Lights, camera, action for Torres

Hollywood script writers take note. Even “Rudy “should take a backseat to this story about perseverance. It’s been 10 years since Claudio Torres wrestled competitively, calling it quits on a college career in 1996 after having knee surgery. A lot…

2x Iowa HS State Champ Gets Into Trouble … Again

Wrestling star Marion arrested, charged with disorderly conduct BY ABBY SIMONS REGISTER STAFF WRITER A two-time state wrestling champion from Des Moines was arrested early Dec. 24 on charges of disorderly conduct. Montell Marion, 18, who won state titles with…

Q&A With Nolan Zavoral, Author of A Season on the Mat

By Matt Krumrie “TWM Freelance Writer A Season on the Mat is widely considered one of the greatest wrestling books in history. Author Nolan Zavoral wrote the book, which focuses on the 1996-97 Iowa Hawkeyes national championship team. That season…

Dan Gable Wrestling Museum Set to Open Jan 12

By Kyle Klingman The International Wrestling Institute and Museum, founded in 1997, has officially changed locations. The facility opened its doors on Sept. 18, 1998, in Newton, Iowa, and on Jan. 12, 2007, will re-open its doors in Waterloo, Iowa.…

Grand Canyon University adds wrestling

Grand Canyon University (GCU) has added wrestling to its athletic roster and will begin NCAA Division II competition in the fall of 2007. Former All-American and Arizona native R.C. LaHaye has been appointed as the first head coach. LaHaye will…

Lions’ Petsel socking it to the competition

By Jon Klinkowitz Iowa City Press-Citizen Wrestling isn’t a sport that lends itself to self-expression. Lone Tree senior Nick Petsel has found a way, however. The 171-pounder has a unique lucky charm. “Sometimes I wear goofy socks to change it…

Mack Reiter Vows To Be Back Feb 2

Junior Mack Reiter of Minnesota tore a ligament in a knee on Oct. 19. The Don Bosco of Gilbertville graduate said he will return from the injury Feb. 1. Mack Reiter of Minnesota doesn’t plan to let knee surgery keep…

Wrestling Gifts – Books & CDs

Just a quick post about some great last minute gifts for that wrestler or athlete on your list that are downloadable today. Also, a great listing of wrestling books than any fan would enjoy. 🙂

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

Got a wrestler, or just an athlete, on your list this year? Need to get a quick present for them? Here are two good ideas. Wrestling Training DVDs,  These are packed with information and tips from national and olympic wrestlers…

Ten Essential Books For Every Wrestling Library

>> View all our wrestling books. “A good book is the purest essence of the soul” “Thomas Carlyle, Scottish historian and essayist “When a new book is published, read an old one” “Samuel Rogers, British poet By Kyle Klingman “TWM Columnist…

So Much For Tradition: Michigan Pulls Out of Midlands

Ann Arbor, MI By Leah Howard University of Michigan The University of Michigan wrestling team will not compete at the Midlands Championships, scheduled for Dec. 29-30, head coach Joe McFarland announced on Tuesday (Dec. 19). “After evaluating our first semester,…