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WRESTLING LINKS (3-18-11)

Posted on | March 18, 2011 | No Comments

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Penn State, Cornell vie for top spot
ESPN (blog)
By Jason McDonnell PHILADELPHIA — When Cael Sanderson left Iowa State for Penn State two years ago he said he thought he could build a wrestling powerhouse by recruiting the rich talent of Pennsylvania. Right now his prediction looks accurate, 
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A Big Win and Bigger Losses for the Nebraska-Omaha Wrestling Program
WBUR
(AP) I am not a fan of wrestling, which seems to me goofy when the combatants are inflated and wearing make-up and hitting each other over the head with chairs, and kind of dull when they are rolling around on a mat without the make-up and the chairs. 
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Phil Anastasia: Quick, painful end for a wrestling champion | Philadelphia 
Philadelphia Inquirer
He grabbed Michigan’s Eric Grajales in a headlock in Thursday night’s quarterfinal bout in the 149-pound weight class at the NCAA wrestling championships, felt a familiar pain in his left shoulder, and dropped to the mat. “It hurts,” Caldwell said 
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Writing, acting are win-win in ‘Win Win’
USA Today
By Claudia Puig, USA TODAY Paul Giamatti stars as an attorney and volunteer wrestling coach Mike Flaherty. Alex Shaffer is a real-life high school wrestler in his first film. Paul Giamatti stars as an attorney and volunteer wrestling coach Mike 
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Metro & state: Central Michigan sends 3, Michigan 2 to NCAA wrestling
Detroit Free Press
Central Michigan advanced three wrestlers and Michigan two to today’s quarterfinals at the NCAAwrestling championships in Philadelphia. CMU’s Scotti Sentes, Ben Bennett and Jarod Trice each went 2-0 during Thursday’s first day. 
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NCAA Wrestling: Hokies start hot, cool quickly …
The Virginian-Pilot
Virginia Tech and Virginia began the NCAA wrestling tournament with seven wrestlers apiece. The Hokies start out today with six wrestlers, all in the consolation brackets, and the Cavaliers have five left – only one, title contender Chris Henrich, 
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Cornell focused on individual victories | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-03-18
Philadelphia Inquirer
Lewnes said the wrestlers‘ intelligence carries over to the mat, helping to build on the technical aspect. “Smart wrestling is essential,” he said. “Sometimes I just want to unplug their brains and yell, ‘Just wrestle,’ ” Hahn said. 
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Hearing impairment doesn’t slow UW wrestler
USA Today
Helbig, a sophomore on the University of Wyoming wrestling team, was one of six Cowboys and more than 340 wrestlers overall competing in the NCAA Wrestling Championships this week in Philadelphia. He could enjoy the sights of the national tournament 
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ASU wrestling: Three advance to NCAA quarterfinals
AZ Central.com
Three ASU wrestlers have advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia. Anthony Robles (125 pounds), Bubba Jenkins (157) and Levi Cooper (285) are one win away from earning All-America honors and a spot in the 
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NCAA Wrestling Championships 2011: One Legged Anthony Robles Top 
By Kid Nate
A quick look at Anthony Robles of Arizona State and the rest of the NCAA wrestlingchampionships.
Bloody Elbow – http://www.bloodyelbow.com/


Hokies off to solid start at NCAA Wrestling Championships
By Wrestling
PHILADELPHIA – The Virginia Tech wrestling squad produced a solid first-session performance Thursday at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, winning six of seven matches as the Hokies sit in the top 10 early on. 
hokiesports.com – http://www.hokiesports.com/?q=Save+Us+From+Berlusconi


Hawkeye wrestlers in second at NCAA Wrestling Championships | Hawk 
By Hawk Central
The University of Iowa wrestling team is in second place with 18 points after Thursday’s first session.
Hawk Central – http://hawkcentral.com/


Bumps In The Road: Iowa Wrestling Stumbles In Second Round of NCAA 
By RossWB
Bumps In The Road: Iowa Wrestling Stumbles In Second Round of NCAA Wrestling Tournament: recapping Thursday’s action for Iowa in the NCAA Tournament.
Black Heart Gold Pants – http://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/


NCAA Wrestling Championships 2011 Results: Attendance, Dan 
By Luke Thomas
Attendance was high at the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championships, Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Dan Henderson did an autograph session and more.
SBNation.com – All Posts – http://www.sbnation.com/

 

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