When news surfaced in September that Ryland Geiger was leaving the University of Minnesota, it was more than just a small blip on the radar for the Gopher faithful. The 19-year-old Geiger, who was one of the nation’s top recruits…
COB BASRA, Iraq – Who is Coach J Robinson? Robinson has had an illustrious career as an Army Ranger during the Vietnam War, an Olympic wrestler and one of the greatest coaches in University of Minnesota history. Robinson demonstrated his…
The former University of Minnesota wrestling All-American and current Ultimate Fighting Champion heavyweight title holder in an interview credited God — and not steroids — for his physique. By PAUL WALSH, Star Tribune Former University of Minnesota wrestling All-American Brock…
Former high school wrestler Al Franken is the new Senator from Minnesota… up to 2002, the state had been served by another ex-wrestler, the late Paul Wellstone. ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken…
It wasn’t an easy decision, but it was one Dustin Schlatter felt he had to make. After talking to his father, the Massillon, Ohio native then met with the University of Minnesota coaching staff. Following an injury-plagued 21-5 junior campaign…
Canceled. Minneapolis Wrestlers will have their first informational meeting on Tuesday June 30th at 8 pm at the 19 bar in Minneapolis. It will be an open-house, get-to-know-each other kind of event. You can meet the organizers, other wrestlers, and…
A group of Minneapolis & St. Paul wrestlers are working to get an amateur wrestling league put together. They are seeking wrestlers of all sizes with any, or no, level of experience. They are open to any wrestling styles such…
Augsburg College Sports Information MINNEAPOLIS — The interim tag has been removed from Augsburg College wrestling head coach Mark Matzek’s title. Matzek, who guided the Auggies on an interim basis last season, has accepted the head coaching position on a…
Add Cole Konrad’s name to the list of former top college wrestlers who want to play in the NFL. The two-time NCAA heavyweight champ for the University of Minnesota in 2006 and 2007 tried out for the Minnesota Vikings in…
By JOHN MILLEA, Star Tribune LUVERNE, MINN. ” Saturday was a big day for high school wrestling across Minnesota, as section tournaments determined the 672 individuals who will compete at this week’s state tournament. For 671 of them, advancing to…
