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With a win over the top-ranked team in the country already in hand, coach Cael Sanderson and Iowa State now look ahead to beginning a new era of wrestling dominance vs. Iowa. The Hawkeyes come to Ames Sunday to face an ISU team that will be the new no. 1 in the nation. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ISU/Iowa wrestling sold out, UNI/Iowa hoops nears sellout Dec 5, 2007
At the request of Coach Cael Sanderson prior to the 2006-07 season, Iowa State made several changes to Hilton s configuration for wrestling meets. The changes were made to allow the fans to be closer to the mat, creating a much better environment for the wrestlers and spectators. (Charles City Press, IO)
Iowa To Face Top-Ranked Iowa State Dec 5, 2007
Head Coach Cael Sanderson is 18-3 in his second season at Iowa State. The Cyclone alum earned an Olympic gold medal in 2004 and was only the second four-time national champion in NCAA history. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Cyclone wrestlers lay claim to no. 1 Dec 4, 2007
"Obviously, this is a great win," Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said. "We did a good job today but we have a lot of room for improvement. Nick (Fanthorpe) and Cyler (Sanderson) both beat returning All-Americans in a hostile arena. This is the best possible preparation for the Iowa match and NCAA competition down the road. I do think that a win like this demonstrates for our wrestlers that we are teaching them the right things. We still have a long season ahead of us.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
College wrestling: Cyclones upend No. 1 Gophers Dec 4, 2007
"Obviously, this is a great win," said ISU wrestling coach Cael Sanderson. "We did a good job today but we have a lot of room for improvement. Nick and Cyler both beat returning all-Americans in a hostile arena."This is the best possible preparation for the Iowa match and the NCAA competition down the road. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
No. 1 Gopher Wrestlers Drop 18-13 Decision to No. 2 Iowa State Dec 3, 2007
The Gophers brought a 10-3 lead into the 157-pound match, only to have No. 10 Cyler Sanderson (younger brother of legendary ISU head coach Cael Sanderson) pull off the upset. After yet another scoreless first period, the evenly-matched pair remained tied 1-1 after a Schlatter escape to open the third period. (Kpmariners.com)
NCAA Champion Sanderson to Visit Albany This Weekend Nov 14, 2007
On November 16th and 17th, 4 time undefeated NCAA champion Cael Sanderson will be among the champions taking part in the 2007 Journeymen Fall Wrestling clinic at Shenendehowa. Sanderson, who won his 4th championship in 2002 at the then Pepsi Arena in Albany will be joined by NCAA champs Mitch Clark and Nick Ackerman for the weekend event. (FOX23 News, NY)
No. 2 Cyclones whip NIU in dual Nov 10, 2007
"We brought in Northern Illinois because they are a well-coached team and are always in good condition," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said. "They will be a factor in their conference and beyond this season. Overall, I thought we did a good job going after it and being aggressive. We have our things to work on.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
'Techies' ready for new identity as Iowa wrestlers Nov 9, 2007
The Hawkeyes will compete at several open meets over the next three weeks before opening the 2007-08 dual season with a bang on Dec. 9 when they travel to Ames to face Cael Sanderson and the Cyclones. Contact Jim Nelson at (319) 291-1521 or jim. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
FREE Cyclone Audio: Sanderson press conf. Nov 6, 2007
The Cyclones settled their opening night line-up with wrestle-offs last week and now head coach Cael Sanderson is ready to take things from the room to the arena. Sanderson talked to reporters Monday, click the link below to listen to the audio from his press conference. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sanderson, ISU plan to challenge Gophers Oct 25, 2007
"We expected them to go up, we just didn't know when that would be," Cael Sanderson said ... "Jon Reader is exactly the type of student athlete we're looking for," Cael Sanderson said ... "The goal is, of course, winning a national championship. Iowa State is seeking its first since 1987. And Coach Sanderson believes his team can do it, even though Minnesota is the odds-on favorite to successfully defend the title it won last spring."Minnesota was a clear favorite last year, and they are a clear... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Cael Sanderson presents 2007-08 ISU wrestlers Oct 25, 2007
Iowa State Cyclones Football, Basketball, and Recruiting. Cyclone Nation is THE inside word on Iowa State sports, including recruiting. (CycloneNation.com)
Iowa State wrestlers set lofty goals Oct 24, 2007
AMES, Iowa - Coach Cael Sanderson doesn't have to preach to his Iowa State wrestlers how every point matters. They already learned last year the fine line between winning and losing. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Summer camp helps Waynesboro wrestlers Aug 23, 2007
Cael Sanderson made his presence known a big draw for young wrestlers. Additionally, the camp featured instruction from some of the best technicians in the country. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
ISU coach makes rare appearance at wrestling camp Aug 3, 2007
Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson and undefeated four-time NCAA champion was the top name among many who roughly 70 young wrestlers received instruction from during the clinic which ends today. It was a rare appearance for Sanderson at a young kids clinic. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
NIACC adds wrestling coach Jul 13, 2007
At the collegiate level, Sebolt spent the 2006-07 season competing for head coach Cael Sanderson at Iowa State and won the prestigious University of Nebraska-Omaha Kaufman-Brand Open at 141 pounds as a red-shirt before suffering a shoulder injury. Most recently, Sebolt finished in sixth place at the 66 kg/145. (Charles City Press, IO)
Ben Askren Named Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year Jul 7, 2007
Askren, named Missouri's voluntary assistant coach for the upcoming 2007-08 Tiger wrestling season, becomes the first grappler since Iowa State's Cael Sanderson to earn the title of Big 12 Male Athlete of the Year. Sanderson received the award for his performance during the 2001-02 season. (Mutigers.com)
Sully Saturday: Sanderson adapts to public relations aspect of coaching Jun 16, 2007
Saturday, June 16, 2007 6:17 AM CDT Sully Saturday: Sanderson adapts to public relations aspect of coaching By JIM SULLIVAN, Courier Sports Writer WATERLOO -- Cael Sanderson rarely wrestles with the public side of his job anymore ... Cael Sanderson, one of the world's greatest wrestlers with a football ... When it comes to prestige, bragging rights and tradition, Cael Sanderson means everything to his school. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Tailgating time: Cyclones bring unique tour to Cedar Valley Jun 14, 2007
Under a large tent, fans mingled with Pollard, new head football coach Gene Chizik, men's head man Greg McDermott, women's leader Bill Fennelly, Cael Sanderson from the wrestling team and others. Football players Milan Moses and Travis Ferguson, a pair of Waterloo East graduates, received a warm welcome in their home town. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Meet & Greet: Cyclones roll out fun, food, festivities for local fans Jun 12, 2007 Sanderson: Stay committed at all times May 3, 2007 MV Wrestling standouts sign on to next level May 3, 2007 Sorenson signs with ISU May 2, 2007 Selling ISU athletics May 2, 2007 Join Us At Cy's House of Trivia Apr 23, 2007 Iowa State athletic director has already made his mark Apr 18, 2007 First ever Cyclone Tailgate Tour to stop in Mason City this June Apr 14, 2007 ISU's Pollard headlines Sertoma banquet Apr 5, 2007 ISU roundup: Anson named Big 12 Gymnast of the Week Mar 29, 2007 ISU’s Sanderson named Big 12 Wrestling Coach of the Year Mar 28, 2007 Rand: Parity reigns at NCAA wrestling championships Mar 20, 2007 Paulson a champion; ISU 2nd in Cael\'s 1st Mar 19, 2007 ISU jumps ahead Mar 19, 2007 Second Place -- For Now Mar 19, 2007 Three finalists take ISU wrestlers to first Mar 18, 2007 ISU second at NCAA; Paulson is champ Mar 18, 2007 Iowa State's Trent Paulson celebrates his 6-5 victory over Wisconsin's Craig Henning in the championship match at 157 pounds Saturday night."> Mar 18, 2007 Cyclones can't close; Gophers win NCAA wrestling title Mar 18, 2007 Iowa St. moving up; four in semifinals Mar 17, 2007 Storming back: Cyclones shake off deficit, blow by Gophers Mar 17, 2007 Cyclone wrestlers take lead at NCAA tournament Mar 17, 2007 Cyclones third at NCAA wrestling tournament Mar 17, 2007 Nine still alive, Cyclones still 3rd Mar 16, 2007 ISU 3rd as pins highlight 1st session Mar 16, 2007 Coaches reap financial benefits of success Mar 16, 2007 NCAA wrestling: Cyclones storm into title contention Mar 15, 2007 By Nirmalendu Majumdar/The Tribune"> Mar 15, 2007 Deemed a longshot, Turner reaches national tournament Mar 15, 2007 Members of the Tiger Wrestling Squad Meet With National Media Mar 15, 2007 Iowa State wrestlers set for national meet Mar 14, 2007 As much as wrestlers relish the competition of the regular season, they know only three days really matter: the NCAA championship. Mar 11, 2007 Wrestling always the pride of Iowa Mar 9, 2007 ISU 'sharpening its sword' for nationals Mar 7, 2007 'Gamer' Zabriskie came up big for Cyclones Mar 7, 2007 Augsburg wins NCAA Division III wrestling championship Mar 5, 2007 Like father, like son: Wartburg's T.J. Miller wins title for dad Mar 4, 2007 college notebook Mar 1, 2007 CN Exclusive Audio: Cael Sanderson Interview Mar 1, 2007 Cael Sanderson Press Conference Audio Mar 1, 2007 Sanderson: \'time to take what we want\' Feb 27, 2007 NO MATCH ON THE MATRelentless prep wrestler has sights set far, and wide Feb 20, 2007 No. 2 Iowa State blasts Virginia, 37-3 Feb 19, 2007 Weekend News & Notes on the Cyclones Feb 19, 2007 Cavalier Finish Regular Season Against Maryland and No. 2 Iowa State Feb 16, 2007 Missouri wrestling team among best in country, Big 12 Feb 15, 2007 No. 3 Cyclone wrestlers hammer No. 2 Mizzou Feb 14, 2007 Sanderson: we\'re sticking with plan Feb 13, 2007 First-Year Phenom Feb 13, 2007 ISU upsets No. 2 Missouri for Big 12 sweep Feb 13, 2007 Cyclones, Missouri to battle for Big 12 mat title Feb 11, 2007 Cody Sanderson Talks to CN Feb 10, 2007 Tiger Wrestlers Continue Home Series Friday Night Feb 9, 2007 Q & A with David Watts Feb 3, 2007 Losses mount, but Sanderson, Mueller welcome the competition Feb 3, 2007 Cyclone wrestlers top OSU again Jan 31, 2007 Cyclones pin Okla. State again, 21-12 Jan 30, 2007 ISU wrestlers dominate Oklahoma Jan 27, 2007 Cyclone wrestlers to face Sooners, Cowboys Huskers Jan 27, 2007 Cyclones Takedown Sooners Jan 27, 2007 C.P. Schlatter's return from injury signaled Minnesota's return the No. 1 ranking and aided the Gophers' performance in the National Duals, writes Michael Rand. Jan 20, 2007 Prep of the week: Go-Hawk caught up in the moment Jan 18, 2007 NWCA Duals: Konrad reprises role as Minnesota closer Jan 16, 2007 ISU finishes 3rd at National Duals Jan 16, 2007 Iowa State routs Pokes for third place Jan 15, 2007
Iowa State s men s basketball coach Greg McDermott, women s coach Bill Fennelly, wrestling coach Cael Sanderson and athletic director Jamie Pollard have attended all of the tailgate tour outings. It s really been exciting, McGuire, NIACC s former athletic director, said of the tour. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
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"This is our third stop and the turnout is great, once again,'' said Pollard, an uncontroversial guy who has raised a tad bit of controversy, to some, by making three major coaching changes in the short time he's been athletic director.The three coaches were at the tailgate Monday -- Greg McDermott (men's basketball coach), Gene Chizik (football coach) and Cael Sanderson (wrestling coach). The Cyclone women's gymnastics coach, Jay Ronayne, was also on the tour, as was the most popular guy in the... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Iowa State University wrestling coach Cael Sanderson was the guest of WMS students and faculty Tuesday afternoon as he gave a presentation on success in life, using his own experience growing up in a wrestling family in Utah and his career as a champion wrestler as an example. You guys can do or be anything that you want, Sanderson said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
"You can't go wrong going into a program where they won a conference title, and were NCAA Runner-Up's. Iowa State first year Head Coach Cael Sanderson was named Big 12 Wrestling Coach of the Year. Sanderson lead his team to the Big 12 Championship title and a second-place finish at the NCAA Championships.The former 2004 Olympic gold medalist had 10 individuals qualify to the NCAA Championships. Sanderson also coached Trent Paulson (former Council Bluffs Lewis Central star) to his first national... (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
At Iowa State, Sorenson will wrestle for Cael Sanderson, the former Cyclone who went 159-0 in his four-year career and won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. Sanderson took over the Cyclone program last year and led Iowa State to a Big 12 Conference championship and a runner-up finish at the NCAA Championships. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Welcome to the Ames Tribune Online Edition - the #1 source for news, sports, classifieds and local real-estate. Wednesday, May 02, 2007. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Celebrities will include people like Jamie Pollard, Gene Chizik, Greg McDermott, Bill Fennelly, Cael Sanderson and many others. Cyclone Nation publisher and WHO Radio host Steve Deace will be the special emcee. (CycloneNation.com)
In addition, Pollard hired several new coaches, including football coach Gene Chizik, men's basketball coach Greg McDermott and wrestling coach Cael Sanderson, a former Olympic gold medalist. "We're really excited about what's happening," said Pollard, the featured speaker at the annual Sertoma Club Sports Dinner Tuesday at the Sioux City Convention Center. (Sioux City Journal)
"We wanted to create more effective ways to make Cyclone celebrities like Gene Chizik, Greg McDermott, Bill Fennelly and Cael Sanderson available to Cyclone fans throughout the state," Pollard said. "This tour makes us better equipped to reach out to Cyclones with young families.". (Charles City Press, IO)
And, he installed three new head coaches in high-profile sports, landing Cael Sanderson in wrestling, Greg McDermott in men's basketball and Gene Chizik in football. Arnaud was a three-year starter on Iowa State football teams coached by Donnie Duncan. (Sioux City Journal)
ISU head coach Cael Sanderson was named the Big 12 Coach of the Year and the National Coach of the Year in his first season as Iowa State head coach. The Total Commitment Award went to freshman Nick Fanthorpe. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
IRVING, Texas Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson, who was named the National Coach of the Year earlier this month, has been named Big 12 Wrestling Coach of the Year in a vote by the conference coaches. Sanderson collects the honor as a first-year head coach for the Cyclones. (Charles City Press, IO)
" And finally, look at the parity: The team champion each of the past six years had scored at least 122.5 points; this year, Minnesota won with just 98 -- an indication that no team dominated and that the points were evenly spread out. Also, no school had a multiple champion: 10 champs, 10 schools. It could set up a year in the not-too-distant future when a newcomer to the party is able to sneak in and win a championship. Iowa (nine), Oklahoma State (seven) and Minnesota (three) have combined to... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Varner is the first freshman to earn All-American honors and wrestle in a championship match since Cael Sanderson in 1999 ... "I don't think there is any doubt about Cael Sanderson being the coach of the year. He is the best coach in the country and with our returning lineup the future is very bright.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Both first-year head coaches at their respective universities, Cael Sanderson carried the Cyclones to a surprising second-place team finish and four All-Americans, while the Tom Brands regime led the Hawkeyes to an eighth-place showing and sent one fewer All-American to the stand. Competing at a higher level across the board throughout the three days, Iowa State had more championship finalists (three) than any other team but only captured one individual title in the form of a 6-4 decision for... (Daily Iowan, IA)
It's only Cael Sanderson's first year, but already he's the National Coach of the Year and already his Cyclones have served notice that a national power is re-emerging in Ames ... Varner is the first freshman to earn All-American honors and wrestle in a championship match since Cael Sanderson in 1999 ... I dont think there is any doubt about Cael Sanderson being the coach of the year. (CycloneNation.com)
"I don't think I could have asked anything more than what these guys have given us here," ISU head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said ... Varner scored a takedown in the extra period to become the first ISU freshman to advance to the NCAA championship match since Cael Sanderson in 1999 with the win ... "It helps when everyday in the wrestling room you are going against Cael Sanderson and Tim Hartung. How much better could it possibly be? Coach Sanderson, it's like he has the Midas touch,... (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Sunday, March 18, 2007. Iowa State's Trent Paulson celebrates his 6-5 victory over Wisconsin's Craig Henning in the championship match at 157 pounds Saturday night. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Mid-Iowa Newspapers - ISU second at NCAA; Paulson is champ. Sunday, March 18, 2007. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"We're happy," said Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson, who was named national coach of the year. "The effort was there. Things didn't work out, but we gave it our best shot. I'm really proud of these guys.". (Waterloo Courier, IO)
"We've done so far what we have to do," ISU head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said ... In his rookie season, Varner has posted a record of 28-6 and is the first freshman to advance to the NCAA semifinals since head coach Cael Sanderson in 1999. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Iowa State started the season as a longshot to win anything, but first-year head coach Cael Sanderson boldly predicted his team would get better and contend for a team title. "There is still a lot of wrestling left to do here," said Cyclone head coach Cael Sanderson. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
"These guys have done a great job," ISU coach Cael Sanderson said. "We knew coming in if our seniors stepped up like they have, we'd be in the hunt, and that's where we're finding ourselves. These guys are doing a great job. I'm real proud of them.". (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"I think we had a solid day," ISU coach Cael Sanderson said ... " Trent Paulson and Varner never trailed in posting victories. ISU's four championship bracket victories Thursday night came after it had taken eight of 11 matches in the afternoon's first round. Four of those came by falls, including two by redshirt freshman Nick Gallick at 133. Gallick, who had to wrestle a pigtail match before the first round, pinned Rob Tate of Gardner-Webb and then stuck third-seeded Adam Frey of Cornell in the... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"We had a good day," head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said. "We lost a couple of close matches, but we won some close ones too. It was no secret going in that our All-Americans had to lead us for us to have a good tournament. They certainly did that today. Now we have talked with our guys who are in the consolation rounds about how much we are counting on them.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
"Our senior All-American's came through for us, opening the meet with strong performances," Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said. "Nick's victory demonstrates to all our wrestlers that you never give up in a match and keep wrestling. Tonight's round will be crucial.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
ISU coaches Bill Fennelly and Cael Sanderson already have met some of the performance incentives listed in their contracts and could satisfy more in the coming week. The Cyclone wrestlers open the NCAA championships in Detroit today, and the women's basketball team plays Washington at 11 a.m. Saturday in the first round of NCAA Tournament in Minneapolis. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
And, not too many people were buying when first-year Iowa State coach Cael Sanderson said his Cyclones could be national championship contenders back in November. With six freshmen expected to crack Iowa State's lineup, it was believed the Cyclones would have a lot of growing pains during the 2006-07 season. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mid-Iowa Newspapers - Deemed a longshot, Turner reaches national tournament. Thursday, March 15, 2007. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Thursday, March 15, 2007. It was big for our team. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Minnesota Coach J Robinson, Iowa State Coach Cael Sanderson and Oklahoma State Coach John Smith were all on hand with Smith as well as Michigan Head Coach Joe McFarland who is representing the host school. Askren was joined on the podium by other individual favorites including standouts Cole Konrad, Minnesota's All-American heavyweight and 165 pound grappler Johny Hendricks of Oklahoma State. (Mutigers.com)
First-year Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson's squad has touched on historic milestones of the Cyclone wrestling tradition as it pushes forward to the NCAA Championships Thursday through Saturday at The Palace at Auburn Hills near Detroit, Mich ... "We have our work cut out for us," Iowa State head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said ... Cael Sanderson is the only coach in ISU wrestling history to earn a conference championship in his initial season. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
" Iowa State is an intriguing team. The Cyclones qualified wrestlers at all 10 weight classes en route to the team's first Big 12 championship. Freshman David Zabriskie clinched the victory with a 3-2 victory over Oklahoma State's Jared Rosholt in the heavyweight title match -- the type of tense, close bout that will mirror the atmosphere at the NCAA meet. First-year head coach Cael Sanderson appears to have his team peaking at the right time. The Cyclones will need to pull some upsets along the... (ESPN -- College Sports)
In its first season under Cael Sanderson -- perhaps the most accomplished U.S. wrestler ever, having won Olympic gold in 2004 after going undefeated in four seasons at Ames -- Iowa State is ranked No. 2 going into the NCAA championships, which start on March 15 in Auburn Hills, Mich. Tom Brands left Virginia Tech last April to take over at Iowa. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson met with reporters on Monday to talk about the Cyclones' Big 12 wrestling championship and preparations for next weekend's NCAA meet in suburban Detroit. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gamer' Zabriskie came up big for Cyclones By: Dick Kelly 03/06/2007 Iowa State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said redshirt freshman heavyweight Dave Zabriskie was the one he wanted on the mat Saturday night with the Big 12 Conference championship meet on the line. Zabriskie faced Oklahoma State's Jared Rosholt in the final match of the tournament. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Cael Sanderson went 159-0 at Division I Iowa State from 1998-2002. Quincy Osborn claimed his first national championship, scoring a 7-3 win over Ricky LaForge of Delaware Valley in the 141-pound title bout. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
"LeVesseur beat the College of New Jersey's Mike Guenther, 3-0, to finish his career unblemished at 155-0. He is only the second wrestler, in any division, to finish with four championships and a perfect record. Cael Sanderson went 159-0 while winning four Division I national titles for Iowa State.LeVesseur started at the University of Minnesota, where he redshirted a season, before transferring to Augsburg. He won his first three titles at 157 before moving up to 165 after taking a year... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
He won't have enough matches to break the collegiate record of 159-0 set by Iowa State legend Cael Sanderson, but LeVesseur's place among the all-time greats at a school that boasts nine NCAA team titles is established ... "I do think about going undefeated. My friends and reporters talk about it. I think of Cael Sanderson as motivation for myself. He showed that it can be done. I just want to follow in his footsteps.". (USA Today -- Sports)
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To hear Cael Sanderson's press conference this week click here. Related Stories. (CycloneNation.com)
Cael Sanderson answered questions Monday about his ISU team and the conference meet. Sign in here if you already have a username and password to any service on the Rivals. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
"He made second-team all-conference. Obviously, the wrestling has given him a gift of balance. He's also got a lot of moxie. He's so quick off the ball that it's hard to get a hit on him.'' He has been voted team captain for next fall, and maybe he'll have a shot at the same honor in soccer. Yes, he plays that too, and since soccer in the Bay Area is a winter sport, he's competing in two sports in the same season. In wrestling, Welch needs all the competition he can get. He usually isn't tested... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
"I thought the weekend went well," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said. "We wanted to get some quality matches and work on some individual fundamentals that we have stressed in practice. This was our last competitive chance before the Big 12 Championships. We're going to back to Columbia to wrestle the same way.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
"I thought the weekend went well," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said ... "This was a great win for us, especially at this time of year," ISU head coach Cael Sanderson said. (CycloneNation.com)
Iowa State is coached by Cael Sanderson, a four-time NCAA Champion who was a gold medalist at the Athens Olympics. Sanderson was 159-0 in his four-year career at Iowa State. (Virginiasports.com)
Max Askren's exploits had led to comparisons with Iowa State coach Cael Sanderson, who was 159-0 in four years with the Cyclones from 1998-2002. Askren was the last unbeaten freshman in the nation to lose. (Boonville Daily News, MO)
"Win or lose, it's just a dual meet. It's a big dual meet, and it's important to us, but it's not our ultimate goal, which is doing well in March," Cael Sanderson said Monday at a press conference at Hilton Coliseum ... "Yesterday, Trent worked real hard and got a technical fall, and Travis beat a guy who has beaten him," Cael Sanderson said ... " Backes' victory clinched the meet for the Cyclones, and redshirt freshman heavyweight David Zabriskie closed it out with an 8-4 triumph over Mark... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Fresh off completing a sweep of conference opponents in regular season duals - something Iowa State hadn't done in 15 years - Cyclone head coach Cael Sanderson is ready to look ahead to the conference and national meets. ISU finishes the year with two duals in Virginia this weekend, but there's no question that Sanderson and Co. are close to being in a March state of mind. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Date: Feb 12, 2007 It's hard to believe Cael Sanderson has had this big of an impact on the ISU wrestling program already in his first year, isn't it. Listen to this exclusive interview he did with CN after the Cyclones dominated then-#2 Missouri on Sunday. (CycloneNation.com)
Iowa State coach Cael Sanderson said Mueller will likely be out "for awhile" but didn't disclose his injury. "Our game plan was just to get in there and hustle and get after them," Sanderson said. (U-Wire.com)
Sunday, February 11, 2007. Both teams are undefeated in conference dual meets, so the winner will be declared the regular-season champion. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Posted Feb 9, 2007 The debut of Cael Sanderson as head coach has exceeded expectations for Cyclone wrestling fans. Now assistant coach Cody Sanderson talks to CN prior to this weekend's final home dual meet of the season. (CycloneNation.com)
With a 9-3 overall record and 3-0 mark in the Big 12 Conference, the third-ranked Cyclones of Iowa State are led by first year Head Coach Cael Sanderson ... Both individuals are in search of a perfect season and such a feat would be the first for a freshman since current Iowa State Head Coach Cael Sanderson began his four-year 159 win streak in 1998. (Mutigers.com)
A: Cael Sanderson, because throughout college he was undefeated and a hard worker. He worked on the little things to improve his wrestling to become the best and that's what I'm trying to do. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
" Cael Sanderson, in his first season as the head coach, said he thinks his younger brother has handled the name and reputation well. We've talked about it a little bit, but it's just not reality," Cael Sanderson said ... " As the 2006-07 season winds down, the competition won't get any easier for Cyler Sanderson, Mueller or another other member of the ISU team. "We wrestle a tough schedule and we're going to wrestle the best kids, the best teams," Cael Sanderson said. "It's kind of hit and miss... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"It was good for us to get in here and get a win, especially a Big 12 (Conference) match," ISU coach Cael Sanderson said ... "That's kind of the style we want to wrestle," Cael Sanderson said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"We don't want to have to adjust to opponents, we want teams to react to us," head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said. "We are trying to stay consistent.". (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
"Seasoned freshmen" is what Iowa State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson called the six youngest regulars in the Cyclones lineup Friday night after five of the six scored victories in a 27-9 victory over Oklahoma at Hilton Coliseum. "We're trying to push the pace; we're trying to wrestle hard," Sanderson said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
"Oklahoma always has a tough squad," ISU coach Cael Sanderson said ... "Those teams are coming in here to win," Cael Sanderson said. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
We were able to go out and push the pace and wrestle hard tonight, head wrestling coach Cael Sanderson said. That is how Iowa State wrestlers complete. (CycloneNation.com)
" Missouri will be somewhat of a wild card at tournament time, considering the Askren brothers are both ranked No. 1, while many of the other wrestlers are on the fringes of All-American status (top eight), at least according to the rankings. It could be feast or famine for the Tigers. Iowa State is heading in the right direction: The Cyclones had a solid finish, scoring three big upsets in pounding Oklahoma State 25-9 in the third-place match. "We're here for the experience; to face the best... (ESPN -- College Sports)
Brad Penrith, Cael Sanderson and Tom Brands, in particular, have taken notice, clogging the Thompsons' mailbox with recruiting letters. But the 17-year-old cousin of UNI assistant Tolly Thompson simply has his sights on a state title. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Iowa State's Cael Sanderson wasn't happy, but that doesn't mean he wasn't satisfied following his Cyclones third-place finish. ISU routed Big 12 rival Oklahoma State in the third-place match, 25-9, closing out another strong performance by the Cyclones. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Posted Jan 15, 2007 Another ISU sports team steadily improving under a rookie head coach is the wrestling squad under the direction of Cael Sanderson ... "We're looking good right now," Iowa State head coach Cael Sanderson said. (CycloneNation.com)
"We're looking good right now," head coach Cael Sanderson said ... "Our freshmen came through with big upsets today," head coach Cael Sanderson said. (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
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