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.
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!
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
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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
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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
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"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
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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.
J
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
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.
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!
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
D
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.
K
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.
A
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.
J
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.
J
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.
A
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
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.