COLLEGE WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK; Indiana's Kinser, Northwestern's Herbert honored by Big Ten
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Kurt Kinser, Indiana
So., Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington South
Indiana's Kurt Kinser began the 2008-09 campaign by winning five consecutive battles en route to the 157-pound championship at the Michigan State Open in East Lansing, Mich., on Sunday. Ranked No. 9, Kinser opened the tournament with a 40-second pin over Pittsburgh's Alexander Munoz, followed by a 14-2 major decision in the second round against Lester France of Eastern Michigan. In a double overtime victory, the redshirt sophomore then defeated No. 8 Matt Moley of Bloomsburg in a 3-2 decision in the semifinal round. With the title well within reach, Kinser wasted little time as he pinned Northwetern's Jason Welch in just 56 seconds to secure top honors in his division.
Last Indiana WOW: Trevor Perry (11/28/07)
Jake Herbert, Northwestern
Sr., Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
Northwestern's Jake Herbert garners his fifth career weekly accolade after opening his senior campaign with an unblemished 4-0 record at the Michigan State Open, claiming the 184-pound division. The 2007 national champion returned to the mats for the Wildcats after a year spent training for the Beijing Olympics, leading NU to one of its three open division finals on the day. Ranked No. 1 in the nation, Herbert posted pins in each of his first three contests to secure a spot in the finals where he defeated freshman Zac Thomusseit of Pittsburgh with a 14-1 major decision.
Herbert's decisive victory improves his career record to 119-4 (.967) to lead Northwestern in the all-time records book. Next week the veteran will look to lead his team to another tournament title as Northwestern heads to West Lafayette, Ind., where it will compete in the Purdue Duals.
Last Northwestern WOW: Jake Herbert (1/17/07)
UNI's Anderson honored by Western Wrestling Conference
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - University of Northern Iowa 197-pound senior Andrew Anderson has been named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the Week as announced by league officials.
Anderson, who is ranked No. 8 in the nation at 197 lbs. by both the Amateur Wrestling News and W.I.N. Magazine, began his season by winning all three matches at the Loras Open and claimed the 197-pound championship. Anderson (Sioux City, Iowa/East HS) secured two major decisions and a technical fall in beginning his senior season with three victories. Anderson notched a 12-2 major decision over Loras' Alex Grafft. Anderson then netted a 20-4 technical fall over Triton Junior College's Steve Catalan. Anderson won the title with a 20-8 major decision over Wisconsin-Platteville's Matt Scott.
The Western Wrestling Conference is comprised of seven schools including the Air Force Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming.
Others nominated:
Northern Colorado - Tony Mustari, Jr., 125 lbs., Greeley, Colo.
Utah Valley State - Justin Morrill, So., 149 lbs., Logan, Utah
Wyoming - Brock Smith, R-Fr., 157 lbs., Gering, Neb.
So., Bloomington, Ind. / Bloomington South
Indiana's Kurt Kinser began the 2008-09 campaign by winning five consecutive battles en route to the 157-pound championship at the Michigan State Open in East Lansing, Mich., on Sunday. Ranked No. 9, Kinser opened the tournament with a 40-second pin over Pittsburgh's Alexander Munoz, followed by a 14-2 major decision in the second round against Lester France of Eastern Michigan. In a double overtime victory, the redshirt sophomore then defeated No. 8 Matt Moley of Bloomsburg in a 3-2 decision in the semifinal round. With the title well within reach, Kinser wasted little time as he pinned Northwetern's Jason Welch in just 56 seconds to secure top honors in his division.
Last Indiana WOW: Trevor Perry (11/28/07)
Jake Herbert, Northwestern
Sr., Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny
Northwestern's Jake Herbert garners his fifth career weekly accolade after opening his senior campaign with an unblemished 4-0 record at the Michigan State Open, claiming the 184-pound division. The 2007 national champion returned to the mats for the Wildcats after a year spent training for the Beijing Olympics, leading NU to one of its three open division finals on the day. Ranked No. 1 in the nation, Herbert posted pins in each of his first three contests to secure a spot in the finals where he defeated freshman Zac Thomusseit of Pittsburgh with a 14-1 major decision.
Herbert's decisive victory improves his career record to 119-4 (.967) to lead Northwestern in the all-time records book. Next week the veteran will look to lead his team to another tournament title as Northwestern heads to West Lafayette, Ind., where it will compete in the Purdue Duals.
Last Northwestern WOW: Jake Herbert (1/17/07)
UNI's Anderson honored by Western Wrestling Conference
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - University of Northern Iowa 197-pound senior Andrew Anderson has been named the Western Wrestling Conference's Wrestler of the Week as announced by league officials.
Anderson, who is ranked No. 8 in the nation at 197 lbs. by both the Amateur Wrestling News and W.I.N. Magazine, began his season by winning all three matches at the Loras Open and claimed the 197-pound championship. Anderson (Sioux City, Iowa/East HS) secured two major decisions and a technical fall in beginning his senior season with three victories. Anderson notched a 12-2 major decision over Loras' Alex Grafft. Anderson then netted a 20-4 technical fall over Triton Junior College's Steve Catalan. Anderson won the title with a 20-8 major decision over Wisconsin-Platteville's Matt Scott.
The Western Wrestling Conference is comprised of seven schools including the Air Force Academy, North Dakota State, Northern Colorado, Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, Utah Valley and Wyoming.
Others nominated:
Northern Colorado - Tony Mustari, Jr., 125 lbs., Greeley, Colo.
Utah Valley State - Justin Morrill, So., 149 lbs., Logan, Utah
Wyoming - Brock Smith, R-Fr., 157 lbs., Gering, Neb.
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