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Michael Riordan

Michael Riordan

It’s not saying much, but I probably do a better job handling the college and Olympic wrestling thing than just about anyone writing about MMA

My stuff appears here on Bloody Elbow, on the website of FILA (The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles), and on intermatwrestle.com

2012 Olympic wrestling expert for The Guardian, and every so often my name pops up in a magazine.

Unsuccessful Division I wrestler (The Citadel, Go Dogs), longtime wrestling coach.

Texas Tech Alum, huge Red Raider football fan

Long live the matador

Latest articles by Michael Riordan

Penn State wins fourth straight wrestling titlePenn State wins fourth straight wrestling title
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By Michael Riordan
NCAA Wrestling Finals previewNCAA Wrestling Finals preview
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By Michael Riordan
NCAA Wrestling Finals previewNCAA Wrestling Finals preview
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By Michael Riordan
2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships, preview: Consol2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships, preview: Consol
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By Michael Riordan
3 teams in contention for NCAA wrestling title3 teams in contention for NCAA wrestling title
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By Michael Riordan
Mat Madness: OK and MN are on Penn St’s heelsMat Madness: OK and MN are on Penn St’s heels
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By Michael Riordan
2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships: Quarterfinals2014 NCAA Wrestling Championships: Quarterfinals
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By Michael Riordan
2014 NCAA Wrestling: Penn State in driver’s seat2014 NCAA Wrestling: Penn State in driver’s seat
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By Michael Riordan
2014 Wrestling Championships: Session I Preview2014 Wrestling Championships: Session I Preview
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By Michael Riordan