By Kevin Schlosser The Ohio State University Wrestling Program is a national power. Proof lies in the domino effect that was set off by Russ Hellickson’s early retirement. That event changed the landscape of college wrestling. The college wrestling community…
By Jason Bryant [email protected] When Frank Lipoli calls my cell phone, it’s usually him running 100 miles an hour telling me about the next big thing he’s got planned. I’ve grown accustomed to the “Jason, it’s Frank “¦ call me,…
USA Wrestling has named Palm Beach County, Fla. as the host for two of its national championship events this summer, the U.S. Beach Nationals and the U.S. Sombo Nationals, as well as its semi-annual Board of Directors meeting and its…
Three fathers say AD Jim Weaver went against his word when it came to scholarship releases. By Jim Reedy Parents of the five Virginia Tech wrestlers who plan to follow former coach Tom Brands to Iowa say Tech athletic director…
Leroy Vega’s grandparents immigrated to this country from Mexico decades ago. The Portage native has gone on to achieve tremendous success as a wrestler and now as an instructor and motivator. BY PAUL TREMBACKI [email protected] Representing the University of Minnesota…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. “Rulon Gardner, whose stunning win over Russia’s Alexander Karelin ranks as one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, will be inducted into the Colorado Springs Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 25 at the Colorado Springs…
PRINCETON, N.J. – Chris Ayres, no stranger to EIWA individual or team success, has been hired as the head coach of Princeton wrestling, it was announced today by Director of Athletics Gary Walters. Ayres, who spent the last five years…
Rule changes for Season Two Written by Administrator Thursday, 04 May 2006 Rule changes for Season Two 1. We will allow any scoring by the offensive wrestler in the bonus. 2. Referees will strictly enforce correct starting position in clinch.…
By Jeff Mullin Commentary The headline on the story by The Associated Press was an eye-catcher ” “Iowa sets standard for college wrestling.” The story was about the fact Iowa wrestling coach Jim Zalesky, who won three national championships, produced…
By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen Four parents of the five Virginia Tech wrestlers denied transfer releases said the school has recanted a recruiting promise and their families may pursue legal action in an attempt to gain immediate eligibility at…
