SJSU Wrestling Archives The Spartan Daily 2-11-75                   Superstition Aids Wrestler's Cause           Can a superstitious wrestler left alone by his coaches and who doesn't realy know why he wrestles, be successful? If one measures success by longevity or talent, Dean Prescott wins on both accounts. He is not only the sole four-year men on the team, but he is also one of the few picked to go far in post-season competition, coach Terry Kerr said. The 167-pounder has a 9-1 record and championships in the SJSU and Chico State Invitational this year. Kerr said of Prescott, "He's a goer. He keeps hammering away. He never coasts." "He was beaten badly by a Fullerton wrestler, but nearly won in a rematch in the San Francisco tournament. The next time they meet i'm betting Dean," Kerr said. Prescott's wrestling pleases his coach, but he wrestles to please himself, saying he would rather wrestle well and lose than wrestle poorly and win. After he lost his first three matches wearing new shoes, Prescott switched to his old ones and won 14 straight. Now he's the only one on the team not wearing white shoes. Prescott is nicknamed "Stoney" by coach Kerr because of his "great disposition," but another reason may be his poker face. Because "Stoney" is so experienced, the coaches do not talk as much to him as they do to his teammates. He enjoys wrestling with assistant coach Tim Kerr, a former teammate of his from two years ago.