Wolfpack Announces 2016-17 Schedule
2016 ACC Champions return to action in Reynolds Coliseum after $35 million renovation
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RALEIGH, N.C. – NC State head coach Pat Popolizio has announced the Wolfpack’s 2016-17 schedule. The Pack’s slate includes 14 scheduled duals and five tournaments during the regular season, before NC State defends its ACC title by hosting the conference championship March 4 in Reynolds Coliseum.
“This year’s schedule has great balance between dual meet and individual competitions,” said Popolizio. “We made some changes to our schedule, to add more individual type competitions by adding The Tussle and Journeymen Classic along with competing in the Midlands Championships for the second straight year.” After being displaced last season due to the impressive $35 million renovation of Reynolds Coliseum, the Wolfpack will be returning to its normal home venue for the 2016-17 season. The Pack will host five duals inside Reynolds, with a pair of ACC home duals. In addition, NC State is the host for the 2017 ACC Championship, and if the Pack were to earn a bid, NC State will also host the National Duals against a Big Ten school prior to the NCAA Championships. “We are extremely excited for the opportunity to host our dual meets in the newly renovated Reynolds,” said Popolizio. “Not only will the arena be great for the wrestlers to compete in, but the experience for the fans will be unforgettable. There is a lot of history and tradition displayed in the Reynolds Walk of Fame & History project for the fans to enjoy.”
Rest of the story at http://gopack.com/news/2016/8/25/wrestling-packwrestle-announces-2016-17-schedule.aspx?mc_cid=c0ba6a97fd&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Brandon Nelsen Joins Duke Wrestling Staff
DURHAM, N.C.—Duke University wrestling head coach Glen Lanham has announced the addition of Brandon Nelsen to the coaching staff as an assistant coach starting in the 2016-2017 season. Nelsen will work primarily with the lighter weights in the wrestling room and will be crucial in recruiting efforts.
“I have known Brandon since he was a sophomore in high school and it’s been great following his development on and off the mat,” said Lanham. “I’m very excited about all he will bring to our wrestling program.” “I am very excited for the opportunity that has been given to me by head coach Glen Lanham,” said Nelsen. “I have the utmost respect for him and what his vision is for Duke wrestling in the future. Coach Lanham was one of the first coaches to recruit me in high school and although our paths separated I am very glad to be coaching alongside he and Ben Wissel. I am looking forward to helping build what it means to be a Duke wrestler both on and off of the mat.” Nelsen comes to Durham after spending a year as graduate assistant at the University of Indianapolis. During his time in Indianapolis Nelsen worked primarily with the lightweight group as well as helped mentor a pair of All-Americans at 125 and 133 pounds, which included a runner-up finish at NCAA Division II Championships at 133 pounds.
Rest of the story at http://www.goduke.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=211107398&mc_cid=60c5c902e7&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Appalachian State Adds Two to Coaching Staff
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State Univeristy wrestling head coach JohnMark Bentley announced the addition of Ryan LeBlanc as an assistant coach and Dominic Parisi as a volunteer assistant coach on Friday. “I am excited about the addition of both Ryan and Dom to the Appalachian wrestling staff,” Bentley said. “Ryan’s wrestling, coaching and fundraising experience will vastly benefit our program. Dominic brings a passion and love for Appalachian that is unparalleled. He had an outstanding career here at Appalachian and he is going to be an awesome Coach!” LeBlanc joins Appalachian after spending two years working for the State University of New York at Cortland. He started as a graduate assistant wrestling coach before transitioning to a dual position in coaching and alumni engagement. LeBlanc helped guide the team to a 7th and 13th place finish in the NCAA tournament including seven national qualifiers, four NWCA Scholar All-Americans, four NCAA All-Americans and two separate individual national champions. He also helped create the periodization plan for wrestling, strength and cardiovascular training throughout his seasons. Rest of the story at http://www.appstatesports.com//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21500&ATCLID=211103289&mc_cid=452c9f4167&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Tar Heel Wrestling Club names Kenny Monday as head coach
The Tar Heel Wrestling Club has named Kenny Monday as its head coach.
“Bringing Kenny on is huge for our development as a program,” UNC head wrestling coach Coleman Scott told InterMat. “We want to win national, world, and Olympic titles in Chapel Hill and he will be a huge part of that.” The 54-year-old Monday has coached at all levels of wrestling, and has worked as the wrestling coach with the Blackzilians, a mixed martial arts camp. He is a two-time Olympic medalist, winning gold in 1988 and silver in 1992. Monday was also an NCAA champion and three-time NCAA All-American at Oklahoma State. He helped guide Scott to an Olympic bronze medal in 2012. His son Kennedy Monday, a two-time state champion, is an incoming freshman at UNC. The Tar Heel Wrestling Club currently has three full-time senior level athletes training: Tony Ramos, Josh Kindig and Braden Atwood. “We are looking to build on them and add a few more in the next year or so,” Scott said.
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/16646?mc_cid=ba0d306da8&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Return of Joliet Junior College wrestling program
Editor’s Note – Encouraging news about wrestling and the benefits for our county in having more college programs.
Donations can help the return of Joliet Junior College wrestling program | Morris Herald-News
By: DICK GOSS
About 21/2 years ago, Dan Catarello, a local chiropractor and former college wrestler, and Pat O’Connell, a longtime Joliet Township/Joliet Central wrestling coach, struck up a friendship. Almost immediately, their conversation swung toward their passion. The questions was posed: Why shouldn’t Joliet Junior College reinstate its once-renowned wrestling program? The program, which rose to national prominence during the tenure of Hall of Fame coach and administrator Henry Pillard, has been gone since 1987. Catarello and O’Connell decided to get to work on reinstatement. Rest of the story at http://www.morrisherald-news.com/2016/07/11/donations-can-help-the-return-of-joliet-junior-college-wrestling-program/avlggxa/?page=1
Galli Inducted Into Wrestling Hall Of Fame
STILLWATER, Okla. — Former North Carolina wrestling captain and ACC champion Joe Galli was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as the organization’s Outstanding American. Full story at the Tar Heel’s web site — http://www.goheels.com/SportSelect.dbml?SPID=12984
Wolfpack Wrestling
The Reynolds Coliseum renovations are going well and the Wolfpack wrestling team is looking to return to competing there in the fall. Team members have been participating in the University Nationals and other competitions. The N.C. State has not been announced yet but fans can keep up with the team’s news at http://gopack.com/index.aspx?path=wrestling&
Coker Names Baxter Head Wrestling Coach
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College has named Michael Baxter as its head wrestling coach, Dr. Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and athletic facilities, announced today. Baxter becomes the second coach in program history. “We are very excited to have Michael join the Coker family,” said Griffin. “He brings a wealth of experience, passion and a proven record of success to Coker. We look forward to watching Michael build on the academic and athletic success that our wrestling program has earned over the last three years.” The rest the story at – http://cokercobras.com/sports/wrest/2015-16/releases/20160628ppsf0x?mc_cid=c085262fae&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
The Citadel To Host SoCon Wrestling Championship
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Citadel will host the 2017 and 2018 Southern Conference Wrestling Championship inside McAlister Field House, it was announced Tuesday.
The annual event has been conducted in Charleston seven times, most recently in 2009 when the Bulldogs took fourth place. Dating back to 1961, The Citadel has had 67 cadet-athletes earn individual championships in the tournament.
The SoCon Wrestling Championship had been held at UNC Asheville’s Kimmel Arena in Asheville, North Carolina, in conjunction with the league’s basketball tournaments the last two seasons, but because of uncertainty over Kimmel’s availability going forward, the wrestling tournament was put back out to bid. Rest of the story at – http://citadelsports.com/news/2016/6/28/the-citadel-to-host-wrestling-championship.aspx?mc_cid=c085262fae&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Starting the legacy of Drury wrestling
It is encouraging to see colleges to step forth and take the prudent and honorable step of adding a wrestling program. Such is the case with Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. A more complete story can be read at the following – http://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/2016/07/27/came-here-start-legacy-drury-wrestling/87532600/?mc_cid=46b4bab624&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
TDR blog
After 20 seasons of publicizing wrestling The TakeDown Report’s (TDR) focus has changed to the collecting of college coaching records from North America since 1903. We will continue to recognize and reward successful wrestlers in eastern North Carolina (east of Raleigh & Fayetteville), assist with schools in starting or re-starting a team and this blog. Join us on our FaceBook Page – “The TakeDown Report” for photos and news. Please send results, stories, links and news to pass along. E-mail us at takedownreport@gmail.com
Martin Fleming, Editor
Takedown Report
