Category Amateur Wrestling

Rick Bender/Davidson Sports Information Davidson Athletics Director Jim Murphy announced today that interim head wrestling coach Bob Patnesky has been hired on a permanent basis for the head coaching position. Patnesky took over the head-coaching duties in mid-season and led…

Former Michigan State All-American Has Been Bloomsburg’s Head Coach Since 2002 LEWISBURG, Pa. “Completing a major step in the reestablishment of the varsity wrestling program at Bucknell, director of athletics and recreation John Hardt today announced that after an extensive…

UESTION:What is your take on losing weight and when is enough, enough? – Drew (Lakeland, FL) CAEL:“Weight-cutting is a tricky subject. I am not a big fan of cutting weight, especially with kids. It is common to think that you…

Accept the Challenge to promote our special sport – Part two, by Peggy Durant with Ken ChertowPeggy Durant in conjunction with Ken Chertow/ In our first article about promotion of wrestling we presented ideas to promote our sport that could…

Two Olympic wrestlers, Kansas City’s Eric Akin and Gold Medalist Kendall Cross will be coaching a wrestling clinic and hosting a reception to benefit the Tyler Graebner Foundation. The clinic will be at Bishop Ward High School on Friday, May…

Monson: This Mom deserves her duesDebbie Sanderson is the backbone of a wrestling family, played key role in sons’ successBy Gordon Monson Tribune Columnist Funny, how stories about mothers nearly never begin and end with information solely about them, rather…

Report From Episode 7SPOILER The top two seeds, Tolly Thompson of the California Claw and Pat Cummins of the Pennsylvania Hammer, both advanced to the Real Pro Wrestling finals in the 264-pound weight class on Sunday’s episode of Real Pro…

Wrestling the weight issue New rules to prevent rapid loss By Kyle NagelDayton Daily News Mike Moyer’s informal polling system generally begins between the complimentary soft drink and bag of peanuts. “I never go a full flight without asking the…

By JOHN LETASKYOf The Gazette Staff Sidney native Brandon Eggum is still a player in the national wrestling scene, although he is looking forward to retirement and a future in business and as a wrestling coach. Since Eggum finished his…

USA Wrestling sets tour package with Anthony Travel for fans to attend World Championships in Hungary, Sept. 24-Oct. 3Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling USA Wrestling, in conjunction with Anthony Travel, has organized an exciting package tour for fans, family and friends to…

Cornell’s Lee named Sun’s 2005 Top Athlete By Brian Tsao Cornell Daily SunIthaca, NY (U-WIRE) — Everyone knows that Cornell wrestler Travis Lee won his second NCAA tournament in March. But most people would not know what happened the week…

Iowa State Olympic gold medal-winning wrestlers to be honored AMES, Iowa The five living Iowa State Olympic gold medal-winning wrestlers will be honored in Ames June 17th. Being honored at the dinner are Glen Brand, Dan Gable, Ben Peterson, Kevin…