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Minnesota’s Joe Russell: One Dream Leads to Another

Joe Russell’s dream life in wrestling was interrupted by a motorcycle accident. With the help of Gophers coach J Robinson, Russell, an assistant coach, rebuilt it. Now he’ll be honored by wrestling’s hall of fame. Michael Rand ‘It was a…

Team Takedown Signs PSU Alum Eric Bradley

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — An Arlington, Texas-based elite Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter management group today announced the signing of former Penn State All-American Eric Bradley to a long-term professional services contract. Bradley joins former NCAA national wrestling champions Jake Rosholt…

Iowa City May Host HS Dream Team Classic

Iowa City may host wrestling Classic By Andy Hamilton Iowa City Press-Citizen The event that introduced the wrestling fans of Iowa to one-day college stars Cael Sanderson, Mike Zadick and Mark Perry Jr. is coming back. The Dream Team Classic…

Rutgers’ Coach Sacchi Retires After 40 Years

Sacchi retires after 40 years Rutgers University Sports Information PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rutgers head wrestling coach John Sacchi has announced his retirement after coaching for 40 years, including the last 17 at the helm of the Scarlet Knights program. John…

Cole Konrad U of Minnesota’s Male Athlete of the Year

Minneapolis, MN GopherSports.com Wrestling’s Cole Konrad and volleyball’s Meredith Nelson garnered the male and female athlete of the year award at the first annual Golden Goldys student-athlete gala, tonight at the Radisson Metrodome. Along with Konrad’s individual honor, the wrestling…