Post by rainman on Nov 28, 2007 7:21:54 GMT -5
WVU wrestling gets second recruit
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University wrestling head coach Craig Turnbull announced the signing of one of Missouri’s top-ranked wrestlers.
Clarence Neely, a senior at Blue Springs High, recently signed his national letter of intent to join the Mountaineer wrestling squad.
The Blue Springs, Mo., native will begin his stint at WVU in the fall of 2008.
Neely has wrestled in different weight classes in his high school career. During his sophomore campaign in 2005-06, he finished as the state-runner up at 160 pounds, but has begun wrestling at 171 pounds in his senior season.
Neely, who became an AllAmerican in Greco-style wrestling at the Junior National Tournament in Fargo, N.D., has developed a familiarity with the WVU coaching staff.
“Clarence participated in the Juniors Nationals, and I was impressed with his potential” says Turnbull. “He can be a diamond in the rough and has done all the right things to show his commitment in becoming an NCAA qualifier. He’s the kind of person we want in our program.”
Sporting a 102-12 career record, Neely has followed the advice of several coaches throughout his illustrious high school career. Blue Springs head coach Michael Hagerty credits the WVU coaching staff in the way they recruited him.
“It’s a nice fit for Clarence to come to WVU because the coaching staff there is dynamic,” says Hagerty. “He identified with coach (Greg) Jones and they really worked well together. It’s been a long-time goal of his to go to WVU, and we are really happy for him.”
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia University wrestling head coach Craig Turnbull announced the signing of one of Missouri’s top-ranked wrestlers.
Clarence Neely, a senior at Blue Springs High, recently signed his national letter of intent to join the Mountaineer wrestling squad.
The Blue Springs, Mo., native will begin his stint at WVU in the fall of 2008.
Neely has wrestled in different weight classes in his high school career. During his sophomore campaign in 2005-06, he finished as the state-runner up at 160 pounds, but has begun wrestling at 171 pounds in his senior season.
Neely, who became an AllAmerican in Greco-style wrestling at the Junior National Tournament in Fargo, N.D., has developed a familiarity with the WVU coaching staff.
“Clarence participated in the Juniors Nationals, and I was impressed with his potential” says Turnbull. “He can be a diamond in the rough and has done all the right things to show his commitment in becoming an NCAA qualifier. He’s the kind of person we want in our program.”
Sporting a 102-12 career record, Neely has followed the advice of several coaches throughout his illustrious high school career. Blue Springs head coach Michael Hagerty credits the WVU coaching staff in the way they recruited him.
“It’s a nice fit for Clarence to come to WVU because the coaching staff there is dynamic,” says Hagerty. “He identified with coach (Greg) Jones and they really worked well together. It’s been a long-time goal of his to go to WVU, and we are really happy for him.”
