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General Information

QUICK FACTSUniversity InformationLocation College Park, Md.Founded 1807Enrollment 34,801Nickname TerrapinsAffiliation NCAA Division IConference Atlantic Coast ConferenceArena Comcast Center Pavilion (1,500)School Colors Red, White, Black, GoldPresident Dr. C.D. Mote, Jr. (California, ‘59)Athletic Director Deborah A. Yow (Elon, ‘74)

Team Information2003-04 Record 4-9ACC Record/Finish 0-4/5thACC Tournament Points/Finish 32/5thLetterwinners Returning/Lost 10/5Starters Returning/Lost 5/52004 NCAA Qualifiers None

Top ReturneesJason Gribschaw, 141 (17-16 in 2003-04)Adam James, 157 (redshirt 2004-05, 15-13 in 2002-03)

Coaching InformationHead Coach Pat Santoro (Pittsburgh, ‘92)Overall Record/Years 4-9 (.444)/1Record at Maryland/Years 4-9 (.444)/1Assistant Coaches Shane Mack (Maryland, ‘98) Brad Dillon (Lehigh, ‘04)Wrestling Office Phone (301) 314-7003Wrestling Fax (301) 405-0955

Media InformationWrestling Contact Adam Zundell, Asst. DirectorOffice Phone (301) 314-7066Cell Phone (304) 657-0388e-mail azundell@umd.eduOffice Fax (301) 314-9094Associate A.D./Media Relations Doug DullWebsite www.umterps.com

TABLE OF CONTENTSQuick Facts 12004-05 Schedule 1This is Maryland Wrestling 2Fear The Turtle Campaign 4Coaching Staff 5 Head Coach Pat Santoro 5 Assistant Coach Shane Mack 6 Assistant Coach Brad Dillon 6 Administrative Assistant Kevin Kearns 62004-05 Season Outlook 72004-05 Roster Information 8 Alphabetical Roster 8 Roster By Weight 8 Pronunciation Guide 8 Terps By State 8 Terps By Class 8Terrapin Profiles 92003-04 Season Review 16 Season Review 16 Season Results 16 Individual Records 16 Match Results 17 ACC Season Review 18 NCAA Tournament 18Maryland Wrestling History 19 All-Time Results 19 All-Time Honors 19 Coaching History 19 ACC Champions 20 Terps of Distinction 21Opponent Capsules 22Comcast Center 23University Profile 24 Athletic Director Deborah A. Yow 26 Distinguished Alumni 28 Academic Support & Career Development 29 Staff Directory 30 Athletic Administration 30 Atlantic Coast Conference 31 Media Information 32

Media Guide CreditsThe 2004-05 Maryland wrestling media guide was written by Adam Zundell of the Athletic Media Relations Department. Editing by Doug Dull and Mark Fratto. Design and layout by Patrick Fischer, Publications Coordinator/Assistant Director of Media Relations. Cover design by John Schaffhauser. Photography by Bill Vaughan and Andrew Shurtleaff. Printing by Multi-Ad.

Additional copies of this media guide can be purchased for $5, plus $1.50 for shipping and handling, by writing the Athletic Media Relations Office, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 20742, or by calling 301-314-7064.

2004-05 SCHEDULEDay Date Opponent Location TimeSat. Nov. 6 INTRA-SQUAD WRESTLE-OFFS College Park, Md. 10 a.m.Sat.-Sun. Nov. 20-21 Body Bar Invitational Ithaca, N.Y. 10 a.m.Sat Nov. 27 Mat Town Invitational Lock Haven, Pa. 9 a.m.Sun. Dec. 5 Penn State Open University Park, Pa. 9 a.m.Sat. Dec. 11 at Rutgers Piscataway, N.J. 11 a.m.Sat. Dec. 11 at Rider Lawrenceville, N.J. TBATues. Dec. 28 Southern Scuffle Greensboro, N.C. 9 a.m.Sun. Jan. 2 vs. Southern Illinois Columbia, Mo. 1:30 p.m.Sun. Jan. 2 vs. Utah Valley St. Columbia, Mo. 3 p.m.Sun. Jan. 2 at Missouri Columbia, Mo. 5 p.m.Sat. Jan. 8 at Duke* Durham, N.C. 10 a.m.Sat. Jan. 8 at North Carolina* Chapel Hill, N.C. 1:30 p.m.Thu. Jan. 13 NAVY College Park, Md. 7 p.m.Fri. Jan. 21 at Virginia Military Institute Lexington, Va. 7 p.m.Sat. Jan. 22 at Virginia Tech* Blacksburg, Va. 5 p.m.Sat. Jan. 29 DUQUESNE College Park, Md. NoonSat.-Sun. Jan. 29-30 UNC-GREENSBORO College Park, Md. TBASat. Feb. 5 vs. Lehigh Charlottesville, Va. 4 p.m.Sat. Feb. 12 NC STATE* College Park, Md. 3 p.m.Sun. Feb. 13 at American Washington, D.C. NoonFri. Feb. 18 GEORGE MASON College Park, Md. 7:30 p.m.Sat. Feb. 19 VIRGINIA* College Park, Md. 1 p.m.Sat. Mar. 5 at ACC Championships Greensboro, N.C. 11 a.m.Thu-Sat. Mar. 17-19 at NCAA Tournament St. Louis, Mo. All Day

Home matches in BOLD CAPS at Comcast Center Pavilion * Atlantic Coast Conference match

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BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA IN MARYLAND WRESTLINGPat Santoro begins his second season as the Terps’ head coach with a mission of returning a winning tradition back to Maryland. Santoro has already added a nationally-ranked recruiting class to go along with the talented veterans on the team.

The Terps will take on some of the top competition across the country in preparation for the conference and national tournaments in March. To support these goals, the Terps are surrounded by state-of-the-art facilities located within the Comcast Center. It’s a good time to be a Terp!

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We welcome additional gifts in support of wrestling scholarships. To make a tax-deductible gift to the Fear the Turtle campaign to benefit Maryland Wrestling, please contact the Athletics Major Gifts office at 301-314-7020, or toll free at 800-653-7667.

FEAR THE TURTLE CAMPAIGNA Campaign FOr Athletic Scholarships

FULL SCHOLARSHIP GIFTSMr. William Chesley

HALF SCHOLARSHIP GIFTSMr. Alan J. GebhartMr. Petch GibbonsMr. and Mrs. Andy Gribschaw

QUARTER SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS

Mr. Mark A. Anderson

POOLED SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS

Mr. Ryan AbbottMr. Humphrey O. AtiemoMr. Tom BaileyMr. Richard BesnierMr. Robert E. BoothMr. Robert W. BoothMr. Charles E. Bowler Jr.Mr. Christopher BrodmerkelMr. Allen F. BrownMr. Philip G. BrownMr. Keith J. BurgessMr. Edward BurlasMr. Curt Callahan

The Fear the Turtle campaign was launched in the Fall of 2003 with the goal of raising $1.2M to annually fund scholarships for the eight men’s teams at the University of Maryland that do not have the maximum number of scholarship allowed by the NCAA. These men’s sports – Baseball, Cross Country, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, and Wrestling – need additional scholarships in order to recruit talented student-athletes to compete for the Terrapins.

Maryland Athletics and the wrestling coaching staff would like to extend their sincere appreciation to all letter winners and friends of the program who have contributed to the Fear the Turtle campaign. Your generosity has provided Maryland Wrestling with 4 additional scholarships, bringing our current total to 9 full scholarships!

Our success is directly related to your support. Together, we are returning Maryland Wrestling to national prominence and causing all of our opponents to Fear the Turtle!

Mrs. Bella A. CarterMr. Kevin L. ColabucciMs. Beth DeskinsMr. David J. DiehlMr. William P. FerenczMr. Paul FitzmauriceMr. Patrick M. FlynnMrs. Louise H. GilmanMr. Jim GuzzioMr. Raymond J. HaneyMs. Karla HarlanMr. Ted HarlanLorraine and Monika HaylekMr. Stephen P. HayleckMr. Steven K. HegerMr. John B. HendersonMr. Scott HerfelMr. Wayne HicksMr. Richard D. Hitchens, Jr.Mr. Kevin KearnsMr. Richard F. KonopMr. David LandMr. Luke LearyMr. Michael LipitzM Club Foundation, Inc.Mr. Shane MackMr. Chuck MaierMr. John McHughMr. Craig McHughCol. Paul McNeilMr. and Mrs. James R. MeehanAlan and Amy Meltzer Family FoundationMary and Chuck MingMr. Vincent MonaMr. Grant NewmanMr. Steven D. NickolausMr. Robert C. PapaMr. Joseph H. PruittMr. Alan PtakMr. Thornton C. RaceMr. Tom ReeseMr. Pat SantoroMr. Melvin E. SchwarzMr. Curtis R. ScovelMr. Saul S. SeltzerMr. and Mrs. Joseph P. SherlockMr. Thomas A. SinibaldiMr. Peter SokowskiMr. Robert TakseraasMr. Joseph TomainoMs. Barbara TuranchikMr. Randall L. UmbergerMr. Thomas VanGorderMr. Jeff WhalenMr. Malcolm D. Wilson

FRIENDS OF MARYLAND WRESTLINGFriends of Maryland Wrestling is a sport-specific fundraising group that provides a tangible and

consistent way to focus fan enthusiasm and support into specific initiatives to benefit Maryland Wrestling. Members of Friends of Maryland Wrestling include former wrestlers, parents of current wrestlers, faculty and staff, and fans of wrestling.

The goals of Friends of Maryland Wrestling are to: (1) raise money for special projects and services for the wrestling program not provided for in the annual athletic department budget; (2) sponsor and conduct activities which foster a positive family atmosphere and spirit; and (3) ensure good communication and exchange of information between the coaching staff and its core group of supporters. All funds earned through Friends of Maryland Wrestling are managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of Maryland Wrestling.

Please contact the Maryland Wrestling coaching staff at 301-314-6677 for information on how you can become a Friend of Maryland Wrestling. Thank you for your support.

MARYLAND WRESTLING SCHOLARSHIPS2003-04 2004-05+ NCAA Max*5.0 9.0 9.9+ Number of Scholarships Currently Funded by Maryland * NCAA Maximum Number of Scholarships

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Pat Santoro, a two-time NCAA national champion and four-t ime All-American, returns for his second season at the helm of the Maryland program. Santoro has already created a buzz around the Terrapin program after attracting a nationally-ranked recruiting class after just one season in College Park.

Top-notch recruits are attracted to the program because of Santoro’s proven track record of success. In his nine seasons as an

assistant coach at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., he helped the Mountain Hawks ascend on the national scene. In 2003, Santoro’s last season with the program, Lehigh finished fourth in the team standings at the 2003 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and Santoro was named the national Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association.

Lehigh had national top-10 finishes in three of the past four seasons and has finished either first or second in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association seven times in the last eight years, including four team championships. Santoro has also served as an assistant coach at Duquesne (1993-94) and Penn State (1991-93).

In his first season in College Park, the Terps were 4-9 in dual meet action. At the ACC Tournament, though, Maryland’s Jason Kiessling (157) and Barry Stein (HWT) advanced to the finals and were named to the ACC All-Tournament team. This season, the Terps will look to infuse new talent with the experience gained in 2003-04.

Santoro brings to Maryland credentials that include national success as both a coach and as a student-athlete. Santoro was an All-American wrestler at the University of Pittsburgh, earning that status each season from 1986 through 1989. He won NCAA Division I individual national championships at 142 pounds in 1988 and 1989, and was a three-time individual champion in the Eastern Wrestling League. He was the recipient of Pittsburgh’s Golden Panther Award in 1989, recognizing the outstanding athlete of the year.

Following his success as a collegiate wrestler, Santoro went on to a stellar international career, being ranked among the nation’s top wrestlers for more than a decade. He was a member of the U.S. National Team in 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999, serving as an alternate for the 1996 Olympic Team and the 1999 World Team. He placed fourth at the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials, third at the 1992 Trials and was runner-up at the U.S. Open Freestyle competition in 1992.

“I’m extremely happy to have an opportunity to serve as a head coach at a university with such great tradition as Maryland,” said Santoro, 38, on the day of his hiring. “Athletically and academically, Maryland fits extremely well with what I’d like to accomplish as a head coach. The school has produced a number of outstanding individuals who have gone on to successful careers. After so many years as an

assistant coach, I’m grateful and excited about having the opportunity to become a head coach.”

Santoro graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Pittsburgh in 1992. While there he was a two-time team captain and a member of Athletes in Action and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a member of the EWL and District XI Wrestling halls of fame.

HEAD COACH PAT SANTOROSecond season at Maryland • Pittsburgh 19922003 National Assistant Coach of the Year

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Coaching Staff

Brad Dillon, an All-American on the mat and in the classroom at Lehigh, begins his first season as an assistant coach University of Maryland this fall. Dillon wrestled and flourished under head coach Pat Santoro’s direction while at Lehigh.

A four-year starter for the Mountain Hawks, Dillon finished fourth at the NCAA Tournament as a senior and fifth as a junior at 174 pounds to earn All-America honors. In addition, he was a two-time team captain and captured a pair Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) titles. He finished his career with

over 100 victories and set school records for career dual meet victories (67), season dual meet victories (24) and most takedowns in a season (145).

ASSISTANT COACH BRAD DILLON1st season at Maryland • Lehigh 2004

Off the mat, Dillon was named an Academic All-American and was a recipient of the Lehigh University Scholar Athlete Award as a senior.

“I am excited for the opportunity to work with Pat,” Dillon commented when he was hired. “He was instrumental in my accomplishments and I am familiar with his coaching system and philosophies. I am very confident in my ability to help the student-athletes at Maryland become better wrestlers and well-balanced individuals.”

“I am extremely excited to have Brad join our staff,” Santoro said. “He is an excellent technician and is committed to the development of our student-athletes on and off the mat. Brad’s intensity will have an immediate impact in building our program.”

ASSISTANT COACH SHANE MACK2nd season at Maryland • Maryland 1998

Shane Mack, a former member of the Terrapin wrestling team, returns to his alma mater for his second season as an assistant coach.

As a student-athlete at Maryland, Mack obtained accolades on and off the mat. As a three-time NCAA qualifier (1996-1998), Mack received the Unsung Hero Award as a junior, and was designated a captain his senior year, a season in which Mack was ranked in the top 10 nationally by Amateur Wrestling News.

Impressively, Mack’s wrestling accomplishments mirrored the honors he accumulated in the classroom. Graduating with a degree in Social Studies Education, Mack was a scholar athlete during his tenure in College Park.

In the five years since he graduated, Mack has continued to pursue his interests in both wrestling and education.

After serving as assistant wrestling coach at Solanco High School (Penn.), Mack garnered his first head coaching position at Ithaca High School (N.Y.), where he remained for two seasons.

In 2002, Mack entered the Division I coaching ranks, as the Assistant Head Coach at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Overall, he was involved in the day-to-day operations of running a Division I wrestling program. Responsibilities at Greensboro included recruiting prospective student-athletes, leading practices, implementing a strength training program and monitoring the academic progress of the athletes.

Furthermore, Mack has also been a full-time history teacher for both middle and high school students at each of his stops on the road back to College Park.

His blend of academics and athletics fits nicely with the Terrapins’ repertoire of flourishing student-athletes.

KEVIN KEARNSAdministrative Assistant28th season at Maryland • Maryland 1975

Former Terrapin letterwinner Kevin Kearns enters his 28th season on the Maryland staff, his first as an administrative assistant after spending the previous 27 years as an assistant coach. In 1970, while a captain of the wrestling team, Kearns was drafted into the United States Army. He served with the 101st Airborne Division in a Recon Team in Vietnam in 1971 and 1972.

Upon his completion of military duty, Kearns returned to the Maryland wrestling program in

1972-73 and assisted Coach McHugh and the team. Wrestling during this time for the Baltimore Central YMCA, Kearns won the national YMCA Greco championship, the prestigious New York Athletic Club Greco championship and two South Atlantic AAU freestyle championships.

After receiving his degree, he moved to Minnesota to train and wrestle for the United States Greco Roman team. Returning to Maryland in 1976, Kearns was named head coach at Dulaney High School in Timonium, Md. In 1977, he was selected to take the head coaching position at Johns Hopkins University, but returned to Maryland in 1980, where he has served as an assistant coach for 27 years before moving to an administrative position in 2004.

JASON NAGLEVolunteer Assistant Coach1st season at MarylandPennsykvania 2000

Jason Nagle enters his first year at the University of Maryland as a volunteer assistant coach.

A native Marylander, Nagle attended Centennial High School in Ellicott City where he was a state finalist. In college, Nagle was a four-year starter, wrestling at Penn State University before transferring to the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, he advanced to the finals of the EIWA tournament two times, winning the tournament once.

After graduating in 2000 with a degree in Biology, Nagle worked as an equity and index options trader

before returning to the classroom in the fall of 2004. He is currently a first year student at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

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SEASON OUTLOOKYoung ... Talented ... Improving

In any sport at the Division I level, it is difficult to win with a young squad. Whether it is adjusting to the speed of the sport, the demanding schedule or simply gaining experience at a higher level of competition, the only consistency from a young squad is inconsistency. In Pat Santoro’s second season at the helm of the Maryland program, the team will be young, but the team will be talented and will show improvement from the beginning of the season to the end.

The projected starting lineup features just one senior, so junior co-captains Adam James (157) and Jason Gribschaw (141) will be counted on for leadership as well as wins in the middle of the lineup.

“They’re both juniors with a lot of experience and we are looking for them to bring the team together,” Santoro says. “They have been around the program and have been through the coaching transition, and we are counting on Adam and Jason to bring team unity and help lead our team’s level.

“A young team improves greatly throughout the season,” Santoro adds. “We should have a team that is better in March than it is in November. I expect the team to battle every minute of every match, and when you keep wrestling good things happen. I want them to go out there to be tenacious and look to score points from every position.”

Santoro will mix the leadership and the aggressive attitude with the improved level of talent he has recruited in just one year. Although some of the nationally-ranked recruits will redshirt this season, the competition and depth in the wrestling room are the trademarks of a program on the rise.

“Steel sharpens steel,” Santoro says. “We have good depth in the room and we need to continue to build on that to ensure the success of our team. With each incoming recruiting class our team will continue to benefit from better competition at every weight. This will help our wrestlers reach their goals of becoming All-Americans and national champions.”

“Anyone that steps into the lineup is going to be prepared to wrestle,” he adds. “We are preparing them to go out and battle and compete with the best in the country. We teach high-percentage technique and train at the highest level because we are working to the elite level. We have to do that now to help our team in March, to help our team next year and years to follow. The expectation level has risen, the attitude has changed and the team is working hard to achieve their goals.”

In order to stimulate improvement on his young team, Santoro has scheduled ambitiously in the first part of the season so that his team will go up against some of the nation’s best at early season tournaments. This will provide the Terps with the chance to see not only how the stack up against the elite, but also what they need to improve on in order to compete at that level.

“The first part of the year is really about individual development,” Santoro says. “We want to win as many duals as we can, but we are training for the NCAAs in March. The tournaments are like NCAAs, we will have several matches a day against top-level competition. We are going to see many top programs and highly ranked individuals.”

125 – True freshman Kevin Vinh and redshirt freshman Jeff Oldham will compete for the starting spot at 125. Vinh has caught the attention of the coaches in a short amount of time and has them believing he can compete right away at the collegiate level. Oldham is a hard worker who took advantage of his redshirt year and is able to step up this year.

133 – Sean Carr and Ryan Brown are the top contenders for the 133 spot. Brown redshirted a season ago while Carr comes to Maryland after a successful career at Whitehall High in the competitive Lehigh Valley.

The two wrestlers in each of the first two weight classes are expected to push and make each other better, and the coaching staff will look to the youth in those spots to bring a spark at the top of the lineup.

141 – The deepest weight class for Maryland, eight wrestlers were competing for time as of late October. Co-captain Jason Gribschaw had the most wins of any returning starter a season ago (17), and will likely be counted on again this season. However, he will be pushed by Charlie Pinto, who saw time in the lineup as a freshman and will again be competing to see action. Andrew Schlaffer has been wrestling well in the preseason and Brian Rizzo is up from 133 and could make a push. Kyle Harger, a nationally-ranked recruit, will redshirt this season.

149 – Jared Villecco won 11 matches as a freshman and will likely return to the lineup after recovering from knee surgery. Villecco contributed three wins and three pins and will be a strong part of the lineup with his experience. Keith Bernard and Spencer Holliworth have surprised the coaches so far with their work ethic.

157 – Co-captain Adam James benefited from a redshirt season last year and is primed for a big year as a redshirt junior. James will be counted on as an anchor in the middle of the lineup to tally wins and consistent performances. The coaches feel James has the skill and commitment to compete among the nation’s best in one of the toughest weight classes in the country. Freshman Ryan Kennett will redshirt this season.

“Adam really took advantage of his redshirt year,” Santoro says. “He really bought into what we are doing and halfway through last season, he went to a different level.”

165 – Jason Kiessling, who finished second at the ACC Tournament at 157 last season, will look to build off that performance this season.

“Jason has all the tools,” Santoro says. “He’s good enough to be an All-American this year and he’s good enough to be in the national championship hunt. That’s going to be up to Jason and if he can believe in himself. He can wrestle, and he’s fun to watch when he’s rolling.”

Senior John Antonelli, who was the team’s regular starter at 165 a season ago, provides the Terps with two talented options at this weight. Antonelli went 13-13 last season, including a 5-5 mark in duals. Luke Stauffer redshirted last season and has missed preseason action with a knee injury. Rob Parker is a freshman out of New York who has great potential but needs to add technique to his aggressive and scrappy style.

174 – Sophomore Mike Maceroli will step into the lineup at 174 after spending two seasons at Lehigh. Freshman Yony Noy will likely redshirt the season, allowing Sean Fehn to compete for time behind Maceroli. Fehn has missed some time in the preseason with injury and has not had the opportunity to compete for the spot against Maceroli as of early November. The Terps will redshirt two-time Maryland state champ Eli Black.

184 – One of the nation’s top recruits, Josh Haines, will redshirt the season to gain experience at the collegiate level. Pat Cissne, who wrestled at 174 last season, will compete with Mark Eberstein for the starting spot. Cissne had a solid 10-11 season last year, including four wins in dual action. Eberstein, who was at Idaho last year which didn’t have wrestling, was the state runner-up in New Jersey at the 215 weight class as a high school senior.

197 – Sophomore Jerry Afari, who picked up 10 wins as a freshman, has added improved technique and positioning to his exceptional stamina for this season. Afari is able to wrestle the entire seven minutes, and if he can limit miscues in the first half of the match, he should be able to wear down his opponents in the third period. Dan Gargas is expected to back up Afari.

HWT – Barry Stein, the lineup’s lone senior, was an All-ACC Tournament selection after finishing second at the tournament last season. Stein had a team-high six falls last season and has added 10 pounds for his junior campaign. Sophomore David Blais gives Maryland depth at this weight.

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AlphabeticalName WT. Class Hometown/High SchoolJerry Afari 197 So. Columbia, Pa./ColumbiaJohn Antonelli 165 Sr. Norristown, Pa./Norristown AreaKeith Bernard 149 Fr. Clifton Park, N.Y./ShenendehowaAdam Beytin 174 Jr. Reisterstown, Md./Owings MillsEli Black 174 Fr. Mechanicsville, Md./ChopticonDavid Blais HWT So. Wenham, Mass./St. John’s PrepRyan Brown 133 R-Fr. Baltimore, Md./LansdowneSean Carr 133 Fr. Whitehall, Pa./WhitehallPat Cissne 184 Sr. Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Upper MorelandAdam DeCosmo 157 R-Jr. Baltimore, Md./Old MillMark Eberstein 184 R-Fr. Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon CentralSean Fehn 174 Sr. North Babylon, N.Y./North BabylonDan Gargas 197 Fr. Annandale, N.J./North HunterdonJason Gribschaw 141 Jr. Horsham, Pa./Hatboro-HorshamJosh Haines 184 Fr. Walnutport, Pa./NorthamptonKyle Harger 149 Fr. Loveland, Ohio/Brooks SchoolSpencer Hollerith 149 Fr. Montville, N.J./MontvilleDave Jacovsky 141 Jr. Baltimore, Md./Owings MillsAdam James 157 R-Jr. Silver Spring, Md./Paint BranchChad Jeronimo 149 Fr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy ChaseEric Jeronimo 133 Fr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy ChaseRyan Kennett 165 Fr. West Chester, Pa./The Haverford SchoolJason Kiessling 165 Jr. La Plata, Md./McDonoughMike Maceroli 174 R-So. Chatham, N.J./ChathamMike Moor 125 Fr. Seaford, N.Y./Seaford Yony Noy 174 Fr. Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair LawnJeff Oldham 125 R-Fr. Bethel, Conn./BethelRob Parker 165 Fr. Northport, N.Y./NorthportCharlie Pinto 141 So. Stockholm, N.J./Wallkill Valley RegionalBryan Rizzo 141 R-So. Coopersburg, Pa./Easton AreaMatt Rothstein 157 So. Potomac, Md./Winston ChurchillAndrew Schlaffer 141 R-Fr. Baltimore, Md./DulaneyLuke Stauffer 165 R-So. Mount Joy, Pa./ElizabethtownBarry Stein HWT Sr. Union, N.J./UnionJared Villecco 149 So. Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway RegionalKevin Vinh 125 Fr. Allentown, Pa./NazarethHead Coach: Pat Santoro (Pittsburgh ’92), 2nd SeasonAssistant Coach: Shane Mack (Maryland ’98), 2nd SeasonAssistant Coach: Brad Dillon (Lehigh ’04), 1st Season

Weight ClassName WT. Class Hometown/High SchoolMike Moor 125 Fr. Seaford, N.Y./Seaford Jeff Oldham 125 R-Fr. Bethel, Conn./BethelKevin Vinh 125 Fr. Allentown, Pa./NazarethRyan Brown 133 R-Fr. Baltimore, Md./LansdowneSean Carr 133 Fr. Whitehall, Pa./WhitehallEric Jeronimo 133 Fr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy ChaseJason Gribschaw 141 Jr. Horsham, Pa./Hatboro-HorshamDave Jacovsky 141 Jr. Baltimore, Md./Owings MillsCharlie Pinto 141 So. Stockholm, N.J./Wallkill Valley RegionalBryan Rizzo 141 R-So. Coopersburg, Pa./Easton AreaAndrew Schlaffer 141 R-Fr. Baltimore, Md./DulaneyKeith Bernard 149 Fr. Clifton Park, N.Y./ShenendehowaKyle Harger 149 Fr. Loveland, Ohio/Brooks SchoolSpencer Hollerith 149 Fr. Montville, N.J./MontvilleChad Jeronimo 149 Fr. Bethesda, Md./Bethesda-Chevy ChaseJared Villecco 149 So. Mickleton, N.J./Kingsway RegionalAdam DeCosmo 157 R-Jr. Baltimore, Md./Old MillAdam James 157 R-Jr. Silver Spring, Md./Paint BranchMatt Rothstein 157 So. Potomac, Md./Winston ChurchillJohn Antonelli 165 Sr. Norristown, Pa./Norristown AreaRyan Kennett 165 Fr. West Chester, Pa./The Haverford SchoolJason Kiessling 165 Jr. La Plata, Md./McDonoughRob Parker 165 Fr. Northport, N.Y./NorthportLuke Stauffer 165 R-So. Mount Joy, Pa./ElizabethtownAdam Beytin 174 Jr. Reisterstown, Md./Owings MillsEli Black 174 Fr. Mechanicsville, Md./ChopticonSean Fehn 174 Sr. North Babylon, N.Y./North BabylonMike Maceroli 174 R-So. Chatham, N.J./ChathamYony Noy 174 Fr. Fair Lawn, N.J./Fair LawnPat Cissne 184 Sr. Huntingdon Valley, Pa./Upper MorelandMark Eberstein 184 R-Fr. Flemington, N.J./Hunterdon CentralJosh Haines 184 Fr. Walnutport, Pa./NorthamptonJerry Afari 197 So. Columbia, Pa./ColumbiaDan Gargas 197 Fr. Annandale, N.J./North HunterdonDavid Blais HWT R-Fr. Wenham, Mass./St. John’s PrepBarry Stein HWT Sr. Union, N.J./Union

Terps By StateConnecticut (1): Jeff OldhamPennsylvania (9): Jerry Afari, John Antonelli, Sean

Carr, Pat Cissne, Jason Gribschaw, Josh Haines, Ryan Kennett, Bryan Rizzo, Luke Stauffer, Kevin Vinh

Maryland (11): Adam Beytin, Eli Black, Ryan Brown, Adam DeCosmo, Dave Jacovsky, Adam James, Chad Jeronimo, Eric Jeronimo, Jason Kiessling, Matt Rothstein, Andrew Schlaffer

Massachusetts (1): David Blais New Jersey (9): Mark Eberstein, Dan Gargas,

Spencer Hollerith, Mike Maceroli, Yony Noy, Charlie Pinto, Barry Stein, Jared Villecco

New York (5): Keith Bernard, Mike Moor, Sean Fehn, Mike Moor, Rob Parker,

Ohio (1): Kyle Harger

Terps By ClassSeniors (4): John Antonelli, Pat Cissne, Sean Fehn,

Barry SteinJuniors (6): Adam Beytin, Adam DeCosmo, Jason

Gribschaw, Dave Jacovsky, Adam James, Jason Kiessling

Sophomores (7): Jerry Afari, Mike Maceroli, Charlie Pinto, Bryan Rizzo, Matt Rothstein, Luke Stauffer, Jared Villecco

Freshmen (20): Keith Bernard, Eli Black, David Blais, Ryan Brown, Sean Carr, Mark Eberstein, Dan Gargas, John Haines, Kyle Harger, Spencer Hollerith, Chad Jeronimo, Eric Jeronimo, Ryan Kennett, Mike Moor, Yony Noy, Jeff Oldham, Rob Parker, Andrew Schlaffer, Kevin Vinh

Pronunciation GuideJerry Afari: ah-FAR-eeAdam Beytin: bay-TINDavid Blais: blazeJason Kiessling: KEYS-lingMike Maceroli: MASS-er-ol-eeYony Noy: YO-nee Kevin Vinh: vinJared Villecco: vill-ECK-o

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JERRY AFARI197 lbs. • SophomoreColumbia, Pa.Columbia HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Consistent starter for the Terps at 197 … posted a 10-19 record, including a 5-8 mark in duals … picked up important bonus points with a major decision over Harry Zander in Maryland’s 20-19 win over George Mason (2/21/04) … major decision

over Old Dominion’s Rob Velentine (2/14/04) … notched a dual victory over Adam Montgomery (12-5), in the team’s victory over American (1/28/04) … came up with a huge fall over Slippery Rock’s Shawn Adams to help keep the Maryland rally going in a dual it would eventually win by just two points (1/10/04) … also earned a 10-7 decision against Duquesne … sixth-place finish at Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04) … pinned Sacred Heart’s Mike Ames in 1:20 at the Penn State Open (12/7/03) … recorded the first fall of his career by pinning Virginia’s Scott Smith in 2:46 at the Body Bar Classic (11/22/03).

Before Maryland: Set a school record with 117 takedowns at Columbia High School in 2002 … finished with a record of 39-1 his senior year … state runner-up at the 215 weight class with 33 pins … NHCA National duals second team All-American in 2002 … had a career-record of 105-16 as a three-year letterwinner … third team All-State for football as a linebacker in 2003 … lettered in football three years, and was a defensive captain for two … also lettered in track three years.

Personal: Jerry F. Afari … son of Paulyne and Seth Afari … born Feb., 18, 1985 … two brothers, Humphrey and Donald … one sister, Gennifer … chose Maryland for its academics and an up-and-coming wrestling program … letters and sciences major.

Afari’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 10-19 5-8 3 0 3

JOHN ANTONELLI165 lbs. • SeniorNorristown, Pa.Norristown Area HS

As A Junior (2003-04): Posted an even 13-13 record at 165 pounds… had four major decisions … … finished third at ACC Tournament … key major decision victory to help the Terps edge George Mason (2/21/04) … pair of individual dual victories against UNC Greensboro and

Old Dominion (2/14/04) … one of two Terp victories against VMI (1/30/04) … earned an 11-1 major decision in Maryland’s win over American (1/28/04) … finished second at Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04).

As A Sophomore (2002-03): Finished with an overall record of 7-9 … finished sixth place at the Hitchcock Memorial Classic … pinned Brian Consolvo of James Madison in 4:49 in the second round … defeated Chris Bailey of Anderson 9-1 for his largest margin of victory on the season … finished 1-2 in dual meets … wrestled in the 157 weight class.

As A Freshman (2001-02): Compiled an overall record of 14-14 ... on three separate occasions won three consecutive matches ... finished 7-6 in dual meet competition ... pinned Binghamton’s Ryan Jantzen in 5:55 in the first round of the Millersville Invitational ... won six out of seven dual meets during one streak ... defeated Duke’s Jason Fink in the first round of the ACC tournament.

Before Maryland: Recorded 121 wins and 60 pins as a four-year letterwinner for the Norristown Area High School wrestling team … three-time state qualifier … two-time Junior Olympic qualifier … three-time section champion … two-time district champion … three-time member of all-academic team … three-time member of all-state team …also a three-year letterwinner for cross country team.

Personal: John Michael Antonelli … son of Albert and Connie Antonelli … born May 8, 1983 … one brother, Albert … chose Maryland for its academics, big school atmosphere and location … is a member of the Student Athletic Committee … finance major.

Antonelli’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2002 14-14 7-6 2 1 22003 7-9 1-2 1 0 02004 13-13 5-5 1 0 4Totals 34-36 13-13 4 1 6

KEITH BERNARD149 lbs. • FreshmanClifton Park, N.Y.Shenendehowa HS

Before Maryland: Fifth-place finish at the New York State Championships as a senior at Shenendehowa High … posted a 40-4 record that year … three-time Class A champion … two-time Section II champ … team captain as a junior and senior … four-time All-Suburban

Council … posted a career record of 130-30 … NYS scholar-athlete four times.

Personal: Keith Joseph Bernard … son of Dean and Lorraine Bernard … born Sept. 16, 1985 … one of three children with older brother Kyle and younger sister Lindsey … enjoys outdoor activities in his free time … selected Maryland over American, James Madison and Brown … maintained a 4.0 GPA in high school … a markets and society major.

ADAM BEYTIN174 lbs. • JuniorReisterstown, Md.Owings Mills HS

As a Sophomore (2003-04): Went 1-5 while wrestling at 165 … picked up his win at the East Stroudsburg Open … defeated Kenny Williams 6-1 … did not see action in dual competition.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2002-03): Finished the season with a record of 1-7 … competed in four tournaments … pinned Matt Horton in 4:47 during the East Stroudsburg Open … wrestled in the 157 weight class.

As a Freshman (2001-02): Competed in three tournaments ... lost two matches in both the West Virginia Open and the Wilkes Open ... lost closest match of the season in his one loss at the Penn State Open to Pennsylvania’s Chris Wright 7-5.

Before Maryland: Two-time state qualifier … named MVP of wrestling team senior year … captain of football and wrestling team senior year … named unsung hero of wrestling team junior year … finished senior season 35-9 with 18 pins … was valedictorian of his high school.

Personal: Adam Evan Beytin … son of Mark and Abby Beytin … born Nov. 8, 1982 … two brothers, Aaron and Noah … named Baltimore County Male Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2001 … chose Maryland over Johns Hopkins, Franklin & Marshall and Swarthmore … member of the Gemstone program … majoring in computer engineering with minors in Japanese and piano performance.

Beytin’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2002 Redshirt2003 1-7 0-0 1 0 02004 1-5 0-0 1 0 0Totals 2-12 0-0 2 0 0

WRESTLER PROFILESFrom Afari to Vinh

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ELI BLACK174 lbs. • FreshmanMechanicsville, Md.Chopticon HS

Before Maryland: Two-time state champion at Chopticon High … compiled a career record of 144-7, including back-to-back undefeated seasons as a junior (37-0) and senior (40-0) … set the school record for wins in a career and wins as a senior … was the team’s

MVP all four years … helped team to the state title as a senior ... two-time 2003-04 Washington Post All-Met … NHSCA All-American with a fourth place finish in 2003 … four-time region champ and all-county selection … set Southern Maryland Athletic Conference record for career wins.

Personal: Elijah Paul Black … born April 9, 1986 … son of Donna and Robert … one of three boys, with older brother Garret and younger brother Lucas … lists Cael Sanderson as someone he admires … chose Maryland over Edinboro, Penn State, Duquesne and Millersville … undecided major.

DAVID BLAISHWT • SophomoreWenham, Mass.St. John’s Prep HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Went 0-2 in open competition at 197.

Before Maryland: Recorded 122 wins in the four years he lettered in wrestling at St. John’s Prep … was a three-time Catholic Conference All-Star … state champion

and New England finalist in 2003 … letterwinner for three years on the football team.

Personal: David Patrick Blais … son of Roger and Sally Blais … born March 2, 1985 … two brothers, Micah and Patrick … one sister, Mary Clare … majoring in criminal justice.

RYAN BROWN133 lbs. • RS FreshmanBaltimore, Md.Lansdowne HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Went 3-4 in open competition, going 2-2 at 125 and 1-2 at 133.

Before Maryland: Career record of 123-25 as a four-year letterwinner for Lansdowne High School … finished third in the state twice and earned all-county honors …

also earned first team all-division honors as a cornerback for the football team which he lettered on for two years … first team all-division and all-county as a second baseman on the baseball team which he lettered on for two years.

Personal: Ryan Anthony Brown … son of Mike and Theresa Brown … born June 10, 1985 … one brother, Michael Jr. … chose Maryland because of the beautiful campus, its closeness to home and the coaching staff … lists his father as the person he most admires … majoring in mathematics.

SEAN CARR133 lbs. • FreshmanWhitehall, Pa.Whitehall HS

Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner at Whitehall High for Coach Tim Cunningham … competed in the Lehigh Valley Conference … two-time team captain … qualified for the state meet as a senior … four-time district placewinner, including a runner-up finish as a

senior … three-time Northeast regional qualifier … participated in the Easton Lions Classic All-Star match.

Personal: Full name is Sean Garrett Carr … born March 25, 1986 … son of Judy and Barrie Carr … one of two children, with older sister Shannon … selected Maryland because of the coaching staff and the academic reputation … graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA … majoring in biology.

ADAM DeCOSMO157 lbs. • JuniorGlen Burnie, Md./Old Mill HS

Before Maryland: Transfer from Chattanooga … was a two-time state champion and a three-time finalist at Old Mill High under coach Vern Hines … was undefeated as a senior (38-0) … two-time Baltimore Sun and Washington Post All-Met selection … three-time county champion … Old Mill went 71-2 during his four seasons.

Personal: Adam Kirk DeCosmo … born April 20, 1983 … son of Donna and Rich Crozier … one of three children, with older brothers Eric and Ben … majoring in criminal justice.

MARK EBERSTEIN184 lbs. • RS FreshmanFlemington, N.J.Hunterdon Central HS

Before Maryland: Amassed over 100 wins at Hunterdon Central under coach Steve Gibble … two-time most valuable athlete … two-time team captain … posted a 38-1 record as a senior … 106-26 career record … New Jersey Region 5 champ as a junior ...

attended Idaho but did not wrestle during 2003-04.

Personal: Mark Albert Eberstein … son of Carol and Bernie Eberstein … born Jan. 25, 1984 … one of three children, with older brother Dan and younger sister Kristin … chose Maryland because of the academic and athletic opportunities … undecided major.

SEAN FEHN174 lbs. • SeniorNorth Babylon, N.Y.North Babylon HS

As A Junior (2003-04): Won a career-high eight matches wrestling at 174 and 184 pounds … picked up three dual victories … opened the dual against George Mason with a 4-3 decision over Jim Martin (2/21/04) … picked up a dual victory against Drew Michelottie of

UVa (2/18/04) … fourth-place finish at Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04) … first career major decision at Penn State Open against Ian Michaud of Penn (12/7/03).

As A Sophomore (2002-03): Largest margin of victory on the season came in a 6-2 win over J.C. Cuffee of George Mason … wrestled in the East Stroudsburg Open the Penn State Open and the Hitchcock Memorial Classic … wrestled in the 165 weight class.

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As a Freshman (2001-02): Won first college match 11-5 over Bloomsburg’s Ryan Garner ... compiled 1-4 record wrestling at 165 pounds ... lost four matches by a combined 14 points ... wrestled in the West Virginia Open, East Stroudsburg Open, and the Penn State Open.

Before Maryland: Compiled a 102-21 career record at North Babylon High School … an All-American as a junior after placing fourth at nationals … two-time captain … MVP of team as a senior … ranked fourth in New York … recorded 29 pins … named to the All-Suffolk County team twice … member of the 100-win club … also a member of the all-county team as quarterback of the football team.

Personal: Sean P. Fehn … son of Kevin and Colleen Fehn … born Feb. 1, 1983 … two brothers, Michael and Brian … one sister, Kaitlin … chose Maryland for its campus … majoring in aerospace engineering.

Fehn’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2002 1-4 0-0 0 0 02003 3-6 0-0 0 0 02004 8-14 3-6 0 0 1Totals 12-24 3-6 0 0 1

DAN GARGAS197 lbs. • RS FreshmanAnnandale, N.J.North Hunterdon HS

As A Freshman (2003-04): Redshirted.

Before Maryland: Two-time team MVP at North Hunterdon High under Coach Jason Hawk … posted a 70-40 career record … 2003 Moores Town champion … two-time district champion … Region 5 runner-up as

a senior … winner at the New Jersey vs. Pennsylvania classic.

Personal: Daniel Nicholas Gargas … son of Patricia and Nicholas Gargas … born Dec. 29, 1985 … youngest of two children, with older brother John … member of the National Honor Society and student council in high school … lists Dan Marino as his favorite athlete … majoring in chemistry.

JASON GRIBSCHAW141 lbs. • JuniorHorsham, Pa.Hatboro-Horsham HS

As a Sophomore (2003-04): Second on the team with 17 wins … earned first career major decision with a 14-5 win over Old Dominion’s Mike Davis (2/14/04) … picked up an ACC win over Duke’s Daniel Schvartsman in overtime (2/7/04) … 6-2 decision over Daniel Lobsenz

in a decisive win over American (1/28/04) … helped give Maryland the early lead against North Carolina (1/23/04) with a tough 8-6 win over Travis Sickle … fifth-place finish with a 5-2 decision over Terry McKim at the Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04) … finished fifth at the Penn State Open (12/7/03).

As A Redshirt Freshman (2002-03): Compiled a record of 5-7 on the year … finished in fourth place at the Hitchcock Memorial Classic … had two pins on the season with the fastest one coming against Brandon Ayres of Duke in 0:34 … finished with a record of 1-2 in dual matches … wrestled in the 133 weight class.

As a Freshman (2001-02): Finished with a final record of 5-6 … won the opening match of all three tournaments he entered … defeated American’s Victor Acquaah-Harrison by a score of 16-1 in the West Virginia Open for his largest margin of victory on the season.

Before Maryland: PIAA Sectional Champion at Hatboro-Horsham High School … national qualifier … state qualifier … member of Pa. vs. N.J. All-Star Team … second in Pennsylvania in Greco-Roman … fourth in Pennsylvania in freestyle … member of USA vs. South Africa and USA vs. Canada teams … also lettered four years in cross country.

Personal: Jason S. Gribschaw … son of Andy and Bonnie Gribschaw … born Sept. 7, 1982 … one brother, Robert … chose Maryland over Bloomsburg, East Stroudsburg, Lock Haven, Penn State and Ursinus … majoring in physical education.

Gribschaw’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2003 5-7 1-2 2 0 02004 17-16 5-7 2 0 1Totals 22-23 6-9 4 0 1

JOSH HAINES184 lbs. • FreshmanWalnut Port, Pa.Northampton HS

Before Maryland: One of the nation’s top recruits out of Northampton High … two-time state champion … lost just two matches over his final two seasons … three-time district champion … three-time team captain … set school record with 156 wins … also broke the

19-year old District II record for career wins … represented Pennsylvania at the Dapper Dan Classic.

Personal: Full name is Joshua Michael Haines … born May 17, 1985 … son of Vicky and Ed Haines … has one sister, Angela … lists restoring cars as one of his hobbies … cites his parents as his biggest influence … selected Maryland over Virginia, Pitt, Nebraska, Penn State and NC State, among others … undecided major.

KYLE HARGER149 lbs. • FreshmanNorth Andover, MaineBrooks School

Before Maryland: Four-time league and New England champion at Brooks School under Coach Alex Konovalchik … three-time prep All-American … posted a 155-8 record in high school, with his losses coming at the national level … three-time Boston Globe

All-Scholastic selection … Globe Wrestler of the Year as a senior … three-time AAU national champion (Greco and folkstyle), runner-up in freestyle … earned the most team points and had the team’s fastest pin three of his four seasons.

Personal: Kyle Harger is the son of Jodi and Michael … born February 10, 1986 … has one younger brother, Pierce … enjoys outdoor activities and writing … lists winning AAU nationals as his biggest athletic thrill … worked with the Boys Club in high school … chose Maryland over Pitt, Columbia, American and Boston … majoring in business.

SPENCER HOLLERITH149 lbs. • FreshmanMontville, N.J.Montville HS

Before Maryland: Two-time county finalist at Montville High under Coach John Krip … as a senior, went 25-6 and was the team captain and team MVP … two-time all-area, county and conference selection … team MVP as a junior after posting a 27-5 record ... runner-up at

Cadet Freestyle state championships … second at Junior Greco state tournament … fifth at AAU Freestyle Nationals member of the New Jersey team at Freestyle Nationals.

Personal: Spencer Talcott Hollerith … son of Jeanne and Richard Hollerith … born Feb. 8, 1986 … oldest of two children, with brother Jamie … National Merit Scholar in high school … lists John Smith as his favorite athlete due to his international dominance … chose Maryland over Princeton … undecided major.

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DAVID JACOVSKY141 lbs. • JuniorBaltimore, Md.Owings Mills HS

As A Sophomore (2003-04): Posted a 2-7 record wrestling at both 125 and 133 … saw action in two duals … finished sixth at the Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04) … posted a win at the Body Bar Invitational (11/22/03).

Before Maryland: Qualified for states each of the three years he lettered for Owings Mills High School … recorded 118 career wins … Baltimore County and regional champion … finished third in the state and was team captain his senior year … also lettered two years on the cross country team.

Personal: David A. Jacovsky … son of Steve and Candy Jacovsky … born Nov. 5, 1984 … one brother, Jason … one sister, Jennifer … majoring in sports medicine.

Jacovsky’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 2-7 0-2 0 0 0

ADAM JAMES157 lbs. • RS JuniorSilver Spring, Md.Paint Branch HS

As a Junior (2003-04): Redshirted the 2003-04 season … went 10-3 in open competition … finished fifth at the Penn State Open (12/7/03).

As A Sophomore (2002-03): Named to the 2003 All-ACC team … compiled a record of 15-13 on the year …

had three pins on the year with the quickest coming against French Pope of McDaniel in 5:34 … finished with a record of 8-6 in dual matches … won three consecutive dual meets against American, Old Dominion and Virginia … defeated Paul Bjorlo of Virginia 6-3 in the first round of the ACC Tournament … won all three of his matches at the Virginia duals … won the first match in each of the tournaments he wrestled in … wrestled in the 149 weight class.

As a Freshman (2001-02): Finished with a 22-21 record … wrestled in 13 dual meets, compiling a record of 5-8 … finished 5-7 against ACC wrestlers … won 10 of the first 14 matches on the season in the West Virginia Open and the East Stroudsburg Open … won first two matches in each of the tournaments he entered … won three consecutive dual meets against Howard, Duke and Old Dominion … recorded four pins on the season, the fastest coming against Mike Catullo of West Virginia at the West Virginia Open.

Before Maryland: State champion as a senior at Paint Branch High School, compiling an undefeated 39-0 record … won All-Star tournament championship … named county MVP … placed fifth in the state as a junior and fourth in the state as a sophomore … earned 116 wins in high school career.

Personal: Adam W. James … son of James Field and Evita James … one brother, Alec … born Jan. 13, 1983 … also recruited by West Virginia, William and Mary, Pennsylvania … majoring in psychology.

James’ Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2002 22-21 5-8 4 0 32003 15-13 8-6 2 2 2Totals 37-34 13-14 6 2 5

CHAD JERONIMO149 lbs. • FreshmanBethesda, Md.Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS

Before Maryland: A three-time county champion at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High under Coach Bob Bunting … two-time regional champion and state finalist … second team All-Met.

Personal: Chad Wright Jeronimo … son of Lynda and John Jeronimo … born Sept. 20, 1986 … twin brother Eric is also on the Terrapin wrestling team … also has one younger sister, Nina … his father John, is the associate dean of architecture at the University of Maryland … undecided major.

ERIC JERONIMO133 lbs. • FreshmanBethesda, Md.Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS

Before Maryland: Two-time state runner-up at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High under Coach Bob Bunting … amassed over 100 wins during his prep career … a three-time regional champion … team captain as a junior and a senior … Montgomery County champion

… finished sixth in the state as a sophomore … second team All-Met.

Personal: Eric Moor Jeronimo … son of Lynda and John Jeronimo … born Sept. 20, 1986 … twin brother Chad is also on the Terrapin wrestling team … also has one younger sister, Nina … his father John, is the associate dean of architecture at the University of Maryland … undecided major.

RYAN KENNETT165 lbs. • FreshmanWest Chester, Pa.The Haverford School

Before Maryland: Posted a 220-14 record in four years wrestling under his father, Bruce … captained team to three state titles … three-time prep state champion … went 44-1 as a senior … set the Pennsylvania record for career wins … tallied a second- and third-place finish

at prep nationals … competed on two Junior Olympic teams.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Christopher Kennett … son of Sheila and Bruce Kennett … born October 26, 1985 … youngest of four children, with older brothers Dan, Matt and Brett … chose Maryland because of the coaching staff and the academics … selected the Terps over North Carolina, Virginia, Boston and NC State … majoring in business.

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JASON KIESSLING165 lbs. • JuniorLa Plata, Md.McDonogh HS

As A Sophomore (2003-04): Notched a 14-10 record at 157 pounds … an All-ACC Tournament selection after finishing runner-up (3/6/04) … helped the Terps pick up the dual victory over George Mason with a 8-2 win over Mitch Webster (2/21/04) … picked up a decision against

Ashton Buswell of UNC (1/23/04) … titlist at Hitchcock Classic after going 3-0 (1/4/04) … fifth-place finish at Body Bar Invitational (11/22/03).

As A Freshman (2002-03): Finished with an 18-13 record overall … compiled an 8-5 record in dual matches … won five dual matches in a row toward the end of the season … won the first match in each of the three tournaments he participated in … had three pins on the season with the quickest coming against Jake Beitz of Montclair in 3:44 … wrestled in the 149 and 157 weight classes.

Before Maryland: High school career record of 124-8 … three-year captain of the wrestling team … All-Met wrestler of the year in 2002 … fifth in high school senior nationals … All-American … three-time state finalist … state champion as a senior … three-time regional champion … two-time team MVP … lettered four years in wrestling and three in soccer.

Personal: Jason Brooks Kiessling … son of Mark and Kathy Kiessling … born Dec. 22, 1984 … one brother, Joshua … one sister, Janine … chose Maryland over Old Dominion University and Appalachian State University because of the academics … lists winning a state title and becoming a high school All-American as his biggest athletic thrill … lists his dad as the person he most admires … majoring in health.

Kiessling’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2003 18-13 8-5 3 1 12004 14-10 2-4 1 0 4Totals 32-23 10-9 4 1 5

MICHAEL MACEROLI174 lbs. • SophomoreChatham, N.J.Chatham HS

Before Maryland: Transfer from Lehigh … four-year letterwinner under Coach John Alessio at Chatham High … posted a career record of 70-24 … two-time district runner-up … regional champion and all-county selection as a senior … two-time all-conference

selection … served as team captain as a senior … selected as the team MVP as a junior and a senior.

Personal: Full name is Michael Anthony Maceroli … son of Joanne and Anthony Maceroli … born December 9, 1983 … youngest of two children, with older sister Veronica Harrison … chose Maryland to wrestle for Pat Santoro … majoring in physiology and microbiology.

MICHAEL MOOR125 lbs. • FreshmanSeaford, N.Y.Seaford

Before Maryland: Three-time all-county wrestler at Seaford High under the direction of Sal Lostrappo … also a three-time all-conference honoree … went undefeated (40-0) in Nassau County as a senior … posted a school record 103 career wins … helped team

to an unbeaten mark in the conference and the county title during his senior campaign … was a member of the NWCA and NHSCA dual and tournament teams.

Personal: Michael Moor is the son of Donna and Michael Moor … born May 26, 1986 … one of two children, with younger sister Deanna … member of the National Honor Society and co-editor of the yearbook in high school … lists his parents as the people he admires the most because of the support and patience they have given him … chose Maryland because he wanted to help be a part of the wrestling team’s resurgence … majoring in criminology.

YONY NOY174 lbs. • FreshmanFair Lawn, N.J.Fair Lawn HS

Before Maryland: Two-time district champion from Fair Lawn High under the direction of Coach Frank Guadagnino … regional runner-up … honorable mention all-state with a top-12 finish as a senior … went 28-6 in his final campaign … two-time first team

all-league honoree … second team all-county … fastest pin is 13 seconds … began wrestling his freshman year of high school.

Personal: Yony Noy is the son of Nina and Freddy Noy … born December 31, 1986, in Tel Aviv, Israel … youngest of four children … was in the National Honor Society in high school … chose Maryland because of the wrestling program and the business school … majoring in business.

JEFF OLDHAM125 lbs. • RS FreshmanBethel, Conn.Bethel HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Redshirted in 2003-04 … went 6-8 in open competition at 125 pounds.

Before Maryland: Lettered for four years on the Bethel High School wrestling team … finished his career with a record of 130-12 … conference champion four times …

state champion in 2002 … finished fourth at the New England championships in 2003 … earned all-state honors in 2001, 2002 and 2003.

Personal: Jeffrey David Oldham … son of Steve and Joan Oldham … born May 14, 1984 … two brothers, Brian and Mike … one sister, Jacki … chose Maryland because it was a great place to be with good academics and quality wrestling … lists his parents as the people he admires the most … major is undecided.

ROB PARKER165 lbs. • FreshmanNorthport, N.Y.Northport HS

Before Maryland: Two-sport star at Northport High … two-time all-county wrestler … state runner-up … posted over 100 career wins … three-time league champion … member of the New York team at the Delaware Duals … also an all-division football player at linebacker.

Personal: Rob Parker is the son of Doris and Rob Parker … born Sept. 29, 1985 … oldest of two children, with younger brother Nick … majoring in business.

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CHARLIE PINTO141 lbs. • SophomoreStockholm, N.J.Wallkill Valley Regional HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Posted a 7-9 record at 141 pounds in his first season, including one dual victory … five of his seven wins came with bonus points … picked up his dual victory with a 5-3 win over Cody Midlam of Duquesne (1/10/04) … finished third at the Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04).

Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner for the Wallkill Valley Regional High School wrestling team … all-area and All-West Jersey wrestler of the year in 2003 … 2003 state runner-up … MAWA select team national finalist … two-time team captain and MVP … three time all-area first team … received recognition for his academic achievements as an athlete three times … freestyle state champion … qualified for districts three times, winning once … placed in regionals two times, winning once … finished his career with a record of 126-16 … two-time all-star match participant … placed fifth in the state in 2002 … also lettered in football two years.

Personal: Charles Joseph Pinto … son of Charles and Patricia Pinto … born Oct. 3, 1984 … two brothers, Tony and Phillip … one sister, Tara … chose Maryland because of the academics, team and location … lists Hank and Keith Karsen and his parents as the people he most admires … letters and sciences major.

Pinto’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 7-9 1-0 2 1 2

BRYAN RIZZO141 • SophomoreCoopersburg, Pa.Easton Area HS

As A Redshirt Freshman (2003-04): Went 3-4 wrestling at 133 … registered first career fall.

As A Freshman (2002-03): Missed the season due to injury after just one match in the East Stroudsburg Open

… wrestled in the 133 weight class.

Before Maryland: Four-year letterwinner in high school … team posted a two-year record of 45-3 his junior and senior seasons … placed seventh at the state meet as a junior … placed fifth as a senior in the state meet … team won two consecutive state championships.

Personal: Bryan Michael Rizzo … son of Charles and Gail Rizzo … born March 22, 1984 … one brother, Marc … chose Maryland for its academics, beautiful campus and wrestling program … majoring in marketing.

Rizzo’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 3-4 0-0 1 0 0

MATT ROTHSTEIN157 lbs. • SophomorePotomac, Md.Winston Churchill HS

As A Freshman (2003-04): Went 0-2 at the East Stroudsburg Open in only action of the season.

Before Maryland: Lettered for the Winston Churchill High School team for two years … was an honor roll member in high school as well.

Personal: Matthew Alan Rothstein … son of Robert and Pam Rothstein … born Sept. 29, 1985 … two sisters, Melissa and Amanda … chose Maryland because it has great computer science and wrestling programs … lists his father as the person he most admires … majoring in computer science.

Rothstein’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 0-2 0-0 0 0 0

ANDREW SCHLAFFER141 lbs. • RS-FreshmanBaltimore, Md.Dulaney HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Redshirted in 2003-04 … went 2-2 in open competition at 141 pounds … registered a pin and a major decision.

Before Maryland: Letterwinner for four years on the Dulaney High School wrestling team … earned All-Metro

and All-Baltimore County honors in 2003 … Delaware Nationals champion in 2002 … state champion in 2003 … runner-up in state competition in 2002 … all-scholars team art student of the year in 2003 … finished career with a record of 140-35.

Personal: Andrew William Schlaffer … son of John and Kim Schlaffer … born May 3, 1985 … one sister, Courtney … chose Maryland because of both its academics and wrestling programs … lists his junior league coach, Tom Decarlo, and Brian Capp as the people he most admires … undecided major.

LUKE STAUFFER165 lbs. • SophomoreMount Joy, Pa.Elizabethtown HS

As a Redshirt Freshman (2003-04): Posted a 3-8 record wrestling at 157 pounds … saw action in two dual meets against Rutgers (2/7/04) and NC State (1/17/04) … finished fourth at the Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04) … picked up first career victory with an 8-7

decision over Harvard’s Brandon Kaufman (11/22/03).

As a Freshman (2002-03): Compiled an 0-4 record on the season … closest match was a loss to Darren Buseman during the Wilkes-Barre Open … also wrestled in the East Stroudsburg Open … wrestled in the 149 weight class.

Before Maryland: Three-time Donegal Tournament champion … three-time sectional champion … sixth-place finisher at the state meet as a junior … finished third at the state meet as a senior … high school record of 129-22 … set Elizabethtown Area High School record for career wins.

Personal: Luke Thomas Stauffer … son of John and Marlene Stauffer … born Aug. 2, 1983 … two brothers, John Paul and Adam … chose Maryland because of the coaching staff of the wrestling program … lists his mother as the person he most admires … majoring in physical education.

Stauffer’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 3-8 0-2 0 0 0

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JERAD VILLECCO149 lbs. • SophomoreMickleton, N.J.Kingsway Regional HS

As a Freshman (2003-04): Posted 11 wins for the Terps wrestling at 149 pounds, third on the team among regular starters … had three dual wins … notched three falls on the year … picked up two victories in double-dual action against UNC-Greensboro and Old Dominion

(2/14/04) … earned first dual victory of his career with a 6-3 win over Andrew Slack of North Carolina (1/23/04) … third-place finish after three victories at Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04).

Before Maryland: Lettered for four years on the Kingsway Regional High School wrestling team … two-time district champion … two-time regional runner-up … two-time state qualifier … earned first team all-conference honors three times and second team honors once … named captain of the team his senior year … finished his career with a 95-30 record … also a letterwinner on the baseball team for four years … named MVP of the team three times … earned all-conference honors twice … lettered two years in football … named MVP of his team and earned all-conference honors in his senior year.

Personal: Jerad Anthony Villecco … son of Jerry and Diane Villecco … born Aug. 21, 1984 … one brother, Andy … one sister, Candace … chose Maryland because it is a big university with a well-respected academic reputation … lists his father as the person he most admires … undecided major.

Villecco’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2004 11-20 3-10 3 0 1

KEVIN VINH125 lbs. • FreshmanNazareth, Pa.Nazareth HS

Before Maryland: Four-year starter under Coach Dave Crowell at Nazareth High … posted a career record of 85-27 … was named Nazareth High’s outstanding athlete … three-time district placewinner … finished fourth in Northeast Regional … member of

the Pennsylvania cadet and junior national team.

Personal: Kevin Vinh is the son of Theresa Vuong and Thuoc Vinh … youngest of two boys, with older brother Jason … born May 5, 1986 … selected Maryland because

of its academic programs, campus and the wrestling coaching staff … chose the Terps over Lehigh, Clarion and Pitt … majoring in finance.

BARRY STEINHwt. • SeniorUnion, N.J.Union HS

As a Junior (2003-04): Posted 10 wins at heavyweight for the Terps ... notched a team-high six falls … a member of the All-ACC Tournament team after his runner-up finish (3/6/04) … had one of the two dual victories in an ACC match against Duke (2/7/04), pinning

Patrick Keenum in the second period … pinned Slippery Rock’s Marcus Bradley in 1:29 to clinch a come-from-behind dual victory for Maryland (1/10/04) … fifth-place finish at Hitchcock Classic (1/4/04).

As a Sophomore (2002-03): Finished with an overall record of 1-6 … competed in the West Virginia Open, East Stroudsburg Open and the Wilkes-Barre Open … lone win came on a 7-6 victory against Eric Spence of Clarion in his first match of the season … wrestled in the 184 weight class.

As a Freshman (2001-02): Compiled a 4-6 record in three tournaments and one dual meet … recorded first win of his career in the East Stroudsburg Open … recorded all four victories at the ESO … lost only dual match of the season to Old Dominion’s Jeff Rusak.

Before Maryland: Led his team in pins as a four-year letterwinner at Union High School … compiled a 88-25 record in four years … two-time team captain … two-time county champ … three-time state qualifier … three-time regional finalist … also lettered three years in football and one year in golf.

Personal: Barry Daniel Stein … son of Peter and Arlene Stein … born Jan. 18, 1983 … one sister, Harlee … chose Maryland over Rutgers, Hofstra, Rider and Montclair State … majoring in criminology.

Stein’s Career StatisticsYear W-L Dual Falls Tech. Falls Major Dec.2002 4-6 0-1 1 0 22003 1-6 0-0 0 0 02004 10-18 3-9 6 0 1Totals 15-30 3-10 7 0 3

149-pounderJerad Villecco

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2003-04 SEASON RECAPTerps Begin New Era Under Pat Santoro

The Maryland wrestling program started a new era in 2003-04 as Pat Santoro took over the reins as head coach. While Santoro is attempting to build a nationally-competitive program from scratch, the Terps experienced some growing pains in Santoro’s first season but also showed the improvement throughout the season that the program will try to emulate in upcoming years.

Senior 125-pounder Matt Pandullo was one of Maryland’s most consistent performers on the season, notching a team-high 20 victories, including an 11-2 dual record. Jason Kiessling came on strong towards the end of the season and earned All-ACC Tournament honors after advancing to the finals in the 157-pound weight class. Barry Stein also earned All-ACC Tournament honors by powering his way to the finals at heavyweight. Six of Stein’s 10 victories came by way of fall, a team-high.

Junior Jason Gribschaw emerged as a tough competitor at 141 pounds, picking up 17 wins for the Terps. Jerad Villecco was a stalwart in the Terrapin lineup, getting 11 wins on the season and seeing action all 13 dual matches.

The Terps opened the year at several early season tournaments, garnering some success before they headed into the dual-match portion of the schedule. Kiessling finished fifth at the Body Bar Invitational, and he and Pandullo won their weight classes in helping Maryland to a second-place finish at the Hitchcock Classic.

Maryland gave Santoro his first victory as a head coach in dramatic fashion in the season-opener in Pittsburgh, Pa., over Slippery Rock. Trailing 22-6 with three matches to go, Maryland’s Dan Scheets started the rally with a late pin of Jeremiah Frederick at 6:27. Jerry Afari kept the Terps’ hopes alive with another fall, this one coming at 5:57 in the match, to cut the score to 22-18. Needing a fall or a five-point technical fall to give Maryland the win, Stein took care of Marcus Bartley, pinning him in just 1:29 to give the Terps the 24-22 victory.

Maryland would drop its next four duals, including losses to national powers Navy and NC State, as well as a narrow loss to ACC rival North Carolina. The Terps snapped their four-match skid by pounding American, 32-3. The 32 dual points were a season-high for Maryland, as Mike Lupa recorded a fall and Pandullo and John Antonelli each recorded major decisions in the victory.

After that win, Maryland would again go on a four-match losing streak, falling to VMI, Duke, Rutgers and UNC-Greensboro. The Terps got back in the win column against Old Dominion, where the Terps and Monarchs traded victories in the first five matches. However, Maryland won four of the last five, including a pair of major decisions by Gribschaw and Villecco, to earn a 22-14 win.

The Terps took an early 12-9 lead over Virginia, but could only pick up one win in the last five bouts, as they fell to the Cavaliers. Maryland ended the dual season on a positive note, though, edging George Mason, 20-19. Pandullo notched a pin for the Terps, while Afari and Antonelli provided bonus points via major decisions for Maryland.

Maryland closed the season with a fifth-place finish at the ACC Tournament with 32 points. In addition to runner-up performances from Kiessling and Stein, Antonelli and Patrick Cissne finished third to help pace the Terps.

The Terps finished 2003-04 with a 4-9 dual record, but Santoro was able to get the Terps to wrestle hard from start to finish – which is the start of a nationally-prominent program.

Individual RecordsName Wt. Overall Dual Falls/TF/Maj. Dec.Jerry Afari 197 10-19 5-8 3/0/3John Antonelli 165 13-13 5-5 1/0/4Adam Beytin 165 1-6 0-0 0/0/0David Blais 197 0-2 0-0 0/0/0Ryan Brown 125/133 3-4 0-0 0/0/0Patrick Cissne 174/184 10-11 4-7 1/1/0Mike Dowling 149 0-4 0-0 0/0/0Sean Fehn 174/184 8-14 3-6 0/0/1Jason Gribschaw 141 17-16 5-7 2/0/1Jonathan Gunther 149 3-1 0-0 2/0/0Brandon Hill 174 0-2 0-0 0/0/0David Jacovsky 125/133 2-7 0-2 0/0/0Adam James 157 11-3 0-0 0/0/0Matt Kenny 157 3-12 1-4 0/0/0Jason Kiessling 157 14-10 2-4 1/0/4Ben Legarreta 149 1-6 0-0 0/0/0Mike Lupa 133 7-16 1-9 2/0/0Carlo Mercadante 165/174 10-12 0-3 3/0/1Brian Mullaney 174 1-2 0-0 1/0/0Jeff Oldham 125 6-8 0-0 0/0/2Matt Pandullo 125 20-9 11-2 3/0/4Charlie Pinto 141 8-9 1-0 2/1/2Bryan Rizzo 133 3-4 0-0 1/0/0Matt Rothstein 149 0-2 0-0 0/0/0Dan Scheets 184 6-14 2-4 4/0/0Andrew Schlaffer 141 2-2 0-0 1/0/1Luke Stauffer 157 3-8 0-2 0/0/0Barry Stein 285 10-18 3-9 6/0/1Rich Vazquez 125 4-8 0-0 1/0/0Jerad Villecco 149 11-20 3-10 3/0/1Zach Wendal 133 0-4 0-0 0/0/0John-Henry Zarzycki 149 14-7 0-0 1/3/1 202-275 46-82 38/5/26

125-pounderMatt Pandullo

Season Results4-9 Overall • 0-4 ACC (4th)Home: 1-4 • Away: 3-5Date Event W-L/Place Score Overall Rec. ACC Rec.11/22/03 East Stroudsburg Open No team score11/22/03 Body Bar Invitational 1 9th 31.5 pts -- -- 12/7/03 Penn State Invitational 2 No team scores12/28/03 Wilkes Open 3 No team scores12/28/03 Southern Scuffle 4 17th 21.0 pts -- --1/3/04 Hitchcock Classic 5 2nd 98.5 pts -- --1/10/04 vs. Slippery Rock 6 W 24-22 1-0 0-01/10/04 at Duquesne L 16-27 1-1 0-01/14/04 at Navy L 3-39 1-2 0-01/17/04 at NC State* L 3-32 1-3 0-11/23/04 NORTH CAROLINA* L 15-19 1-4 0-21/28/04 AMERICAN W 32-13 2-4 0-21/30/04 VMI L 7-29 2-5 0-22/7/04 DUKE* L 9-25 2-6 0-32/7/04 RUTGERS L 3-30 2-7 0-32/14/04 at Old Dominion W 22-14 3-7 0-32/14/04 vs. UNC Greensboro 7 L 12-27 3-8 0-32/18/04 at Virginia* L 15-25 3-9 0-42/21/04 at George Mason W 20-19 4-9 0-42/21/04 at Edinboro Open No team scores3/6/04 at ACC Championships 5th 32.0 pts -- --

* - ACC Match | 1 - Ithaca, N.Y. | 2 - State College, Pa. | 3 - Wilkes-Barre, Pa.4 - Greensboro, Pa. | 5 - Millersville, Pa. | 6 - Pittsburgh, Pa. | 7 - Norfolk, Va.

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2003-04 MATCH RESULTSMaryland 24, Slippery Rock 22Jan 10, 2004 – Pittsburgh, Pa. MD SRU 125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) dec. Ben Watson, 6-1 3 0133 - Brad Shrum (SR) pinned David Jacovsky, 2:11 3 6141 - Jason Gribschaw (MD) dec. Cory Mancuso, 5-1 6 6149 - Ben Young (SR) pinned Jerad Villeco, 2:01 6 12157 - Brad Cieleski (SR) major dec. over Matt Kenny, 10-2 6 16165 - Jason Cardillo (SR) dec. Carlo Mercadante, 15-9 6 19174 - Charles Pienaar (SR) dec. Sean Fehn, 9-2 6 22184 - Dan Scheets (MD) pinned Jeremiah Frederick, 6:27 12 22197 - Jerry Afari (MD) pinned Shawn Adams, 5:57 18 22285 - Barry Stein (MD) pinned Marcus Bartley, 1:29 24 22

Duquesne 27, Maryland 16Jan 10, 2004 – Pittsburgh, Pa. MD DU125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) major dec. over Brad Cipriani, 8-0 4 0133 - Keith Pavlekovsky (Duq.) major dec. over David Jacovsky, 8-0 4 4141 - Charlie Pinto (MD) dec. Cody Midlam, 5-3 7 4149 - Jon Denk (Duq.) major dec. over Jerad Villeco, 13-5 7 8157 - Brandon Baldini (Duq.) pinned Matt Kenny, 2:27 7 14165 - Jared Ricotta (Duq.) dec. Carlo Mercadante, 14-7 7 17174 - Mike Frank (Duq.) pinned Sean Fehn, 4:55 7 23184 - Dan Scheets (MD) won by forfeit 13 23197 - Jerry Afari (MD) dec. Chandler Carranza, 10-7 16 23285 - Marc Allemang (Duq.) major dec. over Barry Stein, 14-3 16 27

Navy 39, Maryland 3Jan. 14, 2004 – Annapolis, Md. MD N125 - Matt Pandullo (M) dec. Brad Canterbury, 6-5 3 0133 - Chris Miosi (N) dec. Mike Lupa, 8-3 3 3141 - Nate Gulosh (N) major dec. Jason Gribschaw, 11-3 3 7149 - John Cox (N) dec. Jerad Villecco, 7-4 3 10157 - Michael Carbonaro (N) pinned Jason Kiessling, 4:45 3 16165 - Mike Barikian (N) pinned Carlo Mercadante, 3:50 3 22174 - Chris Pogue (N) dec. Patrick Cissne, 9-7 3 25184 - Jon Kane (N) pinned Dan Scheets, 4:04 3 31197 - Andrew Adams (N) major dec. Jerry Afari, 13-3 3 35285 - Tanner Garrett (N) major dec. Barry Stein, 19-9 3 39

NC State 32, Maryland 3Jan. 17, 2004 – Raleigh, N.C. MD NCS125 - Jeremy Hartrum (NCS) dec. Matt Pandullo, 3-2 0 3133 - Daniel Pacitti (NCS) dec. Mike Lupa, 5-2 0 6141 - Alex Hernandez (NCS) dec. Jason Gribschaw, 13-10 0 9149 - Jake Giamoni (NCS) dec. Jerad Villecco, 10-6 0 12157 - Scott Garren (NCS) pinned Luke Stauffer, at 4:43 0 18165 - Dustin Kawa (NCS) major dec. John Antonelli, 13-4 0 22174 - Patrick Cissne (MD) dec. Rick Brownlee, 3-2 3 22184 - Daniel Humphries (NCS) dec. Dan Scheets, 11-4 3 25197 - Zach Garren (NCS) major dec. Jerry Afari, 11-3 3 29285 - Jainor Palma (NCS) dec. Barry Stein, 7-4 3 32

North Carolina 19, Maryland 15Jan. 23, 2004 – College Park, Md. MD UNC125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) dec. Drew Forshey, 5-4 3 0 133 - Bobby Shaw (NC) dec. Mike Lupa, 5-2 3 3141 - Jason Gribschaw (MD) dec. Travis Sickle, 8-6 6 3149 - Jerad Villecco (MD) dec. Andrew Slack, 6-3 9 3157 - Jason Kiessling (MD) dec. Ashton Buswell, 7-6 12 3165 - Garrett Atkinson (NC) dec. John Antonelli, 4-3 12 6174 - Patrick Cissne (MD) dec. Nick Coleman, 15-8 15 6184 - Mark Canty (NC) pinned Dan Scheets, 2:41 15 12197 - Venroy July (NC) dec. Jerry Afari, 5-2 15 15285 - Ryan Adams (NC) major dec. Barry Stein, 18-7 15 19

Maryland 32, American 13Jan. 28, 2004 – College Park, Md. MD AU125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) major dec. Matt Pellegrino, 15-1 4 0133 - Mike Lupa (MD) pinned Eric Levine, 0:57 10 0141 - Jason Gribschaw (MD) dec. Daniel Lobsenz, 6-2 13 0149 - Tom Kniezewski (AU) dec. Jerad Villecco, 9-3 13 3157 - Matt Kenny (MD) won by forfeit 19 3165 - John Antonelli (MD) major dec. Dwayne Hash-Barberis, 11-1 23 3174 - Sean Fehn (MD) won by forfeit 29 3184 - Daniel Waters (AU) major dec. Patrick Cissne, 20-7 29 7197 - Jerry Afari (MD) dec. Adam Montgomery, 12-5 32 7285 - Jared Hyman (AU) won by forfeit 32 13

VMI 29, Maryland 7Jan. 30, 2004 – College Park, Md. MD VMI125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) dec. Juan Sanchez, 12-5 3 0133 - Micah Amrozowicz (VMI) dec. Mike Lupa, 4-3 3 3141 - David Metzler (VMI) dec. Jason Gribschaw, 10-4 3 6149 - Sam Alvarenga (VMI) dec. Jerad Villecco, 7-6 3 9157 - Chris Hardy (VMI) pinned Matt Kenny, 4:41 3 15165 - John Antonelli (MD) major dec. P.J. Newmann, 16-4 7 15174 - Aaron Kerkhof (VMI) dec. Pat Cissne, 9-7 7 18184 - Corry Murray (VMI) dec. Dan Scheets, 10-9 7 21197 - Jason Cox (VMI) major dec. Jerry Afari, 13-1 7 25285 - Scott Buhman (VMI) major dec. Barry Stein, 11-1 7 29

Duke 25, Maryland 9 Feb. 7, 2004 – College Park, Md. MD DU125 - Christian Smith (DU) dec. Matt Pandullo, 5-4 0 3133 - Adam Benitez (DU) dec. Mike Lupa, 5-2 0 6141 - Jason Gribschaw (MD) dec. Daniel Shvartsman, 5-3 (2tb) 3 6149 - Andy Soliman (DU) dec. Jerad Villecco, 12-7 3 9157 - Brandon Foose (DU) dec. Matt Kenny, 8-3 3 12165 - Michael Mitchell (DU) dec. John Antonelli, 10-3 3 15174 - Levi Craig (DU) dec. Pat Cissne, 6-3 3 18184 - Frank Cornely (DU) major dec. Sean Fehn, 12-4 3 22197 - Tim Marcantonio (DU) dec. Jerry Afari, 11-7 3 25285 - Barry Stein (MD) pinned Patrick Keenum, 3:43 9 25

Rutgers 30, Maryland 3Feb. 7, 2004 – College Park, Md. MD RU125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) dec. Dan Hilt, 6-4 (ot) 3 0133 - Dare Ajibade (RU) dec. Mike Lupa, 13-6 3 3141 - Donnie DeFilippis (RU) dec. Jason Gribschaw, 11-4 3 6149 - Greg Austin (RU) dec. Jerad Villecco, 8-4 3 9157 - Amir Khan (RU) dec. Luke Stauffer, 11-6 3 12165 - Chris Ressa (RU) dec. John Antonelli, 3-1 (ot) 3 15174 - Andy Roy (RU) pinned Pat Cissne, 5:44 3 21184 - Scott McAdoo (RU) dec. Sean Fehn, 7-3 3 24197 - Tom Rant (RU) dec. Jerry Afari, 6-2 3 27285 - John Fleming (RU) dec. Barry Stein, 8-2 3 30

UNC-Greensboro 27, Maryland 12Feb. 14, 2004 – Norfolk, Va. MD UNCG184 - Joe Lowe (UNCG) dec. Sean Fehn, 7-2 0 3197 - Daren Burns (UNCG) dec. Jerry Afari, 5-0 0 6Hwt - John Kimble (UNCG) pinned Barry Stein, 3:24 0 12125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) pinned Kyle Terrell, 5:00 6 12133 - David Johnson (UNCG) dec. Mike Lupa, 9-4 6 15141 - Kevin Artis (UNCG) dec. Jason Gribschaw, 12-6 6 18149 - Jerad Villecco (MD) dec. Nate Berryman, 7-4 9 18157 - O.T. Johnson (UNCG) dec. Jason Kiessling, 7-5 9 21165 - John Antonelli (MD) dec. Keith Ritter, 4-1 12 21174 - Charles Jones (UNCG) pinned Pat Cissne, 2:56 12 27

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2002-03 ACC REVIEW

2004 ACC Championship Finals(All 20 finalists are also All ACC-Tournament Selections) 125 – Christian Smith (DU) pinned Jeremy Hartrum (NCSU), 6:05133 – Adam Benitez (DU) dec. Dan Pacitti (NCSU), 6-2 (2ot)141 – Scott More (UVa) tech. fall Alex Hernandez (NCSU), 17-2149 – Jake Giamoni (NCSU) major dec. Andrew Slack (UNC), 13-4157 – Scott Garren (NCSU) dec. Jason Kiessling, (MD), 6-2165 – Tim Foley (UVa) dec. Dustin Kawa (NCSU), 8-6174 – Levi Craig (DU) dec. Michael Grogan (UVa), 3-1 (ot)184 – Frank Cornley (DU) dec. Mark Canty (NCSU), 7-6197 – Venroy July (UNC) dec. Zach Garren (NCSU), 4-1285 – Ryan Adams (UNC) major dec. Barry Stein (MD), 15-6

2004 ACC Champ2ionship Results (Team)1. NC State 84 pts2. Virginia 76 pts3. Duke 60 pts4. North Carolina 56 pts5. Maryland 32 pts

StandingsTeam W L Pct. For Opp W L Pct. For OppNC State 4 1 .800 116 61 9 6 .600 295 299Duke 3 1 .750 79 57 9 7 .563 326 293Virginia 3 1 .750 88 77 10 7 .588 366 336North Carolina 1 4 .200 76 105 5 11 .313 265 324Maryland 0 4 .000 42 101 4 9 .308 181 321

ACC Performers of the WeekNov. 24 – Scott Moore, VirginiaDec. 8 – Mike Booth, North CarolinaJan. 5 – Bryan Gibson, DukeJan. 12 – Scott Moore, VirginiaJan. 19 – Scott Moore, VirginiaJan. 28 – Ryan Adams, North CarolinaFeb. 2 – Tim Foley, VirginiaFeb. 9 – Michael Mitchell, DukeFeb. 16 – Christian Smith, DukeFeb. 23 – Scott Moore, VirginiaMarch 1 – Ryan Adams, North Carolina

ACC NCAA Qualifiers125 Christian Smith, Duke Jeremy Hartrum, NC State133 Adam Benitez, Duke141 Scott Moore, Virginia Alex Hernandez, NC State149 Jake Giamoni, NC State157 Scott Garren, NC State165 Tim Foley, Virginia Dustin Kawa, NC State174 Levi Craig, Duke184 Frank Cornely, Duke Mark Canty, North Carolina197 Venroy July, North Carolina Zach Garren, NC State285 Ryan Adams, North Carolina

Maryland 22, Old Dominion 14Feb. 14, 2004 – Norfolk, Va. MD ODU184 - Adam Wright (ODU) major dec. Sean Fehn, 15-7 0 4197 - Jerry Afari (MD) major dec. Rob Valentine, 13-4 4 4Hwt - Derrell Lorthridge (ODU) major dec. Barry Stein, 15-5 4 8125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) major dec. Jared Smith, 12-3 8 8133 - Chris Buckner (ODU) dec. Mike Lupa, 2-1 8 11141 - Jason Gribschaw (MD) major dec. Mike Davis, 14-5 12 11149 - Jerad Villecco (MD) major dec. Josh Puryear, 9-0 16 11157 - Jesse Pearce (ODU) dec. Jason Kiessling, 6-4 (tb) 16 14165 - John Antonelli (MD) dec. John Adams, 5-2 19 14174 - Pat Cissne (MD) dec. Rob Gosnell, 5-2 22 14

Virginia 25, Maryland 15Feb. 18, 2004 – Charlottesville, Va. MD UVA184 - Sean Fehn (MD) dec. Drew Michelotti, 4-2 3 0 197 - Kevin Collier (UVa) pinned Jerry Afari, 1:52 3 6HWT - Barry Stein (MD) pinned Andrew Leffler, 1:12 9 6125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) dec. Ryan Stewart, 4-2 12 6133 - Steve Hromada (UVa) dec. Mike Lupa, 9-4 12 9141 - Scott Moore (UVa) pinned Jason Gribschaw, 6:00 12 15149 - Aaron Martin (UVa) dec. Jerad Villecco, 8-1 12 18157 - Paul Bjorlo (UVa) major dec. Jason Kiessling, 11-1 12 22165 - Tim Foley (UVa) dec. John Antonelli, 7-5 12 25174 - Pat Cissne (MD) dec. Michael Grogan, 14-8 15 25

Maryland 20, George Mason 19Feb. 21, 2004 – Fairfax, Va. MD GMU 184 - Sean Fehn (MD) dec. Jim Martin, 4-3 3 0197 - Jerry Afari (MD) major dec. Harry Zander, 20-7 7 0Hwt - Ryan Kittrick (GM) dec. Barry Stein, 7-4 7 3125 - Matt Pandullo (MD) pinned Ed Tan, 4:00 13 3133 - David Emison (GM) won by forfeit 13 9141 - Rob Becker (GM) dec. Jason Gribschaw, 4-3 13 12149 - Adrian Austin (GM) major dec. Jerad Villecco, 11-2 13 16157 - Jason Kiessling (MD) dec. Mitch Webster, 8-2 16 16165 - John Antonelli (MD) major dec. Sean Early, 10-2 20 16 174 - Nick Webster (GM) dec. Pat Cissne, 11-6 20 19

165-pounderJason Kiessling

HeavyweightBarry Stein

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ALL-TIME RESULTS

ACC NCAA Qualifiers125 Christian Smith, Duke Jeremy Hartrum, NC State133 Adam Benitez, Duke141 Scott Moore, Virginia Alex Hernandez, NC State149 Jake Giamoni, NC State157 Scott Garren, NC State165 Tim Foley, Virginia Dustin Kawa, NC State174 Levi Craig, Duke184 Frank Cornely, Duke Mark Canty, North Carolina197 Venroy July, North Carolina Zach Garren, NC State285 Ryan Adams, North Carolina

Southern ConferenceYear Overall Pct. Finish Head Coach1940 6-1 .857 Jim Douglas1941 4-4-1 .500 4th Jim Douglas1942 2-6 .250 8th Joe McDanielNO TEAMS DURING WWII, 1943-19461947 2-4 .333 4th Sully Krouse1948 5-5 .500 3rd Sully Krouse1949 8-1 .889 3rd Sully Krouse1950 5-3 .625 3rd Sully Krouse1951 5-3 .625 3rd Sully Krouse1952 6-2 .750 1st Sully Krouse1953 6-1 .857 1st Sully KrouseTotal 49-30-1 .619

Atlantic Coast ConferenceYear Overall Pct. ACC Pct. Finish Head Coach1954 5-4 .556 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1955 7-2 .778 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1956 6-2 .750 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1957 6-3 .667 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1958 6-1-2 .778 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1959 6-3 .667 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1960 6-4 .600 5-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1961 6-2 .750 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1962 5-4-1 .550 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1963 6-2 .750 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1964 4-2-1 .643 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1965 6-3 .667 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1966 4-4 .500 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1967 6-4-1 .591 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1968 6-3 .667 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1969 8-2-1 .773 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1970 10-3 .769 3-1 .750 2nd Sully Krouse1971 5-5 .500 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1972 8-4-2 .643 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1973 9-8 .529 3-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1974 14-5-1 .725 4-0 1.000 1st Sully Krouse1975 9-10 .474 2-2 .500 3rd Sully Krouse1976 8-9 .470 3-1 .750 2nd Sully Krouse1977 7-7 .500 1-3 .250 4th Sully Krouse1978 7-7-1 .500 2-3 .400 4th Sully Krouse1979 8-7-1 .531 1-3 .250 4th John McHugh1980 12-6-1 .658 2-3 .400 4th John McHugh1981 12-6-1 .658 1-2-1 .333 5th John McHugh1982 13-6 .684 2-3 .400 4th John McHugh1983 9-4 .692 2-2 .500 4th John McHugh1984 16-4 .800 4-1 .750 2nd John McHugh1985 5-10 .333 2-4 .333 5th John McHugh1986 9-7 .563 2-3 .400 4th John McHugh1987 11-6 .647 3-2 .600 3rd John McHugh1988 13-9 .591 3-4 .429 4th John McHugh1989 12-9-2 .565 2-4 .333 4th John McHugh1990 17-6 .739 4-1 .800 2nd John McHugh1991 11-8 .579 2-3 .400 4th John McHugh1992 12-7-1 .625 3-2 .600 3rd John McHugh1993 12-2 .857 4-1 .800 2nd John McHugh1994 8-7-1 .531 3-2 .600 3rd John McHugh1995 14-3 .824 3-2 .600 2nd John McHugh1996 8-4 .667 1-3 .250 4th John McHugh1997 11-3 .786 2-2 .500 3rd John McHugh1998 5-5-1 .500 1-3 .250 4th John McHugh1999 7-4 .636 2-2 .500 4th John McHugh2000 8-3 .727 2-2 .500 2nd John McHugh2001 6-6 .500 1-3 .250 4th John McHugh2002 10-4 .417 1-3 .250 4th John McHugh2003 7-7 .500 0-4 .000 4th John McHugh2004 4-9 .308 0-4 .000 5th Pat SantoroTotals 427-253-18 .625 149-78-1 .656 Five CoachesOVERALL: 476-283-19/.624 (778 total matches)PRIOR TO 1954: 49-30-1/.619 (80 mtaches)SINCE 1954: 427-253-18/.625 (698 matches) ACC: 149-78-1/.656 (228 matches)

NCAA Champions1965 Bob Kopnisky (157)1969 Gobel Kline (152)

United States Olympian1956 Ernie Fischer (160.5)

ACC Wrestler of the Year1997 James Guzzio (134)

ACC Coach of the Year1990 John McHugh1993 John McHugh

ACC All-Conference Wrestlers1986 Steve Peperak Tom Reese Phil Brown1987 Steve Pererak Curt Scovel Tom Reese1988 Dan McIntyre Troy Lawrence Mike Owens Tom Reese Phil Brown1989 Mike Caro Scott Buckiso1990 Keith Venanzi Scott Buckiso Matt Caro Jason Shea Matt Groom1991 Tom Miller Mike Caro Kevin Brown Matt Caro1992 Steve Woods Tom Miller

Sully Krouse(32 years • 1947-78)

Overall: 200-127-11 .608 ACC: 96-10 .906

20 ACC Championships

John McHugh(25 years • 1978-2002)

Overall: 256-143-8, .642ACC: 53-64-1, .453

ACC Tournament Most Valuable Wrestlers1957 Rodney Norris (137) 1961 Eugene Kerin (157)1958 Nick Biondi (147) 1962 Pat Varre (147)1959 Don Santo (137) 1963 Bob Kopnisky (157)1960 Eugene Kerin (167) 1965 Bob Kopnisky (157)

1993 Marc Papa Steve Woods David Land Vasilios Lahanas Kevin Brown1994 David Land1995 Humphery Atiemo Pat Flynn Mike Van Oss Marc Papa1996 Pat Flynn James Guzzio1997 Arash Alizadeh James Guzzio Damon Stephens1998 Jeff Whalen1999 Brandon York2000 Brandon York2001 Mark Mansueto Brandon York2002 Brandon York Jake Stork2003 Jake Stork Adam James2004 Jason Kiessling Barry Stein

Coaching History

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115John McHugh - 1956Ray Osborne - 1958 & 1959Dick Baker - 1960Dick Maynard - 1961 & 1962Roger Neutze - 1963Tom Schleicher - 1964Tom Norris - 1965 & 1966Bob Terrill - 1967 & 1968Gary Mulligan - 1969

118Steve Nickolaus - 1971John Ferrara - 1972

123John McHugh - 1957Ray Haney - 1958Dick Van Auken - 1959 & 1960Ronald Maunder - 1961 & 1962Jim Arnoult - 1965 & 1966Dave Reese - 1967

126Ed Doebler - 1970Pete Pappas - 1971 & 1972Greg Filipos - 1974

130Ed Weatherly - 1956Ray Haney - 1957 & 1959Dick Van Auken - 1958Ed Cliatt - 1960Sam Bossert - 1961 & 1962Ronald Maunder - 1963Chip Cole - 1964Keith Billotte - 1966Milt Thomas - 1967Jim Arnoult - 1968John Baker - 1969

133Brandon York - 1999 , 2000 & 2001

134Tom Talbert - 1971Tom Pappas - 1972Jason Shea - 1990James Guzzio - 1996* & 1997

137Roney Carroll - 1955Jerry Ogurkis - 1956Rodney Norris - 1957*Dan Santo - 1958 & 1959*Bill Guttermuth - 1960Bob Smith - 1961Fred Sentner - 1962Dave Ott -1963John Henderson - 1964Kent Webster 1965 & 1968Steve Hiltabidle - 1966Jeff Paxton - 1967

141Mark Mansueto - 2001Brandon York - 2002

142Russ Reid -1972Rob Stover - 1973Tom Miller - 1991 & 1992

145John Henderson - 1966Keith Billotte - 1967Kevin Gilead - 1968 & 1969

147Danny Little - 1955*Roney Carroll - 1956Nick Biondi - 1957, 1958* & 1959Pat Varre - 1960, 1961 & 1962*Sam Bossert - 1963Bob Kopnisky - 1964

150Tom Nordland - 1970David Strauss - 1971 & 1973Rob Stover - 1972Steve Woods - 1993Pat Flynn - 1995

152Gobel Kline - 1967 & 1968Curt Callahan - 1969

157Sal Amato - 1957Dick Besnier - 1959 & 1960Eugene Kerin - 1961* & 1962Bob Kopinsky - 1963* & 1965* Nelson Aurand - 1964

158Curt Callahan - 1970George Myers - 1971 & 1972Tyrone Neal - 1974 & 1975 *Scott Buckiso - 1989 & 1990Arash Alizadeh- 1997

160Joel Haan - 1968*Gobel Kline - 1969*

167Dick Dean - 1957Joe Thomas - 1958Leroy Kennedy - 1959Eugene Kerin - 1960*Karl Offenbacher - 1961Dick Guidi - 1962Amondo Soto - 1963 & 1966Tom Geiger - 1965Bob Karch - 1967*John Dalgewicz - 1968Joel Haan - 1969Jack Hoffman - 1972Steve Hogg - 1975 & 1977*

Kevin Johnson - 1976Kevin Colabucci - 1978 & 1980* Matt Caro - 1990

177Joe Wozunk - 1956 Cliff Matthews - 1957Dick Dean - 1958 & 1959Bill Rishell - 1960 & 1961Marshall Dauberman - 1962, 1963

& 1964Nelson Aurand - 1965Bob Karch - 1966Randy Umberger - 1967 & 1969Howard Zachman - 1968Pat Twomey - 1970Richard Ragan - 1971Pat McCall - 1973Kevin Johnson - 1975Steve Heger - 1976 & 1977Steve Peperak - 1985, 1986 & 1987

190Pat McCall - 1972Rich Ragan - 1973Kevin Brown - 1991

191Al Marinelli - 1958Hank Poniatowski - 1960Bob Hacker - 1961Tom Geiger - 1963Gary Wikander - 1964Bob Karch - 1965Olaf Drozdov - 1966Howard Zachman - 1967 & 1969

HWTMike Sandusky - 1955 & 1956Joe Dougherty - 1958Roger Shoals - 1961Gary Wikander - 1963Olaf Drozdov - 1965Tom Sinibaldi - 1967Ralph Sonntag - 1968 & 1969 Mark Reid - 1972Robert Tunstall - 1978Tom Reese- 1986, 1987 & 1988

Randy Umberger was a two-time champion in the 177-pound division.

Steve Woods was the ACC champ in 1993 in the 150-pound division.

James Guzzio (top) was a two-time champion in the 134-pound division and was named the ACC’s Wrestler of the Year in 1997.

Pat Flynn (right), the 1995 champion in the 150-pound division, matching up with 1994 champion Troy Charney of NC State.

Matt Caro was the 1990 champ in the 167-pound division.

Southern Conference Champions1941 Paul McNeil (175)1951 Joel Adleberg (157)1952 Matt Flynn (130) Rodney Norris (137) Robert Fischer (157) Ernie Fischer (167) Jack Shanahan (177)1953 Rodney Norris (137) Robert Fischer (157) Ernie Fischer (167) Jack Shanahan (177)

ALL-TIME ACC CHAMPIONS

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Marshall DaubermanAll-American • 1964 177 pounds (4th)

Ernie FischerU.S. Olympian • 1956160.5 poundsAll-American • 1954 167 pounds (2nd)

Tim GeigerAll-American • 1964 167 pounds (4th)

Jim GuzzioAll-American • 1997134 pounds (5th)

Gobel KlineNCAA Champion • 1969152 pounds (1st)All-American • 1968All-American • 1969152 pounds (4th), (1st)

Tom ReeseAll-American • 1987Heavyweight (5th)

Steve PeperakAll-American • 1987177 pounds (8th)

Tom MillerAll-American • 1992142 pounds (3rd)

David LandAll-American • 1992, 1993118 pounds (8th), (7th)

Bob KopinskyNCAA Champion • 1965157 pounds (1st)All-American • 1964, 1965157 pounds (5th), (1st)

Mike SanduskyAll-American • 1957Heavyweight (4th)

Curt ScovelAll-American • 1987167 pounds (8th)

ACC 50TH ANNIVERARY TERPS

The Atlantic Coast Conference 50th Anniversary Wrestling Team was announced by Commissioner John Swofford in the fall of 2002. The 50-member team was voted on by the five league institutions that sponsor the sport as decided by the league's 50th Anniversary Committee. Maryland honorees, all of whom were All-Americans, are listed below.

Marshall Dauberman Tim Geiger

Jim Guzzio Gobel Kline

Bob Kopinsky David Land

Tom Miller Steve Peperak

Tom Reese Mike Sandusky

TERPS OF DISTINCTION

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OPPONENT INFORMATIONAmerican UniversityArena: Reeves Field (700)Conference: Patriot LeagueColors: Red, White & BlueHead Coach: Mark Cody Record at School: 3-28 (2)Overall Record: SameAssistants: Pat Popolizio, Joe Henson2003-04 Record: 1-122003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 0-3/13thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 9/2Wrestling SID: Greg ViscomiSID Phone: 202-885-3030Fax: 202-885-3033Web Site: www.aueagles.com

DukeArena: Cameron Indoor Stadium (9,314)Conference: Atlantic CoastColors: Royal Blue and WhiteHead Coach: Clar AndersonRecord at School: 53-62-1 (9)Overall Record: 100-69-1 (12)Assistants: Corey Bell, Cameron Lawler2003-04 Record: 9-72003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 3-1 (2nd)Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 21/8Wrestling SID: Matt PlizgaSID Phone: 919-684-2633Fax: 919-620-5773Web Site: www.goduke.com

DuquesneArena: A.J. Palumbo Center (6,200)Conference: IndependentColors: Red & BlueHead Coach: John HartupeeRecord at School: 61-55-3 (7) Overall Record: SameAssistants: Eric Mausser 2003-04 Record: 9-92003-04 Conference Record/Finish: n/aLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/4Wrestling SID: George NiemanSID Phone: 412-396-5376Fax: 412-396-6210Web Site: www.goduquesne.com

George MasonArena: John Linn Memorial Gym (2,800)Conference: Colonial AthleticColors: Green & GoldHead Coach: Brian ShafferRecord at School: 61-53 (9) Overall Record: 87-73-1 (12)Assistants: Mark Weader, John Curtis, Temoer Terry, Eric Hall2003-04 Record: 4-92003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 3-5/4thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/5Wrestling SID: Carlton WhiteSID Phone: 703-993-3246Fax: 703-993-3259Web Site: www.GoMason.com

LehighArena: Grace Hall (2,130)Conference: EIWAColors: Brown & WhiteHead Coach: Greg StrobelRecord at School: 129-51 (9)Overall Record: SameAssistants:Chris Ayres, Kerry McCoy, Jason Kutz2003-04 Record: 22-42003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 7-0/1stLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/4Wrestling SID: Steve LomanginoSID Phone: 610-758-3174Fax: 610-758-4407Web Site: www.lehighsports.com

MissouriArena: Hearnes Center (13,611)Conference: Big 12Colors: Old Gold & BlackHead Coach: Brian SmithRecord at School: 70-42-1 (6)Overall Record: 72-50-2 (7)Assistants: Robbie Waller, Bart Horton2003-04 Record: 15-32003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 2-3/4thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/5Wrestling SID: Emily GatewoodSID Phone: 573-884-8519Fax: 573-882-4720Web Site: www.mutigers.com

NavyArena: Halsey Field HouseConference: EIWAColors: Navy Blue and GoldHead Coach: Bruce BurnettRecord at School: 41-23 (4)Overall Record: SameAssistants: Joel Sharratt, Todd Beckerman2003-04 Record: 12-42003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 5-1Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 11/6Wrestling SID: Chris FormanSID Phone: 410-293-8782Fax: 410-293-8954Website: www.navysports.com

NC State Arena: Reynolds Coliseum (12,400)Conference: Atlantic CoastColors: Red and WhiteHead Coach: Carter JordanRecord at School: First SeasonOverall Record: First SeasonAssistants: Jerrod Sanders2003-04 Record: 9-62003-04 Conference Record/Finish:4-1/1stLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 13/7Wrestling SID: Bruce WinkworthSID Phone: 919-515-1182Fax: 919-515-2898Web Site: www.gopack.com

North CarolinaArena: Carmichael AuditoriumConference: Atlantic CoastColors: Tar Heel Blue & WhiteHead Coach: C.D. MockRecord at School: 5-11 (1)Overall Record: Same

Assistants: Glen Lanham, Adem Kaya, Cary Kolat2003-04 Record: 5-112003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 1-4/4thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 5/8Wrestling SID: John MartinSID Phone: 919-962-0084Fax: 919-962-0612Web Site: www.tarheelblue.com

UNC-GreensboroArena: Fleming Gym (2,500)Conference: SouthernColors: Gold, White & NavyHead Coach: Tom ShiffletRecord at School: 10-21 (2)Overall Record: SameAssistants: Jason Loukides2003-04 Record: 9-6 2003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 2-3/4thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 12/5Wrestling SID: Chris JonesSID Phone: 336-334-5615Fax: 336-334-3182Web Site: www.uncgspartans.com

RiderArena: Alumni Gym (1,650)Conference: Colonial AthleticColors: Cranberry & WhiteHead Coach: Gary TaylorRecord at School: 287-153-3 (26)Overall Record: SameAssistants: John Hangey2003-04 Record: 15-32003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 9-0/2ndLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 15/5Wrestling SID: Brian SolomonSID Phone: 609-896-5135Fax: 609-896-0341Web Site: www.GoBroncos.com

RutgersArena: College Avenue Gym (1,200)Conference: EIWAColors: ScarletHead Coach: John SacchiRecord at School: 144-79-5 (14)Overall Record: 424-137-9 (38)Assistants: Michael Leta, Steve Cassidy, Darren

Schulman2003-04 Record: 10-42003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 5-1/4thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 8/7Wrestling SID: Doug DrabikSID Phone: 732-445-4200Fax: 732-445-3063Web Site: www.scarletknights.com

Southern Illinois EdwardsvilleArena: Vadalabene CenterConference: n/aColors: Red & WhiteHead Coach: Khris WhelanRecord at School: First seasonOverall Record: SameAssistants: Ronald Bessemer2003-04 Record: 7-132003-04 Conference Record/Finish: n/aLetterwinners Returning/Lost/Lost: 7/5Wrestling SID: Eric Hess

SID Phone: 618-650-3608Fax: 618-650-2296Web Site: www.siue.edu/ATHLETIC/WREST/

Utah Valley StateArena: Activities Center (2,000)Conference: IndependentColors: Forest Green, Gold & WhiteHead Coach: Cody SandersonRecord at School: 10-4 (1)Overall Record: SameAssistants: 2003-04 Record: 10-42003-04 Conference Record/Finish: n/aLetterwinners Returning/Lost/Lost: 11/8Wrestling SID: TBASID Phone: 801-863-8644Fax: 801-863-8644Web Site: www.woverinesports.net

Virginia Arena: Memorial Gynmasium (2,500)Conference: Atlantic CoastColors: Navy and OrangeHead Coach: Lenny BernsteinRecord at School: 88-76-2 (11)Overall Record: SameAssistants: Pat McNamara, Scott Moore,

Joe Seay2003-04 Record: 10-72003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 3-1/2ndLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 10/3Wrestling SID: Adam JonesSID Phone: 434-982-5131Fax: 434-982-5525Web Site: www.virginiasports.com

Virginia Military InstituteArena: Cocke Hall (700)Conference: SouthernColors: Red, White & YellowHead Coach: John TrudgeonRecord at School: 125-128-2 (19)Overall Record: SameAssistants: Aaron Bruce2003-04 Record: 7-72003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 2-3Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 7/3Wrestling SID: Christian HoffmanSID Phone: 540-464-7514Fax: 540-4647583Web Site: www.vmi.edu/athletics

Virginia TechArena: Cassell Coliseum (10,052)Conference: Atlantic CoastColors: Chicago maroon & Burnt orangeHead Coach: Tom BrandsRecord at School: First SeasonOverall Record: First SeasonAssistants: Wes Hand, Doug Schwab 2003-04 Record: 6-122003-04 Conference Record/Finish: 1-6/7thLetterwinners Returning/Lost: 16/3Wrestling SID: Bryan JohnstonSID Phone: 540-231-3387Fax: 540-231-6984Web Site: www.hokiesports.com

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COMCAST CENTER

Maryland’s new student activities building and home of Maryland Athletics was completed in fall 2002. Comcast Center’s main arena provides a seating capacity of 17,950 fans for basketball, and will serve as a campus site for university special events and select community events.

An additional 1,500-seat gym serves as home to the Terps’ wrestling, gymnastics and volleyball teams, and the Nextel Heritage Hall multi-purpose room (capacity 400) is equipped to host banquets, press conferences, large meetings and serve as a pre-game restaurant suite overlooking the competition arena.

The Comcast Center also houses the university’s athletics administration offices and includes a 7,000-square-foot Academic Support Center, providing an enhanced study atmosphere for the school’s nearly-700 student-athletes on 27 teams.

The Terrapins’ first public event for basketball was its annual Midnight Madness celebration. Both basketball teams have state-of-the-art facilities at their fingertips including locker room and lounge areas, training areas complete with jacuzzis, and outstanding weight training facilities.

Twenty suites provide enhanced viewing and entertainment capabilities for Maryland fans. Maryland’s student seating capacity accommodates 4,000, with students ringing the first 10 rows around the floor and a majority of seats on the arena’s west wall.

Comcast Center is an excellent place for alumni and fans to enjoy their favorite sports and share their common Terrapin spirit. Visitors will learn about the men and women who have made Maryland Athletics great as they stroll through the dramatic Terrapin Walk of Fame and History. And the Terrapin Team Store, located just off the soaring three-level atrium lobby, allows visitors to outfit their pride. Maryland has once again reclaimed the status of having the best student activities center and athletics home in the country.

The Terps’ practice room.

The Terps’ weight room.

The main arena at Comcast Center.

The Terrapin Team Shop.The wrestling team is well represented on Comcast Center’s Walk of Fame and History.

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“STRIVE FOR CLARITY, BUT ACCEPTAND UNDERSTAND AMBIGUITY."

That phrase captures one way in which an educated person approaches the world and its challenges. Students who graduate from the University of Maryland have been exposed to the tools that allow

them to put that perspective to work. Imparting such a perspective may be an ambitious project for undergraduate education, but to aim for anything less would be unworthy of a great university’s goals

for its students. Thirteen years ago, Promises to Keep, a plan for undergraduate education at Maryland, articulated those goals so eloquently we repeat them here.

Undergraduate education at Maryland “aims to provide students with a sense of identity and purpose, a concern for others, a sense of responsibility for the quality of life around them, a continuing eagerness for

knowledge and understanding, and a foundation for a lifetime of personal enrichment.”

As we learn with and from one another, we try to “develop human values,” “celebrate tolerance and fairness,” “contribute to the social conscience,” “monitor and assess private and collective assumptions,” and “recognize the glory, tragedy and humor of the human condition.”

Your years at the University of Maryland can provide you with all the tools you need to accomplish these goals. Students here are “educated to be able to read with perception and pleasure, write and speak with clarity and

verve, handle numbers and computation proficiently, reason mathematically, generate clear questions and find probable arguments, reach substantiated conclusions and accept ambiguity.”

AND WE ALSO HOPE YOU ENJOY THE JOURNEY.

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The CampusBy virtually every measure of quality, the University of Maryland has gained

national recognition as one of the fastest-rising comprehensive research institutions in the country. The momentum of recent years has poised the university to move it into the top ranks of higher education and take leadership in shaping the research university of the 21st century.

The university has enjoyed a decade of momentum in all of the areas that affect quality. The average high school GPA of entering students has zoomed from 3.01 to nearly 3.90, and the average SATs are now more than 1270. The student body is a model of diversity, with minorities making up more than 32 percent of all students, and at least one graduate and undergraduate student from every state in the nation.

The university has 67 graduate and undergraduate programs ranked in the Top 25 by U.S. News and World Report, up from just one program in 1991.

Sponsored research and outreach has nearly tripled in the same 10-year period, exceeding $350 million last year. Private giving also has increased, and the university last year concluded its first campaign by topping its $350 million goal by more than $100 million. Alumni Association membership has been growing at an average rate of 10 percent a year since 1992.

One of the largest research universities in the United States, Fall 2002 enrollment was 25,240 undergraduate and 9,561 graduate students. There are 94 undergraduate programs, 89 master’s programs, 70 doctoral programs and one first professional degree program. More than 100 centers and institutes are engaged in research and outreach.

Faculty at the University of Maryland, in all fields of knowledge, are engaged at the highest levels of national and international concern. The university’s location near the center of federal policy-making and international political and economic activity enables it to play an active role in research and analysis of public policy.

Maryland is one of 30 public universities in the prestigious 63-member Association of American Universities and the only public institution in the Maryland-D.C. area with membership in the nation’s most distinguished honor society, Phi Beta Kappa.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDDR. C.D. MOTEUniversity PresidentCalifornia ‘59Seventh Year

As the 19th president of the University of Maryland, C. D. “Dan” Mote Jr. has presided since 1998 over a university that is claiming a well-earned position in the top echelon of research universities in the nation. An internationally-respected researcher

and member of the National Academy of Engineering, Dr. Mote is Glenn L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering. He serves on the Technology Council of Maryland, is co-chair of the Potomac Conference of the Greater Washington Board of Trade and heads its Technology Transfer Committee.

Under President Mote’s leadership, Maryland has received national and international notice for innovative undergraduate education opportunities, high-impact research and academic programs, outstanding performing arts, and athletes and athletic teams competitive with the best in the nation.

“The future of the state depends on this university,” says Mote. “It is the State of Maryland’s most important asset.” As president, Dan Mote has been determined to make that asset even greater by nourishing a culture of excellence and civility across the campus, strengthening the university’s connections with its various stakeholders, building partnerships with State and national corporations and federal agencies and achieving distinction as an institution where discovery takes place every day and everywhere. The university’s progress can be seen in all areas, from its nationally-ranked programs to its success in building external partnerships to its state-of-the-art facilities.

Quality ProgramsOver the past decade, the quality of Maryland’s programs and reputation has

climbed steadily. In 2003, the University of Maryland moved up to 17th place among public universities in U.S. News & World Report rankings, up from 30th in 1998. We currently have 44 graduate and undergraduate programs and units ranked in the top 15 by U.S. News & World Report, up from 5 in 1995.

While our academic successes have spread across the board, the university has emerged as a true powerhouse in business, computer science, earth sciences, engineering, environmental policy, education and journalism. Maryland is one of only 10 public and private universities that have their programs in computer science, mathematics, physics, and engineering each ranked in the top 20. Our College of Education is ranked in the top 20 nationally and 5 of its programs are in the top 10.

Athletic ExcellenceMote sees athletics as an integral part of the university experience. Indeed

athletic success more often than not reflects academic success, he notes. For example, all four of the teams that played in the 2002 NCAA basketball Final Four, including Maryland, are members of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the organization that comprises the leading research and academic universities in North America. “That’s no accident,” Mote says. “Institutions that are committed to excellence tend to be excellent in every endeavor. Our successes in football, basketball, lacrosse and other sports reflects our culture of quality as much as our successes in engineering, business, education and journalism.”

Faculty Stature

Dr. Mote believes a university’s quality is built by its faculty, and under his leadership, Maryland continues to attract the best faculty available. The university recruited a Nobel Laureate in Physics in 2001 and three more Pulitzer Prize winners (to join three already on the faculty). More than 30 of our faculty are members of the national academies, the highest professional recognition attainable.

DID YOU KNOW?In 1991, Maryland had one program listed among Top 25 entrants in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings. Maryland now has 67 programs ranked among the nation’s elite, and the university is ranked 18th nationally among public universities.

A report card published in Technology Review rated the top U.S. universities in their quest for intellectual property, commercial partners and profits. Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland (28th) were the Mid-Atlantic (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, District of Columbia) schools to make the “campus patenting” top 50 list.

Black Issues In Higher Education ranked the university fourth nationally in bachelor’s degrees earned by African-American students at traditionally white schools. Maryland ranks first in African-American undergraduate degrees in social sciences and history.

The Wall Street Journal ranked the Robert H. Smith School of Business No. 16 among the world’s business schools. Maryland is the top-ranked school in the Mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia). The Financial Times of London ranked the Robert H. Smith School of Business No. 8 in information technology, No. 6 in faculty research and No. 7 in entrepreneurship.

In the only undergraduate program rankings released by U.S. News & World Report–business and engineering–both the Robert H. Smith School of Business (No. 18) and A. James Clark School of Engineering (No. 24) were ranked among the top 25. The university also ranked in the top 25 for its learning communities (3rd), first-year experience (12th) and service learning programs (24th).

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Deborah A. Yow is in the 11th year of her outstanding tenure as director of athletics at the University of Maryland, a tenure that has seen unprecedented success and achievement in Maryland athletics. Each year has brought about continued improvement and accomplishment in Terrapin athletics. In Yow’s 10 years at Maryland, the Terrapins have won a remarkable nine NCAA national championships and graduated its student athletes at an enviable rate as Maryland

athletics has soared to sustained new heights.The comprehensive success of Terrapin athletics under Debbie Yow’s leadership

is a clear and compelling testimony of her values of excellence, teamwork and accountability.

Likewise, her election to the presidency of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics four years ago is an indication of the wide respect with which she is regarded among its 6,100 members representing 1,600 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. She was singled out by Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal as one of the leading administrators in the U.S. and she received the Carl Maddox Sport Management Award presented by the United States Sports Academy for excellence in athletics administration. Yow was selected to serve on the U.S. Department of Education’s Commission on Opportunities in Athletics to review the status of Federal Title IX regulations. She has served as the chair of the Atlantic Coast Conference Committee on Television for 2003 through 2004. The committee, comprised of the ACC’s athletics directors, is charged with overseeing the league’s TV contracts and dealing with issues related to television. Yow led the committee during the recent, very successful renegotiation of comprehensive, multiyear ACC football and basketball contracts with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and syndication entities. Additionally, she has represented intercollegiate athletics with presentations in a number of prominent settings such as the Harvard University School of Law conference on “Shaping the Future of Collegiate Athletics” and the Street and Smith’s Sports Business Journal “National Forum on the Direction of

Intercollegiate Athletics.” She was also recently inducted into the State of Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.

Yow, who has served on the NCAA Management Council and the NCAA Division I Budget Committee, is a strong and steady voice on behalf of intercollegiate athletics in America.

Since taking over as AD at Maryland in 1994, she and her staff have:• Transformed Terrapin athletics into a responsive, goal-oriented

organization.• Balanced all 10 of the department’s annual budgets (the first balanced

budgets in the 10 years prior to her arrival). The budget has now reached $43 million annually and the multi-million dollar accumulated operating debt which her administration inherited has been eradicated.

• Greatly enhanced the academic support services provided for student-athletes, with an enviable exhausted eligibility graduation rate of approximately 85 percent for student athletes at Maryland.

• Led the Terrapins to a national all-sports ranking in the upper 10 percent of all NCAA Division I institutions.

• Significantly expanded marketing and fund-raising efforts on behalf of Terrapin athletics. As a result, private gifts to athletics have increased over 350 percent and corporate sponsorship revenues have increased by over 300 percent during her tenure at Maryland.

• Continued to dramatically improve venues and facilities for the department’s 27 teams. The Comcast Center for men’s and women’s basketball and other sports that use the facility is a prime example of the dramatic upgrade of athletic facilities.

• Implemented a strategic management model.• Developed a comprehensive Internet strategy with management, marketing

and fund-raising applications.• Significantly improved customer care in every area of Maryland athletics.

The most recent achievements of Maryland athletics are exceptional:• Maryland was selected by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Top 20

athletic programs in the nation (for overall quality and competitive excellence).• In men’s basketball, the Terps won the Atlantic Coast Conference title over Duke in the championship game in 2004 and won the NCAA National Championship in 2002. Under Coach Gary Williams, the men’s basketball team has appeared in the last 11 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, one of only five programs to do so.• Women’s basketball also won its way to the NCAA Tournament in 2004, advancing to the Second Round.• In football , the Terps won the 2001 Atlantic Coast Conference championship and played in the 2002 Orange Bowl, and followed with an 11-win season and a 30-3 victory over the University of Tennessee in the Peach Bowl, again followed by a 10-win season and a 41-7 win over West Virginia in the Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day 2004.

DEBORAH A. YOWAthletics Director • 11th Year at Maryland

Yow with Maryland athletics superstars Boomer Esiason, Bonnie Bernstein and Steve Francis.

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Additionally, Maryland is one of only six universities to win a National Championship in both basketball and football (UCLA, Michigan, Michigan State, Syracuse, Ohio State and Maryland).

• Maryland was selected as the sixth-finest athletic program in the nation by the Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics, based on criteria such as graduation rates, financial efficiency, equity effectiveness and competitive excellence.

• Hired the Associated Press National Coach of the Year, Brenda Frese, as the new women’s basketball coach. In her second season at the helm, her team drew 13,250 to a regular-season game and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.

• Hired Dave Cottle, the third-winningest active men’s lacrosse coach in the U.S., who guided his team to the NCAA Final Four in his second year.

• Field Hockey played for the National Championship in 2001 and continues to be a Final Four team.

• Women’s Lacrosse has continued its winning ways with seven national championships from 1995-2001, with additional Final Four appearances.

• Football facilities have been significantly enhanced with team house, stadium and practice field upgrades.

• The Terrapins moved into the new $125 million Comcast Center, housing athletic department offices and seating for 18,000 fans for basketball and other events.

• In 2003-04, 12 Maryland teams competed in NCAA postseason play, which earned Maryland a place in the Top 25 national rankings in the USSA Directors’ Cup for competitive excellence.

• The productivity, morale, and the competitive and academic achievement of Terrapin athletics are exceptional and continue to gain momentum.

Regarding the many achievements of Terrapin athletics over the past 10 years, Yow says, “We are pleased, but we are not satisfied… our vision is to be one of the Top 5 programs in the nation consistently… we see no reason to settle for less.”

Yow is known for her goal-oriented and proactive management style. She consistently inspires and challenges those around her to “raise our sights and sharpen our tools… to work hard and smart… to recognize that our only limitations are those that we place upon ourselves.”

As a manager and a leader, she clearly models these principles. She is the only known current AD in NCAA Division I who has hired both the National Coach of the Year in football (while at Maryland) and the National Coach of the Year in men’s basketball (while at Saint Louis University). Yow is known as “a coach’s AD,” while also being highly organized and a strategic and proactive leader and administrator. Quite simply, Debbie Yow personifies the relational and management dynamics that are necessary to be an excellent administrator.

A successful former coach at the University of Kentucky and University of Florida, she moved into athletics administration at the University of Florida and the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, followed by a successful tenure as AD at Saint Louis University.

She has authored numerous articles and books on athletics management and human behavior, and is a respected leader in intercollegiate athletics in the United States.

Reflecting on the status of the Terrapin men’s basketball program, Maryland’s Director of Athletics points out, “Our men’s basketball team has become one of America’s premier collegiate programs under the leadership of Coach Gary Williams and his staff. We are one of only five institutions to advance to the NCAA postseason tournament in each of the last 11

years, and the only team in the ACC to do so.” Summing up the entire athletics program, our athletics director recently stated,

“We have the finest student-athletes, coaches, support staff and administrative team in America. It is because of their courage, hard work and cooperative spirit that we now have a strong, viable athletic program. I am immensely proud of each of them. I am equally proud of our Terrapin fans who buy tickets, our Terrapin Club members who faithfully support the Maryland athletic program with their donations for scholarships, and the M Club members who serve and give liberally. We are also blessed with a terrific President, Dr. Dan Mote, who has fostered a mindset of excellence across our institution. He is a strong and balanced advocate for what he calls“‘the three A’s of the University ——Academics, the Arts and Athletics’. We have a great Terrapin family. That’s the foundation for all of our success… and the basis for our bright future. It’s a great time to be a Terp.”

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Fred Funk, ‘80, Criminology Pro golferTom Gallagher, ‘70, Marketing President & CEO, Genuine Auto PartsJoseph Gildenhorn, ‘51, Bus. Admin Partner, The JBG Companies;

retired US AmbassadorDave Goldfarb, ’79, Accounting CFO, Lehman BrothersRoger Hale, ‘65, History Board of Directors, H&R Block and Ashland OilHerbert Hauptmann, ‘55, Math Nobel Prize winner, physicsJane Henson, ‘55, Art Education Creator, The MuppetsJim Henson, ‘60, Home Economics Creator, The MuppetsDonald Himelfarb, ‘67, History President, Thrifty Rent-A-CarSteny Hoyer, ‘63, Political Science Congressman, Maryland’s 5th districtHarry Hughes, ‘49, Bus. Admin. Former governor of MarylandStan Jones, ‘56, Education NFL Hall of Fame inductee, ‘91Jeong Kim, ’91, Ph.D. Engineering Internet EntrepreneurJeffrey Kluger, ‘76, Gov./Politics Author, Apollo 13Chris Kubasik, ‘83, Accounting CFO, Lockheed MartinTim Kurkjian, ’78, Journalism Reporter, ESPN & ESPN MagazineThomas Lankford, ’69, Agriculture President, SYSCOJohn Lauer, ‘63, Chemical Eng. Former president, B.F. GoodrichGeorge Laurer, ‘51, Electrical Eng. Inventor, Universal Price CodeSamuel LeFrak, ‘40, Bus. Admin. Chairman, The LeFrak OrganizationLiz Lerman, ’70, Dance MacArthur Award Winner; Dance Co. OwnerBarbara Lucas, ‘67, Gov./Politics Senior Vice President, Black & DeckerMarvin Mandel, ‘39, Arts/Law Former governor of MarylandOdonna Mathews, ‘72, Nutrition Vice President, Giant FoodWilliam Mayer, ‘66, Bus. Admin. Chair, Exec. Comm., Park Ave. Equity PartnersMark McEwen, ‘76, Radio/TV/Film Reporter, CBS Early ShowTom McMillen, ‘74, Chemistry Former co-chairman, President’s Council on Physical FitnessMike Miller, ‘64, Economics President, Maryland SenatePaul Mullan, ‘68, Marketing Strategic Partner, Charterhouse

Group InternationalRenaldo Nehemiah, ‘81, Radio/

TV/Film U.S. Track & Field Hall of Fame inductee, 1997Paul Norris, ’71, M.B.A. Chairman, president and CEO, W. R. GraceTom Norris, ’67, Sociology Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNIWilliam Appolony, ’69, Sociology Senior Vice President, M&T BankZvi Barzilay, ‘73, Architecture President, Toll Brothers BuildersRobert Basham ‘70, Bus. Admin. Co-founder/COO, Outback SteakhouseDeane Beman, ‘61, Bus. Admin. Former PGA Tour commissionerGail Berman, ‘78, Theatre President, Fox EntertainmentBonnie Bernstein, ‘92, Journalism Reporter, CBS SportsCarl Bernstein, ‘65, Arts & Sciences Author, Watergate reporterRobert Bonner, ‘63, Government Commissioner, U.S. Customs ServiceTim Brant, ‘73, Journalism Sportscaster, ABC and Jefferson-PilotHal Brierley, ‘65, Chemical Engineering Developer of frequent flyer programsSergey Brin, ’93, Mathematics Co-founder, Google, Inc. search engineKenneth Brody, ‘64, Electrical Eng. Former chairman, U.S. Export-Import BankJohn Brophy, ‘71, History President, ACS SolutionsVicky Bullett, ’90, General Studies WNBA & U.S. OlympianDennis Cardoza, ‘82, Gov./Politics Congressman, California 18th DistrictAlan Carey ‘78, Government President, Sales, PepsicoConnie Chung, ‘69, Journalism Emmy-winning CorrespondentMark Ciardi, ’83, Marketing Producer, “The Rookie” & “Miracle”A. James Clark ‘50, Civil Eng. President, Clark EnterprisesFran Contino, ‘68, Accounting CFO, McCormick & Co.Bob Corliss, ‘76, Gov./Politics President, Athlete’s FootLarry David, ‘69, Bus. Admin. Executive producer, Seinfeld Cindy Davis, ‘87, M.B.A. Senior Vice President, The Golf ChannelRaymond Davis, ’37, Chemistry Nobel Prize Winner, PhysicsDominique Dawes, ’02, Speech U.S. OlympianLen Elmore, ‘78, English Senior Counsel, LeBouef, Lamb, Greene & Lamb, LLP; ESPN

CommentatorGordon England, ’61, Electrical

Engineering Secretary of the NavyBoomer Esiason, ‘84, Undergraduate Studies Sportscaster, former NFL playerRaul Fernandez, ‘90, Economics Chairman, Object VideoCarly Fiorina, ’80, M.B.A. Chairman/CEO, Hewlett-PackardRobert Fischell, ’53, M.S. Physics Chairman, Fischell Biomedical, LLCJon Franklin, ‘70, Journalism Two-time Pulitzer Prize winnerRalph Friedgen, ‘70, P.E. Head coach, University of Maryland football

Carl Bernstein

Connie Chung

Gordon England

Fred Funk

Mark McEwen

Jay Nussbaum, ‘66, Journalism Executive Vice President,KPMG ConsultingPreston Padden, ‘70, Economics Executive Vice President, DisneyGeorge Pelecanos, ’80, Radio, TV, Film NovelistRobert Pincus, ‘68, Bus. Admin. Retired President, Washington Region, BB&TKevin Plank, ’97, Business Admin. Founder & CEO, Under ArmourJesus Rangel, ‘78, Journalism Vice President, corporate relations, Anheuser-BuschRobert Ratliff, ‘58, Industrial Education Executive chairman, Massey-Ferguson tractorsJudith Resnick, ‘77, Electrical Engineering Second woman in space; died in ‘86 Challenger explosionPaul Richards, ‘91, M.S. Electrical Eng. NASA AstronautJimmy Roberts, ‘79, Radio/TV/Film Reporter, NBCHarvey Sanders, ‘72, Journalism Founder, Nautica EnterprisesBen Scotti, ‘59, Arts & Sciences Original syndicator, Baywatch seriesTony Scotti, ‘61, Arts & Sciences Original syndicator, Baywatch seriesDavid Simon, ‘83, Undergraduate Studies Created TV series HomicideHarry Smith, ‘49, Electrical Eng. Inventor, pulse doppler radarRobert H. Smith, ‘50, Accounting Developer of Crystal City complexEd Snider, ‘55, Accounting Chairman, Philadelphia FlyersMichele Snyder, ‘86, Architecture Minority Owner, Washington RedskinsBert Sugar, ‘57, Bus. Admin. Boxing historianMark Turner, ’78, Urban Studies President, Steak Escape restaurant chainJoe Tydings, ’51, Arts-Law AttorneyLeo Van Munching, ‘50, Marketing/Bus. Admin. Headed one of America’s top import companiesScott Van Pelt, ’88, Radio, TV, Film ESPN AnchorJim Walton, ’81, Radio/TV/Film President/CEO, CNNMichael Ward, ’72, Marketing Chairman & CEO, CSXPam Ward, ‘84, Radio/TV/Film Co-anchor, ESPN and ESPN2Randy White, ‘74, P.E. NFL Hall of Fame inductee, ‘94Dianne Wiest, ‘69, Arts & Sciences Two-time Academy Award winnerGary Williams, ‘68, Marketing Head coach, University of Maryland men’s basketballMorgan Wootten, ’56, Phys Ed. U.S. Basketball Hall of FameDennis Wraase, ’66, Accounting President & CEO, PEPCO Holdings

Bert Sugar

Scott Van Pelt

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

The University of Maryland is committed to providing the highest quality education to all of its students. The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics strives to provide student-athletes excellent opportunities to participate in an intercollegiate athletics program of the highest quality, with the result that their athletics participation becomes an integral and valued component of their total educational experience at the university.

Terrapin student-athletes will find that the same hard work and discipline that has earned them success in athletics competition is also required in the classroom. Balancing the significant time demands and responsibilities required to be a successful student-athlete at the highest collegiate level is no small task. Therefore, as a result of their commitment to representing the university through athletics, Terrapin student-athletes are able to utilize support programs designed to meet their specific needs.

Led by assistant athletics director Anton Goff, the mission of the Academic Support and Career Development Unit (ASCDU) is to provide quality developmental programs and need-based services that will enhance academic progress, facilitate career development, and encourage the psychosocial growth of all UM student-athletes. Don Pearman (right) works with the wrestling team.

The Gossett Academic Support and Career Development Center for Terrapin student-athletes, named for long-time Terp supporters Barry and Mary Gossett, is located in the Comcast Center. It features a study center that includes 25 desktop computers, a tutoring center, a classroom, a CHAMPS/Life Skills resource room and individual offices for six professional academic counselors, a director of ILP programs, an assistant program coordinator and two graduate assistants. In addition, a new academic wing was added to the Gossett football team house last Fall. It features offices for two counselors, three learning specialist, and a graduate assistant; as well as a quiet study area, 29-desk computer lab, classroom, tutor rooms and classroom/lab for the individualized learning program.

Academic courses, programs and services offered by ASCDU include the following:

• Student-athlete orientation• Academic counseling• NCAA academic eligibility monitoring• Academic enrichment and career development presentations and workshops• Accredited tutorial support• Individualized learning program• EDCP 108-K (College learning strategies and skills)• EDCP 108-M (Math learning strategies and skills)• UNIV 100 (First-year transitions to the university)

Maryland GameplanThe Maryland Gameplan is intended to assist

graduating Terrapin student-athletes as they begin the job search process. It is distributed to more than 500 corporations and businesses across the country, in addition to being featured on the M Club website. Prospective employers are introduced to our graduating student-athletes with resume information relative to academic, career and personal achievements. The Maryland Gameplan directory is produced annually in collaboration with the M Club.

Career Networking NightBecause career development is an ongoing process, ASCDU provides a variety of

programs for student-athletes throughout the year. Professional assistance with resume- writing, interviewing skills, graduate school search and job search is readily available to all student-athletes. During the spring semester ASCDU hosts the Career Networking Night, where student-athletes can learn about career interests and career planning. Unlike typical “job fairs,” the purpose of this program is to allow student-athletes to explore multiple career opportunities by speaking directly to individuals in their chosen areas of interest. Employers at the Career Networking Night recognize the marketable qualities student-athletes have gained through athletic participation. Student-athletes learn about opportunities for internships and full-time jobs.

Student-Athlete Advisory CouncilThe Student-Athlete Advisory Council (S.A.A.C.) plays an important role in the

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. It consists of two representatives from each varsity sport and meets on a regular basis with representatives from the athletic administration. The S.A.A.C. mission is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by developing leadership skills, promoting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image on the Maryland campus, local area and nationally.

CHAMPS/Life Skills ProgramsASCDU houses the NCAA’s (National Collegiate

Athletic Association) Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success (C.H.A.M.P.S.) Life Skills Program. The ASCDU staff, in collaboration with various other Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ units and campus resources, strives to provide a systematic personal development program designed to reach each student-athlete based on his or her individual needs. The focus of the program is on the individual academically, athletically and emotionally, and on the changing needs and skills of that individual in the years during college and after graduation. The menu of presentations, workshops and seminars is a comprehensive and balanced system of “life learning” programs promoted for use by each varsity sport team.

Highlights of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs:• Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation• Use athletics as preparation for success in life• Meet the changing needs of student-athletes• Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes• Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes• Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem• Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities• Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal and social

responsibilities• Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for

the purpose of education• Encourage the development of leadership skills

CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs Commitment Statements

Commitment to Academic Excellence To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.

Commitment to Athletic Excellence To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.

Commitment to Personal Development To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth and decision-making skills.

Commitment to Career Development To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.

Commitment to Service To engage student-athletes in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities.

Academic Support For Returning Athletes Program

The Academic Support for Returning Athletes Program was created in 1986 to support the academic efforts of former varsity student-athletes at the University of Maryland, College Park. In 1989, ASRAP was assigned by the President’s Office to the Academic Achievements Program and enrolled 40 students that year. As a member of the National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS), the University of Maryland is committed to assisting its former athletes with degree completion. A key component of the program is community outreach. Each returning student completes a “workship” that allows the cost of tuition and fees to be exchanged for community services with youth. In 2002, ASRAP moved into the ASCDU.

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Wrestling Supervisor

MICHAEL LIPITZSenior Associate Athletics Director/Administration

Michael Lipitz is in his sixth year with Maryland Athletics and was promoted to senior associate athletics director in June 2004.

Lipitz works closely with the athletics director in managing the day-to-day operations of the athletics program. He supervises the marketing and licensing unit and serves as the department’s liaison to Maryland’s marketing rights holder, Terrapin Sports Marketing. He also oversees the Terps wrestling and women’s golf programs.

Lipitz takes a lead role in numerous internal and external initiatives, such as the launch of FridgeTV.com, online ticket distribution for the Maryland student body and the athletic department’s successful recertification via the second-cycle of the NCAA Division I Athletic Certification Self-Study. He also serves as the department’s liaison to Dr. Charles Wellford, Faculty Athletics Representative, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council and other campus constituencies.

Lipitz graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in government and politics and dual concentrations in English and political leadership. He was a four-year varsity starter and two-year co-captain on the men’s tennis team.

Before returning to Maryland, Lipitz earned his law degree from Villanova Law School, where he debated for the moot court team and specialized in domestic relations.

Operations & FacilitiesAssistant Athletics Director/Ops. & Facilities Chris Nations 314-7125 cnations@umd.edu

Assistant Director of Operations Tom Divan 314-7127 tdivan@umd.edu

Assistant Director of Operations Scott Sargent 314-9729 ssargent@umd.edu

Assistant Director of Operations Jamie Ahrens 314-7128 jcahrens@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Patty Benfield 314-7126 pbenfiel@umd.edu

Operations Intern Jason Poppe 314-6680 jpoppe@umd.edu

Sports MedicineAssistant Athletics Director/Sports Medicine Darryl Conway 314-2663 dconway@umd.edu

Head Athletic Trainer Sandy Worth 314-9905 sw42@umail.umd.edu

Assistant to A.D., Men’s Basketball J.J. Bush 314-7132 jjbush@umd.edu

Associate Head Trainer Matt Charvat 314-9901 charvat@umd.edu

Assistant Trainer Andrea Roth 314-7113 ar188@umail.umd.edu

Assistant Trainer Deanna Bennett 314-7137 dbennett@umd.edu

Assistant Trainer Terrence Gee 314-8650 tgee1@umd.edu

Strength & ConditioningStrength & Conditioning Coach Dwight Galt 314-9927 dg48@umail.umd.edu

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Craig Fitzgerald 314-9927 cf97@umail.umd.edu

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Barry Kagan 314-7310 barryk@umd.edu

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Corliss White 314-2780 crwhite@umd.edu

Ticket OfficeAsst. A.D./Ticket Operations Greg Schiller 314-7093 gschille@umd.edu

Associate Ticket Manager Preston Robinson 314-7070 prestonr@umd.edu

Assistant Ticket Manager Eloise Jones 314-7084 eejones@umd.edu

Assistant Ticket Manager Debbie Russell 314-7084 dlrussel@umd.edu

Assistant Ticket Manager Dan Johnston 314-7070 djohnsto@umd.edu

Video ServicesProducer/Video Director TBA 314-1278

Assistant Video Director Sean Kobrin 314-5928 kobes48@umd.edu

Video Assistant Danny Powell 314-5928

Football Video Director Jonah Bassett 314-9950 jbassett@umd.edu

Director’s OfficeAthletics Director Deborah A. Yow 314-7075

Executive Administrative Assistant Joyce Taylor 314-7075 jtaylor2@umd.edu

Executive Sr. Assoc. Athletics Director/SWA Kathleen Worthington 314-7078 kworthin@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Denise O’Rourke 314-8678 dorourke@umd.edu

Senior Assoc. Athletics Director/External Ops. Joe Hull 314-7035 joehull@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Jeanne Welch 314-6999 jwelch@umd.edu

Senior Assoc. Athletics Director/CFO Larry Leckonby 314-7046 leck@umd.edu

Senior Assoc. Athletics Director/Administration Michael Lipitz 314-7171 mlipitz@umd.edu

Associate Athletics Director/Internal Ops. Shawn Flynn 314-7162 sflynn@umd.edu

Associate Athletics Director/Varsity Sports Dave Haglund 314-9433 haglund@umd.edu

Associate Athletics Director/Administration Troy Tucker 314-1325 ttucker@umd.edu

Athletics Administration Asst. to Senior Staff Ryan Bowles 314-7083 rbowles@umd.edu

Director of Human Resources Lisa Lepore 314-1967 lmlepore@umd.edu

Academic Support & Career DevelopmentAssistant AD/Academic Support & Career Dev. Anton Goff 314-7040 agoff@umd.edu

Associate Director Heather Arianna 314-7037 hlowe@umd.edu

Associate Director Don Pearman 314-7042 dap@umd.edu

Associate Director/CHAMPS Coordinator Kathy Fueston 314-9662 kfueston@umd.edu

CHAMPS Graduate Assistant Bryan Vitagliano 314-6444 bvitag@umd.edu

Assistant Director Hajj Turner 314-7038 hmturner@umd.edu

Academic Counselor Laura Meckley 314-7044 lmeckley@umd.edu

Academic Counselor Kim Walz 314-7039 kjwalz@umd.edu

Academic Counselor Natasha Criss 314-7316 ncriss@umd.edu

AEP Director Trina Kudlacek 314-9990 kudlacek@umd.edu

Learning Specialist Dahila Levin 314-9291 dlevin@umd.edu

Learning Specialist Emmett Gill 314-9995 egill@umd.edu

Asst. Program Coordinator Sharon Staples 314-1845 sstaples@umd.edu

Graduate Assistant Anita Sanyal 314-9990 asanyal@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Lauren Gray 314-7043 lgray@umd.edu

Business OfficeAssociate Athletics Director/Business Randy Eaton 314-7048 reaton5@umd.edu

Asst. Business Manager Jennifer Tarr 314-7437 jroche@umd.edu

Asst. Business Manager/Payroll Cathy Jo Dedrick 314-9532 cdedrick@umd.edu

Office Supervisor Phyllis Wallace 314-7050 pwallac1@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Lori Panko 314-9214 lpanko@umd.edu

ComplianceSenior Assoc. Athletics Director/

Compliance and Student Services Jim Sarra 314-7258 jsarra@umd.edu

Assistant Compliance Coordinator Keli Cunningham 314-8325 kcunning@umd.edu

Compliance Assistant Wendy Goff 314-7081

Director of Character Education Kevin Glover 314-9289 kglove@umd.edu

DevelopmentAssoc. Athletics Director/External Operations Cheryl Harrison 314-6687 ckharris@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Beth Deskins 405-0729 deskins@umd.edu

Director of Major Gifts Cooper Jones 314-7073 ajones@umd.edu

Director of Major Gifts Darryl Hill 314-7014 dahill@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Lynne Pollard 314-7020 lpollard@umd.edu

Director of M Club/Walk of Fame & History David Diehl 314-5372 ddiehl@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Dotti Warren 314-7020 dwarren@umd.edu

Asst. A.D./Exec. Dir., Terrapin Club Jonathan Evans 405-0735 jevans22@umd.edu

Associate Dir., Terrapin Club Julie Potter 314-7077 potter@umd.edu

Assistant Dir., Terrapin Club Tracy Gletow 314-8626 tgletow@umd.edu

Gift Processor Jennifer Evoy 314-7032 jevoy@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Louise Gilman 314-7020 lgilman@umd.edu

EquipmentHead Manager Ron Ohringer 314-7331 ro12@umail.umd.edu

Assistant Manager John Bowie 314-6647 jb205@umail.edu

Assistant Manager Mike Cefaratti 314-7130 mcef@umd.edu

Assistant Manager Tim Ahner 314-7110 tahner@umd.edu

Information TechnologyDirector of Information Technology Lisa Packett 314-7049 lpackett@umd.edu

Systems Assistant Reza Lubis 314-7308 ralubis@umd.edu

MarketingMarketing Director TBA

Assistant Marketing Director Brett Tillett 314-1517 btillett@umd.edu

Asst. Director/Trademark & Licensing Joe Ebaugh 314-1203 jebaugh@umd.edu

Marketing Assistant Ryan Faloon 314-7071 rfaloon@umd.edu

Administrative Assistant Adrienne Burrows 314-7072 adrienn@umd.edu

Media RelationsAssociate Athletics Director/Media Relations Doug Dull 314-7064 ddull@umd.edu

Associate Media Relations Director Greg Creese 314-7065 gcreese@umd.edu

Asst. Media Relations Dir./Publications Cord. Patrick Fischer 314-7062 pfischer@umd.edu

Assistant Media Relations Director Mark Fratto 314-8052 fratto@umd.edu

Assistant Media Relations Director Natalia Ciccone 314-7063 nciccone@umd.edu

Assistant Media Relations Director Adam Zundell 314-7066 azundell@umd.edu

Assistant Media Relations Director Amy Mulligan 314-7068 mulligan@umd.edu

Media Relations Coordinator Kelly Bramble 314-7064 kbramble@umd.edu

Media Relations Assistant Dustin Hockensmith 314-7066 dhockens@umd.edu

FAX 314-9094

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ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCEThe Tradition

Consistency. It’s the mark of true excellence in any endeavor.However, in today’s intercollegiate athletics, competition has become so balanced and so

competitive that it is virtually impossible to maintain a high level of consistency.Yet the Atlantic Coast Conference has defied the odds. Now in its 52nd year of

competition, the ACC has long enjoyed the reputation as one of the strongest and most competitive intercollegiate conferences in the nation. And that is not mere conjecture, the numbers support it.

Since the league’s inception in 1953, ACC schools have captured 91 national champion-ships, including 47 in women’s competition and 44 in men’s. In addition, NCAA individual titles have gone to ACC student-athletes 116 times in men’s competition and 57 in women’s action.

If success is best measured in terms of wins and losses, then the ACC is unrivaled in NCAA annals. With Maryland’s victory over Indiana in the 2002 NCAA title game, ACC teams have captured nine NCAA basketball championships, including five over the last 14 years.

No conference has posted a better NCAA Tournament record than the ACC since the NCAA’s inaugural tournament in 1938. The 11 current conference members have posted an NCAA Tournament-best mark of 315-164 for a sterling .647 winning percentage against the nation’s toughest competition.

A year ago, the ACC had two teams - Georgia Tech and Duke - in the Final Four for the second time in four years and fifth time overall. In the 20 years of the 64-team field, the ACC has produced 20 Final Four teams, an average of one per year and seven more than any other conference.

Since 1985, when the NCAA Tournament was expanded to 64 teams, ACC teams have been even more impressive compiling a 203-96 (.679) NCAA record, including 56 “Sweet 16” appearances and 20 Final Four berths. Since 1985, 56 of the 102 ACC teams receiving NCAA berths have won at least two NCAA Tournament games.

Since 1990, the ACC - with a 181-173 record - is the only conference with a winning record against ranked non-conference foes.

North Carolina and Duke lead all ACC schools with three NCAA championships each. NC State has two national titles to its credit and Maryland one. The Tar Heels captured NCAA titles in 1957, 1982 and 1993 while the Blue Devils won their third title in 2001, following back-to-back championships in 1991 and 1992. The Wolfpack walked away with the coveted crown in 1974 and 1983 while the Terps claimed the 2002 national title.

The stature of ACC basketball is no where more clearly defined than by its regional and national television exposure as an all-time high 172 televised games involving ACC teams headline the league’s 2004-05 schedule, including a record-setting 261 appearances. ACC teams are slated to make 132 appearances on national television networks and 79 of the league’s 88 regular season conference games, including 36 on national television networks are scheduled to be televised.

This past year the ACC posted a 14-6 mark in NCAA Tournament play with the six losses by a total of 21 points. For the second time in league history, eight ACC teams took part in post-season play and six of the nine league teams were ranked in the final AP and coaches’ polls. League teams were 107-24 (.816) against non-conference opponents, 13-12 versus ranked teams, including a 3-0 mark against No. 1 ranked teams. The ACC finished the 2003-04 season with the highest regular season RPI rating ever accorded a conference.

2003-04 in ReviewThe 2003-04 academic year concluded

with the league pocketing three more national team titles and six individual NCAA crowns. In all, the ACC has won 48 national team titles over the last 14 years.

The ACC’s 2003-04 national champions were Wake Forest in field hockey, North Carolina in women’s soccer and Virginia in women’s lacrosse. Overall, 66 ACC teams took part in post-season play compiling a 101-66-4 (.596) record.

A total of 169 student-athletes from the ACC earned first, second or third-team All-America honors this past year. In addition, the ACC produced nine national Players of the Year, two national Rookies of the Year and three national Coaches of the Year recipients.

The ACC placed at least one team in the top 10 nationally in 17 sports. In all, 31 ACC teams finished their season with a top 10 ranking.

The ChampionshipsThe conference will conduct championship competition in 25 sports during the 2004-05

academic year - 12 for men and 13 for women.The first ACC championship was held in swimming on February 25, 1954. The conference

did not conduct championships in cross country, wrestling or tennis during the first year.The 12 sports for men include football, cross country, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor

and outdoor track, wrestling, baseball, tennis, golf and lacrosse. Fencing, which was started in 1971, was discontinued in 1981.

Women’s sports were initiated in 1977 with the first championship meet being held in tennis at Wake Forest University.

Championships for women are currently conducted in cross country, volleyball, field hockey, soccer, basketball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, golf, lacrosse, softball and rowing.

A HistoryThe Atlantic Coast Conference was founded on May 8, 1953, at the Sedgefield Inn

near Greensboro, N.C., with seven charter members - Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina and Wake Forest - drawing up the conference by-laws.

The withdrawal of seven schools from the Southern Conference came early on the morning of May 8, 1953, during the Southern Conference’s annual spring meeting. On June 14, 1953, the seven members met in Raleigh, N.C., where a set of bylaws was adopted and the name became officially the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Suggestions from fans for the name of the new conference appeared in the region’s newspapers prior to the meeting in Raleigh. Some of the names suggested were: Dixie, Mid

South, Mid Atlantic, East Coast, Seaboard, Colonial, Tobacco, Blue-Gray, Piedmont, Southern Seven and the Shoreline.

Duke’s Eddie Cameron recommended that the name of the conference be the Atlantic Coast Conference, and the motion was passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with each member institution assessed $200.00 to pay for conference expenses.

On December 4, 1953, conference officials met again at Sedgefield and officially admitted the University of Virginia as the league’s eighth member. The first and only, withdrawal of a school from the ACC came on June 30, 1971, when the University of South Carolina tendered its resignation.

The ACC operated with seven members until April 3, 1978, when the Georgia Institute of Technology was admitted. The Atlanta school had withdrawn from the Southeastern Conference in January of 1964.

The ACC expanded to nine members on July 1, 1991, with the addition of Florida State University.

The conference expanded to 11 members on July 1, 2004, with the addition of the University of Miami and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. On October 17, 2003, Boston College accepted an invitation to become the league’s 12th member starting with the 2005-06 academic year.

ACC Member SchoolsCLEMSON – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, a charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 1953.

DUKE — Joined the Southern Conference in December, 1928; charter member of the ACC in 1953.

FLORIDA STATE – Charter member of the Dixie Conference in 1948; joined the Metro Conference in July, 1976; joined the ACC July, 1991.

GEORGIA TECH – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, charter member of Southern Conference in 1921, charter member of the SEC in 1932, joined the ACC in April, 1978.

MARYLAND – Charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, charter member of the ACC in 1953.

MIAMI – Charter member of the Big East Football Conference in 1991; joined the ACC in July, 2004.

NORTH CAROLINA – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, charter member of the ACC in 1953.

NC STATE – Charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921; charter member of the ACC in 1953.

VIRGINIA – Charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1894, charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921, resigned from Southern Conference in December 1936, joined the ACC in December, 1953.

VIRGINIA TECH – Charter member of the Southern Conference in 1921; withdrew from the Southern Conference in June, 1965; became a charter member of the Big East Football Conference in Feb. 5, 1991; joined the ACC in July, 2004.

WAKE FOREST – Joined the Southern Conference in February, 1936, charter member of the ACC in 1953.

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Media GuidelinesCredentials: Media and photographer credentials for events at Maryland’s Comcast Center may be obtained by working press, radio and television by writing or calling Adam Zundell in the Maryland Athletic Media Relations Office, 2725 Comcast Center, College Park, MD 20741-0295. All requests should be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the event by phoning the Media Relations Office at (301) 314-7064. Since space is limited, accommodations are on a priority basis: daily newspapers and wire services, originating radio and television stations, national weekly or monthly publications, electronic media outlets, local and regional television crews. Priority is granted to members of the media who cover Maryland athletics on a regular basis, and to visiting media members. Photo passes will be issued only to accredited photographers on assignment.

Services: The Media Relations Office will provide complete statistics at the conclusion of every home meet. Programs containing rosters and event notes on each team will be provided for the working media.

Fax Machine: The Media Relations Office has one facsimile machine, located in Room 2725 of Comcast Center, which is available upon request. The fax number is (301) 314-9094.

Terps on the Web: For up-to-date game stories, statistics, schedules and results, and other Maryland athletic department information, please locate www.umterps.com on the Internet.

Media OutletsNewspapersWashington Post1150 15th StreetWashington D.C. 20071Phone: (202) 334-7350Fax: (202) 334-7685www.washingtonpost.com

Washington Times3600 New York Ave. N.E.Washington D.C. 20002Phone: (202) 636-3269Fax: (202) 529-7869www.washingtontimes.com

Baltimore Sun501 North Calvert StreetBaltimore, Md. 21203Phone: (410) 332-6200Fax: (410) 783-2518www.sunspot.net

Montgomery Journal2 Research CourtRockville, Md. 20850Phone: (301) 816-1427Fax: (301) 816-1421www.jrnl.com/mtg/

Prince George’s Journal9426 Annapolis RoadLanham, Md. 20706Phone: (301) 731-8303Fax: (301) 731-8363www.jrnl.com/pg/

Terrapin TimesP.O. Box 993Bel Air, Md. 21014Phone: (800) 594-9320Fax: (410) 256-8838www.superterp.com

TelevisionComcast SportsNet7700 Wisconsin Ave.Suite 200Bethesda Md. 20814Phone: (240) 497-3401Fax: (301) 718-3324comcastsportsnet.com

Student MediaThe Diamondback3136 South Campus Dining HallUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, Md. 20742Phone: (301) 314-8200Fax: (301) 314-8358www.inform.umd.edu/Diamondback/

WMUC Radio3130 South Campus Dining HallUniversity of MarylandCollege Park, Md. 20742Phone: (301) 314-7866Fax: (301) 314-7879www.wmuc.umd.edu/

National MediaAmateur Wrestling News600 NW 29th St # 7Oklahoma City, Okla. 73103Phone: (405) 521-8750Ron Good, Editorronawn@aol.comwww.amateurwrestlingnews.com

InterMat Wrestle5650 NW Johnston Dr., St. BJohnston, Iowa 50131Phone: (515) 276-6616Fax: (515) 276-6637John Fuller, Staff writerfuller@intermatwrestle.comwww.intermatwrestle.com

Wrestling USA Magazine109 Apple House LaneMissoula, Mont. 59802Phone: 406-549-4448Fax: 406-549-4879Lanny Bryant, Editorwrestling@Montana.comwww.wrestlingusa.com

The Mat6155 Lehman DriveColorado Springs, Colo. 80918Phone: 719-598-8181Fax: 719-598-9440Gary Abbott, Editorgabbott@usawrestling.orgwww.themat.com

USA Wrestlingwww.usawrestling.org

National Wrestling Coaches Associationwww.wrestlingreport.com/NWCA

NCAA Wrestlingwww.ncaawrestling.com

ACC Wrestlingwww.theacc.com

USA Today1000 Wilson BlvdArlington, Va. 22229Phone: (703) 276-3761Fax: (703) 276-5505usatoday.com

Wrestling ContactAdam ZundellAssistant Media Relations DirectorUniversity of Maryland2725 Comcast CenterCollege Park, MD 20742-0295

Important Telephone Numbers(301) 314-7064 – Media Relations Office(301) 314-9094 – Media Relations Fax(301) 314-7066 – Zundell’s Office(301) 314-7134 – Wrestling Office(301) 405-0955 – Wrestling Office FaxZundell’s E-mail address: azundell@umd.eduTerps Web Site: www.umterps.com

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