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The university administration has formally reversed the decision to suspend the wrestling program. I am currently coordinating with the athletics department to ensure the coaching staff remains in place for the upcoming season. We will continue to monitor their budget reporting to ensure this commitment remains permanent.

May 4, 2015

#SaveNSUwrestling

#SaveNSUwrestling

🏆 Won — 775 supporters Verified

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Started by Blake Lundgren 11 years, 7 months ago
Just 2 days after having an All American at the D2 national wrestling tournament, Northern State University decided to "suspend" their wrestling program for 2 years. They said it was because of funding and they wanted to make the experience of the student athlete better. What they do not realize is that they crushed the experience of everyone currently still on the team as well as all of the past wrestlers to go through the program, not to mention all of the time, effort, commitment, blood, sweat and tears that Head Coach Patrick Timm has put into creating the program. All wrestling fans and supporters, please sign this and help us #SaveNSUwrestling!

Updates

Reached 500 supporters

March 18, 2015

March 17, 2015

The administration is now formally acknowledging the volume of interest regarding the wrestling program status. I have requested a direct meeting with the athletic department to review the suspension criteria.

Reached 100 supporters

March 17, 2015

471 Comments

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Dan Hughes
11 years ago Featured

No sport in NCAA D2 turns a profit. They are all sustained by fundraising abd student fees. Cutting wrestling only illustrates lack of support and understanding by the administration. NSU deserves better.

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Kasy Coughlin
11 years ago Featured

fiancé to corbin surat..he is very proud of his college success in wreslting and would like to see the program continue. This is a drastic measure to take right away. Why not pin point the problem and fix the program rather than letting down the alumni, current wrestlers, and future wrestlers.

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Andrea Pitkin
11 years ago Featured

"More enduringly than any other sport, wrestling teaches self-control and pride. Some have wrestled without great skill - none have wrestled without pride." Dan Gable What an oxymoron to suspend a sport whose main defining factor is to never give up.

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Joyce Meuleners
11 years ago Featured

Please reconsider this decision. NSU wrestling was not only a great experience for our son but also for us, his parents. Wrestling is a wonderful sport. So many people care about this program and will always care about this program.

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John Harkness
11 years ago Featured

Perhaps the fact that you are creating athletes with college degrees that they might not receive is reason enough to keep the wrestling program. Small college wrestling must remain alive and well. Save the program.

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anonymous blank
11 years ago Featured

wrestling is a sport where the athletes who have competed at a competitive level (high school, college, or internationally) have a common bound from the struggle you go through in the room. ... also a little triva: Which NSU team has the most recent National Champion? Answer: wrestling

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Dave Gatian
11 years ago

Respect history. Save the world's oldest sport.

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Dave Gatian
11 years ago

Respect history. Save the world's oldest sport.