Behind-The-Scenes Report From Iowa HS State Tourney

Josh Good enjoyed working matsideFrom the Ogden Reporter His responsibilities included running bout sheets, mopping mats before and after each session, and towel boy. Below, he describes his experience: Behind the scenes in “The Barn “by Josh Good “Wrestlers, clear…

Wrestling’s Johnson wins Big Ten Coach of the Year

By Jon Gluskin Illinois wrestling added to its hardware collection Sunday. Not only did it win its first Big Ten Championships since 1952, but head coach Mark Johnson was named 2005 Big Ten Coach of the Year.. “I’m not much…

Two big subplots at PIAA wrestling tourney

Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. – Returning PIAA state champion and three-time place winner Matt Fisk of Wyalusing said he made it point this year to be in the best physical shape of his life. “I push myself hard every day…

Alex Tirapelle TheMat’s Wrestler of the Week

Tirapelle named TheMat.com Wrestler of the WeekGary Abbott/USA Wrestling Alex Tirapelle (Clovis, Calif./Illinois) was named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for the week of March 1-7. Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within…

Homan ‘a pit bull’ on wrestling mat

By Ron [email protected] If there is such a thing as a typical Adam Homan match, it was the one in which he gained his 100th career victory. In the Northwest Regional consolation semifinals, the State College 119-pounder escaped from Conneaut…

Wrestling Notebook: Jones has chance to join elite group

By Ken Wunderley, Tri-State Sports & News Service Donnie Jones and Joey Ecklof have a chance to join an elite group at the PIAA wrestling championships, which begin Thursday at Hershey’s Giant Center. But one will have to settle for…

NCAA Wrestling To Hold 75th Anniversary Celebration

INDIANAPOLIS—The NCAA will hold a Division I Wrestling 75th Anniversary Celebration March, 18 at Union Station in St. Louis. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. local time starting with the announcement of the 15 wrestlers on the 75th Anniversary Team.…

Patriots Re-Sign Offensive Lineman Stephen Neal

FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots re-signed guard Steve Neal, keeping one of the key components of their offensive line. Neal, a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion who saw little playing time in 2002 and 2003 due to…

Wrestling, with real wrestlers, due on TV

By Don SteinbergInquirer Staff Writer Real wrestling – the kind done in high school and college gyms and the Olympics – hasn’t had a fan base far beyond the sport’s participants and their families. “It’s a huge fraternity and a…

And Now It’s Time for Real Pro Wrestling!

Can you believe it? In just a few short weeks, wrestling fans around the country will all be able to experience the long awaited launch and TV broadcast of RPW. After three years of preparation the New League of Superheroes…