2007-08 Viking Wrestling October Opponent/Event Location Time 26 Fri. INTRASQUAD Woodling Gym 3:30 p.m. November 3 Sat. at Eastern Michigan Open Ypsilanti, Mich. 10:00 a.m. 11 Sun. at Michigan State Open East Lansing, Mich. 10:00 a.m. 17 Sat. at Ashland Open Ashland, Ohio 10:00 a.m. 20 Tues. JOHN CARROLL Woodling Gym 7:00 p.m. December 2 Sun at Penn State Open University Park, Pa. 9:00 a.m. 15 Sat. CSU OPEN Woodling Gym 8:30 a.m. 29 Sat. Midlands Invitational Evanston, Ill. 9:00 a.m. 30 Sun. Midlands Invitational Evanston, Ill. 12:00 Noon January 5 Sat. at Buffalo Duals Buffalo, N.Y. 11:00 a.m. 8 Thurs. Kent State Kent, Ohio 7:05 p.m. 12 Sat. EASTERN MICHIGAN Woodling Gym 7:00 p.m. 20 Sun. Ashland Duals Ashland, Ohio 10:00 a.m. 25 Fri. PITTSBURGH* Woodling Gym 7:00 p.m. February 1 Fri. at Lock Haven* Lock Haven, Pa. 7:30 p.m. March 2 Sat. at Bloomsburg* Bloomsburg, Pa. 1:00 p.m. 9 Sat. EDINBORO* Woodling Gym 7:00 p.m. 14 Thurs. Clarion* Clarion, Pa. 7:30 p.m. 24 Sun. WEST VIRGINIA* Woodling Gym 1:00 p.m. 8 Sat. at EWL Championships Pittsburgh, Pa. All Day 21-22 Fri.- NCAA Championships St. Louis, Mo. All Day Sat. Table of Contents 2007-08 Team Photo & Rosters....... IFC Quick Facts & Team Info.................1 2007-08 Schedule.....................1 Coaching Staff.......................2-3 Outlook............................ 4-5 Roster Breakdown.....................5 2007-08 Viking Bios.................6-12 Cleveland State University........... A-E Campus Improvements............. F-G The City of Cleveland.............H-I Athletic Facilities................ J-K Student-Athlete Advisory Council..... L * Denotes Eastern Wrestling League Meet Home Matches in BOLD CAPS are held at Woodling Gym in the Physical Education Building All times Eastern Viking Club Scholarship & Endowments M President Dr. Michael Schwartz...... N Athletic Director Lee Reed..........O Athletic Department Staff........... P 2006-07 Season in Review............. 13 2006-07 Results...................... 14 Year-by-Year Results................... 15 Viking Wrestling History.......... 16-17 The Record Book...................18-19 All-Time Results....................20-22 Eastern Wrestling League.............. 23 Opponent Information................. 24 QUICK FACTS Location:.........................Cleveland, Ohio Founded:......................Fenn College 1929 Cleveland State 1964 Enrollment:..............................16,245 President:....................Dr. Michael Schwartz Athletic Director:........................Lee Reed Associate A.D./Operations:...........Tom Tontimonia Associate A.D./External Affairs:....Christopher Sedlock Assistant A.D./SWA...............Christine Moeller Assistant A.D./Communications.........Brian McCann Faculty Athletic Representative:.......Dr. Susan Ziegler.............................Dr. Sheila Patterson Affiliation:........................NCAA Division I Conference:...............Eastern Wrestling League Nickname:..............................Vikings School Colors:................Forest Green & White Home Arena:.................Woodling Gymnasium Capacity:...............................3,000 Athletic Department Phone:...........(216) 687-4808 History First Year of Wrestling:......................1931 Wrestling Staff Head Coach:.........................Jack Effner Alma Mater:.....................Indiana State, 86 Record at CSU/Yrs.:.............67-80-3/10th Season Career Record/Yrs.:...........154-122-8/19th Season Wrestling Office Phone:..............(216) 687-3773 Assistant Coaches:...............Anthony Coleman,...............Stevan Mladenovic,Chris Steadman Director of Wrestling Operations..........Jason Effner Managers:............................Ken Rutti Announcer:.........................Mike Mercer Scorekeeper:.......................Chris McKean Clock Operator:....................Tom McCafferty Team Information 2006-07 Record:...........................10-5 Home....................................2-2 Away....................................4-2 Neutral...................................4-1 2006-07 EWL Record/Finish.................3-3/4th EWL Tournament Finish.......................6th Starters Returning/Lost.......................8/2 NCAA Qualifiers Returning/Lost.................5/1 Sports Information Asst. A.D. for Communications:.........Brian McCann Office Phone:......................(216) 687-5115 Cell:............................(216) 798-6376 Email:..................b.mccann66@csuohio.edu Assistant Sports Information Director:.....Greg Murphy Sports Information Asst. (Wrestling Contact)...Gene Natale Office Phone......................(216) 687-4818 Email:.....................g.natalejr@csuohio.edu SID Address...2000 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 SID Fax:.........................(216) 523-7257 Credits The 2007-08 Cleveland State University Wrestling Media Guide was written and updated by Gene Natale, CSUSports Information Assistant. Editorial assistance provided by Brian McCann, Asst. A.D./Communications and Greg Murphy, Assistant Sports Information Director. Cover design by Frank Cucciarre, Blink Concepts &Design. Head shots, team shots and action photography by Bill Rieter, Cleveland State University Office of Marketing & Public Affairs. Additional action photography by Jeff Blatnik. Printed by Herald Printing of New Washington, Ohio www.csuvikings.com 1 www.csuvikings.com 1
Head Coach Jack Effner 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Jack Effner Head Coach 10th Year at CSU 19th Year Overall In his 10th season at Cleveland State, head coach Jack Effner combines a strong passion and work ethic that have undoubtedly had an effect on his wrestlers, who in turn translate Effner's fiery coaching style into wins on the wrestling mat. Effner has mentored 35 NCAA qualifiers and five Eastern Wrestling League champions during his tenure at CSU. In each of the last six years, at least three Vikings have advanced to the national tournament. With a young and talented group on board this year, Effner will attempt to achieve that again this season. Last season, Effner guided the Vikings to 10 wins, the second most in his tenure. In addition, he helped three grapplers earn a spot at the NCAA Championship. Effner's most successful season at the helm of the Vikings came in 2002-03, when CSU went 13-6 in dual matches, the most wins since the 1978-79 Vikings won 15, and sent a school record-tying six wrestlers to the NCAA tournament. In just his second season at CSU, 1999-00, Effner led the Vikings to a 9-8-1 record, the program s first winning season in eight years. The Vikings have also been winners in the classroom under Effner's tutelage, finishing in the top 20 in the nation in grade point average in eight of the last nine seasons. The 2000 edition of the Vikings posted the school's highest academic ranking, placing seventh out of nearly 100 schools across the nation. Effner came to Cleveland State in 1998 after serving as the head coach at Army for nine years. While at West Point, Effner compiled an 87-42-5 record and never had a losing season. He led 17 Cadets to the NCAA tournament and his 87 dual meet wins are still the third-highest in the U.S. Military Academy's history. Effner's best season at Army came in 1989-90, when he led the Cadets to a 15-3-1 mark and a third-place finish in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association. Army would have three more seasons with 11 wins or more during Effner's tenure, including two seasons (91-92 and 93-94) in which he led the Cadets to a dozen wins. Before being named Army's head coach, Effner was an assistant coach at Army during the 1988-89 season, and was an assistant coach at Clemson from January 1987 to November 1988. Effner enjoyed a stellar wrestling career at Indiana State, capturing All-America honors twice and advancing to the NCAA Tournament three times at 142 pounds. He placed fifth in the nation as a senior in 1986 and sixth as a junior. His 128 victories stand third on the school's all-time list. Effner won a state championship in high school at 132 pounds in 1982 to cap off a perfect 35-0 season while at South Vigo in Terre Haute, Ind. Effner earned a bachelor's degree in industrial education from Indiana State in 1986 and he holds two master's degrees. Effner earned master's degrees in industrial education from Clemson in 1993 and Counseling & Education from Long Island in 1997. He and his wife, Lori, have two sons, Jason (26) and Marcus (21), and one daughter, Kayla Marie (16). The Effners reside in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Head coach Jack Effner has mentored 35 wrestlers in the NCAA Championships during his nine seasons at the helm of the Vikings. The Effner Coaching File Full Name: John Michael Effner Hometown: Terre Haute, Ind. Born: June 12, 1964 in Terre Haute Family: Married to Lori with two sons, Jason and Marcus, and a daughter, Kayla. Date Hired at CSU: May, 1998 Education South Vigo Terre Haute, Ind. Indiana State University B.S. Industrial Education, 1986 Clemson University Masters, Industrial Education, 1993 Long Island University Masters, Counseling & Education, 1997 Coaching Experience Head Coach: Cleveland State, 1998-Present Year W L T PCT 1998-99 6 8 2.375 1999-00 9 8 1.528 2000-01 4 13 0.235 2001-02 6 8 0.429 2002-03 13 6 0.684 2003-04 9 9 0.500 2004-05 4 15 0.211 2005-06 6 8 0.429 2006-07 10 5 0.666 CSU Totals 67 80 3.456 100th career victory on Feb. 19, 2000 Has coached 35 NCAA qualifiers Army, 1989-1998 Year W L T PCT 1989-90 15 3 1.789 1990-91 11 5 0.688 1991-92 12 5 0.705 1992-93 8 5 2.600 1993-94 12 4 0.750 1994-95 6 5 1.542 1995-96 7 4 1.625 1996-97 8 6 0.571 1997-98 8 5 0.625 Army Totals 87 42 5.649 Third most wins in Army history Coached 17 NCAA Qualifiers Assistant Coach: Army, 1988-89 Clemson, 1987-88 Wrestling Experience Indiana State, 1982-86 two-time All-American three-time NCAA qualifier at 142 lbs. placed fifth in the country as a senior Indiana State s Most Valuable Wrestler three consecutive years compiled 128 wins in college, third most in Indiana State history 2 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling Assistant Coaches Anthony Coleman Assistant Coach First Year Former CSU wrestler Anthony Coleman enters his first season as an assistant coach for the Vikings after spending last season as a graduate assistant coach. Prior to arriving at CSU, Coleman spent two years accumulating coaching experience at Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. As an assistant coach at Limestone during the 2005-06 season at Limestone, Coleman signed 15 student athletes and designed the "Mat Talk" seasonal newsletter which is still being used by the program today. He then joined the Viking coaching staff as a graduate assistant last season and was successful in signing 12 student athletes and developed a Sports Psychology Training Manual for Wresting. Coleman, who won 87 matches during his Viking career, was a two-time NCAA qualifier at 149 pounds as a junior in 2003, and at 141 pounds his senior year. He won 49 matches in those two seasons and scored one victory at the 2004 NCAA Championship. In addition, he earned CSU's Most Outstanding Wrestler Award as a redshirt freshman in 2001. Coleman won an Ohio state championship at Bellevue in 1999 and placed eighth at the high school nationals. He received a bachelor's degree in communication from Cleveland State in 2004 and is currently pursuing his master's in sports management at CSU. Chris Steadman Graduate Assistant Coach Stevan Mladenovic Assistant Coach Jason Effner Director of Wrestling Operations Julie Brough Assistant Athletic Trainer First Year First Year Third Year Second Year Chris Steadman is in his first year as a graduate assistant coach at his alma mater. Steadman returned to Cleveland State for the 2007-08 season after serving as the head wrestling coach at Eastlake North HIgh School for the previous six seasons (2000-06). A three-year member of the varsity team at Eastlake North, Steadman was a two-time MVP and placed fifth at the Ohio State Tournament. He finished his high school career with a 91-22 (.810) record. Steadman started and wrestled in the EWL Championships (2000-01) before graduating from Cleveland State with a teaching degree. Stevan Mladenovic is in his first season as an assistant coach on the Cleveland State wrestling staff. A two-time University National runner-up (1990, 1992), a four-time Yugoslavian national champion and a Junior World Silver Medalist in 1985, Mladenovic will be a huge asset to the coaching staff. He wrestled for 10 years for the Proleter European Club and placed first at 185 pounds for two years before moving to the United States. Mladenovic also wrestled for two years at Cuyahoga Community College (1991-93) before graduating with an Associate of Science and working toward an International Business degree at CSU. His coaching experience was gained as the assistant coach at Brecksville and as assistant coach of the National Junior Team Ohio 2006 and 2007 in Greco Roman style. Jason Effner is in his third year on the wrestling coaching staff and his second as Director of Wrestling Operations. Effner was a four-year starter at CSU from 2000-04, posting 64 wins at 157 and 165 pounds. He served as team captain as a senior and placed fourth in the EWL Tournament at 157, his highest finish at the league meet, and was named an NCAA alternate. Effner posted second place finishes at the CSU Open and the Oklahoma Gold Classic during his sophomore and junior campaigns. Effner, who placed fourth in the high school state tournament in 1999, is the oldest son of head coach Jack Effner. He graduated from Cleveland State in 2004 with a degree in industrial engineering and is currently working toward a degree in civil engineering at CSU. Effner resides in Garfield Heights, Ohio, and works as a project manager for Neshkin Construction Julie Brough is in her second year on the CSU athletic training staff, where she is responsible for the medical needs of the CSU men s soccer and wrestling teams. Brough came to CSU after spending three years as a graduate assistant trainer at Alabama A&M University. Prior to her stint at Alabama A&M, she was a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Wyoming in 2002. While an undergraduate at Wyoming from 1997-2002, she served as a student athletic trainer. Brough, who has been a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers Association since 2004, received a bachelor s degree in exercise and sport science from the University of Wyoming in 2002 and is currently pursuing her master s degree in computer science. She resides in Willowick, Ohio. www.csuvikings.com 3 3
2007-08 Outlook 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Cleveland State takes great pride in consistently competing on a national stage. Every year since 1965, at least one member of the Viking wrestling squad has advanced to the NCAA Championship. The tradition of excellence on the national level has continued with head coach Jack Effner at the head of the program, as the Vikings have sent 35 athletes to the national tournament during his nine years at CSU. Cleveland State returns two of its three NCAA qualifiers form a season ago, highlighted by three-time qualifier Ryan Hurley, as well as 285-pound competitor Rashard Goff, who has been to nationals two consecutive seasons. Mike Hurley and Marcus Effner have both been to nationals, but fell short last year, and will be working quite dilligently to return to the NCAA Championship this season. Following is a breakdown by weight class of how the Vikings will stack up this season. 125 RETURNING STARTER Ryan Riggs - Sr. 2006-07 Record: 12-14 KEY NEWCOMER Matt Reynolds - Fr. The presence of Matt Reynolds in the 125- pound class gives the Vikings a great one-two punch in the weight class, as both Reynolds and senior Ryan Riggs bring a great deal of talent to bear. After going 4-2 in EWL matches last season, Riggs has proven to be a solid competitor. Coach Effner looks forward to being able to alternate Riggs and Reynolds throughout the season, and predicts that the two will push each other considerably throughout the season. Reynolds won 95 matches at Marion Pleasant H.S., including a third place finish in the state as a senior and fourt place as a junior. 133 PROJECTED STARTER Josh Palivoda - Fr. KEY RETURNER David Armstrong 2006-07 Record: 15-12 KEY NEWCOMER Matt Waxman - So. Going into the 2007-08 season will be difficult without the benefit of being able to plug a Senior Ryan Riggs is slated to receive a majority of action at 125 pounds after winning 12 matches last season. former NCAA qualifier like David Armstrong into the lineup, as he will be sitting out the 2007-08 season. Fortunately, this problem will be lessened considerably with the presence of top recruit Josh Palivoda. Palivoda was a high school state champion in Ohio at Marysville H.S. last year, and will be not be alone in his quest for mat time with the Vikings as transfer Matt Waxman will be working hard to get back to speed after transferring from Ohio. 141 RETURNING STARTER Mike Hurley - Sr. 2006-07 Record: 20-11 KEY RETURNERS Antonio Nicholson - Jr. 2006-07 Record: 3-3 KEY NEWCOMERS Lawrence Cavello - Fr. TJ Chapplear - Fr. Senior Mike Hurley has been slowed by injuries throughout his career, but may be coming back into his own this year. He was close to earning a berth at nationals last season and will be fighting hard to make it back this year. A fierce competitor whose unorthodox style makes him a fan favorite, Hurley won 20 matches last season and was an NCAA qualifier as a sophomore. Antonio NIcholson is just about the opposite of Hurley in that he is very technical and disciplined. He has tremendous talent and will battle Hurley for the starting position, while Lawrence Cavello and TJ Chapplear will most likely redshirt this season. 149 RETURNING STARTER Ryan Hurley - Sr. 2006-07 Record: 28-13 * NCAA Qualifier * KEY RETURNERS Shaun Mitchell - So. 2006-07 Record: 3-12 Dan Castillo - So. 2006-07 Record: 1-4 KEY NEWCOMERS Thomas Schwartz - Fr. Tyler Young - Fr. William McCollie - Fr. Tim Vleck - Fr. Mike McLaughlin - Fr. Senior Ryan Hurley, who won a team-best 28 matches last season en route to the NCAA Championship for the third straight season, returns as the projected starter at CSU s deepest weight class. Hurley has just about done it all as a Viking, short of achieving All-America status as he was able to in high school. Shaun Mitchell and Dan Castillo are similar and solid wrestlers who will provide good depth at multiple weight classes throughout the season, in addition to pushing Hurley in practice. A slew of newcomers round out a packed 149 pound class as Thomas Schwartz, Tyler Young, William McCollie, Mike McLaughlin, and Tim Vleck will all most likely redshirt. 157 PROJECTED STARTER Robbie Michaels - Fr. KEY NEWCOMERS Dustin Doty - Fr. KEY LOSS Victer Crenshaw 2006-07 Record: 26-11 *NCAA Qualifier* Replacing an NCAA qualifer such as Victer Crenshaw is definitely a difficult task. Fortunately for the Vikings, redshirt freshman Robbie Michaels just may be poised for a break out year, after going 9-3 competing only in 4 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2007-08 Outlook open meets as an unattached athlete last season. A state runner up at Clyde H.S., Michaels holds records at his high school for career wins (181) and winning percentage (.942). Freshman Dustin Doty is redshirt candidate who will certainly help the team in practice, after placing second in the sectional championshio and third at the city championship as a senior at Toledo Start H.S. 165 RETURNING STARTER Marcus Effner - Jr. 2005-06 Record: 25-15 KEY RETURNERS Nate Kmetz - Jr. 2006-07 Record: 4-22 Junior Marcus Effner is back and poised to succeed in his bid to make it back to the NCAA Championship after falling short last season. A wiry, unorthodox type of wrestler, Effner posted a 25-15 mark last season, including a 5-1 mark in EWL competition. Junior Nate Kmetz has been thrust into many different weight classes throughout his Viking career, and this utility man has done well in everything that has been asked of him throughout. Kmetz may have only won four matches last season as he wrestled up at 174 pounds, but he continued to overachieve and was competitive in nearly all of his matches. Kmetz will battle Effner at practice and the two will continue to make each other better wrestlers. 174 PROJECTED STARTER JT Miller - Jr. KEY NEWCOMERS Caleb Kennedy - Fr. Gered Tolson - Jr. JT Miller, who is n his fourth year with the Vikings, has paid his dues wrestling at multiple weight classes in the past. He should not disappoint given this chance to start at 174 pounds this year after taking last season to redshirt. Freshman Caleb Kennedy has a lot to learn but will battle for a spot in the Viking lineup this season, while transfer Gerred Tolson is a likely redshirt. Kennedy won 101 matches in his high school career and placed second in the state as a senior, while Tolson helped lead Padua to four league championships during his tenure as a Bruin. He also placed second in the state as a senior. 184 RETURNING STARTER Chris Hahn - Jr. 2006-07 Record 15-7 KEY RETURNERS Benny Balogh - So. 2006-07 Record: 7-11 KEY NEWCOMERS Derek Cummins - Fr. KEY LOSS David Gilkey 2006-07 Record: 17-20 Junior Chris Hahn enters the season as the front-runner for the starting nod at 184- pounds. His potential is great, as evidenced by his near miss in a bid to make it to nationals last season, coupled with a strong finish to the year after securing a starting spot on the team. Challenging Hahn for the starting spot at 184 will be sophomore Benny Balogh and freshman Derek Cummins. Balogh is short and stocky, using his frame and low center of gravity to his advantage, as he is hard to score on. He went 7-11 last season. Cummins has already made an impression on his teammates during the preseason, garnering the nickame The Bear due to his relentless nature. Cummins will push both Hahn and Balogh for a position on the mat after tallying a 145-34 career record at Lincoln H.S. and placing eighth in the state as a senior. 197 PROJECTED STARTER Alek Hughes - Fr. Freshman Alek Hughes will have to be a quick learner to the ways of collegiate wrestling as the only option at 197 pounds for CSU this season. A state runner-up in high school, Hughes is a dangerous opponent who forces his opponents to go hard the whole round, and physically breaks down those opponents who are unable to do so. Hughes went a combined 140-30 at Seneca East H.S., including a 45-3 mark as a senior. 285 RETURNING STARTER Rashard Goff - Jr. 2006-07 Record: 26-17 * NCAA Qualifier * KEY RETURNER Jeff Schuller - Jr. 2006-07 Record: 3-3 KEY NEWCOMERS Eric Schwartz - Fr. Junior and two-time NCAA qualifier Rashard Goff highlights a position of strength for the Vikings. Goff has been one of CSU s top grapplers over the last two seasons, going 50-35 during that time with eight pins. He was third at the EWL Championships last season after a second place showing his freshman year. Jeff Schuller will provide good depth at the heavyweight position. However, there is always the chance that he could be called to serve the country once more, as he has put his wrestling career on hold in the past to serve tours of duty overseas while at CSU. At 270 pounds, Eric Schwartz is bigger than many at the 285 pound class, but he brings a unique blend of speed and agility that makes him a tough competitor. He helped Clyde H.S. to a third place finish at the state tournament lby finishing third as a senior. Wrestling Roster Breakdown By Eligibility Freshmen - 15 Lawrence Cavello TJ Chapplear Derek Cummins Dustin Doty Alek Hughes Caleb Kennedy William McCollie Mike McLaughlin Robbie Michels Josh Palivoda Matt Reynolds Eric Schwartz Thomas Schwartz Tim Vlcek Tyler Young Sophomores - 4 Benny Balogh Dan Castillo Shaun Mitchell Matt Waxman Juniors - 8 Marcus Effner Rashard Goff Chris Hahn Nate Kmetz JT Miller AntonioNicholson Jeff Schuller Gerred Tolson Seniors - 4 David Armstrong Mike Hurley Ryan Hurley Ryan Riggs Pronunciation Guide Balogh....................BAY-low Kmetz......................Mets Schuller...................SHOE-ler Vlcek....................Vill-check www.csuvikings.com 5
2007-08 Vikings 2007-08 Viking Wrestling David Armstrong Senior 133 Cleveland, Ohio Collinwood HS ARMSTRONG S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 15 12 1 0 5 2005-06 20 14 1 0 3 2004-05 10 24 0 1 1 TOTAL 45 50 2 1 9 Dan Castillo Sophomore 149 Perrysburg, Ohio Perrysburg HS Scouting David Armstrong Armstrong is quick and combines great balance with the uncanny ability to come out of a scramble on top. He is fundamentally sound and lives and breathes wrestling, and replacing him in the lineup will be difficult as he redshirts this season. 2006-07 - Junior Season Won 15 matches but fell short in bid to return to the national meet after 4th place finish at EWL Championship finished second at CSU Open after going 3-1 (12/16) won all three matches at Purdue Duals against wrestlers from Appalachian State, Eastern Illinois, and Purdue (1/6) went 3-0 at Ashland Duals (1/21). 2005-06 - Sophomore Season Won a team-high two matches at NCAA Championships, defeating North Carolina's Jared Royer, 14-7, and Eastern Michigan's Phillip Plowman, 7-6...finished third at Eastern Wrestling League Championship and clinched NCAA berth with fall over Seth Lisa of West Virginia...posted 20-14 record, including three wins by major decision and one by pin...won five of six matches and placed third at the Slippery Rock Open (11/5). 2004-05 - Freshman Season Went 10-24 in his first season, wrestling at both 133 and 141 pounds...went 3-2 at the Slippery Rock Open, finishing fourth...registered a 15-0 tech fall over John Rooney of Slippery Rock at the Kent State Open...earned a 17-5 major decision over Mike Pierce of Kent State in his first dual meet start. Two-time state qualifier at Collinwood...placed fifth in the state as a junior, and qualified his senior year by winning the district...district qualifier as a freshman and sophomore. Born Aug. 7, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio...son of Bennie Lewis and David Armstrong, Sr...honor roll student in high school...criminology major. Benny Balogh Sophomore 184 Parma, Ohio Valley Forge HS Scouting Benny Balogh After an inconsistent freshman season where he received competition at 197 pounds, Balogh will compete for a spot at 184 pounds this season. At 5 4, he wrestles very low to the to his opponents and his strength allows him to win the inside battles. His compact build also enables him to easily score takedows and makes it hard for his opponents to score on him. 2006-07 - Freshman Season Went 7-11 in rookie season, wrestling at 197 pounds wins included one by major decision, five by decision and one forfeit began season as starter at 197 pounds winner in first collegiate action, going 2-1 at Eastern Michigan Open (11/4) winner in first dual meet action as Viking (vs. John Carroll, 11/21). Three-time district qualifier...posted 102-32 individual record...went 37-7 and placed at the district championship his senior year...also earned three letters in football and one in track & field. Born Jan. 8, 1988 in Cleveland...son of Ray and Sharon Balogh...has one brother, Andrew...active member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes...psychology major. BALOGH S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 7 11 0 0 1 Scouting Dan Castillo Castillo is a hard working wrestler who takes pride in everything he does on the mat. He will provide good depth at multiple weight classes. After redshirting last year, he will be working hard to earn a spot in the starting lineup. 2006-07 Redshirt Season Competed solely unattached in open meets, going 1-4 with one pin. 2005-06 - Freshman Season Competed in 15 matches at 141 and 149 pounds wrestled twice at the CSU Open (12/18) earned the starting nod at 149 in CSU's 31-6 win over John Carroll on Nov. 22. Four-time letterwinner in wrestling, competing at 135 and 140 pounds tallied 169 takedowns as a junior, the most in school history team won league championship his junior season and sectional championship as a junior and senior. Born Dec. 13, 1986 in Perrysburg, Ohio...son of Adam Castillo and Lydia Medina...has two brothers and three sisters...civil engineering major. CASTILLO S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2005-06 0 15 0 0 0 Lawrence Cavello Freshman 141 Willard, Ohio Willard HS Scouting Lawrence Cavello One of several highly talented newcomers to the program, Cavello will likely redshirt this season as he develops his abilities and adjusts to collegiate wrestling. 6 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2007-08 Vikings Went 43-8 as a senior at Willard, finishing fourth at the Division II Ohio State Meet compiled 167-30 career record, most wins in school history won 47 matches as a junior for highest single season total, and finished 3rd at states also holds school records in most team points and pins (77) three-time Northern Ohio League (NOL) Champ, two-time district champion earned 11 of a possible 12 varsity letters in wrestling, football and track & field two-time All-NOL linebacker second team competed in pole vault on track team, posting career best of 13' in event. Born Aug. 19, 1988 in Willard, Ohio son of Rob and Beth Cavello has one sister, Holly...3.2 cumulative GPA undecided on a major. TJ Chappelear Freshman 141 Raymond, Ohio Indian Lake HS Scouting TJ Chappelear TJ is a likely redshirt candidate as he begins his first year with the Vikings. A good student and wrestler, he will continue to develop his skills throughout the next year. Compiled 94-29 career record two-time league and sectional champion, two-time league and sectional runner-up two-time state qualifier earned two varsity letters in soccer as well as four letters in wrestling. Born Mar. 12, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio son of Marla George and Jon Chapplear aspires to run own psychology clinic honor roll student...psychology major. Derek Cummins Freshman 184 Marengo, Ohio Cardington Lincoln HS Scouting Derek Cummins Derek Cummins will push returnees Chris Hahn and Benny Balogh for the starting position at 184. According to Coach Effner, there simply is no quit in Cummins, which certainly explains his nickname, The Bear. Despite being new to the college game Cummins will be called upon to contribute right away. Compiled a 145-34 career record, including 45-5 mark senior year. 8th in state senior year at Ohio Division III placed seventh in state junior year while amassing 38-12 record member of football team all four years as defensive/offensive lineman. Born Nov. 9, 1987 in Delaware, Ohio son of Jeff and Trudy Cummins has three younger brothers member of National Honor Society, Trash Bash, and Adopt a Highway...physical therapy major. Dustin Doty Freshman 157 Toledo, Ohio Toledo Start HS Scouting Dustin Doty Doty, in his freshman season with the Vikings, will likely redshirt. He will help the team a great deal in practice. He has work to do before he can be a proficient collegiate wrestler, but he is a hard worker who is up to the challenge. Helped team to 10-1 dual record in senior season second in sectional championship and third at city championship senior year earned three varsity letters in wrestling two time member, Ohio Junior Olympic team. Born Nov. 13, 1988 in Toledo, Ohio son of Tracy Akers member of National Honor Society honor roll student all four years... accounting major. Marcus Effner Junior 165 Garfield Hts., Ohio Garfield Hts. HS Scouting Marcus Effner A 2005 NCAA qualifier, Effner is a hard worker on the mat and has the mental toughness and competitiveness to defeat opponents who may be stronger and faster. He has the ability to win every scramble and to work out of tough situations. Effner looks to maintain the momentum built up after a very strong finish to last season where he came up just short in his bid to make it back to the NCAA Tournament. 2006-07 - Sophomore Season Went 25-15, good for fourth in individual Viking wins placed third at EWL Championship, going 5-1 at 165, narrowly missing selection into the NCAA Tournament started slow but ended season by winning six of his final eight matches one of two Vikings to win matches against West Virginia in dual meet action, scoring a 6-4 decision over Eric Connolly (2/19) tied for second on team with 6 pins. 2005-06 - Redshirt Season Gained redshirt status after suffering seasonending knee injury finished with a 5-2 record... won first four matches of the season en route to a fourth place finish at the Slippery Rock Open...scored a fall in his last match of the season over Ohio State's Steve Sommer. 2004-05 - Freshman Season Went 18-18 and was voted into the NCAA championships as a wild card after finishing fifth at the EWL Championship at 157 pounds...named EWL Wrestler of the Week after going 3-0 at the Wendy's Duals at Ashland...finished first at the Kent State Open. Went 42-3 en route to a state championship at 145 for Garfield Heights under coach Mike Arnold...finished eighth at high school nationals and was ranked 10th nationally in his weight class...career record of 122-33...placed sixth in the state as a junior...four-year letter winner...plain Dealer Best of the Best award winner...first team all-conference. Born Jan. 30, 1986 in Terre Haute, Ind...son of Lori and Jack Effner...is the second member of the Effner family to wrestle for his father...has an older brother, Jason, and a younger sister, Kayla...criminal justice major. EFFNER S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 25 15 6 0 1 2005-06 5 2 1 0 0 2004-05 18 18 4 0 0 TOTAL 48 35 11 0 1 www.csuvikings.com 7
2007-08 Vikings 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Rashard Goff Junior 285 Brandon, Fla. Brandon H.S. GOFFS CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 26 17 3 0 3 2005-06 24 18 5 0 0 TOTAL 50 35 8 0 3 Alek Hughes Freshman 197 Bellevue, Ohio Seneca East H.S. Scouting Rashard Goff One of the two returning Viking NCAA qualifiers from last year, Goff will attempt to make his third straight appearance in the tournament. As a mid-sized heavyweight, Goff takes great pride in his physical strength which is key to his successes. Chris Hahn Junior 184 Minerva, Ohio Minerva HS Scouting Alek Hughes Much will be asked of Hughes, who enters his rookie season with the Vikings as the projected starter in the 197 pound class. Very talented overall, Hughes is a dangerous and aggressive wrestler who breaks down his opponents by his sheer relentlessness. 2006-07 - Sophomore Season Voted into the NCAA Championship as a wild card selection after placing 3rd at the EWL Championships at 285...came back from first round loss to Joe Fendone of Edinboro at the EWL Championship to score a pair of tough victories for third place finish, including a win over Fendone in the consolation bracket first round winner at NCAA before losing to eventual winner, Cole Konrad of Minnesota in the second round went 1-2 overall at NCAAs second on team in victories with 26. 2005-06 - Freshman Season Won a match in the NCAA tournament, defeating Matthew Weight of Illinois, 4-2...finished second at the Eastern Wrestling League championship, losing by just one point in the final bout...posted 24-18 record, including a 7-2 mark against EWL opponents... led team with five pins...his 24 wins were the second most on the team...captured third-team All-Rookie honors from Amateur Wrestling News...pinned Joe Zimmer of Mercyhurst in 34 seconds...pinned Eastern Michigan s Timothy Wood in 54 seconds...won 11 of last 13 matches. 2004-05 - Redshirt Season Went 15-8 with seven pins in open competition. Won two state championships at 215 lbs. at Brandon (FL)...went 49-1 his senior year...posted a career record of 121-9...guided Brandon to team state championships in his junior and senior seasons...earned three letters in football. Born Dec. 31, 1985 in Lakeland, Florida...son of Albezine and George Goff...both parents teach at Brandon...has an older brother, George...public safety management major. Scouting Chris Hahn Chris is as strong mentally as anyone on the team and simply knows the sport inside and out. He has a knack for winning big matches and has won at the national level. He hopes to carry a strong finish to last season into this year, and will compete for a spot at 184 pounds. 2006-07 - Freshman Season Selected as alternate for 2007 NCAA Championship after finishing fourth at 197 at the EWL Championships won eight of final 11 matches, including a seven-match win streak tied for team lead with five wins by major decision tallied pins in consecutive competitions against Pitt and Lock Haven that helped lead team to a pair of dual meet wins. 2005-06 - Redshirt Season Sat out after transferring from Kent State. Won national championship as a senior and three consecutive state championships after placing sixth as a freshman...posted 146-11 career record and was named wrestler of the year in Stark County...also a second team allstate selection in football. Born Dec. 23, 1984 in Minerva, Ohio...son of John and Faith Hahn...has one brother, Johnathan and one sister, Larissa...criminology major. HAHN S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 15 7 4 2 5 8 www.csuvikings.com Was runner up at Division III Ohio State Championship at 189 lbs senior year, finishing with 45-3 record 140-30 career record third place finisher at states junior year at 171, finishing with 54 wins member of football and track teams all-state middle linebacker. Born Feb. 15, 1989 in Willard, Ohio son of Tad and Tami Hughes has two younger siblings, Nick and Emily hobbies include riding BMX civil engineering major. Mike Hurley Senior 141 Akron, Ohio St. Vincent- St. Mary HS Scouting Mike Hurley Hurley's unpredictable, fast-paced style is very unorthodox, but it makes him a crowd favorite. He has a competitive drive matched by very few and has a knack for coming out on top in every scramble. He has had bad luck with injuries in the past but hopes to provide a healthy senior year for the Vikings. 2006-07 - Junior Season Posted highest ever career win total, notching 20 victories on the year Placed sixth at EWL championships, going 1-2 won five of six matches against top competition at Penn State Open (12/3) win by decision against Pittsburgh gave Vikings the lead on its way to win in first EWL action of the season (1/24). 2005-06 - Sophomore Season Qualified for NCAA Championship after finishing third at 141 pounds in the EWL
2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2007-08 Vikings Championship...went 14-17 with three pins...started at 141 in every EWL dual meet. 2004-05 - Freshman Season Went 13-9 before being sidelined due to injury...finished third at the Kent State open after going 3-1 at 141. 2003-04 - Redshirt Season Won 13 matches participating unattached in only open competition. Three-time high school All-American...a fourtime state finalist...won the state championship as a senior and was second as a junior and sophomore..finished second in the high school nationals during his senior year...a four-time Ohio national team member. Born Jan. 6, 1983 in Akron...son of Pam and Mick Hurley...brother, Ryan, is a junior on the CSU wrestling team...has one sister, Katie...communication major. MIKE HURLEY S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 20 12 3 2 2 2005-06 14 17 3 1 1 2004-05 13 9 1 1 1 TOTAL 47 38 7 4 4 Ryan Hurley Senior 149 Akron, Ohio St. Vincent- St. Mary HS Scouting Ryan Hurley Hurley is very quick and explosive and has good balance, while having a knack for scoring at opportune times. He has the athletic ability to wrestle at a high level, coupled with a competitive nature that makes him tough to beat. 2006-07 - Junior Season Qualified for NCAA Championship for third straight year won first match at NCAAs in dominating form against Millersville's Cody Becker before losing two very close contests to be eliminated from the competition nationally ranked early in season after 9-1 start EWL wrestler of the week (1/22) won the Ashland Open to become the first Viking to win an inseason tournament wrestled every match of season at 149 except for one match at 157, a victory over John Carroll's John Jurczak (11/21). 2005-06 - Sophomore Season Voted into the NCAA Championship as a wild card selection...finished fourth at the Ashland Open (11/19)...placed fifth at the EWL Championship...wrestled every match of the season at 149 pounds. 2004-05 - Freshman Season NCAA qualifier at 149 pounds, going 2-2 with a pin...finished third in the EWL Tournament with a 3-1 record...5-1 in EWL dual meets...finished second at the Kent State open with a pair of major decisions. 2003-04 - Redshirt Season Redshirted to fulfill initial NCAA eligibility requirements. Two-time high school All-American...four-time Ohio National Team member...won the state championship as a sophomore, and placed in the top five three other times...finished seventh at the high school nationals as a senior. Born June 20, 1984 in Akron...son of Pam and Mick Hurley...brother, Mike, is a junior on the CSU wrestling team...has a younger sister, Katie...communication major. RYAN HURLEY S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 28 13 4 3 3 2005-06 9 18 1 1 1 2004-05 21 19 3 0 3 TOTAL 58 50 8 4 7 Caleb Kennedy Freshman 174 Akron, Ohio Manchester H.S. Scouting Caleb Kennedy Very talented and successful on the high school level, Kennedy will be thrust into competition right away as he battles for a starting role in the 174 pound weight class. Won 101 career matches including 44-4 mark as a senior finished second in state at Division III level senior year State qualifier as junior three time letter winner in football, four time letter winner in wrestling Born May 12, 1989 in Akron, Ohio son of Don and Ruth Kennedy youngest amongst five siblings, with three brothers and two sisters member of National Honor Society...physical therapy major. Nate Kmetz Junior 165 Mainesville, Ohio Moeller H.S. Scouting Nate Kmetz Kmetz is a fierce competitor and an overachiever who wrestles with a lot of energy. He goes hard every second on the mat and will provide depth for CSU in the middle and upper weight classes. 2006-07 - Sophomore Season Won four matches while splitting time between the 165 and 174 pound weight classes recorded first win of season at Michigan State Open at 165 (11/12) despite low victory total was competitive in nearly every match he competed in. 2005-06 - Freshman Season Finished 6-11 competing in just open competition...won three decisions at the Ashland Open (11/19)...recorded his lone pin in 2:47 at the Buffalo Open (12/30) Two-time state alternate...twice named to the Cincinnati all star team...team captain and MVP as a senior after leading the team in takedowns...helped team to a 12-2 record, league, sectional and district championship and a fourth place showing at state his senior season. Born Feb. 10, 1987 in Euclid, Ohio...son of Mike and Nina Kmetz...has one sister, Jessica, and one brother, Lukas...business major. NATE KMETZ S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 4 22 0 0 1 2005-06 6 11 1 0 1 TOTAL 10 33 1 0 2 www.csuvikings.com 9
2007-08 Vikings 2007-08 Viking Wrestling William McCollie Freshman 149 Bedford, Ohio Warrensville Scouting William McCollie In his first year with the Vikings, McCollie is expected to redshirt but looks forward to a year of developing his skill-set for the collegiate level. Won 88 matches despite missing entire freshman season due to injury state qualifier as a senior with a 37-14 record...conference wrestler of the year sectional champ senior year sectional runner-up junior year. Born May 30, 1989 in Cleveland, Ohio son of Tammy Freeman and William F. McCollie Jr.undecided on a major. Mike McLaughlin Freshman 149 Rocky River, Ohio St. Edward Scouting Mike McLaughlin McLaughlin hopes to contribute in any way he can after a year away from wrestling. He brings a strong desire for success in his first year at Cleveland State. Won 76 career matches, but was injured for senior season after 4-2 start that year sixth place finisher at Ohio Division I state meet as a junior district champ junior year team MVP sophomore year and team pin leader in same season. Born July 14, 1987 in Fairview, Ohio son of Mike McLaughlin, Senior, and Janet Haller has one brother, Jason, and two sisters, Amber and Shannon older brother Jason competed as a Viking...member of Student Ambassador program...criminology major. Rob Michaels Freshman 157 Clyde, Ohio Clyde Scouting Rob Michaels A redshirt freshman, Michaels is expected to contribute in a big way after showing flashes of brilliance in open competition last year. His height gives advantages of leverage and reach that he will use to exploit his opponents this season. He has been well coached throughout his career and wrestled against top competition in high school. 2006-07 - Redshirt Season Redshirted to maintain four years of NCAA eligibility competed solely unattached in open competition, showing tremendous promise by going 9-3 won five of six matches at CSU Open to finish fifth overall at 157 pounds. Finished second in the state at 145 pounds his senior year, posting a 39-1 record...holds school career records for wins (181), team points (1,213) and winning percentage (.942)...won three district championships and two conference championships...earned two letters in football and was named All-State honorable mention his senior year... also lettered in baseball. Born Oct. 19, 1987 in Pomona, Calif...son of Rod and Brenda Michaels...undecided major.. JT Miller Junior 174 Garfield Hts., Ohio Garfield Heights Scouting JT Miller A more experienced Miller is expected to challenge for the starting 174 pound slot this year. He is really catching on and becoming more of a technician with regards to his wrestling form, and looks forward to a successful season after redshirting last year. 2006-07 Redshirt Season Went 3-2 solely unattached in open competition all three wins were pins. 2005-06 - Sophomore Season Posted a 6-14 record at 174 pounds...notched two pins, with one coming at the Nittany Lion Open (12/4) and the other at the Buffalo Open (12/30). 2004-05 - Freshman Season Went 2-11 at both 165 and 174 pounds...tallied a pin over Tyler Vaughn of Buffalo at the Brockport/Oklahoma Classic. Qualified for state finals with a 33-9 record as a senior...a four-year letterer winner...second team all-conference as a sophomore. Born Aug. 11, 1985 in Cleveland...son of Sheila Miller, who attended CSU, and grandson of Ruth Miller...father of twin boys...has five brothers and a sister...marketing major. MILLER S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2005-06 6 14 2 0 1 2004-05 2 11 1 0 1 TOTAL 8 25 3 0 2 Shaun Mitchell Sophomore 149 Toledo, Ohio Libbey HS Scouting Shaun Mitchell Mitchell brings a disciplined wrestling style to the table and has a strong competitive drive as he looks to contribute in a packed 149-pound weight class. He may be needed to wrestle up to 157 as well. 2006-07 - Freshman Season Won three matches in rookie season competed mainly in open competitions. Holds school record for wins (92)...three-time district champion and two-time sectional champion at 140 pounds...named first-team all-city and team s Most Valuable Wrestler as a senior...also lettered in football. Born May 31, 1986 in Toledo...son of Rick Zohoury and Tina Mitchell...has one brother, Ricky, and one sister, Shayne...honor roll student in high school...served in U.S. National Guard...physical education major. 10 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2007-08 Vikings Antonio Nicholson Junior 141 Solon, Ohio Solon Scouting Antonio Nicholson Highly talented, Nicholson is expected to challenge 2005-06 NCAA qualifier Mike Hurley for the starting spot at 141. His disciplined highly technical approach is a big factor in his ability to come out on top. Finished third in the state tournament as a senior 91-35 career record graduated holding school record for escapes in single season with 51 placed at every tournament that he participated in...honor roll student. Born Aug. 1, 1986, son of Sheena Williams and Oscar Nicholson has four brothers and one sister cousin to Cleveland Browns TE Kellen Winslow brother Anthony wrestles for Bowling Green criminology and political science double major. Josh Palivoda Freshman 133 Raymond, Ohio Marysville Scouting Josh Palivoda The prize recruit of the Class of 2011, Palivoda is expected to step in and start immediately at 133 pounds. He continues the family tradition at CSU, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle. Capped off brilliant 46-1 senior season by winning the 130-pound title at Division I Ohio state championship school record in career wins with 156, and most tournament individual championships Four-time state qualifier and honorable mention pick as high school All- American senior year went 42-6 as junior, finishing fifth at the state meet. Born Jan. 31, 1989 in Lakenheath, England son of Paul and Tory Palivoda has one sister, Casey uncle Joe and father Paul both wrestled for CSU undecided on a major. Matt Reynolds Freshman 125 Marion, Ohio Marion Pleasant Scouting Matt Reynolds Matt will attempt to contribute right away at 125, challenging fifth-year senior Ryan Riggs for the starting spot. Reynolds has tons of potential and a great attitude and with more practice and experience, he will begin to realize what he is capable of. Winner of 95 matches against only 23 losses finished fourth in state as junior at 112 and third at 119 as a senior sat out freshman season due to injury sectional and district champion as junior and senior three time letter winner volunteer with Red Cross. Born Sept. 1, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii son of Sony Dawson and Mitchell Reynolds has two brothers, Riki and Perry, and a sister, Brenna business major. Ryan Riggs Senior 125 Massillon, Ohio Perry HS Scouting Ryan Riggs Ryan Riggs returns for his second season as the starter at 125 pounds. The son of a high school wrestling coach, Riggs is well conditioned, as well as fundamentally sound on the mat. 2006-07 - Junior Season Notched 11 victories as starter at 125 pounds, which included 10 by decision and one pin came back to place fifth at EWL Championships after losing first two matches 4-2 in EWL matches gave team the lead against WVU in dual meet action with 5-1 win, one of only two Vikings to win matches in that competition (2/19). 2005-06 - Sophomore Season Recorded a 4-4 record in open competition...pinned King College s Brandon Marthinsen at the Ashland Open (11/19)...also scored two double-digit decisions at the Ashland Open. 2004-05 - Freshman Season Went 6-6 competing in open competition. 2003-04 - Redshirt Season Redshirted to maintain four years of eligibility. Finished second in the Beast of the East tournament as a senior, along with being a threetime state championship qualifier...also earned double All-American honors at the Cadet Nationals in Fargo, N.D. Born May 25, 1984 in Akron...son of Amanda Daugherty and Dave Riggs...has two sisters and a brother...art major. RIGGS CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 12 14 1 0 0 2005-06 6 6 1 0 2 2004-05 4 4 0 0 1 TOTAL 20 24 1 0 3 Jeff Schuller Junior 285 Monroeville, Ohio Monroeville HS Scouting Jeff Schuller Schuller is in his second year at CSU following a stint in the US Marine Corps. His maturity and physical stamina make him tough to beat in the 285 pound weight class. He is fearless on the mat as a decorated veteran of the battlefields of Iraq. 2006-07 - Freshman Season Went 3-3 with one pin in limited action competed mainly in open competitions. Won 103 career matches and set the school record for pins...also letter in football, where he helped the team win a conference championship as an all-conference defensive lineman. Born July 1, 1980 in Willard, Ohio...son of Jeff and Cindy Schuller...has one brother, Alex...criminology and Middle East studies major. SCHULLER S CAREER RECORD Year W L Falls TF Major 2006-07 3 3 1 0 0 www.csuvikings.com 11
2007-08 Vikings 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Eric Schwartz Freshman 285 Clyde, Ohio Clyde H.S. Gerred Tolson Junior 174 North Royalton, Ohio Padua Matt Waxman Sophomore 133 Solon, Ohio Solon H.S. Scouting Eric Schwartz Despite being on the heavy end at 270 pounds, Schwartz is quick and agile and will provide a challenge to two-time NCAA qualifier Rashard Goff for the starting 285 pound slot. He has plenty of tools which enable him to win using different approaches for different opponents. Compiled 151-43 career record, including a 47-2 mark as a senior third place finisher at state tournament as senior at 215 pounds, helping team to fourth place finish earned four varsity letters in wrestling, three in football, and one in track All-State Ohio Division III linebacker as junior. Born May 11, 1988 in Sandusky, Ohio son of Nathan and Melanie Schwartz brother Thomas is a freshman on the CSU wrestling team member of 2006 Ohio State football team 3.36 cumulative GPA...business administration major. Thomas Schwartz Freshman 149 Clyde, Ohio Clyde H.S. Scouting Thomas Schwartz Another newcomer to a packed 149 pound class, Schwartz is expected to redshirt in his first year with the Vikings. His success in high school bodes well for the future, and will help make everyone better in practice. Compiled 134-31 career record at 140 and 152 pounds state qualifier with a 41-7 mark as a senior two-time district and sectional champion four-year member of football team, playing defensive back and wide receiver, helping team to state final four in 2006. Born Aug. 1, 1989 in Bamberg, Germany son of Nathan and Melanie Schwartz brother Eric is a freshman on CSU wrestling team nursing major. Scouting Gerred Tolson Tolson is expected to redshirt this year in order to fulfill academic requirements, but will help to push Miller and Kennedy in practice. An unexpected addition to the team after transferring over from Mercyhurst, Tolson's competitive drive will bode well for future competitions. Earned three varsity letters second in state as a senior and district champion helped team to four straight league championships during high school career Avon Lake Invitational champion as a junior. Born Oct. 20, 1986 in Rocky River, Ohio son of Ray and Andrea Tolson has two siblings, Justin and Alexandrea father attended CSU recently certified as a personal trainer...exercise science and sports management major. Tim Vlcek Freshman 149 Jonesboro, Ga. Henry County Scouting Tim Vlcek A likely redshirt in the 149 weight class, Vlcek enters his first year as a Viking looking forward to contribute any way he can, whether in practice or as an active participant in matches. Finished first in the state of Georgia at 152 pounds as a senior, going 47-2 state runnerup as a junior career record of 142-27. Born October 11, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio son of Denise Horning and Mike Vlcek two older brothers, Chris and Mike, and one sister, Gabby both parents attended CSU graduated with a 4.2 cumulative GPA...nursing major. Scouting Matt Waxman After transferring from Ohio University, Waxman is working to get back into wrestling shape at CSU. A tough and hard-nosed wrestler, he is not afraid of hard work and certainly will be doing all the things that he needs to do to contribute to this team. Was a four-year letterman at 135 pounds barely missed qualification for state championships as a senior. Born Aug. 30, 1986 in Mayfield, Ohio son of Brad and Leslie Waxman has three older brothers and one younger sister earned a 3.3 cumulative GPA...finance major. Tyler Young Freshman 149 Republic, Ohio Seneca East Scouting Tyler Young In his first year with the Vikings, Young is expected to redshirt as he develops his abilities for competition at the collegiate level. Three-time varsity letter winner two-time district qualifier Finished with 34-12 record in senior season 94-52 overall high school record also earned two varsity letters in football and three in baseball all-conference in wrestling and baseball as a senior. Born Aug. 23, 1989 in Tiffin, Ohio son of Jeff and Carla Young has a younger brother, Kole active in community service nursing major. 12 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2006-07 in Review The 2006-07 wrestling season saw Cleveland State continue to improve, as the Vikings went from a 6-8 dual meet competition in 2005-06 to 10-5 record in 2006-2007. The Vikings sent six wrestlers to the semifinal round of the EWL tournament, while three wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Championships. Here is a look back at the 2006-07 wrestling campaign. Vikings Finish 7-2 in Non-League The Non-EWL portion of the schedule was where the Vikings were able to experience plenty of successes, as they got the ball rolling with a resounding 38-3 victory over John Carroll following tournaments at Eastern Michigan, Michigan State, and Ashland. The win over the Blue Streaks featured three pins and two major decisions After competing at the Penn State Open, the Vikings returned home to host the CSU Open on Dec. 16 in Woodling Gym. The tournament showcased the strengths of the team for the present and future, as Victer Crenshaw was an individual winner at 157 pounds, and five other Vikings placed in the top five. After another trip to Evanston, Ill. for the Midlands Tourney, the Vikings were back home to face Kent State, where they dropped a 29-9 decision to the Golden Flashes. However, the Vikings went on a tear following that setback, losing only one time the rest of the way during the nonconference schedule. Mike Hurley was one of five CSU wrestlers to post at least 20 wins last season David Armstrong and Crenshaw led the team through this stretch, going a combined 13-1 as the Vikings earned decisions over Appalachian State, (25-18), Eastern Illinois, (32-12), Eastern Michigan, (18-15), Air Force, (23-10), Ashland, (35-10), and Ohio, (24-12). The lone CSU loss came at the hands of Purdue during the Purdue Duals (1/6). Crenshaw was named the EWL Wrestler of the Week during this stretch as he posted a perfect 7-0 record. Vikings Go 3-3 In EWL Duals The EWL season started with a win over Pittsburgh for the second straight year, as Chris Hahn showcased his skills in leading the team to a 21-12 victory with a pin at 197 pounds on Jan. 24. Hahn would repeat the trick in his next Cleveland State NCAA Qualifiers 149 - Ryan Hurley 157 - Victer Crenshaw 285 - Rashard Goff bout to secure a win against Lock Haven on Feb. 2, to help the Vikings to an 18-16 victory. CSU dropped a pair of duals against Bloomsburg, 18-13, and league power Edinboro, 33-6, before pinning a loss on Clarion on Feb. 11 in a meet which featured five pins by Viking wrestlers. The Vikings then dropped the season finale on the road against West Virginia, 24-12 on Feb. 18. Three Capture NCAA Tournament Berths Every March since 1965, the wrestling team represents Cleveland State on a national stage at the NCAA Tournament, and the 2006-07 Vikings made sure to keep CSU on the wrestling map. The Vikings sent three wrestlers to the national tournament, with Ryan Hurley and Rashard Goff making their third and second straight appearances, respectively, and Crenshaw appearing at the national tournament for his first time in his career. Hurley and Goff each went 1-1 on the first day before losing hard fought bouts in the consolation rounds, while Crenshaw bowed out early going 0-2 on the first day. Hurley Leads Team Hurley was the CSU Varsity C Wrestler of the year, as he paced the team with a career and team high 28 victories. He was consistent throughout the year from start to Ryan Hurley was one of three CSU grapplers to qualify for the NCAA Championship and led the squad with 28 wins. finish, including a 9-1 start which helped Hurley earn a national ranking. Hurley fought hard in making it to nationals after a second round loss in the EWL Tournament put him in the consolation bracket. He went on to win the consolation bracket and third place in the tournament, securing a wild-card bid to the national meet. Crenshaw Breaks Out Sophomore Victer Crenshaw had a breakout season in 2006-07 after going 26-11, as he made the NCAA Championships for the first time and improved markedly over his freshman season which saw him win 20 bouts. He was an individual winner at the CSU Open and was able to earn his wild-card berth in the NCAA tournament despite a fifth place finish at the EWL Championship. 2007 NCAA Team Results 1. Minnesota 98.0 2. Iowa State 88.5 3. Missouri 80.0 4. Northwestern 71.5 5. Oklahoma State 69.0 6. Michigan 62.0 7. Hofstra 60.5 8. Iowa 57.0 9. Edinboro 56.0 10. Ohio State 54.5 20. Pittsburgh 30.0 28. West Virginia 21.0 33. Lock Haven 15.5 37. Bloomsburg 10.5 t-49. Cleveland State 3.0 EWL schools in Italics www.csuvikings.com 13
2006-07 Results 2007-08 Viking Wrestling 2006-07 Statistics and Results Class Name Win Loss Pin TF MD Dec. FF 125 Ryan Riggs (Jr.) 12 14 1 0 0 11 0 133 David Armstrong (Jr.) 15 12 1 0 5 9 0 141 Mike Hurley (Jr.) 20 12 3 2 2 11 2 141 Antonio Nicholson (So.) 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 149 Ryan Hurley (Jr.) 28 13 4 3 3 17 1 157 Victer Crenshaw (So.) 26 11 6 5 4 11 0 157 Shaun Mitchell (Fr.) 3 12 0 0 1 2 0 165 Marcus Effner (So.) 25 15 6 0 1 17 1 165/174 Nate Kmetz (So.) 4 22 0 0 1 3 0 184 David Gilkey (Sr.) 17 20 7 1 1 8 0 197 Chris Hahn (So.) 15 7 4 2 5 3 1 197 Benny Balogh (Fr.) 7 11 0 0 1 5 1 285 Jeff Schuller (So.) 3 3 1 0 0 1 0 285 Rashard Goff (So.) 26 17 3 0 3 19 0 NCAA Qualifiers in bold 2006 Eastern Wrestling League Championships March 3-4, 2006 - Cleveland State - Woodling Gymnasium Final Team Standings 1. Edinboro................113.00 2. West Virginia.............104.50 3. Lockhaven................98.00 4. Pittsburgh................95.50 5. Bloomsburg...............94.50 6. Cleveland State..........77.50 7. Clarion..................35.00 125 1. Obenson Blanc, Lock Haven 2. Mike Sees, Bloomsburg 3. Brad Gentzle, Pittsburgh 4. Eric Morrill, Edinboro 5. Ryan Riggs, Cleveland State 6. Scott Stuart, West Virginia 133 1. Drew Headlee, Pittsburgh 2. Mark Anderson, West Virginia 3. Ricky Donald, Bloomsburg 4. David Armstrong, Cleveland State 5. Nick Hyatt, Lock Haven 6. Sal Lascari, Clarion 141 1. Brandon Rader, West Virginia 2. Darren Bern, Bloomsburg 3. Daryl Cocozzo, Edinboro 4. Zack Kell, Lock Haven 5. Joe Ciampoli, Pittsburgh 6. Mike Hurley, Cleveland State 149 1. Gregor Gillespie, Edinboro 2. David Jauregui, West Virginia 3. Ryan Hurley, Cleveland State 4. Matt Moley, Bloomsburg 5. Donnie Ament, Lock Haven 6. Hadley Harrison, Clarion 157 1. Seth Martin, Lock Haven 2. Matt Kocher, Pittsburgh 3. Zac Fryling, West Virginia 4. Matt Hill, Edinboro 5. Victer Crenshaw, Cleveland State 6. Dennis Bermudez, Bloomsburg 165 1. Deonte Penn, Edinboro 2. Sean Richmond, Pittsburgh 3. Marcus Effner, Cleveland State 4. Ricky Schmelyun, Bloomsburg 5. Landis Wright, Lock Haven 6. Mario Morelli, Clarion 174 1. Keith Gavin, Pittsburgh 2. Kurt Brenner, West Virginia 3. Phil Moricone, Edinboro 4. Mike Metzger, Lock Haven 5. Dominic Ross, Clarion 6. Andrew Jordan, Bloomsburg 184 1. Alex Clemson, Edinboro 2. Nate Shirk, Bloomsburg 3. Chance Litton, West Virginia 4. Kyle Deliere, Pittsburgh 5. Tom Kocher, Lock Haven 6. David Gilkey, Cleveland State 197 1. Jared Villers, West Virginia 2. Jim Gibson, Edinboro 3. Jeremie Cook, Lock Haven 4. Chris Hahn, Cleveland State 5. Mike Heist, Pittsburgh 6. Dixon Jordan, Clarion 285 1. Mike Spaid, Bloomsburg 2. AJ Brooks, Clarion 3. Rashard Goff, Cleveland State 4. Joe Fendone, Edinboro 5. Dustin Rodgers, West Virginia 6. Ben Hepburn, Lock Haven Marcus Effner was fourth on the team with 25 wins last season, including six via pins. Team Results Nov. 4 at Eastern Michigan Open....NTS Nov. 12 at Michigan State Open.....NTS Nov. 19 at Ashland Open..........NTS Nov. 21 at John Carroll.........W 39-3 Dec. 3 at Penn State Open........NTS Dec. 16 CSU OPEN..............NTS Dec. 29-30 at Midlands Championship.T-16th Jan. 3 KENT STATE...........L, 9-29 Jan. 6 at Purdue Duals vs. Apalachian State....W, 25-18 vs. Eastern Illinois......W, 32-12 vs. Purdue.............L, 6-30 Jan. 13 at Eastern Michigan....W, 18-15 Jan. 21 at Ashland Duals vs. Air Force..........W, 23-10 vs. Ashland...........W, 35-10 vs. Ohio.............W, 24-12 Jan. 24 at Pittsburgh*........W, 21-15 Feb. 2 LOCKHAVEN*.......W, 18-16 Feb. 3 BLOOMSBURG*.......L, 13-18 Feb. 9 at Edinboro *..........L, 6-33 Feb. 11 CLARION*...........W, 44-3 Feb. 18 at West Virginia*........L, 6-38 March 3 EWL CHAMPIONSHIPS.....6th March 16-18 at NCAA Championships...T-49th OVERALL: 10-5, EWL: 3-3 * - Eastern Wrestling League match Home matches in Bold NTS - No Team Score 14 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling Year-by-Year Results As Fenn College Season W L T Coach Outstanding Wrestler 1931-32 3 3 0 Spike Sperry No Award Given 1932-33 0 3 0 Spike Sperry No Award Given 1933-34 1 4 0 William White & No Award Given William Leicke 1962-63 4 5 0 Richard Bonacci Leo D Amico 1963-64 2 7 0 Richard Bonacci Bill Minnick 1964-65 8 2 0 Richard Bonacci Kurt Will Totals (as Fenn) 18 24 0 (.429) As Cleveland State 1965-66 9 1 0 Richard Bonacci Bill Drake 1966-67 8 1 0 Richard Bonacci Hank Schenk 1967-68 9 0 0 Richard Bonacci Lee Barylski+ 1968-69 7 1 0 Richard Bonacci Lee Barylski+ 1969-70 9 2 0 Richard Bonacci Lee Barylski+ 1970-71 4 3 1 Richard Bonacci Paul Azzariti 1971-72 10 2 0 Richard Bonacci Frank Yoo+ 1972-73 12 2 0 Richard Bonacci Tom Cavanaugh 1973-74 15 2 1 Richard Bonacci Tony DiGiovanni 1974-75 14 0 1 Richard Bonacci Gary Sorace 1975-76 10 5 2 Richard Bonacci Tony DiGiovanni 1976-77 14 2 0 Richard Bonacci Toby Matney & Ron Varga 1977-78 11 4 0 Richard Bonacci Ron Varga 1978-79 15 1 1 Richard Bonacci Toby Matney 1979-80 9 4 0 Richard Bonacci Bill Walsh 1980-81 5 4 0 Richard Bonacci Dan Foldesy 1981-82 6 9 1 Richard Bonacci Mark Johnson 1982-83 12 4 0 Richard Bonacci Dan Foldesy 1983-84 12 3 0 Richard Bonacci Bob Richards 1984-85 8 6 0 Richard Bonacci John Velimesis 1985-86 8 6 1 Richard Bonacci Dave Zahoransky 1986-87 7 6 0 Richard Bonacci Paul Kapper 1987-88 7 6 0 Richard Bonacci Dave Zahoransky 1988-89 11 6 0 Richard Bonacci Frank McKeon 1989-90 5 7 0 Richard Bonacci Matt Peters 1990-91 7 7 0 Richard Bonacci Mike Carpenter 1991-92 10 6 1 Richard Bonacci Dan Carcelli 1992-93 3 8 0 Richard Bonacci Dan Carcelli 1993-94 4 7 0 Richard Bonacci Dan Carcelli 1994-95 5 7 0 Richard Bonacci Dan Carcelli 1995-96 6 10 0 Richard Bonacci Matt Grucella & Brian Sashko 1996-97 3 17 0 Richard Bonacci Neal Nutter 1997-98 7 14 0 Richard Bonacci Josh Didion 1998-99 6 8 2 Jack Effner Gerald Harris 1999-00 9 8 1 Jack Effner Russ Davie 2000-01 4 13 0 Jack Effner Anthony Coleman 2001-02 6 8 0 Jack Effner Phil Mansueto 2002-03 13 6 0 Jack Effner Gerald Harris 2003-04 9 9 0 Jack Effner Russ Davie 2004-05 4 15 0 Jack Effner Joe Dennis 2005-06 6 8 0 Jack Effner Ron Howard 2006-07 10 5 0 Jack Effner Ryan Hurley Totals (as CSU) 349 243 12 (.589) Overall 367 267 12 (.579) Lee Barylski Tony DiGiovanni Toby Matney John Velimesis Mike Carpenter Neal Nutter Frank Yoo Ron Varga Dan Foldesy Dave Zahoransky Dan Carcelli Josh Didion Coaching Records Coach Season Wins Losses Ties Pct. Spike Sperry 1931-33 3 6 0.333 William White 1933-34 1 4 0.200 William Leicke 1933-34 1 4 0.200 Richard Bonacci 1962-97 296 177 9.626 Jack Effner 1998-current 67 80 3.455 + Winner CSU Athletic Alumni Association Award as Athlete-of-the-Year. Phil Mansueto Gerald Harris www.csuvikings.com 15
Viking Wrestling History 2007-08 Viking Wrestling 1931-32 Fenn College goes 3-3 in its first season of intercollegiate wrestling. The Foxes pick up a pair of wins over Akron and one over Thiel to highlight the inaugural season. 1932-33 Coach Spike Sperry s squad compiles an 0-4 record. Thiel avenges its loss from the previous season, defeating the Foxes, 14-13. 1933-34 Fenn opens the season with five straight losses before picking up the final win for the next 28 years, defeating Baldwin-Wallace, 21-15. 1962-63 Fenn College revives the wrestling program, going 4-5 in Dick Bonacci s first year as head coach. 1963-64 Dick Bonacci s Foxes finish with a 2-7 record. Bonacci s squads will finish above.500 for the next 17 seasons. 1964-65 In the final season as Fenn College, the Foxes compile an 8-2 mark, finishing the year with five straight wins. John Nusrallah becomes the first NCAA Qualifier in school history, beginning a streak of at least one qualifier each year that continues to this day. 1965-66 Cleveland State opens its doors, and the newly named Vikings finish with a 9-1 record. An 18-11 loss to Hiram is the only blemish on the ledger. Nusrallah makes his second NCAA Championship appearance. Dick Bonacci served as head coach of the Fenn College and Cleveland State wrestling programs for 36 years. 1966-67 CSU again finishes just one win away from perfection, ending the year 8-1. Again, Hiram is the spoiler of the perfect season, winning 29-10. Hank Shenk advances to the NCAA Championships, and earns CSU s first win at the national meet. 1967-68 CSU puts together the first perfect season in school history, going 9-0. Hiram, the school that kept the Vikings from perfection the two previous seasons, is beaten by CSU, 25-13. Lee Barylski makes the first of his three consecutive NCAA Championship appearances. Toby Matney became Cleveland State s first Division I All-American in 1978-79. 1968-69 Cleveland State s string of 20 straight dual meet wins, dating back to the middle of the 1966-67 season, is snapped by Ball State, 18-13. Barylski is again the lone representative at the NCAA Championships for CSU. 1969-70 Lee Barylski and Frank Yoo become CSU s first All-Americans, with Barylski finishing fifth at the national championships and Yoo taking third place. The Vikings finish the season with a 9-2 mark. 1970-71 The Vikings finish 4-3-1, with Paul Azzariti becoming the third All-American in school history by finishing sixth at the NCAA Championships. 1971-72 Cleveland State returns to its dominant form, finishing 10-2. Tony DiGiovanni finishes sixth at the NCAA Championships, the first of his two All-American finishes. 1972-73 Tony DiGiovanni improves one spot on his placing from the previous season. Tom Cavanaugh joins him as an All-American, earning the highest finish by a Viking wrestler, placing second. 1973-74 Cleveland State begins a run of 22 matches without a loss, going 20-0-2 during the span. The Vikings send three wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, but are shut out of an All- American for the first time in four years. 1974-75 A tie with Indiana University of Pa. to open the season is the only match stopping CSU from its second perfect season in school history, as CSU finishes 14-0-1. Tom Cavanaugh makes his third NCAA appearance, while Les Steigl makes his second straight. 1975-76 Cleveland State finishes 10-5-2, rattling off seven straight wins to finish the season. Tony DiGiovanni, Toby Matney and Evan Holopeter punch their tickets to the NCAA Championships. 1976-77 CSU sends four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, finishing the year with a 14-2 dual meet record. 1977-78 The Vikings end 18 years as a wrestling independent, joining the Eastern Wrestling League. In their first season in the league, CSU goes 11-4 and finishes behind only Penn State in the EWL Championship. CSU sends a record six wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. Ron Varga is named the EWL s Most Outstanding Wrestler. 1978-79 CSU won both the dual meet title and the EWL Tournament Championship in just its second season in the league, finishing 15-1 overall. Toby Matney becomes the first NCAA Division I All-American in school history, finishing fifth. 1979-80 Dan Foldesy and Bill Walsh advance to the NCAA Championships, as the Vikings go 9-4 on the season. Foldesy becomes the second CSU wrestler to be named the EWL s Most Outstanding Wrestler. 1980-81 The Vikings finish 5-4, sending four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. Matt Dulka is the only Viking to claim an EWL Championship, winning at 158 pounds. 1981-82 Dick Bonacci s 20th season as head coach ends with just his second losing season, as the Vikings finish 6-9-1. Mark Johnson continues CSU s streak of NCAA Qualifiers, making his second straight appearance. Dan Foldesy was a four-time NCAA qualifier for CSU, his last trip coming in 1983-84. 16 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling Viking Wrestling History 1982-83 The Vikings rebounded from their first losing season in 17 years to finish 12-4 and second in the EWL. CSU is also ranked in the top 20 for most of the season. Dan Foldesy makes his third of four NCAA Championship appearances and is named the EWL s Most Outstanding Wrestler. 1983-84 CSU went 12-3 and finished the year ranked ninth in the nation. Four Vikings advance to the NCAA Championships, including Dan Foldesy s fourth trip. 1984-85 Cleveland State finishes 8-6, sending Dave Budnar and Dave Zahoransky to the NCAA Championships. 1985-86 Dave Zahoransky makes his second consecutive NCAA appearance, finishing eighth to earn All-American honors. CSU finishes with an 8-6-1 record. 1986-87 Despite finishing seventh in the EWL during the regular season, the Vikings storm back in the tournament to finish seventh. CSU ties a school record by sending six wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. 1990-91 Cleveland State finishes the season 7-7, with Mike Carpenter qualifying for the NCAA Championships. Carpenter records the most victories in a season (37) and finishes with a perfect 15-0 dual meet record. In a low point in the program s history, the Vikings finish sixth in the EWL regular season and eighth in the tournament. 1991-92 Dick Bonacci s 30th season as head coach saw the Vikings record a 10-6-1 mark, and send Dan Carcelli, Monty Ohl and Jeff Scherman to the NCAA Championships. 1992-93 Dan Carcelli and Marty Collins win EWL titles, the first two since the 1989 season. The Vikings finish the year 3-8-1. 1993-94 Dan Carcelli makes his third appearance in the NCAA Championships, winning the 142 weight class at the EWL Tournament. CSU ends with a 4-7 record. 1994-95 Dan Carcelli finishes fourth at the NCAA Championships, the highest finish since Tom Cavanaugh s runner-up finish at the 1973 championships. As a team,csu finishes 5-7. 2000-01 The Vikings pull off an upset of No. 22 Pitt in Pittsburgh, but finish the season 4-13 as Effner redshirts several of his top wrestlers. Still, Nick Boucher and Rocco Mansueto advance to the NCAA Championships. 2001-02 Phil Mansueto becomes CSU s first EWL champion in seven years, winning at 133 pounds. Cleveland State also finishes fifth at the EWL Championships, ending a streak of 10 straight seventh-place finishes. 1987-88 Zahoransky makes his third trip to the NCAA Championship, finishing eighth to once again earn All-American honors. The Vikings end the season with a 7-6 mark, and finish the year ranked 19th in the nation. 1988-89 CSU ends the season 11-6 and sends three wrestlers to the NCAA Championships. Frank McKeon wins the EWL title at 167, becoming the first league champion since 1984. 1989-90 The Vikings finish below.500 for just the third time under Dick Bonacci, finishing 5-7. Matt Peters and Jeff Scherma continue the streak of NCAA qualifiers. Matt Ghaffari, left, receives his Greco-Roman silver medal in the 286 weight class during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. Ghaffari was an NCAA qualifier for CSU in 1984. 1995-96 Brian Sashko is the lone representative at the NCAA Championships for the Vikings, as they struggle to a 6-10 record. 1996-97 Cleveland State suffers its worst season under Dick Bonacci, finishing with a 3-17 mark. The Vikings send Neal Nutter to the NCAA Championship to continue the streak of qualifiers at 33 seasons. 1997-98 The Vikings improve to 7-14 in Dick Bonacci s final season. Bonacci retires, just four dual meet wins shy of 300 for his career. Cleveland State hosts the Division I National Championship at the Convocation Center, with Josh Didion continuing the parade of qualifiers at 34 seasons. 1998-99 Jack Effner becomes the second coach in CSU history. The Vikings finish 6-8-2 in his first season, but send three wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, the most since the 1993 season. 1999-2000 Russ Davie places second at the EWL Championships to earn a spot in the NCAA Championship. The Vikings finish the year 9-8-1, the first winning season since the 1991-92 campaign. Russ Davie won was a three-time NCAA qualifier. 2002-03 The Vikings finish the season 13-6, the most wins since the 1978-79 team went 15-1-1. Six Vikings qualify for the NCAA Championships, tying a school record. CSU also earns its first win over Edinboro since the 1989-90 season. 2003-04 Cleveland State sends six wrestlers to the NCAA Championships for the second straight year, and finishes 9-9 in the EWL. Heavyweight Russ Davie wins the EWL Championship. 2004-05 A youthful CSU squad posts a 4-15 dual meet record, but peaks when it counts to send five wrestlers to the NCAA Tournament. Freshman heavyweight Joe Dennis wins 29 bouts, the most for a freshman in school history, and earns EWL Freshman of the Year honors. 2005-06 CSU once again sends five wrestlers to the NCAA Championship to cap off a 6-8 season. Ron Howard goes 29-9 to lead the Vikings and wins an EWL championship at 184 pounds. 2006-07 CSU posts the second most victories under Jack Effner, going 10-5, and sends three to the NCAA Championships. Ryan Hurley leads the team with 28 wins and makes it to the NCAA tournament for the third consecutive season. www.csuvikings.com 17
The Record Book 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Cleveland State All-Time NCAA Qualifiers 1965 John Nusrallah 1966 John Nusrallah 1967 Hank Shenk 1968 Lee Barylski (142) 1969 Frank Yoo (142) Lee Barlyski (150) 1970 Lee Barlyski* (150), Frank Yoo (142) 1971 Paul Azzariti* (HWT), Mike Stautihar (158), Frank Yoo (142) 1972 Tony DiGiovanni* (134), Chuck Ehrhart (HWT), Frank Yoo* (142) 1973 Tom Cavanaugh* (150), Tony DiGiovanni* (134), Ralph Graham (142), Gene McCune (167) 1974 Tom Cavanaugh (150), Chuch Ehrhart (HWT), Les Steigl (177) 1975 Tom Cavanaugh (158), Les Steigl (177) 1976 Tony DiGiovanni (142), Toby Matney (158), Evan Holopeter (158) 1977 Al DiGiovanni (142), Ron Varga (167), Evan Holopeter (150), Toby Matney (158) 1978 Greg Drenik (142), Toby Matney (158), Tim Payne (HWT), Les Steigl (177), Ron Varga (167), Bill Walsh (134) 1979 Al DiGiovanni (142), Greg Drenik (142), Joe Palivoda (177), Toby Matney (158)* 1980 Dan Foldesy (126), Bill Walsh (142) 1981 Matt Dulka (158), Dan Foldesy (126), Tom Kolopus (167), Mark Johnson (177) 1982 Mark Johnson (167) 1983 Matt Dulka (167), Dan Foldesy (126), Wayne Turchin (190) 1984 Matt Dulka (167), Dan Foldesy (126), Matt Ghaffari (HWT), Bob Richards (142) 1985 Dave Budnar (134), Dave Zahoransky (142) 1986 Paul Kapper (188), Dave Zahoransky* (142) 1987 Braden Adkinson (177), Keith Cameron (HWT), Paul Kapper (118), Ernie Slone (167), Jay Suvak (190), Dave Wlodarz (150) 1988 Braden Adkinson (177), Guy Sako (134), Frank McKeon (158), Ernie Slone (177), Dave Zahoransky* (142) 1989 Frank McKeon (167), Matt Peters (150), Dave Wlodarz (150) 1990 Matt Peters (158), Jeff Scherma (HWT) 1991 Mike Carpenter (150) 1992 Dan Carcelli (134), Monty Ohl (150), Jeff Scherma (HWT) 1993 Dan Carcelli (134), Marty Collins (150), Jeff Scherma (HWT) Viking All-Americans 1994 Dan Carcelli (134) 1995 Dan Carcelli* (142), Lonny Rivera (190) 1996 Brian Sashko (177) 1997 Neal Nutter (190) 1998 Josh Didion (167) 1999 Josh Didion (184), Gerald Harris (165), Phil Mansueto (125) 2000 Russ Davie (HWT) 2001 Nick Boucher (141), Rocco Mansueto (125) 2002 Rocco Mansueto (125), Phil Mansueto (133), Nick Boucher (141), Gerald Harris (184) 2003 Russ Davie (HWT), Anthony Coleman (149), Rocco Mansueto (125), Phil Mansueto (133), Gerald Harris (184), Stipe Miocic (197) 2004 - DeAngelo Penn (125), Anthony Coleman (149), Matt Kallai (174), Ron Howard (184), Joe Phillips (197), Russ Davie (HWT) 2005 - Ryan Hurley (149), Marcus Effner (157), Ron Howard (184), Joe Phillips (197), Joe Dennis (HWT) 2006 - David Armstrong (133), Mike Hurley (141), Ryan Hurley (149), Ron Howard (184), Rashard Goff (285) 2007 - Ryan Hurley (149), Victer Crenshaw (157), Rashard Goff (285) * All-American Lee Barylski 142 1970 College Division Frank Yoo 142 1972 College Division Paul Azzariti Heavyweight 1971 College Division Tony DiGiovanni 134 1973 College Division A career 28-3 record in dual meets...was the first Viking to be named Athlete of the Year...won three straight Most Outstanding Wrestler honors... placed fifth at the 1970-71 NCAA Champion-ships...graduated with a degree in business administration. Was the fifth Viking wrestler to post an undefeated record in dual meets...finished with a 33-4-1 career record in dual meets... placed third in the NCAA Championships as a senior in 1971-72...four-time NCAA qualifier...graduated with a business degree. Placed fifth in the national junior college championships while a student at Lorain County Community College...won All- American honors by placing sixth in the NCAA Championships as a senior at Cleveland State. Cleveland State s first two-time All-American...had a 45-2-2 career record in dual meets, including a 16-0-1 mark as a senior...earned the Most Valuable Wrestler award in 1975-76... holds the Cleveland State record for most pins in a career with 19...finished fifth and sixth, respectively in the 1972 and 1973 NCAA Championships. Tom Cavanaugh 150 1973 College Division Toby Matney 158 1979 Division I Dave Zahoransky 142 1986, 1988 Division I Dan Carcelli 142 1995 Division I Compiled 70 victories in three seasons with the Vikings...placed second at the NCAA Championships in 1972-73, the highest finish for a Cleveland State wrestler...tied for the most wins in a season (28)...following his competitive career, he served as a wrestling referee for 13 years. Was Cleveland State s first Division I All-American by placing fifth in the 1979 NCAA Championships...scored 9.5 of CSU s 12.75 points at the NCAA Championships to give CSU a 20th-place finish...holds the Cleveland State record for career wins with 112...went 33-6 during his senior season. First CSU wrestler to earn NCAA Division I honors twice...one of only 75 recipients of the NCAA grant for Exhausted Institutional Financial Aid...finished eighth in the 1986 and 1988 NCAA Championships. Named Most Outstanding Wrestler for three straight years...holds the CSU record for most consecutive dual meet victories (36)...lost just two dual meet matches in his career, both as a freshman...placed fourth in the NCAA Championships in 1995. 18 www.csuvikings.com
2007-08 Viking Wrestling The Record Book Viking Hall of Fame Paul Azzariti Lee Barylski Paul Azzariti Inducted 2003 NCAA qualifier as a senior in 1970-71, finishing sixth...became CSU s third All-American and lone heavyweight All-American...CSU wrestler of the year the following year...wrestled for two seasons after transferring from Lorain County Community College. Lee Barylski Inducted in 1982 Earned All-American status after placing fifth in the 1970-71 NCAA Championships...won first 13 matches his freshman year at 130...led team to the first undefeated season in 1967-68 and had the most pins and points scored. Tom Cavanaugh Inducted in 1989 Missed his freshman season due to knee surgery...in the 1972-73 season, he finished second in the NCAA College Division Championships at 150, the highest finish by an Cleveland State wrestler...won a total of 70 matches in just three seasons...later became a wrestling official and worked in eight OHSAA state tournaments. Toby Matney Ron Varga Toby Matney Inducted in 2000 Was Cleveland State s first NCAA Division I All- American...placed fifth in the 1979 NCAA Tournament...holds the Cleveland State record for career wins with 112 and most dual meet points with 215...went 33-6 during his senior season. Ron Varga Inducted in 1994 Went 25-2-2 in his first season and earned the only CSU victory in the 1977 NCAA Championships...as a junior, he went 30-5, leading the Vikes to a season-ending No. 17 national ranking...set two records by earning a 27-4 mark as a senior...winner of two Most Outstanding Wrestler awards. Frank Yoo Inducted in 1985 Became only the fifth wrestler in CSU history to post a perfect dual meet record, going 8-0 as a freshman in 1968-69...placed third in the College Division NCAA Championships as a senior...stayed with the wrestling program for an additional two years as an assistant coach. Tom Cavanaugh Tony DiGiovanni Dan Foldesy Matt Dulka Tony DiGiovanni Inducted in 1988 Broke three Viking season records, tied two others and broke five career records as a senior during the 1976 season...as a senior, he went 30-3-1 (.909 winning percentage), which set a Cleveland State record at the time...was a two-time NCAA College Division All-American and a two-time recipient of the Cleveland State Most Outstanding Wrestler award. Dan Foldesy Inducted in 2004 Competed at the NCAA Championships all four years of competition compiled a 104-27 career record, wrestling at 118, 126 and 134 pounds four-time champion in his weight class at the All- Ohio Championships 31-5 record in 1982-83 and named the Outstanding Wrestler at the EWL Championship elected to the EWL Hall of Fame in 1990. Matt Dulka Inducted in 2005 One of two Vikings to win three Eastern Wrestling League titles during his career and the only EWL wrestler to claim them at three different weight classes...three-time qualifier for the NCAA Championships...posted an 87-32-1 record, winning two All-Ohio Championship titles...inducted into the EWL Hall of Fame in 1990. Frank Yoo Dave Zahoransky Dick Bonacci Gary Sorace David Zahoransky Inducted in 2004 Only two-time All-American in school history compiled a 73-36-1 record during his career, wrestling at 134, 142 and 150 pounds, and making three NCAA Championship appearances named the school's Most Outstanding Wrestler after each All-America season. Coach Dick Bonacci Inducted in 1983 Compiled 296 career wins in 36 seasons as Fenn College and Cleveland State head coach...won three straight Mid-American Conference Championships while at Toledo (1953-55)...was the second wrestler to win three state titles in Ohio high school history...went three seasons without a loss at Cleveland West. Gary Sorace Inducted in 2007 Graduated as the school s record holder for career dual meet victories (48)...also holds CSU record for consecutive wins (23)...threetime NCAA qualifiter...posted 57-12-1 career record and went 33-4 over final two seasons...returned to CSU as an assistant coach from 1987-1991. www.csuvikings.com 19
All-Time Results 2007-08 Viking Wrestling 20 www.csuvikings.com As Fenn College 1931-32 [3-3-0] Head Coach: Spike Sperry Case Tech.................L, 10-25 Thiel...................W, 27-3 Akron...................W, 32-1 Case Tech.................L, 11-15 Kent State..................L, 8-26 Akron..................W, 30-10 1932-33 (0-4-0) Head Coach: Spike Sperry Kent State..................L, 3-29 Mechanics Inst...............L, 0-38 Thiel...................L, 13-14 Kent State..................L, 6-26 1933-34 (1-5-0) Head Coaches: William White & William Leicke Kent State..................L, 3-35 Mechanics Inst...............L, 9-30 Baldwin Wallace.............L,15-23 Kent State..................L, 3-33 Washington & Jeff............L, 12-23 Baldwin Wallace............W, 21-15 1963-64 (2-7-0) Hiram....................L, 3-27 Western Reserve.............L, 5-23 Ashland..................W, 20-13 Baldwin Wallace..............L, 5-27 Akron....................L, 8-30 Findlay....................L, 5-30 Heidelberg................W, 21-11 Thiel....................L, 3-25 Case Tech.................L, 13-20 1964-65 (8-2-0) John Carroll...............W, 14-12 Ashland..................W, 22-10 Mount Union...............W, 22-5 Hiram....................L, 3-27 Thiel....................L, 9-15 Case Tech..................W, 26-0 Heidelberg................W, 19-14 Oberlin...................W, 5-12 Allegheny..................W, 15-9 Western Reserve.............W, 22-8 As Cleveland State 1965-66 (9-1-0) Thiel...................W, 22-8 Oberlin...................W, 28-2 Case Tech..................W, 23-8 Allegheny..................W, 37-0 Mount Union...............W, 37-0 Ashland..................W, 15-12 Hiram...................L, 11-18 Heidelberg.................W, 30-3 John Carroll................W, 28-3 Western Reserve.............W, 29-6 1966-67 (8-1-0) Oberlin...................W, 24-9 Baldwin Wallace.............W, 26-6 John Carroll................W, 22-8 Hiram...................L, 10-29 Ashland..................W, 19-13 Thiel...................W, 26-9 Western Reserve.............W, 34-2 Ohio Northern..............W, 21-8 Wayne State...............W, 24-10 1967-68 (9-0-0) Akron...................W, 25-8 Hiram..................W, 25-13 Ashland..................W, 21-12 John Carroll................W, 28-6 Adelbert...................W, 41-0 Adrian..................W, 22-10 Baldwin Wallace............W, 17-14 Ohio Northern.............W, 22-10 Wayne State...............W, 16-13 1968-69 (7-1-0) Ashland..................W, 15-14 Akron..................W, 21-11 Gannon...................W, 38-2 John Carroll...............W, 18-14 Adrian..................W, 23-13 Hillsdale...................W, 36-5 Ball State..................L, 13-18 Wayne State...............W, 15-12 1969-70 (9-2-0) 1/17 Ashland.............L, 12-18 1/22 at Dayton...........W, 39-5 1/28 Akron..............W, 29-3 1/31 Buffalo.............W, 21-11 2/4 John Carroll..........W, 25-8 2/7 at Cen. Michigan......L, 17-20 2/14 at Hillsdale...........W, 29-9 2/21 Ball State...........W, 19-17 2/25 at Gannon............W, NS 2/28 at Cincinnati...........W, NS 3/7 at Wayne State......W, 21-16 1970-71 (4-3-1) Wayne State................W, 37-2 Cincinnati.................W, 18-12 Akron..................W, 21-11 Purdue...................T, 17-17 Ohio State..................L, 9-25 Ashland...................L, 12-18 Buffalo...................L, 15-17 Eastern Michigan............W, 23-9 1971-72 (10-2-0) 1/15 Wayne State.........W, 52-0 1/19 at Kent State........W, 33-11 1/22 at Ashland..........W, 17-14 1/22 vs. West Liberty......W, 30-11 1/29 at Ohio State........W, 23-15 1/29 vs. Ball State........W, 18-12 1/29 vs. Virginia Tech......W, 29-13 2/2 at Buffalo............L, 9-30 2/5 Akron..............W, 21-9 2/12 at Cincinnati........W, 33-11 2/19 at Eastern Michigan....L, 19-22 2/25 Marshall............W, 35-5 1972-73 (12-2-0) 1/12 West Liberty..........W, 41-0 1/13 Fairmont State.......W, 33-12 1/17 Kent State..........W, 20-11 1/20 Ashland............W, 25-12 1/27 vs. Ball State........W, 30-13 1/27 at Ohio State.........L, 15-21 1/27 vs. Wisconsin.........L, 17-20 1/31 at Duquesne........W, 33-11 2/3 at Akron............W, 30-7 2/7 Buffalo.............W, 23-17 2/10 Cincinnati..........W, 23-17 2/14 at Toledo...........W, 23-17 2/17 at Marshall..........W, 40-0 2/24 at Wayne State.......W, 47-0 1973-74 (15-2-1) 12/14 Clarion.............L, 12-29 12/15 Rhode Island.........W, 31-6 12/15 Montclair State......W, 30-12 1/12 Fairmont State........W, 34-3 1/14 Indiana.............W, 30-5 1/18 at Ashland...........W, 29-5 1/19 Western Ontario......W, 35-3 1/19 Kentucky............W, 39-5 1/30 Akron..............W, 29-8 2/2 at Cincinnati........W, 24-12 2/6 at Buffalo...........L, 16-24 2/9 at Ohio State.........W, 27-6 2/9 vs. Ohio.............T, 16-16 2/9 vs. SIU - Edwardsville...W,19-16 2/13 at Kent State........W, 27-12 2/16 Duquesne...........W, 52-0 2/19 John Carroll..........W, 36-0 2/23 Eastern Michigan......W, 39-7 1974-75 (14-0-1) Indiana (Pa.)................T, 18-18 Westminster................W, 39-0 Behrend...................W, 24-9 Ohio State................W, 21-12 Ashland...................W, 34-6 Rhode Island..............W, 21-15 Clarion..................W, 20-17 Akron...................W, 31-8 Illinois...................W, 24-9 at Indiana..................W, 36-6 John Carroll................W, 24-9 Fairmont State..............W, 30-6 Kent State.................W, 32-8 Buffalo..................W, 25-12 Cincinnati..................W, 46-0 1975-76 (10-5-2) 12/4 at Northern Iowa.......L, 6-27 12/5 at Iowa..............L, 9-36 12/9 Indiana (Pa.).........W, 24-14 1/10 at Cincinnati........W, 29-14 1/12 at Ohio State.........T, 17-17 1/21 Notre Dame..........W, 35-6 1/24 at Kentucky..........L, 10-28 1/27 Oklahoma...........L, 14-29 2/3 John Carroll..........T, 17-17 2/7 at Clarion...........L, 17-24 2/11 at Kent State........W, 27-11 2/13 Indiana............W, 26-11 2/14 at Buffalo...........W, 17-15 2/14 Ashland.............W, 27-9 2/21 Youngstown State.....W, 47-0 2/21 Fairmont State........W, 31-8 2/21 Akron..............W, 38-3 1976-77 (14-2-0) 11/76 at Central State (Okla)..W, 32-6 11/30 at Oklahoma..........L, 8-29 11/30 Iowa...............L, 12-26 1/8 Ohio State..........W, 19-16 1/15 Northern Iowa........W, 27-7 1/15 Buffalo..............W, 31-5 2/5 Clarion State.........W, 34-3 2/8 at John Carroll........W, 36-5 2/12 at Central Michigan....W, 45-0 2/12 vs. Eastern Michigan...W, 47-0 2/15 at Indiana (Pa.)........W, 39-8 2/16 Ashland.............W, 39-8 2/16 vs. William & Mary....W, 26-11 2/16 vs. West Chester State..W, 36-7 2/16 at Navy............W, 19-16 2/26 at Indiana..........W, 36-10 1977-78 (11-4-0) 12/1 at Northern Iowa......L, 15-19 12/2 at Iowa..............L, 3-43 12/15 Cal Poly. - SLO........W, 28-8 1/6 Oklahoma..........W, 25-19 1/7 Central St. (Okla.)......W, 40-9 1/17 Akron..............W, 38-3 1/28 John Carroll..........W, 32-3 2/1 at Ohio State........W, 20-13 2/11 at Navy............W, 19-17 2/11 vs. Pittsburgh.........L, 18-22 2/11 vs. William & Mary....L, 17-19 2/14 vs. Hiram............W, 46-0 2/14 at Ashland...........W, 37-3 2/18 at Clarion...........W, 28-9 2/24 Indiana............W, 28-10 3/3-4 EWL Tournament.........2nd 1978-79 (15-1-1) Akron..................W, 39-12 Iowa....................L, 6-42 John Carroll................W, 29-9 Youngstown State...........W, 48-0 Cal. Poly. - SLO.............W, 26-14 Central Michigan...........W, 27-12 Toledo...................W, 34-7 Lehigh..................W, 22-18 Penn State................W, 25-18 Lock Haven...............W, 23-15 Bloomsburg................T, 19-19 Ohio State................W, 23-21 West Virginia..............W, 30-12 Pittsburgh.................W, 26-9 Navy...................W, 22-9 William & Mary.............W, 24-9 Clarion..................W, 21-19 EWL Tournament................1st 1979-80 (9-4-0) Akron...................W, 40-3 Northern Iowa...............L, 7-39 Iowa...................L, 15-36 Coe...................W, 38-3 Hofstra..................W, 26-16 Bloomsburg...............W, 22-17 Ohio State................W, 26-19 Oakland...................W, 45-3 Pittsburgh.................W, 27-13 Penn State.................L, 13-29 Clarion....................L, 9-30 Lock Haven...............W, 26-14 West Virginia...............W, 31-9 EWL Tournament................3rd 1980-81 (5-4-0) 12/5 Iowa................L, 8-31 1/9 Clarion.............L, 11-29 1/14 Michigan...........W, 25-18 1/24 Lock Haven..........W, 26-9 1/27 at Pittsburgh.........W, 36-3 1/31 at Bloomsburg.......W, 24-18 2/4 Ohio State...........L, 20-23 2/7 Penn State...........L, 13-22 2/21 at West Virginia......W, 24-15 2/28-3/1 EWL Tournament.........4th 1981-82 (6-9-1) 12/2 at Coe..............W, 38-6 12/3 at Northern Iowa.......L, 9-24 12/4 at Iowa..............L, 6-42 12/19 Waynesburg.........W, 43-6 12/19 Clemson............L, 10-26 1/9 at Clarion...........L, 10-27 1/20 at Michigan..........L, 15-25 1/22 at Millersville........W, 23-13 1/23 at Lock Haven........L, 11-33 1/26 Pittsburgh..........W, 26-12 1/30 Bloomsburg...........L, 8-30 2/5 at Lehigh............L, 11-31 2/6 at Penn State..........L, 6-31 2/12 at Ohio State.........T, 20-20 2/13 John Carroll.........W, 25-13 2/21 West Virginia........W, 23-13 2/26-27 EWL Tournament.........6th 1982-83 (12-4-0) 12/4 Iowa................L, 9-32 12/18 Ohio..............W, 30-11 12/18 Clemson...........W, 22-11 12/20 Northwestern.......W, 20-15 12/21 Ohio State..........W, 28-16 1/8 Clarion............W, 26-21 1/10 UNLV..............W, 19-15 1/11 Lehigh..............L, 13-28 1/18 at Pittsburgh........W, 26-12 1/21 Millersville...........W, 35-9 1/22 Lock Haven..........W, 25-8 1/29 at Bloomsburg.......W, 27-14 2/6 Penn State............L, 8-26 2/8 at John Carroll.......W, 29-11 2/11 at Ohio State.........L, 17-20 2/19 at West Virginia......W, 36-11 2/25-26 EWL Tournament.........2nd 1983-84 (12-3-0) 12/1 at Iowa..............L, 6-41 12/2 at Northern Iowa......L, 12-31 12/10 Purdue..............W, 30-7 12/19 Ohio State..........W, 23-17 1/6 at Clarion..........W, 27-11 1/14 Youngstown State.....W, 41-6 1/17 California (Pa.)........W, 46-6 1/18 Pittsburgh...........W, 40-6 1/23 Lock Haven.........W, 22-15 2/4 at Penn State.........L, 21-22 2/4 at Millersville.........W, 44-0 2/6 at Lehigh...........W, 22-15 2/8 at Ohio State.........W, 32-9 2/11 Bloomsburg.........W, 26-13 2/18 West Virginia........W, 32-17 2/24-25 EWL Tournament.........2nd 1984-85 (8-6-0) 12/11 at John Carroll.......W, 21-15 12/12 Ohio State...........L, 12-27 12/15 at Miami...........W, 27-17 12/15 vs. Wright State......W, 28-18 1/5 Clarion.............L, 16-27 1/9 at Youngstown State...W, 45-9 1/9 vs. Ashland.........W, 22-12 1/12 at Pittsburgh........W, 21-18 1/14 Lehigh.............W, 23-19 1/28 at Purdue...........W, 22-19 2/9 at Bloomsburg........L., 6-32 2/17 West Virginia.........L, 14-29 2/23 at Lock Haven........L, 20-22 3/1-2 EWL Tournament.........7th 1985-86 (8-6-1) 11/16 Edinboro.............L, 7-44 12/11 John Carroll..........W, 36-9 12/17 at Ohio State........W, 19-17 1/4 at Clarion............L, 9-34 1/7 at Oakland...........W, 45-0 1/7 vs. Northern Michigan.W, 30-15 1/18 Miami..............W, 51-0 1/19 John Carroll (B team)...w, 49-0 1/19 Toledo.............W, 36-12 1/19 Miami..............W, 43-6 1/28 Pittsburgh...........T, 20-20 2/2 at Penn State..........L, 6-30 2/8 Bloomsburg..........L, 19-22 2/15 at West Virginia.......L, 15-27 2/22 Lock Haven..........L, 12-24 2/28-3/1 EWL Tournament.........5th 1986-87 (7-6-0) 11/19 at John Carroll.......W, 21-14 12/7 Iowa...............L, 10-28 12/14 Ohio State..........W, 18-15 1/3 Clarion.............L, 16-26 1/7 Lehigh.............W, 21-18 1/17 at Miami...........W, 30-14 1/17 vs. UT-Chatanooga....W, 28-10
2007-08 Viking Wrestling All-Time Results 1/29 at Pittsburgh........W, 20-19 2/1 Penn State............L, 8-30 2/7 at Lock Haven........L, 13-23 2/14 at Bloomsburg........L, 21-22 2/21 West Virginia.........L, 18-19 2/24 at Edinboro.........W, 21-20 3/6-7 EWL Tournament.........2nd 1987-88 (7-6-0) 11/28 WRIGHT STATE......W, 31-12 12/13 at Ohio State.........L, 28-12 12/13 vs. Villanova.........W, 29-16 1/9 at Clarion..........W, 21-15 1/10 MORGAN STATE......W, 38-7 1/14 JOHN CARROLL.......W, 41-2 1/23 at Miami............W, 39-2 1/27 PITTSBURGH.........L, 18-22 1/31 at Penn State.........L, 11-32 2/6 LOCK HAVEN........L, 16-19 2/13 BLOOMSBURG.......L, 18-19 2/20 at West Virginia......W, 20-15 2/23 EDINBORO..........L, 18-20 3/4-5 EWL Tournament.........6th 1988-89 (11-6-0) 12/11 Ohio State............L, 5-17 12/18 at Wright State......W, 25-11 12/18 vs. SIU-Edwardsville....W, 32-9 1/7 Clarion.............L, 15-18 1/9 Arizona St............L, 8-34 1/12 MORGAN STATE.....W, 28-12 1/14 at John Carroll........W, 34-9 1/14 vs. Ohio Northern.....W, 32-6 1/15 PENN STATE.........L, 13-22 1/21 CAL ST.-FULLERTON...W, 26-13 1/25 at Pittsburgh.........L, 17-27 1/28 at Miami............W, 33-6 2/4 at Lock Haven........L, 15-20 2/11 at Bloomsburg.......W, 19-18 2/17 WEST VIRGINIA......W, 18-14 2/19 LEHIGH............W, 27-15 2/21 at Edinboro.........W, 21-19 3/3-4 EWL Tournament.........7th 1989-90 (5-7-0) 11/30 JOHN CARROLL.......L, 16-22 12/10 at Ohio State..........L, 9-27 12/16 MIAMI.............L, 18-20 1/4 MORGAN STATE......W, 38-3 1/10 at Clarion............L, 6-36 1/10 vs. Boise State.......W, 22-16 1/24 PITTSBURGH.........W, 21-9 1/28 at Penn State..........L, 3-34 2/3 LOCK HAVEN.......W, 19-15 2/10 BLOOMSBURG.......L, 13-23 2/17 at West Virginia........L, 2-35 2/20 EDINBORO..........W, 19-15 3/9-10 EWL Tournament.........8th 1990-91 (7-7-0) 11/30 at John Carroll........W, 26-9 12/8 CENTRAL MICH......W, 20-14 12/9 OHIO STATE..........L, 6-30 12/15 at Miami............L, 10-28 1/3 MORGAN STATE......W, 30-9 1/5 PENN STATE..........L, 7-37 1/11 CLARION............L, 12-23 1/20 vs. Toledo..........W, 24-19 1/20 vs. Delaware St.......W, 35-11 1/22 at Pittsburgh........W, 24-19 2/2 at Lock Haven.......W, 21-16 2/9 at Bloomsburg.........L, 8-26 2/16 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 15-24 2/19 at Edinboro..........L, 10-28 3/1-2 EWL Tournament.........8th 1991-92 (9-6-1) 11/16 at Central Michigan...W, 27-10 11/26 JOHN CARROLL......W, 20-14 12/7 PENN STATE..........L, 5-38 1/2 MORGAN STATE......W, 43-0 1/17 MIAMI.............W, 22-13 1/19 vs. California (Pa.)....W, 23-13 1/19 at Ashland...........W, 30-6 1/19 vs. Toledo..........W, 30-12 1/22 PITTSBURGH.........L, 16-20 1/25 at Ohio State.........L, 13-31 1/25 vs. Indiana..........W, 20-16 2/1 LOCK HAVEN.........L, 7-28 2/8 BLOOMSBURG.......T, 18-18 2/15 at West Virginia......W, 21-15 2/20 at Clarion...........L, 15-23 2/25 EDINBORO..........L, 16-18 3/6-7 EWL Tournament.........7th 1992-93 (3-8-0) 11/22 ARIZONA STATE.......L, 9-35 12/2 at John Carroll.......W, 29-15 12/8 VALPARAISO........W, 28-18 12/12 CENTRAL MICH......W, 24-18 1/3 at Morgan State......L, 18-24 1/13 CLARION............L, 13-21 1/22 at Lock Haven........L, 10-32 1/27 at Pittsburgh.........L, 15-25 2/5 at Bloomsburg........L, 13-29 2/13 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 18-28 2/25 at Edinboro..........L, 14-25 3/6-7 EWL Tournament.........7th 1993-94 (4-7-0) 11/13 OHIO STATE..........L, 8-32 11/30 JOHN CARROLL......W, 22-14 12/11 at Valparaiso........W, 31-13 1/2 MORGAN STATE.......L, 7-27 1/9 at Clarion............L., 4-40 1/22 LOCK HAVEN........L, 12-25 1/26 PITTSBURGH.........L, 13-29 1/30 DUQUESNE.........W, 32-15 2/6 BLOOMSBURG.......W, 21-18 2/12 at West Virginia........L, 4-36 2/22 EDINBORO..........L, 11-26 3/5-6 EWL Tournament.........7th 1994-95 (5-7-0) 11/30 at John Carroll........L, 11-22 12/16 NORTHWESTERN......L, 12-30 1/2 MORGAN STATE.....W, 31-15 1/9 CLARION............L, 15-23 1/14 at Duquesne........W, 23-19 1/21 at Lock Haven........L, 14-27 1/21 vs. Millersville........W, 28-14 1/26 at Pittsburgh..........L, 4-32 2/4 at Bloomsburg.......W, 22-16 2/11 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 15-23 2/18 EASTERN MICH.......W, 28-13 2/21 at Edinboro..........L, 12-28 3/4-5 EWL Tournament.........7th 1995-96 (6-10-0) 11/29 JOHN CARROLL......W, 28-12 1/3 MORGAN STATE......W, 35-9 1/6 at Clarion...........L, 11-24 1/12 DUQUESNE..........L, 17-18 1/13 NAVY...............L, 9-23 1/14 vs. Marquette.......W, 27-10 1/14 vs. Mt. St. Joseph......W, 47-4 1/14 vs. Ohio Northern.....W, 54-0 1/14 vs. Findlay..........W, 16-15 1/24 PITTSBURGH.........L, 10-23 1/27 OHIO STATE..........L, 2-23 2/3 BLOOMSBURG........L, 6-30 2/9 at West Virginia........L, 6-30 2/18 at Eastern Michigan.....L, 7-28 2/24 LOCK HAVEN.........L, 9-32 2/27 EDINBORO..........L, 19-25 3/8-9 EWL Tournament.........7th 1996-97 (3-17-0) 11/23 vs. Cornell............L, 6-37 11/23 vs. Hofstra...........L, 16-28 11/23 vs. Brown............L, 3-29 11/26 at John Carroll........L, 13-24 12/20 vs. Baldwin-Wallace...W, 25-18 12/20 vs. Mount Union......L, 19-21 1/4 CLARION............L, 10-28 1/15 KENT STATE...........L, 1-39 1/19 vs. Purdue............L, 6-34 1/19 vs. Ashland.........W, 24-19 1/19 vs. Ohio State.........L, 7-40 1/19 vs. Duquesne........W, 27-25 1/23 at Pittsburgh..........L, 6-33 2/2 vs. Central Michigan...L, 10-35 2/2 vs. Findlay...........L, 21-24 2/2 vs. Marquette........L, 22-25 2/8 WEST VIRGINIA........L, 3-42 2/21 at Bloomsburg.........L, 6-34 2/22 at Lock Haven........L, 10-43 2/26 at Edinboro..........L, 12-37 3/8-9 EWLTournament.........7th 1997-98 (7-14-0) 11/26 JOHN CARROLL.......L, 16-26 12/6 vs. American.........L, 15-33 12/6 vs. Millersville.........L, 15-21 12/19 BALDWIN-WALLACE..W, 37-10 12/19 MUSKINGUM.......W, 31-10 1/3 at Clarion...........L, 10-29 1/8 vs. Georgia State.....W, 23-22 1/9 vs. UT-Chattanooga...W, 25-20 1/10 vs. VMI............W, 34-12 1/13 at Kent State..........L, 9-26 1/18 vs. Ohio State.........L, 6-33 1/18 vs. Purdue............L, 6-44 1/18 vs. Ashland..........L, 18-27 1/24 BLOOMSBURG........L, 3-33 1/29 PITTSBURGH..........L, 0-43 2/1 vs. Findlay...........L, 12-33 2/1 vs. Marquette.......W, 33-24 2/5 at West Virginia........L, 0-48 2/7 EASTERN MICH.......W, 28-17 2/14 LOCK HAVEN.........L, 9-34 2/25 EDINBORO..........L, 11-29 3/6-7 EWL Tournament.........7th 1998-99 (6-8-2) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/24 at John Carroll........T, 19-19 12/5 vs. Lock Haven........L, 9-28 12/5 vs. Millersville........W, 18-12 12/5 vs. Shippensburg.....W, 21-18 1/9 CLARION...........W, 24-21 1/13 KENT STATE..........L, 13-18 1/17 vs. Purdue............L, 7-37 1/17 vs. Indiana............L, 6-44 1/17 vs. Ohio State........L, 10-23 1/23 at Pittsburgh.........L, 11-24 1/24 at Bloomsburg........T, 18-18 1/30 at Virginia Tech.......W, 30-9 1/30 vs. Old Dominion......W, 37-8 2/5 WEST VIRGINIA........L, 3-37 2/6 OHIO..............W, 21-15 2/24 at Edinboro...........L, 9-33 3/6-7 EWL Tournament.........7th 1999-00 (9-8-1) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/23 JOHN CARROLL.......W, 34-6 12/4 vs. Shippensburg......W, 30-8 12/4 vs. Lycoming........W, 19-18 12/4 vs. Lock Haven........L, 9-28 12/4 at Clarion..........W, 24-15 1/11 at Kent State.........T, 15-15 1/16 vs. Purdue............L, 2-34 1/16 vs. Indiana...........L, 15-28 1/16 vs. Ohio State........L, 19-24 1/20 PITTSBURGH........W, 30-14 1/22 BLOOMSBURG.......L, 12-24 2/2 at Eastern Michigan...W, 20-12 2/4 at Ohio.............L, 12-20 2/6 at West Virginia........L, 6-30 2/19 MARQUETTE........W, 30-17 2/19 VIRGINIA TECH......W, 20-16 2/19 FINDLAY...........W, 30-12 2/23 EDINBORO...........L, 6-33 3/4-5 EWL Tournament.........7th 2000-01 (4-13-0) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/21 at John Carroll........W, 35-3 12/7 at Edinboro...........L, 9-32 1/3 CLARION.............L, 3-37 1/6 vs. Buffalo...........L, 10-34 1/6 vs. Drexel............L, 10-25 1/6 vs. UT-Chattanooga...W, 31-12 1/9 KENT STATE...........L, 8-28 1/14 vs. Purdue............L, 9-37 1/14 vs. Northern Iowa.....L, 12-33 1/14 vs. Michigan..........L, 0-48 1/17 at Pittsburgh........W, 22-20 1/20 at Bloomsburg.........L, 9-37 1/20 at Lock Haven.........L, 0-47 1/27 EASTERN MICH.......L, 17-23 2/4 OHIO...............L, 2-36 2/10 at Virginia Tech.......L, 14-34 2/17 at West Virginia......W, 22-19 3/3-4 EWL Tournament.........7th 2001-02 (6-8-0) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/20 John Carroll..........W, 36-3 12/6 Edinboro............L, 15-18 1/5 Michigan.............L, 9-29 1/8 at Kent State........W, 22-12 1/12 Ohio State............L, 4-29 1/17 Pittsburgh...........L, 16-19 1/22 at Eastern Michigan...W, 24-17 2/1 at Bloomsburg.......W, 27-10 2/2 at Lock Haven........L, 13-30 2/10 at Ohio University.....L, 12-19 2/10 vs. American........W, 44-19 2/17 Virginia Tech........W, 26-11 2/21 at Clarion...........L, 15-19 2/23 West Virginia.........L, 14-19 3/9-11 EWL Tournament.........5th 2002-03 (13-6-0) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/26 at John Carroll........W, 39-6 12/5 at Edinboro.........W, 19-12 12/14 at Central Michigan....L, 15-22 12/14 at Michigan...........L, 6-25 1/4 at Ohio State.........L, 14-22 1/4 vs. Duke............W, 34-3 1/4 vs. EasternIllinois......W, 43-3 1/8 KENT STATE.........W, 18-15 1/12 UT-CHATTANOOGA...W, 34-10 1/12 vs. Indiana..........W, 21-15 1/12 vs. Purdue...........L, 12-24 1/16 at Pittsburgh.........L, 17-23 1/21 Eastern Michigan.....W, 24-13 1/31 Lock Haven..........W, 30-6 2/2 Bloomsburg..........W, 35-7 2/8 Ohio...............W, 30-6 2/13 Clarion............W, 21-12 2/22 at Virginia Tech......W, 26-15 2/23 at West Virginia.......L, 16-25 3/8-9 EWLTournament.........3rd 2003-04 (9-9) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/25 JOHN CARROLL......W, 28-10 12/14 at Mercyhurst.......W, 25-14 12/14 vs. Slippery Rock.....W, 25-14 12/14 vs. Franklin & Marshall..W, 31-9 12/17 EDINBORO..........L, 15-24 1/4 at Kent State........W, 22-13 1/9 vs. Rider............L, 18-24 1/9 vs. Virginia..........W, 19-18 1/10 vs. Citadel...........L, 13-22 1/17 MINNESOTA..........L, 3-35 1/17 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 16-21 1/22 PITTSBURGH.........L, 15-24 1/30 at Ohio.............L, 18-22 2/7 at Lock Haven.......W, 18-15 2/8 at Bloomsburg........L, 17-23 2/12 VIRGINIA TECH.......W, 28-9 2/15 at Clarion..........W, 20-14 2/22 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 12-27 3/6-7 EWLTournament.........4th 2004-05 (4-15) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/23 at John Carroll........W, 32-6 12/10 at Michigan...........L, 9-40 12/11 MICHIGAN STATE.....L, 15-26 12/14 vs. Franklin & Marshall..W, 31-9 1/5 KENT STATE..........L, 17-19 1/8 vs. Drexel............L, 15-18 1/8 vs. UNC-Greensboro...L, 13-26 1/8 at Ohio State..........L, 3-37 1/16 vs. Northern Illinois.....L, 6-32 1/16 vs. Central Michigan....L, 3-38 1/16 at Ashland............L, 6-30 1/22 vs. Cornell............L, 3-40 1/22 vs. The Citadel.......W, 21-12 1/22 vs. Oklahoma.........L, 3-39 1/28 at Pittsburgh.........L, 17-24 2/5 BLOOMSBURG.......L, 18-25 2/6 LOCK HAVEN........L, 20-25 2/11 at Edinboro.........W, 22-20 2/13 CLARION...........W, 25-18 2/18 at West Virginia.......L, 13-27 3/6-7 EWLTournament.........6th 2005-06 (6-8) Head Coach: Jack Effner 11/22 JOHN CARROLL.......W, 31-6 12/10 at Michigan State......L, 9-33 1/5 at Kent State..........L, 8-27 1/7 OHIO STATE.........W, 25-18 1/14 EASTERN MICHIGAN..W, 29-12 1/14 SLIPPERY ROCK.......L, 13-22 1/22 vs. Ohio.............L, 18-21 1/22 vs. Davidson.........W, 27-15 1/26 PITTSBURGH........W, 16-15 2/4 at Lock Haven........L, 15-25 2/5 at Bloomsburg.........L, 9-27 2/9 EDINBORO...........L, 6-29 2/12 at Clarion...........W, 35-0 2/19 WEST VIRGINIA.......L, 12-24 3/4-5 at EWLTournament.......5th 2006-07 (10-5-0) Head Coach:Jack Effner 11/21 at John Carroll........W, 39-3 1/6 vs. Appalachian State..W, 25-18 1/6 vs. Eastern Illinois.....W, 32-12 1/6 at Purdue............L, 6-30 1/3 KENT STATE...........L, 9-29 1/13 at Eastern Michigan...W, 18-25 1/21 vs. Air Force.........W, 23-10 1/21 vs. Ashland.........W, 35-10 1/21 vs. Ohio............W, 24-12 1/24 at Pittsburgh........W, 21-15 2/2 LOCK HAVEN........W, 18-16 2/3 BLOOMSBURG.......L, 13-18 2/9 at Edinboro...........L, 6-33 2/11 CLARION............W, 44-3 2/18 at West Virginia........L, 6-38 3/3-4 EWLTOURNAMENT.......6th www.csuvikings.com 21
All-Time Records 2007-08 Viking Wrestling Cleveland State Individual Records Single Season Best Dual Meet Record 15-0-0 Albert DiGiovanni (142), 1978-79 Most Dual Meet Victories 18 Gerald Harris (184), 2002-03 Most Dual Meet Points 72 Tony DiGiovanni (142), 1975-76 Most Dual Meet Pins 6 Tony DiGiovanni (142), 1973-74, Tony DiGiovanni (142), 1975-76 Best Overall Record 37-4-0 Mike Carpenter (150), 1990-91 Most Wins 40 Gerald Harris (184), 2002-03 Most Pins 14 Matt Ghaffari (HWT), 1983-84 Career Best Dual Meet Record 60-2-1 Dan Carcelli (142), 1991-95 Most Dual Meet Victories 60 Dan Carcelli (142), 1991-95 Most Dual Meet Points 215 Toby Matney (158-167), 1976-79 Most Dual Meet Pins 19 Tony DiGiovanni (134-142), 1971-76 Consecutive Dual Meet Wins 35 Dan Carcelli (142), 1991-95 Best Overall Record 109-14-1 Dan Carcelli (134-42), 1991-95 Most Wins 118 Gerald Harris (184), 1998-2003 Most Pins 31 John Velimesis (118), 1982-85 Russ Davie (HWT), 1999-2004 Cleveland State Team Records Single Season Best Dual Meet Record 9-0-0 1967-68 Most Wins 15 1973-74, 1978-79 Most Losses 15 2004-05 Most Consecutive Wins 22 1973-75 Most Consecutive Losses 8 2004-05 Most Shutouts 3 1972-73, 1985-86 Single Match Most Points Scored 54 vs. Ohio Northern (54-0), 1995-96 Biggest Victory Margin 54 vs. Ohio Northern (54-0), 1995-96 Fewest Points Allowed 0 done several times, last vs. Clarion (35-0), 2005-06 Fewest Points Scored -1 vs. Kent State (37-(-1), 1995-96 Most Points Scored, Opp. 48 West Virginia (48-0), 1997-98 Michigan (48-0), 2000-01 Biggest Margin of Loss 48 West Virginia (48-0), 1997-98 Michigan (48-0), 2000-01 All-Time Opponent Records Adrian...........2-0 Air Force..........1-0 Akron...........14-0 Allegheny.........2-0 American.........1-1 Appalachian State...1-0 Arizona State......0-2 Ashland.........18-4 Baldwin-Wallace....5-3 Ball State.........3-1 Bloomsburg....10-15-3 Boise State........1-0 Brown...........0-1 Buffalo...........5-4 California (Pa.) St...3-0 Cal Poly-SLO.......2-0 Case Tech.........3-3 Central Michigan...5-4 Central St. (Okla.)...2-0 Cincinnati.........7-0 Citadel...........1-1 Clarion.........14-20 Clemson..........1-1 Coe.............1-0 Cornell...........0-2 Davidson.........1-0 Dayton...........1-0 Delaware State.....1-0 Drexel............0-2 Duke............1-0 Duquesne.........5-1 Eastern Illinois......2-0 Eastern Michigan...9-3 Edinboro.........5-17 Fairmont State.....4-0 Findlay...........2-4 Franklin & Marshall..1-0 Gannon..........2-0 Georgia State......1-0 Heidelberg........4-0 Hillsdale..........2-0 Hiram............2-5 Hofstra...........2-1 Illinois............1-0 Indiana...........7-3 Indiana (Pa.)......2-0-1 Iowa............0-10 John Carroll.....33-4-2 Kent State......8-12-1 Kentucky.........6-1 Lehigh...........4-2 Lock Haven......11-18 Marshall..........2-0 Marquette........3-1 Mercyhurst........1-0 Miami (Ohio).......7-2 Michigan.........1-4 Michigan State.....0-2 Millersville.........5-0 Minnesota........0-1 Montclair State.....1-0 Morgan State......7-2 Mount Union......2-1 Mt. St. Joseph......1-0 Muskingum.......1-0 Navy.............3-1 UNLV............3-0 UNC-Greensboro...0-1 Northern Iowa.....1-6 Northern Illinois.....0-1 Northern Michigan..1-0 Northwestern......1-1 Notre Dame.......1-0 Oakland..........2-0 Oberlin...........3-0 Ohio...........4-5-1 Ohio Northern.....4-0 Ohio State.....13-19-2 Oklahoma.........1-3 Old Dominion......1-0 Penn State.......1-13 Penn State-Behrend.1-0 Pittsburgh.....14-14-1 Purdue..........2-7-1 Rhode Island.......2-0 Rider.............0-1 Shippensburg......1-0 SIU-Edwardsville....2-0 Slippery Rock......1-1 UT-Chatanooga.....4-0 Thiel.............3-4 Toledo...........5-0 Valparaiso.........2-0 Villanova..........1-0 Virginia...........1-0 VMI.............1-0 Virginia Tech.......6-1 Wash. & Jefferson.0-0-1 Wayne State.......7-0 West Chester State..1-0 West Liberty.......2-0 Westminster (Pa.)...1-0 Western Reserve....5-1 West Virginia....10-19 William & Mary.....2-1 Wisconsin.........0-1 Wooster..........0-1 Wright State.......3-0 Youngstown State...4-0 22 www.csuvikings.com Gerald Harris holds the Cleveland State records with the most single-season dual meet victories (18) and most career wins (118).
2007-08 Viking Wrestling The Eastern Wrestling League Eastern Wrestling League 168 Brook Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 Publicity Director: Lee Richards (717) 822-3756 www.wrestlingreport.com/ewl Member Schools Bloomsburg Huskies Clarion Golden Eagles Cleveland State Vikings Edinboro Fighting Scots Lock Haven Bald Eagles Pittsburgh Panthers West Virginia Mountaineers The Eastern Wrestling League, formed in 1975, annually features some of the best teams and individuals in the nation. The league has brought together several traditional powerhouse programs in the Mid-Atlantic Region, and has expanded through the years to include some of the biggest names in collegiate wrestling. The league was formed before the 1975-76 season with Bloomsburg, Buffalo, Clarion, Lock Haven, Penn State and Pittsburgh as charter members. Two years later, Cleveland State and West Virginia brought the total number of schools to eight before Buffalo s departure later that year. Millersville was added in 1981-82, but withdrew from the league after the 1983-84 season. Penn State would later leave the league when the rest of its programs joined the Big Ten, but the addition of Edinboro has kept the league stable at seven teams. Upon entering the league, Cleveland State immediately proved it belonged by finishing second in the EWL tournament in its first season. The next season, the Vikings claimed both the dual meet and tournament championships, the only time in school history CSU has completed the sweep. 2006-07 Eastern Wrestling League Final Standings EWL Overall Team W L T W L T Edinboro 6 0 0 17 1 0 Bloomsburg 4 2 0 12 9 0 West Virginia 4 2 0 5 5 0 Cleveland State 3 3 0 10 5 0 Lock Haven 2 4 0 8 6 0 Pittsburgh 2 4 0 7 7 0 Clarion 0 6 0 7 13 0 Cleveland State has crowned 24 Eastern Wrestling League champions, including at least one in each of its first four seasons in the league. During Cleveland State s 29 seasons as a member of the league, the EWL has honored two Vikings as the Most Outstanding Wrestler. Ron Varga (1978) and Dan Foldesy (1980 & 1983) each earned the honor, adding to the Viking lore in the EWL. Eastern Wrestling League Tournament History Season Dual Meet Champion CSUFinish Tournament Champion CSUFinish 1975-76 Penn State.............-- Penn State................-- 1976-77 Penn State.............-- Penn State................-- 1977-78 Penn State.............-- Penn State...............2nd 1978-79 Cleveland State.........1st Cleveland State............1st 1979-80 Clarion...............2nd Clarion..................3rd 1980-81 Clarion..............T-2nd Bloomsburg..............4th 1981-82 Penn State............5th Penn State...............6th 1982-83 Penn State............2nd Penn State...............2nd 1983-84 Penn State............2nd Penn State...............2nd 1984-85 Penn State............6th Penn State...............7th 1985-86 Penn State & Clarion.....7th Penn State...............T-5th 1986-87 Penn State............7th Penn State...............2nd 1987-88 Penn State............T-4th Penn State...............6th 1988-89 Penn State............4th Penn State...............7th 1989-90 West Virginia..........T-5th Penn State...............8th 1990-91 West Virginia..........6th Penn State...............8th 1991-92 Penn State............7th Penn State...............7th 1992-93 Lock Haven............7th Bloomsburg..............7th 1993-94 Edinboro..............6th Clarion..................7th 1994-95 Edinboro..............6th Clarion..................7th 1995-96 Lock Haven............7th West Virginia..............7th 1996-97 Edinboro..............7th Lock Haven...............7th 1997-98 West Virginia..........7th Edinboro.................7th 1998-99 Edinboro..............7th Edinboro.................7th 1999-00 Edinboro..............6th Edinboro.................7th 2000-01 Edinboro.............T6th Edinboro.................7th 2001-02 West Virginia..........6th West Virginia..............5th 2002-03 West Virginia..........2nd Edinboro.................3rd 2003-04 Edinboro.............T-4th Edinboro/West Virginia......4th 2004-05 West Virginia..........6th Edinboro................T-6th 2005-06 Edinboro.............T-4th Edinboro.................5th 2006-07 Edinboro..............4th Edinboro.................6th Note:Cleveland State did not join the Eastern Wrestling League until the 1977-78 season. Cleveland State s All-Time EWL Champions 1978 Bill Walsh (134) Ron Varga (167)* Tim Payne (HWT) 1979 Al DiGiovanni (142) Greg Drenik (150) Toby Matney (158) Joe Palivoda (177) 1980 Dan Foldesy (126)* Bill Walsh (142) 1981 Matt Dulka (158) 1983 Dan Foldesy (126)* Matt Dulka (167) 1984 Bob Richards (142) Matt Dulka (177) 1989 Frank McKeon (167) 1993 Dan Carcelli (134) Marty Collins (158) 1994 Dan Carcelli (142) 1995 Dan Carcelli (142) 2002 Phil Mansueto (133) 2003 Rocco Mansueto (125) Gerald Harris (184) 2004 Russ Davie (HWT) 2006 Ron Howard (184) *Named Tournament's Outstanding Wrestler www.csuvikings.com 23
Opponent Information 2007-08 Viking Wrestling John Carroll November 20, 2007-7:00 p.m. Woodling Gymnasium Location: University Heights, Ohio Conference: Ohio Athletic Nickname: Blue Streaks Enrollment: 3,500 Colors: Blue & Gold Home Facility: Tony DeCarlo Center Director of Athletics: Laurie Massa Head Coach: Kerry Volkmann 2006-07 Record: 10-3-1 2006-07 OAC Record: 6-0 Tournament Finish: 3rd NCAA Tournament Finish: 37th Wrestling SID: Christopher Wenzler Phone: (216) 397-4676 E-mail: cwenzler@jcu.edu Website: jcu.edu Kent State January 8, 2008-7:05 p.m. Kent, Ohio Location: Kent, Ohio Conference: Mid-American Nickname: Golden Flashes Enrollment: 36,000 Colors: Blue & Gold Home Facility: MAC Center Director of Athletics: Laing Kennedy Head Coach: Jim Andrassy 2006-07 Record: 15-3 2006-07 MAC Record: 4-1 Tournament Finish: 2nd NCAA Tournament Finish: 48th Wrestling SID: Aaron Chimenti Phone: (330) 672-8568 E-mail: achiment@kent.edu Website: kentstatesports.com Eastern Michigan January 12, 2008-7:00 p.m. Woodling Gymnasium Location: Ypsilanti, Mich. Conference: Mid-American Nickname: Eagles Enrollment: 25,000 Colors: Green & White Home Facility: MAC Center Director of Athletics: Derrick Gragg Head Coach: Derek DelPorto 2006-07 Record: 8-7 2006-07 MAC Record: 2-3 Tournament Finish: 5th NCAA Tournament Finish: N/A Wrestling SID: Paul Pancoe Phone: (734) 487-0317 E-mail: ppancoe@emich.edu Website: emueagles.com Pittsburgh January 25, 2008-7:00 p.m. Woodling Gymnasium Location: Pittsburgh, Pa. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Panthers Enrollment: 33,393 Colors: Blue & Gold Home Facility: Fitzgerald Fieldhouse Director of Athletics: Jeff Long Head Coach: Rande Stottlemyer 2006-07 Record: 7-7 2006-07 EWL Record: 2-4 Tournament Finish: 4th NCAA Tournament Finish: 20th Wrestling SID: Nicole Amato Phone: (412) 383-8650 E-mail: namato@athletics.pitt.edu Website: pittsburghpanthers.com Lock Haven February 1, 2008-7:30 p.m. Lock Haven, Pa. Location: Lock Haven, Pa. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Bald Eagles Enrollment: 5,283 Colors: Crimson & White Home Facility: Thomas Fieldhouse Director of Athletics: Sharon Taylor Head Coach: Rocky Bonomo 2006-07 Record: 8-6 2006-07 EWL Record: 3-4 Tournament Finish: 3rd NCAA Tournament Finish: 33rd Wrestling SID: Al Weston Phone: (570) 893-2350 E-mail: aweston@lhup.edu Website: havensports.com Bloomsburg February 2, 2008-1:00 p.m. Bloomsburg, Pa. Location: Bloomsburg, Pa. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Huskies Enrollment: 8,040 Colors: Maroon & Gold Home Facility: Nelson Field House Director of Athletics: Mary Gardner Coach: John Stutzman 2006-07 Record: 12-9 2006-07 EWL. Record: 4-2 Tournament Finish: 5th NCAA Tournament Finish: 37th Wrestling SID: Tom McGuire Phone: (570) 389-4413 E-mail: tmcguire@bloomu.edu Website: buhuskies.com Edinboro February 9, 2008-7:00 p.m. Woodling Gym Location: Edinboro, Pa. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Fighting Scots Enrollment: 7,700 Colors: Red & White Home Facility: McComb Fieldhouse Director of Athletics: Bruce Baumgartner Head Coach: Tim Flynn 2006-07 Record: 17-1 2006-07 EWL Record: 6-0 Tournament Finish: 1st NCAA Tournament Finish: 9th Wrestling SID: Bob Shreve Phone: (814) 732-1834 E-mail: rshreve@edinboro.edu Website: edinboro.edu/athletics Clarion February 14, 2008-7:30 p.m. Clarion, Pa. Location: Clarion, Pa. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Golden Eagles Enrollment: 6,500 Colors: Blue & Gold Home Facility: W.S. Tippin Gym Director of Athletics: Robert Carlson Head Coach: Teague Moore 2006-07 Record: 7-13 2006-07 EWL Record: 0-6 Tournament Finish: 7th NCAA Tournament Finish: N/A Wrestling SID: Rich Herman Phone: (814) 393-2334 E-mail: rherman@clarion.edu Website: clarion.edu/athletics Junior Chris Hahn West Virginia February 24, 2008-1:00 p.m. Woodling Gymnasium Location: Morgantown, W.Va. Conference: Eastern Wrestling League Nickname: Mountaineers Enrollment: 26,051 Colors: Old Gold & Blue Home Facility: WVU Coliseum Director of Athletics: Ed Pastilong Head Coach: Craig Turnbull 2006-07 Record: 5-5 2006-07 EWL Record: 4-2 Tournament Finish: 2nd NCAA Tournament Finish: 28th Wrestling SID: Scott Castleman Phone: (304) 293-2821 E-mail: scott.castleman@mail.uvu.edu Website: msnsportsnet.com 24 www.csuvikings.com Eastern Michigan Open November 3, 2007 Ypsalinti, MI. - 10:00 a.m Michigan State Open November 11, 2007 East Lansing, Mich. - 10:00 a.m. Ashland Open November 17, 2007 Ashland, Ohio - 10:00 a.m. Penn State Open December 2, 2007 University Park, Pa. - 9:00 a.m. CSU Open December 15, 2007 Cleveland, Ohio - 9:00 a.m. Tournament Schedule Midlands Invitational December 29-30, 2007 Evanston, Ill. - 9:00 a.m. Ashland Duals January 20, 2007 Ashland, Ohio - 10:00 a.m. EWL Championships March 3-4, 2007 Cleveland, Ohio NCAA Championships March 15-17 Auburn Hills, Mich.