http://www.statenews.com Stories from The State News en-us Gryphon 2.2.3b-tsn (woodward)/Foundry5 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:45 -0500 webmaster@statenews.com http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_sign_6_studentathletes The MSU wrestling program announced Wednesday that six student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent to wrestle for the Spartans in the 2010-11 season. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:06:45 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/spartans_sign_6_studentathletes http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_has_8_wrestlers_place_at_1st_event In freshman wrestler Dan Osterman’s first collegiate meet, he took first place in the freshman/sophomore division Saturday during the Eastern Michigan Open. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:04:22 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/11/msu_has_8_wrestlers_place_at_1st_event http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/gomez_wins_national_championship After falling short as a favorite in the NCAA Championships just a year ago, junior wrestler Franklin Gomez vowed to learn from his mistakes this season. Gomez did just that, taking charge in the finals and winning the national championship in the 133-pound weight class with a 5-4 win over Ohio State’s Reece Humphrey on Saturday at Scottrade Center in St. Louis. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:25:27 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/gomez_wins_national_championship http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/5_spartans_headed_to_ncaa_championships_in_st_louis All season, MSU wrestling head coach Tom Minkel has drawn attention to the youth in his team’s lineup. This weekend, the best wrestlers in the country will take notice. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:25:46 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/5_spartans_headed_to_ncaa_championships_in_st_louis http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/msus_gomez_wins_back-to-back_big_ten_titles MSU junior Franklin Gomez defended his Big Ten title in the 133-pound weight class on Monday, earning the title against Ohio State’s Reece Humphrey in State College, Penn. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:49:33 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/msus_gomez_wins_back-to-back_big_ten_titles http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/young_spartans_hoping_for_fresh_start All year long, the MSU wrestling team trains for one particular moment of its season — the Big Ten Championships. So forget about MSU’s 6-10 overall record, its 1-7 conference record and the youthful inexperience of a team that could have five freshmen in its starting line this weekend. Anything can happen at the Big Ten Championships, and now it’s here. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:40:28 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/03/young_spartans_hoping_for_fresh_start http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/loss_to_no_12_oklahoma_caps_tough_weekend_for_msu With what MSU wrestling coach Tom Minkel calls “the youngest team in the history of college wrestling,” there are likely to be a number of shortfalls — especially wrestling against ranked opponents in nearly every competition. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:04:24 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/loss_to_no_12_oklahoma_caps_tough_weekend_for_msu http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/spartans_fade_late_in_28-7_loss_to_u-m After a back-and-forth first few matches, the MSU wrestling team surrendered its last six in a dual meet against Michigan on Sunday at Jenison Field House, falling 28-7. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 21:49:54 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/spartans_fade_late_in_28-7_loss_to_u-m http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/spartans_pull_out_late_25-17_victory_over_no_17_wisconsin The MSU wrestling team notched its first win in the Big Ten this season in an exciting fashion Friday, upsetting No. 17 Wisconsin 25-17 at Jenison Field House. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:12:45 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/02/spartans_pull_out_late_25-17_victory_over_no_17_wisconsin http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/01/gomez_kendle_leading_charge_for_young_spartans Fortunately for the MSU wrestling team, as coach Tom Minkel puts it, “usually the best guy wins.” Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:16:43 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2009/01/gomez_kendle_leading_charge_for_young_spartans http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/12/senior_kendle_leaving_it_all_on_the_mat Before each of Rex Kendle’s 17 matches this season, the senior wrestler has had the same thought: I have one final year to produce results from the past four years of work. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:52:57 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/12/senior_kendle_leaving_it_all_on_the_mat http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/evans_faces_former_champion_liddell_at_ufc_88_on_saturday Former MSU wrestler Rashad Evans will face the biggest test of his mixed martial arts career Saturday when he faces former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell in the main event of UFC 88: Breakthrough at Phillips Arena in Atlanta. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:23:16 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/09/evans_faces_former_champion_liddell_at_ufc_88_on_saturday http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_grapples_way_to_3rd_place_finish_in_ncaa_tourney It was the No. 1 seed against the No. 2 seed, but instead of MSU sophomore wrestler Franklin Gomez and Illinois’ Jimmy Kennedy battling for the 133-pound national championship, they squared off in the third-place match at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis. Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:23:58 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_grapples_way_to_3rd_place_finish_in_ncaa_tourney http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_falls_in_national_semifinal Sophomore Franklin Gomez’s bid for a national championship fell short, as he fell to Iowa’s Joey Slaton by a 3-1 decision in overtime in a national semifinal at the NCAA National Wrestling Championships in St. Louis. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:48:41 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_falls_in_national_semifinal http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_easily_advances_to_second_round In a marathon match that lasted three overtimes, sophomore wrestler Franklin Gomez overcame a tough unseeded opponent and a hurt ankle to advance to today’s quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:57:52 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/gomez_easily_advances_to_second_round http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/no_1_gomez_cool_calm_expecting_to_be_ncaa_champion While the thought of wrestling for a national championship in front of 22,000 people may put added pressure on some individuals, it hasn’t affected sophomore wrestler Franklin Gomez. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:37:10 -0400 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/03/no_1_gomez_cool_calm_expecting_to_be_ncaa_champion http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/baseball_looking_sharp_wrestlers_get_win A recap of the sport events of the weekend, including the opening weekend for baseball, a winning wrestling tournament, and a loss for the softball team at Palm Springs. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:40:41 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/baseball_looking_sharp_wrestlers_get_win http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/team_struggling_in_tough_big_ten_drops_dual_meets In Sunday’s dual meet against Northwestern, the MSU wrestling team won four of the 10 matches, but came up short in a 25-15 loss to the No. 11 Wildcats. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:16:15 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/team_struggling_in_tough_big_ten_drops_dual_meets http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/msu_pinned_by_no_11_northwestern The MSU wrestling team fell to No. 11 Northwestern by the score of 25-15 Sunday at Jenison Field House. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:41:28 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/msu_pinned_by_no_11_northwestern http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/far_from_home_close_to_greatness Sophomore wrestler Franklin Gomez couldn’t have always been this good, could he? “I think I was,” Gomez said with a smile. Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:22:12 -0500 http://www.statenews.com/index.php/article/2008/02/far_from_home_close_to_greatness