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From the Bedford (Indiana) Times-Mail Davis battling on, off the mat: Mitchell wrestler diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes By BILL KEANE, Times-Mail Sports Writer Times-Mail / PETE SCHREINER MITCHELL – Admittedly, Mitchell freshman Kendall Davis hasn’t won a lot of…

From the student paper at University of Michigan Moos battles for new weight class By Seth Gordon, Daily Sports WriterWrestling Getting bigger and stronger is a common goal among athletes. But for junior wrestler Mark Moos, a recent increase in…

Jackson knows the meaning of hard work, both on and off the mat Let’s Get It On: Purdue vs. Northwestern By Erin Myers WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Barry Jackson is not your typical collegiate wrestler. While most college athletes struggle…

From New York Newsday MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Montclair State University will drop five varsity sports, effective with the 2005-06 academic year, officials said Thursday, citing cost considerations. Men’s and women’s cross country, men’s lacrosse, women’s tennis and wrestling will be…

From the Los Angeles Times NFL PLAYOFFSFrom Mats To The PatsNew England’s Neal is making a swift transition from wrestling to NFL lineman By Sam Farmer, Times Staff Writer FOXBORO, Mass. ” Determined to squeeze every ounce of productivity out…

From Wrestling to Football for Patriots’ NealBy PETE THAMEL OXBORO, Mass., Jan. 20 – Stephen Neal is an offensive lineman for the New England Patriots, but he is more likely to be recognized on the streets of Iran than he…

Illinois’ Byrd Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week 197-pound junior earns first career weekly honor from the League Byrd gave the Fighting Illini a huge boost in their 25-12 win at No. 15 Wisconsin, which opened the Conference dual…

National Duals: Ten Questions With Andrew Hipps The Wrestling Mall Columnist Has Some Questions He Wants Answered This Weekend By Andrew Hipps “Staff Writer Please send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] With the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals set to…

2005 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals Division I Preview: Many Dream Matchups Loom Not everything will go as planned, but here is a look at some potential matchups and scenarios at the 2005 National Duals By Matt Krumrie “Senior Editor Please…

Scherr, Steiner named by USA Wrestling to coach 2005 U.S. Women’s World Team; 2005 Women’s coaching assignments announced Gary Abbott/USA Wrestling USA Wrestling has made its choice for the World Team Coaches in women’s freestyle wrestling who will participate in…

Wrestling: In a quiet accomplishment, McElligott pins down milestone win at Triton By Kevin Doyle Sports editor The 100th career win came with little fanfare when Triton routed Needham, 54-13, on the way to a third-place finish in the Commonwealth…

From Eddie Goldman’s ADCC News CAN SECOND-RANKED ILLINOIS TAKE NATIONAL DUALS TITLE? Submitted by: E.Goldman/Boxing & Wrestling EditorPosted On 01/20/2005 The annual NWCA National Duals, which take place Sat., Jan. 22, and Sun., Jan. 23, will feature the greatest concentration…