JohnnyThompsonnum1 101 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 What I knowProgram started in 1948 and was dropped in? Some sources I've come across say 1986. Others I've came across say 1989.Only one All American - James Pond 6th Place @ 145 lbs in 1966.Last NCAA Qualifier was Gary Comelio in 1981 @ 177 lbs. He was also to my knowledge Georgia Tech's last ACC Conference Champion. Other names I know of that wrestled for Georgia Tech - Laird Carmichael, Jerry Goldstein, William Saville.Any other facts/information on Georgia Tech wrestling, please let me know.Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach_J 2,078 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) They used to go to the Mid-South tournament in the early 1990s. The coach was an older gentleman who would joke that he was only staying alive to piss off the administration, who told him that as soon as he stepped down they were dumping the program. Don Elia from Carson-Newman would be able to tell you more. Edited July 6, 2015 by Coach_J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 846 Report post Posted July 6, 2015 FYI, the All-Star Classic is being held there on November 1st. Honestly, Georgia Tech has to be on our radar list of places we can get to add. Georgia Tech has the rare problem of being out of Title IX compliance against men. Only two other Division I schools that I'm aware of (Mass-Lowell and NJIT) have that same issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,361 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 FYI, the All-Star Classic is being held there on November 1st. Honestly, Georgia Tech has to be on our radar list of places we can get to add. Georgia Tech has the rare problem of being out of Title IX compliance against men. Only two other Division I schools that I'm aware of (Mass-Lowell and NJIT) have that same issue. Totally agree SHP. There is a growing hotbead of wrestling talent and support coming from the Atlanta area, the conference could use an additional wrestling school, and GT is in need of another sports addition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloate 61 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 If a D1 school starts/reinstates a wrestling program, are there any provisions to help them compete for the first couple of years or are they thrown in the arena from the jump? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stove_Pipe 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 ^^Fabulous NCAA college historic/stat info is in the NCAA Wrestling Guides- http://nwhof.org/stillwater/resources-library/ncaa-guides/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ari Gold 47 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 FYI, the All-Star Classic is being held there on November 1st. Honestly, Georgia Tech has to be on our radar list of places we can get to add. Georgia Tech has the rare problem of being out of Title IX compliance against men. Only two other Division I schools that I'm aware of (Mass-Lowell and NJIT) have that same issue. The 2015 All-Star Classic will be held at Georgia Tech?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SetonHallPirate 846 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Ari Gold, yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CB 55 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Jim Pond is still involved in the sport. Goes to most of the Oregon St. home matches and is involved in the states chapter of the HOF & IOC alumni group. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HuskyHero133 52 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 UMass Lowell use to have a D2 wrestling program as well... Though I wouldn't bet money on that school starting up anything except a club team no matter how few male sports there are (unfortunately). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fullnelson 119 Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Lowell Lange, former NCAA champ, was the old coach you speak of that kept the program alive until his retirement. They had very little support; I don't think he was paid a dime. 1 Coach_J reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach_J 2,078 Report post Posted July 8, 2015 Lowell Lange, former NCAA champ, was the old coach you speak of that kept the program alive until his retirement. They had very little support; I don't think he was paid a dime. Thanks, Nelson. He was a great guy, very humorous and humble. Remember him with great fondness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites