Binghamton Bearcats Wrestling: 09.2011

Friday, September 30, 2011

A Look Inside: Bearcats Preseason Workout

This video was shot Wednesday morning during the 6:30 am workout.

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.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Jasen Borshoff Talks Preseason and This Year's Squad

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

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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!

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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.