MANHEIM, Pa. — Minnesota State University Moorhead head wrestling coach Kris Nelson was a finalist for the Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award that was announced by the National Wrestling Coaches Association on Tuesday.
Nelson was the finalist from Super Region 5. Jason Ramstetter of Adams State received the award.
FARGO, N.D. – Minnesota State University Moorhead head wrestling coach Kris Nelson will be inducted into the North Dakota State Bison Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday.
This year’s class will bring the total of inductees to 290. The induction will be held on Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Nodak Insurance Basketball Performance Center at the SHAC in Fargo.
MOORHEAD, Minn. — The Minnesota State University Moorhead wrestling team kicks off practice for the 2017-18 season today.
MSUM is entering the ninth season under the direction of Head Coach Kris Nelson.
The Dragons must replace four-time All-American Blake Bosch, who is now an assistant coach for MSUM. He finished with 115 career wins and was national runner-up at 133 pounds last season. As a result of losing six starters, the team will have competition at several weights this season as several new faces are vying for time on the mat.