Queens University of Charlotte (North Carolina) announced on March 14 that they are discontinuing the men’s wrestling program.
Queens began as a Division II program in the 2018-19 season. They just finished their second year in Division I as an independent.
Rob Tate stepped down as head coach on January 16 this year. He was replaced by interim head coach Paul Bradley who had been an assistant coach since July of 2019.
Bradley was a two-time All American for the University of Iowa where he placed fourth in 2004 and fifth in 2005.
Originally from Tama, Iowa Bradley was a state champion and three-time state finalist for South Tama High School and a member of the Iowa Wrestling Recruiting Class of 2001.
Bradley competed in MMA in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, King of the Cage and was a contestant on the UFC Ultimate Fighter.
It is always terrible news to hear about a wrestling program being dropped. The official press release below by Queens University states that only wrestling will be dropped and they are fully committed to the other sports programs.
Announcement by Queens University of Charlotte:
I have known of Paul Bradley since he was in junior high and followed his career closely in high school and at Iowa. Good guy.
With a background of being a three-time captain for Iowa Wrestling, two-time All American and chosen for the Mike McGivern Most Courageous Wrestler Award at Iowa, I would think Bradley will find another college coaching job soon.
You can contact Paul Bradley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bradley-b71a521b
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
