Table of Contents/Quick Facts 2007-08 EMU Wrestling • TABLE OF CONTENTS • 2007-08 Schedule 2 Eastern Michigan University is committed to excellence in teaching, the extension of knowledge through basic and ap- EMU Roster 3 plied research, and creative and artistic expression. Building on a proud tradition of national leadership in the preparation 2007-08 Outlook 4 of teachers, we maximize educational opportunities and personal and professional growth for students from diverse Nationally Ranked Recruiting Class 5 backgrounds through an array of baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs. EMU Coaching Staff 6-7 We provide a student-focused learning environment that 2007-08 EMU Eagles Bios 8-16 positively affects the lives of students and the community. We extend our commitment beyond the campus boundar- 2007-08 Opponents 17-22 ies to the wider community through service initiatives and partnerships of mutual interest addressing local, regional, 2006-07 Results 23-24 national and international opportunities and challenges. 2006-07 Season Review 25 EMU Athletics EMU All-Americans 26 Mission Statement EMU Records 27-30 The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to provide a competitive intercollegiate athletic program for men and Eastern Michigan University 31-39 women while supporting the educational goals of its student-athletes. The development of successful teams, while focusing on the well- •EMU WRESTLING QUICK FACTS• being of student-athletes, is inherent in our mission. Integral to our Name Eastern Michigan University mission is the intellectual, cultural, physical and social development Location Ypsilanti, MI 48197 of coaches and staff. Founded 1849 In support of this mission, the Department of Intercollegiate Ath- Enrollment 25,000 letics is committed to the following guiding principles: Nickname Eagles • Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will adhere to the letter and spirit of the rules and regulations of the National Colors Green and White Collegiate Athletic Association and the Mid-American Conference Affi liation Mid-American Conference (MAC) and will comply with all applicable state and federal laws. President TBA • Academic Success. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs Athletics Director Dr. Derrick Gragg will recruit student-athletes with the ability to achieve academic Asst. AD/SWA Stephannnie Harvey-Vandenberg success and will support the educational endeavors of the student- Assoc. AD/Internal Affairs Doug Dowdy athletes with a goal of graduation from the University. Assoc. AD/Administration Mike Malach • Competitiveness. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs Dir. of Compliance Melody Reifel Werner aspire to achieve competitive success at the conference and na- Ticket Manager Ron Reid tional levels, within the limits of available resources. Each athletic Equipment Manager Darrell Hallberg program is encouraged to increase private support and expand Head Athletic Trainer Steve Nordwall its endowments. • Student-Athlete Development. Eastern Michigan University athletic Sports Information Director Jim Streeter programs are committed to the personal development and well- Assistant SID Greg Steiner being of all student-athletes along with their athletic development. Graduate Assistant/Wrestling Contact Paul Pancoe The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics establishes standards Graduate Assistant Sarah VanMetre of conduct for student-athletes that refl ect positively on the indi- Graduate Assistant Amanda Decker vidual student-athlete, the program and the University. SID Phone 734.487.0317 • Fiscal Integrity. Eastern Michigan University athletic programs will SID Fax 734.485.3840 operate with prudent fi scal management and within the normal Head Coach Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, ‘99) business processes of the University. Gifts to the athletic programs Assistant Coach David Bolyard (Central Michigan, ‘05) will be received and processed by the Eastern Michigan University Graduate Asst. Coach Kevin Artis (UNC-Greensboro, ‘06) Foundation. Student Asst. Coach Nick Conklin •Access and Opportunity. Eastern Michigan University athletic pro- grams are committed to broad participation by students attending the University on an equitable basis and defi ned by the student Letterwinners Returning/Lost 11/4 interest and high school participation. Newcomers 14 • Diversity. Eastern Michigan University takes pride in its diverse Home Venue Bowen Field House community of student, faculty and staff. EMU athletic programs Wrestling Phone 734.487.0395 are committed to fostering a cohort of student-athletes, coaches Wrestling Fax 734.487.4568 and staff to further enrich the diversity of the University. Eagles 1 2007-08 emu WRESTLING SCHEDULE Eastern Michigan University 2007-08 Wrestling Schedule Day Date Event Time Saturday Nov. 3 EMU Open All Day Sunday Nov. 11 at MSU Open (East Lansing, Mich.) All Day Thursday Dec. 6 OHIO* 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 8 Campbellsville Duals (Campbellsville, Kentucky) All Day Saturday Dec. 14 at Edinboro, War on the Shore (Erie, Pa.) 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 16 NORTHWESTERN 3 p.m. Thursday Dec. 20 OLIVET 7 p.m. Sunday Dec. 30 at Michigan, Lehigh, Buffalo* (Ann Arbor, Mich.) All Day 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Friday Jan. 4 at Lone Star Duals (Dallas, Texas) All Day Saturday Jan. 12 at Cleveland State 7 p.m. Saturday Jan. 26 CENTRAL MICHIGAN* 6 p.m. Saturday Feb. 2 at Ithaca Duals (Ithaca, New York) 1 p.m. Saturday Feb. 9 CLARION, GARDNER-WEBB, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 11 a.m. Thursday Feb. 14 at Kent State* 7 p.m. Friday Feb. 22 at Michigan State 7 p.m. Saturday Mar. 7-8 Mid-American Conference Championship (Kent, Ohio) All Day Thurs-Sat. Mar. 20-22 NCAA Championship (St. Louis, Mo.) All Day *Mid-American Conference match 2007-08 Eastern Michigan University Wrestling Team 2 Eagles 2007-08 emu WRESTLING roster 2007-08 EMU Wrestling Eastern Michigan University - 2007-08 Roster Name Weight Class Cl.-El. Hometown-High School (College) Ted Amundsen 149 Jr.-So. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Central William Amundsen 149/157 Jr.-So. Kalamazoo, Mich.-Central Justin Brandel* 157/165 Jr.-So. Saginaw, Mich.-Swan Valley Kyle Chittick 165 So.-Fr. Davison, Mich.-Davison Sean Clair* 133 Jr.-So. Turtlecreek, Pa.-Plum Maurice Cox 157 Jr.-So. Canton, Mich.-Westland John Glenn Zack Donofrio** 125 Jr.-So. Monroe, Mich.-Dundee Dominic Doyle HWT Fr.-Fr. Lowell, Mich.-Lowell Jacob Fairchild 184 Jr.-So. Westland, Mich.-John Glenn Derek Foore 165 Fr.-Fr. Wadsworth, Ohio-Wadsworth Matthew Franklin 165 Fr.-Fr. South Beach, Mich.-Ogemaw Heights Don Funk** 157 Sr.-Jr. Jonesville, Mich.-Jonesville Nick Hendrick 157 So.-So. Columbiaville, Mich.-Powers Catholic Cody Heir 149 So.-So. Davison, Mich.-Davison Chris Jenkins*** 133 Jr.-Jr. Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh J.J. Johnson 141 Fr.-Fr. Rockford, Mich.-Rockford Justin Joseph 149 Fr.-Fr. Lapeer, Mich.-Lapeer East Leontin Lazar 165/174 Fr.-Fr. West Bloomfield, Mich.-West Bloomfield Drew Lesko* 149/157 Jr.-So. Tecumseh, Mich.-Tecumseh Josh Lewis** 174/184 Jr.-Jr. West Liberty, Ohio-Salem Vince Licari 133 Sr.-Jr. Troy, Mich.-Troy Athens Cory Mancuso** 157 Sr.-Sr. Brockway, Pa.-Brockway Area John McClure*** 197 Jr.-Jr. Holland, Mich.-West Ottawa (Central Michigan) Jordan McGuire 125/133 Fr.-Fr. Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg Mike Maguire 125 Fr.-Fr. Clarkston, Mich.-Clarkston Josh Moulton** 149/157 Sr.-Jr. Grass Lake, Mich.-Napolean Andrew Novak 133 Fr.-Fr. New Boston, Mich.-Huron Matt Pettigrew HWT Fr.-Fr. St. Johns, Mich.-St. Johns Corey Phillips 149 Fr.-Fr. Canton, Mich.-Canton Charles Pienaar 174 Sr.-Sr. Trafford, Pa.-Penn-Trafford (SRU) David Pienaar 141 Jr.-So. Trafford, Penn.-Greensburg Central Catholic (SRU) Tommy St. Louis 174 Fr.-Fr. Neosho, Missouri-Neosho Darin Tims 165 Fr.-Fr. Brownstown, Mich.-Woodhaven David Wade HWT So.-Fr. Beavercreek, Ohio-Beavercreek Jake Wood 197/HWT Jr. So. Miamisburg, Ohio-Miamisburg *Letters won Head Coach: Derek DelPorto (Slippery Rock, ‘99) 2nd Year Assistant Coach: David Bolyard (Central Michigan, ‘05) 1st Year Graduate Assistant: Kevin Artis (UNC Greensboro, ‘06) 2nd Year Student Assistant: Nick Conklin - 1st Year Eagles 3 2007-08 EMU wrestling outlook In just his fi rst season at the helm of the Eastern Southern Scuffl e gave Clair the experience of a seasoned Michigan University wrestling program, head coach Der- veteran after just one year collegiate competition. ek DelPorto set the bar high for years to come. The Ea- Redshirt sophomores Zach Donofrio and David Pi- gles posted an 8-7 regular-season record, the best mark enaar will battle for the starting position at 141. Donof- since the 1990-91 campaign, and improved on their fi n- rio fi nished last season with a 14-11 overall record and a ish at the Mid-American Conference Championship with a 2-2 dual mark in conference action. Pienaar was a trans- fi fth place fi nish. fer from Slippery Rock University where he was an NCAA The Green and White closed out the 2006-07 regular Qualifi er. Pienaar was also ranked No. 4 in the 141-pound season with an impressive 5-1 mark in the month of Feb- weight class in the MAC preseason rankings. ruary, including a fi ve match winning streak with victories The 149-pound class will see a new face in the start- over Buffalo, Clarion, Duquesne, Wagner and Eastern Il- ing lineup this season after the departure of NCAA Quali- linois. fi er and 2006-07 MAC champion Jermain Thompson. In DelPorto coached six wrestlers to place fi nishes at the front running for the starting nod are Drew Lesko the MAC Championship, the most since the 1995-96 and Josh Moulton. In limited open action last season, campaign in which eight wrestlers placed. Lesko carded a 4-6 record while Moulton posted a 5-5 The Eagles were showered with post-season acco- overall record. lades, highlighted by a No. 12 national ranking in the Cory Mancuso returns as last year’s starter at 157. 2007-08 EMU Wrestling National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Aca- Mancuso, a Slippery Rock transfer, collected a 16-12 demic Top 30.