Max Murin has been named as the Iowa Wrestling Fan Blog & Podcast Wrestler of the Week.  Murin, ranked #8 by TrackWrestling at the time of the match, defeated #4 Mitch McKee of Minnesota in overtime, 6-4.  Down 3-1 in the second period, Murin scored an explosive double leg to even the score 3-3. In overtime Murin was in on a quick shot and finished for the match winning takedown 40 seconds into the overtime period for the 6-4 win.

Murin had not competed since dropping his only match of the season against Nebraska on January 18. The first takedown in the second period seemed to come out of nowhere and Murin forced the pace from that point on. You could see Murin pick up the intensity and offense and took that match from a very good opponent. I really liked the energy and confidence that Murin showed in this match, and the two takedowns.

Murin, a redshirt sophomore from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania (Central Cambria HS), is 11-1 on the season with two pins and a major decision.  Murin was an NCAA Qualifier last season at 141. Murin is now ranked fourth in the new ratings.

The criteria for Iowa Wrestling Fan Blog & Podcast Wrestler of the Week is an Iowa wrestler that performs at an elite level that best represents Iowa Wrestling in the form of a dominating performance, a come from behind victory, or defeating a higher ranked opponent.

 

Iowa Wrestling Fan Blog & Podcast Wrestler of the Week

November 19 – Nelson Brands and Zach Glazier

November 25 – Nelson Brands and Zach Glazier

December 2 – Tony Cassioppi.

December 9 – Jacob Warner

January 2 – Pat Lugo

January 14 – Alex Marinelli

January 21 – Abe Assad

January 28 – Austin DeSanto

February 4 – Michael Kemerer

February 11 – Kaleb Young and Zach Glazier

February 18 – Max Murin

 

It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.

Go Hawks!