December 02, 1999 (vol. 110, iss. 45) • Page Image 14
… Writer It was obvious that Joe McFarland felt strong ties to the Michigan wrestling program when he returned to his alma mater as an assistant .oach six years ago. The former Wolverine grappler left a head…
… named 3ahr's successor. In his final year, Bahr led the Wolverines to a 13th-place finish iationally. "I learned an awful lot from Bahr)," McFarland said. "He's had ome great teams here. I want to con…
…- inue with those winning ways." Michigan has a rich tradition in vrestling dating back to the days vhen Cliff Keen, one of the biggest lames in college wrestling history, poached the Wolverines. In his 42…
… making adjustments, getting my staff in line, and running my first summer camp," McFarland said. "I haven't had too much time to relax." The former Wolverine brings a life full of wrestling experience to…
… last year. The Wolverines also return two All-Americans, sophomore Andy Hrovat in the 184-pound class, and junior Damion Logan in the 141- pound class. But McFarland insists that he did- n't return to…
… the Michigan wrestling team, that isn't the case. In the early signing period between Nov. 15 and 22, Joe McFarland, the first-year head coach for the Wolverines, was able to snag two key recruits, Ryan…
… to come for Michigan in this recruiting term. If McFarland can get his two top prospects in the early period, the season and the regular signing term can be focused on maintaining the Wolverines…