Simpson Preview

Clint Manny takes the reigns at his alma mater as he tries to bring Simpson back to the NCAA tournament.  The d3wrestle.com interview with Manny can be found here.  Twins Calvin and Curtis Barber return to lead the Storm, though both are moving up.  2007 national qualifier Curtis Barber moves up to 157 or 165 while brother Calvin Barber will move up to 149.  Also battling for the spot at 157 is senior captain Ben Hektoen.  He will be one of few upperclassmen on a young team.  Caleb Brus rounds out the returners after topping 20 wins in his inaugural season and placing sixth at the IIAC Championships.

Team: Simpson College
Head Coach: Clint Manny (Simpson ’04)
Years at School as head coach: 1st
Assistant Coaches: Bob Dyer, Drew Duff, Jared Creason, Garrett South

2007-2008 Dual Meet record last year:4-10
Returning Qualifiers and All-Americans: Curtis Barber (2007 National Qualifier)

Top returning starters:
Curtis Barber – 2007 National Qualifier, 28-13 last year, 157/165
Calvin Barber – 12-5 last year at 141 before concussions ended season, 149
Caleb Brus – 22-16 last year as a freshman, 6th IIAC, 141
Ben Hektoen – 157 senior captain, 14-12 in 2007-2008

Top incoming wrestlers: John Bunch: HWT, Austin Glick: 125, Levi Vogel: 133, Tommy Mosher: HWT, Casey Miller: 125