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09-28-2006, 07:55 AM
http://www.illinoismatmen.com/images/wrestlers/ward_jerome.gifBY MR TWISTER
Illinois Matmen Staff
Chicago, IL -- Jerome Ward, St. Rita 's 189 pound senior state champ has verbally committed to the University of Iowa. "I really like the staff and what the program is about," said Ward. Ward who also plays in the Mustangs backfield listed Illinois and North Carolina State as other schools that he considered. When thinking about coaching legends Tom Brands and Dan Gable that coach the Hawkeyes Ward stated, "I have a couple of Coach Gable’s tapes and I try to use a lot of his technique in my matches."
According to Ward, St. Rita Head Coach Dan Carroll was very happy with the decision. The good news spread around all associated with the Mustangs. "In fact a lot of alumni seemed excited for me," replied Ward.
Fellow state champ Albert White has not made a decision on his college choice, but Ward expressed his desire to keep wrestling with his workout partner. "I would love for us to be a package. I really want him (White) to come with me but he must go where he is a good fit," said Ward. "My plan is to sign early so that I don't have to worry about this college stuff during my final season and can concentrate on wrestling."
Illinois Matmen Staff
Chicago, IL -- Jerome Ward, St. Rita 's 189 pound senior state champ has verbally committed to the University of Iowa. "I really like the staff and what the program is about," said Ward. Ward who also plays in the Mustangs backfield listed Illinois and North Carolina State as other schools that he considered. When thinking about coaching legends Tom Brands and Dan Gable that coach the Hawkeyes Ward stated, "I have a couple of Coach Gable’s tapes and I try to use a lot of his technique in my matches."
According to Ward, St. Rita Head Coach Dan Carroll was very happy with the decision. The good news spread around all associated with the Mustangs. "In fact a lot of alumni seemed excited for me," replied Ward.
Fellow state champ Albert White has not made a decision on his college choice, but Ward expressed his desire to keep wrestling with his workout partner. "I would love for us to be a package. I really want him (White) to come with me but he must go where he is a good fit," said Ward. "My plan is to sign early so that I don't have to worry about this college stuff during my final season and can concentrate on wrestling."