University of Minnesota Assistant Coach Luke Becker talks about Tommy Thorn’s win over South Dakota State’s Henry Pohlmeyer, this week’s Gopher Wrestling Match of the Week.
Tommy Thorn
Gopher Wrestling Through the Lens – Tommy Thorn
The University of Minnesota returned two All-Americans to the 2017 squad, and junior Tommy Thorn has wrestled like one this season. 16 of his 18 wins this season have been bonus-point wins, with seven pins he is a co-leader on the team, he also is tied with senior Nick Wanzek with eight major decisions this season.
Gopher Wrestling Match of the Week – Tommy Thorn vs. Kanen Storr
Minnesota’s Tommy Thorn was able to pick up four pins in Las Vegas this past weekend. He capped off the weekend with this dominating performance and earned this week’s Match of the Week honors.
GG07: The Guillotine’s Jeff Beshey & Gophers Brandon Eggum, Tommy Thorn and Nick Wanzek
With the Gophers hosting Rutgers, it was an opportune time to talk with publisher of The Guillotine, Jeff Beshey about the state of Minnesota wrestling this season and to get a halfway-point look in at the University of Minnesota.
On Episode 7, we talk with Beshey about the results system at The Guillotine and how busy the season has been for him and the staff, as well as a look towards what we plan to do at the MHSHL State Championship later in February.
Minnesota knocked off No. 6 Rutgers on Saturday, January 17 at the Sports Pavilion. We’ll catch up with Head Assistant Coach Brandon Eggum and Gopher wrestlers Tommy Thorn and Nick Wanzek, both of whom picked up huge wins for the Gophers.
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Thorn named 2014 MWCA Mr. Minnesota of Wrestling
Elk River, MN – The Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association today named Tommy Thorn of St. Michael-Albertville High School as Mr. Minnesota, 2014. He is a four-time state champion, finishing his stellar career with a record of 199 wins and just 6 losses.