Past Articles

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Matt Correa named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/29/2012 Correa was named Outstanding Lightweight Wrestler after winning a title at the Meathead Movers Invitational. [Article]
Doane College in Nebraska to add wrestling and bowling in 2013-14 Doane Line 10/29/2012 Doane College, an NAIA school in Crete, Nebraska, has announced the addition of varsity wrestling and bowling for the 2013-14 season. [Article]
NWCA Div. III Preseason individual and team rankings Div. III Coaches 10/29/2012 [Article]
Dan Gable to attend autograph signing at Dan Gable Museum Dan Gable Museum 10/29/2012 The signing will take place during USA Wrestling's Preseason Nationals held at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. [Article]
Douglas, Chandler, Ghaffari, Gray headline National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2013 NWHOF 10/29/2012 Melvin Douglas, Dan Chandler, Matt Ghaffari & Ron Gray are the new Distinguished Members. Major award recepients also announced. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s October 26, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/26/2012 Content includes passing of Jeff Blatnick, Greco-Roman Hall of Champions, Les Gutches, Anthony Robles, OCU women's team, Justin Ruiz and more. [Article]
Memorial donations for Jeff Blatnick’s family established by Journeymen Wrestling Club Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/01/2012 The Journeymen WC from Blatnick's community is accepting memorial donations to be given directly to his family, [Article]
Is there anything that assures success in sports? Lee Kemp President/Founder of FORZA 10/26/2012 What is the ultimate Game Changer for athletes striving to be the best? By Lee Kemp, Founder/President of FORZA [Article]
UPDATE: New York Athletic Club to host memorial for the late Bill Farrell in New York City, Thursday, Nov. 1 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/26/2012 Bill Farrell's friends from wrestling and all parts of his life are welcome to the service, set for 6-9 p.m. at the NYAC in Manhattan on Nov. 1. [Article]
Arrangements set for Jeff Blatnick, with wake on Sunday and funeral on Monday in Albany, N.Y. area Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/25/2012 The wake is on Sunday, Oct. 28 in Glenville, N.Y., with the memorial service on Monday, Oct. 29 in Ballston Lake, N.Y. [Article]
Cliff Keen Athletic announces new partnership with USA Wrestling Chad Clark Cliff Keen Athletic 10/25/2012 Cliff Keen Athletic and USA Wrestling will work together on a strategic marketing partnership and media package including support of several important tournaments. [Article]
Nominate Coaches for PCA's Double-Goal Coach® Award Presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports 10/25/2012 20 youth & high school coaches will be honored who embody the ideals of the Double-Goal Coach. Nomination deadline is December 31, 2012. [Article]
ABBOTT COLUMN: We all lost a good friend in Jeff Blatnick Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2012 A man with a great heart who cared about others, Jeff Blatnick touched so many lives, mine included. [Article]
UPDATED: 1984 Olympic gold medalist Jeff Blatnick dies following complications from heart surgery USA Wrestling 10/24/2012 Blatnick won a gold medal for the U.S. in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. [Article]
Les Gutches promoted to Associate Executive Director for Programs and Strategy for USA Wrestling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2012 He is responsible for overall wrestling programming, alignment of departmental objectives & strategy within National Teams, Developmental Programs & Membership. [Article]
TDR this week: Iowa Hall of Fame Show with Baugher, Nichols, Yilek, Ball, Dunham, Smith Takedown Radio 10/24/2012 [Article]
Greco-Roman star and UVU coach Justin Ruiz inducted into Utah Wrestling Hall of Fame James Warnick Utah Valley University 10/23/2012 Ruiz, a 2005 World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman and assistant coach at Utah Valley, was also a star high school wrestler in Utah. [Article]
Craig Sesker and Dan Gable to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 10/22/2012 The show can be heard live at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Brittney Roberts named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/22/2012 Roberts went 6-0 at 155 pounds this past weekend at the Cliff Keen Oklahoma City Duals at Abe Lemons Arena in Oklahoma City. [Article]
Oklahoma City defeats No. 1-ranked King College in finals of Cliff Keen Oklahoma City Duals for women Rich Torterelli OCU 10/21/2012 OCU won seven of 10 matches over King in finals, with a big win by Brittany Roberts (155). Lindenwood was third and Missouri Valley fourth in 16 team event. [Article]