Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowboys Open Season Ranked No.1
June 21, 1999 | Cowboy Wrestling
December 18, 1998
No. 1 Oklahoma State
(3-0, 0-0 Big 12)
vs.
Cal Poly-SLO (0-1, Dec. 18 * 2 p.m. CST)
Fresno State (1-1, Dec. 18 * 7 p.m. CST)
Reno Duals (Dec. 20 All Day)
The Cowboys - Oklahoma State is the winningest program in the nation, in any sport. No other team compares as far as winning percentage and national team titles. The Cowboys are in their 80th season as a collegiate program and have amassed a 793-81-19 record. The Cowboys have also had 78 wrestlers win 119 individual titles, including two Cowboys that are on the current team. As ironic as it sounds the Cowboys have a losing record to one team in the nation in career match-ups and that is Illinois. The Fightin' Illini defeated the Cowboys in 1993, a year when the Cowboys redshirted most of their front line starters because of NCAA sanctions, and hold a 1-0 advantage over the Cowboys. The only other team the Cowboys don't hold an advantage over is Iowa. The two storied programs are tied in their series at 15-15-1.
In The Polls - The Cowboys open the season ranked No. 1 by both Intermat and Amateur Wrestling News. It is the third straight year that the Cowboys open the season at No. 1.
The Starting Lineups Oklahoma State Cal-Poly Fresno State 125 Jeff Ragan (7-3) Antonio Banuelos, Fr. (3-2) Stephan Abas, So. (11-0) 133 Eric Guerrero (3-0) Alberto Garza, So. (4-4) Paris Ruiz, Jr. (10-4) 141 Jamill Kelly (1-2) James Gross, Jr. (5-2) Jonte Davis, Jr. (3-5) or Charles Walker (5-3) 149 Reggie Wright (3-0) Cedric Haymon, So. (5-3) Darrick Duran, So. (5-5) or Brian Burrows (7-2) 157 Jimmy Arias (2-1) Steve Strange, Fr. (6-2) Tim Cornish, Jr. (10-2) 165 Shawn Smith (2-4) Jason Gutierrez, Fr. (4-3) Brian DeCarli, So. (6-6) or Ty Wilcox (3-3) 174 Mark Smith (3-0) David Wells, Sr. Dan Jackson, Fr. (7-4) 184 Mark Muoz (2-1) Joey Hart, Jr. (4-3) TBA 197 Josh Cruzan (4-3) Moises Perez, Sr. (1-2) Donny Rider, Sr. (6-4) or Demetrist Huff, Sr (8-4) 285 Dave Anderton (5-3) Billy Widler, Fr. (3-2) Jess Workman, Fr. (1-4)
The Series - The Cowboys have never lost a dual to either team. Oklahoma State holds a 17-0 advantage in the series with Cal-Poly. The Pokes won the last meeting 32-3 last season in Del City, Okla., the hometown of Cowboy coach John Smith. OSU owns a 6-0 lead in San Luis Obispo. The Pokes own a 12-0 lead over the Bulldogs, including a 39-4 win last season in Stillwater. The Pokes own a 4-0 advantage in Fresno.
Next- The Cowboys will compete in the Reno Duals on Sunday. The Pokes are scheduled to wrestle three duals in the event. Scheduled to compete in the event are Arizona State, Boise State, Cal State-Bakersfield, Cal State-Davis, Cal Poly, Central Michigan, Nebraska and Purdue. The session starting times are 8 a.m., noon and 4 p.m. CST (sorry for the confusion I just got it squared away). The Cowboys are the two-time defending champion of the event and tied for the win three years ago. Mark Smith is the defending outstanding wrestler in the event.
Looking Back - The Cowboys extended their winning streak to 48 with a win over Bedlam rival Oklahoma The Cowboys got a fall from Reggie Wright and a technical fall from Eric Guerrero. It was the sixth straight win for the Cowboys over the Sooners.
Pin 'Em - Transfer heavyweight Dave Anderton is off to an impressive debut season. He has recorded four falls in his first eight matches, including a big fall to bring the Cowboys from behind to beat Minnesota. He had three falls in the St. Louis Open including one in 17 seconds. He has also been pinned twice as well.
Getting Technical- Eric Guerrero has won all three of his matches by technical fall this season. He is yet to give up a takedown this year. For his career he has 32 combined falls for the his career, 20 of them coming by technical fall.
It Could Happen - Eric Guerreo is looking to become OSU's 13th three-time NCAA Champion this season. He is also looking to become the seventh four-time All-American. Teague Moore looks to become the Cowboys 31st wrestler with two or more individual national championships. Moore and Mark Smith look to become No. 52 and 53 on the Cowboys three-time All-American charts.
Guerrero Named Hodge Award Finalist - Eric Guerrero has been named a finalist for the Dan Hodge Award. The award is given to the Most Outstanding wrestler in the nation. Stephen Neal of Cal State-Bakersfield and Tim Hartung of Minnesota are other finalist for the award. Guerrero is a two-time NCAA champion and a three-time All-American.
The Streak - A little bit about the Cowboys current 48-dual winning streak. The streak is the third longest streak in school history behind 76 and 70 match skeins. The Cowboys have the longest current streak in any sport in the country. The Pokes have won 38 straight duals on the road. In the current streak 33 of the 47 teams were ranked at the time of the dual.
The Schedule - The Cowboys have one of the toughest schedule in the nation. They open the season in hostile Big 10 territory against Wisconsin and Minnesota. They also have several duals against other ranked opponents including Iowa, Oklahoma (twice), Iowa State and possible showdowns with several top opponents at the Reno Duals and the National Duals. Oklahoma State will also host the NWCA All-Star Dual February 1 in Stillwater.
John Smith - The most decorated wrestler in U.S.A. history returns for his seventh season at the helm of the Cowboys. Smith has posted an 86-14-2 record as the Cowboys' skipper. He also has coached the U.S. National Team in a couple of major international events. He first coached Team USA to a gold medal at the Goodwill Games in New York this past summer. He then took the Americans to Tehran, Iran, for the World Championships where the Red, White and Blue took home a bronze. The trip to Iran was the first time in almost 20 years an American flag had flown in Iran. As a wrestler Smith won six world titles, two Olympic titles and two NCAA crowns.
Teague Moore (125) - Moore is coming off a national title season. Will serve a two-dual (Cal-Poly and Fresno State)suspension for violating team rules. He will join the team in Reno for the Reno Duals. He won last seasons title with a fall over previously unbeaten David Morgan of Michigan State. He is a two-time All-American. He is ranked No.1 in both polls (Intermat & Amateur Wrestling News). 1999: 3-0; OSU Career 80-21;Rank 1/1
Jeff Ragan (125) - Will see action in the two California duals. He has been a valuable back-up for the Cowboys the past two seasons. He started six duals last season (even though the media guide said only three) and seven the year before. 1999 Record 7-3; Career Record 44-21
Eric Guerrero (133) - All three of his wins this season have ended in technical falls. Two-time defending national champion. He looks to become the seventh four-time All-American in school history and the 13th three-time national-champion the history of the school. He won his national title last season with a win over Wisconsin's Eric Jetton. Comes into the season ranked No. 1 in both polls. 1999: 3-0; OSU Career 83-13;Rank 1/1
Jamill Kelly (141) - Enters his second season as a starter for the Pokes after transferring from Lassen Junior College. He did not place at the NCAA's in his first season but should this year. Lost a 5-3 decision to second-ranked Michael Lightner of Oklahoma.1999: 1-2; OSU Career 25-10; Rank 13/15
Charles Walker (141) - Walker should see action in his first dual of the season at some portion of this road trip. He was 2-2 in dual action last season. 1999: 5-3; OSU Career 14-10
Reggie Wright (149) - Won his first two matches as a Cowboy. Had a fall in the bedlam dual. He won a tough 7-4 decision over Troy Marr of Minnesota. He is a transfer from Lassen Junior College and comes into the season ranked 11th. Place fourth at the Espoir Worlds this past summer; he was a Espoir National Champion as well.1999: 3-0; OSU Career 3-0; Rank 9/11
Jimmy Arias (157) - One of four four-year starters for the Cowboys. Lost a 3-1 overtime match to Chad Kraft of Minnesota. He comes into the season ranked third, after a seventh-place finish in the tough 150-pound weight class a year ago. Has the ability to win it all for the Pokes this season. 1999: 2-1; OSU Career 63-31; Rank 4/4
Shawn Smith (165) - Unorthodox wrestler who upset favorite Ty Wilcox in the ranking matches. Lost to No. 2 Do Pritzlaff in the Wisconsin Dual. In case you were wondering, he is not related to the wrestling Smith family. He is 2-0 in duals in his career as a back-up. 1999: 2-4; OSU Career 22-11; Rank NR/NR
Ty Wilcox (165) - Was the favorite coming into the season at 165. He did defeat Smith in the St. Louis Open and the two are expected to share time this season for the Cowboys. He is only a redshirt freshman. 1999: 3-3; OSU Career 11-4; Rank NR/NR
Mark Smith (174) - Opened the season with an overtime, tiebreaker win over Kole Clauson of Wisconsin. Has yet to score a takedown this season. He has finished fourth the last two seasons. However, he comes into the season ranked No. 1 in a relatively thin weight. He is the brother of OSU head coach John Smith and assistant coach Pat Smith. 1999: 3-0; OSU Career 62-18; Rank 1/1
Mark Muoz (184) - Begins his second season as the Cowboys starter after a good freshman season. Lost to No. 1/2 Brandon Eggum in the Minnesota dual. He is ranked seventh at 184 and this could be his break-out season. 1999: 2-1; OSU Career 40-14; Rank 7/9
Tim Moore (184) - Could get his first career dual start for the Cowboys. He is a career squadman and has yet to wrestle in a dual for the Pokes. 1999: 0-2; Career 5-10
Pat Popolizio (197) - Begins his third year as a starter for the Cowboys. Has a severe shoulder injury and could seek a redshirt. He has yet to place at the nationals but this could be the year. He Moore and Guerrero are the only three Cowboys who have not used up their redshirt season. 1999: 1-2; OSU Career 35-21; Rank 13/10
Josh Cruzan (197) - Will be the starter in Popolizio's absence. He is in his third year in the Cowboys program. He was 3-4 in dual action last season. 1999: 4-3; OSU Career 16-12
Dave Anderton (HWT) - Brought the Cowboys from behind to win the Minnesota dual with a second period fall. He already has four falls on the season. Transfer from Ricks Junior College in Idaho. He will be one of the bigger heavyweights in the nation this year. He is a junior in eligibility. 1999 5-2; OSU Career 5-2; Rank 20/11
Last Time Versus...
Oklahoma State 32, Cal-Poly-SLO 3
at Del City, Okla.
118-Jeff Ragan (OSU) m. dec. Jaime Garza, 17 - 5
126-Eric Guerrero (OSU) tech. fall Alberto Garza, 17 - 2
134-Shawn Smith (OSU) dec. Cedric Haymon,11 - 10
142-Steven Schmidt (OSU) m. dec. Jesse Reta,11 - 2
150-Jimmy Arias (OSU) dec. Craig Welk, 2 - 1
158-Hardell Moore (OSU) dec. David Wells,11 - 4
167-Mark Smith (OSU) m. dec. Joey Hart,12 - 3
177-Mark Muoz (OSU) dec. Brian Bowles, 8 - 5
190-Mike French (CP) dec. Josh Cruzan, 4 - 1
275-Ben Lee (OSU) dec. Gan McGee, 3 - 2
Oklahoma State 39, Fresno State 4
at Stillwater, Okla.
118-Stephen Abas (FSU) m. dec. Jeff Ragan, 14-5
126-Eric Guerrero (OSU) m. dec. Stan Greene, 10-0
134-Jamill Kelly (OSU) dec. Ryan McInerney, 9-4
142-Steven Schmidt (OSU) m. dec. Alfredo Frausto, 16-3
150-Jimmy Arias (OSU) won by forfeit.
158-Hardell Moore (OSU) pinned Brian DeCarli, :37
167-Mark Smith (OSU)dec. Markese Nelson, 13-4
177-Mark Muoz (OSU) t.f.Michael Mellor, 18-3 (6:43)
190-Pat Popolizio (OSU) m. dec. Donny Rider, 12-3
275-Ben Lee (OSU) dec. David Wheeler, 6-3
Oklahoma State's Previous Dual
Oklahoma State 24, Oklahoma 16
184-Mark Muoz (OSU) dec. Tom Grossman, 8-3.
197-Waymon May (OU) dec. Pat Popolizio, 8-3
285-John Henry Ward (OU) pinned Dave Anderton, 3:00.
125-Teague Moore (OSU) dec. Shane Valdez, 7-5 ot
133-Eric Guerrero (OSU) t.f. Mat Ridings, 16-1 (4:20)
141-Michael Lightner (OU) dec. Jamill Kelly, 5-3
149-Reggie Wright (OSU) pinned Jared Frayer, 4:38
157-Jimmy Arias (OSU) m. dec. Nathan Shafer, 10-2
165-Rod Jones (OU) m. dec. Shawn Smith, 16-4
174-Mark Smith (OSU), Keith Wilson, 11-5
Fresno State's Previous Dual
Oregon State 24, Fresno State 16
157-Tim Cornish (FSU) dec. Eric Jorgensen, 5-3
165-Issac Wood (OSU) dec. Brian DeCarli, 6-2
174-Clint Wilson (OSU) dec. Dan Jackson, 4-2
184-Issac Weber (OSU) pinned Michael Mellor, 6:39
197-Demetrist Huff (FSU) dec. Shane Zajac, 10-8
285-Mat Orndorff (OSU) pinned Jess Workman, 2:01
125-Stephan Abas (FSU) m. dec. Nathan Navarro, 13-2
133-Parie Ruiz (FSU) dec. Ben Richards, 7-4
141-Jonte Davis (FSU) dec. Shane Cunanan, 8-4
149-Oscar Wood (OSU) pinned Darrick Duran, 1:18
Cal Poly's Previous Dual
Oregon State 42, Cal Poly 9
157-Eric Jorgensen (OSU) dec. Steve Strange, 10-4
165-Issac Wood (OSU) pinned Jason Guttierrez, :18
174-Clint Wilson (OSU) pinned David Wells, 6:42
184-Joey Hart (CP) dec. Issac Weber, 2-1
197-Shane Zajac (OSU) pinned Moises Perez, :36
285-Mat Orndorff (OSU) pinned Billy Widler, 1:44
125-Nathan Navarro (OSU) pinned Antonio Banuelos, 4:13
133- Ben Richards (OSU) dec. Alberto Garz, 8-1
141-James Gross (CPU) pinned Shane Cunanan, 2:50
149-Oscar Wood (OSU) pinned Cedric Haymon, 1:20
Team Record: 3-0
Big 12 Record: 1-0
Record Vs. Top 20: 2-0
Current Win Streak: 48
Wrestler Wt. Rec. Dls Dl Pts. Fls. Dec. M. Dec. T. Fls Fast Matt Brown 125 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 0-0 --- Matt Holman 125 5-3 0-0 0-0 1-0 3-3 0-0 0-0 1:57 Teague Moore 125 3-0 3-0 13-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 4:21 Jeff Ragan 125 7-3 0-0 0-0 1-0 5-2 1-1 0-0 1:25 Matt Cline 133 2-2 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 2:59 Eric Guerrero 133 3-0 3-0 15-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-0 6:21 Jamill Kelly 141 1-2 1-2 3-6 0-0 1-2 0-0 0-0 --- Charles Walker 141 5-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 5-3 0-0 0-0 --- Brian Burrows 149 7-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 7-1 0-0 1-0 7:00 Reggie Wright 149 3-0 3-0 13-0 1-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 --- Jimmy Arias 157 2-1 2-1 8-3 0-0 0-1 2-0 0-0 --- Zach Patitz 165 3-3 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-1 0-0 --- Shawn Smith 165 2-4 0-2 0-8 0-0 2-2 0-2 0-0 --- Ty Wilcox 165 3-3 0-1 0-4 0-0 1-2 2-1 0-0 --- Mark Smith 174 3-0 3-0 9-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 0-0 --- Mark Muoz 184 2-1 2-1 6-3 0-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 --- Justin Turner 184 0-4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-3 0-1 0-0 --- Tim Moore 184 0-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 --- Pat Popolizio 197 1-2 1-2 3-7 0-0 1-1 1-0 0-1 --- Todd Munson 197 4-4 0-0 0-0 0-1 4-2 0-1 0-1 --- Dave Anderton 285 5-3 2-1 9-6 4-2 1-1 0-0 0-0 :17 Josh Cruzan 285 4-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-3 0-0 0-0 ---
