Month June 2011

Gable surprised by being immortalized with statue

CORALVILLE “Dan Gable thought it was just an elaborate retirement party. He was unaware that by the end of the festivities he would learn that he would be immortalized in front of the very arena that he turned into a…

Fighters of future have arrived

By Sergio Non, USA TODAY If you had to pick a single instance that marks the rise of the latest wave in mixed martial arts, it arrived on the point of light heavyweight Jon “Bones “Jones’ knee. Five seconds into…

Wrestling club pairs technique with social, leadership skills

Lindsay Kimble/Times-News MEBANE ” The Hurricanes Wrestling Club grapples with bigger issues than headlocks and takedowns. But that’s a part of it, too. The program, headed by coach Troy Williamson, also helps the kids build confidence and social skills. The…

Gable still ‘coaching’ behind the scenes

Amateur wrestling took a step in the right direction and legendary University of Iowa Coach Dan Gable helped escort it. The longtime ambassador of the sport in which he excelled as a competitor and coach played a key role in…

Youth wrestling flourishing with three West Maui clubs

BY WALTER CHIHARA WEST MAUI ” Youth wrestling here on the West Side continues to flourish with the Napili Surfriders, Lahaina Roughnecks and a new addition this year in the Lahaina Red Raiders club within the Maui Style Wrestling organization.…

College wrestling poised for a comeback

By JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports Columnist STILLWATER – Former Iowa coach Dan Gable believes wrestling, encouraged by better than expected television ratings in recent years, has a chance to regain its position as one of the most popular collegiate sports.…