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Until 2009, Binghamton wrestling had never had a wrestler achieve All-American status at the Division I level. The school had produced over two dozen as a Division III school and one during its short stay in Division II, the last coming in 1999.

With the resurrection of the program and new guidance by Pat Popolizio and staff, there’s a new excitement in New York as two Bearcats, Donnie Vinson and Jimmy Chase, represented the U.S. on Greco-Roman Junior World Team, a rarity for a school like Binghamton.

What’s in store for the Bearcats in the future? Can they look to challenge Hofstra and Old Dominion atop the CAA?

 

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Indiana native Mike Dixon was a two-sport athlete during his days wrestling for Duane Goldman and the Indiana Hoosiers. Dixon joined Wrestling 411 to talk about his tenure at Old Dominion, where he’ll enter his fifth season as Steve Martin’s assistant coach.

Dixon talks about recruiting in a non-power wrestling conference, the goals of the program and his love for the Chicago Cubs. Find out what’s brewing in Norfolk.

 

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A great informational and historic interview with Jack Childs of Drexel highlighted the January 20 show. Childs just celebrated his 400th Division I coaching victory this past weekend at the CAA Duals.

 

 Wrestling 411 with Drexel's Jack Childs: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download