Archive for March, 2007


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“Little runt” grew up to become a champion

March 29, 2007 by Bobby Soto

By Dennis Knight
San Jose Mercury News
When Fremont Coach Bobby Soto saw Boris Novachkov for the first time in 2003, the Bulgarian native weighed 85 pounds dripping wet.
But Soto could see that the slender youngster was one of the most naturally gifted wrestlers he had ever encountered.
Four years and 40 pounds later, Novachkov is graduating from […]

San Jose Mercury News Special Honors

March 29, 2007 by Oliver Salud

San Jose Mercury News
Article Launched: 03/29/2007 06:15:15 PM PDT
Senior of the year: Boris Novachkov, Fremont.
Junior of the year: Hunter Collins, Gilroy.
Sophomore of the year: Martin Gonzalez, Gilroy.
Freshman of the year: Jesse Delgado, Gilroy.

Moore, Zalesky, Giesen and Halsey Win Pac-10 Wrestling Awards

March 29, 2007 by Pac-10 Wrestling news

UC DAVIS senior Derek Moore has been named Pac-10 Wrestler of the Year, UC DAVIS’ Lennie Zalesky gar…Click here for full story or visit www.pac-10.org for more.

Gable Named Assistant Coach at Iowa Wrestling

March 28, 2007 by Wrestling Blog

This guy is so great for the sport. I am happy to see he maintains an interest and is now affiliated with his former alma mater!

“The man considered by many to be the greatest wrestler/coach in history is returning to the University of Iowa staff as an assistant coach.”

“In a reversal of roles Gable, woh coached Brands to three NCAA titles during his Hawkeye career, will return to the Iowa practice room.”

Just his presence should make an immediate impact. Great move!

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Gable Named Assistant Coach at Iowa Wrestling

Pac-10 Names Wrestling All-Academic Teams

March 28, 2007 by Pac-10 Wrestling news

Following are the 2007 Pacific-10 Conference Wrestling All-Academic teams, announced today by Commis…Click here for full story or visit www.pac-10.org for more.

Golden Gophers Claim NCAA Wrestling Title

March 27, 2007 by Wrestling Blog

Congratulations to the Minnesota Golden Gophers Wrestling Team for winning the NCAA national wrestling championship last week. Their heavyweight, Cole Konrad, finished with another national wrestling title.

“Konrad finished his career with back to back NCAA Championships and 76 wins in a row.”

Coach J Robinson said “I think the true character of a team is when you get yourself in a hole and you have to dig yourself out.”

Sounds like this victory was a total team effort. Congratulations to the victors!

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Golden Gophers Claim NCAA Wrestling Title

NCAA Div. 1 Wrestling Championships-Paulson and Perry Win NCAA Wrestling Titles

March 26, 2007 by Wrestling Blog

Whether they win or not Iowa wrestling always makes a splash at the national tourney! No exceptions this year.

“Trent Paulson of Iowa St struck gold at 157 lbs as did Mark Perry of Iowa at 165″

Perry’s win came over two time defending champ Johny Hendricks of Oklahoma St. wrestling. Very Impressive. Congratulations to all.

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NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships

California State Championships 2006

March 21, 2007 by Oliver Salud

California State Wrestling - SF Bay Area.
Video & Editing: HEADEENER


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