Category Amateur Wrestling

Meet RealProWrestling Comic Book Artist Bob Lewis

What about Bob? RPW Comic Book Aicrtist The RealProWrestling (RPW) comic book, “A New League of Superheroes,” is a fresh outlook on the sport of wrestling and will be available July 23 for wrestling fans and comic book junkies alike.…

“Unconventional” Askren Brings His Own Clinic To Florida

By Michael Canan staff writer July 1, 2005 Ben Askren’s 4-inch long Afro hairstyle might be the first clue that the Lethal Weapon Wrestling Camp isn’t a typical clinic. Most wrestling camps are run by veteran coaches, but age didn’t…

Penn’s Student Paper On Reina’s Retirement

Wrestling’s Reina departs after 19 years By fred david Penn head wrestling coach Roger Reina announced his resignation yesterday after 19 years at the helm of the squad. During that time, Reina’s team amassed a 205-106-6 record, making him the…

Golden Legacy Tribute to 5 Living ISU Gold Medalists

Heroes of wrestling return to Ames By Chris Mackey Daily Staff Writer A historic event took place in Ames on Friday night. All five ISU Olympic gold medal wrestlers returned to be honored during a sold-out dinner at The Hotel…

Slay, Akin Appear at Kansas Wrestling Camp

Camp brings wrestling heroes By Jimmy Gillispie, Signal Staff Writer An Olympic champion and a four-time NCAA Division I All-American are helping Baldwin High School wrestling coach Kit Harris with the Team Champions Wrestling Camp this week. The camp that…

Iowa State Claims #1 Recruting Class

By Seth Nailor The Reporter contestant An under-reporter positive ISU sports story is the incoming recruiting class for wrestling that will soon enroll for the fall. It’s considered the top-ranked class in the country, and adds to an already solid…

Cast Your Votes for Cael, Rulon and Mocco For ESPYs!

If you haven’t already cast your vote for the wrestlers nominated for ESPN’s ESPY awards, the time to do it is NOW… Here are the direct links to the categories for each wrestler… To vote for CAEL SANDERSON in the…

Roy G. Karro Building Athletics Hall of Fame

Since it opened its doors in September 2002, the Roy G. Karro Athletics Hall of Fame and Visitors Center has served as a stop for Hawkeye fans on their way to Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Fans can browse through the history of…

A Tour of Iowa Hall of Fame Moments

By Tyson Wirth ” The Daily Iowan The dog days of summer can be brutal. With Iowa baseball and softball long out of the picture and the Hawkeye football season-opener still months away, Iowa City can be boring for sports…

U of Iowa’s Hall of Fame Not Pulling Them In

By Jim Butts ” The Daily Iowan Like a forgotten castle surrounded by a grassy moat, the UI Karro Athletics Hall of Fame stands alone at the campus’ western edge. Its attendance numbers are significantly lower than the university’s original…