OSU Wrestling Newsletter - September (10/14/2021)

 

Good afternoon from Oregon State Wrestling, we hope this newsletter finds you well! It has been a busy time here on campus with the University getting back into the full swing of things. Our 2021-22 campaign officially began with our practice on Monday, October 11.   OSU WRESTLING SCHEDULE Oregon State wrestling head coach Chris Pendleton announced the Beavers' 2021-22 schedule on Tuesday. Oregon State's slate includes home duals with Campbell, Lehigh, Little Rock and Cal Poly.     Campbell and Lehigh come to Gill Coliseum to open the Beavers' 2021-22 slate; OSU will take on each team on Saturday, Nov. 6.   Oregon State also hosts Little Rock on Jan. 14 and Cal Poly on Feb. 4.     The team's first appearance at Gill Coliseum will come Oct. 30 when taking part in the Orange and Black Meet.   The Beavers will square off with a pair of Big Ten Conference programs in November. OSU takes on Penn State in the Journeymen Classic on Nov. 13 in Manheim, Penn., and will visit Iowa in Iowa City on Nov. 27.   The Beavers also compete against Sacred Heart in Manheim on Nov. 14.   OSU will compete in a pair of tournaments in December, visiting the Cliff Keen Invitational in Las Vegas Dec. 3-4 and the National Duals in Florida Dec. 20-21.     Oregon State opens the month of January with a neutral-site matchup against Utah Valley. The Beavers and Wolverines will square off in Boise on Jan. 2. After that matchup, OSU heads back to the state of Pennsylvania for two matches in Philadelphia, both on Jan. 9 against Penn and Drexel.   After the meet with Little Rock on Jan. 14, the Beavers head back out on the road for three matches: Jan. 21 at Northern Colorado, Jan. 22 at Wyoming and Jan. 28 at Arizona State.   The Beavers' February opens with Cal Poly at Gill on Feb. 4. OSU wraps up the month at Bakersfield (Feb. 19) and Stanford (Feb. 20).   Call 1-800-GOBEAVS or visit BeaverTickets.com for information on tickets for the 2021-22 season.     Link to full Schedule Release Article Link to Schedule OPEN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE In addition to our varsity schedule, our non-travelers will be required to attend at least three open tournaments during the season. Nov. 6              Trojan Open                 Nov. 7              Eastern Oregon Open   Nov. 14            Mike Clock Open Nov. 21            Spokane Open Nov. 21            Roadrunner Open Nov. 27            Cowboy Open Nov. 28            Cyclone Open Dec. 4              Battle of the Rockies Dec. 4              Doane Open Dec. 19            Reno Tournament of Champions Jan. 1               Menlo Open Jan. 1-2            Southern Scuffle Jan. 29             Clackamas Open ORANGE & BLACK WRESTLE-OFFS On October 30th, we will be holding our annual Orange & Black wrestle-offs. The public is invited to attend this non-ticketed event and get their first glimpse of the Beavers inside Gill Coliseum this year.   Time is subject to change, please keep an eye out on our social media pages, as well as our official schedule page on OSUBeavers.com for the most up to date information. BEAVERS IN THE RANKS The Oregon State wrestling team is ranked No. 24 in InterMat's 2021-22 preseason poll, which was released last Thursday. The Beavers concluded the 2020-21 season with a second-place finish at the Pac-12 Championships. Oregon State claimed two individual titles at the Pac-12 Championships on Feb. 28 in Grant Willits (141) and Devan Turner (133). The Beavers also qualified six wrestlers for the 2021 NCAA Wrestling Championships to mark the 38th time in program history that six or more wrestlers have qualified. Oregon State is also represented in eight weights with Willits clocking in at No. 10 at 141 pounds and Turner following at No. 13 at 133. Additionally, redshirt junior Hunter Willits and transfer Tanner Harvey landed inside the top-20 in their respective weight classes. The Beavers are one of two Pac-12 schools ranked in the initial poll with No. 8 Arizona State being the other. Oregon State Individual Rankings: 125: Brandon Kaylor No. 33 133: Devan Turner No. 13 141: Grant Willits No. 10 149: Cory Crooks No. 25 157: Hunter Willits No. 15 184: Tanner Harvey No. 16 197: JJ Dixon No. 27 HWT: Gary Traub No. 24   STUDENT-ATHLETE BITES In this version of student-athlete bites we speak with Gary Traub and Devan Turner about their thoughts on the beginning of the season, and their outlook ahead! Gary Traub: Heavyweight Cincinnati, Ohio -       Im excited for the opportunity to get one more chance to All-American, and get a full season in. I talked about how hard it was last year to have to play spectator, and watch the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Championships. It was a wake-up call that nothing is going to be given to you, and you have to fight and earn everything you want. I think Im in the right environment to get where I want to go, and achieve the things I have set out to achieve. Honestly, this is the first season where Im training like Im going to be on the podium in March and it feels good to be surrounded by all these other guys that want the same thing, because association brings assimilation. -       Looking at the next couple of months and the teams we are going to face, I have no doubt we will be ready come Pac-12 Championships and NCAA Championships. Its like one buzzard said to the other, screw patience, lets go crush something! Devan Turner: 133 lb. Dixon, Calif. -       This program is headed in the right direction. On and off the mat, the university, the coaching staff, the team and Oregon State supporters are all jumping on board to make OSU Wrestling the powerhouse it once was. -       This year we all have chips on our shoulders, and weve got something to prove. Hop on board now, or get left behind. Oregon State Wrestling is coming! OSU TEAM VOLUNTEER WEEKEND On September 25th the team volunteered some of their time to help out Mike and Kerry Dennison who were landscaping their yard after Mikes accident last year. The Dennisons have been big supporters of OSU wrestling, and it was only right to give back and help them for all they have done for us.   If you'd like to see pictures from the day, you can head to our Instagram page HERE.   ALUMNI/FAMILY WEEKEND On Saturday October 2, we invited all Oregon State wrestling alumni and family members back to Corvallis for a gathering and we were blown away by all of the support. It was magical to have so many people on campus to meet the new staff, student-athletes, and see all of the upgrades that have been done to our facility. #BeaverNation is truly something special, and we cant wait to keep sharing these experiences with you in the years to come! WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Earlier this month at the Wrestling World Championships, BeaverDam RTC athlete Adeline Gray, won her unprecedented sixth World Championships in Oslo, Norway.   She is the first American Freestyle Womens wrestler to attain this achievement.   Full Article Here   BEAVER DAM REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER -       We have launched our website, TheDamRTC.org, which will be a place where our alumni and fans can visit to get information on our goals for the organization, get updates on training center schedule and upcoming camps, and explore different avenues on how you can support the RTC. Subscribe to our email list for updates: https://www.thedamrtc.org/news -       You can find our RTC on Twitter and Instagram @TheDamRTC! -       We launched our Dam Wine & Wrestle Club, which can be accessed through our RTC website, or through this direct link: https://give.cardwellhillwine.com/ If your wife is upset at all the wrestling gear you already have, then we have another way you can support and make her smile! We are excited to announce our partnership with Cardwell Hill Cellars, a local award-winning winery. Theyve been gracious enough to work with us in starting a wine club dedicated to our supporters where a portion of the proceeds will be given to our RTC to help raise funding. Wine can either be delivered right to your doorstep or available for local pickup. Starting out you will have 3 different wines to choose from: Ros, Estate Pinot Noir, and Barrel Select Pinot Noir. Orders will be done by the case (12) and you will have the option to mix and match all three! Lastly, these orders can be one-time buys or you can subscribe for deliveries to be either: monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. -       We launched our Charitable Donation Page which can be accessed through our website or this link:  https://www.thedamrtc.org/donate The Beaver Dam RTC operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization powered by donors, sponsors, and supporters both locally and nationally who share a common interest in the growth and preservation of the sport of wrestling. You can make a one-time donation or pledge our donation amount monthly. These donations can be tax deductible The Dam RTC's goal is to support multiple senior level athletes as they compete on the international wrestling circuit during the current Olympic cycle Our organization provides world class training opportunities for elite developmental athletes while also playing an active role in both our local communities and the greater Pacific Northwest wrestling community   If someone you know might be interested in any of the aforementioned ideas, we ask that you please share and help spread the word! CONTACT US If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach out to Wrestling Assistant Coach, Mike Kosoy, at mike.kosoy@oregonstate.edu, or Director of Wrestling Operations, Evan Hooper, at evan.hooper@oregonstate.edu.