Hawkeyes are unanimous No. 1 team in first NWCA poll
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The first NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll for the 2009-2010 season has been released. Reigning NCAA Team Champion Iowa was the unanimous choice for the top spot in the rankings. Overall eight conferences have teams represented in the Top 25 and five conferences have teams in the Top 10.
The NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll Committee is made up of one coach from each conference. A number one ranking is worth 25 points and a number 25 ranking is worth one point.
Iowa returning to the top of the leader board this year, after their second consecutive NCAA Team Title. Followed by Iowa State, who finished their season last year with a third place finish and is now under the leadership of new Head Coach Kevin Jackson. Ohio State bumps down one spot to No. 3 after a second place finish at the NCAA Tournament in both 2008 and 2009.
Cornell advanced one spot in the rankings coming in at No. 4 to start their season. Oklahoma State makes the biggest jump numbers wise after finishing out their season with a 16th place finish last year, as they now round out the top five.
A new poll will be released every Tuesday from now until the week of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournament and can be found at www.nwcaonline.com.
NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll
Rank Team Points
1. Iowa 275 (unanimous)
2. Iowa State 263
3. Ohio State 245
4. Cornell 240
5. Oklahoma State 227
6. Minnesota 219
7. Nebraska 194
8. Boise State 190
9. Maryland 181
10. Missouri 179
11. Central Michigan 170
12. Wisconsin 148
13. Edinboro 146
14. Indiana 126
15. Penn State 123
16. Oklahoma 93
17. Lehigh 87
18. Kent State 70
19. Illinois 61
20. Arizona State 56
21. Virginia 49
22. Old Dominion 40
23. Michigan 35
24. Virginia Tech 29
25. Hofstra 21
Others Receiving Votes: American, Bucknell, Cal Poly, Chattanooga, Harvard, Michigan State, Navy, Northern Iowa, Northwestern, Penn, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Wyoming
The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a professional organization dedicated to serve and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs. The membership embraces all people interested in amateur wrestling.
The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events, and serves as an educational and informational source. Additionally, the NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of athletic competition.
The NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll Committee is made up of one coach from each conference. A number one ranking is worth 25 points and a number 25 ranking is worth one point.
Iowa returning to the top of the leader board this year, after their second consecutive NCAA Team Title. Followed by Iowa State, who finished their season last year with a third place finish and is now under the leadership of new Head Coach Kevin Jackson. Ohio State bumps down one spot to No. 3 after a second place finish at the NCAA Tournament in both 2008 and 2009.
Cornell advanced one spot in the rankings coming in at No. 4 to start their season. Oklahoma State makes the biggest jump numbers wise after finishing out their season with a 16th place finish last year, as they now round out the top five.
A new poll will be released every Tuesday from now until the week of the NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournament and can be found at www.nwcaonline.com.
NWCA/USA Today Division I Team Coaches Poll
Rank Team Points
1. Iowa 275 (unanimous)
2. Iowa State 263
3. Ohio State 245
4. Cornell 240
5. Oklahoma State 227
6. Minnesota 219
7. Nebraska 194
8. Boise State 190
9. Maryland 181
10. Missouri 179
11. Central Michigan 170
12. Wisconsin 148
13. Edinboro 146
14. Indiana 126
15. Penn State 123
16. Oklahoma 93
17. Lehigh 87
18. Kent State 70
19. Illinois 61
20. Arizona State 56
21. Virginia 49
22. Old Dominion 40
23. Michigan 35
24. Virginia Tech 29
25. Hofstra 21
Others Receiving Votes: American, Bucknell, Cal Poly, Chattanooga, Harvard, Michigan State, Navy, Northern Iowa, Northwestern, Penn, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Wyoming
The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is a professional organization dedicated to serve and provide leadership for the advancement of all levels of the sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on scholastic and collegiate programs. The membership embraces all people interested in amateur wrestling.
The NWCA, through its organizational structure, promotes communication, recognizes achievement, recommends rules and regulations, sponsors events, and serves as an educational and informational source. Additionally, the NWCA strives to foster the sportsmanship and integrity that are the cornerstones of athletic competition.
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