Category Amateur Wrestling

By MIKE FINNEY The News Journal 04/16/2006 DOVER — Ed Bordley has always had the clear vision of a winner. It did not matter to him that he was legally blind, even while competing in a sport as challenging as…

Manheim, Pa. “Alan Meltzer of Bethesda, Md., was named the recipient of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Meritorious Service Award for 2006. The award is given annually to individuals that have given significant time and effort to the sport of…

BY GORDON WITTENMYER Pioneer Press Gophers wrestling coach J Robinson has said things about race and diversity that many consider offensive, but he still has the support of the university ” and of his athletes. J Robinson has built the…

When he was wrestling at Bald Eagle Area, Josh Wagner visited some of the sport’s major venues in the Northeast. Iron Man Tournament in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio? Check. Easton Duals? Check. Manheim Holiday Tournament? Check. Been there, got the medals…

Jim Zalesky, who coached Iowa to three NCAA team championships, has been named the 17th head coach in the history of the Oregon State University wrestling program, Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced Friday. Zalesky takes over the Beaver…

By Traci Wagner HawkeyeSports.com IOWA CITY, IA — The man considered by many to be the greatest wrestler/coach in history is returning to the University of Iowa staff as an assistant coach. Dan Gable, a 21-year head coach for the…

By Jason Bryant [email protected] The move came much swifter than the last time Virginia Tech was without a wrestling coach. On Friday, Virginia Tech introduced Christiansburg High School coach Kevin Dresser as its new head coach, succeeding Tom Brands, who…

Corvallis, Ore — Joe Wells has stepped down as Oregon State’s wrestling head coach, it was announced Thursday. Wells spent 14 years at OSU and compiled a 161-94-3 dual meet record, he led the Beavers to a Pacific-10 championship and…

By Keith Groller Of The Morning Call Jim Corpora, Wrestling season may be over, but the accolades keep coming to area grapplers. At the University of Pittsburgh wrestling awards dinner last weekend, the Freshman of the Year award was presented…

Heeke says CMU is prepared to give multi-year offer By David Harris Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2006 Wrestling coach Tom Borrelli’s 15-year career at CMU could be nearing an end. Heather Lyke, associate athletic director of compliance at The…

BRYCE MILLER Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands said he’s close to finalizing details to bring legendary coach Dan Gable back to the Hawkeye staff as an assistant coach. No deal is official, but Brands said he is on the verge…