The National Wrestling Media Association, founded in 1989 as a member group of journalists, photographers and media specialists, announced its 2013-14 award winners at its annual meeting at the 2014 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Big Ten Network Releases Wrestling Live Coverage Schedule
Two Minnesota duals will be broadcast on BTN; all others streamed live online
The Big Ten Network has announced its plans for broadcasting during the 2012-13 season. For the Gophers, the television schedule includes a Monday night meet live in primetime; a Saturday showdown between Minnesota and Iowa, and live coverage of the Big Ten Wrestling Championships. All other home duals with be streamed live through Gopher All-Access and will be available by subscription.
St. Cloud State’s Coach Costanzo scheduled to be on Takedown Wrestling Radio on Saturday
This Saturday it’s Takedown Wrestling Radio. Join Scott Casber and Brad Johnson this Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 am.
Olympic champions Varner and Burroughs to appear on Today Show, Friday, August 17
Olympic wrestling champions Jake Varner (State College, Pa./Nittany Lion WC) and Jordan Burroughs (Lincoln, Neb./Sunkist Kids) will travel to New York City for a lengthy Today show appearance tomorrow, Friday, August 17.
Wrestling fans can expect multiple segments featuring the two Olympic champions beginning at 8:00 a.m. EST and culminating at 10:30 a.m. EST. Continue reading at themat.com
Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs on Jay Leno
Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Burroughs on Jay Leno appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, August 14.
Chas Betts and Kip Janvrin will go “On the Mat” this Wednesday, May 23
“On the Mat” is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650, The Fan.
Ageless J Robinson of Minnesota named Dan Gable Coach of the Year
By Mike Finn
J Robinson doesn’t needed to be reminded by those outside the Minnesota wrestling program that he is 65 years old.
That happens enough from those inside the Gopher wrestling room. Continue reading at win-magazine.com
Jason Brandt honored with MWCA Publicity Award
By Nick Fornicoia
Jason Brandt is the 2012 recipient of The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Publicity Award. The Publicity Award is for someone who selflessly promotes the great sport of wrestling.
Jason Brandt is the Assistant General Manager at KSCR/KBMO Radio, in Benson, and has been the Sports Director and play-by-play voice since 1991.
Brandt wins Minnesota Wrestling Media Award
Long-time area broadcaster Jason Brandt is this year’s recipient of the Media Award from the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association. Brandt is the Assistant General Manager at KSCR/KBMO Radio, in Benson, and has served as the station’s Sports Director and play-by-play voice since 1991. Continue reading at wctrib.com
All 10 NCAA champions on Takedown this Saturday
Fight Now USA Presents Takedown Wrestling from the Brute studios in Des Moines, Iowa at 1460 KXNO. Takedown Wrestling is brought to you by Kemin Agrifoods!
This Saturday we’re pleased to present our Annual Takedown Wrestling NCAA champions Show. Join Scott Casber, Steve Foster and Brad Johnson with the Takedown Wrestling Headline News this Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. CT/ 10 a.m. to noon ET.