Jim Zalesky, who coached Iowa to three NCAA team championships, has been named the 17th head coach in the history of the Oregon State University wrestling program, Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis announced Friday. Zalesky takes over the Beaver…
OHIO STATE | WRESTLING Rowlands would give up Olympics to coach Buckeyes Jeremy McLaughlin THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH The most decorated wrestler in Ohio State history might become its new coach, but the opportunity Tommy Rowlands craves comes with a sacrifice.…
By Traci Wagner HawkeyeSports.com IOWA CITY, IA — The man considered by many to be the greatest wrestler/coach in history is returning to the University of Iowa staff as an assistant coach. Dan Gable, a 21-year head coach for the…
By Jason Bryant [email protected] The move came much swifter than the last time Virginia Tech was without a wrestling coach. On Friday, Virginia Tech introduced Christiansburg High School coach Kevin Dresser as its new head coach, succeeding Tom Brands, who…
Corvallis, Ore — Joe Wells has stepped down as Oregon State’s wrestling head coach, it was announced Thursday. Wells spent 14 years at OSU and compiled a 161-94-3 dual meet record, he led the Beavers to a Pacific-10 championship and…
By Keith Groller Of The Morning Call Jim Corpora, Wrestling season may be over, but the accolades keep coming to area grapplers. At the University of Pittsburgh wrestling awards dinner last weekend, the Freshman of the Year award was presented…
Heeke says CMU is prepared to give multi-year offer By David Harris Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2006 Wrestling coach Tom Borrelli’s 15-year career at CMU could be nearing an end. Heather Lyke, associate athletic director of compliance at The…
BRYCE MILLER Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands said he’s close to finalizing details to bring legendary coach Dan Gable back to the Hawkeye staff as an assistant coach. No deal is official, but Brands said he is on the verge…
By Andy Elder For the CDT Penn State is like any other school in trying to woo athletic recruits by opening windows to every aspect of campus life. Several years ago, for instance, a potential Nittany Lion basketball recruit was…
Tolly Thompson (Cedar Falls, Iowa/Sunkist Kids) has been named the winner of the 2005 John Smith Award as the Freestyle Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling. It is the first time that Thompson has won this prestigious award. Thompson…
