By YASIN TUNCER zaman.com The world watched him with admiration during the 2004 Atlanta Olympic Games. Ibrahim Karam, who almost made fun of his opponents on the mat, reached his peak in world wrestling by winning the Olympic championship. Karam,…
Adam Smith / Advocate Staff Writer [email protected] Every Union County wrestler has a story about playing through pain, whether it be a dislocated shoulder, broken bones, or major knee surgery. When asked about it, they simply shrug it off. That’s…
Josh Good enjoyed working matsideFrom the Ogden Reporter His responsibilities included running bout sheets, mopping mats before and after each session, and towel boy. Below, he describes his experience: Behind the scenes in “The Barn “by Josh Good “Wrestlers, clear…
By Jon Gluskin Illinois wrestling added to its hardware collection Sunday. Not only did it win its first Big Ten Championships since 1952, but head coach Mark Johnson was named 2005 Big Ten Coach of the Year.. “I’m not much…
Associated Press HERSHEY, Pa. – Returning PIAA state champion and three-time place winner Matt Fisk of Wyalusing said he made it point this year to be in the best physical shape of his life. “I push myself hard every day…
A Look at Some of the Best Brother Combinations in Division I; Recaps of Recent Conference and National Tournaments By Andrew HippsPlease send comments, questions or replies to: [email protected] Brothers Making Impact in Division I For years, talented brother combinations…
Tirapelle named TheMat.com Wrestler of the WeekGary Abbott/USA Wrestling Alex Tirapelle (Clovis, Calif./Illinois) was named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for the week of March 1-7. Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within…
By Ron [email protected] If there is such a thing as a typical Adam Homan match, it was the one in which he gained his 100th career victory. In the Northwest Regional consolation semifinals, the State College 119-pounder escaped from Conneaut…
By Ken Wunderley, Tri-State Sports & News Service Donnie Jones and Joey Ecklof have a chance to join an elite group at the PIAA wrestling championships, which begin Thursday at Hershey’s Giant Center. But one will have to settle for…
By Mike White, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette If you’re a boy in the Sanderson family of Heber, Utah, this is how the family plan goes: You win a lot of wrestling matches, you sign with Iowa State — and you wrestle in…
