Support Carson Newman Wrestling

Please support Carson Newman College Wrestling, due to budget cuts they have lost a 29 yr. program and Hall of Fame Coach, Don Elia.

Here's a recent article from TheMat.com:

Carson-Newman Wrestling Program to be Discontinued
Program will not wrestle in '09-'10

JEFFERSON CITY, TENN. - Carson-Newman College will discontinue its wrestling program beginning in the 2009-'10 academic year, Carson-Newman athletic director David Barger announced today.

David Barger, Athletic Director, Carson-Newman College: "The difficult decision to discontinue wrestling came out of a desire to ensure the fiscal viability of the overall athletic program... I informed Coach (Don) Elia of the decision and met with members of the wrestling team. I explained the situation, and expressed my deep regret to those student-athletes."

"We want to continue to serve their educational needs, but understand that some may seek to continue their wrestling eligibility at another institution. We are arranging financial assistance counseling for each student in hopes that they will complete their degrees at Carson-Newman... We will forever appreciate Don Elia and those who have been a part of Eagle Wrestling," he said.

Please call the AD and President of Carson Newman and find out how you can possibly get this program back..