𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲!
Josh Moore (@JoshMoore133) returns to Kent State as the 7th head coach for Kent State Wrestling.
📰 https://t.co/4yFuMAcUGI
#GoFlashes⚡️
AJ Ferrari hit the craziest college commitment with a double fake out.
First Penn State, then Iowa… and finally he landed on The University of North Carolina.
With no notice or explanation, @CLE_State administrators are axing our championship wrestling program. Our school has also tried to silence wrestlers and coaches. But our community deserves to hear from them why CSU wrestling is standing tall and ought to be restored. 🧵
Gavin Caprella by fall! 💪😤 ⚡️ Caprella is back in the win column after sticking Santino Sanchez in the first period (2:05) to propel the Falcons ahead on team score! #FlyFightWin
As I process the recent news shared by Cleveland State, I find myself reflecting on what wrestling and college athletics have meant to me. Wrestling has shaped me into the man I am today, instilling traits such as humility, integrity, resilience, and perseverance. There is no substitute for the experience of chasing your dreams on the mat. Wrestling is a sport with a devoted, almost cult-like following, where glory is found not in widespread fame but in the recognition of dedicated fans—those who have lived it themselves or are connected to someone who has. It’s a sport that demands so much from its competitors, offering lessons that extend far beyond the mat. Unfortunately, the recent decision by the Cleveland State Board of Trustees demonstrates a misunderstanding of this value.
Despite claiming to be stewards of a “transformational student-athlete experience,” Cleveland State has decided to cut a program that has consistently embodied academic and athletic excellence. Over the past four years, the wrestling program has achieved four consecutive top-three finishes in team GPA rankings (3rd, 3rd, 2nd, 2nd) and produced an impressive 20 Scholar All-Americans. The dedication and commitment shown by the student-athletes, both on the mat and in the classroom, have been unparalleled. This decision disregards their hard work and the legacy they have built.
My heart goes out to the underclassmen who chose to undertake the rigorous trials of college wrestling, only to have the rug pulled out from under them. Now, they face the uncertainty of the transfer portal as they search for opportunities to continue their education and athletic careers elsewhere. This decision is part of a troubling trend, following the cancellation of programs at Fresno State and Old Dominion, as well as the attempted cancellation of Stanford Wrestling.
How can a sport so pure in its essence—one that teaches discipline, perseverance, and the value of hard work—be eroded by the misguided decisions of university administrations? Wrestling deserves better, and so do the athletes and coaches who pour their hearts into it.
@TheCollegeWrR@CSUWrestling@nwcawrestling@NCAAWrestling@theopenmat@MatScouts1@MrPatMineo@clevelanddotcom@CSU_Athletics@CLE_State@DrewBlogz@zzsmiller
Just found out that Cleveland State University is planning to cut the wrestling program after this season. I put together a go fund me page to help in the fight to keep the program.
https://t.co/LLwmy31XuK
Any support helps! Thank you!
@TheCollegeWrR@InterMat@NCAAWrestling