We wrestle Michigan Friday night in Gill and we need everyone there to cheer our guys on and keep the refs honest!
Based on their last meet here's a preview of Michigan's lineup, all rankings are from D1-Wrestling.
125 Sean Boyle currently ranked #8.
133 Rossi Bruno (FR)
141 Camryn Jackson
149 Eric Grajales currently ranked #11
157 Jake Salazar
165 Taylor Massa currently ranked #18 (FR)
174 Don Yates currently ranked #15
184 Jordan Thomas (FR)
197 Max Huntley currently ranked #17
HWT Justin Dozier (FR)
I think we lineup pretty well with Michigan. My only real concern is that Michigan has a little more dual experience (2 meets) this year than we do. Key matchups will be 125, 149, 165, 174 and 197. Their 165 is a highly recruited freshman but at the end of the day he is still a freshman. As always when wrestling a good opponent bonus points will be important.
Show up, Cheer loud, and Support the Team!
Jack D.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Intra-Squad Recap
125
Joey Palmer (FR) defeated Pat Rollins (SO) 10-5 in a very fast and hard-fought match. Rollins made it to the round of 12 in last year's NCAA and is currently ranked #16 by D1-Wrestling.
133
Drew VanAnrooey (RS FR) scored a TF over Anthony Harris (SR).
141
James Roberts (SO) defeated Michael Mangrum 7-2. Mangrum was All American (4th) last year and is currently ranked #3 by D1-Wrestling. Roberts wrestled at 133 last year.
149
Scott Sakaguchi (JR) majored Jordan Henrickson (FR). Scott was All American last year and is currently ranked #6 by D1-Wrestling.
157
RJ Pena (JR) won by TF over Toney Chay (RS FR). RJ is ranked #9 by D1-Wrestling.
165
Alex Elder (RS SO) won by TF over Joe Latham (SO). Alex redshirted last year and wrestled at 157 the year before.
174
Austin Morehead (JR) won by pin over Cody Weishoff (SR). Austin is a transfer from Clackamas Community College.
184
John Tuck (JR) defeated Brian Engdahl (SO) 6-4 in a close match. Ty Vinson (SR) did not compete because of minor injury. Ty is currently ranked #17 by D1-Wrestling.
197
Taylor Meeks (SO) won by TF over Lucas Mondragon (JR). Taylor is currently ranked #11 by D1-Wrestling.
HWT
Chad Hanke (SR) did not have a challenger. Chad is currently ranked #8 by D1-Wrestling. Last year while wrestling unattached Chad beat the current #4 wrestler. I believe that because of redshirting last year for the Olympic Games Chad is currently ranked too low and will move up once the season begins.
Joey Palmer (FR) defeated Pat Rollins (SO) 10-5 in a very fast and hard-fought match. Rollins made it to the round of 12 in last year's NCAA and is currently ranked #16 by D1-Wrestling.
133
Drew VanAnrooey (RS FR) scored a TF over Anthony Harris (SR).
141
James Roberts (SO) defeated Michael Mangrum 7-2. Mangrum was All American (4th) last year and is currently ranked #3 by D1-Wrestling. Roberts wrestled at 133 last year.
149
Scott Sakaguchi (JR) majored Jordan Henrickson (FR). Scott was All American last year and is currently ranked #6 by D1-Wrestling.
157
RJ Pena (JR) won by TF over Toney Chay (RS FR). RJ is ranked #9 by D1-Wrestling.
165
Alex Elder (RS SO) won by TF over Joe Latham (SO). Alex redshirted last year and wrestled at 157 the year before.
174
Austin Morehead (JR) won by pin over Cody Weishoff (SR). Austin is a transfer from Clackamas Community College.
184
John Tuck (JR) defeated Brian Engdahl (SO) 6-4 in a close match. Ty Vinson (SR) did not compete because of minor injury. Ty is currently ranked #17 by D1-Wrestling.
197
Taylor Meeks (SO) won by TF over Lucas Mondragon (JR). Taylor is currently ranked #11 by D1-Wrestling.
HWT
Chad Hanke (SR) did not have a challenger. Chad is currently ranked #8 by D1-Wrestling. Last year while wrestling unattached Chad beat the current #4 wrestler. I believe that because of redshirting last year for the Olympic Games Chad is currently ranked too low and will move up once the season begins.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
3rd Open Practice _ Andew's Report
Last Saturday I finally made it to an open practice. All these years
as a wrestling fan and OSU supporter I never managed to get to one
before this. Well, it was well worth the trip and I doubt I'll miss
another.
This was a particularly good one to watch, just days before what promises to be an exciting battle for line-up position at Wednesday night's Intra-squad Meet. The first thing you notice walking into the wrestling room...the heat is cranked. Then it rises another several degrees once the workout gets going. Some of us in the stands started peeling off jackets and sweaters. If we were a bit uncomfortable, I'm sure the athletes have grown accustomed to it. By the end of practice most guys literally looked like they'd just climbed out of a swimming pool. I chuckled at the splats and plops their shirts made when they struggled out of them for cool down laps at the end.
Once warm ups, brief review, and some hard drilling were complete,
the live wrestling started. And just...kept...going. I honestly lost
count of how many matches they wrestled, each with a new partner, and
each ending with a sudden victory period.
Highlights for me included Meeks and Hanke battling in two separate overtime bouts. Hanke scored in the first one, but it wasn't easy, and Meeks wasn't happy about it. Never mind his considerable weight disadvantage. A few matches later they met again, with a different outcome. The other matches were finished and guys were on water break. But Hanke and Meeks were still at it, neither wanting to lose. After several close calls by each guy, Meeks finally got the hard-fought takedown. Hanke was not pleased.
Another tough match somewhat unexpectedly occurred between Mangrum and freshman, Jordan Henrickson. Henrickson is long and lanky which can often prove frustrating for a more compact wrestler like Mangrum. It was the final match of practice, everyone but these two already jogging laps. However, neither wrestler could gain the advantage. Period time limits were abandoned as Coach Z called stalemate and reset the athletes many times. I'm sure the jogging teammates wanted the match to end as much as the competitors did, when finally Mangrum locked up and put Henrickson on his back. It speaks to the roster's depth when the highest ranked guy in the room is challenged by one of the newest guys on the team. Joey Palmer is another new face that drew my attention with his work ethic and driven effort.
It was great to see thirty-some guys working so hard, for so long, with such sustained intensity. The veterans and rookies alike. I believe we are in for a big season, Beaver fans!
Andrew Stanfield
OSU Announcer
FALL Board Member
This was a particularly good one to watch, just days before what promises to be an exciting battle for line-up position at Wednesday night's Intra-squad Meet. The first thing you notice walking into the wrestling room...the heat is cranked. Then it rises another several degrees once the workout gets going. Some of us in the stands started peeling off jackets and sweaters. If we were a bit uncomfortable, I'm sure the athletes have grown accustomed to it. By the end of practice most guys literally looked like they'd just climbed out of a swimming pool. I chuckled at the splats and plops their shirts made when they struggled out of them for cool down laps at the end.
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| Running laps at end of practice |
Highlights for me included Meeks and Hanke battling in two separate overtime bouts. Hanke scored in the first one, but it wasn't easy, and Meeks wasn't happy about it. Never mind his considerable weight disadvantage. A few matches later they met again, with a different outcome. The other matches were finished and guys were on water break. But Hanke and Meeks were still at it, neither wanting to lose. After several close calls by each guy, Meeks finally got the hard-fought takedown. Hanke was not pleased.
Another tough match somewhat unexpectedly occurred between Mangrum and freshman, Jordan Henrickson. Henrickson is long and lanky which can often prove frustrating for a more compact wrestler like Mangrum. It was the final match of practice, everyone but these two already jogging laps. However, neither wrestler could gain the advantage. Period time limits were abandoned as Coach Z called stalemate and reset the athletes many times. I'm sure the jogging teammates wanted the match to end as much as the competitors did, when finally Mangrum locked up and put Henrickson on his back. It speaks to the roster's depth when the highest ranked guy in the room is challenged by one of the newest guys on the team. Joey Palmer is another new face that drew my attention with his work ethic and driven effort.
It was great to see thirty-some guys working so hard, for so long, with such sustained intensity. The veterans and rookies alike. I believe we are in for a big season, Beaver fans!
Andrew Stanfield
OSU Announcer
FALL Board Member
Monday, October 22, 2012
Schedule for "Other" Tournaments
In addition to the regular scheduled tournaments some of the team will be participating in the following. By all means attend these events if you are able and cheer our guys on! These tournaments generally last all day, some longer, so check with tournament websites for details (googling "tournament name" + "wrestling" will usually get you there) .
| Date | Tournament | Location |
| 11-Nov | Mike Clock Open | Forest Grove, OR |
| 17-18 Nov | Southern Oregon Open | Ashland, OR (SOU) |
| 16-Dec | Reno TOC | Reno, NV |
| 20-Jan | Clackamas | Clackamas, OR |
| 27-Jan | Boxer Open | Forest Grove, OR |
| 2-Feb | California Open | San Francisco, CA |
Sunday, October 21, 2012
2nd Open Practice - Oct. 20
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| A view of the practice room bleacher seats. |
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| The team doing pushups at the end of practice. |
The most striking thing was the intense level of competition in the room. This is a team that is serious and believes that they are ready to step up to the next level. I was especially impressed by how hard some of the younger folks were pushing the older guys during the one-on-ones. I believe some of the young guys could make the lineup if the veterans don't stay on their toes!
I am confident that this team is headed in the right direction and is on the verge of becoming one of the top teams in the country. I think top five is not out of the question along with Penn State, Minnesota, Iowa, Oklahoma. I'm serious, I think this team is scratching at this door. If I were the coach of any of these teams I would not want to wrestle us in Gill!
The team and coaches deserve our support so show up whenever possible, cheer loud, and let the wrestlers know how proud you are of them.
Jack D. (Elizabeth's husband)
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Update Oct. 8
OS Wrestling Fans,
The 2012-2013 wrestling season is now "unofficially" under way with the first of the Open Practices, this one unofficial, being held this past Saturday afternoon. It was good to see the team and the coaches getting back into action. For a couple of different takes, see the article and video on the OS website:
http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/100612aaa.html
We also have a couple of photos posted on our Club website here:
http://osuwrestlingfall.blogspot.com/2012/10/open-practice-oct-6_7.html
Speaking of the FALL's website, we have started it up again for this year. Bookmark this site and then you can refer to it through the season to find all the email news that we send out as well as a membership form and other links:
http://osuwrestlingfall.blogspot.com/
If you have not received today's update from the coaches, it follows below my sign-off. Included are:the invitation to the Annual Parent/Fan Tailgater, the wrestling schedule, the Open Tournament schedule, (the tournaments not on the regular schedule, or available to all the wrestlers), and the FALL membership form.
One note on the schedule, the first meet with Boise will be held a Central Valley High School in Spokane, not in Boise.
Go Beavs!
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The 2012-2013 wrestling season is now "unofficially" under way with the first of the Open Practices, this one unofficial, being held this past Saturday afternoon. It was good to see the team and the coaches getting back into action. For a couple of different takes, see the article and video on the OS website:
http://www.osubeavers.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/100612aaa.html
We also have a couple of photos posted on our Club website here:
http://osuwrestlingfall.blogspot.com/2012/10/open-practice-oct-6_7.html
Speaking of the FALL's website, we have started it up again for this year. Bookmark this site and then you can refer to it through the season to find all the email news that we send out as well as a membership form and other links:
http://osuwrestlingfall.blogspot.com/
If you have not received today's update from the coaches, it follows below my sign-off. Included are:the invitation to the Annual Parent/Fan Tailgater, the wrestling schedule, the Open Tournament schedule, (the tournaments not on the regular schedule, or available to all the wrestlers), and the FALL membership form.
One note on the schedule, the first meet with Boise will be held a Central Valley High School in Spokane, not in Boise.
Go Beavs!
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Coaches Update:
October 8, 2012
Dear Wrestling Parents & The “Fall” Fan Club,
Welcome to the
OS Wrestling Family, we are excited to have you apart of it. Our
belief is that the stronger we become as a family the stronger this
program will become. We are excited about the season that is rapidly
approaching us. Our pre-season training has started
and we are now only about 4 weeks away from our first competition.
We would like to invite you and your family to join us at our annual Wrestling Parent Tailgater on
October 20, 2012. The OS Wrestling Team will have a practice at 4:00 pm,
3 ½ hours prior to kickoff of the Utah vs. Oregon State Football Game
(7:30pm). We encourage you to come take a look at this year’s squad.
Then after the OS Wrestling
practice come join at our wrestling tailgate, just outside the wrestling practice facility. It will be great to get everyone together. Please come join us!
If you would like to get tickets to the Utah vs. Oregon State Football Game just call the ticket office at 1800-go-beavs these tickets are getting hard to come by so you may want to call immediately.
If you would like to get tickets to the Utah vs. Oregon State Football Game just call the ticket office at 1800-go-beavs these tickets are getting hard to come by so you may want to call immediately.
Over and out!
Thanks,
OS Wrestling Staff
OS Wrestling Staff
Embrace the Battle!
Lead the Charge!
Expect Success!
Monday, October 8, 2012
OSU Wrestling on TV!
The following is re-blogged from the OSUBeavers site:
"CORVALLIS, Ore. –The Oregon State wrestling team will have two of its matches televised on the newly formed Pac-12 Networks this winter in addition to the Pac-12 Championships, which take place at the end of the regular season.
The Beavers, ranked pre-season No. 9 by D1 College Wrestling, will be on TV for their first home match of 2013, when they host Boise State, Jan. 5 in Gill Coliseum. Their second televised match will take place Feb. 9 against Arizona State, also in Corvallis.
Oregon State matches make-up half of all the live wrestling broadcasts on the Pac-12 Networks during the 2012-13 regular season, with Arizona State the only other school to appear on the channel more than once.
The Pac-12 Championships are hosted by the Sun Devils and will take place on March 2, in Tempe. Last year Oregon State finished first in the event taking home the school’s second conference title in three seasons."
"CORVALLIS, Ore. –The Oregon State wrestling team will have two of its matches televised on the newly formed Pac-12 Networks this winter in addition to the Pac-12 Championships, which take place at the end of the regular season.
The Beavers, ranked pre-season No. 9 by D1 College Wrestling, will be on TV for their first home match of 2013, when they host Boise State, Jan. 5 in Gill Coliseum. Their second televised match will take place Feb. 9 against Arizona State, also in Corvallis.
Oregon State matches make-up half of all the live wrestling broadcasts on the Pac-12 Networks during the 2012-13 regular season, with Arizona State the only other school to appear on the channel more than once.
The Pac-12 Championships are hosted by the Sun Devils and will take place on March 2, in Tempe. Last year Oregon State finished first in the event taking home the school’s second conference title in three seasons."
PAC-12 NETWORKS LIVE WRESTLING EVENTS
| DATE | TIME | SITE | OPPONENT |
| 1.5.2013 |
4:30pm
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Corvallis | Boise St. |
| 2.9.2013 | 1:00pm | Corvallis | Arizona St. |
| 3.2.2013 | 4:00pm | Tempe | Pac-12 Championships |
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