Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: Khishignyam by SoCon; Hickman by PSAC; Kokesh, Welch by Big Ten 01/02/2013 [Article]
FLASH: Finals pairings set for Southern Scuffle, with Penn State still in the lead Richard Immel USA Wrestling 01/02/2013 Penn State leads Oklahoma State by 20.5 points after the semifinals. The anticipated 165 final between Kyle Dake and David Taylor will happen tonight. [Article]
Virginia Tech's Jarrod Garnett named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/02/2013 The second-seeded Garnett won the 125-pound title at the Midlands Championships this past weekend in Evanston, Ill. [Article]
Penn State leads Minnesota after day one of loaded Southern Scuffle Roger Moore Special to TheMat.com 01/01/2013 Fueled by bonus points, Penn State leads Minnesota by eight points, followed by Oklahoma State, Cornell and Missouri. [Article]
Southern Scuffle underway in Chattanooga, with live stream by Flowrestling and brackets on TrackWrestling TheMat.com 01/01/2013 Seven teams in Top 25, including No. 1 Penn State, No. 2 Oklahoma State and No. 3 Minnesota, plus tons of ranked wrestlers are now on display. [Article]
Gazette names 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials the top wrestling moment in area for 2012 year Cedar Rapids Gazette 12/31/2012 The Gazette of Eastern Iowa named the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Iowa City in April as the top wrestling moment for the year, ahead of many other big stories. [Article]
64 Teams Look Forward to 2013 NWCA Multi-National Duals in Springfield, Ill., Jan. 12-13 Coyte Cooper NWCA 12/31/2012 National dual champs will be crowned in NCAA Div. II, NCAA Div. III, NAIA, NJCAA and Women's WCWA divisions. [Article]
FLASH: Illinois edges Virginia Tech for 50th Midlands title by two points TheMat.com 12/30/2012 The Illini, with no champs but five placers, scored two more points than the Hokies, led by champs Jarrod Garnett (125) and Nick Brascetta (149). [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s December 28, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/27/2012 Content includes highlights from 2012 year including Olympic Games, Women's Worlds, Olympic Trials, NCAA Championships, Beat the Streets Gala and more. [Article]
Takedown Radio audio broadcast of 50th Midlands to be hosted on TheMat.com & TheMat.tv Takedown Media 12/27/2012 Live audio coverage of the 50th Midlands will be provided by Takedown Radio and posted free on TheMat.com and TheMat.tv. Check it out! [Article]
Contenders named for 50th Ken Kraft Midlands; Share your favorite memory & vote on the Greatest Midlands Wrestler Midlands Championships 12/26/2012 Check out the contenders and the teams for the 50th Midlands to be held Dec. 29-30. Vote on the Greatest Midlands Wrestler and more. [Article]
Grapple at the Garden OSU v. Cornell dual to air on FOX College Sports starting Dec. 25 TheMat.com 12/24/2012 See the Cowboys vs. the Big Red dual meet on FOX College Sports with six airings starting Christmas Day. [Article]
ABBOTT COLUMN: Top 10 wrestling stories of 2012 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/24/2012 USA Wrestling's Gary Abbott gives his top 10 wrestling stories for 2012? Take a look back and discuss what made big news in the last year in our sport. [Article]
A Penny for Your Thoughts? Lee Kemp Founder/President of FORZA 12/21/2012 Do You Really Know How Powerful You Are? By Lee Kemp, Founder and President of FORZA [Article]
VIDEO: Chas Betts: Prepare equally for every opponent Responsible Sports 12/21/2012 Olympian Chas Betts explains how having confidence is key in preparation and the importance of preparing equally for each bout. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s December 21, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/21/2012 Content: Memorial for Jack Pinto, Grapple At the Garden, Kyle Dake, Dan Gable, Minnesota Storm Holiday Cup, Kendrick Saunders, Kevin LeValley, Haley Augello and more. [Article]
Q and A with Oregon State coach Jim Zalesky Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 12/20/2012 Zalesky led his team to the championship at the Reno Tournament of Champions this past weekend in Reno, Nevada. [Article]
Brian Smith, Maple, Gadson, Dake, Voelker, Murphy on Saturday's Takedown Radio TDR 12/20/2012 [Article]
VIDEO: Jordan Burroughs: Honored by my Opponent Responsible Sports 12/19/2012 Olympic and World champion Jordan Burroughs talks about a personal story of being honored by an opponent in this Responsible Sports video. [Article]
NWCA Coaches Poll sees little changes after historic Grapple in the Garden at Madison Square Garden Coyte Cooper NWCA 12/18/2012 The top six remained the same, but Missouri moved up to a tie for sixth and Oregon State jumped to No. 10. There were no new teams in top 25. [Article]