That announcer lady

[gg121and2 0]

Cedar Rapids native and wrestling announcer par excellance, Sandy Stevens, was honored yesterday with the Alumni Service Award from the University of Northern Iowa Alumni Association. She was cited for her tireless dedication to the association, including serving 3 years as the chair of its board of directors.

 

The press release, however, failed to mention her devotion to Panther wrestling and the sport in general.

 

Congratulations, Sandy.

[xander 346]

University of "eye-oh-wha"

 

Is what I think of when I think of sandy's voice

[gg121and2 0]

One of my favorite moments in NCAA announcing history - Jeff McGinness had a pigtail match and had his opponent on his back about 40 seconds into the match.

 

Ed Aliverti - "Possible fall on mat 2"

 

Sandy (a few seconds later) - "With that pin by Jeff McGinness - IOWA takes the team lead."

[Alwayswrestling 227]

Congratulations Sandy has done a great job putting in many hours for the love of the sport. Interesting tid bit of information Mr. Siddens Helms HOF HS coach gave Sandy her start when he asked her to announce at a local HS freestyle meet at West Waterloo in the early 70's.

[HurricaneWrestling 1,123]

A well-deserved award. It's folks like Sandy Stevens who help make college wrestling a truly special experience for the fans. Thanks, Sandy, and keep up the great work!

[madcat11 436]

She announces everything. It doesn't even make sense.

[ban_basketball 16]

Hands down, THE most important Panther fan that UNI has, in terms of initiative, service, and dedication to the UNI wrestling program.

 

You won't find many initiatives that Sandy isn't directly involved in.

[ban_basketball 16]

Most recent is right here and in process. https://admin.xosn.com/pdf8/826143.pdf?KEY=HWLQQINDFDKTBIO.20120220145047&DB_OEM_ID=26200

 

 

Here's the completed wrestling room.http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.107877125914574.5559.107480889287531&type=3#!/photo.php?fbid=426258897409727&set=a.107877125914574.5559.107480889287531&type=3&theater

[gg121and2 0]

You know, ban, we've had our combative moments over the years, but this is one time when we are in complete agreement.

[Wire 23]

One of my favorite moments in NCAA announcing history - Jeff McGinness had a pigtail match and had his opponent on his back about 40 seconds into the match.

 

Ed Aliverti - "Possible fall on mat 2"

 

Sandy (a few seconds later) - "With that pin by Jeff McGinness - IOWA takes the team lead."

 

 

 

We miss Ed as well. Local Seattle guy, who would announce our HS Championships.

 

Late in a 2nd period ... Two guys are just going at it, full tilt, 100% hard wrestling, and he would say something like ... "Those two wrestlers on 4A Mat 3 are still gettin' to know each other!"

Sandy showed up a couple years as well, at our State Tournament, just to work with Ed.

[fadzaev2 545]

I couldn't imagine an =NCAA Wrestling Championship without Sandy.......congratulations Sandy :O). Oh, yes and after 33 NCAA Championships, I still think of Ed Aliverti everytime too ......not only his announcing of the wrestling, but also his singing of The National Anthemn.....I swear he never sang it the same way twice

[Tofurky 616]

Sandy epitomizes everything that is great about wrestling. She works hard on knowing "did you know" information about athletes, even at small tournaments. She is passionate and enthusiastic about it and her love of wrestling is apparent in her announcing. I don't know if she could be more humble if she tried. She deserves to be honored as much as anyone else involved with this sport.

[HoundedHawk 83]

One of my favorite moments in NCAA announcing history - Jeff McGinness had a pigtail match and had his opponent on his back about 40 seconds into the match.

 

Ed Aliverti - "Possible fall on mat 2"

 

Sandy (a few seconds later) - "With that pin by Jeff McGinness - IOWA takes the team lead."

I remember the words well, we were still walking to our seats. Was that Cleveland?

[ban_basketball 16]

I did feel a bit guilty after posting my comments about Sandy, in that I didn't mention Larry Hamilton-another rabid UNI wrestling fan-who is a close second to Sandy, in terms of his commitment and untiring dedication to initiatives for the program.

 

Without Sandy and Larry, UNI wrestling could not, and would not, be the same.

[Railroader 0]

She is an Iowa fan no doubt. I still like her. I remember her saying the term no bimbos.