UW-Green Bay Adding Division 1 Wrestling?

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Interview with Ben Askren and UW-GB AD discussing the prospects of adding a D1 wrestling program

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAkw5HbdGo0

[TexRef]

That is great news! From that video, the AD says they are not afraid to take chances. Is that a hint that Ben gets hired there? That might be the perfect fit for both parties. 

Now the race is on, who actually gets a D1 team first, UW-Green Bay or Tarleton State in Texas? 

[MizzouFan01]

1 hour ago, TexRef said:

That is great news! From that video, the AD says they are not afraid to take chances. Is that a hint that Ben gets hired there? That might be the perfect fit for both parties. 

Now the race is on, who actually gets a D1 team first, UW-Green Bay or Tarleton State in Texas? 

With Ben’s recent health issues, it’s doubtful he’d be named coach. But if they hired Max Askren, I wouldn’t be shocked. 

[nickp91]

Green Bay Area has historically been a hotbed for high school wrestling champions

[Nak21]

Great possible news! Let’s hope it pans out! How great would it be to up the D1 count into the 80s-90s, maybe even into the 100 programs ball park over the next 10-20 years. Tack on a women’s team, you don’t have to fund 30 full rides. Give a few, split them, pay a staff and provide facilities…they’re wrestlers, they don’t need a palace, this is a tough sport!! Just need a chance!!

[kschlosser]

Would be MACtastic