PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast: Ep. 46 – U.S. Open Preview with Obe Blanc
RALEIGH, N.C. – Episode 46 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast features Obe Blanc, coach of the Wolfpack Wrestling Club. Host Brian Reinhardt will finally get a chance to sit down with Blanc to talk about the dynamic of the club and its relationship with the NC State collegiate wrestling program, as well as what to look forward to in weekend’s U.S. Open from Wolfpack WC athletes. Rest of the story at https://gopack.com/news/2019/4/23/wrestling-packmentality-pop-ins-podcast-ep-46-us-open-preview-with-obe-blanc.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Behind a committed Moore, LHU wrestling’s future is bright
From Day 1, Scott Moore had a vision, one that continues to motivate the Bald Eagles head wrestling coach.
MAT-TOWN, U.S.A. – “Listen, no matter what happens, I want to be at Lock Haven.” Those were the words spoken by Scott Moore as he wrapped up a day of interviewing for the vacant head coaching position at Lock Haven University in the summer of 2013. Moore, the interim head coach at the time, was talking about why he moved back to central Pennsylvania, and why he wanted to be the next head wrestling coach in Mat-Town U.S.A. He had a vision. At the time, it was a vision only he could dream of and only he could construct.
Days later, on July 1, 2013, Moore was named the Bald Eagles head coach, and he committed to lead the team. He committed to build on that vision from day one. Today, six seasons later, he is just as committed to the vision and to the future of LHU wrestling. With five All-Americans, 25 NCAA Division I national qualifiers, two Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) Championships and back-to-back top-20 NCAA finishes, Moore is still building on that vision. Call it “The Rise” if you will, but Moore has never been more excited about what lies ahead. Moore has embraced every aspect of coaching at The Haven, and without question, that regard for what LHU is and what it stands for has strengthened his background, coaching ability and helped cement Lock Haven’s rise back to the national stage. Moore embraced the local community and, in return, it embraced Moore. The community – filled with knowledgeable wrestling-crazed supporters – stood behind and supported what Moore was building. Rest of the story at https://www.golhu.com/news/2019/4/23/feature-behind-a-committed-moore-lhu-wrestlings-future-is-bright.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Marc Bauer Named UNK Athletic Director
By Todd Gottula, UNK Director of Communications
Kearney, Neb. – Following a national search, interim athletic director Marc Bauer has been selected as the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Chancellor Doug Kristensen made the announcement today. “Marc brings tremendous passion for athletics, coaching and a positive student-athlete experience,” Kristensen said. “He brings a deep understanding of building a quality culture for competitive athletics and academic success. It is a culture that supports students from recruitment through development to graduation, helps students develop skills that will be valuable throughout their lives, and embraces strong ethics and compliance expectations.” Bauer has served as interim athletic director since April 2018. The director oversees 14 sports with approximately 450 student-athletes and 40 coaches and staff members. Rest of the story at https://lopers.com/news/2019/4/23/general-marc-bauer-named-unk-athletic-director.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Alex Clemsen Named Head Wrestling Coach
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland Director of Athletics Damon Evans announced Tuesday that Alex Clemsen has been named the seventh head coach of the Maryland wrestling program. Clemsen comes to College Park following a successful five-year tenure at Missouri, where he served as the program’s associate head coach for the last four seasons. During his time on staff, Clemsen helped Missouri wrestlers earn three NCAA individual titles, 22 All-America honors and five consecutive top-six team finishes at the NCAA Championships. Missouri teams went a combined 84-7 in dual meets during his time on staff there.
“We’re thrilled to name Alex Clemsen as our next head wrestling coach,” Evans said. “Alex is coming to Maryland after spending five years at Missouri, where he was instrumental in producing numerous All-Americans and NCAA Champions. His dedication to developing student-athletes both on and off the mat will serve him well as the leader of our program. It is an exciting time for the Maryland wrestling program.” “I’m honored to have been selected as the head coach of the Maryland wrestling program,” Clemsen said. Rest of the story at https://umterps.com/news/2019/4/23/alex-clemsen-named-university-of-maryland-head-wrestling-coach.aspx?mc_cid=bfa978104b&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Top ACTIVE Division III College Coaches in Dual wins Top 25 w/ at least 100 wins
ACTIVE Coaches (D-III)– Top 25 (or so) with at least 100 wins
- Roger Crebs (Lycoming College) 406
- Don Murray (SUNY-Brockport) 350
- Lonnie Morris (Johnson & Wales) 347
- Ron Beaschler (Ohio Northern Univ.) 324
- Bruce Haberli (New York University) 294
- Dave Mitchell (Luther College) 277
- Martin Nichols (Ithaca College) 262
- Jon Laudenslager (Wilkes University) 253
- Jay Jones (Rhode Island College) 234
- John Oostendorp (Coe College) 229
- Brad Bruhn (SUNY-Cortland) 223
- Bryan Brunk (Messiah College) 216
- Drew Black (Wesleyan Univ.) 194
- Johnny Johnson (Wisconsin-Stevens Point) 194
- Dave Malecek (Wisconsin-LaCrosse State) – 184
- Mike Howard (SUNY-Oswego State) – 171
- Duane Ritter (SUNY Oneonta State) – 168
- Jon McGovern (Dubuque University) – 144
- Leo Kocher (University of Chicago) 140 – incomplete
- Brian Anderson (Wabash College) – 139
- Craig Thurber (Thiel College) – 134
- Steve Marianetti (Elmhurst College) – 130
- Jason Garriques (Centenary College) 107
- Sean Gibbs (Baldwin-Wallace) – 102
- Eric Van Kley (Central College,) – 100
Recent Retired Coaches
Bill Racich (Ursinus College)
540 – deceased after season
2018
Ned McGinley (King’s College)
458 – III retired in 2017
Mike Duroe (Cornell College) 145
– III – deceased July ’18
Bruce Shumaker (Apprentice School) 138 –
III – retired in 2017
Augsburg to add women’s wrestling as varsity sport
TDR Ed’s Note ; First women’s college team in Minnesota as the opportunities keep expanding.
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FACTS ABOUT WOMEN’S WRESTLING
MINNEAPOLIS — Augsburg University is continuing its tradition of being a pioneer in women’s athletics by creating a varsity women’s wrestling team, which will begin competition in the 2019-20 school year with Max Mejia as its first head coach, the university has announced. By being the only collegiate institution in Minnesota to currently sponsor a varsity women’s wrestling program, Augsburg continues to lead the field in adding athletic opportunities for women. Women’s wrestling will be the 22nd varsity sport offered at Augsburg, and the 12th Auggie women’s sport. In 1995, Augsburg was the first college or university in the Midwest to sponsor a varsity women’s ice hockey team, and in 2014, Augsburg became the first collegiate institution in Minnesota to sponsor a varsity women’s lacrosse team. “I am proud that our outstanding intercollegiate athletics program will once again set a new standard for offering competition opportunities for women,” said Augsburg President Dr. Paul Pribbenow. “Women’s wrestling is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and it is especially fitting that Augsburg — with its nationally recognized men’s wresting program — will join this movement. I look forward to our women’s wrestling program recruiting top-notch student-athletes from across the country and competing at the highest level.” Rest of the story at https://athletics.augsburg.edu/news/2019/4/15/wres041519.aspx
Ocean Springs Greyhounds fighting to keep wrestling alive in Mississippi
TDR Ed.’s Note ; Student-Athletes in Mississippi need to have more wrestling opportunities.
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The Greyhounds are currently the only high school wrestling team in MS.
By Tristan Ruppert| April 22, 2019 at 5:31 PM CDT – Updated April 23 OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) – Mississippi is the only state in the country without high school sanctioned wrestling but one Coast school is trying to change that. WLOX Reporter Tristan Ruppert once wrestled as an Ocean Springs Greyhound but his time with the team was anything but easy. Ruppert didn’t know if each year he wrestled would be the last year for the program. That was five years ago and the team is still fighting to keep wrestling alive in Mississippi. “Getting your hand raised on the mat is the greatest feeling because you know you’ve worked hard to get to that position and you came out on top,” said wrestler Bryce Bizzack. Rest of the story at http://www.wlox.com/2019/04/22/ocean-springs-greyhounds-fighting-keep-wrestling-alive-mississippi/?mc_cid=b1438612e8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
‘Hard work always pays off.’ Fresno State athlete has found success in wrestling and football
By Anthony Galaviz April 22, 2019
Fresno State junior Josh Hokit, the Bulldogs’ dual-sport standout, almost gave up on wrestling. Good thing he didn’t: He placed fifth at last month’s NCAA wrestling championships to earn All-American honors. After finishing up spring football practice, Hokit revealed what pushed him: “I became obsessed with the sport and everything that came along with that with weight lifting, wrestling, film. I took it all in and that’s all I thought about everyday. That’s what I really wanted to accomplish was be on that podium in March. Hard work always pays off.”
His obsession was a 180-degree turn from earlier thinking he might give up the sport to focus on football. What changed? “I had a gut feeling” there was more to prove in wrestling, Hokit said. Rest of the story at https://www.fresnobee.com/sports/college/mountain-west/fresno-state/bulldogs-football/article229496969.html?mc_cid=b1438612e8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Penn State Wrestling Season Review – Full Notes, Post-Season Stories, Videos and More!
The Penn State Nittany Lions stormed the national field on March 21-23, 2019, in Pittsburgh’s PPG Paints Arena. Head coach Cael Sanderson‘s squad won its eighth NCAA title in the last nine years and its fourth straight! Relive an amazing post-season run and the season in general with this one-stop click stop for the 2018-19 season review! Rest of the story and video at https://gopsusports.com/news/2019/4/22/wrestling-season-review-full-notes-post-season-stories-videos-and-more.aspx?mc_cid=b1438612e8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Top ACTIVE Division II College Coaches in Dual wins Top 12 w/ at least 100 wins
- Pat Pecora (Pitt-Johnstown) 598
- Mike Denney (Maryville Univ./Nebr.-Omaha) 365
- Jim Makovsky (Minn. St.-Mankato/Valley City St.) 302
- Steve Costanzo (St. Cloud Univ.&Dana College) 269
- Robert Fisher (Kutztown Univ.) 209
- Doug Henry (Gannon Univ.) 208
- Jason Reitmeier (Augustana College-S.D.) 181
- Heath Grimm (Upper Iowa Univ.) 179
- Mike Wehler (Mercyhurst, West Liberty State) 177
- Doug Moses (New Mex. Highlands, So. Colorado, Col. St.) 150 – inc.
- Dave Shutter (Truman State, NE Missouri State) – 133
- Jason Ramstetter (Adams State) 100
Recent Retired
Coaches
Lars Jensen (Calif. State
San Francisco) 170 – II –
resigned in 2017
Miles Van Hee (Western State College)
170 – II –moved to A.D. position in 2017
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