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This week on TDR-
Brad Penrith- Head Coach of the Panthers of University of Northern Iowa joins us to give us an update at UNI and on Olympic Trial bound Tolly Thompson. Thompson is looking for what might be his last trial ever and would sure like to go out on top.
Jake Herbert- Northwestern University's Jake Herbert qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by winning the 185-pound division at the University National Freestyle Championships last weekend. Herbert was named Most Outstanding Wrestler and was one of four Wildcats to place in the tournament. In the finals, the 2007 NCAA champion at 184 lbs. defeated Iowa State's David Bertolino of the Cyclone WC, 2-0, 1-0. Herbert had three victories during the final day including a three-period win over Matt Pell of Cavalier WC in the second round. Herbert took an Olympic redshirt year from the Wildcats last season and has been competing in many international events. He wanted one more tournament before the U.S. Nationals coming up in two weeks in Las Vegas. "I got in a good test, wrestled good matches and know what my strengths and weaknesses are," Herbert said. "I also got my qualification for Olympic Trials. It now doesn't matter what I do at U.S. Nationals if I win Olympic Trials. That is what I have been working so hard for."
The next event for Herbert in his quest to qualify for the Olympics is the U.S. Nationals, April 23-26. The winner of the U.S. Nationals becomes the No. 1 seed at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The top three finishers in each weight at the trials are named to the U.S. National Team. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials take place June 13-15 in Las Vegas. NU had three other All-Americans in the tournament. Mike Tamillow took true second at 211.5 lbs. and Ryan Lang was second at 145.5 lbs. Mike Benefiel, who redshirted last season and will be a starter for the 'Cats in 2008-09, finished fifth at 174 lbs.
John Stutzman- Head Coach Coach Bloomsburg University- 3rd year going in to 4th year. John was able to produce his 2nd All American in Matt Moley (157lbs). Along with Coach Carl Fronhoefer Stutzman has been able to bring this program along very quickly and has recently received the keys to a brand new wrestling only facility off-campus dedicated to the advancement of Bloomsburg Wrestling.
Dalton Folkerts- This little dynamo AAU wrestler from Albia, Iowa is a true testament to what a wrestler can be. Dalton took 1st A 75 in 2007 and went 11-1 on the season to earn 1st place honors on the box at vets auditorium this last year. What a ride its been for this young man. Now I'm going to warn you, this young man speaks his mind and exposes his heart. Medals and trophies mean very little to this youngster with a much high vision. Tune in and find out what I mean.....
Greg Strobel- Outgoing Head Coach of Lehigh University. Greg is quite possibly one of the nicest men I've ever met. Warm, Giving, Understanding, Trusting, one hell of a coach and one great teacher. It's understandable that when he moves to his new position that one of his own, an alumnus of Lehigh would leave a very high profile position at Maryland to move back and take the spot of his mentor, teacher and friend. Greg will join us to describe his new duties, and maybe a bit of reflection on the last few years. Remarkable is one word I can and do use in describing Greg Strobel.
Lehigh University has named Pat Santoro its new Lawrence E. White ‘64 Head Coach of Wrestling, Goodman Dean of Athletics Joe Sterrett '76 announced Tuesday. Santoro, who becomes just the eighth head coach in the 99-year history of Lehigh wrestling, replaces Greg Strobel who will be making the transition into an administrative leadership role within the Lehigh Athletics Department. This announcement marks the return to Lehigh for Santoro, a Bethlehem native who spent nine seasons at Lehigh as an assistant coach.
"Greg Strobel was ready for a new assignment outside of coaching and he is very well skilled and suited for working with our camps program and in our athletics alumni relations and fund raising areas," said Sterrett. "Pat Santoro was an outstanding assistant coach at Lehigh for nine years, and has done a magnificent job in developing the Maryland program. He will bring a deep affection for the institution, the educational values we prioritize, and the ability to make the transition seamless."
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