College wrestling rankings: What’s next for No. 1 Penn State and rest of the Top 5
Penn State has yet to compete as a full team in the 2019-2020 season, yet the Nittany Lions still maintain control of the No. 1 spot in this week’s poll heading into their first dual this weekend against Navy. Eleven underclassmen and redshirt athletes did compete this weekend at the Clarion Open with true freshmen Joe Lee and Carter Starocci winning the 165 and 174-pound weight classes. Both of those weights are currently filled in the lineup by two-time NCAA champion Vincenzo Joseph and 2017 champion Mark Hall, but the Lee and Starocci proved that they are ready to take over those positions next year. Rest of the story at https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2019-11-05/college-wrestling-rankings-whats-next-no-1-penn-state-and-rest?mc_cid=e40b5635cb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Virginia Tech’s LaPrade Named ACC Wrestler of the Week
GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Virginia Tech junior B.C. LaPrade has been named the first Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestler of the Week of the 2019-20 campaign after playing a key role in the No. 16 Hokies’ 29-10 season-opening victory over visiting No. 9 Missouri on Saturday. The 17th-ranked LaPrade helped turn the momentum in the early going when he tied the team score at 3-all with a 3-1 sudden victory over No. 16 Jarrett Jacques in a top 20 showdown at 157 pounds. Rest of the story at http://theacc.com/news/2019/11/4/athlete-awards-virginia-techs-laprade-named-acc-wrestler-of-the-week.aspx?mc_cid=e40b5635cb&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Short Time Shots: 11-04-19
Monday, the worst day of the week if you’re a college wrestling fan. I believe each year, there are less than 10 total dual meets across all divisions on Mondays. In a sense, wrestling Mondays give you a case of the Mondays, and I do believe you’d get your ass kicked for saying something like that. Pack up your red staplers and burn down the building, this is Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s wrestling scores and more from around the world of wrestling, I’m Jason Bryant. And while I’m getting you reacquainted with the show or if I’m introducing you do it, I’ll typically do these on days where there’s at least 10 duals around the country. One of the podcast newsletters I subscribe to, James Cridland’s Podnews, does a weekday show and they’re about two minutes long. I did Shots long before that show launched, but in days where there isn’t scores, might as well tell you what’s in the newsletter so I can entice you to sign up for it – it’s free – and pitch a plug for this network, since I’d rather strip out the pre-roll ads here if I can get enough support for the program. That’s a hint. Rest of the story and audio at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/shots/short-time-shots-11-04-19/?mc_cid=60e5e7ba5b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Female wrestlers to get own tournament in W.Va.
TDR Note; More wrestling opportunities for wrestlers.
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A post circulated on the Internet the last few days, announcing that the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and the wrestling coaches association have approved a girls “state” wrestling tournament. The news was seen on WVMat.com.
The event, which will be held at Parkersburg South High School on Feb. 8, won’t be an official state tournament, but it will instead be held on a trial basis to gauge interest and participation of female wrestlers. In a sense, it will be similar to the Girls Championship held during golf season. “There are a lot of really good girls that wrestle,” Spring Mills coach Anthony Regalbuto said. Regalbuto, a father of two girls who has been active as a coach both at the youth and high school levels, has seen how almost strictly wrestling boys affects girls who are giving the sport a try. “When the kids start to hit puberty, it’s hard for a girl to compete with the boys,” he said, noting coaches can really see the difference when athletes hit ages between 10-12 years old. “To be a good wrestler until you’re 12 and boys have hit puberty and knock you down, it kind of knocks them out of the sport at times. Now you’re going up against girls. It’s huge for the sport. We’ve seen some girl wrestlers dominate at an early age.” Rest of the story at https://www.journal-news.net/journal-news/female-wrestlers-to-get-own-tournament-in-w-va/article_0fbba96e-0607-5a97-8be8-5304dc5c7270.html?mc_cid=60e5e7ba5b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Corey’s Stories: Olympic redshirts add another layer of intrigue to the college season
A few things happen this time of year on college campuses across the country. Leaves boast in hues of orange, red and yellow glory. Freshmen learn the most expensive, per-ounce items in the world include platinum, diamonds and college textbooks. Wrestlers champ at the bit. The 2019-20 season has arrived. This year, “Olympic redshirt” returns to the college wrestling lexicon, with a collection of collegiate elites sitting out the season to hone their international wrestling skills. Asked about advantages to focusing solely on freestyle, Derek Fix — father of Oklahoma State NCAA finalist Daton Fix — explained: “Daton’s ultimate goal as a wrestler is to be an Olympic champion,” Fix said. “The opportunity only comes around every four years.
“It only benefits the ones who have a structured plan. Wrestling is wrestling, and I truly believe the grind of the folkstyle season helps the United States’ wrestlers in freestyle, and certain freestyle techniques, especially on your feet, make you a better folkstyle wrestler.”
Jesse Thielke took the Olympic redshirt in 2016. The former Wisconsin grappler is a supporter of anyone considering the option. Rest of the story at https://www.trackwrestling.com/PortalPost.jsp?TIM=1572816359057&twSessionId=uwantmfgon&postId=1726357132&mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Honoring Bobby Douglas
Former Arizona State and Iowa State coach Bobby Douglas signing the wall at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Rest of the story and video at https://www.thepredicament.com/2019/11/honoring-bobby-douglas/?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Mat Talk Short Time Shots: 11-03-19
By Jason Bryant
The first weekend of major college wrestling came and went, so now that you’ve given up on your college football team for the season, because you know the College Football Playoff is going to put at least one team in there that didn’t earn it, this is Short Time Shots, a mostly daily look at the scores and more that went on today in the world of wrestling, I’m award winning yadda yadda yadda Jason Bryant.
In Duals:
Limited schedule, so we’ll lead off with the only Division I dual on the docket, which saw North Dakota State beat visiting CSU Bakersfield 24-9 in Fargo. No confirmation if the winner got to pick where to eat dinner, but I’m sure Roger Kish would make his former coworker Manny Rivera eat somewhere nice, not like super fried Turf fare. Rest of this story and podcast at http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcast/shots/short-time-shots-11-03-19/?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
College Results # 3
California Trip Proves Positive for Navy Wrestling
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — The Navy wrestling team (2-1, 0-0 EIWA) opened the 2019-20 season with a pair of wins against a loss over the weekend in its season-opening trip to California. The Mids opened the season with a convincing 25-9 victory over Fresno State Friday morning at the Broadway Pier in San Diego, before sixth-ranked Wisconsin dealt Navy a 24-12 loss aboard the celebrated USS Midway. The Mids closed out the weekend with a 27-6 victory over California Baptist. “The Battle on The Midway was a great opportunity to test the grit and reliance of the team in our kickoff event,” said sixth-year Navy head coach Joel Sharratt. “Facing a team from the Big 12 (Fresno State) and the Big 10 (Wisconsin) provided our guys a good test against some strong competition. Rest of this story at https://navysports.com/news/2019/11/3/california-trip-proves-positive-for-navy-wrestling.aspx?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
PRINCETON OPEN results
Sophomore Patrick Glory and senior Mike D’Angelo won their brackets to open the season Sunday at the Princeton Open in Jadwin Gym. Glory swept through the 125-pound bracket, recording all four of his wins by fall or technical fall. A sixth-place finisher at the NCAA Championships last year who is ranked fifth nationally by Intermat, Glory was one of two Tigers in the 125-pound draw. Freshman Sean Pierson made the semis in his collegiate debut before coming up just short to Rutgers’ Nic Aguilar, 5-3. Glory then beat Aguilar in the final, 15-0. D’Angelo, ranked 12th nationally by Intermat, made the finals of the 149-pound bracket and met Tiger alum and 2019 NCAA fifth-place finisher Matthew Kolodzik ’19, taking the draw by medical forfeit. Sophomore Quincy Monday made the finals of the 157-pound draw, beating Intermat’s seventh-ranked Josh Humphreys of Lehigh by decision, 11-5. Rider’s Jesse Dellavecchia, ranked 11th by Intermat, got past Monday in the finals, 4-2. Rest of the story at https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2019/11/3/wrestling-glorys-d-angelos-wins-highlight-princeton-open.aspx?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Central Methodist EAGLES MAKE HISTORY BY BEGINNING SEASON AT CMU OPEN
FAYETTE, Mo. — For the first time in school history, Central Methodist has officially competed in sanctioned college wrestling as the Eagles hosted the CMU Open on Saturday. The Eagles were led by Tallon Heimbach (FR/Springfield, Mo.) and Brendon Shelton, who both brought home runner-up finishes. Corey Wait (FR/St. Charles, Mo.) wasn’t far behind with a fourth-place finish. “It was really amazing to be a part of history at Central Methodist University today,” said coach Terrel Wilbourn. “This is a special group of men and we are ready to get back to work.” Heimbach went 2-1 at the 141-pound weight class, winning 5-2 and 10-2 before losing by fall in the finals. Shelton picked up two pins in the 285-pound weight class on his way to the finals where he lost a narrow decision, 5-3. Rest of this story at http://www.cmueagles.com/article/5539.php?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Iowa Hawkeyes’ Lee pointed in the right direction
MOUNT VERNON, Iowa — Spencer Lee spent several Saturday mornings this fall working in fan assistance at Iowa football games, working in the neighborhood surrounding Kinnick Stadium. Decked out in the brightly-colored shirts the group wears as it fulfills hours needed to complete a class project, the two-time NCAA wrestling champion has largely gone unnoticed while directing fans to the correct stadium entrance or the nearest restroom facilities. “With his glasses on, he looks just like any other student straight out of the library,’’ Iowa coach Tom Brands said. Rest of the story at https://qctimes.com/sports/college/big-10/iowa/hawkeyes-lee-pointed-in-the-right-direction/article_f485776e-be31-5524-936e-b1801a82d076.html?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Reinhart Eagles Open 2019-20 With Impressive Performances
FRANKLIN SPRINGS/WALESKA, Ga. – The second-ranked wrestling team got its new season underway over the weekend as the Eagles took part in the Georgia Open on Saturday to get some of its student-athletes some looks before beginning its home schedule against NCAA Division II Emmanuel (Ga.). Reinhardt (1-0) did some good things on Saturday, and then followed up that performance by dominating the Lions, 45-0, inside the Brown Athletic Center Sunday afternoon. Rest of the story at https://reinhardteagles.com/news/2019/11/3/wrestling-eagles-open-2019-20-with-impressive-performances.aspx?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Central Oklahoma Bronchos Steamroll Drury In Opener
EDMOND (Nov. 3) –Noah McQuigg and Kalin Winkler scored first-period falls, Garrett Beier added a second-period pin and No. 13-ranked Central Oklahoma flattened Drury 41-3 Sunday afternoon at Hamilton Field House. The Bronchos recorded four other bonus-point wins in the season-opening rout, with the lone loss a last-second upset at 141 pounds. “It was a good start for us,” head coach Todd Steidley said. “Most of our guys were really aggressive in going after bonus points and that’s what you like to see. Obviously we still have a long, long ways to go, but I like the direction we’re headed.” Rest of the story at https://bronchosports.com/news/2019/11/3/wrestling-bronchos-steamroll-drury-in-opener.aspx?mc_cid=b23e8d420d&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
U.S. Congressional Wrestling Caucus Champions Women’s Wrestling
Washington, D.C. – – Wrestling builds leaders, and it was women’s wrestling being celebrated and discussed at the Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday morning. The Wrestle Like A Girl organization and USA Wrestling planned an ‘Empowering Girls to Lead Through Sport’ breakfast in cooperation with Congressman Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and the Bi-Partisan Congressional Wrestling Caucus. Dialogue centered on characteristics learned in wrestling applied to life, leadership, leveraging sport as a vehicle for socioeconomic mobility, and the need for legislative support in the efforts toward sanctioning girls wrestling in the 32 states without a championship. The bi-partisan wrestling caucus was established in March 2019 through the stewardship of Captain Adam Chamie. Collectively, the caucus has pledged to support issues within the wrestling community.
Special guests from the wrestling community included 2019 women’s freestyle wrestling world champions, Jacarra Winchester, Tamyra Mensah-Stock and Adeline Gray. 2004 Olympian Tela O’Donnell Bacher and 2008 Olympian and U.S. National Women’s Freestyle Assistant Coach Clarissa Chun joined them.
Wrestling Builds Leaders
Congressman and Caucus Chair Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) sketched deep parallels between wrestling and success in life. “. . . In wrestling you’re going to lose some matches, and you may lose them right in the middle of a tournament . . . you suck it up and get back on the mat because someone else is going to kick you if you don’t,” said Mullin. “You gotta get over your failures fast, learn from your mistakes and move on. That is life, and that is the same thing that wrestling teaches you. In your successes, celebrate them and go back to work the next day because you’ve got someone else coming after you; that is life. Life is tough—you’re going to have successes, and you’re going to have failures, and if you can learn to be successful in a competitive wrestling room you will learn to be successful in life, too.” A study conducted by Ernst & Young consultants revealed that 94% of female c-suite executives have played a sport. Wrestle Like A Girl’s Founder and Executive Director, Sally Roberts, stated, “Wrestling teaches girls how to own their voice, their space and their bodies.” Rest of the story and pictures at https://www.transitionwrestling.com/u-s-congressional-wrestling-caucus-champions-womens-wrestling/?mc_cid=3b455adea1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
More College Results
Virginia Tech upset No. 9 Missouri in convincing fashion, 29-10
BLACKSBURG – No. 16 Virginia Tech wrestling opened the 2019-20 season with a convincing 29-10 victory over ninth-ranked Missouri as the Hokies won the final four matches to earn the win on Saturday afternoon at Cassell Coliseum. Mitch Moore capped off the thrilling victory with a fall in 26 seconds that ended the match and give Tech its first win ever over the Tigers.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
B.C. LaPrade tied the team score at 3-3 with a 3-1 sudden victory over Jarrett Jacques in a top 20 showdown at 157 pounds. LaPrade battled out of a possible takedown in the third period (ruled out-of-bounds), then earned the win with his own takedown with seven seconds left in the first overtime period. At 165, David McFadden put Tech up in the team scoring 7-3 with a major decision over Peyton Mocco. It was McFadden’s 87th win as a Hokie and the 19th by major decision. Rest of the story and details at https://hokiesports.com/news/2019/11/2/wrestling-hokies-upset-no-9-missouri-in-convincing-fashion-29-10.aspx?mc_cid=3b455adea1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Rutgers Sweeps RAC Quad to Begin 2019-20
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers wrestling picked up three dual victories over LIU (43-3), Centenary (38-6) and Pitt-Johnstown (22-9) to open the 2019-20 season on Saturday in front of 3,332 fans at the RAC. The Scarlet Knights won 25 out of 30 individuals bouts during their three dual matches, including 13 by bonus points. Brett Donner (165), Joseph Grello (174), Jordan Pagano (197) and Christian Colucci all recorded pins to highlight action for the Scarlet Knights. In a lineup that featured nine varsity debuts for RU, true freshman JoJo Aragona finished his day 3-0, including an impressive 6-2 decision over Nick Ealy of Pitt-Johnstown with more than 2:20 of riding time. True freshmen Sammy Alvarez (133) and Jackson Turley (165) also picked up their first career victories during the quad. Rest of this story at https://scarletknights.com/news/2019/11/2/wrestling-sweeps-rac-quad-to-begin-2019-20.aspx?mc_cid=3b455adea1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Fairmont State Opens Season at Garrett Community College
McHENRY, Md. — The relaunched Fairmont State wrestling team opened its 2019-20 schedule on Saturday afternoon with a dual exhibition at Garrett Community College in McHenry, Md. The second-year Lakers program edged the Falcons by a score of 30-22 on Saturday afternoon as Fairmont State went 3-2 after competing in five weight classes during its first meet of the season. Rest of the story at https://fightingfalcons.com/news/2019/11/2/fairmont-state-wrestling-opens-season-at-garrett-community-college.aspx?mc_cid=3b455adea1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Edinboro Fighting Scots Win First-Ever Mid-American Conference Dual while Going 3-0 at Kent State Duals
KENT, Ohio – In one day the Edinboro wrestling team eclipsed its win total from the 2018-19 season. Competing in the Kent State Duals to open the 2019-20 season, the Fighting Scots posted wins over Kent State (29-6), Mercyhurst North East (52-0), and Ashland (36-3) to sprint to a 3-0 start. Just as notable is the fact Edinboro won its first-ever Mid-American Conference dual with the victory over Kent State, an established member of the MAC. And for second-year head coach Matt Hill, the win came against the man he served under as an assistant coach for 11 years, KSU’s Jim Andrassy. A year ago, Kent State defeated Edinboro 26-12. Edinboro got the day started by winning eight of ten bouts against Kent State. Most noteworthy was a battle between two of the top 174-pounders in the MAC. KSU’s Andrew McNally came in ranked third in the MAC preseason poll, while Jacob Oliver of Edinboro was fourth. Both were NCAA qualifiers a year ago, with Mcnally making the trip at 184 lbs. Oliver would win by fall at 3:15. Rest of the story at https://gofightingscots.com/news/2019/11/2/wrestling-fighting-scots-win-first-ever-mid-american-conference-dual-while-going-3-0-at-kent-state-duals.aspx?mc_cid=3b455adea1&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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