Month March 2007

Wrestling May Be Making a Comeback at Fresno State

The student senate at Fresno State called for the return of wrestling at the University. It’s a move that brought cheers from the program’s former coach. Coach Deliddo says, “Oh, I’m excited you know. When you’ve got the students and…

Penn State Responds to Hazing Claims RE Webshots.com Photos

PSU responds to hazing claims By Kevin Horan and Matthew Spolar Collegian Staff Writers Responding to alleged hazing photos brought to its attention Tuesday, Penn State’s athletic department issued two statements yesterday — one saying an investigation into the wrestling…

Herbert, Konrad share Big 10 Wrestler of the Year honors

EVANSTON, Ill. — NCAA champion and three-time All-American Jake Herbert (Wexford, Pa./North Allegheny) has been named BigElevenWrestling.net Wrestler of the Year. Herbert shares this year’s honor with Minnesota’s two-time national champion Cole Konrad. Herbert won his first career title and…

Ben Askren Claims Dan Hodge Award for Second Consecutive Year

Tiger Wrestling National Champion Claims Heisman Equivalent Columbia, Mo. – Missouri two-time defending National Champion Ben Askren (Hartland, Wis.) was awarded his second consecutive Dan Hodge Trophy, wrestling’s equivalent to the Heisman, as announced today by the Dan Gable International…

Why wrestling is so addictive

BY MICHAEL ROSENBERG FREE PRESS COLUMNIST The day that amateur wrestling becomes a major spectator sport in America is the day that aliens land in Iowa and decide their favorite delicacy is cauliflower ear. It just won’t happen, and I…

ND wrestler goes to trial on rape charges of teammates

By Josh Verges jverges@argusleader .com PARKER – One of Jerome Hunt’s former wrestling teammates testified Wednesday that Hunt inserted his finger into his rectum while another teammate held him down. The alleged victim said it happened about 20 times before…

Lang’s sudden fall inexplicable

Pat Galbincea Plain Dealer Reporter Auburn Hills, Mich. — It takes a special athlete to enjoy competing in a sport as hard and brutal and mentally demanding as college wrestling. Winners of NCAA titles experience a joy of euphoria, and…

Veritas – Jon Trenge Wrestling Movie Trailer on YouTube

I’ve uploaded, with permission, Veritas the Jon Trenge wrestling movie trailer to YouTube. Enjoy! Veritas is a full-length movie documenting Lehigh University’s 2004-2005 wrestling team and the story of Jon Trenge, who strives to achieve his dream of becoming a…

Perry’s perspective helps him reign supreme on the mat

By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen Mark Perry Jr. said he hasn’t stopped smiling since Saturday night. Iowa’s newest national champion hasn’t been able to stop hitting the rewind button and watching the final two minutes of his stunning 4-3…

Wrestling Movie Screens at HS Senior Nationals

New wrestling film to screen at High School Senior Nationals Wrestling Championship and Convention. VERITAS Veritas is a feature-length film documenting Lehigh University’s 2004-2005 wrestling team and the story of Jon Trenge, who strives to achieve his childhood dream of…