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    Costanzo selected as honorary coach for NWCA All-Star Classic

    The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced Thursday the matchups for the 40th annual NWCA All-Star Classic. Dana College Wrestling Coach Steve Costanzo was selected as honorary coach for this prestigious event.

    Steve Costanzo
    Presented by the United States Marine Corps, the NWCA All-Star Classic pits the nation's top collegiate wrestlers against each other in challenge matches that are often seen as a preview of the NCAA championships. The event will be held at historic Gallagher-Iba Arena on the campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla., on November 21 at 7 p.m.

    This year's lineup ranks as one of the best of all time, as five NCAA Champions and six pre-season number one ranked wrestlers will take to the mat. There are currently four matches scheduled featuring the number one and two ranked wrestlers in the nation according to the NWCA Division I Coaches poll.

    "This is a great event at a place steeped in wrestling tradition -- Oklahoma State has 33 national championships. I am excited to coach in the Gallahger-Iba arena," said Costanzo. "I attribute this opportunity to the kids that have gone through the Viking wrestling program."

    Other Honorary coaches for the event are John Smith of the host Cowboys, Northwestern's Tim Czyewski, and Labette Community College's Joe Renfro.

    2005 NWCA All-Star Classic presented by the United States Marine Corps

    * 125: Sam Hazewinkel (Oklahoma) vs. Nick Simmons (Michigan State)
    * 133: Tom Clum (Wisconsin) vs. Mack Reiter (Minnesota)
    * 141: Teyon Ware (Oklahoma) vs. Nate Gallick (Iowa State)
    * 149: Zack Esposito (Oklahoma State) vs. Jon Masa (Hofstra)
    * 157: Joe Johnston (Iowa) vs. Alex Tirapelle (Illinois)
    * 165: Johny Hendricks (Oklahoma State) vs. Ryan Churella (Michigan)
    * 174: Mark Perry (Iowa) vs. Jake Herbert (Northwestern)
    * 184: Paul Bradley (Iowa) vs. Pete Friedl (Illinois)
    * 197: Jake Rosholt (Oklahoma State) vs. Joel Flaggert (Oklahoma)
    * 285: Steve Mocco (Oklahoma State) vs. Cole Konrad (Minnesota)
    * Exhibition 285: Josh Leadingfox (Central Oklahoma) vs. TBA

    Note: Lineup is subject to change.
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