Mike Newton Quotations

Today we became a wrestling team. Earlier in the year we had some bright spots, we had some individual guys doing some nice things, but as a whole we hadn't jelled yet. But today was the day we became a wrestling team.

This was a preview, but Jan. 17 is when it counts for real. The last two years it came down to the final match, and it came down to the final match again (Friday). So it's going to be another nail-biter on the 17th.

We won four titles -- two freshmen, a sophomore, and a junior -- so they're all coming back. All we need is time. In two years, our goal is to win it and never let it go.

We are very pleased that our championship position has improved and are confident looking to Istanbul for the final round.