Today wrestling in the state of Arizona is down to three varsity wrestling programs. Two NAIA and one NCAA Division I. Yet at one time all four of Arizona's Division I programs fielded wrestling and the Lumberjacks of Northern Arizona were one of them. Today we take a look a three of their best.
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167 lbs
Mickey Carroll |
No question about it, the Lumberjacks greatest wrestler was Mickey Carroll who in two years of varsity wrestling put together a record of 56-1. He won the NAIA title in 1969 as a junior and would finish in third place as a senior in 1970. Post college he became a member of the New York Athletic Club & he was an alternate for the 1972 Olympic team.
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HWT
Steve Combs |
Steve Combs was an NCAA qualifier for the Lumberjacks in 1973. Post college he coached at Elroy Santa Cruz high school.
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118 lbs
Ed Knecht |
Ed Knecht was a two time NCAA qualifier and two time BIG SKY conference champion in 1974 & 1975. Post his collegiate career Knecht won a silver medal at the 1977 PAN-American championships. He would then switch to Sambo for a while to capture the gold at the 1979 PAN-American championships. He made the Olympic team in wrestling in both 1980 & 1984.
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