| Ted DeRousse to retire from USA Wrestling after 13 years of service on the national staff |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/12/2006 |
Ted DeRousse, who has served 13 years as USA Wrestling's Manager of State Services, has announced his retirement from the national staff. DeRousse has been a leader within USA Wrestling for decades, as a coach, state chairperson and staff working with grassroots programs. |
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| Gardner to sign book this weekend during Giant Tent Sale at Olympic Training Center |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/12/2006 |
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| Johnson named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/12/2006 |
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| FEATURE: A love of competition and hunger to be a champion make Nik Fekete an emerging contender for national and international gold |
Erin Phipps |
USA Wrestling |
04/11/2006 |
With his recent victories in competitions at home and abroad, Nik Fekete will be a wrestler to take note of at the upcoming U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas, Nev. |
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| Final seeds determined in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling for U.S. Nationals |
Craig Sesker and Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/11/2006 |
The final seeds in men's and women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling have been determined for the U.S. Nationals, set for Friday and Saturday at the Las Vegas Convention Center. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> |
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| WEEKEND UPDATE: Ultimate Challenge Series winners crowned at Kids/Cadet Folkstyle Nationals |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/11/2006 |
Michael Johnson Jr. of Illinois captured USA Wrestling's Ultimate Dominator Award as nearly 1,500 competitors took to the mats this past weekend for the Kids/Cadet Folkstyle Nationals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
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| Thompson named 2005 John Smith Award winner, as the Freestyle Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/11/2006 |
Tolly Thompson made his first World freestyle team last year at heavyweight and carted home a bronze medal in Budapest, Hungary en route to being named Freestyle Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling. |
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| U.S. Nationals preview at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. in Greco-Roman wrestling |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/11/2006 |
Heavyweight Dremiel Byers is hoping to put the United States back on top at the international level as he begins his quest for a second World Championship in Greco-Roman wrestling.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> |
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| NFHS HIGH SCHOOL RULE CHANGES: Overtime Procedure, 275-Pound Weight Class Changed in High School Wrestling |
Jerry Diehl |
NFHS |
04/10/2006 |
The National Federation of State High School Associations have announced the rule changes for high school wrestling for next year, including a change in the overtime procedure, and a new heavyweight limit of 285 pounds. |
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| U.S. Nationals preview at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. in men's freestyle wrestling |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/10/2006 |
After winning a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships after many years of paying his dues in freestyle wrestling, Tolly Thompson is the favorite at 264.5 pounds at the U.S. Nationals. He will be challenged by college stars Steve Mocco and Cole Konrad, along with University World champion Tommy Rowlands. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> |
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| Bill Scherr named 2005 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/10/2006 |
Bill Scherr, a 2005 U.S. Women's World Team Coach, has been named USA Wrestling Women's Coach of the Year for 2005. Scherr helped lead the U.S. team to a third place finish at the World Championships, with four medalists. |
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| The nation’s top wrestlers set to battle at U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas, Nev., April 14-15 |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/10/2006 |
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| Hectic, fun times for Sanderson as he adapts to new role as ISU coach |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/09/2006 |
New Iowa State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson has had more than enough things to keep him busy since he replaced Bobby Douglas in Ames. |
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| Johnson captures USA Wrestling Ultimate Dominator Award |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/09/2006 |
Michael Johnson Jr. of Illinois captured the USA Wrestling Ultimate Dominator Award on Sunday at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
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| U.S. Nationals preview at 67 kg/147.5 lbs. in women’s freestyle wrestling |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/09/2006 |
2005 World bronze medalist Katie Downing and two-time World champion Kristie Marano look to be the top stars at 67 kg/147.5 lbs at the U.S. Nationals again this year. This rivalry could be continued if both wrestlers work through the field and earn a place in the finals this year. |
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| Shawn Sheldon named 2005 USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Coach of the Year |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/09/2006 |
Shawn Sheldon of the New York AC has been named USA Wrestling's Greco-Roman Coach of the Year for 2005. Sheldon has worked with top Greco-Roman wrestlers for many years, and will serve as one of the World Team coaches this summer. |
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| Like father, like son: Lee and Ryan Fish enjoy success at Kids/Cadet and Veteran Folkstyle Nationals |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/08/2006 |
The father and son combination of Lee and Ryan Fish both enjoyed success on the opening day of the ASICS Kids/Cadet and Veteran Folkstyle Nationals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa. |
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| U.S. Nationals preview at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. in men's Greco-Roman wrestling |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/08/2006 |
2005 World bronze medalist Justin Ruiz is the defending U.S. Nationals champion at 96 kg/211.5 lbs., and is seeking a third straight national title. USOEC wrestler Adam Wheeler has a victory over Ruiz this year, and aims to win his first national crown. A number of young athletes also look to have an impact in Las Vegas this year. |
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| Duroe named 2005 USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year |
Gary Abbott |
USA Wrestling |
04/08/2006 |
Veteran coach Mike Duroe, one of the 2005 U.S. World Team coaches, has been named USA Wrestling's Freestyle Coach of the Year for 2005. Duroe has been a coach with the Hawkeye Wrestling Club, and is the head coach at Cornell College in Iowa. |
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| U.S. Nationals preview at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. in men’s freestyle wrestling |
Craig Sesker |
USA Wrestling |
04/07/2006 |
Olympian Daniel Cormier of the Gator WC has been the top wrestler in the nation at 96 kg/211.5 lbs for the last three seasons. He will have a number of challengers at the U.S. Nationals this year looking to end his streak at the top. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2006/usnationals/default.php" target=_blank>Tournament Information</a> |
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