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Many native Northeast stars on display at Grapple At the Garden in New York City, Dec. 16 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/11/2012 NCAA champ and Pennsylvania native Jordan Oliver of Oklahoma State (pictured) is one of many Northeast products on display in the Garden on Sunday. [Article]
PODCAST: Chas Betts: Sportsmanship Responsible Sports 12/11/2012 Greco-Roman Olympian Chas Betts discusses the importance of having parents that instill sportsmanship in this Responsible Sports podcast. [Article]
Penn State remains No. 1 in USA Today/NWCA/AWN Division I Coaches Poll Coyte Cooper NWCA 12/11/2012 The top five remains the same: No. 1 Penn State, No. 2 Oklahoma State, No. 3 Minnesota, No. 4 Ohio State, No. 5 Iowa. [Article]
NCAA runner-up Tyler Caldwell looks to make big impact for Oklahoma State Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 12/10/2012 The transfer from Oklahoma is ranked No. 3 in a loaded 165 class that includes three-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake and reigning Hodge Trophy winner David Taylor. [Article]
Maryland coach Kerry McCoy talks Grapple at the Garden on No Holds Barred with Eddie Goldman No Holds Barred 12/10/2012 [Article]
WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: Khishignyam; Richardson; McAfee; Alexander; St. John; O'Grady; Fleming honored Various conferences 12/10/2012 [Article]
Your (Responsible) Coaching Philosophy Responsible Sports 12/10/2012 An important aspect of Responsible Coaching is communicating your coaching philosophy from the very first time you meet your team. [Article]
Pitt's Matt Wilps named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 12/10/2012 The second-ranked Wilps earned a 7-2 decision over No. 13 Christian Boley to clinch No. 13 Pitt’s 23-12 win over No. 17 Maryland. [Article]
Vote for Matt and Al trying Greco-Roman at Olympics as funniest TODAY show feature of 2012 TheMat.com 12/10/2012 Fans can vote the feature from the Olympics when Matt Lauer and Al Roker tried Greco-Roman wrestling as the funniest segment on the TODAY show this year! [Article]
Top college & high school wrestlers look to capture individual & team titles at Reno Tournament of Champions Ryan Teubner RTOC 12/10/2012 Defending high school champ Poway (Calif.) leads prep field and defending college champion Wyoming returns as well to event on Dec. 14-16. [Article]
Oklahoma State finishes strong to control Oklahoma in Bedlam match, 26-9 in Norman, Okla. Roger Moore Special to TheMat.com 12/09/2012 Down 9-3, the Cowboys won seven straight to claim the big road win. Chris Perry (174) had a tech fall, and two OSU wrestlers got major decisions. [Article]
Grapple at the Garden to feature top teams and athletes on big stage in New York City, Dec. 16 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/08/2012 Four NCAA champs including Kyle Dake (pictured), six No. 1 athletes, eight ranked teams among 14 D-I programs invade Madison Square Garden, Dec. 16. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s 100th episode, for December 7, 2012, now posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/08/2012 Episode 100 features major college action, Tom Brands, Rob Eiter, King of the Mountain, Ben Provisor, Danny Chaid, Willie Miklus, Grappling and more. [Article]
Alyssa Lampe named USOC Female Athlete of the Month for November USOC 12/07/2012 Lampe won gold medals at the Hargobind International in Canada and the New York Athletic Club International in the USA in November. [Article]
PODCAST: Lee Kemp: Wrestlers are not Quitters Responsible Sports 12/07/2012 Three-time World champion Lee Kemp talks about the importance of a strong work ethic and great coaches in this Responsible Sports podcast. [Article]
Takedown Wrestling to webcast Navy v. George Mason on Saturday & Maryland v. American on Sunday TheMat.com 12/07/2012 Navy v. George Mason starts at 7:30 pm Eastern Saturday, with Maryland v. American at 6:30 p.m. Sunday with Scott Casber, Wade Schalles, Kelly Ward announcing. [Article]
Minnesota Storm Holiday Cup looking to start new tradition, Dec. 13-15 in Rochester, Minn. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/10/2012 Senior wrestlers in all styles have chance for competition prior to holidays in new event hosted by Minnesota Storm, Dec. 13-15. [Article]
Olympic champ Jordan Burroughs to host wrestling clinic for Los Angeles youth on Friday Beat the Streets Los Angeles 12/06/2012 Beat the Streets – Los Angeles is hosting a free Jordan Burroughs clinic on December 7 at Ramon C. Cortines High School in downtown LA. [Article]
Hall of Fame Board members donate 300 tickets to Grapple at the Garden to victims of Hurricane Sandy National Wrestling Hall of Fame 12/06/2012 Board members Michael DerGarabedian and Noel Thompson donate 300 tickets to hurricane victims to see Grapple At the Garden in New York City on Dec. 16. [Article]
Keep Believing in your Miracle Lee Kemp President/Founder of FORZA 12/06/2012 Don't quit the moment before your miracle... your breakthrough... your SUCCESS! By Lee Kemp, Founder/President of Forza. [Article]