Q & A

We received one question from our post the other day asking what fans wanted to know about UB Wrestling.  


Question:

Do you feel that UB can truly be competitive against the other top teams in NY in the next 3 years? What sets UB apart from the other schools (Cornell, Binghamton, Hofstra) to recruiting the top NY talent?

Answer:

We are competitive with any team in the country.  Two years ago, we beat #12 ranked Nebraska.  Last year we beat three returning conference champions (Virginia, Edinboro, and Binghmaton).  Both Virginia and Edinboro were ranked in the top 20 in the country when we beat them.  We qualified 6 underclassmen to the National Tournament last year and had 4 MAC Champions.  We had more MAC Champions and more MAC place winners than any school in the conference.  For this coming season, we only have one returning starter that will exhaust his eligibility (Kevin Smith).  Also, we have the #11 recruiting class in the country coming into UB.  There are several things that set us apart from other programs but the most important is the people here at UB.  We have a great coaching staff and a very tight-knit team that cares about one another and works very hard.  Also, we are bringing in the right kind of student-athletes to UB.  If you would like me to get into more detail, feel free to e-mail or call me.

Thanks,

Coach Beasley

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If you think of more questions to ask the coaching staff, please comment on this thread or the original post.  We'll get to your answers as soon as possible.  

Also, posts will most likely not be as frequent for the next couple of weeks, since Coach Beasley and I are getting married on the 25th.  When we return, I'll make sure to post pictures of the wrestling facility after completion!

Incoming Freshman Roulo Named 2011 NHSCA Wrestler of the Year

Congratulations to incoming freshman, Blake Roulo, on being recognized as the 2011 NHSCA Wrestler of the Year.  He will be inducted into the NHSCA Hall of Fame along with 19 other athletes, each representing their respective sport.

The excerpt on Roulo is below. For the entire article, click on the NHSCA logo above. 

Wrestling - Blake Roulo
Matoaca High School, Ettrick, Virginia

 

In April, Roulo made NHSCA history by becoming the second wrestler to become a four-time National High School champion. His takedown nine seconds into overtime gave him a 3-1 victory in the 140-pound championship match and the National Seniors championship, to go along with titles in the National Juniors, the National Sophomores and the National Freshman Championships the previous three years. He joins Tyler Beckwith of Greene (N.Y.) High, who accomplished the feat last year and also earned NHSCA National Senior Athlete of the Year honors. The title was a record seventh for Roulo in a NHSCA national event. The Group 3A state champion at 140 pounds as a junior, Roulo was the state runnerup at 145 as a sophomore and third in state at 135 as a freshman. He finished 37-3 and was the Central Region champion at 145 this year, and he posted a career record of 185-14. He will attend the University of Buffalo.

Wrestling Renovation Photo Update 06.15.11

These photos were taken this morning, June 15, 2011.  The renovation is still on track to be completed by July 1.  New floor and wall mats are on schedule to arrive next week.  Enjoy the photos.

Door to Coach Deubel's office

Coach Deubel's office

Hallway to wrestling room & Jeff Parker Lounge

Jeff Parker Lounge

Jeff parker Lounge

Coach Beasley's office

Door looking into the Jeff Parker Lounge from Coach Beasley's office

Looking into the cardio room from Coach Beasley's office

Coach Beichner's office

Coach Beichner's office

Wrestling room

Wrestling room

Wrestling room

Wrestling room

Wrestling room emergency exit door

Wrestling room

Wrestling room

Cardio room from the wrestling room

What do YOU want to know about UB Wrestling?

This post is all about YOU, the reader.  What would you like to know more about when it comes to UB Wrestling? We are always striving to improve the blog and make it better for our readers.  Please comment on this thread and let me know what you'd like to see more of on the blog.  We'll get to work on your suggestions right away.

Thanks for your input! Go Bulls!

Wrestling Renovation Video Update 06.07.11

Coach Beichner tours the progress in the new wrestling facility on June 7, 2011.