Friday, September 30, 2011

Thursday, September 29, 2011

WIN Magazine Releases Preseason Rankings

WIN Magazine recently released it's 2011-2012 Preseason Rankings.

Individually, three Bearcats were recognized in the rankings:

149 - Donnie Vinson #13
165 - Justin Lister #18 (Justin will wrestle 157 this year)
184 - Nate Schiedel #20

As a team, the Bearcats nabbed the #39 slot on the list, a number that will most definitely improve once the season is underway.


For the complete article, click here to go to WIN Magazine's link.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Two Minute Tuesdays with Patrick Hunter: Episode 1

Words of wisdom from incoming wrestler Patrick Hunter. Stay tuned for another episode next Tuesday.


Please feel free to post a comment below if you have questions for Patrick or suggestions for upcoming Two Minute Tuesday topics!




Monday, September 26, 2011

Chynna & Tony Dance the Jive! Vote Vote Vote!!

Dancing with the Stars - Week 2
Chynna & Tony dance the Jive!

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In case you missed last week's Viennese Waltz, check out the video below!

Coach Beasley's Week in Review

Starting today, each Monday Coach Beasley will summarize the prior week's team training and progress. 



We had a great week of training last week here at BU.  We lifted and ran on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning at 6:30AM with our strength coach, Bryan McGovern.  Bryan put the team through a great series of lifts and the guys got a lot out of it.  After the lift on Monday, we ran nearly three miles of sprint laps on the track, followed by several 100 yard sprints, then lifts, and hand fighting.  On Wednesday, we ran hard for about 30 minutes, followed by sprints, lifts, and hand fighting.  On Friday, we ran a pyramid of sprints: a quarter mile, a half mile, three-quarters of a mile, three-quarters of a mile, a half mile, and a quarter-mile.  Then we finished with lifts and hand fights.
 
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, we had open room workouts (we are not allowed by NCAA rules to actually run wrestling practices yet, so we have open room workouts).  The guys have been working extremely hard in the open room workouts and I am seeing a ton of improvement from the team.
 
I have been very impressed with the team here at BU.  This group of guys is by far the hardest working team that I have ever been associated with in my coaching career.  In fact, i would say this is by far the hardest working team from top to bottom that I have ever been associated with.  These guys are making big improvements athletically and are buying into the social lifestyles of champions.


**Check back tomorrow for another "first"... 2 Minute Tuesdays with Patrick Hunter. 
**Also, make sure to tune in to Dancing with the Stars tonight at 8pm to watch long-time BU Wrestling supporter Chynna Phillips hit the dance floor! 

Friday, September 23, 2011

Register Now!! 3rd Annual Cliff Keen Wrestling Coaching Clinic


3rd Annual Cliff Keen Wrestling Coaching Clinic

Presented by Worldwide Sport Supply & NYSPHSAA

October 29 & 30 
Binghamton University


  • This event will be held in conjunction with Binghamton University's 2011 Wrestle-Offs
  • FREE ADMISSION!
  • Several clinicians will present on the following topics:
    • How to maximize your athlete's potential in practice
    • Drills/situations encompassing all aspects of wrestling
    • Nutrition & strength training
    • Transitioning Freestyle/Greco into the folkstyle season
    • Fundraising for your program
    • Teaching at the youth level
    • Specific New York State Coaching Sessions

Speakers/Clinicians:

Pat Popolizio, Head Coach Binghamton University
  • Coached BU to 21st place finish at 2010 NCAA Championships
  • CAA Team Champions
  • 2010 CAA Coach of the Year
  • Coached 10 NCAA Championships & 2 All-Americans
  • 3x NCAA Qualifier for Oklahoma State

Jim Jackson, Head Coach Apple Valley (MN)
  • Team ranked #1 in the country for 2010-2011
  • National Champions 2011
  • Ranked in the National Top Ten 12x
  • 19 State Championships in 34 Years




Jeff Buxton, Head Coach Blair Academy (NJ)
  • #1 Scholastic Dynasty Program from 1991-2001
  • 8x National Champions
  • USA Wrestling Lifetime Achievement Award






Max Askren, 2010 NCAA Champion & 3x All American (Missouri)
  • 2x US Open Freestyle Place-Winner
  • Co-Founded Askren Wrestling Academy
  • 4x NWCA Academic All-American





Dave Mills, National Wrestling Hall of Fame Member
  • Coach, Grand Valley University
  • NWCA Team Champions 2011, 2002, 2006 & 2007
  • 2x National Coach of the Year
  • Former Coach, Forest Hills High School (5 year record: 110-6)



Zach Even-Esh, Founder & Owner of The Underground Strength Gym
  • Received BA Health & Physical Education from Kean University
  • Received MA in Health Education from Montclair State University
  • Strength & performance specialist involved with wrestling since age 13
  • Getwrestlingstrength.com




A link to the clinic flyer is here.


Thursday, September 22, 2011

Wrestling Added to BU Video Streaming Offerings in 2011-2012

Good news for Bearcat Wrestling fans near and far! The Binghamton athletics department has added wrestling to its video streaming offerings in 2011-2012.  All of Binghamton's home duals this year will be available to watch LIVE via BUBearcats.tv.  Live event productions are HD quality video, and include an on-screen scoreboard and graphics.  Fans can purchase the All-Access Pass for $49.95, which includes all live coverage events throughout 2011-2012, special events (Annual Awards Ceremony), and an extensive archive collection.  Single-event subscriptions can be purchased for $4.95.

A link to the original BU press release can be found here.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Schedule Update and Preseason Thoughts from Coach Borshoff

Scheduling Note: Binghamton has added a dual meet with Sacred Heart to the schedule.  The match will take place on November 12 (the Bearcats also take on George Mason at 3:00 that afternoon).  A time for the Sacred Heart dual has yet to be determined.

Coach Jasen Borshoff shares his thoughts on the upcoming season and this year's wrestling squad.

"I am extremely excited for the 2011/2012 wrestling season to begin! I believe we have a great freshman class that's dedicated to reaching their fullest potential on the mat and in the classroom.  Put this together with the great guys we have returning and I believe you have the recipe for an outstanding year! I have had the privilege of growing with the current members of the team over the last year and I know they are hungry to compete at the highest level during the course of the year.  After watching our freshman and current members compete on the track, in the wrestling room, and seeing the chemistry they share outside of the room, I believe this is going to be a record-setting year for our program."

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Today's Featured Incoming Wrestler: Patrick Hunter

Patrick Hunter
125/133 lbs.
South Plainfield High School & St. Benedict's Prep (South Plainfield, NJ)

  • Attendend Iowa Central Junior College
  • Transfer from Iowa State University
  • 2010-2011 Iowa State starter (125 lbs.)
  • NJCAA National Champion
  • University Freestyle All-American (5th)
  • NJCAA Academic All-American
  • Fargo Junior Freestyle Nationals All-American
  • 4th Beast of the East
  • National Prep Finalist
  • 2nd New Jersey State Championships
  • 3rd New Jersey State Championships
  • 3x New Jersey State Qualifier
  • 155-13 Career Record
  • 40-3 Senior Record

Today concludes the introductions of the 2011 incoming class. Stay tuned tomorrow for more Binghamton Wrestling news!

Monday, September 19, 2011

Bearcat Wrestling Supports Chynna Phillips & Tony Dovolani on Dancing With The Stars!


Vote for Chynna Phillips & Tony Dovolani on Dancing with the Stars! 

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Today's Featured Freshman: Mike Sardo

Mike Sardo
125/133 lbs.
Whitesboro High School (Whitesboro, NY)

  • 2x New York Sate Qualifer
  • 4x Section 3 Finalist
  • 2x Class Champion
  • 4x Class Finalist
  • 132-29 Career Record
  • 41-6 Senior Record

Tomorrow's Featured Incoming Wrestler: Patrick Hunter

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Nick Gwiazdowski Receives 2011 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award

Gwiazdowski Receives 2011 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award at New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet



STILLWATER, Okla. — The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum has selected its 2011 state and regional winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award as part of its Educational Outreach Program. Forty-nine seniors from those states that sponsor high school state wrestling championships have been chosen for the honor.
The High School Excellence Award is named in honor of the late Olympic and World Champion Dave Schultz. Each award recipient is evaluated on excellence in wrestling, scholastic achievement, character, citizenship, and community service.
“A graduate of Palo Alto High School and the University of Oklahoma, Dave Schultz was one of the most respected high school, collegiate, and international wrestlers the United States has ever had,” said Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Regarded as a tireless competitor and supreme technician on the mat, Schultz was beloved throughout the world of amateur wrestling for his friendliness and eagerness to lend help or advice to teammates and opponents alike. Schultz passed away in 1996. He was inducted into the sport’s Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 1997.
Since the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award’s inception in 1996, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has recognized 677 student-wrestlers. The national award winner will be chosen from the regional winners and announced on April 21. The winner will attend the annual Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on June 8 and 9 to personally accept the award.
“These student-wrestlers are role models in their communities and influence young people in a very meaningful way,” Smith said. “Statistics show that both male and female students are more likely to stay in school, graduate, and become more productive citizens when they are involved in extra curricular activities and after school programs like sports, theater, debate and music.”
The link to the full article listing each state's award recipient can be found here.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Today's Featured Incoming Wrestler: Brian St. James

Brian St. James
125/133 lbs.
Centennial High School (Roswell, GA)
  • Transfer from Indiana University (redshirt year)
  • Undefeated and All-Tournament Team at Junior National Freestyle Duals
  • Undefeated and All-Tournament Tea at Junior National Greco Roman Duals
  • USA Wrestling Senior All-American
  • 2x Georgia State Champion
  • 3x Georgia State Finalist
  • 4x Georgia State Qualifier
  • Career Record 206-9
  • 111 Career Pins
  • 56-0 Senior Record

Monday's Featured Freshman: Mike Sardo

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Four Bearcats Ranked in Preseason Poll


The following Bearcat Wrestlers have been ranked by D1 College Wrestling in their preseason poll:

149 lbs: #13 Donnie Vinson (Jr)
157 lbs: #12 Justin Lister (Sr)
174 lbs: #24 Tyler Beckwith (Fr)
184 lbs: #22 Nate Schiedel (Jr)

The full preseason ranking can be found at this link: D1CW Preseason Rankings

As the season progresses, many more Bearcats are expected to be in the rankings, and those already ranked are expected to improve on their preseason ranking.

Today's Featured Freshman: Tyler Pendergast

Tyler Pendergast
133 lbs.
St. Marks High School (New Castle, DE)

  • 6th NHSCA Senior Nationals
  • 3x State Champion
  • 7th Beast of the East
  • 6th Beast of the East
  • 2nd Beast of the East
  • 4th Mount Mat Madness
  • 3rd Mount Mat Madness
  • 2nd Mount Mat Madness
  • 107-24 Career Record
  • 37-8 Senior Record
  • Team Captain
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Brian St. James

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Colton Perry

Colton Perry
133/141 lbs.
Windsor High School (Windsor, NY)
  • 4x New York State Place Winner
  • 3rd New York State Championships (2x)
  • 4th New York State Championships (2x)
  • 3x Section 4 Champion
  • Placed in 40 out of 41 high school tournaments, winning 21 championships
  • 167-41 Career Record (78 pins)
  • 35-6 Senior Record
  • Team Captain
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: History

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Tyler Pendergast

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Brian Conrad

Brian Conrad
141 lbs.
General Douglas MacArthur High School (Levittown, NY)

  • 6th Eastern States
  • Section 8 Champion
  • Top 8 New York State Championships
  • Conference Champion
  • Team Captain
  • High Honor Roll
  • AP Scholar Graduate
  • Major: Biological Sciences (Pre-Med)

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Colton Perry

Monday, September 12, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Derek Heyman

Derek Heyman
141 lbs.
Tioga High School (Barton, NY)

  • 6th NHSCA Senior Nationals
  • 4th NHSCA Junior Nationals
  • 2nd NHSCA Sophomore Nationals
  • 3rd NHSCA Freshman Nationals
  • 2x New York State Champion
  • 3x New York State Finalist
  • 2x Eastern States Champion
  • 6x Eastern States Place-Winner
  • ASICS Section 4 Wrestler of the Year
  • 5x New York State Qualifer
  • 5x Section 4 Champion
  • 3x Team Captain
  • 265-23 High School Record
  • 44-1 Senior Record
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Brian Conrad

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Bearcats Give Back

Today many of the Binghamton Wrestlers and coaching staff spent several hours volunteering and helping flood victims.  Coaches and wrestlers spent the day assisting the Red Cross & National Guard in the closure of one emergency shelter and readying displaced individuals and families for transportation to a new shelter; helping to load and unload donations at a local charity; and helping several individual families begin to clean up the damage in their homes.  Some photos from the day are below.














Friday, September 9, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Alex Neal

Alex Neal
141 lbs.
Brookfield High School (Brookfield, CT)
  • 2nd Connecticut State Championships
  • State Qualifier
  • 3x Team Captain
  • 102-32 Career Record,
  • 23-0 Senior Record (unable to finish season due to injury)
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Management

Monday's Featured Freshman: Derek Heyman

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Joe Bonaldi

Joe Bonaldi
141/149 lbs.
Greece Olympia High School (Rochester, NY)

  • 3rd New York State Championships
  • 4th New York State Championships
  • 3x New York State Qualifier
  • 2x Team Captain
  • 224-27 Career Record
  • 46-1 Senior Record
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Alex Neal

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Ben Price

Ben Price
149 lbs.
Mount Anthony Senior Union High School (Bennington, VT)

  • 2x Vermont State Champion
  • 5th New England
  • 3rd NHSCA Open (2x)
  • 2x Team Captain
  • 146-29 Career Record
  • 55-3 Senior Record
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Joe Bonaldi

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Adam Morris on Flowrestling

Check out this video of incoming freshman Adam Morris on Flowrestling


Watch more video of Adam Morris on flowrestling.org

Today's Featured Freshman: Vincent Grella

Vincent Grella
149/157 lbs.
Beacon High School (Beacon, NY)

  • 2nd Eastern States
  • 3rd New York State
  • NY State Qualifier
  • 140-30 Career Record
  • 46-4 Senior Record
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Ben Price

Monday, September 5, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Adam Lepkowsky

Adam Lepkowsky
157/165 lbs.
Hauppauge High School (Hauppauge, NY) 
  • New York State Finalist
  • Eastern State Finalist
  • County Champ
  • 2x All County
  • 2x League Champ
  • 5x All League
  • 148-28 Career Record
  • 46-3 Senior Record
  • School Record for most wins and pins in a season
  • Team Captain
  • High Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Vincent Grella

Friday, September 2, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Angelo Bortoluzzi

Angelo Bortoluzzi
157/165 lbs.
Kiski Prep High School (Irwin, PA)

  • Clinch Gear Prep Slam Champ
  • 4th Prep Nationals
  • 5th Beast of the East
  • 2nd PA Prep States
  • 3x Prep National Qualifier
  • 41-12 Senior Record
  • 101-53 Career Record
  • 2x Team Captain
  • Honor Roll Student
  • Major: Undecided

Monday's Featured Freshman: Adam Lepkowsky

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Today's Featured Freshman: Adam Morris

Adam Morris
165 lbs.
Wyoming Seminary (Mechanicsburg, PA)

  • 3rd at Cheesehead (2x)
  • 5th Prep Nationals
  • 2nd PA Prep States
  • 3rd PA Prep States
  • 2x Team Captain
  • 121-45 Career Record
  • 34-15 Senior Record
  • High Honors Student
  • Cum Laude Graduate
  • Major: History

Tomorrow's Featured Freshman: Angelo Bortoluzzi