COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Kevin Schiltz, a 16-year assistant wrestling coach at Saint John’s University, has been named head coach of the Johnnies’ program, athletic director Bob Alpers ’82 announced on Thursday, July 20. Schiltz replaces Tony Willaert ’11, who was named head wrestling coach at Augustana College (Ill.) June 22.… Continue reading
A year removed from coaching at the University of Minnesota has not diminished J Robinson’s frustration and disappointment over the way his 30-year Hall of Fame career as the school’s wrestling coach ended. RIVER FALLS, WIS. – Room 106 in Johnson Hall looks like any other college dorm room. There’s… Continue reading
Wrestlers who violate NCAA weight certification protocols, use prohibited weight-loss practices or commit a severe weigh-in or medical examination violation will face stiffer penalties in the 2017-18 season. The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a penalty change that requires a wrestler to miss eight consecutive competitions for a first… Continue reading
Thief River Falls native Kevin Fynboh is returning to his hometown to join the wrestling coaching staff as an assistant coach at Northland Community & Technical College. “Kevin is a great addition to our program at Northland,” said NCTC Head Wrestling Coach Scott DCamp. “I have had several opportunities to… Continue reading
BROOKINGS, S.D. – The deadline to purchase season tickets for South Dakota State’s 2017-18 wrestling campaign prior to the allocation process is Friday (July 14). Continue reading
The former Gophers Wrester Logan Storley recently signed with Bellator MMA. After four years as an All-American wrestler for Minnesota, Logan Storley is taking on a different fighting technique. Storley signed with Bellator MMA in late June, and is prepping for his first match with the club on July 14.… Continue reading
Justin Mohlin of Centennial has committed to wrestling for Augsburg next season. Continue reading
Wrestlers James Berg, Michael Kroells, Brett Pfarr, and Chris Pfarr among the honorees University of Minnesota student-athletes were awarded 83 Big Ten Distinguished Scholar Awards for the 2016-17 season, announced today by the conference office. In all, 21 Gophers teams were represented. The 83 Minnesota honorees is the second most… Continue reading
