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Big Crowd Watches Wrestlers Win
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by Mike Barnhart
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| The biggest SJSU wrestling crowd in quite some time witnessed the biggest Spartan win in quite some time, a 35-6
"Big Meet" decision over UC Berkeley Wednesday night in Spartan Gym. |
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| An estimated 800 onlookers watched seniors Bob McDowell, Marty Lockwood, and Duane Harris pin their foes in the
Spartan's first triumph over UCB since 1966. |
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| SJSU attempts to improve its dual meet record to 2-0 against UC Davis 7:30 tonight in Spartan Gym. |
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| "I'm really happy with this win," SJSU coach T.J. Kerr said. "It's a big boost for our program.
UCB always has been a big recruiting opponent for us. This win should bolster out status somewhat." |
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| And what about that crowd? |
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| "It was a super crowd," Kerr exclaimed. "The largest i've seen at a wrestling meet in Spartan Gym.
Cheerleaders were even here." |
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| They had plenty to cheer about, too. Lockwood opened the meet with a first round pin over UCB's 118-pounder Rick
Waters. |
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| McDowell and Harris registered second round pins in the 150 and 190-pound divisions, respectively. |
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| McDowell put Wayne Pouncy on his back and Harris did the same to Randy Cox. |
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| "People hear so much about the guy," Kerr said of McDowell. "Then when they see him, they think
he's that much better." |
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| Kerr also had praise for John Middlestead, who was one of the Spartan's two losers. |
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| Middlestead dropped the 126-pound decision 8-5 to UCB's David Cotti. |
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| "John was really discouraged with his performance," Kerr explained, "but he has no reason to be.
The match came down to the last takedown." |
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| Brian Strock (142) lost to David Nanson 10-6 but Kerr wasn't surprised. |
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| "Brian was out for two weeks with an injury," Kerr said. "But i was pleased with his performance." |
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| Other SJSU winners were Lee Mills, Reggie Thompson, Mike Snipes, James Rey, and Guy Heath, all by decision. |
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| "This win is an indication Kerr is doing a good job," said UCB coach Bill Martell, "and his kids
are doing well." |
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| They had plenty to cheer about, too. |
