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SJSU Wrestling Archives The Spartan Daily 1-28-87 |
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Wrestling Team Pins Down Wins |
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by John Bagley |
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| Since the SJSU wrestling matmen pinned down their financial problems last July, they are slowly beginning to pin
down their opponents as well. The wrestlers are currently two matches under .500 at 4-6. That statistic may not sound great, however, they have already bettered last year's record (2-11-1) and still have three meets left. Assistant coach Andy Tsarnas looks at this year's team with optimism. "A lot of our meets have been very close and could have easily gone our way," Tsarnas said. "Our wrestlers wrestle tough no matter what and are respected around the league." The biggest problem as of late for the squad has been health. "Health has been a key factor, although some players are physically injured, many have the flu," Tsarnas explained. When not fighting off the flu, the team focuses on maintaining their weight. "The day before a meet the main concern is to get your particular weight exact," Joel Chew, SJSU wrestler said. "Quite often many of us will play basketball to burn off the unwanted fat." "It's pretty funny to watch a bunch of wrestlers running up and down a basketball court." There are three meets remaining with the season finale against Stanford Feb. 21. Tsarnas would like nothing more than to finish the season on the upswing, and hopefully gain some more fan support. "I can remember when i wrestled, the stands would more often than not be filled. It takes time to get a good following," Tsarnas said. "If a wrestler is wrestling well, the people come to see that particular guy." Despite the recent financial dilemmas facing the team, Tsarnas does not feel any real pressure to be successful in order to keep the sport at an intercollegiate level. "This is a good team and we will improve. I know we will grow if given the opportunity," he said. "Every coach wants to win. I'm confident it will come in time." |
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