on the Green.
The Quakers will hit the mats outside of The Palestra between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.for two sessions of practice to get Penn fans excited for the start of the upcoming season.
The Red and Blue open the 2024-25 season at home on Nov. 3, when Penn hosts Wrestle-Offs at 2 p.m. Print Friendly Version … more at … https://pennathletics.com/news/2024/9/23/wrestling-hosts-grapple-on-the-green-this-friday.aspx

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