Started in the 1967-1968 season by legendary football coach Larry Coyer who served at various teams throughout the NCAA & NFL level, Thundering Herd wrestling lasted until the 1981-1982 season. Their best years were saved for their final years when they joined the Southern Conference during the 1976-1977 season.
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Ralph Truitt
142 lbs |
A graduate of McKinley high school where he placed fifth in the Ohio state championships, Truitt made history in 1978 when he became the Thundering Herd's first Southern Conference Champion & NCAA qualifier.
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David Coyle
167 lbs |
A native of Sayerville, New Jersey, Coyle damn near joined Truitt in a trip to the NCAA's in 1978 when he lost a heartbreaker in the Southern Conference finals. He would not be denied the next season as he won the 1979 title & made a trip to the NCAA tournament.
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Jeremiah Gagnon
190 lbs |
Gagnon won the Southern Conference title earning NCAA qualification in 1978.
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Tim Jones
167 lbs |
Jones was the final Southern Conference champion & NCAA qualifier for the Thundering Herd, winning his title in 1981.
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