Amateur Wrestling news, gear and photos from the side of the mat.
Amateur Wrestling news, gear and photos from the side of the mat.
John Fuller Davison High School wrestling star Jon Reader has given a verbal commitment to attend Iowa State Univ. beginning with the 2006-07 school year. “I am 100 percent committed to Iowa State, the coaching staff, and the team and…
The United States Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach for the Navy men’s wrestling team. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree and a successful wrestling and/or coaching background. Responsibilities will include,…
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The Bucknell University wrestling program will host a “Weekend with Dan Gable “on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15 and 16, Bison head coach Dan Wirnsberger announced on Monday. Dan Gable, the legendary frontman for the Iowa Hawkeyes,…
Assistant to Replace Charlie Branch For 2005-06 Season; Search For Permanent Head Coach to Open Up Again in January By Matt Krumrie “Senior Editor Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] Eastern Michigan University is expected to name assistant…
Job Opening: Assistant Wrestling Coach, University of Pennsylvania The position is responsible for assisting the Head Wrestling Coach with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching duties, extensive recruiting responsibilities, office administration and planning are involved. Ability to…
By Ben Rohrbach/ Townsman Sports Editor Rollie Peterkin never thought his wrestling career would be as simple as it was in his junior year at Wellesley High School. In fact, he hoped it wouldn’t. After posting a 40-1 record with…
By BRAD KVEDERIS, Times-Herald sports writer Their friendship has developed into a lifelong bond, but the first encounter between former Vallejo High wrestling star Mark Munoz and Olympic silver medalist Jamill Kelly was over a pair of shoes. “We were…
By Jody Minalgo SPECIAL TO THE NEWS-TIMES RIDGEFIELD ” Ironically, something Al Bruhn feared and avoided in high school is helping to strengthen his heart and keep him alive today. After suffering a heart attack in 2003, Bruhn turned to…
DAVISON THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION By Chad Swiatecki More than 50 mourners lined up Thursday morning outside the Davison Township family home of Chase Metcalf, a former Davison High School wrestler beloved for his endless energy and caring for…
They never have a football tucked under their arms. Touchdowns are not their trademark, and spectacular runs are not their calling card, either. Brandon Boyer and Richie Smith may not smell the goal line like running backs and wide receivers…
Rulan Gardner Snowmobile on Ebay. Denver, CO “September 8, 2005 “Rulon Gardner, Olympic Gold and Bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, auctioned the actual Asics shoes he left on the mat in the Athens Olympic Games last week on eBay. The…
These wrestlers excel on defensive line By Blake Sebring [email protected] More than 30 minutes after the season-opening game with Eastside ended, Garrett’s Bryan Trubey was sitting in the shower, trying to regain the energy to stand and head into the…