Ben Askren Claims Dan Hodge Award for Second Consecutive Year

Tiger Wrestling National Champion Claims Heisman Equivalent Columbia, Mo. – Missouri two-time defending National Champion Ben Askren (Hartland, Wis.) was awarded his second consecutive Dan Hodge Trophy, wrestling’s equivalent to the Heisman, as announced today by the Dan Gable International…

Why wrestling is so addictive

BY MICHAEL ROSENBERG FREE PRESS COLUMNIST The day that amateur wrestling becomes a major spectator sport in America is the day that aliens land in Iowa and decide their favorite delicacy is cauliflower ear. It just won’t happen, and I…

ND wrestler goes to trial on rape charges of teammates

By Josh Verges jverges@argusleader .com PARKER – One of Jerome Hunt’s former wrestling teammates testified Wednesday that Hunt inserted his finger into his rectum while another teammate held him down. The alleged victim said it happened about 20 times before…

Lang’s sudden fall inexplicable

Pat Galbincea Plain Dealer Reporter Auburn Hills, Mich. — It takes a special athlete to enjoy competing in a sport as hard and brutal and mentally demanding as college wrestling. Winners of NCAA titles experience a joy of euphoria, and…

Veritas – Jon Trenge Wrestling Movie Trailer on YouTube

I’ve uploaded, with permission, Veritas the Jon Trenge wrestling movie trailer to YouTube. Enjoy! Veritas is a full-length movie documenting Lehigh University’s 2004-2005 wrestling team and the story of Jon Trenge, who strives to achieve his dream of becoming a…

Perry’s perspective helps him reign supreme on the mat

By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen Mark Perry Jr. said he hasn’t stopped smiling since Saturday night. Iowa’s newest national champion hasn’t been able to stop hitting the rewind button and watching the final two minutes of his stunning 4-3…

Wrestling Movie Screens at HS Senior Nationals

New wrestling film to screen at High School Senior Nationals Wrestling Championship and Convention. VERITAS Veritas is a feature-length film documenting Lehigh University’s 2004-2005 wrestling team and the story of Jon Trenge, who strives to achieve his childhood dream of…

I like being one of the guys

Mandi Barnes, Northampton High School’s 112-pound wrestler, will be the first female wrestler to represent the Eastern Shore of Virginia at the Virginia High School League Group A Wrestling Tournament this weekend. BY TED SHOCKLEY EASTVILLE — When Mandi Barnes…

Mat madness

HERO: Payam Zarrinpour, Sacred Heart Heavyweight Payam Zarrinpour became the first All-America in any sport at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn., when he beat Iowa State’s David Zabriskie, 9-6, in the consolation bracket. Zarrinpour will finish no worse than…

What’s a nice girl like you doing here?

Nicole gets off to a quick start in the Anne Arundel County wrestling tournament by pinning her first-round opponent in the opening period. She went on to capture the 103-pound title. BALTIMORE – Ever since the Olympians of Ancient Greece…

Hendricks Complains About Officiating

By Roger Moore Stillwater NewsPress AUBURN HILLS, Mich. ” Two Oklahoma State wrestlers left the stage disappointed on Saturday night. Senior Johny Hendricks, in his bid for a third straight title at 165 pounds, lost to Iowa’s Mark Perry, while…