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| Barry Davis is in his 15th season as the Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin Wrestling Program. Under Davis, Wisconsin has produced six individual Big Ten titles. 19 of Davis’ wrestlers have earned All-America honors, while two have claimed NCAA titles. Donny Pritzlaff won back-to-back national championships in 2000 and 2001 and Jeff Walter won the 1996 heavyweight title. As a collegian at the University of Iowa, Davis was a four-time All-American and a three-time NCAA Champion. Davis graduated in 1985 with a career record of 162-9-1 (.945). He still holds school records for wins in a season (46) and career wins (162). Following the 1985 NCAA Championships, Davis was named Outstanding Wrestler of the Tournament. Davis was also honored as the Big Ten’s Athlete of the Year, one of only two wrestlers to win the prestigious award.As an international wrestler, Davis earned a Silver Medal (125.5 pounds) at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Davis was also a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic team that competed in Seoul, South Korea. He attempted to make his third Olympic team in 1992, but was eliminated at the U.S. Trials. Davis was also a runner-up at the 1987 World Championships in Clermont-Ferrand, France to “Russian Great” Sergei Beloglazov. |
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Ryan Morningstar |
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| Ryan Morningstar, a two-time All-American and a member of three national championship teams at the University of Iowa, is in his first season as an assistant coach with the Badgers. Career – two-time all-American (3rd-2009, 7th-2010)… four-time Big Ten placewinner (2nd-2009, 4th-2010, 5th-2007, 7th-2008) and NCAA qualifier… four-time Midlands placewinner (1st-2008, 3rd-2009, 5th-2007, 7th-2006)… career record of 110-40, included a 65-21 dual record and 21-11 Big Ten dual mark… scored 225 team points in dual competition… wrestled in 25 matches that went into overtime (18-7)… posted a 24-8 record at Carver-Hawkeye Arena… was a member of three NCAA and Big Ten champion Iowa teams. |
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Kyle Ruschell |
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| Ruschell currently serves as an assistant coach for the Badgers. The Crittenden, Ky, native spent five years on the Wisconsin wrestling team (2005-10).Honors and Awards:2009 All-American at 149 lbs. (third place) … 2010 All-American at 149 lbs. (fourth place)High School: 2004 and 2005 state champion … earned a 59-3 record as a senior … was a four-time conference champion … team MVP his junior and senior seasons … state runner up sophomore year … placed seventh his freshman season … finished his career with a 191-18 record |
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Trevor Brandvold |
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| Trevor Brandvold is in his first year as a volunteer assistant coach at Wisconsin.Residence: River Falls, WI High School: River Falls H.S. College: University of Wisconsin Born: 8/7/87 Accomplishments: 2011 All-American at 197 lbs. (fourth place) … 2010 All-American at 197 lbs. (sixth place) … 2010 and 2011 Big Ten Champion at 197 lbs. Junior National Champion, High School Senior National Champion, Wisconsin State Champion
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Eric BugenhagenResidence: Franklin, WI
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Bucky Shoot coming up!
Come Support the Badger Wrestling Club at the 13th Annual Bucky Shoot. This can't miss event is again hosted by the World Class Milford Hills Hunt Club. The day will include lunch, a 100 shot clay pigeon round, an auction, a chance to meet and great UW Coaches and Wrestlers, a ...
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In the Room: Brandvold gets down
In The Room brings you Trevor Brandvold showing an arm drag to snatch single leg entry. He also goes in-depth on a breakdown into pinning combination. http://youtu.be/3XHmxY9EJB4 http://youtu.be/paHrmJGkKF8
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Another successful event
Thanks to the parents, athletes and volunteers that helped support the event! Waunakee raised $4,800 for the Club at the tournament. The Badger Wrestling Club is teaming up with the Waunakee Wrestlebackers for two kids tournaments December 31. A K-6 Challenge (5 man round robin) and Youth Duals (grades 5-8). Badger ...
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The Badger Wrestling Club, Inc. is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization with primary purpose to raise funds for the following efforts: 1. Support of wrestlers and coaches for international competition in Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. 2. Develop and support a network of alumni, fans and supporters within the Wisconsin Badger wrestling community. 3. Promote and support the sport of wrestling within the state of Wisconsin.
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