Documentary on Trenge screens to rave reviews

Gary Blockus Anyone who thinks they know what former Lehigh wrestler Jon Trenge went through during his senior season would be well served by checking out ”Veritas: The Jon Trenge Story,” a documentary film by Howie Miller. ”Veritas” isn’t just…

Nemesis No More (Perry vs Hendricks)

Charlie Kautz – The Daily Iowan AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Electrifying scenes of the emotion flooding from Mark Perry’s widening eyes, his adrenaline-loaded fists soaring in the air and bruised knees collapsing in the center of the NCAA wrestling championships-heightened…

Detroit News’ Profile of Ben Askren

Joanne C. Gerstner AUBURN HILLS — It’s pretty obvious Missouri senior Ben Askren is quite impervious to peer pressure, social contrivance and other silly things of that nature. Start with his head. Most wrestlers have close-cropped styles that don’t compete…

Perry’s Family Ties Create Unique Rivalry

By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — By now, you probably know the family tree. Mark Perry Jr.’s uncle is Oklahoma State coach John Smith. Perry’s father was a two-time All-American for the Cowboys. His uncle, Pat,…

National Wrestling Media Assn Hands Out Awards

NWMA names annual awards; InterMat, History of College Wrestling among notable award winners Auburn Hills, MI By Gary Abbott USA Wrestling The National Wrestling Media Association, the national professional organization for wrestling journalists, has named the recipients of its Annual…

Sandersons Find Strength in Numbers

AUBURN HILLS — The Sanderson name is synonymous with wrestling. So it’s no wonder the Iowa State program has become a family affair for the Sandersons. Cael Sanderson was named coach before this season, and his first duty was to…

Date A Wrestler TShirts

For that wrestler that wants to catch a few eyes, the Date A Wrestler TShirt is just the thing. “Date a Wrester – He’ll have you on your back in no time.” Not for kids, but this clever shirt is…