Kolat named head wrestling coach at Navy
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Most likely more $$ and of course there is the fact that all kids are full ride. Recruiting will be different as the pool of kids will be different
His relationship.with Bruce B most likely influenced the decision for both parties
His relationship.with Bruce B most likely influenced the decision for both parties
Yeah, he was building something in an unlikely spot. But this seems like a good career move for Cary.
Congratulations to Cary. The move to Navy allows him to advance his career and achieve personal and financial goals. Nevertheless, this must be devastating to Campbell as they invested heavily in Cary and his staff, facilities, recruiting and scholarships. This year Campbell had several ranked wrestlers and a few quality recruits coming in. Hopefully, they can hire a replacement who can keep the program on the upturn.
Cary was at Campbell University for six years. He accomplished much, but the wrestling community surely knew at some point he'd be moving on. Too talented as a coach, so now we get to see what he can do for Navy.
Did you know that Penn State and Navy have wrestled 86 times, second only to Penn State vs Lehigh (118). When I was a student, Navy was one of the matches most anticipated by our fans.
Did you know that Penn State and Navy have wrestled 86 times, second only to Penn State vs Lehigh (118). When I was a student, Navy was one of the matches most anticipated by our fans.
Back in the 60s and 70s Navy was usually the top wrestling team in the east in front of Lehigh and Penn State. They had a heavyweight during the same years as Joyner who gave Joyner fits. Don;t think he ever beat Joyner but he only weighed about 200 pounds.
Did you know that Penn State and Navy have wrestled 86 times, second only to Penn State vs Lehigh (118). When I was a student, Navy was one of the matches most anticipated by our fans.
11 RoarLions1, Today at 9:36 AM
Back in the 60s and 70s Navy was usually the top wrestling team in the east in front of Lehigh and Penn State. They had a heavyweight during the same years as Joyner who gave Joyner fits. Don;t think he ever beat Joyner but he only weighed about 200 pounds.
12 NoVa Lion, 53 minutes ago
As the old-timers will remember, Hwt Dave Joyner couldn't come out for wrestling until after the football season (including bowl game). So, he had to work his way into wrestling shape (note below). His first match back in Feb 1970 he tied Navy's EIWA champ (Kane) 1-1 to preserve a 18-16 win. The next year he pinned another Navy Hwt to earn a 17-17 tie with Navy for the dual.
Note: Joyner (a 1st team football AA and NCAA runner-up Hwt wrestler) was once asked how the conditioning compared to wrestle vs football and he said there was no comparison (wrestling of course was tougher).
11 RoarLions1, Today at 9:36 AM
Back in the 60s and 70s Navy was usually the top wrestling team in the east in front of Lehigh and Penn State. They had a heavyweight during the same years as Joyner who gave Joyner fits. Don;t think he ever beat Joyner but he only weighed about 200 pounds.
12 NoVa Lion, 53 minutes ago
As the old-timers will remember, Hwt Dave Joyner couldn't come out for wrestling until after the football season (including bowl game). So, he had to work his way into wrestling shape (note below). His first match back in Feb 1970 he tied Navy's EIWA champ (Kane) 1-1 to preserve a 18-16 win. The next year he pinned another Navy Hwt to earn a 17-17 tie with Navy for the dual.
Note: Joyner (a 1st team football AA and NCAA runner-up Hwt wrestler) was once asked how the conditioning compared to wrestle vs football and he said there was no comparison (wrestling of course was tougher).
I knew you would know who I was talking about although the name Kane doesn't ring a bell. It was a LONG time ago.
Happy for Kolat but I also feel bad for Campbell. I mean they just built Cary a new facility. Here's hoping they can keep the trajectory going.
I'd feel a lot worse for Campbell if they hadn't made that investment. That foundation gives them an opportunity to thrive under the new head coach.
I know Maryland did not get its No. 1 guy (HC Alex Clemson even admits as much now in an interview on BTN I saw). A lot of this is guessing on the parts of the media but was he in the mix for the Maryland job a year ago?
If he was and turned them down and accepted the job at Navy (in the same state) that to me is really telling about the support of the Maryland administration towards their wrestling program.
If he wasn't, I would be curious why. I watched his flo documentary and instantly became a fan even though I know those documentaries only show what they want you to see.
If he was and turned them down and accepted the job at Navy (in the same state) that to me is really telling about the support of the Maryland administration towards their wrestling program.
If he wasn't, I would be curious why. I watched his flo documentary and instantly became a fan even though I know those documentaries only show what they want you to see.
In case other's hadn't heard of him before (like me): https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestli...Sentes-named-head-wrestling-coach-at-Campbell
