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Simpson College Storm
Head Coach: Clint Manny
Years at School as head coach 4th Season
Career Record: 6-39
Assistant Coaches: Bob Dyer, Garrett South, Brannon Hilton, Bryan Llwellyn (volunteer assistants)

2010-2011 Dual Meet Record: 2-13

Top returning starters:
Jeff Sand: 141 (Jr., injured last year)
Cory Stratton: 149 (2 year starter)
Justin Bruce: 165/174
Derek Entz: 141
Stephen Blayer: 149
Jared Bevins: 197

Top incoming wrestlers:
133: Spencer Courier: (UW-LX transfer; Missouri state placer, Fargo AA)
157: Brian Haynes: (Fr., Missouri state champ)
125: Devin Rausch: (Fr., Iowa State Qual.)

Season outlook:
With a young squad in 2011-2012, the rebuilding process is on its way at Simpson. Only one senior and two juniors are on the team, so the young guys will get the chance to shine. The IIAC is trial by fire, so Coach Manny is hoping his young charges will learn quickly and make the adjustment to college wrestling while keeping an eye on the future. Even with a young team, there are five or six returning starters who should again make the lineup looking to improve on prior year finishes.