"We are very excited to have Jordan join our staff," Anderson said. "I have no doubt that he will be able to translate his recent success at Cornell to our student-athletes and make us a better team. He recently competed for a similar prestigious academic school and won a national title along with two All-America honors. He adds a fresh insight into our program and will be very instrumental to our continued improvement."
A 2009 graduate of Cornell University, Leen joins the Blue Devils after a stellar four-year career with the Big Red. He earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament all four years and captured All-America recognition in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Wrestling at 149 and 157 pounds during his collegiate career, the native of Soddy Daisy, Tenn., compiled a career record of 118-29 for an 80.3 win percentage. He was named to the All-Ivy League First Team three years and the second team once.
As a rookie for the Big Red, Leen garnered the Ivy League Rookie of the Year award and was named to the All-Ivy First Team. He posted a 25-16 record in his first season and took third at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Tournament to earn an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.
After redshirting in 2005-06, Leen came back and had a breakout year in 2006-07. He posted a career-best 37 wins and eight falls from 149 pounds en route to an eighth-place finish in the NCAA Tournament. Leen registered arguably his best season as a redshirt junior, winning the NCAA title in the 157-pound division. He compiled a 27-3 overall record and captained the team to a ninth-place showing at the NCAA Tournament. Individually, Leen upset three competitors en route to his first-place finish.
In his final season with the Big Red, Leen won his second EIWA Championship and took third at the NCAA Tournament. He posted an overall record of 29-3, marking second consecutive season he lost just three bouts.
This past year Leen joined ESPN as a commentator during the 2010 NCAA Tournament. He was one of three former All-Americas selected to provide analysis during the semifinal bouts.
The Blue Devils open the 2010-11 season on Nov. 6-7 at the Citadel Open and the Hokie Open, respectively.
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