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Darrel Kauffman Obituary

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Update From Coaching Staff

Oregon State  Wrestling Fans,

What you have been waiting for has finally arrived! This Sunday, January 14, the Beavers will be back on their home mat in Gill Coliseum for a dual with the Wyoming Cowboys. Wrestling begins at 7:00 pm. Be there to charge up the Beavers!!
Scouting Wyoming

The Beavers will have their hands full this Sunday, as the Pokes - as they call themselves - are currently ranked #11 and promise to be a formidable foe. Check out their article on their upcoming weekend - duals with CSU Bakersfield and then OSU.

Following the Action

The best way to catch all the action is to be there, cheering for the Beavers from the stands. There's plenty of room for everyone in Gill! The box office and doors open at 6:00.

If you can't make it, you have a couple of other options. The dual will be covered live by Pac-12 television. Not everyone can get Pac-12 tv, but you can still follow along with live stats provided by TrackWrestling.

Social After Meet

It has been a while since we've had any home wrestling, so "The FALL" Board wanted everyone to have a chance to get together after the meet concludes. There will be a Social following the dual. Location will be Reser Stadium's Club Level, third floor.

FALL Club members who have received their badges in the mail, get in free by presenting your badge at the door. If you want/need a lanyard for your badge, just ask and you shall receive. Also be sure to ask for your 2017-18 edition lapel pin. We did not mail the lanyards or pins. Their bulk adds considerable time, effort and cost to mailing. It's much easier to hand them out when you arrive. If you've signed up late and you haven't received your badge yet, just let us know and we'll get you in.

We will have a table out front in the lobby of Gill from about 6:15-6:50. When the meet wraps up we will  relocate to the doorway of the Club at Reser.

As our custom, we will have door prizes and some snacks for munching while you visit with your friends, waiting for the team and coaches to arrive. Then there will be a short presentation for you.

Join "the FALL"

It's not too late to join "The FALL" for the 2017-18 season. We are just coming to the heart of the home duals with two this month and two in February. You can easily sign up through the On-line Portal anytime, or sign up in person at our table either in Gill or in Reser.

Darrel Kauffman Obituary

Many of you long-time fans know the Kauffman family. Darrel Kauffman, brother of Len Kauffman, FALL Club member,  passed away recently. Darrel was a decorated Oregon State Wrestler just as his brother Len. This note was written by Jim Pond, Dec 18, 2017:

Greetings Oregon Wrestling Family,

I am sorry to report that Darrel Kauffman, OSU’s 1962 Pacific Coast Conference Champion, passed away this morning around 6:30.   See Darrel’s impressive bio below.

Please keep his wife Darlene, his children Dayna, David and Diana, his brothers Leonard and Donnie and the entire Kauffman family in your thoughts.

If you would like to send card… Darlene Kauffman, 39627 Mt. Hope Drive, Lebanon, OR  97355. 

Jim Pond

Dr. Darrel Kauffman, Orthopedic Surgeon, Lebanon, Oregon

• Graduated from Oregon State University in 1962
• Wrestled under the legendary Dale Thomas at OSU, winning the Pacific Coast Conference title, placing fourth in the National AAU and winning the Oregon Collegiate Title, all in 1962
• Started his professional carer as a Police Officer In Portland, Oregon
• Attended the University of Oregon Dental School, graduating second in his class in 1974
• Completed residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Washington in 1977
• Entered Medical School at the University of Washington (the top ranked medical school in the United States), graduating in 1981
• Completed Internship and residency at The University of Southern California Medical Center in 1986
• Orthopedic Surgeon in California and Oregon, 1986 to 2017
• Vice President, Community Hospital of Los Gatos Orthopedic Staff, 2005-2006
• Member of Los Gatos Credentialing Committee, 2004-2006
• Numerous medical publications
• Volunteered as team physician for high schools and colleges in California and Oregon, 1986-2015

If you would like a more complete story of Darrel's life, please read his obituary in the Corvallis Gazette Times. He certainly made the most of his time on this earth. Our condolences to his family.

Help Needed at Pac-12 Tables

Do you like to work at the scoring table at wrestling? Evan Hooper is still looking for a few good helpers for the Pac-12 tournament, which OSU will be hosting the last Sunday in February, all day the 25th. These are the positions that are needed:

I am in need yet of one scorer, one triangle board operator and two towel people to alert the refs of the final seconds of each period.

If you would like to help out with these jobs or know someone who would, please contact Evan Hooper at evan.hooper@oregonstate.edu or (608) 509-8659. Thank you!!

Update From Coaching Staff

If you missed the latest update sent out from the coaches' office yesterday, Jan. 10, I have posted down below my signature for your convenience.

Hope to see you in Gill on Sunday evening for the dual meet!

Go Beavs!

Elizabeth DeAngelis
"The FALL"
Official Fan Club of OS Wrestling
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Jan 10, 2018 Update from Coaches' Corner:

Beavers Recap: After a long road trip, the Beavers are finally back in Corvallis. During the first part of the trip, the Beavers competed in the 55^th Annual Ken Kraft Midlands Championships. The team fought hard and finished in 12^th place with 47 team points. Ronnie Bresser (125) had a great performance, taking home second place. In his semifinal match, Bresser beat two-time Jr. World Champion Spencer Lee (Iowa). He then lost a close finals match to Nick Suriano (Rutgers), who is ranked second in the country. Amar Dhesi (HWT) had a sixth-place finish.

Following Midlands, the Beavers set out for Brookings, South Dakota. Despite snow and temperatures as low as -20 degrees, the Beavers had a solid four days of training leading up to the teams dual against South Dakota State (#15). Bresser (125) came out hot against the Jackrabbits, picking up a 15-3 major decision. Kurt Mode (149) also picked up a win with a 10-7 decision. Dhesi (HWT) ended the night with a pin in 2:43. South Dakota State came away with a 30-13 victory.

With one more dual meet, the Beavers hopped in the vans and drove to Ames, Iowa, to take on the Iowa State Cyclones. The dual meet started at 197 pounds with Cory Griego winning the match by a 7-1 decision. The Beavers kept rolling with Dhesi (HWT) winning with a 13-4 major decision. Bresser received a forfeit at 125 pounds. The last Beaver to get a win was Billy Bigelow (165) with a gritty 3-2 decision. The Cyclones defeated the Beavers 24-16.

Coming up: The Beavers return to Gill Coliseum on Sunday, Jan. 14, as they host Wyoming (#12) at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Beavers are back on the road to take on Arizona State (ranked #9). To wrap up the month, the Beavers will have a home dual meet on Jan. 28 against Northern Colorado at 3 p.m.  For more information on dates and times, check out the link below for our official schedule. 

Link: http://www.osubeavers.com/schedule.aspx?path=wrestling

NCAA Tickets: It's that time of year! If you are interested in taking the trip to the NCAA Championships in Cleveland, Ohio, email Assistant Coach Taylor Meeks at Taylor.meeks@oregonstate.edu. We are finalizing the number of tickets to request, so please don't miss out!

Fall Fan Club: The Fall Fan Club is a group of dedicated individuals who help support our OSU wrestling team. This group plays a crucial role in the success of our program. For more information, or if you are interested in joining The Fall Fan Club, please contact Elizabeth DeAngelis at Oregon.state.wrestling.boosters@gmail.com.

Pledge for Pins: The Pledge for Pins Program is a fundraiser that helps get new faces and talent in the wrestling room. It also helps support former OSU wrestlers, such as Volunteer Assistant Coach Joey Palmer, who are looking to pursue World and Olympic championships. Finally, these funds are used to help athletes travel across the country to develop and diversify their wrestling skills.  Below is a link to our Pledge for Pins flier that provides more information on how the program works.

From: OSU Wrestling Staff
Pin Pledge 2017 wrestling .pdf