Tom Brands Tom Brands is the simple choice. Why? Just look at the man’s résumé, and you’ll see why Brands should be the next head coach to guide the Iowa wrestling program back to the top, where it rightfully belongs.…
By ERIC KNOPSNYDER The Tribune-Democrat Think your job is pressure-packed? Try being the wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. Jim Zalesky was let go by the school last week after nine seasons, in part because the Hawkeyes were not…
Big men – mainly heavyweights – are the most recognized wrestlers in the United States. There is a stigma that follows them around throughout their lives, one that says that while they are mean, dominant forces on the mat, they…
DAVISON TOWNSHIP THE FLINT JOURNAL FIRST EDITION JOURNAL SPORTS WRITER If the five consecutive Division 1 state team championships weren’t enough evidence of Davison High’s strong wrestling program, there’s even more now. Davison continued its stranglehold on the Michigan Wrestling…
By ALAN SMODIC Senior Staff writer April 03, 2006 A season of promise for head coach Rande Stottlemyer and the Pitt wrestling team ended the way it started” filled with injuries. The Panthers returned eight NCAA qualifiers as the season…
Fighting his way to the top Bouncer job led to spot on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ BY COLLEEN KANE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITER Matt Hamill claims his television career was born just because he did his job. The 29-year-old Loveland native…
Life has been hard for Lodi wrestler Jason Wilson and his family, but that’s not stopping him from pursuing his dreams By Richard Banas II News-Sentinel Staff Writer Memorial Day weekend is usually the traditional start of school vacation for…
By Jason Bryant [email protected] Omaha, Neb . “If the 103-pound freshman division bracket is a precursor of things to come in the near future, wrestling fans should definitely make plans to attend the Brute-Adidas Nationals. The third annual event, now…
By Brooks Hatch Corvallis Gazette-Times Oregon State wrestling coach Joe Wells will step down after 14 seasons and remain with the university in an as-yet unspecified position, according to several sources close to the program. An official announcement of his…
By Dan Arritt, Times Staff Writer It wasn’t the first time Tatiana Padilla landed on her back. Just the first time she was put there by another girl. Padilla, a sophomore at Covina Northview, nipped at her nails and stared…
