Last month was a big month for George Mason University wrestling. On one night, not only did they host their first dual ever inside EagleBank Arena, they also debuted some cool new uniforms. And I have to say, both the unis and the wrestlers were sharp!! The Patriots came from behind to defeat the Bears…
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A Lean, Mean, Green, Pinning Machine
While the weather was snowy and cold outside, the action was hot inside the RAC on the campus of George Mason University this past Sunday as the Patriots hosted The Citadel. Mason won three of the matches by fall, and also had one major decision, and sent The Citadel packing with a 31-18 win to…
Diving into the deep end with George Mason Wrestling
When I was about seven or eight, I took swim lessons. My kids, who were district swimming champions and state qualifiers, find this very hard to believe because when I was training for a triathlon with my daughter years ago, we agreed that I basically swim like a set of keys….. Anyway, after I took…
Being #UnCommon With Coach Frank Beasley of George Mason Wrestling
Frank Beasely is in his second year as head coach of the George Mason Patriot wrestling team. Coach Beasley came to GMU after serving as associate head coach under Pat Papolizio at North Carolina State. Beasley was also the recruiting coordinator. Just prior to today’s dual meet against the University of Buffalo I had a…
Take Downs, Technical Falls, and Back Points, Oh My! My Education Continues!
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream.” – C.S. Lewis If you had asked me a couple of months ago what I was going to do during the baseball off season, I would have shrugged my shoulders and said, I don’t know – long for spring? Just like…
Boy Do I Have A Lot To Learn!
The basic concept is pretty easy to grasp: two athletes, using their arms and legs, try to take each other down to the mat, and get a pin. Seems easy enough. But… What if there’s no pin? What’s this “ride time” all about? Wait, so folkstyle isn’t freestyle? There’s a mercy rule in freestyle? Any…
An Old Dog Does Learn New Tricks: My First Wrestling Match!
Growing up in Florida in the 60s and 70s, I had two loves: baseball and wrestling. If you have read any of my other posts (and if you haven’t now would be a great time!), my love for the game of baseball is well documented. Wrestling may shock some. And here’s the real shocker: it…
All Things Ed 