ALL-TIME JuCo Coaches – Top 40 in Dual Meet Wins

Ron Mirikitani (Meramec –St. Louis) 457
Eric Knuutila (Niagara C.C.) 383
Ron Gaffner (Muskegeon C. C.) 344
Roy Minter (Ridgewater C.C.-Wilmar) 329
Jody L. Thompson (Labette Ks. C.C.) 318
John Owen (North Idaho Jr. Coll.) 304
Ed Kringstad (Bismark State College) 301
Chuck Williamson (Gloucester Co.unty Coll.) 300
Neil Boyd (Waldorf College) 291
John Sacchi (Middlesex Comm. Coll.) 280
Art Kraft (Triton Comm. Coll.) 264
Frank Millard (SUNY-Delhi) 261
Norm Lovelace (Harper William Rainey) 257
Jack Crider (St. Louis C.C.-Forest Park) 255
Dennie Frederichs (Iowa Cent. Comm. Coll.) 247
Steven Lampe (Colby C. C. & NW Kan. Tech) 237 – incomplete numbers
Al Kaltofen (College of DuPage) 230
David Pacheco (Sacremento City College) 220
Steve Babcock (Alfred St.) 217
Larry Fornicola (Keystone Jr. Coll.) 216
John DeVencenzo (SUNY-Morrisville) 215
Chuck Henke (Nassau Co. Comm. Coll.) 211
Larry McDaniel (N.D. St. School of Science) 210
Robert Christiansen (Ricks College) 209
Mike Rybak (Itasca C.C.) 202
Pat Whitcomb (North Idaho Coll.) 207
Stan Nevins (SUNY-Cobleskill) 193
Robert Hartman (SUNY-Farmingdale/Long Island) 184
Henry Pillard (Joliet Jr. College) 183
John Philo (Rochester Comm. & Tech.) 180
John Woods (Palomar Comm. Coll.) 179
John Borszcz (Cuyahoga Comm. Coll.) 178
Dave Klemm (Lincoln College) 173
Ron ‘Tune’ Eastin (Phoenix College) 166
Les Schoelkoph (Thaddeus Stevens Coll. Of Tech 160
Stan Hotzler (Minnesota-West-Worthington) 157
Lowell Lange (Sacremento City College) 155
Jerry Jansen (Minn. West-Worth./Bethany) 149
Frank Addleman (Santa Ana Calif.) 135
Les Hogan (North Idaho Jr. Coll.) 128

August 21, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

State Champ Nick Quillen presented ‘Roy Heverly Award’ trophy

State Champion Nick Quillen of Rosewood High School was presented the 10^th Annual Roy Heverly Award as the top underclassman scholastic wrestler in eastern North Carolina. Nick was joined by TDR Editor Martin Fleming, at halftime of Rosewood’s first football game of the season on the 50 yard line. Many supportive Rosewood sports fans cheered on this popular athlete.

Quillen completed his junior season with a (61-0) record and won the 1A division State Championship at 120 lbs. In his sophomore season Nick made it to the state finals but came up short. He has qualified all 3 years in high school. Nick has endured, improved and sought high goals to become Rosewood’s first undefeated wrestler and first state champion. His Rosewood Coach Bill Edmundson pointed out that,”… he has earned him 161-11 career wins for his team and while blazing quite a journey of improvement. He makes it look easy, yet that is because he works so hard at it.”

Quillen was also named the top 120 lbs. wrestler in eastern North Carolina, for the 2^nd consecutive year, by the TakeDown Report and earned an engraved wooden plaque for that honor. He placed in the top 6 his freshman season. When asked why he did much better last season he said “I was motivated by a different mind-set, being more focused which made me better able to do better. While this was representative of his pride and determination he added “…we (Rosewood H. S.) have a great team and tradition. Great coaches, and getting pushed in the (practice) room helped. Edmundson added “Nick is a walking example of a hard working winner in every sense.”

His father, Michael Quillen beaming with pride for Nick stated “I knew he would be good when I told Coach Bill I got one for you as wrestling is the sport for Nick.” He continued “I believed he would eventually become a state champion early on as he was too small for other sports and his determination and focus on wrestling and his academics studies.” Nick added with an impish smile, “I appreciate this award and know that there are many tough wrestlers in our end of the state.” Looking ahead to his senior season Nick stated that he “want to wrestle my best all the time and get as good as I can.” He can surpass the Wayne County career record of 211 wins in his last season. Then he will seek wrestling at a Division I University.

“My toughest opponent was a wrestler from North Rowan. He kept me going, pushed me and was a good challenge.” Yet Nick did not have the chance to wrestle Tyler Ross of Jacksonville, the state champion at 120 in 3A. Quillen and Ross are tied for the top spot at 120 and for the Roy Heverly Award. Ross will be presented his award later this fall in Jacksonville. Marquin Hill of Washington, Ryan Blackwell of Croatan and Charlie Millea and Jake Smith of Havelock were the previous award winners in recent years. The award is named in honor of former state champion Roy Heverly, a 4 time state medallist at West Carteret and three time All-American at The University of North Carolina-Pembroke. The TakeDown Report, an on-line publication promotes amateur wrestling in eastern North Carolina, sponsors these Awards. “These awards recognize the most successful wrestlers in the area each year.” Fleming noted, “It encourages the young men from the teams in the eastern part of the state with another opportunity for fans to realize the hard work, determination and discipline it takes to be a top wrestler,” he added. The TDR is in its’ 16^th year in North Carolina reporting wrestling results and media coverage of the sport. TDR at martinfleming@suddenlink.net , (252) 883-3311 & https://takedownreport.wordpress.com/

August 20, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

NAIA Coaches Lists by Wins

ALL-TIME – Top 15 NAIA

Milton Martin (Westmar) (1962-1997) 462
Mike Olson (UNC-Pembroke & others) 428
Bob Riehm (Southern Oregon) 270
Vern Tate (Huron S.D.) 201
Bill Hughes (Black Hills State) 187
Tom Jarman (Manchester, Ind.) 179
Howard Westcott (Portland State) 162
Mike Jones (Simon Fraser) 158 – incomplete numbers
Mike Ritchey (Southern Oregon) 154
Mike Machholz (Missouri Valley) 148
Keith Spataro (Menlo Coll./San Bruno) 139
David Ray (SIU-Edwardsville/Montana St.-North.) 134
Tom Jarman (Taylor College) 128
Milo Trusty (Univ. of Mary) 128
Rodger Jehlicka (Adams State) 127

Active – Top 12 NAIA

Mike Jones (Simon Fraser) 158 – school moved to the NCAA

Mike Ritchey (Southern Oregon) 154
Mike Machholz (Missouri Valley) 148
Thadd O’Donnell (Dickinson State) 94
Franky James (Campbellsville) 78
Tim Jager (Morningside College) 75
John Petty (Calf. Baptist Univ./Embry-Riddle) 72
James Kisgen (McKendree College) 69
Caleb Schaeffer (Great Falls Univ.) 61
Archie Randall (Oklahoma City Univ.) 58
Ken Ramsey (Embry-Riddle College) 37
Nick Mitchell (Grand View College) 35
Nate Moorman (King Coll.) & Beau Vest (Midland & Dana) 31

August 20, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Top Active D-III Coaches in Dual Meet Wins

Active – Top 25 D-III

1. Bill Racich (Ursinus College) 461
2. Ned McGinley (King’s College-PA) 428
3. Jim Miller (Wartburg College) 379
4. Roger Crebs (Lycoming College) 314
5. Steve Eldridge (U.S. Coast Guard Acad.) 309
6. Don Murray (SUNY-Brockport) 306
7. Kerry Volkmann (John Carroll) 289
8. Tom Kessler (York College) 303
9. Dave Kemmy (Roger Williams). 251
10. Ron Beaschler (Ohio Northern) 247
11. Randy Stewart (Loras College) 203
12. Lenny Morris (Johnson & Wales) 211
13. Dave Mitchell (Luther College) 193
14. Tim Fadar (Wisc.-Whitewater & LaCrosse) 196
15. Martin Nichols (Ithaca College) 179
16. Jay Jones (Rhode Island College) 172
17. John Oostendorp (Coe College) 143
18. Brandon Totten (Delaware Valley Coll.) 142
19. Drew Black (Wesleyan University) 140
20. Brad Bruhn (SUNY-Cortland) 138
21. Johnny Johnson (Wisc.-Stevens Point) 135
22. Jon Laudenslager (Wilkes Univ.) 135
23. Chris Walter (Wisc.-Platteville) 106
24. Mike Duroe (Cornell College) 101
25. Bret Corner (Corncordia Wisc) 100

August 19, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Top Active Division II Coaches

Active – Top 20 NCAA Division II Coaches

Pat Pecora (Pitt-Johnstown) 500
David James (Central Oklahoma) 351
Mike Denney (U.N.O.-Maryville Un.) 314
Jim Makovsky (Minn. St.-Mankato) 254
Jason Liles (S.D. St. & Mont.-North.) 236
Robin Ersland (Central Missouri) 216
Marc Bauer (Nebraska-Kearney) 165
Don Henry Gannon Univ.) 158
Scott Ritzen (Chadron St. Coll.) 135 ** = just retired
Lars Jensen (San Francisco St.) 134
Robert Fisher (Kutztown Univ.) 128
Miles Van Hee (Western St. Coll.) 121
Jason Valek (Newberry) 114
Heath Grimm (Upper Iowa Univ.) 110
Jason Reitmeier (Augustana College) 95
Dave Schutter (Truman State) 88
Mike Wehler (Mercyhurst / West Liberty St.) 85
Keenan Speiss (Minn.-St.-Morehead) 81
Steve Costanzo (St. Cloud St.) 79
Jason Ramstetter (Adams St. Coll.) 76

August 18, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

All-Time Division II Coaches

ALL-TIME – TOP 25 D-II

Pat Pecora (Pitt-Johnstown) 500 – II
Don Elia (Carson-Newman) 461 – II
Arthur “Bucky” Maughn (N Dak State) 408 – II
Vaughan Hitchcock (Cal-POLY-SLO) 353
David James (Central Oklahoma) 351
Robert “Rummy” Macias (Minn. St.-Mankato) 317 – II
Mike Denney (U.N.O.-Maryville Un.) 314
P.J. Smith (U.N.C.-Pembroke) 299
Vince Monseau (West Liberty St.-Peru St.) 286
Jim Koch (Wisconsin-Parkside) 277
Jim Makovsky (Minn. St.-Mankato) 254
William Corman (Shippensburg St.) 243
Jason Liles (S.D. St. & Mont.-North.) 236
Terry Wetherald (Univ. of Indianapolis) 229
Larry Kristoff (SIU-Edwardsville) 212
Robin Ersland (Minot St./Central Missouri) 216
Mike Palmisano (UN-Omaha/Ohio Northern) 200
Tracy Borah (Western St. Coll.) 200
Joe Seay (Cal. St. Bakersfield) 187
Allan Abraham (San Francisco 176
Ray Kowatch (Ashland Univ.) 167
John Oxton (St. Cloud St.) 167
Marc Bauer (Nebraska-Kearney) 165
Paul Kendle (Augustana College) 163
Don Henry Gannon Univ.) 158

August 17, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Even More Coaches

OK, We will throw out some names which might trip some search engines and put details later. If you have information about any of the following COLLEGE coaches please e-mail us at martinfleming@suddenlink.net
Walter Blair
Ernest or Ernie Eveland
Blaine Gorney
Larry Harrison
Carlos Henriquez
Jerry Hughes
Ken Hulslander
Sid or Sidney Hultema
Robert or Bob Jackson
Greg Johnson
Maurice Johnson
Max Kimberly
R.K. or Roger Leathers
Frank Maze
George Miller
Leroy Schoenfield
Roger Sherman
Bill or William Smith
Robert Smith
Raymond Sparks
Dan Stavely
Craig Stevens
Dave Stewart
Orion Stuteville
Ken Turner
Joe Verducci
Reg or Reggie Wicks
Asa or A.G. Wicks
Joe Wirth
Look forward to hearing from college wrestling fans.

August 17, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

All-Time Coaches D-III Top in Wins

Before ’12-’13 ALL-TIME – Top 50 D-III

Jare Klein (Olivet Coll. Mich) 569
David Icenhower (The College of N. J.) 534
John Reese (Wilkes Univ.) 515 unclear which wins were at D-III level
Max Servies (Wabash College) 487
Doug Parker (Springfield College) 485
Bill Racich (Ursinus College) 461
Ned McGinley (King’s College-PA) 428
Phil Grebinar (Worcester Poly Tech.) 414
Bob Skelton (Western New England College) 402
Robert Marshall (Del. Valley Coll./Dickinson) 396
Jim Miller (Wartburg College) 379
Al Baxter (Buena Vista Univ.) 376
Budd Whitehill (Lycoming Coll.) 376
Jeff Swenson (Augsburg Coll.) 321
Roger Crebs (Lycoming College) 314
Bill Del Rosa (Case West.Res.) 310
Steve Eldridge (U.S. Coast Guard Acad.) 309
Don Murray (SUNY-Brockport) 306
Tom Kessler (York College) 303
Daryl Arroyo (Springfield, Mass) 301
Willie Myers (Wisconsin-Whitewater) 301
Byron James (Wisconsin-River Falls) 297
Kerry Volkmann (John Carroll) 289
Al Sosa (SUNY-Oneonta) 284
Kenneth D. Ober (Elizabethtown) 282
John Elton (St. John’s) 273
Frank Cheek (Humboldt State) 261
Dave Kemmy (Roger Williams). 251
Ron Beaschler (Ohio Northern) 247
Al Hanke (Elmhurst/Lake Forest) 246
James R. Howard (SUNY-Oswego) 234
John A. Davis (Maryville) 224
Steve Strellner (Montclair St.) 223
Bob Gaudenzi (Hunter College) 218
Jerry Petrofes (Lebanon Valley Coll.) 214
Tony DeCarlo (John Carroll Univ.) 213
Donald Montgomery (Mt. Union Coll.) 212
Lonnie Morris (Johnson & Wales) 211
Ron Zalokar (Carthage College) 204
Randy Stewart (Loras College) 203
John Summa (Baldwin-Wallace Coll.) 201
Earl Fuller (Roch. Inst. Of Tech) 197
Tim Fader (Wisc.-Whitewater&LACrosse) 196
Ron Peterson (Simpson College) 195
Larry Shank (Capital & Heidelburg) 194
Gary Franke (Washington & Lee) 193
Dave Mitchell (Luther College) 193
George Olson (Wheaton) 192
Richard Walker (Wartburg & Grinnell) 191
Vernon “Finn” Grinaker (Concordia-Moorehead) 190

August 15, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Looking for some more coaches

As mentioned in the previous post we are trying to determine if the following coaches were the same person or two coaches with the same name at two differnet colleges. We would appreciate input and information from other wrestling fans on the following.
Doug Porter at SUNY-Albany State & California State-Stanislaus both in the 1970s
Harvey L. Potter at Duke 1941-1947 & Harvey Potter at Colgate Univ. 1954-1965
Reginald Price at Hiram College 1967-1969 & MacMurray College 1972-1973,
Charles Ross at Millikin College 1959-1962 & Chuck Ross at Beloit College 1971-1974
Tony Schavone at Dubuque College at 1952-1954 & Black Hills State at 1958-1966
Guy Rathbun at Oregon State & Guy Rathbun Jr. at Indiana University both in the 1920s.

E-Mail us at martinfleming@suddenlink.net

August 13, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Looking for Old Coaching Records

In our on-going project to catalog, collect and assemble the dual meet records of every college and every college team and their head coaches. One of the obstacles is when coaches with the same or similar name are listed at different schools at different times. Many times evidence is found that they are the same person. Yet we are still looking for some confirmation that they following are coaches who coached at two different schools. We are asking for evidence and information on the following coaches.

Bob Antonacci at Oregon State 1947-1950 and Robert J. Antonacci at Univ. of Chicago 1951-1952 Bob Bennett of Augustana (Illinois) 1954-1955 and Bob Bennett at Southern Oregon St 1959-1964 Mike Connor of George Mason 1980-1985 and Wisconsin- Superior State 1989-1991.
We have found that there were three schools with a coach named Bob Davis. The same coach was at Carson-Newman 1963-1965 and Tennessee University 1969-1974 yet a different Bob Davis was the coach at Sioux Falls College 1966-1968. We will continue to post the names of coaches with incomplete records and hope to generate some information and response from other wrestling fans.
Contact us at martinfleming@suddenlink.net

August 12, 2012 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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