~ Head Coach Roger Sanders, and Senior Co-Captain Tom Fiorvanti. 1983-84 cw "A Commitment To Excellence" Bloomsburg University is a multi-purpose institution of higher education serving the citizens of Pennsylvania as one of the 14 Commonwealth-owned Universities. With a commitment to provide a quality, affordable education for all qualified students, Bloomsburg combines the tradition of an institution founded in 1839 with modern learning, living, and recreational programs and facilities . Commonwealth funding provides 55 percent of Bloomsburg 's annual operating budget. Undergraduate students may enro ll in degree programs in 64 areas of study in the arts and sciences, business, teacher education, nursing , and health sciences. A program in engineering is offered in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State University, and preparation for post-baccalaureate study at professional schools is offered. Unique educational opportunities are available through advanced placement, study abroad, professional practicum , internships, independent study and the Center for Academic Development programs. At the graduate level, the master's degree is offered in 25 areas of study and there are 1O supervisory certification programs in the field of teacher education . Extended program offerings provide continuing , life-long learning opportunities for people of all ages and educational interests through non-degree courses , non-credit minicourses, international studies and exchanges , cooperative education , courses offered at off-campus locations and by public service television, and credit for work experience. Enrollment for the Fall semester, 1982, totalled 6,240 students. There were 4,879 fulltime and 867 part-time undergraduates , and 105 full-time and 389 part-time graduate students. Instruction is provided by a 350-member faculty . The University's 173-acre campus overlooks the town of Bloomsburg and the scenic Susquehanna Valley. Carver Hall , built in 1867, provides a contrast with the modern facilities that include seven residence halls , a library, a 2000-seat auditorium , student union, dining hall, gymnasium , administration building , four classroom buildings, athletic fields, and recreational areas on the lower campus. An athletic complex and recreational area occupy the school's 100-acre upper campus. In addition, the James H. McCormick Center for Human Services is currently under construction on the lower campus. Located less than two miles from an Interstate 80 interchange, and 22 miles from Interstate 81, Bloomsburg is within one hour's driving time from Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton, Hazleton, and Williamsport , 1½ hours from Harrisburg , 2½ hours from Philadelphia, and 3 hours from New York City. The community is 45 miles from the Avoca International Airport and is serviced by major bus lines. Bloomsburg has an enviable placement record . Of the 1,127 who graduated in the 1981-82 academic year, 80% had meaningful employment or were in graduate school one year later. Active files of over 25,000 living alumni are kept by the college. Graduates of BU have distinguished themselves in areas including law, medicine (one is a Nobel Laureate), science, architecture, education , industry and research . The Bloomsburg Un iversity is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education , and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education . Table Of Contents Bloomsburg University - "A Commitment To Excellence" ................. front cover Media Information, Quick Facts and Contacts .................................... 1 Head Coach, Roger Sanders ..................................................... 2 Assistant Coach, Carl Poff and Staff ............................................. 3 Outlook ...................................................................... 4-5 1983-84 Roster .................................................................. 6 Weight By Weight Introductions .............................................. 7-11 1982-83 Results and Individual Top Performers .................................. 12 The Huskies in the EWL, 1982-83 Standings and Individual Placers ............... 13 The Huskies in the PC, 1982-83 Standings and Individual Placers ................. 14 All-Time Records Against 1983-84 Opponents ................................... 15 The Sanders' Years ............................................................ 15 Past NCAA Division I Place Winners ............................................ 16 All-Time Dual Meet Records .................................................... 17 Shorty Hitchcock, Don Reese ................................................... 18 Wrestling Happenings at BU .................................................... 19 Nelson Fieldhouse and Facilities ................................................ 20 1983-84 Schedule ...................................................... back cover To The MediaFor further information concerning Bloomsburg Wrestling, contact Bloomsburg Sports Information Director Jim Hollister, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (phone: 717-389-4413, office; 717-784-7756, home). Quick Facts And Contacts At BU Location: Bloomsburg, PA 17815 Enrollment: 6300 General Information: 717-389-4000 President: Larry W. Jones (Acting) Athletic Department: 717-389-4049 Athletic Director: Roger Sanders (phone: 717-389-4360) Colors: Maroon and Gold Nickname: Huskies Member: NCAA (Division I), Pennsylvania Conference, Eastern Wrestling League Home: Nelson Fieldhouse (3000) Trainer: Arthur Hopkins (phone: 717-389-4401) Equipment Manager: Ron Morgan (phone: 717-389-4374) Wrestling Office: 717-389-4366 Head Coach Roger Sanders Winning wrestling teams have become a tradition at Bloomsburg University and Coach Roger B. Sanders has been responsible for building an outstanding program. Sanders is in his twelfth year as head coach and has compiled an impressive 122-51-3 record . During his tenure, Sanders has led B.U. to three first places and two seconds in the Pennsylvania Conference Championships in the last five years and the Eastern Wrestling League Championship in 1980-81 . His teams have consistantly been in the top three in the EWL since its beginning. In his years at the helm, Sanders has coached three National Champions and numerous All Americans. His most recent grappler to gain All American honors was Don Reese, who was the 134 lb . runnerup at the NCAA Division I National Championships in 1982. Sanders is a very positive individual who brings a winning philosophy to both wrestling and life. The philosophy of discipline, dedication , intensity and goal setting seem to represent the program. Sanders states , "It is our hope that these young men learn and take these characteristics with them as they pursue their personal goals." A native of Fairless Hills, PA, Sanders was named as BU 's Director of Athletics in July of 1982, giving him the additional responsibilities of overseeing Bloomsburg's 18 varsity athletic programs. His major goal will be fund raising for the purpose of maintaining strong programs in the NCAA Divisions I and II. Sanders graduated from West Chester University where he won three Middle Atlantic University Division Championships and a NCAA College Division Championship. Sanders has the distinguished accomplishment of never losing a dual meet in either high school or college. Before coming to Bloomsburg, he served as a head coach at New York University where he had a five year record of 50-18-1 . In addition to his responsibilities as BU's Athletic Director and head wrestling coach, Sanders serves as clinician at many of the outstanding wrestling clinics and camps throughout the United States. He has just completed his ninth successful year of directing the Husky Wrestling School at BU. Head Coach , Roger Sanders. 2 Assistant Coach Carl Poff Poff begins his second year as an assistant coach for Bloomsburg University after serving as an assistant at the University of North Carolina for three years. As assistant at UNC, he aided the Tarheels in becoming a national power and helped many individuals gain national honors. A year ago , the team reached the lofty goal of fifth in the country and in Poff's final year at the school , five wrestlers gained All American honors and one was crowned national champion . In a somewhat unique situation, North Carolina's C .D. Mock , a former teammate of Poff's at the high school level, defeated Bloomsburg's Don Reese, a former teammate of Poff's at the collegiate level , in the NCAA's 134 lb. final while he was at UNC. A 1979 graduate of Bloomsburg , Poff wrestled four years for the Huskies compiling an 88-37-2 overall mark . He was team captain for three consecutive years and was a third place finisher in the Eastern Wrestling League championships during his senior year. In addition, the Newtown, PA native compiled a 33-9 record in his final campaign and placed third in the Pennsylvan ia Conference championships . His main responsibilities are in the area of recruiting and , in addition, he works with the Bloomsburg wrestlers in the room on the technical aspects of the sport. The Staff Joe Geiger - Will be in charge of the Huskies' records and statistics for the 198384 season . Joe Gerst - A former NAIA and Pennsylvania Conference champion for Bloomsburg, Gerst will be an instructional assistant. John Hohmann - A 1975 graduate of Bloomsburg, Hohmann is strength coach for all BU sports . Bob Rohm - Another former NAIA and Pennsylvania Conference champion , Rohm will act as an instructional assistant. Paul Tillman - A former All American at West Chester, Tillman oversees the Huskies' mandatory study halls. Dr. Calvin Walker - A member of the Psychology Department at BU since 1967, Walker is the Huskies' academic and scheduling advisor. Assistant Coach, Carl Poff and Sanders. 3 1983-84 Season Outlook Bloomsburg University head wrestling coach Roger Sanders knows his Huskies are going to be good, but just how good remains to be seen. "There is more talent here than at any one time before, but there's also a good possibility of five or more freshmen being in the lineup at one time ," he commented. Twenty freshmen are currently listed on the 37-member 1983-84 roster, but the credentials they have established are the basis for Sanders' "optimism" along with the fact that several veterans are proven winners. According to the Amateur Wrestling News, Bloomsburg had the 11th best recruiting year among NCAA Division I schools . "The attitude of the entire squad is exceptional right now, and a lot of that is based on the great leadership the upperclassmen are providing," Sanders stated. "Being as young as we are, that leadership is vital to our success this season, " he added. The largest questions loom in the lower weights as well as the heavyweight class, where a lack of varsity experience will be evident when the Huskies embark on another challenging slate which includes 18 dual matches and five tournaments . The season culminates with the NCAA Division I Championships in the Meadowlands Arena, Hackensack, NJ, on March 8-10, 1984. Sophomore Rob Rapsey appears to be the early leader for a starting berth at 118 lbs. A year ago, he saw very limited action behind standout Todd Cummings, who was a national tournament participant. A 1981 PIAA state champion, Rick Bonomo, becomes eligible after the first semester and will challenge for the starting role at that time . One of the Huskies' tri-captains, Glenn Walter, is the top candidate at 126 lbs. The senior has been in and out of the BU lineup for the past two years and gained valuable mat time behind since-graduated Woody Fry. Newcomer Mark Gumble, will press Walter in the early going, and Rock Bonomo, Rick's twin brother and another 1981 PIAA state titlist, will be available for duty in the second semester. Local product Nelson Fritz returns at 134 lbs. where he posted a fine 18-6-0 mark and was a runnerup to Clarion 's Mark Ciccarello in the Pennsylvania Conference Championships . Battling with Fritz is Jon Moser, a transfer from West Chester where he captured back-to-back East Coast Conference crowns and made consecutive appearances in the national tourney while earning 35 victories against just seven losses. Another transfer student appears headed for the top spot at 142 lbs. where competition has been limited somewhat due to the loss of Jeff Gray, who is sidelined again this season with a hand injury . Dan Comfort, who has joined the squad this season after spending two years at Temple University, should be in a real battle with returning veteran Keith Youtz, who was 8-8-0 last season . Senior Tom Fiorvanti redshirted a year ago but returns to compete in the 150 lb. weight class . Two years ago he won both the Eastern Wrestling League and the Pennsylvania Conference titles at this weight and represented BU in the Division I tourney . Freshman Roger Leitzel will be available for duty when needed. Veteran Greg Sullivan is back at 158 lbs. but will be hard pressed by two freshmen for the right to represent Bloomsburg at that weight. Mike Rudolph and Dan Klingerman , both former PIAA champions, have been impressive during the pre-season workouts and will be heard from before the season 's over. " A great amount of flexibility" will prevail in the next four weights where Sanders enjoys the option of having several championship calibre veterans in the lineup as well as newcomers who should allow the team to maintain its reputation for outstanding performers in the upper weights . 4 Prior to the return ot national qualifier Tom Gibble, in the second semester, newcomer Darrin Evans will most likely be the starter at 167 lbs. A year ago, Gibble ran up a 21-10-0 record and was second in the EWL earning him a trip to Oklahoma City and the national tourney a second time. Gibbie's brother Steve, a transfer from the University of North Carolina, also becomes eligible following the opening semester and will face a stern test for starting rights in the person of two-time PIAA champion Bruce Wallace . The freshman is considered Sanders' top recruit for the upcoming campaign and, with experience and maturity, could be one of BU's finest wrestlers to come along in years. The other BU performer to record 20+ wins in 1982-83, junior John McFadden, is the Huskies' 190 lber. again this year after going 25-10-1 last season. After turning in his shoulder pads at the close of the Huskies' football campaign, freshman Mark Williams will provide McFadden's main competition . The departure of Pennsylvania Conference champion and EWL runnerup, Joe Wade, leaves Sanders with a huge void to fill at heavyweight. A senior and two freshmen are locked up in a brawl to replace the talented Wade. Mike Kruczek, who has been waiting in the wings for the past few years, is the only performer with any collegiate experience. The 300 lb. senior was 4-6-0 last season. First year wrestlers Ron lppolite and Chris Tamborra bring good credentials with them, previously winning state crowns in New Jersey and Connecticut respectively. According to Sanders, "All three will see action before this year's over." Bloomsburg suffered through a tough 6-7 dual match campaign in 1982-83 and fifth in the EWL but registered a second-place showing in the PC tourney and appears ready to regroup and return to the winning ways, which saw the Huskies compile nine straight winning seasons prior to a year ago. Sophomore Keith Youtz (142) 5 1983-84 Roster Year Height Weight Class Glenn Bateman Fr. Rick Bonomo Fr. 5-4 5-6½ 5-6 5-8 5-7 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-8 5-10 5-8 5-7½ 5-9 5-4 6-0 5-6 5-11 6-2 5-8 5-7 5-8½ 6-3 5-6 5-9 5-8 5-5 5-10 5-7 5-11 6-4 118 118 126 142 134 167 150 134 177 167 177 134 158 142 126 142 118 Name Rocky Bonomo Fr. Dan Comfort Jr. Phil Conner Jr. Darrin Evans Fr. Tom Fiorvanti Sr. Nelson Fritz Jr. John Gibas So. Tom Gibble Jr. Steve Gibble Jr. Brendt Gladfelter Fr. Andres Gomez Fr. Jeff Gray So. Mark Gumble Fr. Jeff Hostelley Fr. John Hourani Fr. Ron lppolite Fr. Bill Irving Fr. Dan Klingerman Fr. Mike Kruczek Sr. Roger Leitzel Fr. Brian Maccarella Fr. Dave Marzak Fr. John McFadden Jr. Jon Moser Jr. Trace Nevil Jr. Tony Price Fr. Rob Rapsey So. Michael Rudolph Fr. Ty Smith So. Greg Sullivan Jr. Chris Tamborra Fr. Bruce Wallace Fr. Glenn Walter Sr. Mark Williams Fr. Keith Youtz So. 6-1 5-7 6-2 5-9 HWT 126 158 HWT 150 134 150 190 134 142 150 118 158 142 158 HWT 167 126 190 142 6 Hometown (High School) Worcester (Methacton) Hunlock Creek (Lake Lehman) Hunlock Creek (Lake Lehman) Oreland (Springfield) Camp Hill (Cumberland Valley) Slatedale (Northern Lehigh) Massapequa, NY (Massapequa) Benton (Benton) West Mifflin (West Mifflin North) Flemington, NJ (Hunterdon Cen .) Flemington , NJ (Hunterdon Cen.) York (West York) Farmingdale, NY (Farmingdale) Hughesville (Hughesville) Maine, NY (Maine-Endwell) Danville (Danville) Elmer, NJ (Schalick) Blackwood , NJ (Highland Regional) Palmerton (Palmerton) Bloomsburg (Bloomsburg) Summit Hill (Panther Valley) Herndon (Upper Dauphin) Atco, NJ (Cherokee) Newtown (Shikellamy) Oakland, NJ (Indian Hills) Collegeville (Methacton) Benton (Central Columbia) Strasburg , VA (Strasburg) Camp Hill (Cedar Cliff) Reading (Wilson) Milford (Delaware Valley) Hughesville (Hughesville) Norwich , CT (Norwich Free Academy Tyrone (Tyrone) Lititz (Warwick) Bloomsburg (Central Columbia) Hummelstown (Hershey) Weight By Weight Introductions 118 Left to right: Rob Rapsey, John Hourani, Rick Bonomo and Glenn Bateman. RICKY BONOMO After winning a PIAA state championship in 1981 and redshirting in 1982, Ricky appears to be ready for action . Probably one of the most talented wrestlers to ever attend Bloomsburg , discipline and dedication will be the determining factors for Ricky's success . He will be the leading candidate to start at 118 lbs. A freshman from Hunlock Creek, he is majoring in art. ROB RAPSEY Should be in the starting lineup early in the season . A technically sound wrestler who has not yet had the opportunity to prove himself. Wrestled behind Todd Cummings last year and was plagued by injuries. Needs to add a little weight and strength to be national calibre. Rob is an elementary education major from Camp Hill , PA. . 126 Left to right: Bill Irving, Glenn Walter, Rocky Bonomo and Mark Gumble. ROCKY BONOMO Along with brother Ricky , Rocky also won a PIAA state crown in 1981 and redshirted last year. An exciting wrestler who will be the leading candidate to start at 126 lbs. in January. Potential All American if he dedicates himself to that goal. Success depends on maturity. He is a freshman from Hunlock Creek majoring in art. GLENN WALTER This senior co-captain is one of the hardest workers on the team . Leading candidate to start at 126 lbs. early in the year. Determination and dedication will make Glenn a sound performer for the Huskies. Glenn's contributions in leadership and hard work make him a true 9-sset to the team . A business major from Warwick, PA. 7 134 Left to right: Brendt Gladfelter, Phil Conner, Nelson Fritz, Brian Maccarelfa and Jon Moser. NELSON FRITZ After coming off a fine season in 1982, Nelson seems to have really matured for the 1983 season. He was 18-6-0 and placed second in the conference behind Mark Ciccarella of Clarion. Looking for Nelson to have an exceptional year seeing action at both 134 and 142 lbs. Nelson is an elementary education major from Benton, PA. JON MOSER A junior transfer from West Chester University is a very welcome addition to the Husky Lineup. Jon is a two time East Coast Conference champion and a two time NCAA qualifier. Jon's dedication and ability could bring him All American honors this year. He is a true leader both on and off the mat. Jon is a biology major from Collegeville, PA. 142 Left to right: Dan Comfort, Jeff Hostelfey, Ty Smith, Trace Nevil, Keith Youtz and Jeff Gray. DAN COMFORT A transfer from Temple who redshirted last year for the Huskies. With an early season injury to Jeff Gray, Dan seems to be the top contender at this weight. A hard worker with sound technique ... looking to prove himself, capable of winning at Division I level. Dan is a business major from Oreland, PA. KEITH YOUTZ An outstanding freshman of a year ago who was hampered with a severe knee injury. Looking for Keith to be in full swing by mid year. A very exciting wrestler because of his ability to pin. After posting an 8-8-0 record last year, we're looking for Keith to have an excellent year if he stays healthy. He is a math major from Hershey, PA. 8 150 Left to right: Roger Leitzel, Tony Price, Tom Fiorvanti and Dave Marzak. TOM FIORVANTI Co-captain and fifth year senior returns to the lineup after redshirting the 1982-83 season . Tom brings with him a wealth of experience. During the 1981-82 season Tom won both the Pennsylvania Conference and Eastern Wrestling League titles at 150 lb. weight class. Undoubtably has the potential to be All American this season . Tom is from Long Island , New York and is an elementary education major. ROGER LEITZEL Looks to be very strong depth at 150 lbs. behind Fiorvanti . Roger's hard work will make him an excellent prospect for the future . Should see lots of action this year. A very good technician on his feet. Roger is a computer science major from Herndon , PA. 158 Left to right: A.1dres Gomez, Dan Klingerman, Greg Sullivan and Mike Rudolph. GREG SULLIVAN Returning letterman seems to be the early favorite at this weight. Posted a 17-13-0 record as a sophomore last year. With more intensity this year, he could have an exceptional year. Greg is a business education major from Hughesville, PA. DAN KLINGERMAN Probably the brightest surprise of this early season . It is going to be hard to deprive this young man from being in the lineup somewhere. His unorthodoxed style will be exciting to watch. Dan won a 1983 PIAA state champ ionship. An accounting major, from right here in Bloomsburg. MIKE RUDOLPH A 1982 PIAA state champion who redshirted last year. Will add strong depth to the middle weights and should see lots of action this year. A pinner who should be exciting to watch . Mike has not yet declared a major and is from Reading , PA. 9 167 Left to right: Tom Gibble, Bruce Wallace and Darrin Evans. TOM GIBBLE This junior has already accomplished a lot and has his best wrestling ahead of him . Tom was a Pennsylvania Conference champion and 3rd in the Eastern Wrestling League as freshman . Last year he moved up a weight class and placed 2nd in both the PA Conference and EWL. Tom is a two-time NCAA qualifier who should gain All American status this year at 167 lbs. Tom is a Secondary Education major in history from Flemington, NJ. BRUCE WALLACE No doubt this two-time PIAA state champion is the Huskies' top recruit for the 1983 campaign. Should be the top 177 lber. early with the possibility of going to 167 lbs. later in the season . With maturity, he has the potential to be competitive on the national scene. Bruce has not yet declared a major and is from Tyrone, PA. DARRIN EVANS A two-time state placewinner who appears to have his best wrestling ahead of him. Looks to be top contender at 167 lbs. early in the year. This early experience could make him hard to beat later in the season . Darrin has not yet declared a major and is from Slatedale, PA. 177 Left to right: Steve Gibble and John Gibas. STEVE GIBBLE A transfer from the University of North Carolina. Steve placed third in the A.C.C. as a freshman . Should add strength and stability to the upper weights . Will see a lot of action at both 177 and 190 lbs. Steve is a secondary education major in history and is from Flemington, NJ . 10 'I.1 1j Left to right: Mark Williams and John McFadden. JOHN McFADDEN Junior co-captain , John McFadden returns after posting a 25-10-1 record in 1982-83. John is known as Mr. Hustle in Bloomsburg Wrestling. As a freshman, John was second in the Pennsylvania Conference at Heavyweight. Last year John was upset in the first round of the Eastern Wrestling Championships by Ed Black of Lock Haven who went on to win the tournament. John is just now coming into his own and should have an outstanding year. John is a business major from Oakland , NJ . HWT Left to right: Chris Tamborra, Ron lppolite and Mike Kruczek. MIKE KRUCZEK A senior who is looking forward to his final year. Ever since transferring from Wilkes . he has been the back-up man at HWT. Looking to prove something this year. Won the Keystone State Games this past summer . Should be a top contender at HWT this yea r. A secondary education major in math from Summit Hill, PA. RON IPPOLITE :] 'J An exceptional athlete for a big man. Runnerup state champion a year ago in New Jersey . Will add depth and strength at HWT. A hard working individual who has his best wrestling ahead of him . Has not yet declared a major and is from Blackwood, NJ . CHRIS TAMBORRA Six feet , four inches, 275 lbs. and still growing is the best way to describe young Chris . A runnerup state champion in Connecticut as a junior and dislocated his elbow as a senior and was unable to compete . Will also add depth and strength at HWT. A very hard worker who only needs maturity and experience to be an exceptional HWT. Has not yet declared a major and is from Norwich. CT. 11 1982-83 Results B.U. OPP. 2nd Bloomsburg Invitational 5th Sheridan-Lehigh Invitational 8th Lock Haven - Mat Town Tournament 38 Shippensburg 4 47 Kutztown 0 39 Indiana 6 24 Slippery Rock 19 29 West Chester 14 18 Clarion 28 17 Lock Haven 24 14 Cleveland State 27 2nd Pennsylvania Conference Championships 29 Millersville 10 19 West Virginia 20 18 Pittsburgh 26 9 Navy 31 7 Penn State 38 5th Eastern Wrestling League Championships 41 st NCAA Division I Championships Individual Top Performers From 1982-83 Todd Cummings - A four-time letter winner at Bloomsburg, Cummings finished his career with an overall mark of 95-47-4. During his senior season, he was 31-10-0, placed second in the PC championships, and was a NCAA Qualifier at 118 lbs. Woody Fry - Compiled a 45-26-1 career mark at Bloomsburg, including a 28-11-1 record during his final year. Placed second in the PC championships, and third in the EWL wrestling at 126 lbs. Joe Wade - Joe last year won the Hwt. title in the PC championships, finished second in the EWL, and was a NCAA Qualifier on his way to posting a 28-8 record. His career record at Bloomsburg was 76-23-1. Tom Gibble - This junior returns for the '83-'84 season after posting a fine 21-10-1 mark during his sophomore campaign. Gibble was second in both the PC and EWL championships last season at 177 lbs., as well as being a NCAA Qualifier. John McFadden - John compiled a 25-10-1 record for the Huskies last year, and returns for his junior year after finishing third in the PC championships. His career record stands at 43-17-1. 12 Huskies In The EWL Bloomsburg has enjoyed much success in the Eastern Wrestling League both teamwise and individually in the past eight years. The Huskies won the team championship in 1981, and have never placed lower than fifth . Roger Sand.ers' squads have placed second four times, third once, and fifth twice . The team can boast second place on the Tournament Place Winners list (first through fourth places) with a total of 56, second only to Penn State's 62 . Individually the Huskies have had 14 tourney champs. They are: Chris Poff (1977) , Dom DiGioacchino (1978, 79, 80), Don Reese (1979 , 80 , 81 , 82) , Tony Caravella (1980), Todd Cummings (1981), Ed Fiorvanti (1981), Tom Fiorvanti (1981), Al McCollum (1982), and Joe Wade (1982). Reese was named as the EWL's outstanding wrestler in 1982, and DiGioacchino copped that honor in 1980. The three fastest tournament falls are also held by former Bloomsburg wrestlers . Heavyweight Mel Sharp holds the record with a fall at 0:18 in 1979, while Al McCollum recorded a fall at 0:36 in 1981 and Leszek Radon pinned an opponent in 0:39 in 1977 . 1982-83 Eastern Wrestling League Standings 1. Penn State 91 2. Cleveland State 64.25 3. Clarion 60.75 4. Lock Haven 58 5. Bloomsburg 34.5 6. Pittsburgh 32.25 7. West Virginia 9.5 8. Millersville .5 Individual Placers 118 Todd Cummings 3rd Place 126 Woody Fry 3rd Place 177 Tom Gibble 2nd Place Hwt. Joe Wade 2nd Place 13 Huskies In The PC The Huskies have been crowned champions of the Pennsylvania Conference eight times in the Conference's 40 year history and rank third on the list of championships won behind Lock Haven (15) and Clarion (9). In the past eight years, no team other than Bloomsburg or Clarion has won the team title . Bloomsburg 's first team title came in 1959, under the direction of Russ Houk. Houk then directed the Huskies to four more conference titles in the next five years. Under current coach Roger Sanders, Bloomsburg has never finished lower than sixth in the tourney, and copped championships in 1979, 1980, and 1982. Bloomsburg did not have an individual champion until 1957, when Jim Garman began his string of three straight conference titles. Other three-time champs include: William Garson (1961-63), Andy Capelli (1977-79), and Tony Caravella (1978-80). 1982-83 Pennsylvania Conference Standings 1. Clarion 167.5 2. Bloomsburg 117.25 3. Lock Haven 106.5 4. Slippery Rock 100.75 5. West Chester 57 .5 6. Millersville 48.75 7. East Stroudsburg 35.75 8. California 34 9. Edinboro 30 .25 10. Indiana 22 .5 11 . Shippensburg 21 12. Kutztown 1.5 13. Mansfield .5 --- Individual Placers 118 Todd Cummings 2nd 126 Woody Fry 2nd 134 Nelson Fritz 2nd 150 Greg Sullivan 3rd 167 Mike Hamer 6th 177 Tom Gibble 2nd 190 John McFadden 3rd Hwt . Joe Wade 1st 14 j All Time Records Against 1983-84 Opponents Lock Haven 12-17 Shippensburg 23-2 Millersville 23-5 Indiana State First meeting Michigan First meeting West Chester 10-5-1 Indiana (PA) 21-5 Slippery Rock 5-3 E. Stroudsburg 23-6-1 Clarion 3-10 Pittsburgh 5-3 W. Virginia 4-1 Mansfield 15-3 Cleveland State 1-3-1 Penn State 4-3 Kutztown 12-0 The Sanders' Years 1972-73 7-8 1973-74 16-3 1974-75 11-3-1 1975-76 9-8-1 1976-77 11-4 1977-78 11-3 1978-79 16-2-1 1979-80 11-3 1980-81 11-6 1981-82 13-4 1982-83 6-7 11 Seasons-overall record 122-51-3 (.693) 15 II Past NCAA Division I Placewinners Bob Hall 167 lbs. NCAA 5th 1963 Ron Russo 137 lbs. NCAA 6th 1968 NCAA 4th 1969 Richard Scorese 137 lbs. NCAA 6th 1964 Floyd Hitchcock 177 lbs. NCAA 1st 1974 Bill Robb 130 lbs. NCAA 6th 1964 Randy Watts 150 lbs. NCAA 6th 1975 I I Tony Caravella 150 lbs. NCAA 7th 1980 Dominic DiGioacchino 167 lbs. NCAA 5th 1979 16 Don Reese 134 lbs. NCAA 2nd 1982 I All-Time Dual Meet Records Vear Record Year Record 1936-37 3-0 1967-68 8-4-1 1937-38 1-3 1968-69 11-3-1 1938-39 1-4 1969-70 11-5 1954-55 1-6 1970-71 12-8 1955-56 5-3 1972-73 7-8 1956-57 6-3 1973-74 16-3 1957-58 5-2 1974-75 11-3-1 1958-59 9-1 1975-76 9-8-1 1959-60 10-0 1976-77 11-4 1960-61 11-1 1977-78 11-3 1961-62 10-1 1978-79 16-2-1 1962-63 13-0 1979-80 11-3 1963-64 10-3 1980-81 11-6 1964-65 12-0-1 1981-82 13-4 1965-66 10-1-1 1982-83 6-7 1966-67 10-5 Junior John McFadden (190) 17 Two Of Bloomsburg's Finest • • • Floyd "Shorty" Hitchcock Perhaps the greatest wrestler ever to represent the outstanding wrestling tradition at Bloomsburg University was Floyd "Shorty" Hitchcock. Hitchcock began his collegiate wrestling career at Bloomsburg during the fall semester of 1969 under the direction of head coach Russell E. Houk. As a freshman, wrestling at 177 lbs., he posted a 10-4 record, finishing third in both the Pennsylvania Conference and the NAIA tourney. After finishing 19-1 during his sophomore year, winning the PC crown at 190 lbs. and placing second in the annual NAIA Championships, Hitchcock went undefeated (21-0) during his junior year of 1972-73. During that year Hitchcock won his second consecutive PC title at 190 lbs. Prior to his final year of eligibility as a Husky grappler, Shorty represented Bloomsburg at the World Un iversity Games in Moscow where he won a silver medal. During his senior year he compiled a 34-2-2 record topping his career off by winning both the NCAA Division I and Division II titles at 177 lbs. He was also named Outstanding Wrestler in both NCAA tournaments. Shorty is currently the head wrestling coach at Springford (PA) High School. Don Reese A recent graduate of Bloomsburg, Reese met with instant success when he began his wrestling career at Bloomsburg as a freshman, and his success continued throughout his four years as a Husky wrestler. As a freshman Reese was 32-9 at 126 lbs. for Bloomsburg, finishing first in the EWL championships and second in the PC championships. During his sophomore season, when he compiled a 29-9 record, Reese duplicated his tournament finishes, placing first in the EWL and second in the PC. As a junior Reese switched to the 134 lb. weight class and had a 34-2-2 record, winning the EWL title for the third consecutive year and finishing third in the PC tourney. During his final campaign Reese was 32-2-2, winning both the EWL and PC championships at 134 lbs. Reese topped off his senior year by finishing second to C.D . Mock of North Carolina at the NCAA Division I championships in March. He was also named the EWL "Wrestler of the Year" for his performance in his final year. Reese finished his career with 126 wins; the most recorded by any Bloomsburg wrestler. He won an unprecedented four straight EWL championships, and holds numerous Husky wrestling records. He is currently the assistant coach at Lower Dauphin (PA) High School. 18 Other Wrestling Happenings at BU Father-Son Weekend A first of its kind in wrestling is Bloomsburg's Father-Son Weekend held in conjunction with the highly successful Husky Wrestling School, now in its 10th year. The opportunity for a young wrestler and his father to get away, spend some time together and learn the art of wrestling from the very best. (See 1983 dates below). Japanese National Wrestling Team Last spring after competing in the World Cup Games, the national wrestling squad of Japan visited Bloomsburg for several days of workouts and instructional sessions. The entourage made a two-week tour of the U.S., including its competitions in such places as Toledo, Ohio and New York City. 10th Annual Husky Wrestling School Now in its tenth successful year, the Husky Wrestling School offers instruction and wrestling for all ages for three weeks. (See 1983 dates below). For the beginner to the advanced competitor, there is much to offer from a staff of qualified coaches from all levels and several collegiate performers. The 6th Annual Spring Wrestling Championships This popular event is in its sixth year and will again include three divisions-elementary, junior high school and senior high school. Well over 400 wrestlers participated in the two-day event a year ago and it gets bigger every year. (See 1983 dates below). Father-Son Weekend - July 6-7-8 Husky Wrestling School Midget Camp (Grades 1-6) - July 8-12 Regular Camp - June 24-28 and July 15-19 Spring Wrestling Tournament Elementary - March 31 Junior and Senior High - April 1 19 Nelson Fieldhouse "Home Of The Huskies" The Nelson Fieldhouse, located on Bloomsburg University's upper campus, serves as home for most of BU's athletic events. The facility has all the necessary ingredients as it holds a 3000 seat arena for all home wrestling and basketball games, an indoor track, two tennis courts, an olympic size swimming pool , and two handball/racquetball courts. The building has classroom and office space for use by the health/physical education and athletic staffs. Nelson also houses the wrestling practice room, which is a fully padded area located on the second floor. A totally equipped Nautilus weight room adds to the strength and conditioning areas of the program, and Nelson also offers a training room staffed by a full-time physical therapist and no less than six student assistants. Also an equipment manager handles the needs of most of Bloomsburg's 18 varsity athletic teams. 20 Training Room ,~ Equipment Manager Ron Morgan Mr. Ron Morgan has served as Bloomsburg's equipment manager for the past ten years. Ron is located in the Nelson Fieldhouse and handles most of the equipment needs of BU's 18 varsity programs. Head Trainer Art Hopkins Art is in his first year as the Head Trainer at Bloomsburg. He is a licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) and a received his certificate from Hahneman Hospital in Philadelphia and his undergraduate degree at East Stroudsburg. 1983-84 Bloomsburg University Schedule November December 18-19 1 LOCK HAVEN 7:30 p.m. 2-3 at Sheridan Invitational Bethlehem, PA 6 at Shippensburg 7:30 p.m. 9 29-30 January March * MILLERSVILLE 7:30 p.m. at Wilkes Open Wilkes-Barre, PA 5 INDIANA STATE 7:30 p.m. 6 MICHIGAN 7:30 p.m. 7 at West Chester Invitational West Chester, PA 10 INDIANA (PA)/SHIPPENSBURG 1:00 p.m. 13 SLIPPERY ROCK 7:30 p.m. 14 at East Stroudsburg 2:00 p.m. 17 at West Chester 7:30 p.m. 20 * CLARION 7:30 p.m. 22 * PITTSBURGH 2:30 p.m. 27-28 February BLOOMSBURG INVITATIONAL at PSAC Championships Lock Haven, PA 4 ·• WEST VIRGINIA 7:30 p.m. 7 * at Lock Haven 8:00 p.m. 9 MANSFIELD 7:30 p.m. 11 * at Cleveland State 4:00 p.m. 16 * at Penn State 7:30 p.m. 18 at Kutztown 7:30 p.m. 24-25 at EWL Championships Millersville, PA at NCAA Division I Championships Hackensack, NJ 8-10 *Eastern Wrestling League Contest