Clarion Golden Eagles wrestling
| Clarion Golden Eagles | |
|---|---|
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| University | Clarion University of Pennsylvania |
| Conference | EWL |
| Location | Clarion, PA |
| Head Coach | Keith Feraro (2 year) |
| Arena | Waldo S. Tippin Gymnasium (Capacity: 3500) |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| NCAA Individual National Championships | |
| 8 individuals | |
| Conference Tournament Championships | |
| 14 times in the PSAC and 3 times in the EWL | |
The Clarion Golden Eagles wrestling team represents Clarion University of Pennsylvania of Clarion, Pennsylvania. The squad is coached by Troy Letters. Who replaced Matt Derlan, now the coach of the Binghamton Bearcats. Derlan replaced Teague Moore who left the Clarion collegiate wrestling program to become the head coach at American University.[1] The Golden Eagles wrestle in the Eastern Wrestling League (EWL) and participate in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as well. They qualify for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships as Division I members of the EWL. The PSAC comprises both Division I and II squads. Notable former Golden Eagle wrestlers include national champions Wade Schalles and Kurt Angle, who after leaving Clarion would go on to win a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics before embarking on a career in professional wrestling.[1]
Contents
National Collegiate Athletic Association National Champions [2]
| Name | Year | NCAA Location | High School |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Barton | 1972 | University of Maryland | Fairview, Pennsylvania |
| Wade Schalles | 1972 | University of Maryland | Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Don Rohn | 1973 | University of Washington | Saucon Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Wade Schalles | 1973 | University of Washington | Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania |
| Bill Simpson | 1973 | University of Washington | Gaithersburg, Maryland |
| Kurt Angle | 1990 | University of Maryland | Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
| Kurt Angle | 1992 | Oklahoma City, OK | Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
| Sheldon Thomas | 1996 | University of Minnesota | St. Marks, Delaware |
Team Championships
Rankings
Clarion's wrestling program earned its highest ever dual meet ranking in 1986. Th Golden Eagles went on to finish the season undefeated, with a record of 17-0-1. The 1986 season was the third season, in Clarion's history, which the Golden Eagles finished without a loss.
NWCA Division-I National Dual Meet Wrestling Rankings (02-03-1986)
8. University of North Carolina
9. University of Northern Iowa
Clarion University Golden Eagles Wrestling Head Coaches
| Name | First Year | Last Year | Years | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | Win % | Alma Mater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Lignelli | 1959 | 1966 | 6 | 73 | 61 | 12 | 0 | .836 | Clarion State Teachers College |
| Bob Bubb | 1967 | 1992 | 25 | 447 | 322 | 121 | 4 | .725 | University of Pittsburgh ('59) |
| Jack Davis | 1993 | 1997 | 4 | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | .555 | Clarion State College |
| Ken Nellis | 1998 | 2006 | 8 | 139 | 47 | 89 | 3 | .349 | Clarion University of Pennsylvania ('86) |
| Teague Moore | 2007 | 2011 | 5 | 98 | 37 | 60 | 1 | .383 | Oklahoma State University ('99) |
| Matt Dernlan | 2012 | 2012 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | .462 | Liberty University ('96) |
| Troy Letters | 2013 | 2014 | 2 | 39 | 14 | 25 | 0 | .483 | Lehigh University |
| Keith Ferraro | 2014 | present | 2 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 0 | .059 | Lock Haven University ('03)[3] |
Head Coach timeline
References
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- ↑ http://www.clariongoldeneagles.com/coaches.aspx?rc=437&path=wrestling
