Tommy Rowlands
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Tommy Rowlands was a two-time NCAA wrestling
champion.
Rowlands grew up less than 15 miles from the Ohio State campus. His wrestling career began when his father introduced him to Louisiana State University
All American Wrestler Jim Edwards
at a church function. Jim agreed to help Tommy learn the sport and the very next day Edwards would answer his door after work to find Tommy there ready to learn.
Rowlands entered high school at Bishop Ready high school in Columbus and there he would become teammates with long time friend Ross Thatcher. Thatcher and Tommy each won two state titles and went on to become collegiate All American wrestlers.
Following graduation from high school Rowlands chose to attend The Ohio State University where he became a two time national champion and the first four time All American for the Buckeyes. In the OSU singlet Tommy became a leader for the team and under coach Russ Helickson he was able to help lead the team to the National Duals finals and to a third place finish at the NCAA tournament.
After graduating Rowlands remained part of the program as a volunteer assistant coach. In 2006 he was hired as a full-time assistant.
A two time U.S Senior National Heavyweight Champion in Freestyle wrestling, Rowlands defeated Cole Konrad
for his first title in 2007 and Steve Mocco
in 2008 for his second; however, just a few months after the 2008 U.S. Nationals, Rowlands failed to qualify for the Olympics (losing the best-of-three match series to Mocco).
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
champion.
Rowlands grew up less than 15 miles from the Ohio State campus. His wrestling career began when his father introduced him to Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
All American Wrestler Jim Edwards
Jim Edwards
James Stewart "Jim" Edwards, PC is a former Canadian politician.He was first elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1984 general election as a Progressive Conservative from Alberta. He served as a parliamentary secretary to several ministers in the government of Prime Minister Brian...
at a church function. Jim agreed to help Tommy learn the sport and the very next day Edwards would answer his door after work to find Tommy there ready to learn.
Rowlands entered high school at Bishop Ready high school in Columbus and there he would become teammates with long time friend Ross Thatcher. Thatcher and Tommy each won two state titles and went on to become collegiate All American wrestlers.
Following graduation from high school Rowlands chose to attend The Ohio State University where he became a two time national champion and the first four time All American for the Buckeyes. In the OSU singlet Tommy became a leader for the team and under coach Russ Helickson he was able to help lead the team to the National Duals finals and to a third place finish at the NCAA tournament.
After graduating Rowlands remained part of the program as a volunteer assistant coach. In 2006 he was hired as a full-time assistant.
A two time U.S Senior National Heavyweight Champion in Freestyle wrestling, Rowlands defeated Cole Konrad
Cole Konrad
Cole Konrad is an American mixed martial arts fighter. He is currently a student at the University of Minnesota and former wrestler for the Golden Gophers. Konrad won a gold medal at the 2005 Pan-American Championships...
for his first title in 2007 and Steve Mocco
Steve Mocco
Steve Mocco is an American amateur wrestler originally from North Bergen, New Jersey. Starting his collegiate wrestling career at the University of Iowa, Mocco was the 285-pound NCAA Division I runner-up in 2002 and champion in 2003. After taking an Olympic redshirt year, Mocco transferred to...
in 2008 for his second; however, just a few months after the 2008 U.S. Nationals, Rowlands failed to qualify for the Olympics (losing the best-of-three match series to Mocco).