Women's Wrestling 2008-09 Season Preview
from NCWA
 As has often been the case in the seven years of the Pacific women’s wrestling program, everything is new again. And that may not be a bad thing, as the Boxer seem to thrive amidst changing circumstances. Last year, the Boxers fared well as members of the first year National Collegiate Wrestling Association¹s women¹s division, finishing second at their first national tournament. A total of eight Pacific
wrestlers were named All-Americans despite changing from their familiar
freestyle to the folkstyle of the national tournament.
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NCWA Participates in TEAMS 08 Conference
from NCWA
National Collegiate Wrestling Association representatives recently met with organizations from across the United States in the Travel, Events, and Management in Sports (TEAMS) conference in Pittsburgh on Oct. 21-25. The event is used to bring together representatives from different sports organizations across the United States while also providing a venue for the exchange of new ideas in sports management.
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Navy Prep Looking Forward to the Season
from Navy Prep Wrestling
To say that Navy wrestler Casey Caldwell has had to work for everything he has earned would not be a strong enough assessment. It is missing one key word - he has needed to work Hard. A product of Liberty, Ind., Caldwell was not blessed with some of the physical abilities to make his life easier in athletics. However, that has not held him back, as the successes he's experienced are a direct result of his work ethic. For Caldwell, he would not have it any other way.
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Nittany Lion Bubba Jenkins Selected for NWCA All-Star Classic
from NCAA
Penn State Nittany Lion wrestler Bubba Jenkins (Virginia Beach, Va.) has been selected to participate in the National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic. The exhibition event will take place at Ohio State's St. John's Arena on Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. Jenkins, ranked No. 2 at 149 in the NWCA's pre-season rankings, will face No. 1 Brent Metcalf of Iowa. Jenkins, the defending national runner-up, lost to Metcalf 14-8 in the 2008 NCAA Championships at 149 last year. Metcalf served as Jenkins' foil last year, handing the Nittany Lion All-American three of his six losses during the campaign (Jenkins went 26-6 overall). More
Sooners Battle at 149 Pounds
from The Oklahoman
Ranking matches are held so coaches can learn a little bit about their lineup. Wednesday night, Oklahoma wrestling coach Jack Spates learned he’s got one whale of a battle going on at 149 pounds. More
OSU Wrestling Hopes for 'a Journey' of Improvement
from The Oklahoman
Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith spoke cautiously about the Cowboys’ upcoming season Monday afternoon, but there was a hint of excitement in his voice. While Smith’s teams have often been in the pre-season national championship mix in years past, that won’t be the case this year. The Cowboys lost national champion Coleman Scott and other national qualifiers Nathan Morgan and Jake Dieffenbach. "We’re always looking for the opportunity to win championships, but that could be a tall order for us this year with only one returning All-American,” Smith said. "This season will be a journey, and we will improve as the year goes on.”
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Penn Announces Hiring of Rob Eiter as Head Wrestling Coach
from Penn Athletics
The University of Pennsylvania has announced the hiring of Rob Eiter as its head wrestling coach. Eiter, who has served as an assistant on Penn’s staff for the past two seasons, will be the 18th head coach in the 103 seasons of Penn wrestling. “Rob’s extensive experience in coaching as well as his accomplishments as an athlete have prepared him well for a head coaching role,” Penn’s Director of Athletics Steve Bilsky said. “We are excited he will take this next professional step at Penn, and his two years as an assistant in our program will serve him well.” More
Iowa State's Gallick and Varner to Wrestle at NWCA All-Star Classic
from NCAA
Nick Gallick and Jake Varner have both been invited to the 43rd Annual NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the United States Marine Corps Nov. 24 in St. John Arena at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Gallick, a junior who placed fifth at 141 pounds at last year’s NCAA tournament, will face J Jaggers of Ohio State. Varner, a two-time All-American at 184 pounds, moves up to the 197-pound weight class this season. He will face off against Hudson Taylor from Maryland. More
College Experience Humbling to Wright
from Centre County Sports
Quentin Wright now understands how his opponents felt the past two years. Wright, the two-time PIAA Class AAA champion from Bald Eagle, Pa., area who went undefeated as a junior and senior, said his first semester in Penn State’s wrestling room has proved humbling. More
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