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UI's Johnson grabs coaching record
Wrestling coach Mark Johnson moved into the top spot on Illinois' career coaching wins list with his 101st victory Sunday against host Penn State.
Record on UI minds
CHAMPAIGN – The record isn't all that amazing to Adam Tirapelle. He's known for a while that his coach will become the Illinois career leader in wrestling wins.
It's the number of years it has taken Mark Johnson to near the mark that impresses the Illini star.
Support system
CHAMPAIGN — Five years ago, Mark Johnson went to recruit one member of the Patrick family. He ended up with much more.
Nate Patrick joined Johnson’s Illinois wrestling team in 1996. In 1998, Nate Patrick’s sister, Rebecca, became part of the Illini soccer program. Later, their brother, Jason, became a strength coach at the school.
Illini's Patrick grabs second at Midlands
Illinois' Nate Patrick, wrestling at 184 pounds, finished second at the Midlands Wrestling Championship on Saturday in Evanston.
Patrick lost 14-7 to Iowa State's Cale Sanderson, who claimed his third Midlands crown.
Lockhart picked for squad
Illinois wrestler John Lockhart, a junior from Mahomet, was named to the All-American Farm Team's second team.
UI wrestlers romp
CHAMPAIGN – Southern Illinois-Edwardsville only fielded half a team for its wrestling meet Sunday against Illinois at Huff Hall.
So when UI 133-pounder Kelly Madden won a 16-7 decision against SIUE's Manny Herrera, the meet already was over.
Vegas adventure for Illini
PRIMM, Nev. – A few extra muscle-bound guys will be at the blackjack tables this weekend. But not until Saturday night.
For the fifth consecutive year, Mark Johnson is taking his Illinois wrestling team to the Las Vegas Open. The loaded field includes four Top 10 teams and 11 of the Top 22.
Illini wrestling team on a recruiting roll
CHAMPAIGN – Before he leaves as Illinois wrestling coach, Mark Johnson would like to win a national title or two.
What does he need to make it happen?
"Recruiting is the key," Johnson said.
UI's Lackey splits
Illinois wrestler Matt Lackey went 1-1 in pool competition and dropped out of medal contention Friday at the FILA Junior Freestyle World Championships in Nantes, France.
UI program adds class
Coming off its best NCAA finish in 42 years, the Illinois wrestling program is adding the class it hopes will push it higher.
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