Rob Koll continues to attract top prospects to the Cornell wrestling program:
http://news.theopenmat.com/?p=5214
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/5747
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/5691
Unbelievable to get a kid with such an Iowa State pedigree. Kudos to Coach Koll and the entire staff.
Slight difference in how they answer questions.
Quote from: OpenMat interview with KnightWS: What would you say your future wrestling goals are?
EK: To be an undefeated, four-time national champ and to win an Olympic gold medal.
Quote from: Intermat interview with VillalongaIntermat: Obviously, you still have your senior season in front of you, but have you mapped out your college wrestling goals?
Villalonga: My goals are probably not much different than most wrestlers entering college. It would be great to be a four-time time All-American and eventual NCAA champion. I obviously have a lot of hard work in front of me to be able to achieve these goals.
While we're at it, another recruit, Marshall Peppelman (http://www.pennlive.com/hssports/wrestling/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/sports/1253672716178300.xml&coll=1) is an even higher rated wrestler in Villalonga's weight class, but we'll see how long they stay at the same weight. At an AAU meet, Peppelman decked one opponent in 6 seconds (http://www.happyvalleyhalfnelson.com/2009/06/25/marshall-peppelman-6-sec-pin-of-collin-crilly/). Peppelman went on to win the tournament, completely dominating his opponent in the finals (http://www.happyvalleyhalfnelson.com/2009/06/28/disney-duals-marshall-peppelman-vs-jake-johnson/).
Quote from: Al DeFlorioRob Koll continues to attract top prospects to the Cornell wrestling program:
http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/5747
Considering that his father went to and coached at Iowa State, I really like this quote:
Quote"From the time I was young my dad has been talking about Cornell and Koll's ability as a great coach," said Knight. "My dad believes he is one of the most technical guys in the sport, as a wrestler and as a coach."