USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for amateur wrestling in the United States and a United States Olympic Committee member organization.
USA WRESTLING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
President - Jim Ravannack First Vice President - Bruce Baumgartner Second Vice President - Greg Strobel Treasurer - Van Stokes Secretary - Duane Morgan Past President - Stan Dziedzic Directors
Wayne Baughman Dave Black
Jim Considine Mike Dowden Chuck Elvin Jason Ford
Sara Fulp-Allen Bill Grant
Werner Holzer Mike Juby Mark Krug Marco Lara Jeff Levitetz Jim Medley
Archie Randall Mark Reiland
Louis Rosbottom Tricia Saunders Iris Smith
Bill Stecklein
J.D. Bergman Bob Colgate
Tervel Dlagnev Mike Duroe Nate Engel Patricia Fox Dan Gable
Sonny Greenhalgh Jeff Jarnecke Jim Keen
Craig Lamont Justin Lester Kerry McCoy Mike Moyer Jon Reader Paul Rohler Joe Russell
Nancy Schultz Lee Roy Smith Rick Tucci
Marcie Van Dusen USA Wrestler is published at:
USA WRESTLING NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
6155 Lehman Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918-3439 (719) 598-8181 - (719) 598-9440 (FAX)
web site address:
http://www.usawrestling.org http://www.themat.com USA WRESTLER
DECEMBER 2014, VOL. 43 NO. 2 Communications Director Advertising Director
Executive Director Editor
Copy Editor Copy Editor Printing
Rich Bender Gary Abbott Craig Sesker Kevin Hansen Tony Black Shonna Vest
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USA Wrestler, the official publication of the National Governing Body for amateur wrestling, is published six times a year (October, December, February, April, June, August) by USA Wrestling. Each issue is mailed to approx- imately 140,000 households of members and supporters of the organization. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30.00; inquire for foreign subscriptions. © 2014 USA WRESTLING'S MISSION
USA Wrestling, guided by the Olympic spirit, provides qual- ity opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential.
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UPDATED BOOK IS MUST-READ: The new digital version of the award- winning book - “The History of Collegiate Wrestling” - is an excellent read that fans will enjoy. Check out new features on Jordan Burroughs and Kyle Dake.
LOGAN’S RUN: Ohio State senior Logan Stieber is looking to join Pat Smith, Cael Sanderson and Kyle Dake in the exclusive club of four-time NCAA champions. Stieber starts the season ranked No. 1 at 141 for the Buckeyes.
2014-15 COLLEGE PREVIEW: Can Jesse Delgado of Illinois win a third straight title? Can Penn State continue its magical run? There are plenty of compelling storylines to follow as the college wrestling season kicks off.
IT’S GOOD TO BE KING: Reigning national champion King University is favored to repeat in the team race at the 2015 WCWA Women’s College Nationals. King features three WCWA national champions in its strong lineup.
Featured stories 4 Executive Notes with Rich Bender 16 Images of NCAA title contenders 18 Where are they now? Adam Wheeler 21 20 questions with Tervel Dlagnev 24 Q and A with Jim Zalesky
28 Poster from NCAA battle at 125 30 Star of the Future: Spencer Lee 34 Coaches Corner with Terry Steiner 40 Fun and Games by Richard Immel 41 Photo Contest 42 The Last Word: Craig Sesker
USA Wrestling’s Corporate Partners COVER PHOTO: Ohio State senior standout Logan Stieber is looking to become just the
fourth wrestler to capture their fourth individual NCAA title. (Tony Rotundo photo). CONTENTS PAGE PHOTO: All-American heavyweight Bobby Telford is part of a strong Iowa team that is a top contender for an NCAA title this season. (Darren Miller photo).
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