Takedown
Wrestling Radio this week-Goldman, Andressy, Shalles, Z Jones,
Cysewski, Volkman
7 Flags Athletic Center
and
Asics
proudly
Presents
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
This week on TDR-
Duane Goldman-Head Coach of the Hoosiers of Indiana
Jim Andressy- Head Coach of the Golden Flashes of Kent State
Wade Shalles-
Zeke Jones- Head Coach of the Quakers of the U of Penn
Tim Cysewski- Head Coach of the Wildcats of Northwestern University
Kerry Volkman-Blue Streaks of John Carroll University
Tom Timmons Terribles Lakeside Casino
This is a truly GREAT line up of guests! I hope you take some time out and listen!
I also want to thank our great coaches for all they do to train our athletes. You guys are underpaid, overworked coaches in athletics today! We are lucky in having the best coaches. You should be treated better. SC
TDR
All Time College Coaches Career Records September Update
The TDR All Time College Coaches Career Records Chart has been
updated this month. With almost 2,000 coaches and over 146,000
match decisions included it is more comprehensive than before.
The project was highlighted in an article published in
Wrestling USA this month.
The Web Page Link is at http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/collegecoachingwins.html.
We seek input and appreciate corrections.
Sincerely Yours,
Martin K. Fleming, Editor
The TakeDown Report
P.O. Box 264
Tarboro, NC 27886-0264
(252) 883-3311 cell
mailto:Flemdog@tarboronc.com>Flemdog@tarboronc.com
Attention
Wrestlers & Wrestling Supporters!!
The greater New Orleans region is in dire need of any type of assistance that you can render. Donations to the American Red Cross, volunteer work, any type of supplies or equipment. This is the time for our wrestling family to come together to aid our brethrens who are in dire need of any type of support. Anything that you can do help out people in the greater New Orleans region as well as Mississippi and Alabama, will not go un thanked or unnoticed. Lets pull together now! If you want to help email us at lanny@wrestlingusa.com
We will get your message to the people in need and will have them contact you for immediate help.
If you need assistance due to the natural disaster in the Gulf Region email us at lanny@wrestlingusa.com and tell us of your immediate needs and we will post it on our web site WRESTLINGUSA.COM.
or contact John Stoshak, Louisiana State Editor at WresUSA@aol.com
Greetings from the NHSCA staff! The past few months have been filled with outstanding wrestling competition.
The National Duals in Salisbury, MD in May was a huge success featuring 77 teams (over 1,100 wrestlers) from around the country. The Southeast PA team ran away with the High School Division championship; the New Jersey Eagles clinched the Middle School Division Title; the Virginia Thunder Elementary team was the victor in that division.
Sunny Virginia Beach hosted the 8th Annual National Open in June. Twenty-nine states were represented by 1,069 wrestlers. Congratulations to all of the Outstanding Wrestlers: Jimmy Gulibon, Elementary Division at 65#; Hunter Meys, Middle School Division at 140#; Braden Bice, High School Division at 275#; Mark Delesdernier, Open Division. The state of Pennsylvania scored a total of 679.5 points, securing the all-division state team title. PA was led by Rob Waller's All-American Club, which crowned 17 All-Americans. Georgia came in second place, followed by New York, Virginia, then Florida.
The National Open Pre-Season Wrestling Championship is sure to be the next big event for wrestlers and fans! Join us November 12-13, 2005 in Winston-Salem, NC at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum. Last year, outstanding wrestlers from 25 states competed, perfecting their skills in preparation for their upcoming season. The NHSCA is offering all 4 divisions for this event: elementary, middle school, high school and college/open. In 2004, the high school division alone had over 55 state finalists competing. The top 6 place-winners will receive beautiful awards and will qualify for the prestigious 2006 National Open Wrestling Championships.
For more information on any of these events, visit our website <http://www.NHSCA.com>www.NHSCA.com. As always, thank you for your continued support of the NHSCA!
This
week-Jack Maughn, Carter Jordon, Greg Jones, Barry Davis, Tom
Brands on Takedown Wrestling Radio
7 Flags Athletic Center
and Asics proudly Presents
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
In the studio is The Bob Pace Band w/ Steve George
Guest Co-hosts are Chad Tunink and Jason Derry of High Altitude Wrestling Club of Baird, Iowa
Also on the show-
Jack Maughn Head Coach of the Bears of Northern Colorado
Carter Jordon Head Coach of the Wolfpack of North Carolina State
Greg Jones- New Asst Head Coach of the Mountineers W. Virginia
Barry Davis Head Coach of the Badgers of Wisc.
Tom Brands- Head Coach of the Hokies of Virginia Tech
This has the makings of an outstanding show. please tune in Free of charge courtesy of our great sponsors and thewrestlingmall.com
High
school athletics participation breaks 7 million mark
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 1, 2005) - The number of participants
in high school athletics increased for the 16th consecutive year
in 2004-05 and topped 7 million for the first time in history.
Based on figures from the 50 state high school athletic/activity
associations, plus the District of Columbia, that are members
of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS),
participation for the 2004-05 school year rose by 115,157 students,
to 7,018,709, according to the 2004-05 High School Athletics Participation
Survey conducted by the NFHS. The survey also determined that
nearly 53 percent of students enrolled in high schools participate
in athletics.
"We are thrilled to have more than 7 million students
in our nation's high schools participating in athletic programs,"
said Robert F. Kanaby, NFHS executive director. "The consistent
increase in participation among the youth of our country and the
fact that well over half of all enrolled students are competing
in high school activities are true testaments to the impact these
activities have on millions of lives across the country."
In addition to overall numbers, the girls participation total
of 2,908,390 set an all-time record. The boys total also increased,
reaching 4,110,319, the highest participation in the past 27 years.
This year's boys participation figure is second only to the record
4,367,442 in 1977-78.
Track and field gained the most female participants in 2004-05
with 9,212, followed by soccer with 7,072, indoor track and field
with 5,237, and cross country with 4,163, which moved that sport
from seventh to sixth in popularity.
Eleven-player football gained the most participants among boys
sports in 2004-05 with 12,812, followed by outdoor track and field
with 11,902 additional participants, swimming and diving (7,192),
lacrosse (6,557) and cross country (5,291).
Some of the emerging sports had the largest percentage increases
in participants. Bowling registered the largest percentage increase
among boys sports with a 14 percent jump (from 17,654 to 20,534),
followed closely by lacrosse with an 11 percent increase (from
53,436 to 59,993). Among girls sports, bowling (13 percent), lacrosse
(10 percent), and indoor track and field (10 percent) registered
the largest percentage increases.
Thanks to the start of snowboarding programs in California,
that sport registered the largest percentage gains in the number
of schools sponsoring programs at 85 percent for boys and 89 percent
for girls.
Basketball remained the most popular sport for girls with 456,543
participants, followed by outdoor track and field (428,198), volleyball
(386,022), fast pitch softball (364,759), soccer (316,104), cross
country (170,450), tennis (169,292), swimming and diving (148,154),
competitive spirit squads (84,416) and golf (64,245).
On the boys' side, 11-player football was again the most popular
sport with 1,045,494 participants, followed by basketball (545,497),
outdoor track and field (516,703), baseball (459,717), soccer
(354,587), wrestling (243,009), cross country (201,719), golf
(161,025), tennis (148,530), and swimming and diving (103,754).
Texas remained the state with the most participants with 740,052,
followed by California (678,019), New York (350,349), Michigan
(311,814), Illinois (310,791), Ohio (310,585), Pennsylvania (262,859),
Minnesota (233,070) New Jersey (228,388) and Florida (219,040).
The participation survey has been compiled since 1971 by the
NFHS through numbers it receives from its member associations.
The complete 2004-05 Participation Survey will be available soon
on the NFHS Web site <www.nfhs.org>.
TEN MOST POPULAR BOYS PROGRAMS
Schools Participants
1. Basketball 17,482 ------------------------1. Football
11-Player 1,045,494
2. Track and Field Outdoor 15,294 -----2. Basketball 545,497
3. Baseball 15,161 --------------------------3. Track and Field
Outdoor 516,703
4. Football 11-Player 13,671 ------------4. Baseball 459,717
5. Golf 13,152 -------------------------------5. Soccer 354,587
6. Cross Country 12,727 -------------------6. Wrestling 243,009
7. Soccer 10,392 ----------------------------7. Cross Country
201,719
8. Wrestling 9,562 --------------------------8. Golf 161,025
9. Tennis 9,426----------------------------- 9. Tennis 148,530
10. Swimming & Diving 5,878---------- 10. Swimming & Diving
103,754
TEN MOST POPULAR GIRLS PROGRAMS
Schools Participants
1. Basketball 17,175 --------------------------1. Basketball 456,543
2. Track and Field Outdoor 15,213 -------2. Track and Field
Outdoor 428,198
3. Volleyball 14,526 --------------------------3. Volleyball 386,022
4. Softball Fast Pitch 14,493 --------------4. Softball
Fast Pitch 364,759
5. Cross Country 12,345 ---------------------5. Soccer 316,104
6. Soccer 9,695 --------------------------------6. Cross Country
170,450
7. Tennis 9,646 --------------------------------7. Tennis 169,292
8. Golf 8,249 -----------------------------------8. Swimming &
Diving 148,154
9. Swimming & Diving 6,238 ---------------9. Competitive Spirit
Squad 84,416
10. Competitive Spirit Squads 3,482 -------10. Golf 64,245
This
week on Takedown Wrestling Radio
We are pleased to have join us in the studio both Mike Chapman
and Boston University Terrier Head Coach Carl Adams as Guest co-hosts.
Mike has a new book out called "Wrestling Tough" which
deals with the mental aspect of this sport.
Carl Adams is scheduled to be inducted in the Iowa State Cyclone
Hall of Fame this Saturday and will join Steve Foster and me as
well. One question- What has taken ISU so long to recognize greatness?
Also on the show-
Greg Strobel- Head Coach of the Mountain Hawks of Lehigh
Brendan Buckley- Head Coach of the Lions of Columbia
Lenny Zalesky- Head Coach of the Aggies of California Davis
Lenny Bernstein- Head Coach of the Cavaliers of the University
of Virginia
Join Steve Foster and me for what looks to be an amazing show.
Thank you to all of our Collegiate Coaches who understand what
it takes to produce this program throughout the year. They vote
and support TDR with their hard earned money. I speak on
behalf of wrestling when I say THANKYOU!
ASICS
signs as official Takedown Wrestling Radio sponsor
Takedown Wrestling Radio has signed ASICS as an official sponsor, announced TDR Founder Scott Casber. TDR is America's Wrestling Radio voice for amateur wrestling in the United States. TDR is heard on radio and on the Internet around the world at Takedownradio.com
ASICS has agreed to sponsorship for TDR live event coverage as well as traditional studio programs for an initial period of 1 year.
"Takedown Wrestling Radio is proud to announce this special sponsorship relationship with ASICS," said Scott Casber, Founder and Host of TDR. "The program and the sport have grown since we first aired over 5 years ago. Our partnership with ASICS will only serve to continue that pattern. We, like USA Wrestling are excited about the future of this sport, and look forward to working with ASICS in the mutual pursuit of excellence."
ASICS is an important leader for this sport and a major supporter
of wrestling, from youth programs through the senior level. ASICS
remains the title sponsor of the ASICS/Vaughan Junior National
Championships, the largest youth wrestling tournament in the world.
In addition, ASICS will be the title sponsor for numerous other
USA Wrestling national events, including the U.S. Nationals, the
Cadet Nationals, the Kids Folkstyle Nationals, the Kids Freestyle
and Greco-Roman Nationals, and the Ultimate Challenge Series.
In addition to their consistent support of USA Wrestling, Asics
will sponsor all Live Wrestling event coverage by TDR. "Our
ability to take the show to the colleges and wrestling rooms across
the country is special and Asics understands the value in this
out reach philosophy. Our athletes deserve the attention and to
have their stories told to the wrestling fans," said
Scott Casber, Founder and Host of TDR. "Having Bill Farrell,
a true leader in this sport, endorse our product is critical to
the growth of wrestling and the Takedown Wrestling Radio
program"
"ASICS is proud to announce its promotional partnership
with Takedown Wrestling Radio," said Bill Farrell of T.W.
Promotions, representing ASICS. "Takedown Wrestling Radio is
highly valued by the chairman of our advisory staff, Dan Gable.
Other advisory staff members of ASICS and T.W. Promotions
include Bobby Douglas, Cael Sanderson, Jim Zalesky, Chris Bono.
Partnering with Takedown Wrestling Radio given ASICS a unique
opportunity to market our products across the country and around
the world on the only program of its kind."
ASICS America Corp. with more than 45 years of sporting goods manufacturing experience, offers a full line of performance-driven athletic footwear, sports apparel and accessories. ASICS products are available at many specialty retailers, sporting goods and chain stores throughout the United States.
This
Week On Takedown Wrestling Radio-Simpson, Amato, Smith, Lindland,
Priest, Henson
7 Flags Athletic Center
proudly
Presents
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
This Week On TDR-
Randy Simpson- Coach and Teacher
Dave Amato-Head Coach of Brown
PJ Smith-Head Coach of University of North Carolina at Pembrook
Matt Lindland-UFC Star, Former Collegiate wrestler
Henry Priest- Author of the Fantastic Short Film "Underdog"
Sammy Henson- Incredible Talent, World Team Member, Star of the
RPW's first season
Join us won't you for the greatest athletes, coaches and fans
in the world of sport!
Scott Casber
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The
TakeDown Report All Time College Coaches Career Records Update
The TDR All Time College Coaches Career Records Chart has been
updated this month. With over 1,900 coaches and 137,000 match
decisions included it is more comprehensive than before. The project
was mentioned in Mike Chapman's column in W.I.N. in July and an
article will be included in the next Wrestling USA magazine in
September. The NCAA D-II Coaches Assn. has been particularly helpful
this past month in submitting information. Don Elia of Carson
Newman with 414 career wins is the newest found addition to the
top 20 coaches as he is tied in 14th place with Phil Grebinar
of Worcester P.I.
The Web Page Link is at http://www.geocities.com/thetakedownreport/collegecoachingwins.html
We seek input and appreciate corrections.
Sincerely Yours,
Martin K. Fleming, Editor
The TakeDown Report
P.O. Box 264
Tarboro, NC 27886-0264
(252) 883-3311 cell
<mailto:Flemdog@tarboronc.com>Flemdog@tarboronc.com
TDR this Week-Horn, Militich, Charles, ChrisLeben, Hughes,
Quarry, McCarthey
7 Flags Athletic Center
proudly
Presents
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
On TDR This week-
We take a look at some former wrestlers turned fighters who are
now in the UFC making the check.
Scheduled to join us are:
"Big" John McCarthy- The UFC's Head Official. John is
the official martial arts
trainer
for the Los Angeles Police Department and other law enforcement
agencies
Pat Militich- Former UFC Champion and founder of the Militich
Fighting System.
Pat
has trained the likes of Former HVY Champion Tim Sylvia, Current
UFC
Welter
Weight Matt Hughes, Former Lt. Weight Champion Jens Pulver,
Current
Super Brawl Champion Robbie Lawler
Shawn Charles= Fresno State Bulldog new Head Coach, the
first four-time All-American in Arizona State history and was
an NCAA finalist as both a junior and senior. He was the Pac-10
champion at 126 pounds twice, served four years as the head assistant
coach at Nebraska, Charles also gained experience as the
head assistant coach at Central Michigan for three years. Charles'
coaching career began in 1993 at Iowa State, where he served as
an assistant for two years. From there he moved onto an assistant
coaching position at Phoenix (Ariz.) College for the 1995-96 season
before becoming the coach of the Oklahoma freestyle club team
in 1996.
Chris Leben- One of the stars of UFC's first season of
TUF (The Next Ultimate Fighter).
Now
being managed and trained by OK Cowboy and UFC Star
Randy Couture
and
Team Quest.
Matt Hughes- Current UFC Welter Weight Champion. Matt is
one of the reasons we
cover this sport. Matt wrestled under Ralph McCausland
at Eastern Illinois U.
Nathan "Rock" Quarry- One of the stars of UFC's
first season of
TUF (The
Next Ultimate Fighter) Now being coached and trained by
OK
Cowboy and UFC Star Randy Couture and Team Quest.
Jeremy Horn- Light Heavy Weight Contender. He'll face The
"IceMan" Chuck Liddell.
He
is well regarded as a tremendous striker and a choke artist. He
is the only
man
to have ever beaten Liddell.
TDR
this week- Couture, Klingman, Guyman, Krumrie, Blatnick, Hamilton,Bevilacqua
On TDR This week-
Former UFC Heavy Weight Champion and Light Heavy Weight Champion
Randy Couture joins us to talk wrestling and MMA.
also
Respected members of the Wrestling Media from across the USA will
be joining us to discuss their opinions on the upcoming season
and to answer the question, "What's the Story?"
as they see it.
Scheduled to join us-
Kyle Klingman- Respected Writer and commentator on the
world of Wrestling
J. Carl Guyman- Voice of the Cowboys of Oklahoma State
and a prolific writer and opinionated poster as well.
Matt Krumrie- Senior Editor of theWrestlingMall.com
Jeff Blatnick- Olympian, Sports Commentator, Journalist
Al Bevilacqua- East Coast Coach, Pioneer in Wrestling,
Opinionated writer
Andy Hamilton- Iowa City Press Citizen Journalist
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
The
ASICS 2005 East Coast National Beach Wrestling Championships
BEACH WRESTLING
PRESS CONFERENCE AND DEMONSTRATION
Thursday, August 11
Starting at 11:00 a.m.
Riverside Boulevard Beach
Long Beach, N.Y. (on Long Island)
See a demonstration of the world's newest international sport,
Beach Wrestling!!
This is a tremendous opportunity to secure great photos and video
of wrestling on the beach.
Long Beach, N.Y. will be hosting the first national-level Beach Wrestling event in the United States on Saturday, August 13. The local wrestling community, along with the Metropolitan Wrestling Association, will be hosting this historic event.
In 2004, FILA, the international wrestling federation, announced this new wrestling style to the world. USA Today recently ran a full-page article on the sport and the upcoming ASICS East Coast Beach Nationals.
Those available for interview at the press conference may include:
Tom Sofield, Long Beach City Council Vice President
Al Bevilacqua, event organizer from the Metropolitan Wrestling
Association
Neil Duncan of event sponsor ASICS
Gary Abbott, Communications Director of USA Wrestling
Local high school wrestlers will demonstrate the sport and talk about beach wrestling.
To confirm participation in this special press opportunity, contact:
Mary Giambalvo, Public Relations Director from the City of Long Beach at 516-431-1000, ext. 224, or via e-mail at mgiambalvo@longbeachny.org
Gary Abbott, Director of Communications for USA Wrestling, (719) 659-9637 or via e-mail at gabbott@usawrestling.org
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PREVIEW THE EXCITEMENT OF BEACH
WRESTLING AND INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THIS HISTORIC EVENT.
USOEC
Women's Wrestling Recruits
Here are some Junior National Champs who will attend the Olympic
Education Center at Northern Michigan University 2005-2006:
Deanna Rix
Nicole Darrow
Amberle Montgomery
Stefenie Shaw
Melissa Simmons
Toni Copeland
Juanita Russel
Sadie Kaneda (Missouri Valley College transfer) will also attend
the
Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University
Takedown
Wrestling Radio This week-Borrelli, Wirnsberger, Martin, Henson,
Tim Brassfield
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
On TDR This week-
Central Michigan Head Coach Tom Borrelli
Bucknell Head Coach Dan Wirnsberger
Old Dominion Head Coach Steve Martin
2005 US World Team Member Sammie "The Bull" Henson
121 LBS
Executive Director of The Oklahoma City All Sports Association-Tim
Brassfield
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
It
Could Be Worse, chronicles the authors life, including the day
that he was paralyzed while playing in a high school football
scrimmage
IT COULD BE WORSE
An Autobiography by Bob McPhee
It Could Be Worse, chronicles the authors life, including the day that he was paralyzed while playing in a high school football scrimmage in Maine in 1976.The book contains events beginning three weeks prior to the unfortunate incident. The writings continue with details of the hospital emergency room, a life-saving operation and a coma lasting 17 days.
During nearly three years of rehabilitation, McPhee was advised to move out of state in order to receive a college education. He ignored these words, eventually enrolling in a Maine college. He transferred to University of Maine in 1981, graduating in 1984 with a B.A. in Journalism.
Readers have commented that IT COULD BE WORSE, is "Powerful," "Devastating to Truimphant," "Inspirational," and "A Good Read."
Bob McPhee
51 North Street
Dixfield, ME 04224
or email:
bigmac@megalink.net or katlon2003@yahoo.com
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Sumo
Wrestling in Las Vegas - Tickets On Sale
TICKETS FOR GRAND SUMO CHAMPIONSHIP
AT MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER IN LAS VEGAS
OCTOBER 7, 8 & 9 NOW ON SALE
SUMO WRESTLING COMES TO LAS VEGAS
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE SPORT'S 1,500-YEAR HISTORY
LAS VEGAS (July 27, 2005) Tickets are now on sale for the
three-day Grand Sumo Championship tournament Oct. 7-9, 2005, at
the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The Japan Sumo Association,
the supreme governing body of the sport, will bring 40 of the
highest-ranked professional sumo athletes in the world to compete
in the tournament.
Tickets for this exciting weekend of sport and culture are priced
at $175, $125 and $75 per session and can be purchased at the
Mandalay Bay Box Office and all TicketMaster outlets. To order
tickets by phone, call (702) 632-7580 or toll-free 877-632-7400.
Heading the field will be Asashoryu, the current Yokozuna (grand
champion) of sumo. While there can be more than one Yokozuna,
Asashoryu currently stands alone at the pinnacle of the sport.
At only 24 years old, the native Mongolian has conquered Japan
with his prowess. He is immensely popular and is poised to hold
the traditional belt for years to come.
Event organizers will ensure a truly authentic experience by having
a special crew construct the dohyo (sumo ring) that meets all
the requirements of the sport, including the proper mixture of
clay and sand as well as the correct deployment of the tawara
(rice-straw bales). Further, a traditional yakata (the roof over
the sumo ring) will be imported from Japan for this tournament.
Grand Sumo Las Vegas is being produced by Hakuhodo DY Media Partners,
Inc. of Japan, in association with Mandalay Bay and is sponsored
in part by Toshiba and Japan Airlines. The producer, Dan Yoshida,
who also promoted the 1985 Grand Sumo event in New York, brought
the Las Vegas icons Siegfried & Roy to Japan for one year,
as well as tours by Cirque de Soleil and other artists.
Yoshida has been doing the Cirque de Soleil show in Japan for
15 years.
As 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of the city of Las Vegas,
Mandalay Bay has delivered many world championship boxing bouts
and now brings the Grand Sumo Championship to help commemorate
a truly unique town.
This year's sumo events will take place Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday,
Oct. 8, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Mandalay
Bay Events Center.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Clavadetscher/Chris O'Connell/Karen Linhart, Brener Zwikel,
(818) 344-6195, x106/123/122
Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Communications, (303) 740-7746
Scott Ghertner, MGM MIRAGE, (702) 891-7272
Erin Coleman, MGM MIRAGE, (702) 632-7709=
Takedown
Wrestling Radio This week- Review of Fargo-Guests- Strobel, Hjerling,
Martino, Smith
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
Join us this week as we review Fargo.
Our guests include-
Head Coach of Lehigh-Greg Strobel
Head Coach of The Citadel- Rob Hjerling
Wrestling Coach and Author- Alfred Martino
New Book called "Pinned"- Publishers-Harcourt, Inc.
Head Coach of Missouri- Brian Smith- Live at Fargo
This should be a very good show. I'm sure you are as interested
as we are in the outcome of many of the matches held in Fargo.
We'll go in depth as far as we can in our look at this amazing
event.
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
Grand
Sumo Invades Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Oct. 7-9
Friday, Oct. 7 - Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
LAS VEGAS (July 21, 2005) - The Japan Sumo Association, the supreme governing body of the sport, will bring sumo to Las Vegas for the first time in the sport's 1,500-year history for the three-day Grand Sumo Championship tournament Oct. 7-9, 2005, at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
The highest level sumo athletes (Makunouchi Rikishi) will compete in the Grand Sumo Championship. A champion will be determined each day of the tournament with a Grand Champion crowned Sunday after the final match. The last Grand Sumo three-day tournament in the United States took place in June 1985 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Tickets for this exciting weekend of sport and culture are priced at $175, $125 and $75 per session and can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay Box Office and all TicketMaster outlets. To order tickets by phone, call (702) 632-7580 or toll-free 877-632-7400.
Heading the field will be Asashoryu, the current Yokozuna (grand champion) of sumo. While there can be more than one Yokozuna, Asashoryu currently stands alone at the pinnacle of the sport. At only 24 years old, the native Mongolian has conquered Japan with his prowess. He is immensely popular and is poised to hold the traditional belt for years to come.
Bill Hornbuckle, president and chief operating officer for Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, said, "The Grand Sumo Championship is a unique sports and cultural event for Las Vegas. We look forward to hosting the spectacular tournament at the Events Center in October."
Grand Sumo Las Vegas is being produced by Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Inc. of Japan, in association with Mandalay Bay and is sponsored in part by Toshiba and Japan Airlines. The producer, Dan Yoshida, who also promoted the 1985 Grand Sumo event in New York, brought the Las Vegas icons Siegfried & Roy to Japan for one year, as well as tours by Cirque de Soleil and other artists.
"After our incredible experience in New York, it was just a matter of finding the perfect situation before we brought sumo back to America," Yoshida said. "Mandalay Bay has provided us with just that circumstance."
Event organizers will ensure a truly authentic experience by having a special crew construct the dohyo (sumo ring) that meets all the requirements of the sport, including the proper mixture of clay and sand as well as the correct deployment of the tawara (rice-straw bales). Further, a traditional yakata (the roof over the sumo ring) will be imported from Japan for this tournament.
Sumo transcends sport in Japan as it is interwoven with the culture. Each portion of the bout, including every move and the construction of the dohyo, is governed by rules coded over centuries. Although forms of sumo can be traced back 1,500 years, the traditions and rituals of the Japanese Edo period (1603-1867) are the basis for today's competitions.
The Japan Sumo Association, the governing body of the sport, was formed in 1925. The association operates and controls all aspects of professional sumo wrestling in Japan from the rules of the dohyo to the training of new sumo wrestlers.
Toshimitsu Kitanoumi, chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, said, "Our Association works to preserve Grand Sumo's traditional culture valuing the courtesies and rituals cultivated over its long history built up by ceaseless efforts of our predecessors."
As 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of the city of Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay has delivered many world championship boxing bouts and now brings the Grand Sumo Tournament to help commemorate a truly unique town.
This year's sumo events will take place Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dan Clavadetscher/Chris O'Connell/Karen Linhart, Brener Zwikel,
(818) 344-6195, x106/123/122
Fred Sternburg, Sternburg Communications, (303) 740-7746
Scott Ghertner, MGM MIRAGE Public Relations, (702) 891-7272
Erin Coleman, MGM MIRAGE Public Relations, (702) 632-7709
This
week Takedown Wrestling Radio will take a closer look at some
of the kids that will be wrestling at Fargo
This week we'll take a closer look at some of the kids that
will be wrestling at Fargo this next week. We'll be broadcasting
live from Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa where our host will be
Lt. Col. Hal Turner.
Set to join Steve Foster and I are: Tom Lepic, Dave
Anderson, Hal Turner and many others
Join us won't you for this special edition of TDR on the road!
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
TDR
This Week- LIVE at the Internatioanl Wrestling Inst. and Museum
Induct.
.
Seven Flags Athletic Centers
Proudly Presents
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
Join me, Chuck Shockley, Steve Foster, Mike Chapman, Kyle Klingman
and Scott McLin as we take a trip down wrestling's memory
lane with some of the past greats of Am. and Pro. Wrestling.
Scheduled to Join us will be the likes of:
Rick Steiner, Harley Race, Bob Geigle, Maurice Vachon,
Gene Kiniski, Brad Rheingans, Tom Drake, Paul Orndorf,
Antonio Inoki, Jerry Brisco, Gene LeBell, Vern Gagne,
Dan Hodge, Jim Raschke and many more.
This Saturday from 10 AM to 12 Noon CST.
My Thanks to all of the college coaches who have the vision and
understanding that this sport needs promotion. They
sponsor this program throughout the year making it possible for
us to travel and cover live events (35 travel dates this year)
and promote this sport 52 weeks each year through our broadcasts
(Radio and Internet). This is the greatest sport known to man.
Thank You!
Scott Casber
WRESTLING FAN ALERT
It is not too many times that wrestling gets an opportunity to receive
pre-meet coverage of any of its major events in the nation's
largest newspaper, USA Today. The Metropolitan Wrestling Association
and its partners USA Wrestling and NYC2012 hosted the 2003 World
Freestyle Championships that attracted 12,500 fans to the finals
never received one inch of pre event publicity in any major newspaper
let alone the New York Times or NY Daily news.
For some of you who may not have seen the article that appeared
Tuesday in USA Today is simply quite amazing. There was a front
page listing, a banner with a photoin the Sports Section and
a 3/4 second page story on page 3 with additional 3
photo's about the 2005 Asics Beach Wrestling Championships being
held at Long Beach, Long Island on Aug. 13th, 2005. If you missed
it, click the link and save it as it maybe the only one of its
kind for a while.
<http://www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/summer/2005-07-11-beach-wrestling_x.htm>www.usatoday.com/sports/olympics/summer/2005-07-11-beach-wrestling_x.htm
As Neil Duncan, a partner in TW Promotions for Asics stated eloquently
when asked what does Asics get out of this being that the competitors
do not wear shoes. His answer was, " I am in wrestling and
anything that helps wrestling is good for Asics and lets give
it a shot."
Wrestling needs to be in front of people as we do not have enough
people involved either as competitors or as fans.
If we build the fan base, the competitors will come and we know
we have millions of potential wrestlers and fans in the largest
urban centers of America who wouldn't know real wrestling from
Smackdown if they tripped over it.
Please support the effort by either attending, telling others
to attend and if you can, send a contribution to the beneficiary
of the entire event, the USAW/MWA Beat the Streets Program.
Go to <http://www.mwausa.org/>www.mwausa.org for
more information about the tournament and the Beat the Streets
Program and how you can help building the base of wrestling
in the largest city in the United States. There are well over
1.2 million kids in the schools today who would love to wrestle.
Your small donation would go a long way to building wrestling
in the United States.
Please resend to your special friends and associates.
Kolat
and Sharpie Offer Free Clinics, Collecting Autographs in Santa
Fe At AAU Grand Nationals
AMATEUR WRESTLING CHAMPION CARY KOLAT BRINGS NATIONWIDE SHARPIE RETRACTABLE "AUTOGRAPHS FOR EDUCATION" PROGRAM TO SANTA FE
Kolat offers free wrestling clinics at Santa Fe "AAU Grand Nationals" and collects autographs from youth wrestlers, coaches and parents to support education
SANTA FE, NM, JULY 13, 2005 - Former Olympian Cary Kolat has signed his share of autographs, respected by many experts as one of the best amateur wrestlers of all time. Kolat is now visiting the Santa Fe AAU Grand Nationals July 13-16, offering free wrestling clinics and collecting signatures to benefit education. The effort supports the nationwide Sharpie Retractable "Autographs for Education" program.
Sharpie is asking for one million autographs from everyday people in exchange for $1 million in supplies and funds to schools through its Sharpie Retractable "Autographs for Education" program in 2005.
Well-known as the autograph pen of choice, Sharpie is enlisting the support of celebrities and athletes like Cary Kolat to appeal to communities across the country. As the Sharpie Retractable "Autographs for Education" tour stops in Santa Fe, Kolat is inviting students, coaches, parents and the community in general to put their autograph on education. The Kolat Wrestling clinics will be held from 7:30 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 13 - Saturday, July 16 at the Toby Roybal Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of Santa Fe High School.
"We are asking for autographs from everyday people - not just celebrities," said Kolat. "It's fun to turn the tables a bit and collect autographs. It's also a great way to give back to youth wrestling."
Sharpie is elevating its pledge to the nation's schools throughout 2005, recognizing essential needs resulting from funding challenges schools face.
"This year's program is the most comprehensive community effort in the brand's more than 40-year history," said Rory Leyden, president of Sharpie. "Although we have executed this program on a local level since 2003, we've broadened its reach this year in terms of the dollar amount donated and the addition of college scholarships. We're certain we'll reach the million mark for autographs because of partners like Cary Kolat and passionate wrestling fans."
Sharpie Retractable's commitment to Autographs for Education also includes online resources for teachers and fun for students, including free lesson plans and a virtual autograph wall. In the community, Sharpie's Autographs for Education tour will criss-cross the country in a fleet of Sharpie-branded all-terrain vehicles throughout 2005, stopping at local festivals and special events. The vehicles feature interactive games, product sampling opportunities, and official entry forms for the signature collection effort. Complete entry methods for the signature collection effort can be found at retailers nationwide and at www.sharpie.com.
Inspired after a Sharpie marker was featured in a high-profile and somewhat controversial professional touchdown celebration in 2002, the Sharpie Retractable Autographs for Education program has been bringing motivation, funds and school supplies to students, teachers and schools for two years. Since its inception, Sharpie Autographs for Education personalities have included NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion Kurt Busch, PGA TOUR player Chad Campbell, NFL Hall of Famer and broadcaster Howie Long, Philadelphia's Terrell Owens, Pittsburgh's Hines Ward, Green Bay's Donald Driver, Denver's Rod Smith, Kansas City's Tony Gonzalez, Seattle's Grant Wistrom, and Minnesota's Brad Johnson and amateur wrestling's Cary Kolat among others.
About Sharpie Retractable
With a retractable writing tip and no caps to lose, Sharpie markers
are now easier and more convenient to use. Sharpie Retractable
is available in eight colors: black, red, blue, green, orange,
berry, lime and turquoise. The suggested retail price for 2-,
3-, 4-, and 8-packs are $4.89, $7.33, $9.78, and $19.56, respectively.
Available at office supply stores and other retailers nationwide,
Sharpie Retractable joins other significant writing innovations
that target a wide range of enthusiasts from the hobbyist to the
do-it-yourselfer.
About Sanford®, Makers of Sharpie®
Sharpie is the popular brand of permanent markers long-associated
with the autograph experience. Sanford, maker of Sharpie, is a
division of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. (NYSE: NWL), a worldwide leader
in the manufacturing and marketing of writing instruments, art
products and office organization, including such well known brands
as Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, Parker®, Waterman®,
EXPO®, Foohy®, uni-ball®, and Rolodex®, among
others. Sanford makes more than 6,000 products, ranging from markers,
pens and pencils to professional art products, fine writing instruments
and office organization products. Visit sharpie.com or sanfordcorp.com
for more information.
ESPN
has nominated Cael Sanderson for an ESPY in the category of best
male olympic athlete
ESPN has nominated Cael Sanderson for an ESPY in the category of best male olympic athlete. A big part of the award will be based on fan voting. Take a few minutes and vote for Cael at the following link. http://espn.go.com/espy2005/s/05maleolympicnominees.html
Also, up for a nomination is Rulon Gardner for best comeback:
http://espn.go.com/espy2005/s/05bestcomebacknominees.html
And Steve Mocco for best male college athlete:
http://espn.go.com/espy2005/s/05malecollegeathletenominees.htmll
Cole Kelley
Rocky Mountain Wrestling Club
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/colekelley/rockymountainwrestling/
TDR
this week-Zalesky, Reyes, Sean Bormet, Borrelli, Penrith, Dan
Wirnsberger
...
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Guests on TDR this week-
University of Iowa Head Coach- Jim Zalesky
Purdue Boilermaker Head Coach- Jesse Reyes
Overtime Wrestling Club Head Coach- Sean Bormet
Central Michigan Head Coach Tom Borrelli
University of Northern Iowa Head Coach- Brad Penrith
Bucknell University Bison Head Coach Dan Wirnsberger
Topic this week- What can athletes do to maintain, challenge,
grow themselves physically and prepare themselves for the fall.
My Thanks to all of the college coaches who have the vision and
understanding that this sport needs promotion. They
sponsor this program throughout the year making it possible for
us to travel and cover live events (35 travel dates this year)
and promote this sport 52 weeks each year through our broadcasts
(Radio and Internet). This is the greatest sport known to man.
Thank You!
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
Master
the key skills with better drills!
THE WRESTLING DRILL BOOK
Edited by Bill Welker
2005 · Paperback
Approx. 256 pages
ISBN 0-7360-5460-X
$17.95 ($23.95 Cdn)
Available September 2005
http://www.humankinetics.com/products/showproduct.cfm?isbn=073605460X
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"To reach your greatest potential as a wrestler, you must
be willing to
work hard in the off-season. THE WRESTLING DRILL BOOK offers some
great
training activities to help you do this."
- Cael Sanderson, 2004 Olympic Champion
"Accessing the best knowledge in the sport often requires
bringing great
wrestling clinicians to your doorstep. THE WRESTLING DRILL BOOK
offers a
practical and successful approach to accomplishing this goal."
- Bruce Baumgartner, 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist
A wrestler's ability to execute his moves quickly and instinctively
is
often the difference between winning and losing a match. Drills
are the
most effective practice activities to use to ingrain the instinctive
actions and reactions essential for wrestling success.
The THE WRESTLING DRILL BOOK features match-tested drills, carefully
chosen by coaches who are experts in the specific techniques and
tactics
they cover. Each drill is described in detail with illustrations,
modifications, and coaching points for maximum effectiveness.
Beginning
with essential movement drills and progressing to takedowns, escapes,
reversals, ridings, and pinning combinations, the book addresses
each
fundamental that wrestlers must hone in order to become champions.
A
customizable practice plan demonstrates how drills can be combined
and
sequenced for the ultimate wrestling workout.
Make practice time productive time. THE WRESTLING DRILL BOOK is
an
essential manual for success on the mat.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Essential Movement Drills
Chapter 2. Takedown Drills
Chapter 3. Escape and Reversal Drills
Chapter 4. Riding to Pinning Combination Drills
Chapter 5. Advanced Pinning Combination Drills
Chapter 6. Conditioning Drills
Chapter 7. Effective Practices and Off-Season Activities
ABOUT THE EDITOR:
William A. Welker, EdD, boasts 50 years of experience as a successful
wrestler, coach, and official. He is a former Pennsylvania Interscholastic
Athletic Association state champion and two-time All-State wrestler.
As
head sophomore coach at Wheeling Park High School (West Virginia),
he was
instrumental in producing three AAA state championship teams.
Since 1974, Welker has written nearly 500 articles on the art
and science
of wrestling and published a computer-assisted training manual
for scholastic
wrestling referees. He was selected as the National Wrestling
Sportswriter
of the Year by Wrestling USA Magazine in 1987, and he has been
chosen as the
West Virginia Wrestling Sportswriter of the Year an unprecedented
five times
by the state coaches' association.
Welker is a member of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame (Bernie
Romanoski
Chapter) and the Pennsylvania District IV Wrestling Hall of Fame.
In 2001,
he was honored as a Distinguished Official by the National Federation
of
State High School Associations, being one of only eight officials
selected
annually from all sports across the country. He was also named
the 2002
National Wrestling Official of the Year.
Welker resides in Wheeling, West Virginia.
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TDR
this week-Hellickson, Borrelli, Cody, Penrith, Hjerling
"America's Wrestling Radio Talk Show"
Takedown Wrestling Radio
TDR this week-
The Head Coach of the Buckeyes of The Ohio State- Russ Hellickson
The Head Coach of the Chippewa's of The University of Central
Michigan-Tom Borrelli
The Head Coach of the Eagles of American University- Mark Cody
The Head Coach of the Panthers of the University of Northern Iowa-Brad
Penrith
The Head Coach of the Citadel-Rob Hjerling
Wrestling Superstar-Paul Orndorff
Co-Hosts
David Anderson
Scott McLin
This is a great cast of coaches with some interesting conversation
I'm sure. Please make sure to tune in and listen. I do want to
thank all of our sponsoring schools to help make this weekly broadcast
possible. It is you that make it possible!
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
Paris
or New York City to be host city for the Games of the XXX Olympiad
6 June 2005 significant date in American History..the
Landing in France by American Forces in 1944 . if we didn't they
would now be talking German]
On 6 July 2005, the International Olympic Committee will elect
the host city for the Games of the XXX Olympiad. The voting members
will all receive a copy of the IOC Evaluation Commission,s report
ahead of this decision, which will provide them with a technical
analysis of the five Candidate Cities. Below is some background
information on the make-up of the IOC membership and on who will
be eligible to vote on 6 July.
Composition of the IOC membership
The IOC is currently composed of 116 members, including the President,
Jacques Rogge. Members are elected either as independent individuals,
as active athletes, or as presidents or persons holding an executive
or senior leadership position within an International Federation
(IF) or a National Olympic Committee (NOC). There is, in addition
to the 116 members, an Honorary President for Life, 20 honorary
members, and three honour members, none of whom have the right
to vote.
At the moment, 22 members are presidents of an NOC, six have
the role of vice-president, and four are secretaries general.
Fourteen members are presidents or secretaries general of an Olympic
IF and nine are vice-presidents.
Nineteen IOC members are also members of the Athletes, Commission,
the majority of whom were elected by the athletes themselves:
12 members were elected by the athletes taking part in the Olympic
Games, and seven members were appointed by the IOC President to
ensure a fair balance of gender, sports and geographical regions.
Role of the members
Members of the IOC represent and promote the interests of the
IOC and the Olympic Movement in their countries and in the organisations
of the Olympic Movement in which they serve. (N.B. they do not
represent their country in the IOC, as is often wrongly believed.)
They meet each year for the IOC Session in order to make decisions
on the institution and the Olympic Games, such as the election
of the host cities for the Olympic Games, changes to the Olympic
Charter, the election of the IOC president, vice-presidents and
Executive Board members, as well as the co-option of new members.
A sporting past
Over a third of IOC members have competed in the Olympic Games,
with 25 winning medals. In all, 69 medals have been won by the
IOC members: 32 gold, 23 silver and 14 bronze. IOC President Jacques
Rogge participated in three editions of the Olympic Games in sailing
(Mexico City 1968, Munich 1972 and Montreal 1976). Many more IOC
members have competed in a sport at world championship level.
Who will vote on 6 July?
In the first round of the election for the host city of the 2012
Olympic Games, 16 of the 116 members will not vote: President
Jacques Rogge, who elects not to vote, the members from countries
who have candidate cities: France (Jean-Claude Killy, Guy Drut
and Henri Serandour), the USA (Anita L. DeFrantz, James L. Easton
and Robert Ctvrtlik), Russian Federation (Vitaly Smirnov, Shamil
Tarpishev and Alexander Popov), Great Britain (HRH The Princess
Royal, Craig Reedie and Phil Craven) and Spain (Infanta Doña
Pilar de Borbón and Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr), and one
member, Ivan Slavkov, who has been deprived of his rights, prerogatives
and functions. This leaves 100 members who will have the right
to vote in the first round (assuming all are present in Singapore).
In the second, the members from the country that has been eliminated
(for having received the least votes) will be able to join in
the vote.
Another closer look at Paris or New York City... let them know
by contacting the IOC by phone or fax. There is absolutely
no comparison in any way to the value of New York City over Paris.
Simply look at the comparison in wrestling alone, as we all know,
is not the media's best friend and we were able to produce a major
event for a minor sport of the IOC...not minor to
us!
CONTACT
International Olympic Committee
Château de Vidy
1007 Lausanne
Switzerland
Tel: (41.21) 621 61 11
Fax: (41.21) 621 62 16
TDR This Week-Zalesky, Strobel, Guerrero, Reyes, Hellickson,
Kolat
What a weekend we had at our host university Iowa State for
USA Wrestling's World Team Trials. Great Job Nick Britton!
My thanks to my PA announce partner, Ms. Sandy Stevens. She one
of the most professional people I know. God Bless you Sandy! What
a blessing she is to our sport.
Congratulations to our NEW US World Team members.
My thanks also to our TDR Broadcast team- Steve Foster, Jeff Murphy,
Scott Coleman, Kyle Klingman, Scott McLin. You guys did an awesome
job.
On the show this week-
U of Iowa Head Coach Jim Zalesky
Lehigh University Head Coach- Greg Strobel
Oklahoma State Asst Coach- Eric Guerrero
Purdue Head Coach- Jesse Reyes
The Ohio State University Head Coach- Russ Hellickson
Special Guest 2 x NCAA Champion (Lock Haven), World Silver/Bronze
Medalist and 2000 Olympian Cary Kolat
Kolat is collecting autographs from youth wrestlers, coaches
and parents The effort supports the nationwide Sharpie Retractable
"Autographs for Education" program.
A
great friend to this sport needs your help now. Please read and
respond!
We at Takedown Radio know that wrestling is a family and we always help each other. Now is one of those times. Please help if you can. Every dollar counts. please post this on message boards and web sites around the world. This family deserves and needs your attention. Please! Scott Casber, Takedown Radio
Kassandra Jo Krumrie, the daughter of The Wrestling Mall Senior Editor Matt Krumrie, needs your support. A benefit is being held for Kassy Saturday, June 25th at the Red Barn VFW in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. While most of the wrestling community cannot make the benefit, read on below to find out how you can help out and about Kassy's fight.
Kassy is a 4 12 year old girl who has cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and global developmental delays. Kassy is not able to talk, stand up, crawl, walk, feed herself, or care for herself without the assistance of others.
But she is a very happy little girl that lights up a room with her beautiful smile and determination. She has the physical abilities to do these things, but right now the light bulb connecting her cognitive ability to that physical ability has not gone off. But the light is flickering, and that is the purpose of this benefit.
In her short but sweet life she has been treated by doctors at St. Paul Children's Hospital, Gillette Children's Hospital, the University of Minnesota Hospitals, and Mayo Clinic.
However, there has been no actual diagnosis to why Kassy was born with these conditions, and she remains a mystery to those in the medical community.
She is currently involved in the special education program at Hilltop Elementary in Inver Grove Heights, where she goes to school five days a week. Since she was six months old she has also been going to regular physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy sessions
The support received from the benefit will be able to help provide the necessary adaptive equipment, continue to allow her to attend current and new forms of therapy sessions, and continued medical appointments that gives Kassy hope for the present and the future.
Now is the time for the wrestling community to come together, and support Kassy. Time is short, but if you feel you can donate something for a raffle or silent auction let us know. Or, if you would like to contribute in other ways, information on the Kassandra Jo Krumrie benefit fund is listed below. For more information please contact Matt at benefitforkassy@yahoo.com, or call him at 651-238-1290.
Let's come together and help Kassy in the biggest match of her life. Let's do what the wrestling community does take care of our own. Attached is a flyer with information about the benefit for those who can attend.
Takedown
Wrestling Radio Improves Coverage
.
Effective this weekend, in time for the extensive coverage of
the World Team Trials, TDR has stepped up its commitment to LIVE
event coverage and increased its ability to handle more listeners.
TDR has grown leaps and bounds in its ability and commitment to
the wrestling community and felt that the time was right to expand
even further said Scott Casber, Founder and Host of America's
Wrestling Radio Talk Show.
Casber went on to say, "We have been frustrated by not being
able to service all of our listeners needs at the same time.
We feel that our new relationship with our friends in Texas, who
understand the needs and demands of the wrestling community, will
allow us to better serve our loyal listeners."
Listen free of charge to Takedown Wrestling Radio's coverage of
the World Team Trials Live from Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa
June 18-19.
Scott Casber
AM 1460 KXNO in Iowa
101.5 FM KRRW Minnesota
515-707-8657
Cary
Kolat Releases 1998 International Competition DVD
Baltimore, MD, May 25, 2005- Cary Kolat has announced
the release of his first international competition video. This
plans to be the first in the series, which highlights matches
throughout Cary's career as a world class and Olympic wrestler.
This 1998 competition video shows Cary competing against some
of the best wrestlers in the world. The first segment is the prestigious
"Yasar Dogu Tournament" held in Ankara, Turkey. He wrestles
four opponents including 1995 Silver Medalist Wada from Japan
to win this event. Next, watch Cary take on the world and represent
the United States against the best teams on the planet at the
1998 World Cup Championships. He wrestles the 1997 World Champion
Kenari from Iran the third bout of the event. Kenari had beaten
Cary previously in the 1997 World finals and this was a much anticipated
rematch for the Iranian and U.S. fans.
Video includes voice over of Cary explaining his strategy during
each bout, along with slow motion breakdown of scoring techniques.
There is no better way to learn technique than from watching it
performed on some of the best wrestlers in the world!
This video can be found on www.carykolat.com, where you can visit to purchase highlight videos and see Cary's recent development of his Baltimore Wrestling Club and 2005 summer camp schedule.
Beach Wrestling in NY in August
A first for the world's newest sport!!!!
ASICS 2005 East Coast National Beach Wrestling Championships to
be held on Long Island, N.Y. on Saturday, August 13
ASICS America Corporation of Irvine, CA is proud to announce its support and sponsorship of the world's newest sport: Beach Wrestling.
During last summer's Olympic Games in Athens Greece, FILA, the international wrestling federation, announced that Beach Wrestling would be added as a new international wrestling style.
The first truly national-level event in the United States, the ASICS 2005 East Coast National Beach Wrestling Championships, will be held in the city of Long Beach, N.Y., which is on Long Island, on Saturday, August 13. The competition will be sanctioned by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for wrestling.
When announcing the new sport, FILA expressed its intention to create an opportunity for economically disadvantaged countries to compete in the World's Oldest Sport. Many countries have hosted ethnic forms of this style for thousands of years. Athletes around the world will now be able to compete for World medals in both men's and women's divisions, as the sport develops as planned. It is also a recreational sport that will interest new people about wrestling.
The ASICS 2005 East Coast National Beach Wrestling Championships will be held where thousands of people go to relax, exercise and enjoy a beautiful environment. It is hoped that this venue will enhance the general public's interest, understanding and appreciation of amateur wrestling.
All excess revenues generated from this competition will be donated
to the Metropolitan Wrestling Association's [MWA] Beat The Streets
program. The MWA's long term goal is to establish folkstyle wrestling
in all 150 NYC high schools, while creating a model to introduce
and develop the sport in the nation's urban areas. There are currently
25 high schools with wrestling in New York City.
With train access to and from New York City, an elevated two mile
Coney Island-style boardwalk, dozens of local eateries, and miles
of surf and sand, Long Beach is an ideal site to introduce
the general public to wrestling. Long Beach HS has won numerous
state and Nassau County honors in folkstyle wrestling, and the
local community is very supportive of the sport.
"The City of Long Beach is proud to be hosting the ASICS 2005 East Coast National Beach Wrestling Championships," said City Council President James P. Hennessy. "Long Beach has a storied wrestling tradition, having produced many county and state champions and six NCAA Div. I All-Americans. Our community is very familiar with wrestling and has a great appreciation for the sport. We welcome everyone to visit our City by the Sea, and discover for themselves why Long Beach is such a popular destination of visit or to live."
The event will have four divisions: High School, College, Open and Women. The high school athletes will compete is four weight classes, each of which will be determined after registration based on the size of the contestants. The other divisions will have two weight classes each.
The rules for Beach Wrestling are simple. Men wear athletic swimming trunks and women wear a one or two piece bathing suit. Athletes wrestle on a sand surface, with a 20-foot diameter circle marked in the sand. Matches start in the standing position and last three minutes. Athletes may not kick or punch or attack the face or hair.
To win a Beach Wrestling match, an athlete must do one of the following:
· Score a fall by
forcing the opponents shoulders to the sand
· Score two takedowns
· Score two throws
· When the opponent
is penalized twice for fleeing the competition area
· Scoring one takedown
and having one fleeing call against the opponent
· After the three-minute
period ends, the match is determined by these criteria: 1. First
takedown or throw; 2. First wrestler penalized for fleeing; 3.
penalties; 4. Officials decision
ASICS America Corporation has been the offical equipment supplier of
USA Wrestling since 1984. ASICS is internationally recognized
for consistently creating some of the world's most technologically
advanced athletic footwear and apparel.
Specific information on registration, entry fees and schedule
will be announced shortly.
Additional information on the ASICS East Coast Beach Wrestling Nationals can be obtained by calling Sally Schmitt of TW Promotions, Inc. at 631-588-4343 x104, or by e-mailing Sallytwp@aol.com
Media inquiries concerning the event should be made to Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling at 719-598-8181 or via e-mail at gabbott@usawrestling.org
Additional coverage of the Beach Wrestling event will be on the Metropolitan Wrestling Association web page at www.mwausa.org
For more information on the City of Long Beach, visit their
website at www.LongBeachNY.org
Takedown
Wrestling Radio Set to Cover the World Team Trials
TDR is pleased to be able to provide coverage of the World Team
Trials this weekend. This event features the best wrestlers in
the nation competing in the three Olympic styles of the sport:
men's freestyle, women's freestyle and men's Greco-Roman. The
winners of the World Team Trials qualify to represent the United
States at the World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary,
Sept. 26-Oct. 2.
The World Team Trials, presented for USA Wrestling by ASICS
and Check into Cash, is set for the Hilton Coliseum on the campus
of Iowa State Univ. in Ames, Iowa, June 18-19.
TDR's coverage of the World Team Trials is brought to you by:
Frank Santana's 7 Flags Athletic Centers, Riddex Termite Pest
Control Terrible's Lakeside Casino, Des Moines Sports Station
AM 1460 KXNO, Iowa State Wrestling and the Iowa State Wrestling
Club,
TheWrestlingMall.com
The broadcast crew for the World Team Trials will be TDR Co-Host Steve Foster and team members Scott McLin, Leonce Crump, Jeff Murphy and several others.
Schedule for the event and broadcast is as follows:
Event and Broadcast Information
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Tournament Qualifiers:
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Schedule:
Friday, June 17 Registration @ Lied Recreation Center 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Medical Check @ Lied Recreation Center 5:30 pm 6:00 pm Weigh-in @ Lied Recreation Center 6:00 pm 6:30 pm Seeding Meetings @ Lied Recreation Center 7:00 pm Saturday, June 18 Challenge Tournament1: Men's Freestyle, Women's Freestyle, and Greco-Roman Preliminaries, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Consolation (All Styles) 9:00 am 1:00 pm Challenge Tournament Final (All Styles) 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Consolation Semifinals and Third Place Matches (All Styles) 6:30 pm 9:00 pm Sunday, June 19 Final World Team Trials2: Men's Freestyle, Women's Freestyle, and Greco-Roman World Team Final Match #1 (All Styles) 10:00 am 12:00 pm National Team True Third Place Matches3 - If necessary (All Styles) 12:00 pm 12:30 pm World Team Final Match #2 (All Styles) 3:30 pm 5:30 pm World Team Final Match #3 - If necessary (All Styles) 5:30 pm 6:30 pm
* Presentation of the 2005 World Championship Teams will immediately follow the final match.
1 The Challenge Tournament features all wrestlers who qualified for the World Team Trials other than the 2005 U.S. National Champion. The winner of the Challenge Tournament moves onto the Final World Team Trials to wrestle the 2005 U.S. National Champion in a best two (2) out of three (3) match series.
2 The Final World Team Trials are the best two (2) out of three (3) matches between the 2005 Challenge Tournament Champion and the 2005 U.S. National Champion. The winner of the Final World Team Trials will represent the United States at the 2005 World Wrestling Championships.
3 The National Team True Third Place Matches determine final National Team placement if the second (2nd) and third (3rd) place wrestlers from the Challenge Tournament did not wrestle in the Challenge Tournament.
Scott Casber
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Middle School Metro league is becoming a reality as the USAW/MWA continues to expand with its middle school "feeder" program.
Middle schools are beginning to contact the MWA as well as several community based programs with potential partnerships of helping us building the "Brand" of Beat the Streets.
The community is beginning to come to the table and are working closely to meet the mission of developing wrestling from Youth to the Olympics.
It all starts at the bottom, the wider the base the higher the apex!
Join us and help us spread the word. We need more mats...every time we place a mat in a school, a YMCA, Boys Clubs, Parks Dept. kids will come.
Build it and they will come! We need more mats! We have ten right now and they are gone for next year's new clubs. We need more for 2006-2007.
Al Bevilacqua
BTS Chairman
Go to <http://www.mwausa.org/>www.mwausa.org for
more information
Still openings in all wrestling camps
We still have openings in the Evansville, Indiana wrestling
camp. Registration begins 8:00-9:00am at Evansville North H.S.
in the gymnasium on June 8th, 2005. Please go to: <http://www.charlescamps.com/>www.charlescamps.com
for updates and information about camps.
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Thanks
Shawn Charles
Head Assistant Wrestling Coach
University of Nebraska
scharles@huskers.com
www.charlescamps.com
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402-472-2272 Fax
This
week on "America's Wrestling Radio" talk show
Takedown Wrestling Radio:
University of Iowa Head Coach Jim Zalesky
Purdue Boilermakers Head Coach Jesse Reyes
The Ohio State University Head Coach Russ Hellickson
Central Michigan Head Coach Tom Borrelli
Olympian and Coach Ken Chertow
Film Star/Stunt Man, Former wrestler- Terry Funk
Sure to be an informative show I invite you to tune in wherever
you are and join us for America's only weekly Radio/Internet Broadcast about
wrestling!
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33rd annual Bison Wrestling Camp, July 10-14 at Mansfield University
(PA) * with OLYMPIC CHAMPION BRANDON SLAY *
One of the most affordable and highest quality wrestling camps in the country is the 33rd annual Bison Wrestling Camp, July 10-14 at Mansfield University (PA)* with OLYMPIC CHAMPION BRANDON SLAY *
The Bison Wrestling Camp is an affordable, 5-day, INDIVIDUAL & TEAM camp that will give your wrestlers a superior camp experience, for $200-$250 less than many 5-day, overnight wrestling camps. This camp will deliver as much as the high-priced camps, but at a better price, and in a smaller environment. Every camper still matters and is paid attention to. Your kids can get ìbig-timeî improvements, Olympic-level instruction and training, plus character & leadership training from the best - at a better price!
Some of the top features of the 33rd annual Bison Wrestling Camps, with Olympic Champion Brandon Slay are:
Technique Instruction ñ from Olympic, World, National, and State champion competitors and coaches
Character & Leadership ñ learn what it means to be a leader & how important character is to your future on the mat & in life
Hard Drilling ñ to reinforce new skills and perfect your timing on the attacks
Live Wrestling ñ a wide variety of tough partners pushing each other to the limit ñ team or individual competition
Weight Training ñ learn cutting-edge techniques, come home with one of the top strength programs in the country for your use
Nutrition ñ learn to lose fat and make weight while keeping your strength & conditioning
Total cost for the entire package is $329 per wrestler. Many 5-day camps are over $500 or even $600 ñ and with so many campers you get lost in the crowd.
For more information and to request a brochure, you can go to <http://www.nhsca.com/bisonwrestlingcamps.htm>www.nhsca.com/bisonwrestlingcamps.htm , email <mailto:joe@nhsca.com>joe@nhsca.com , or call 484-223-8842. To learn more about the camp staff and directors, you can read the info below.........
This yearís featured clinicians for the camp are some of the best teachers of the sport:
Brandon Slay: OLYMPIC CHAMPION ñ Not only is Slay an incredible wrestler, technician and champion at every level, he is a phenomenal speaker, motivator, technician, and trainer. He will also teach on character and leadership for athletes.
Steve Powell: Head Coach at Easton High School (PA) ñ Powell is one of the very best high school coaches in the United States. Heís taught tons of PA wrestlers for 30 years how to become great champions - in arguably the toughest wrestling state in the country.
Harry Lester: One of the very best wrestlers in the United States, & in the history of Ohio HS wrestling. Lester is the USAís top 145 pound Greco Roman wrestler at the young age of 21. He placed very high in the 2004 Olympic Trials, is a World Champion, 4x Ohio State Champion, and posted a HS record of 162-2. He has won numerous national titles in every style of wrestling and is a fantastic teacher of technique and skills to all ages.
The staff will include additional championship wrestlers and coaches from around the country. They will teach, train and wrestle with the athletes. You have the option of sending your wrestler (s) to the individual or team camp. We also have special deals for qualified coaches who want to attend camp as instructors and bring wrestlers with them. Contact us if you are interested.
The Bison Wrestling Camps will also feature brand-new, first-class facilities for swimming and weight training. Each camper will stay in the comfortable dormitory housing at Mansfield University. Excellent meals will be served to campers at the University cafeteria.
If you want more info or have any questions, contact me anytime. Please share this information with your team & fellow coaches. If you give us the chance to work with your kids, I promise they will return home better wrestlers and leaders for your team.
Sincerely,
Joe Boardwine ñ Camp Director
Bison Wrestling Camps
<mailto:joe@nhsca.com>joe@nhsca.com
484 223-8842
2552 Garden Court
Bethlehem, PA. 18017
<http://www.nhsca.com/bisonwrestlingcamps.htm>www.nhsca.com/bisonwrestlingcamps.htm
View
the 2005 Jr/Sr Nationals!
The 2004-2005 NHSCA Junior Championships and the NHSCA Senior
Nationals both showcased exciting examples of superior wrestling!!
1,200 of the best high school wrestlers from all around the country
battled for the titles of All-American, and Champion. Footage
of the warriors who made it to the final challenge is available
now to view or purchase (in VHS or DVD form) at www.LiveSportsVideo.com.
These are high-quality, full-length matches which can be viewed
individually or as a group, from any high speed computer. Visit
the website today to relive or experience for the first time the
exciting matches that marked this year's premier tournaments!
Takedown
Wrestling Radio this week- Greg Strobel, Eric Guerrero, Steve
Hamilton, Paige Storm
TDR This Week-
Lehigh Head Coach- Greg Strobel
Oklahoma State Asst. Coach- Eric Guerrero
Acting Head Coach of U Tennessee Chattanooga- Steve Hamilton
Authors Bob and Pam Allyn- New Book on the Life and Times of Announcer
Gordon Solie titled: "Gordon Solie... Something
Left Behind" FloridaBookstore.com
Little girl wrestler Paige Storm and her father Dave Storm,
club founder
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
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opportunities available through the National High School Coaches
Association and its partners.
There are many off-season wrestling opportunities available through the National High School Coaches Association and its partners.
Below is some quick info on two of the best events coming soon, as well as some excellent camp info.
MAY 28-30 - NHSCA Wrestling Duals, in Salisbury Maryland
Folkstyle, all-star/club - dual meet competition.
Divisions for Grades 4-6, 7-9, and 9-12. Everyone guaranteed at
least 4 dual matches.
Great competition, first-class venue. Only 30 min. from Ocean
City and the Beach
75 club-type teams have already committed to come in to do battle.
Provides wrestlers national experience that gives them
a big edge in their state competition.
Competition is strong and will be challenging to the
top wrestlers from any state.
Less-experienced wrestlers benefit greatly from the highly competitive
environment too.
Extra / exhibition matches above the guaranteed 4 are available.
To learn more about the event, call NHSCA at 610-923-0900
or visit NHSCA Website
OR follow this link
JUNE 26-29 - NHSCA National Open Wrestling Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Folkstyle, individual competition
Divisions for Grades 4-6, 7-9, and 9-12 - plus a college
/ open division.
Compete for a National Championship and All-American honors.
Great competition, first-class venue at the brand-new Pavilion
at Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach is one of the top vacation areas in the country
- Oceanfront hotels and beach fun.
1 weigh-in for the event.
Event typically features about 1,300-1,400 wrestlers from 35 states.
Provides wrestlers national experience that gives them
a big edge in their state competition.
Competition is strong and will be challenging to the
top wrestlers from any state.
Perfect opportunity to mix great wrestling competition & improvement
- with fun and excitement at the beach.
To learn more about the event, call NHSCA at 610-923-0900
or visit NHSCA Website
OR follow this link:
There are many wrestling camps available to learn the techniques, attitude, and training methods to help you become great. One of the best camps is the Ken Chertow Gold Medal Camp System. Gold Medal camps have produced a ton of champions at many levels, and you will hard-pressed to find anyone more serious about putting together a great training environment than Ken Chertow.
May 7 - Bloomsburg University - a unique chance to combine competition, training and instruction at the Ken Chertow Challenge. For more info follow this link: or call 814-466-3466
May 8 - Chertow Coaches Clinic - Boalsburg, PA - Ken Chertow's Home Training Center will be host to this learning / training program for coaches in a personalized, small-group environment. Great discounts available for groups of coaches. Six miles from Penn State. For more info follow this link: http://www.kenchertow.com/camps/private/coaches_clinic.html. or call 814-466-3466
Another great camp is the Bison Wrestling Camp, held July 10-14 at Mansfield University in Mansfield, PA.
July 10-14 - Bison Wrestling Camp - Mansfield University, PA
Five-day individual and team camps available
Instruction from World, National, and State champions from different
levels
Limited enrollment to keep it small enough that each camper is
treated special and given one-on-one attention
Great wrestling, weight-training, and swimming facilities
Very affordable, only $295 for everything: (tuition / instruction,
insurance, housing, meals, weight-training sessions, recreation,
etc.)
To learn more contact Bison Wrestling Camps at 484-223-8842,
or email <mailto:joe@nhsca.com>Joe Boardwine
at JOE@NHSCA.COM
We would like to wish you a productive and enjoyable off-season.
Best regards,
National High School Coaches Association
Phone: 610-923-0900
Fax: 610-923-0800
Email: nhsca@nhsca.com
Website: www.NHSCA.com
NWHOF
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
National Winner:
Troy Nickerson, NY
Regional Winners:
Western Regional WinnerCyler Sanderson, UT
Midwest Regional WinnerBrent Metcalf, MI
Central Regional WinnerJared Rosholt, OK
Southeast Regional WinnerCesar Grajales, FL
Northeast Regional WinnerTroy Nickerson, NY
State by State Winners:
AlabamaMichael Cuthbertson
AlaskaJohn Hamilton
ArizonaNate Gallick
CaliforniaJake Vaner
ColoradoTom Mustari
ConneticutMatthew Tricarico
DelewareMike Miller
FloridaCesar Grajales
GeorgiaBen Fiasco
HawaiiDaniel Marita
IdahoLuke Smith
IllinoisSean Reynolds
IndianaAngel Escobedo
IowaRyan Morningstar
KansasRoss Taplin
KentuckyKyle Ruschell
LausianaCaleb Levee
MaineJason Ness
MarylandMike Rouse
MassachusettsCasey Bayle
MichiganBrent Metcalf
MissouriLouis Cajuto
Montana Caleb Lockyear
NebraskaLevi Woferd
NevadaChase Pomi
New HampshireDon Pasquarella
New JerseyAdam Frey
New Mexico Jesse Boogs
New YorkTroy Nickerson
North CarolinaJesse Creed
North DakotaLevi Hougan
OhioDustin Schlater
OklahomaJared Rosholt
OregonBryan Gutches
PennsylvaniaJoey Echloff
Rode IslandSteve Goncalves
South CarolinaDavid Catoe
South DakotaDan Bonte
TennesseeWhitt Dunning
TexasJames Aston
UtahCyler Sanderson
VermontRob La Brake
VirginiaBrent Jones
WashingtonKyle Bounds
West VirginiaBrandon Rader
WisconsinMax Ashkren
WyomingZeb Whipp
This
week On Takedown Wrestling Radio
Jeff McGinnis- 4 Time State of Iowa Champion, 3 x all
American, 2 x National Champion
at Iowa under Dan Gable 93-97. Will be a guest Clinician at Ken
Chertow's Camp of Champs camp in Pella June 10-11, Jeff and
his lovely wife Jamie have a 2 year old son Gavin and their
2nd child is due in July.
Jeff is Working out at Sean Bormet's (Mich) Overtime School of
Wrestling wrestling club in Naperville, Ill.
Katie Aggie- Little girl wrestler continues to win big!
We continue to follow this young lady's story. Patricia Miranda
look out!
Matt Pell- This U of Missouri Wrestler and Psychology major is
making things happen on and off the mat at Missouri.
Miron Karchilava- This signals the return of this
mighty former Russian and former asst. coach to TDR after
his departure from The Ohio State University.
Van Harden- WHO/KXNO program director and Long time wrestling
supporter has invented something we should all buy for our aging
parents. Perfect for fathers day! Tune in this story
is fascinating. (The HeatTeller and The DayTeller) find at VanHarden.com
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Takedownradio.com
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
Weight-management
Program Headlines High School Wrestling Rules Revisions
By Jerry Diehl
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (April 22, 2005) - Rules addressing weight-management
headlined the 15 rules approved by the National Federation of
State High School Associations (NFHS) Wrestling Rules Committee
April 10-11 at its annual meeting in Indianapolis. The rules subsequently
were approved by the NFHS Board of Directors.
The most significant rule change is the complete rewriting
of Rule 1-3, which outlines a weight-management program. Under
the revised rule, beginning in 2006-07, stronger guidelines discouraging
rapid weight loss will take effect. The revised rule includes
a hydration level not to exceed 1.025, a body fat assessment no
lower than 7 percent (males)/12 percent (females) and a monitored,
weekly weight loss plan not to exceed 1.5 percent a week.
"The weight management rule change effective 2006-07 is
certainly monumental," said Dave Carlsrud, assistant to executive
secretary of the North Dakota High School Activities Association
and chairperson of the NFHS Wrestling Rules Committee. "While
weight management has been researched for many years and may have
been passed earlier, a number of our states needed time to prepare
for an effective implementation."
Another rule revision that involves the weight issue is Rule
4-5-5, which decreases the amount of weight a wrestler is able
to acquire during days of consecutive competition. In the past,
wrestlers could gain a pound for each day of consecutive competition.
However, under the new rule, a maximum of two pounds will be allowed,
regardless of how many consecutive days are spent in competition.
"In the spirit of good weight management, the committee
addressed the issue of the additional pound allowance for consecutive
days of competition," Carlsrud said. "Now there will
be a maximum of two pounds allowed regardless of the number of
consecutive days teams may be competing."
Other rules that address the issue of risk minimization are
Rules 4-3-3 and 7-1-2. Under the change to 4-3-3, all pads worn
by wrestlers must fit snugly against the wrestler's body, in order
to prevent a hand getting between the pad and the wrestler. This
rule would include equipment that has lost its elasticity, as
well as new products that leave a gap. Rule 7-1-2 addresses two
moves that will be made illegal - the straight-back suplay and
the straight-back salto to the head. Although the moves are seldom
used, they present a high level of risk when performed, either
standing or on the mat.
The remaining 11 rules changes are indicated in the attached
listing of 2005-06 NFHS wrestling rules changes.
Lastly, the major Point of Emphasis for 2005-06 is communicable
skin conditions, which was a Point of Emphasis in 2002-03 as well.
Among the suggested practices that coaches and athletes should
take are the daily disinfecting of all mats, immediate showering
and washing of clothes and towels after practice, use of antibacterial
or deodorant soap when showering, use of detergent with bleach
or drying clothes on "high" setting, use of clean practice
and match wear which should be separated from dirty clothing when
taken to and from school, consistent trimming of fingernails,
and daily disinfecting of all gear including head gear, shoes
and neoprene sleeves.
Wrestling is the sixth-most popular sport for boys at the high school level, with 238,700 participants, according to the 2003-04 High School Athletics Participation Survey conducted by the NFHS. It also ranks eighth in school sponsorship for boys with 9,526 high schools offering the sport.
NFHS 2005-06 Rules Changes
1-1-2 When multi-dual meet competition is held, the
first weight class to be competed in for the subsequent dual shall
be one greater than the starting weight class from the previous
round.
1-3 Beginning in 2006-07, each state association shall develop
and utilize a weight-management program that includes a specific
gravity not to exceed 1.025; a body fat assessment no lower than
7% males/12% females and a monitored weekly weight loss plan not
to exceed 1.5% a week.
3-1-1 Tournament administration may provide a common shirt
for officials that must be worn at this particular event.
4-1-1a The definition of a shirt worn under the sleeveless
uniform shirt has been more clearly defined by adding that the
shirt must be tight-fitting and short-sleeved.
4-1-1c The language requiring a suitable undergarment if no
tights are worn has been deleted.
4-3-3 When a pad(s) is worn, it shall fit snugly against the
wrestler's body.
4-5-5 Competitors are now restricted to a maximum of 2 pounds
for consecutive days of competition.
Rule 5 The definitions for a Bye, Caution and Stalling, has
been duplicated and placed in Rule 5.
5-1-4 The definition for Bad Time has been expanded to include
any errors in match scoring.
7-1-2 A full, straight-back suplay and the straight-back salto
to the head are illegal.
8-1-2c An exception has been added indicating that the match
will not be stopped when warning the offensive wrestler when the
defensive wrestler has come to the standing position.
8-1-6 The penalty for flagrant misconduct has been increased
from two team points to three.
8-2-1 During the Tiebreaker, the wrestler who has the choice
of position following the opponent's second injury time-out is
restricted to the offensive, defensive or defer choices.
Signal Chart A signal has been added to indicate Coach's Misconduct.
Points of Emphasis
1. Communicable Skin Conditions
2. Pre-Meet Duties: Ear Guards and Other Special Equipment
3. Officiating the Tiebreaker
4. Mat Set-Up
5. Use of the Assistant Referee
2005 Beast of the East team selections
The 2005 Beast of the East announces team selections for the
13th Annual tournament! Blair Academy leads the field again as
the #1 ranked team in the nation, they are looking to win their
6th straight Beast of the East team title! Tournament dates are
December 17 & 18, 2005 at the University of Delaware's Bob
Carpenter Center! For more information, please visit http://www.beastwrestling.com
, rankings courtesy of AWN.
RealProWrestling
week two results 132 Pounds
Week two results
(132 Pounds):
Quarterfinals:
#8 Scott Schatzman (Chicago Groove) decision over #1 Dennis
Hall (California Claw), 13-2
#5 Tony DeAnda (New York Outrage) decision over #4 Danny Felix
(Texas Shooters), 8-4
#6 Joe Warren (Oklahoma Slam) decision over #3 Jim Gruenwald (Pennsylvania
Hammer), 16-6
#7 Zach Roberson (Iowa Stalkers) decision over #2 Ryan Lewis (Minnesota
Freeze), 16-12
Semifinals:
DeAnda (New York Outrage) decision over Schatzman (Chicago Groove),
16-1
Roberson (Iowa Stalkers) decision over Warren (Oklahoma Slam),
19-8
Finals (May 15th):
DeAnda (New York Outrage) vs. Roberson (Iowa Stalkers)
Teams
California Claw; Chicago Groove; Iowa Stalkers; Oklahoma Slam;
Minnesota
On Sunday's installment of Real Pro Wrestling, which showed competition in the 132-pound weight class, it was an episode filled with drama, excitement, and dominating performances. However, upsets seemed to tell the story, as the top four seeds failed to reach the semifinals.
When the dust settled and the smoke cleared, two unlikely finalists emerged in Tony DeAnda of the New York Outrage, the fifth seed, and Zach Roberson of the Iowa Stalkers, the seventh seed. Both advanced to the Real Pro Wrestling finals, with dominating semifinal performances. The finals match-up between DeAnda and Roberson will air in episode eight on May 15th.
DeAnda, a 2003 Pan American Silver Medalist, used a pair of takedowns and an ankle lace to pace him to an 8-4 quarterfinal victory over fourth-seeded Danny Felix of the Texas Shooters.
In the semifinals, DeAnda completely dominated eighth-seeded
Scott Schatzman of the Chicago Groove in every position.
DeAnda wasted little time against Schatzman, scoring a takedown
and three gut wrenches in the first forty-five seconds of the
match to take an early 8-0 lead. He cruised to an easy 16-1
technical victory to advance to the finals.
DeAnda, who came to the United States from Mexico (and is one
of the few foreign-born wrestlers in RPW), was dominant in the
par terre position, where he scored nearly half of his points.
"I knew that's what I had to do early," said DeAnda. "If I waited too long, until the end of the match, he was going to be too sweaty. There are no singlets here. We're trying to show off the bodies, I'm ready to go. I knew that if I got him down early, I was going to turn him, no problem."
Roberson, a 2004 NCAA Champion and three-time All-American
for Iowa State, reached the finals by winning a 16-12 overtime
thriller over second-seeded Ryan Lewis of the Minnesota Freeze
in the quarterfinals. It was a back and forth battle, as
both wrestlers traded leads throughout the match. In overtime,
with the score tied at 12, Roberson shot a double leg and exposed
Lewis' back in the process, giving him the victory.
The 24-year-old Roberson, who split matches with Lewis while in
college, had high praise for his opponent after the match.
"I knew that it was going to be a tough match," said Roberson. "Ryan Lewis is always coming after you, and he never stops wrestling."
In the semifinals, Roberson dominated sixth-seeded Joe Warren of the Oklahoma Slam, 19-8, to advance to the finals.
"I knew that he was going to be coming after me the whole time, so I had to counter with some leg attacks and stay away out of his upper body stuff," Roberson said after defeating Warren.
Throughout his first two matches, Roberson showed a diverse arsenal of attacks, scoring with excellent techniques both on his feet and in the par terre position.
Interestingly, the only two Olympians competing, Dennis Hall of the California Claw and James Gruenwald of the Pennsylvania Hammer, lost their opening round matches.
Hall, the top seed and a former Olympic Silver Medalist, sustained an injury to his head during his quarterfinal match against Schatzman, eventually dropping a 13-2 decision. Hall had trouble defending his legs, as Schatzman got in on multiple shots throughout the match.
Gruenwald, the third seed, had the unfortunate draw of wrestling against his Olympic training partner, Warren, in the quarterfinals. Last May, Gruenwald defeated Warren to qualify for the 2004 Olympic team in Greco-Roman. This time, however, Warren was able to turn the tables, using a relentless, attacking style to earn a 16-6 decision over the 34-year-old Gruenwald.
Kimberly Moran
Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. (BZA)
6901 Canby Avenue, Suite 105
Reseda, CA 91335
T 818-344-6195 Ext. 121
F 818-344-1714
kimberlym@bzapr.com
Takedown
Wrestling Radio on the road!
April 16th and 17th Takedown Wrestling Radio will broadcast Live from
Council Bluffs, IA for Jack Roller's Cliff Keen Mid-America
Classic "Where the best will meet to compete".
This event of Jack Roller's, in its second year, is sure to be
a huge success and we are happy to be able to present a 2 day
broadcast with interviews, play by play and updates.
Be sure to join Steve Foster, Jack Roller and I and tune in, its
FREE of charge courtesy of
RealProWrestling, Jack Roller's World of Wrestling, TheWrestlingmall.com,
Frank Santana's 7 Flags Athletic and Takedown Wrestling Radio!
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Takedownradio.com
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
Presented by
RealProWrestling Week 3 on PAX TV and Fox Sports Net
TV LISTING
DATE: Sunday, April 10, 2005 (PAX TV)
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 (Fox Sports Net)
TELEVISION: PAX TV
Sunday 4-5 PM EST/PST (Check local listings)
Fox Sports Net
Wednesday 3-4 PM EST (Check local listings)
WHAT: RealProWrestling (RPW) is a new professional sports league
showcasing real Olympic-style wrestling. Show debuts March 27
on PAX-TV (8 episodes with a two hour championship final) and
re-airs March 30th on Fox Sport Net (9 episodes all one hour long).
RealProWrestling Season 1 features eight teams from across the country with America's top Olympic and NCAA champion wrestlers. The television broadcasts are one-hour shows with a different weight class each week. The final show would be a National Championship featuring Olympic, National and Collegiate Champions.
The third week will be the 145 lbs weight class. Athletes include Chris Bono - 2003 World Cup champion (Chicago Groove) vs. Mike Ellsworth - 2003 U.S. Nationals runner-up (Pennsylvania Hammer). Doug Schwab - 1999 NCAA champion (Iowa Stalkers) vs. Jared Frayer - 2004 U.S. Nationals bronze medalist (Oklahoma Slam). Jared Lawrence - 4-time NCAA All-American (Minnesota Freeze) vs. Tony Davis - 2000 NCAA champion (California Claw). Eric Larkin - 2003 NCAA champion (Texas Shooters) vs. Jesse Jantzen - 2004 NCAA champion (New York Outrage).
CONTACT: Kimberly Moran, Brener Zwikel, (818)344-6195,x121 Kimberlym@bzapr.com
The
Clarion-Goldfield School District in Iowa is accepting bids for
purchase of a mat hoist
The Clarion-Goldfield School District is accepting bids for
purchase of a mat hoist. The district purchased the mat
hoist in 1993 for $10,000. It is designed to store one 42'x42'
wrestling mats or 2,000 lbs capacity. The successful bidder
will be responsible for removal and transportation of the hoist.
More details are available by contacting Dr. Robert Olson,
Superintendent (rolson@clargold.k12.ia.us). Appoints to
examine the hoist are made by calling 515-532-3423. Bids will
be accepted until 12:00 pm, April 29 in the district office. The
district office is located at 319 Third Avenue NE, Clarion, Iowa.
The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any
or all bids it considers to be in the best interest of the district.
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This
week on Takedown Wrestling Radio-
Scott McLin rejoins myself and Ross Peterson as we prepare for
the Big UFC Battle in Las Vegas with a 3 Hour Broadcast!
Our guests include:
Randy"The Natural" Couture, former
OK Cowboy now UFC Light Heavy Weight Champion-"The
Natural". He will face "the Ice Man" Chuck Liddell
April 16th In Las Vegas
John Smith- NCAA Coach of the Year, Head Coach of Oklahoma
State his Credits and awards are to numerous to mention
Matt Hughes- Welter Weight Champion-four-time collegiate
All American at Lincoln Community College and Eastern Illinois
University. He is now a wrestling coach at Eastern Illinois
Matt "The Law" Lindland- UFC Middle Weight, University
of Nebraska, 1993 Big Eight Champion. Five-time national champion,
Three time Pan-Am champion, World cup champion, 2000 Olympic Silver
medallist
Matt Azevedo- Assistant Head Coach at Cal Poly, A three-time
NCAA qualifier, Azevedo started training for freestyle after his
college career came to a close and it paid off with fourth-place
finish at the U.S. Nationals in Las Vegas in 2004 after placing
eighth in 2003
Marty Morgan- Assistant Head Coach of University of Minnesota,
NCAA Div. II Champion at North Dakota State, three-time NCAA All-American
and NCAA Champion at University of Minnesota, '1991.
Leo Kocher- Head Coach of University of Chicago- Title 9 Champion-23-year
coaching tenure at the University of Chicago. During his career,
Kocher has coached 20 All-Americans
Wade
Schalles Resigned AAU
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Yesterday, after being a part of the AAU family for almost 8 years
to the day, I submitted my resignation to President Dodd.
As much as I really loved coming to work and being part of this
organization it was time. My last day will be next Friday
and Tony Staley mailto:tony@aausports.org
has been assigned to sit in my chair and assume the lion's
share of my duties. When you need help with AAU things that
you use to come to me with, please email Tony instead now. He's
very bright and capable but somewhat younger than I so be gentle.
For those who are curious, Deb and I are staying here in
Orlando and I'll be on-call for the AAU to assist
with the various programs that have shared space on my plate.
Personally I know I'm going to do some writing and catch
up on some long overlooked yard work while I think about
what that next step might be. My new email address for non-business
related correspondances is wschalles@cfl.rr.com.
On a personal note, I want to take this time to thank each
and everyone of you for many things. For being there when
my duties required us to interact . . . that made my job
the most pleasant of all. For helping others when they needed
help for that is what makes the AAU a family. For overlooking
my impetuousness when we might have worked together and my focus
was directed more towards achieving a goal. But
most of all for being a team of professionals during
those crazy times when each of our various responsibilities collided
on the same week.
And for all of these things, and many more, I thank-you.
Wade
Wade Schalles
Amateur Athletic Union
(407) 828-2892
(407) 828-1029 Fax
<mailto:wade@aausports.org>wade@aausports.org
<http://www.aausports.org>www.aausports.org
1910 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Takedown
Radio Heads to Cedar Rapids
Join Steve Foster and I for a 2 day FREE broadcast of the AAU
Tournament LIVE from the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids Iowa
as over 1500 junior wrestlers will compete and learn the skill
and sport of wrestling.
This should be a lot of fun. Joining Steve and I will be many
of the parents coaches and athletes as well as UNI's Sean
Stender, Mark Ironside and Olympian Randy Lewis.
This broadcast is made possible by our friends at RealProWrestling,
TheWrestlingMall.com, The AAU and Terribles Lakeside Casino Resort
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Takedownradio.com
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
"You Must hate to Lose....More than you hate the daily discipline
it takes to win!"
ASICS
Signs a Bevy of New Wrestlers
Irvine, CA (March 30, 2005) ASICS America Corporation recently signed several key wrestlers to their already prestigious list of sponsored wrestlers.
ASICS is proud to announce the re-signing of the beloved Rulon Gardner. Gardner wowed audiences around the world when he publicly retired from his prestigious wrestling career at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens by leaving his ASICS wrestling shoes alone on the mat symbolizing his retirement. Rulon has been on a rollercoaster of highs and lows over the last few years. After his inspiring gold medal win against Russian, Alexander Karelin at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Rulon survived a snowmobiling accident in 2002 that left him stranded in the backcountry of Wyoming, a motorcycle accident near the Olympic Training Center in Colorado in 2004 and a week before the US Championships in 2004 he broke his wrist during a game of basketball. Through all this, Rulon continued his efforts to make it back in shape for the 2004 Olympics and ended his career with an emotional match to take the bronze medal. Gardner's role with ASICS will be to preside on its Advisory board. ASICS will also pay tribute to Gardner with a specially designed wrestling shoe, "Rulon" which will be available June 1, 2005.
Dremiel Byers has placed is almost every competition in both the US and International markets throughout his successful career in wrestling. An alumni of North Carolina A&T, he is not only a dedicated wrestler but also holds the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and a member of U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program. Byers won the World Championships in 2002 and in the same year placed second at the Pan American Championships. Byers, also a long time friend and foe to Rulon Gardner, placed second behind Gardner in the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Byers earned the title of U.S. National Outstanding Wrestler for 2004, and the 2002 U.S. Army Male Athlete of the Year.
Tommy Rowlands, a recent graduate of Ohio State University, was a two-time NCAA Champion (2002 and 2004) for the Buckeyes. The Columbus, Ohio native placed fourth at the 2004 US Olympic Team Trials after finishing in the same spot earlier in the year at US Nationals. Rowlands had a distinguished junior career, winning two Ohio State Championships and the 2000 FILA Junior Nationals in both Greco-Roman and freestyle. In 1999, he was named to ASICS High School All-American first team. He will continue training in Columbus and will compete for the Dave Schultz Wrestling Club.
Jesse Jantzen from Shoreham, NY was the 2004 NCAA Champion at 66kg/ 145.5 pounds for Tim Flynn's Harvard squad. He placed third at the 2002 and 2003 NCAA Championships after qualifying for the 2001 meet as a freshman. Jantzen put himself into the record books by becoming the first New York prep to win four state wrestling titles. He also won two junior national championships and was named ASICS High School Wrestler of the Year in 2000.
ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes,
technical active sports apparel and accessories. ASICS wrestling
product line includes footwear, apparel and accessories. For
more information, please visit www.asicamerica.com/wrestling.
Former
Olympian and Amateur Wrestling Champion Has The "Write Stuff,"
Joins Forces With Sharpie® and Paper mate®
Cary Kolat heading up popular consumer brands' efforts to support the wrestling community
OAK BROOK, Ill., March 30, 2005 - Sharpie® and Paper Mate®, highly recognized brands of writing instruments, today announced that 2000 Olympic team wrestler and two-time NCAA champion Cary Kolat will spearhead the Sharpie and Paper Mate grassroots marketing effort in amateur wrestling as its National Marketing Manager, Wrestling. In this role, Kolat will manage advertising, public relations and event marketing activities targeting the fans of youth, high school and college wrestling.
By tapping Kolat's knowledge of the sport, Newell Rubbermaid can now leverage its Paper Mate and Sharpie products with the strong loyalty of wrestling fans. The company intends to expand upon its efforts in amateur wrestling, including sponsorship of major tournaments such as the Dapper Dan Classic in Pittsburgh, Pa., and intensify its focus with Kolat's help. Prior to his latest assignment, Kolat held several marketing positions with the company.
"I know it takes dedication to succeed in wrestling, and Paper Mate and Sharpie are committed to supporting wrestling," said Cary Kolat, national marketing manager, wrestling for Sharpie and Paper Mate. "I'm happy to take the lead in showing wrestling enthusiasts what these great brands have to offer."
Many wrestling experts believe Kolat is one of the all-time best amateur wrestling champions. In high school, Kolat was a four-time Pennsylvania State Champion with a 137 - 0 record from 1988 to 1992. He was also the 1990 World Champion for the under 18-age group. In college, he competed at the NCAA Division I level earning All-American status four times and twice winning individual NCAA National Champion titles.
Internationally, he represented the United States from 1997 through 2000. He won a bronze (1998) and silver medal (1997) at the World Championships and was a member of the 2000 Olympic Team that competed in Sydney, Australia. Since this time, Cary has served as coach at several colleges and universities. Cary's complete biography and wrestling accomplishments can be found at www.carykolat.com
"Cary brings solid knowledge of Sharpie and Paper Mate, combined with an understanding of wrestling that will be a powerful asset," said Charlie McCaffrey, vice president and general manager for Paper Mate. "From the classroom to the scorer's table at meets, Sharpie and Paper Mate products are part of wrestling now. With Cary's insider's perspective, we will continue to foster our relationship with students, teachers and families nationwide."
Paper Mate and Sharpie are planning to unveil a comprehensive wrestling plan later this year, including major sponsorships and promotions for 2005 and 2006 geared toward the athletes and their families.
For more information on Sharpie or Paper Mate, go to www.sharpie.com
TV
Listing for RealProWrestling Week 2
TV LISTING
DATE: Sunday, April 3, 2005 (PAX TV)
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 (Fox Sports Net)
TELEVISION: PAX TV
Sunday 4-5 PM EST
Fox Sports Net
Wednesday 3-4 PM EST
WHAT: RealProWrestling (RPW) is a new professional sports league
showcasing real Olympic-style wrestling. Show debuts March 27
on PAX-TV (8 episodes with a two hour championship final) and
re-airs March 30th on Fox Sport Net (9 episodes all one hour long).
RealProWrestling Season 1 features eight teams from across the country with America's top Olympic and NCAA champion wrestlers. The television broadcasts are one-hour shows with a different weight class each week. The final show would be a National Championship featuring Olympic, National and Collegiate Champions.
The second week will be the 134 lbs weight class. Athletes include Dennis Hall - Three-time Olympian (California Claw) vs. Scott Schatzman - Two-time NCAA All-American (Chicago Groove). Danny Felix- NCAA All-American (Texas Shooters) vs. Tony DeAnda - 2003 Pan-Am Championships silver medalist (New York Outrage). Jim Gruenwald - Two-time Olympian (Pennsylvania Hammer) vs. Joe Warren - Two-time NCAA All-American (Oklahoma Slam). Ryan Lewis - Third in 2004 U.S. Nationals (Minnesota Freeze) vs. Zach Roberson - Three-time NCAA All-American (Iowa Stalkers).
CONTACT: Kimberly Moran, Brener Zwikel, (818)344-6195,x121 Kimberlym@bzapr.com
Kimberly Moran
Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. (BZA)
6901 Canby Avenue, Suite 105
Reseda, CA 91335
T 818-344-6195 Ext. 121
F 818-344-1714
kimberlym@bzapr.com
Miss
the Debut of RealProWrestling Sunday? No worries!
Check out a replay of the debut of RealProWrestling Wednesday,
March 30th on
Fox Sports Net. Check your local listings for times in your area.
I must say the first episode was great. the action was terrific
and fast paced. These guys respect each other but they do understand
what's on the line. I urge you all to watch the relay of episode
one during the replay Wednesday, March 30th on
Fox Sports Net.
Scott Casber
RealProWrestling - A League of Our Own
This Sunday, March 27th, wrestling makes history as the first
ever wrestling series will be broadcast all across America on
national TV. Other sports have pro leagues, now the sport of real
wrestling finally has a league all our own called RealProWrestling,
and it looks great!
Click here for the television schedule.
Wrestling for the Future
At the same time wrestling makes history, America will see wrestling's
future, as America's top wrestling talent will be presented by
RPW in a program that will leave no excuses as to why wrestling
should not be at the forefront of American professional sports.
This is the best wrestling you'll ever see.
Click here to see the line up for the first episode.
Rally the Troops
If there ever was a time to "tune in" and promote wrestling,
now is the time to rally the troops! Tell your friends, family,
teammates, neighbors, sports bars, post to as many internet forums
as you can. Let them know when to watch the world's toughest athletes
compete for the honor and glory of becoming a national champion
in the toughest sport in the world!
Click here to send this link to a friend so they can register.
Television Feedback
If you like RPW on TV, make sure you let the networks know. This
is the time we have an opportunity to let the networks know to
carry wrestling. Not only are we now showing network executives
how good wrestling is, but we can now tell them what we think.
Give them your feedback via RPW's website.
Click here to pass your comments to the networks.
Champion
Wrestler, coach John Smith to call Oklahoma Residents today (recorded
message attached)
CHAMPION WRESTLER, COACH JOHN SMITH
TO CALL OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS
ENCOURAGING THEM TO WATCH REALPROWRESTLING
-OLYMPIC STYLE-WRESTLING LEAGUE AS IT DEBUTS
ON PAX TV, FOX SPORTS NET, DIRECTV
LOS ANGELES (March 25, 2005) - National, World and Olympic champion
wrestler and coach John Smith will take part in a direct marketing
telephone campaign to Oklahoma residents Friday on behalf of
RealProWrestling, which launches its inaugural season Sunday on
PAX TV.
Via a recorded message, Smith is calling Oklahoma residents between
9:15
a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
"I'm calling the people of Oklahoma to encourage them
to tune in to Real
Pro Wrestling," said Smith, a RealProWrestling spokesperson.
"RPW
provides three things the American public wants and needs: pure
athletic
competition, family values-based entertainment and real heroes."
RealProWrestling will debut the first Olympic-style wrestling
league on
PAX TV, Fox Sports Net and DirecTV. RealProWrestling will launch
on PAX
TV on Sunday, March 27 from 4-5 p.m. EST, and on Fox Sports Net
Wednesday, March 30 from 3-4 p.m. EST (check local listings).
The RealProWrestling League will be an eight-week series on
PAX TV with
the 8th and final episode lasting two hours. Fox Sports Net will
air
RealProWrestling for nine weeks with the last championship episode
spread over two weeks.
The television broadcasts are electrifying one-hour shows for
parents
and children of all ages to view and enjoy. RealProWrestling is
a
league presenting pure athletic performance and family values
based
entertainment presented in an exciting and dramatic fashion.
Wrestlers will compete for the championship and $250,000 in
prizes and
money and additional incentive based winnings.
Historically known as one of the most popular sports of the
20th
century, wrestling is set to make its professional TV debut in
the
beginning of the 21st century as RealProWrestling showcases the
talents
of the elite athletes combining Freestyle and Greco-Roman rules
and
techniques. RealProWrestling provides wrestlers an opportunity
to
compete beyond collegiate and Olympic competition in a professional
atmosphere comparable to leagues such as the NFL, MLB and NBA.
Kimberly Moran
Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. (BZA)
6901 Canby Avenue, Suite 105
Reseda, CA 91335
T 818-344-6195 Ext. 121
F 818-344-1714
kimberlym@bzapr.com
Wrestling
Legend Dan Gable to Call Iowa Residents on Friday
WRESTLING LEGEND DAN GABLE TO CALL IOWA RESIDENTS
ENCOURAGING THEM TO WATCH REALPROWRESTLING
-OLYMPIC STYLE-WRESTLING LEAGUE AS IT DEBUTS
ON PAX TV, FOX SPORTS NET, DIRECTV
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2005) - Wrestling legend Dan Gable will
take
part in a direct marketing telephone campaign to Iowa residents
Friday
on behalf of RealProWrestling, which launches its inaugural season
Sunday on PAX TV. Gable is scheduled to call Iowa residents between
9:15
a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
"I'm calling the people of Iowa to encourage them to tune
in to Real Pro
Wrestling," said Gable, a RealProWrestling spokesperson,
"RPW provides
three things the American public wants and needs: pure athletic
competition, family values-based entertainment and real heroes."
RealProWrestling will debut the first Olympic-style wrestling
league on
PAX TV, Fox Sports Net and DirecTV. RealProWrestling will launch
on PAX
TV on Sunday, March 27 from 4-5 p.m. EST, and on Fox Sports Net
Wednesday, March 30 from 3-4 p.m. EST (check local listings).
The RealProWrestling League will be an eight-week series on
PAX TV with
the 8th and final episode lasting two hours. Fox Sports Net will
air
RealProWrestling for nine weeks with the last championship episode
spread over two weeks.
The television broadcasts are electrifying one-hour shows for
parents
and children of all ages to view and enjoy. RealProWrestling is
a
league presenting pure athletic performance and family values
based
entertainment presented in an exciting and dramatic fashion.
Wrestlers will compete for the championship and $250,000 in
prizes and
money and
additional incentive based winnings.
Historically known as one of the most popular sports of the
20th
century, wrestling is set to make its professional TV debut in
the
beginning of the 21st century as RealProWrestling showcases the
talents
of the elite athletes combining Freestyle and Greco-Roman rules
and
techniques. RealProWrestling provides wrestlers an opportunity
to
compete beyond collegiate and Olympic competition in a professional
atmosphere comparable to leagues such as the NFL, MLB and NBA.
Founded in 2002, RealProWrestling is based in Nashville, Tenn.
and is
the creation of two former Northwestern collegiate wrestling teammates,
Toby Willis and Matt Case.
"Finally, the world's best wrestlers can earn a living
at what they do
best," said Willis, co-founder and CEO. "Wrestling fans
deserve to see
their heroes compete against the best in the world."
According to the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA),
more
than one million wrestlers participated in collegiate and high
school
programs in the United States in 2003 with an additional 20 million
individuals currently living in America having participated in
the sport
of wrestling in the past. Studies by National Federation of High
Schools (NFHS) show that wrestling is the sixth highest participant
sport in America despite not having a professional league or marketing
efforts.
The league consists of eight teams from around the country
made up of
seven different weight classes ranging from 55 kg/125 lbs. to
120 kg/250
lbs. Regional teams will include the New York Outrage, California
Claw,
Chicago Groove, Iowa Stalkers, Oklahoma Slam, Minnesota Freeze,
Pennsylvania Hammer and the Texas Shooters. Team line-ups and
coaches
will be announced at a later date.
Fan favorite and 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Rulon Gardner
is a
commentator for the league with the likes of RealProWrestling
spokesperson Dan Gable (wrestling legend and Olympic Gold Medalist),
and
coaching staff of Bobby Douglas (wrestling legend and Olympic
coach),
and Steve Abas (2004 Olympic silver medalist).
Matches take place atop a specially designed elevated circular
wrestling
mat in a 360-degree Roman coliseum-inspired arena. A total of
eight
cameras captured the action on the mat to present the live audience
and
television fans alike the greatest viewing experience. Live heart
pounding music will increase the already intense atmosphere surrounding
the event.
For additional information about the league please visit
www.realprowrestling.com http://www.realprowrestling.com. For
additional information about the athletes, media or sponsorship
opportunities please contact Kimberly Moran or Noah Gold with
BZA at
(818) 344-6195 *121 or *108 kimberlym@bzapr.com or noahg@bzapr.com.
# # #
Kimberly Moran
Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. (BZA)
6901 Canby Avenue, Suite 105
Reseda, CA 91335
T 818-344-6195 Ext. 121
F 818-344-1714
kimberlym@bzapr.com
REALPROWRESTLING
will be airing on PAX-TV on Sunday March 27th @ 4pm EST(3pm Central)
REALPROWRESTLING will be airing on PAX-TV on Sunday March 27th
@ 4pm EST(3pm Central) also check ou the website @ www.realprowrestling.com
Tell all your friends and lets make it successful so our sport
is on TV!! Hope everyone enjoys!
Josh Anderson
615-846-6692x4 W
225-933-5492 C
615-846-3043 F
josh@realprowrestling.com
Real Pro Wrestling
1111 16th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37212
www.realprowrestling.com
RealProWrestling is a new professional sports league showcasing
real Olympic-style
wrestling that debuts on national television March 27 on PAX-TV
and reairing March
30th on FoxSportNet. (9 episodes total) Real Pro Wrestling will
provide two things everyone wants and
needs: "pure athletic competition" and "family-values
based entertainment."
RealProWrestling Season 1 features eight teams from across
the country with America's
top Olympic and NCAA champion wrestlers. The television broadcasts
are electrifying
one-hour shows for parents and children of all ages to view and
enjoy.
Mission Statement:
To create a professional wrestling league that stays true to
the world,s oldest
and greatest sport, by maximizing action and production elements
while providing
new opportunities for the best wrestlers in the world. RPW is
a new league of
super-heroes who define the essence and importance of the elite
athlete.
Interesting Tidbits:
Last year over 1,000,000 wrestlers participated in over 20,000
scholastic a
nd age-group programs. It has been estimated that there are over
20 million
wrestling fans in America. Wrestling is taught in most school
systems in the
United States and is the national sport in many foreign countries.
Real Pro
Wrestling is supporting its national television rollout with a
comprehensive
PR, advertising and grassroots marketing plan.
This
week on Takedown Radio we'll review the National Championships
in St. Louis, MO. Congrats to the 3 X National Champion Oklahoma
State Cowboys and Head Coach John Smith.
On the show this week-
Cornell College Head Coach Drew Pariano,
Eric Pearson of the College Sports Council
Barry Davis Head Coach of the Wisconsin Badgers
Thanks to all who made our trip and broadcast to and from St.
Louis such a big success. They were and are, The St. Louis Sports
Commission, Chris Roseman and his staff, The Savvis Center Tech.
Crew, My co-hosts Steve Foster and Ryan Lang. Coach Brian Smith
and Emily Gatewood from our host School the University of Missouri.
TheWrestlingmall.com, Jesse Krebs and his team are outstanding.
USA Wrestling- Gary Abbot and his people are superb. Our web master
Mike Tasler;.
Final numbers- Our broadcasts are free and will remain free to
better hit our goal of promoting our sport. For this we have our
sponsoring schools to thank. We had an average of 14,000 listeners
per hour during our 25 hours of broadcasting. That's a new record
for us.
We have so much to do and it all starts today!
Thanks to you all. We have much to be thankful for!
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Takedownradio.com
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
"You Must hate to Lose....More than you hate the daily discipline
it takes to win!"
RPW
Featured in Sports Illustrated, March 21st Issue
This week, RealProWrestling is featured in the leading national sports magazine Sports Illustrated, through an exceptional full-page article written by journalist Bill Syken. Article excerpt:
For decades amateur wrestlers have resented the "professional" version of their sport -- not just for its choreographed action, bad acting and buxom ring valets but also because that being a part of that spectacle was the only way to make big money for doing anything even resembling wrestling. The amateurs, with their iron discipline and abs to match, remained true to their sport and spent their careers mostly grappling for medals. "Look at baseball, football or basketball players," says Jeff Prescott, a two-time NCAA champion who now coaches high school and club wrestling in South Florida. "I'm not taking anything away from those athletes, but I know how tough my sport is. I know not one of those guys could make it through my wrestling [training] room for one week."
For more of this article, see the March 21st issue of Sports llustrated at your local newsstand.
Final Countdown to Showtime - 5 Days Left!
In just a few short days, the long-awaited television debut of RealProWrestling (RPW) will be delivered straight to your living room in Monday Night Football fashion. On Sunday, March 27th at 4PM EST, 3 CST, PAX TV will broadcast the first of eight (8) episodes, featuring the best wrestlers in the U.S competing for over $250,000 in prizes and the chance to become RPW's first national champion!
For those of you who have not experienced RPW yet, RealProWrestling features the best wrestlers in the U.S. and possibly the world using innovative rules designed to maximize the sport of real wrestling. Eight cameras, a round, elevated stage, and graphics rivaling any pro sports league, will play supporting cast to arguably the most highly trained, highly skilled athletes in sports today.
If you miss the PAX broadcast, be sure and catch the re-airing as each episode will be replayed on Fox Sports Net, Wednesdays at 2 or 3 p.m. Check your local listings to confirm exact times as each region may be slightly different. Click<http://www.realprowrestling.com/categories/3F47C6CD-A5E6-E995-AED6E240ED2F8944/tv_schedule.html> here for the complete listing of stations.
Advanced Screening of RPW Episode 1 "Scores Big"
This past weekend in St. Louis, around 1,800 hyped NCAA Wrestling Division I Championship attendees got the chance of a lifetime as they were invited to an exclusive advanced screening of RealProWrestling Episode I. Located in a massive 100-foot high tent right behind the HardRock Cafe in St. Louis Union Station, RealProWrestling hosted the premier parties on Friday, March 18, 2005 at 1:15pm, 3:00pm and 9:30pm to standing room-only crowds of wrestling fans and influencers as well as various members of the wrestling media community. <http://www.realprowrestling.com/news/details/content/244AC15F-E1BD-515F-F0527E2052E2625E/C76DB1AC-AC25-7B7B-092BA8D60FF86867/details.html>more...
RPW Media Notes
TV commercials are now airing on: NBC, Military Channel, Fox
Sports Net, PAX
Radio commercials are now airing on: ABC Radio Network (ESPN),
Premiere Radio Network (FOX)
Print ads will be posted in USA Today, starting: Friday, March
25th - April 15th
TV
listing for RealProWrestling- Make sure to tune in!
TV LISTING
DATE: Sunday, March 27, 2005 (PAX TV)
Wednesday, March 30, 2005 (Fox Sports Net)
TELEVISION: PAX TV
Sunday 4-5 PM EST
Fox Sports Net
Wednesday 3-4 PM EST
WHAT: RealProWrestling (RPW) is a new professional sports league
showcasing real Olympic-style wrestling. Show debuts March 27
on PAX-TV (8 episodes with a two hour championship final) and
re-airs March 30th on Fox Sport Net (9 episodes all one hour long).
RealProWrestling Season 1 features eight teams from across the country with America's top Olympic and NCAA champion wrestlers. The television broadcasts are one-hour shows with a different weight class each week. The final show would be a National Championship featuring Olympic, National and Collegiate Champions.
CONTACT: Kimberly Moran, Brener Zwikel,
(818) 344-6195, x121 Kimberlym@bzapr.com
Kimberly Moran
Brener Zwikel & Associates, Inc. (BZA)
6901 Canby Avenue, Suite 105
Reseda, CA 91335
T 818-344-6195 Ext. 121
F 818-344-1714
kimberlym@bzapr.com
As RealProWrestling continues the national marketing campaign leading up to the launch, we just want to point out a few cool things. Our new commercials are starting to run on FSN, PAX, ESPN, the Military Channel, and a few other stations on television. Also we are starting to run radio commercials too.
We are also continuing to promote RPW at tournaments around the nation. This weekend is the biggest one yet - in St. Louis for the NCAA Division 1 Championships. Look for us at the WIN memorabilia show and especially Friday at the World Premiere and Pre-Screening of RPW Episode One.
That's right, we have reserved the "big tent" right outside the Hard Rock Cafe to preview the first RPW episode on big televisions to the fans at the NCAA tournament. But we only have tickets for about 1600 people. Sessions are at 1:15 pm, 3:30 pm, and 9:30 pm.
You have to get a ticket to enter. While they last, tickets will be available at the RPW booth at the WIN memorabilia show or from one of RPW's employees.
If you can't make the NCAAs, at least watch them for the RPW
commercials during the broadcast on ESPN 5pm EST. Also check out
the action of the earlier rounds on the new ESPN U channel Thursday
and Friday.
National
Coaches of the Year Selected
by NFHS Coaches Association
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 14, 2005) - The National Federation
of State High School Associations (NFHS) has announced its NFHS
Coaches Association state, sectional and national award recipients
for 2004. These coaching awards are not "single season"
achievement awards, but rather reward coaches for a cumulative
career of accomplishments, not necessarily all of which take place
on the court or field. They must have been active coaches during
the year for which they received their award. The awards presented
in 2005 recognize coaches selected in 2004 for the previous season.
The NFHS began recognizing coaches through an awards program
in 1982. Over the years, the awards have changed in format, but
the current system is to recognize coaches in the top 10 girls
sports and the top 10 boys sports (by participation numbers) and
in one "other" category that is not included in these
other 20 categories.
The top 10 categories for girls are as follows: basketball,
outdoor track and field, volleyball, softball (fast-pitch), soccer,
tennis, cross country, swimming and diving, field hockey and golf.
The top 10 boys' sports are football, basketball, outdoor track
and field, baseball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, golf, tennis,
and swimming and diving.
The NFHS has a contact person in each state who is responsible
for selecting deserving coach award recipients in that state.
Sometimes this contact person works in the state high school athletic/activities
association, and in others the contact is someone who is active
in the NFHS Coaches Association. This contact person often works
with the state coaches' associations in their respective states.
He/she contacts the potential state award recipients to complete
a coach profile form that requests information regarding the coach's
record, membership in and affiliation with coaching and other
professional organizations, involvement with other school and
community activities and programs, and coaching philosophy. To
be approved as an award recipient and considered for sectional
and national coach of the year consideration, this profile form
must be completed by the coach or designee and then signed by
the executive director (or designee) of the state athletic/activities
association.
The next award level after state coach of the year is sectional
coach of the year. The NFHS is divided into eight geographical
sections. They are as follows: Section 1 Northeast (CT,
ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, RI and VT); Section 2 Mideast (DE, DC,
KY, MD, OH, PA, VA,WV); Section 3 South (AL, FL, GA, LA,
MS, NC, SC, TN); Section 4 Central (IL, IN, IA, MI, WI);
Section 5 Midwest (KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD); Section 6
Southwest (AR, CO, NM, OK, TX); Section 7 West (AZ, CA,
HI, NV, UT), and Section 8 Northwest (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA,
WY).
The NFHS Coaches Association has an advisory board with a chair
and eight sectional representatives who consider the state award
recipients from the states in their respective sections and select
the best candidates for the sectional award in each sport category.
They forward those recommendations to the NFHS national office
in Indianapolis.
The national selection committee considers the sectional candidates
in each sport, ranks them according to a point system, and determines
a national winner for each of the 20 sport categories, plus the
one "other" category.
This year, the NFHS recognized 362 state coaches, 121 sectional coaches, and 21 national coaches of the year. Since 1982, Michigan leads the states in national coach recipients with 20, followed by New Jersey with 19 and Kansas with 17. The complete listings of national, sectional and state award winners are available on the NFHS Web site <www.nfhs.org>. Attached is a listing of the 2004 national coaches of the year.
This article was written by Barb Waldsmith, administrative
assistant to Tim Flannery at the NFHS in Indianapolis.
"And
Now It's Time for Real Pro Wrestling!"
Can you believe it? In just a few short weeks, wrestling fans around the country will all be able to experience the long awaited launch and TV broadcast of RPW. After three years of preparation the New League of Superheroes will be unleashed to a national television audience featuring the best wrestlers in the U.S. and the world in a new and exciting format of real wrestling!
In case you haven't heard all the details, RPW features Olympians and National Champions competing on eight (8) original teams from around the U.S. for a total of 56 wrestlers. These highly trained and fine tuned athletes will face off each week in hand-to-hand combat for nine (9) straight weeks vying for a spot to become RealProWrestling's first National Champion and take home a share of over $250,000!
On-line Schedule Card: Schedule
Now that the league has been created and the TV show is almost ready, we need everyone's help to produce a successful first season. By chipping in and doing three simple things you will not only help RPW get off the ground, but will help our sport earn the respect it deserves. Here's how you can help:
1. Mark your calendars for the TV show NOW.
Sunday, March 27th is when the action starts. The series will
run for 9 straight weeks ending with the RPW Championship.
2. Tell your family and friends about RPW and the show.
It's going to be fun to watch. Getting more people to watch the
broadcast will help ratings. Email is a great way to do this.
3. Continue to visit the website and the forums.
The site offers a unique look into the sport featuring great articles,
video, and photos. A "Watch and Win" contest will be
coming soon.
RPW Web Site -
In summmary, if everyone who received this email did these
three simple things it would help our sport tremendously. Just
imagine, in three short weeks we'll be able to kick back together
with our popcorn and favorite lazyboy chair knowing that we played
a role in building a new professional sports league, the New League
of Superheroes!
NWCA Social at the NCAA Championships
DATE: March 3, 2004
I hope all of you are excited about the upcoming NCAA Wrestling Championships and the events leading up to the Championship finals. Once again the NWCA will be kicking off the NCAA Championships with a pre-tournament Opening Celebration social which will be held at the Hard Rock Cafe from 9-12 midnight on Wednesday, March 16. As a token of our gratitude for your support of the NWCA we would like to offer you and a guest a complimentary ticket to this exciting event.
The "Simmons Cooper Firm" Social will feature live acoustical music, wrestling videos, along with complimentary beer / soda and light hor d'oeuvres being served. Since we are limited in space, we would greatly appreciate it if you could RSVP via email or phone to Jeff bowyer at 717-653-8009 or jpbowyer@nwca.cc <<mailto:jpbowyer@nwca.cc>mailto:jpbowyer@nwca.cc> prior to Monday, March 7th. Once we receive an RSVP from you we will forward your complimentary tickets to you in the mail. (A Ticket is Required for admission and NO Tickets will be available at the door). I have attached a social flyer with additional information of the event.
Again, thanks for all your support and if you have any questions or problems during your visit to St.Louis, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone listed below.
Sincerely;
Jeffrey M. Bowyer
Jeffrey M. Bowyer
Director of Operations & Annual Giving
National Wrestling Coaches Association
Office: 717-653-8009
FAX: 717-653-8270
Cell: 717-615-1707
AIM: PeanutBowyer
This
week the traveling Mic of "America's Wrestling Radio Talkshow"
,Takedown Wrestling Radio, heads to Greensboro, North Carolina
for the 2005 edition of MatJam.
Saturday, March 5th the broadcast will begin at approx. 9:00 AM
Eastern and will continue throughout the day and may be heard
at TakedownRadio.com free of charge courtesy of the following
sponsors and institutions:
The Atlantic Coast Conference
The Southern Conference
Frank Santana's Seven Flags Fitness
The 2005 World Team Trials in Ames, Iowa
Real Pro Wrestling
Net INS our Internet provider
TheWrestlingMall.com
The 75th annual NCAA Championships of Collegiate Wrestling in St. Louis March 16th -20th
Joining me will be Martin Fleming of the Takedown Report and legendary
coaches
Bob "Guz" Guzzo, Bill Lam and many others from both
conferences.
I hope you take the time to join us throughout the day for this
exciting look at whats going down in this dual conference championship.
Scott Casber
Takedown Wrestling Radio
AM 1460 KXNO, IA
101.5 FM KRRW, MN
Takedownradio.com
Clear Channel Broadcasting
Fox Sports Radio
515-707-8657
"You Must hate to Lose....More than you hate the daily discipline
it takes to win!"
CSTV
Televising 11 Big Ten Championships This Year
Dog Days: Minnesota Wrestling Airs March 8
NEW YORK, February 28, 2005 - For the second consecutive
year, CSTV (<http://cstv.gravitymail.com/cp/89038Ca1fc0ee47ab0249709bc776ace32a5cb>www.CSTV.com)
will televise the Big Ten Wrestling Championships, when the first
college sports network presents the championships of the strongest
collegiate wrestling conference Monday, March 7, at 10:30 p.m.
ET/7:30 p.m. PT. Jason Knapp will handle play-by-play on the CSTV
telecast. Providing analysis will be Dan Gable, the two-time NCAA
Champion from Iowa State and a 1972 Olympic gold medalist who
later coached Iowa to a record 15 NCAA titles, and Olympian Ken
Chertow, a three-time All-American and Academic All-American while
wrestling at Penn State.
The Big Ten, the strongest collegiate wrestling conference
in the country, sports nine teams in the Top 20: #2 Illinois,
#6 Michigan, #9 Iowa, #10 Wisconsin, #11 Minnesota, #16 Penn State,
#17 Indiana, #18 Northwestern and #20 Michigan State. The Big
Ten Wrestling Championships, held at the University of Iowa, will
help set the tone for the 2005 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Last
season, five Big Ten schools finished in the top 10 at the NCAAs:
Iowa, Ohio State, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan.
CSTV is televising 11 Big Ten Championships throughout the
2004-05 season: the men's and women's soccer tournament finals,
the field hockey tournament final, and the championships in men's
and women's gymnastics, softball, men's and women's swimming &
diving, men's and women's track & field and wrestling.
On Tuesday, March 8, the Minnesota wrestling team will take
front and center when CSTV airs Dog Days: Minnesota Wrestling
(11:30 p.m./8:30 p.m. PT). CSTV's Dog Days original series
takes viewers behind-the-scenes and into the faces of the student-athletes
and coaches at the top college athletic programs in the country.
Among the Minnesota wrestlers interviewed for the March 8 Dog
Days program are 2003 All-America Bobbe Lowe, 2004 All-America
Cole Konrad, Matt Nagel and freshman sensation Mack Reiter, along
with head coach J. Robinson and assistant coach Joe Russell.
CSTV Networks is a multi-media company that consists of the
first-ever 24-hour college sports television network, College
Sports TV; the leading college sports online network, CSTV.com;
and the first ever 24-hour college sports radio network, SIRIUS
College Sports Radio. Through its numerous platforms, CSTV provides
more live college sports games, events, news, information, analysis
and broadband content, and reaches more college sports fans, than
any other company.
College Sports TV, voted the No. 1 emerging cable network among
operators in a 2003 Beta research study, televises regular season
and championship event coverage from over 35 men's and women's
sports across every major collegiate athletic conference, as well
as many NCAA and NAIA Championships.
CSTV.com, the most-trafficked college sports Web site, and
its network of more than 170 official athletic sites are the No.
1 online source for college sports broadband content, news, information,
scores and analysis. SIRIUS College Sports Radio broadcasts a
comprehensive package of college football and basketball games
from teams representing 16 conferences, including the Big Ten,
Big 12, BIG EAST, Pac-10 and SEC, in addition to Notre Dame.
CSTV was co-founded by President and CEO Brian Bedol, Chairman
Steve Greenberg and Executive Vice President Chris Bevilacqua.
Bedol and Greenberg co-founded Classic Sports Network, which they
sold to ESPN. It is now ESPN Classic. Bevilacqua is a former senior
executive with Nike Inc., where he headed the company's successful
foray into the college market.
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Eric Handler
CSTV: College Sports Television
212-342-8760
<mailto:ehandler@cstv.com> ehandler@cstv.com