Month February 2007

Konrad will wrestle at home for last time

Cole Konrad had a standard answer when it came to the standard question of how it felt knowing his final home dual meet with the Gophers wrestling team is 7 tonight against Michigan State at the Sports Pavilion. “It’s weird…

Wrestlers are due respect, Nebraskans an apology

People are justifiably upset about the herpes gladiatorum mess. Athletes in this tough sport deserve better. By John Millea, Star Tribune Here’s one thing I know about wrestling: I could never hack it. I was a basketball player in high…

Wrestling has become her life

Mahomet’s Kelly continues quest for Olympics at NU event By Reid Hanley Tribune staff reporter Mary Kelly wants all the things most 23-year-old women want, but first she wants an Olympic wrestling gold medal. The Mahomet, Ill., native is devoting…

Takkle – Trash Talk and Get Noticed

I’ve recently came across a great site for High School wrestling fans. It’s called Takkle.com and it’s a free social sports networking site. Now I’ve checked out a lot of these types of sites in the past, but Takkle seems…

Recruiting giants have rapidly expanding audiences

By Jeff Rice This Wednesday, several thousand athletes will make the transition from prospect to recruit, signing letters of intent to attend — and play football for — universities across the country. In doing so, they will end months of…

National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) announces the

NEW WRESTLING FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT! THE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATIONS HELPS DEVELOP AND MARKET THEM THROUGH THEIR NEW FILM, TV AND MARKETING DIVISION! EASTON, Pa. “The National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) announces the development of a NHSCA Productions,…

Wisconsin looks to get ahold of Big Ten competition

by Jordan Schelling Coming off a signature win over No. 5 Iowa at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the University of Wisconsin wrestling team hits the road this weekend for the last time. First No. 9 Wisconsin will head to West Lafayette, Ind.…

U S Olympic Committee Olympic Sports Scene

(Jan. 29) The 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International looks to have its strongest field ever as the ninth year of the event will include top competitors from dozens of foreign nations like Russia, Bulgaria, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgysztan, U.S. and…

Wrestling Hall of Fame award winners

National Wrestling Hall of Fame names award winners for 2007 induction as Fogleman, Novogratz, Chapman, Russell and Allen to be honored STILLWATER, OKLA. “The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum have announced its major award winners for its 2007…

Yonushonis – Centre of Attention

Former county standout Yonushonis helps carry Nittany Lions By Guy Cipriano UNIVERSITY PARK — He sat on the wooden bleachers and sifted through the program as he waited for his favorite wrestling team to trot onto the mat. He always…