Top JuCo Coaches in Career Dual Wins
ALL-TIME Coaches– Top 46 JUCO with at least 100 wins
Wins while coaching at a two year or junior college – we are seeking updates.
- Ron Mirikitani (St. Louis C.C.-Meramec) 457
- Eric Knuutila (Niagara City C.C.) 383
- Ron Gaffner (Muskegon C.C.) 344
- Roy Minter (Ridgewater C.C.-Willmar) 329
- Jody Thompson (Labette C.C.-Ks.) 318
- John Owen (North Idaho Jr. Coll.) 304
- Ed Kringstad (Bismark State Coll.) 301
- Chuck Williamson (Gloucester Co. Coll.) 300
- Neil Boyd (Waldorf College) 291
- John Sacchi (Middlesex Jr. Coll.) 280
- Pat Whitcomb (North Idaho Coll.) 273
- Art Kraft (Triton C.C.-Illinois) 264
- Norm Lovelace (Harper William Rainey College) 257
- Jack Crider (St. Louis C.C.-Forest Park) 255
- Frank Millard (SUNY-Delhi) 251
- Dennie Friederichs (Iowa Central C.C.) 240
- Steven Lampe (Colby C.C.-NW Ks. Tech.) 237 inc.
- Jim Teem (Arizona West. Jr. Coll.) 232 inc. ?
- Al Kaltofen (College of DuPage) 230
- Steve Babcock (SUNY-Alfred St.) 217
- Larry Fornicola (Keystone Jr. College) 216
- John DeVencenzo (SUNY-Morrisville) 215
- Joe Renfro (Labette, Kan.NE Okla.) 212
- Chuck Henke (Nassau Comm. Coll.) 211
- Larry McDaniel (N.D. State Sch. Of Sci.) 210
- Stanley C. Nevins (SUNY-Cobleskill, Orange C.C.) 209
- Robert Christiansen (Ricks Jr. College) 209
- Mike Rybeck (Itasca C.C., Ridgewater (Mn.) 202
- Dave Klemm (Lincoln, MacMurray) 186
- Robert S. Hartman (SUNY-Farmingdale/Long Island Aggies) 184
- Henry Pillard (Joliet Jr. Coll.) 183
- John Philo (Rochester Comm. & Tech. Coll.) 180
- John Borszcz (Cuyahoga Comm. Coll.) 178
- Ron “Tune” Eastin (Phoenix College) 166
- Howard “Doc” Westcott (Portland State) 162 – JUCO (all but 2 yrs. As JuCo)
- Les Schoelkoph (Thaddeus Stevens Coll. Of Tech.) 160
- Luke Moffitt (Iowa Central Comm. Coll.) 158
- Stan Hotzler (Minn. West-Worthington) 157
- Jerry Jansen (Minn. West-Worthington Bethany) 149
- Josh Rhoden (Clackamas Comm. Coll.) 141
- Duane Werner (Garden City Comm. Coll.) 132
- Les Hogan (North Idaho Jr. College) 128
- Kaye Young (North Iowa Area C.C.) 126
- James Judd ( SWern Michigan) 123
- Jack Denholm (Ellsworth/Ridgewater/Willmar) 122
- Jesse Nelson (SW Minn. St. Un.) 100
Sad to note – wrestling writers
TDR Editor’s Notes : These were two generous contributors to wrestling in their coverage of the sport. Both were great fans of our sport, I am grateful that I was able to meet them at one time and admire their work as journalists. Rest in Peace. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Former Register wrestling reporter Dan McCool dies
Wrestling writer Dan McCool, who was as respected and well-known as the athletes and coaches he covered in the sport, died Monday. He was 60 years old. Tony Hager of IAwrestle.com was the first to report the news. McCool’s wife, Diane McCool, said the cause of death is believed to be a heart issue. “I would say that he’s about as well-known (in) wrestling in Iowa and across the United States from a journalist point of view as anybody that I know of for this great sport,” said Dan Gable, the legendary former Iowa State wrestler and former Iowa coach. McCool had been a longtime writer for The Des Moines Register in the 1990s and early 2000s, covering high school and college sports. The sports ranged from football, baseball, soccer and swimming. His specialty, though, was wrestling. …. rest of the story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2020/05/04/dan-mccool-dan-gable-wrestling/3082478001/
McCool was a true legend, and an even better friend
I will never forget Dan McCool.
McCool, a former sports writer for the Des Moines Register who spent much of the last decade writing wrestling books and meeting people, died on Monday. McCool’s death leaves a huge void in the sport of wrestling that can never be filled. Growing up a wrestling fan, I read McCool’s stuff often. He became a role model of sorts from a distance. McCool and I share a passion for wrestling, a love we enjoy sharing with others.
I often heard stories about McCool, how intimidating he could be. When I first saw him at the state tournament at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines back in the 1990s, I couldn’t help but be in awe of the man — and scared. McCool was a mountain of a man, someone you certainly wouldn’t want to be on the wrong side of. I tread lightly when I was around him, letting him finish his interview before I approached a wrestler. I learned a lot just from observing McCool. He was the consummate professional, yet I loved the way he conducted his interviews. He was always prepared and had a conversational approach. It wasn’t reporter interviewing wrestlers or coaches. It was two guys talking about the sport they loved. He shared that passion with everyone he talked to. I really didn’t get to know Dan until the mid-2000s when the state tournament moved across the street to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines …. rest of the story at https://www.thepredicament.com/2020/05/mccool-was-a-true-legend-and-an-even-better-friend/?mc_cid=ffdd6be49b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Respected wrestling journalist Pat Galbincea of Ohio, 72, passed away this week in Ohio
BY USA WRESTLING | MAY 09, 2020,
USA Wrestling is saddened to hear that Pat Galbincea, 72, retired Cleveland Plain Dealer sports reporter and one of the most respected wrestling journalists in the nation, passed away this week. “Pat Galbincea made a huge difference for the sport of wrestling, not only in Ohio, but also around the country,” said Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling Director of Communications. “Galbincea was an excellent reporter, always making sure his work was completely accurate, and often finding the great human interest stories that people love to read. He had a passion for wrestling, and set a high standard. Even better, he was a wonderful person who was enjoyable to work with and made a huge impact in the lives of others.” The Cleveland Plain Dealer published a wonderful tribute to Pat Galbincea today. Ohio is one of the most important wrestling hotbeds in the nation, and Galbincea was the journalist who told the stories of wrestling athletes for more than four decades. The Plain Dealer: ‘He was an icon’: Retired Plain Dealer wrestling writer Pat Galbincea dies “Pat was a generous soul, a passionate, proud and dedicated journalist and a wonderful ambassador for The Plain Dealer who was known in every community we covered and well beyond,” said Plain Dealer Editor Tim Warsinskey. Galbincea was inducted in the Ohio Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017, receiving its “Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award. As reported by the Plain Dealer, Galbincea had been inducted into the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Hall of Fame this year, but the ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. …. rest of the story at https://wordpress.com/block-editor/post/takedownreport.wordpress.com/11217
‘He was an icon’: Retired Plain Dealer wrestling writer Pat Galbincea dies
By John Caniglia, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Pat Galbincea, the retired Plain Dealer sports writer who brought depth and humility to assignments, spent his career covering his passion: high school and collegiate wrestling. In the process, he gained national acclaim for stories that went beyond wins and losses, pins and takedowns. Galbincea, 72, of Rocky River, died Friday afternoon following a stroke. He covered the sport, as well as other assignments, for 45 years at the newspaper, retiring in 2013.
In 2017, he was inducted into the Ohio chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for his work. He was to be inducted into the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame in March, but the ceremony was postponed because of the coronavirus. He twice won national wrestling writing awards. “He was an icon,” said Gary Abbott, a spokesman for USA Wrestling in Colorado Springs. “He set such a high standard for others to follow. Losing Pat Galbincea is a big loss to my sport and to life in general. He made such a difference to people.” Greg Urbas, who has coached at St. Edward High School since 1978, agreed. He said Galbincea was highly regarded as a reporter and as a person. “He loved doing stories about kids who overcame adversity,” Urbas said. “He loved the sport, knew the sport, enjoyed the sport and promoted the sport all over Northeast Ohio. He worked really hard. He would call at any time to get a story.” …. rest of the story at .. https://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/2020/05/he-was-an-icon-retired-plain-dealer-wrestling-writer-pat-galbincea-dies.html
Uncertain Times
TDR Editor’s Notes ; Some stories here are about other college sports such as golf, volleyball, and football. Yet they apply to wrestling as we not only lost the championships this season but we wonder about next year. Some schools are looking to have almost only on-line classes and others are looking at drastic budget cuts for next year with the economic turmoil rolling across the country. We hope to have more good news to pass along.
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# 1 ) Conferences Petition NCAA For Help With Budget Cuts; Separate Petition Started to Save Sports
With some businesses and organizations in dire financial situations during the coronavirus pandemic, commissioners from several smaller Division I conferences have given a separate petition to the NCAA, asking for leniency if they need to cut a spot.
Meanwhile, a petition has been started to the NCAA to keep athletic programs alive.
Some sports have been cut from NCAA programs during this time, and more could lead to NCAA and Title IX violations. The University of Cincinnati cut its men’s soccer program this week, while Old Dominion cut its wrestling program a few weeks ago. No swimming programs have been altered yet. …. rest of the story at https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/conferences-petition-ncaa-for-help-with-budget-cuts-separate-petition-started-to-save-sports/?mc_cid=0abef116e3&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
2 ) Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition posts open letter and online petition opposing reduction of Div. I sports
BY INTERCOLLEGIATE COACH ASSOCIATION COALITION | APRIL 22, Sign the ICAC petition opposing college sports cuts
Colleagues, On behalf of the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition (ICAC), we hereby register our opposition to the request by the Group of Five Commissioners to allow conferences and schools to cut the number of sports sponsored to be considered for Division I status. The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic places a lasting burden on both higher education and intercollegiate athletics alike, but slashing opportunities for students is not the solution. Last year, NCAA Division I institutions provided educational opportunities for 141,483 students in Olympic sports. These are not just exceptional athletes, but outstanding students with graduation rates and donation rates higher than their non-athletic peers. These student-athletes generated $3.6 billion in tuition and fees to their universities, an amount nearly equal what it costs to provide these opportunities. Sport fosters community and a life-long love for our colleges and universities, impacting alumni involvement, endowment and giving. We need these contributions now more than ever. Our first and most important commitment must be to our students, and duty requires us to explore every possible avenue for maintaining our investment in them. …. rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/April/22/ICAC-open-letter-and-petition?mc_cid=547ad9bd30&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
3 ) The pigskin perspective on the drop of wrestling with former ODU football coach Bobby Wilder
Bobby Wilder build Old Dominion’s football program from the ground up. Hired in 2007 and the first touchdown was scored in August of 2009. Wilder led ODU to two FCS playoff berths and a victory in the Bahamas Bowl over Eastern Michigan in 2016. Wilder was let go from his position as the head football coach last year after a disastrous 1-11 season. On Episode 602 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Wilder gives his perspective and thoughts about the situation at Old Dominion and what the thought was when the school dropped its wrestling program on April 2. Wilder’s son Drew was a two-time high school state place winner at Jamestown High School in Williamsburg, Virginia and Drew and ODU head coach Steve Martin’s son Max were in the state finals the same year in 2019. Wilder’s perspective and position gives a different look at things from the eyes of a football coach who was relied upon to raise funds and it’s not a perspective often heard in depth in wrestling circles. …. rest of the story and podcast at .. http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/short-time/the-pigskin-perspective-on-the-drop-of-wrestling-with-former-odu-football-coach-bobby-wilder/?mc_cid=52d81661de&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
4 ) NCAA to MAC, other mid-major conferences: You can’t fall below minimum number of sports
None of the state’s major athletic programs are considering cutting sports teams, at least not yet. Now, the NCAA has put up a roadblock for those considering such a move. The NCAA on Friday night decided that it won’t allow a waiver for colleges and universities to temporarily fall below the minimum number of athletic programs to be considered Division I. Five Football Bowl Subdivision conferences, including the Mid-American Conference, had sent a letter to the NCAA earlier this month, requesting a waiver to fall below the 16 sports mandated to be Division I.
Eastern Michigan has no plans to cut any sports.
“Higher education is facing unique challenges, and the Division I leadership believes it’s appropriate to examine areas in which rules can be relaxed or amended to provide flexibility for schools and conferences,” said M. Grace Calhoun, chair of the NCAA’s Division I Council and athletics director at Pennsylvania. “We will prioritize student-athlete well-being and opportunities balanced with reducing costs associated with administering college sports. “But a blanket waiver of sport sponsorship requirements is not in keeping with our values and will not be considered.” All colleges and universities are facing a significant financial crunch, …. rest of story at https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2020/04/25/ncaa-mac-other-mid-major-conferences-you-cant-fall-below-minimum-number-sports/3026734001/?mc_cid=78e39ca524&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
5 ) NCAA mulling temporary relief waiver, which could mean cutting D-I golf programs
Is college golf on the chopping block? In a recent letter sent to NCAA president Mark Emmert, commissioners from the Group of 5 and 22 other non-Power 5 Division I conferences asked for emergency legislative relief to reduce or waive several Division I membership requirements, including the minimum number of sports a school must sponsor. If approved, non-revenue sports such as men’s and women’s golf figure to be affected most. “In order to provide NCAA Division I institutions flexibility in addressing the challenges for the foreseeable future, we request temporary relief from several regulatory requirements for a period of up to four years,” the letter read. “A blanket waiver for relief will provide institutions the ability to make prudent and necessary decisions for the financial well-being of the institution.” The letter comes as schools across the board deal with loss of revenue and budget cuts. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of March Madness and the remainder of the NCAA’s spring calendar, and this fall’s college football season could also be affected. Currently, the NCAA requires Division I schools to field at least 16 varsity sports. …. rest of story at https://www.golfchannel.com/news/ncaa-mulling-temporary-relief-waiver-which-could-mean-cutting-d-i-golf-programs?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
6 ) AVCA’s DeBoer on dropping sports: “This is not the time. We can recover from everything but extinction.”
American Volleyball Coaches Association executive director Kathy DeBoer is not sitting around waiting for sports, including volleyball, to get eliminated from NCAA Division I, especially not after five conferences have petitioned the NCAA to cut back on the number of sports they’re forced to sponsor. No, the former Kentucky coach and leader of the country’s largest volleyball coaches organization is on the forefront of considering what could happen to our sport because of the coronavirus, the shutdown and the economic impact on NCAA programs. We caught up Wednesday morning and talked about NCAA Division I women’s volleyball, the situation with men’s volleyball, and more. DeBoer is also a key member of the Intercollegiate Coach Association Coalition and she and her counterparts sent this letter to Division I conference commissioners. Included in that letter: “The economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic …. rest of the story at … https://volleyballmag.com/kathy-deboer-042220/?mc_cid=547ad9bd30&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
7 ) Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, other coaches, taking pay cuts
The coronavirus pandemic has hit sports in a massive way, canceling and postponing events across the country. It’s also started to impact the lives of notable sports figures, such as coaches. Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck became the latest to be impacted by the pandemic on Friday afternoon. Fleck has confirmed that he will be taking a pay cut to help out the school during the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The Star-Tribune reported that Fleck would be taking a week’s salary of $88,462 from his $4.6 million salary, and also went on to confirm that head men’s and women’s basketball head coaches Richard Pitino and Lindsay Whalen would also be taking pay cuts. Pitino makes $2.4 million annually, according to the paper, putting him about $46,154 per week. And Whalen is making $496,500, putting her at $9,548 per week. “At the University of Minnesota, we’re very blessed to have people who care,” Fleck said in a story with the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. “Donors that care, boosters who care …. rest of story at https://247sports.com/Article/Minnesota-Golden-Gophers-PJ-Fleck-Richard-Pitino-pay-cut-coronavirus-pandemic-146432770/?mc_cid=78e39ca524&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
8 ) Fearing cuts, non-revenue college sports look for ways to ‘weather this storm’
By Emily Giambalvo April 27, 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic upended sports across the United States, the governing bodies charged with making sweeping and drastic decisions often followed the lead of one another. Once a league or event opted for a major adjustment — progressing from limiting fans to outright cancellation — others quickly followed suit, with their decisions now seeming simpler and expected. So in recent weeks, when Old Dominion canceled its wrestling program and Cincinnati cut men’s soccer, fear of similar decisions reverberated among Division I coaches in non-revenue sports. “It’s one of those things where you’re like, ‘Man, is that a harbinger of the next six months, of what’s going on here?’ ” Georgetown men’s soccer coach Brian Wiese said. “To some extent, it might be. I’m hoping it’s not.” Athletic directors and universities face significant financial uncertainty because of cancellations and the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. They worry about donations and enrollment declining. Athletic departments received a much smaller distribution from the NCAA after the cancellation of the men’s basketball tournament, a primary revenue generator. Questions about how and when the college football season can safely be played exacerbate that concern. …. rest of the story at https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/27/fearing-cuts-non-revenue-college-sports-look-ways-to-weather-this-storm/?mc_cid=b693ccac6a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
9 ) – 2020 CANCELLATION STATEMENT
JROB Intensive Camps has canceled all 2020 summer wrestling camps due to concerns over COVID-19. We will resume all camps in 2021. Though this was a highly emotional decision for us, we strongly believe this course of action is in the best interest of our campers, their families, and our staff. The health and safety of our campers is paramount and takes precedence over all else. That has been true since our company’s founding in 1978 and it will never change. Though government officials in many locales have not yet explicitly banned large-scale gatherings through the summer, we are proactively canceling camps because we do not believe we, nor any other camp, can create a safe environment for wrestlers in the midst of the pandemic. We have been exploring alternative on-site options since the outbreak began in the United States, but none came close to viability due to the inherent close-contact nature of the sport of wrestling. Therefore, the only option that unconditionally ensures the health and safety of our campers is the cancellation of all on-site camps. …. rest of the story at https://jrobinsoncamps.com/cancellation?mc_cid=b693ccac6a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
10 ) Rutgers athletic director, 3 highest-paid coaches taking pay cuts
Rutgers University, which anticipates a $200 million shortfall in revenue through June 30 and additional significant losses the rest of the year because of the coronavirus pandemic, announced that its athletic director and three highest-paid coaches are taking pay cuts over the next four months. Football coach Greg Schiano, men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell and women’s basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer will take 10-percent cuts over the next four months. Athletic director Pat Hobbs will take a 5-percent reduction in pay. The salary reductions are part of sweeping cost-saving measures at New Jersey’s state university.
“We are located in the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, creating challenges around both the length or our expected recovery and our ability to attract new students,” Rutgers president Robert Barchi wrote in a letter to faculty on Friday, which was obtained by NJ Advance Media. “Perhaps no other state government has been hit as hard financially as New Jersey, which has necessitated the freezing of many appropriations, including a significant portion of funding for Rutgers.” Barchi called the pandemic “the greatest academic and operational challenge” in Rutgers’ history. …. rest of story at https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/29094412/rutgers-athletic-director-3-highest-paid-coaches-taking-pay-cuts
College News # 95
Northern Iowa AD, head coaches, select staff take pay cut in response to pandemic
CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — Northern Iowa athletics director David Harris, as well as all Panthers head coaches, senior staff members and select staff members, will take upcoming pay cuts as part of ongoing financial tightening during the coronavirus pandemic. Harris and the head coaches of UNI’s five ticketed sports — Mark Farley (football), Ben Jacobson (men’s basketball), Tanya Warren (women’s basketball), Bobbi Petersen (volleyball) and Doug Schwab (wrestling) — will all take 10% salary reductions for May and June. UNI announced the move Thursday.
“I am proud to do my part and proud of our head coaches and staff members that have stepped up to help our department address these unprecedented circumstances,” Harris said in a school release. “Our priority is the welfare and success of our student-athletes, and these temporary and voluntary cuts help us align our fiscal reality with our departmental goals.” …. rest of story at https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2020/04/30/northern-iowa-head-coaches-staff-members-take-pay-cut-covid-19-pandemic/3058379001/?mc_cid=d92f731bd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Virginia athletic director Carla Williams, coaches take voluntary pay cuts through end of the year
Virginia athletic director Carla Williams and 71 head coaches, assistant coaches and staff members from the school will take voluntary salary reductions through the end of the calendar year, according to a release from U.Va.’s athletic department. All 20 of U.Va.’s head coaches and many staff members were asked in mid-April by Williams to participate in the pay cuts, and all of the head coaches ultimately volunteered. The cuts are due in large part to economic concerns produced by the coronavirus pandemic. “The shared sacrifices of our coaches and staff will help us address financial shortfalls during this difficult time,” Williams said in the release. “Our hearts go out to those who are suffering and to those who have lost loved ones.” A U.Va. athletic department spokesperson said the cuts are either 5% or 10% based on level of annual salary. …. rest of the story at https://www.dailypress.com/sports/college/university-virginia/vp-sp-uva-coaches-salary-cuts-20200501-iyhay2iafffb5hvvtsjj7h57pu-story.html?mc_cid=d92f731bd9&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Wisconsin-Whitewater team left wondering what could have been
In Cedar Rapids, Iowa members of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wrestling team were in their hotel awaiting the 2020 NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships. They had just finished eagerly preparing for the tournament, for which they had sent four wrestlers – three of whom were favorites to win national titles in their weight classes. But those wrestlers never got a chance to compete. The tournament was canceled by the NCAA on March 12, a day before the tournament was set to take place, due to COVID-19.
Seniors Hazen Rice, Mike Tortorice, and Ryder Sigler, and sophomore Jarrit Shinhoster had completed a successful 2019-20 regular season and had qualified for the national tournament. …. rest of the story at https://royalpurplenews.com/26811/sports/wrestling-team-left-wondering-what-could-have-been/?mc_cid=945de33a33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Leukemia in remission for former Iowa wrestler Brandon Sorensen
Iowa 4-time All-American received outpouring of support after diagnosis in late November
IOWA CITY — Brandon Sorensen wasn’t alarmed and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Sure, he felt a little ill, but figured it was a touch of the seasonal flu as the calendar was about to flip from November to December. Discomfort, fatigue and even a bloody nose isn’t unusual or uncommon for wrestlers. Sorensen had experienced this in the past and conditioned himself to power through them all. Not even someone as gritty as Sorensen could ignore a bloody nose that lasted for two hours. The 25-year-old visited the hospital and received the shocking news after multiple tests. He was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a form of cancer in the blood and bone marrow, affecting white blood cells, that is more prevalent in children. “At first, it was like, ‘No way. What do you mean?’ It was disbelief, for sure,” Sorensen said. “Once you get the news, you sit down and think about it. You’ve got nowhere to go except forward and I put all my energy into that going forward. It was about doing it instead of dwelling on it.” Sorensen approached it with the toughness and tenacity that helped him become a four-time All-American and NCAA finalist for Iowa. …. rest of the story at https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/brandon-sorensen-leukemia-fight-iowa-wrestling-20200418?mc_cid=c43b02d0ed&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Confidence Restored, Fire Reignited: New Pal’s Red turns within to rediscover his passion at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. — Confidence isn’t a trait Chad “C.J.” Red Jr. has ever lacked. In fact, the word itself defined his identity throughout his legendary high school career at New Palestine. A four-time unbeaten state champion from 2013-16, Red’s swagger mirrored his greatness. A smile in the face of adversity revealed his calm. No challenge was insurmountable. No match unwinnable. The ninth four-time champion in state history and third undefeated four-time state champion all-time, Red closed his chapter with the Dragons a flawless 183-0 before heading to Lincoln, Neb. four years ago. …. rest of the story at http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/2020/04/21/confidence_restored_fire_reignited_new_pals_red_turns_within_to_rediscover_his_passion_at_nebraska/?mc_cid=945de33a33&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
‘We Bleed Black & Gold’
IOWA CITY, Iowa — University of Iowa junior Spencer Lee was a guest this week on “TigerHawk Talk,” an online Zoom conference call with Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, Gary Barta, and invited guests. Lee was introduced by Barta before participating in a Q&A with Associate Athletics Director Matt Henderson. The conversation ranged from COVID-19 response to Lee’s reflection on a historical season, not only for the Iowa Wrestling program, but for the entire Hawkeye athletics department.
GARY BARTA: We have a number of student-athletes that we’d love for you to hear from, as we had so much momentum going into the crisis. Men’s basketball, Luka Garza was the best player in America in our opinion. Women’s basketball, Kathleen Doyle was drafted in the second round of the WNBA. Laulauga Tausaga, the defending national champion in discus, the list goes on and on and on.
Spencer Lee really represents everything we could possibly ask for in a student-athlete. He had more to gain, and his team had more to gain and lose than really anybody. And as hard as that would be, his attitude, leadership, and commitment to moving forward …. rest of the story at https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/4/23/general-we-bleed-black-gold.aspx?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Pinning down success: Exeter’s Brown rediscovers his love for wrestling at JWU
After a painful end to his high school career, Exeter’s Hayden Brown found the motivation and eventually the confidence to carry himself through a successful freshman wrestling season at Johnson & Wales University.
By Mike Whaley / mwhaley@seacoastonline.com
After a painful end to his high school career, Exeter’s Hayden Brown found the motivation and eventually the confidence to carry himself through a successful freshman wrestling season at Johnson & Wales University. Brown, the regional champion at 133 pounds, was instrumental in JWU capturing a fourth straight NCAA Division III Northeast Regional Championship in late February at Rhode Island College. Brown went 37-5 as a freshman. He was named New England Wrestling Association (NEWA) Rookie of the Year, NEWA First Team, d3wrestle.com All-Freshman Team, and D-III All-American First Team — the first JWU freshman to earn that honor. The Wildcats were on the verge of competing in the NCAA Division III National Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, when the NCAA canceled the winter sports season on March 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That Brown ended up at JWU is a story in itself. …. rest of story at https://www.seacoastonline.com/sports/20200422/pinning-down-success-exeters-brown-rediscovers-his-love-for-wrestling-at-jwu?mc_cid=17ded1ad3b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling: A familiar game plan
PLATTEVILLE, WIS. – When former Midland wrestling standout Brett Schoenherr puts his mind to something, Eagle fans have come to know that he always seems to get it done. As a Midland High School freshman, Schoenherr wanted to someday make it to the state wrestling tournament and eventually stand on the podium on Championship Saturday night. Mission accomplished.
Now, as a freshman with the Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling program, Schoenherr is back at it again setting up goals much like he did back in high school, and if history is any indication, the future is certainly going to look bright for the former Eagle. …. story at https://www.journal-eureka.com/sports/community/article_0e320a3e-88b2-11ea-a372-efce0d341ea7.html?mc_cid=b693ccac6a&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
30 and No: Drew Kasper’s Admirable Journey
WESTERVILLE, Ohio – Undefeated Drew Kasper (30-0) never got his final chance to win a national title, but he’s been told no before. He battles depression. He was cut from a travel wrestling team. He’s overcome a learning disability and will soon graduate college. He never got to take the elevated center mat on NCAA Championship Saturday night, but hopes his story can help the next kid accomplish that.. story linked at https://otterbeincardinals.com/news/2020/4/6/wrestling-30-and-no-drew-kaspers-admirable-journey.aspx?mc_cid=91538a90c1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Top NAIA Coaches in Career Dual Wins
ALL-TIME Coaches– Top 20 (or so) with at least 120 wins NAIA
- Milton Martin (Westmar) 462 – NAIA
- Bob Riehm (Southern Oregon) 270 — NAIA
- Gerald E. “Jerry” Hampton (Graceland U.) 238 – NAIA
- Mike Ritchey (Southern Oregon) 235 – NAIA
- Mike Machholz (Missouri Valley) 213 – NAIA
- Franky James (Campbellsville) 210 – NAIA
- Vern Tate (Huron – SD Si Tanka) 201 – NAIA
- Bill Hughes (Black Hills State) 187 – NAIA
- James Kisgen (McKendree College) 176
- Clayton Ketterling (Waynesburg/Dickinson St.) 170 inc.
- Don Lemnus (Valley City State) 158
- Mike Jones (Simon Fraser) 162
- Nick Mitchell (Grand View College) 138 – NAIA
- David Ray (So. Illinois-Edwardsville, Montana State) 134
- Caleb Schaeffer (Providence Univ./Great Falls) 133 – NAIA
- Fran Hummel (Northern State, Midland Lutheran) 131
- Milo Trusty (Univ. of Mary) 128
- Tom Jarman (Taylor College) 128
- Rodger Jehlicka (Adams State/Chadron St.) 127
- Thadd O’Donnell (Dickinson State) 121
- Arnold Brandt (Morningside College) 121
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