Height: 5 ft 11in
Weight: 185 lbs/84 Kg
Hometown: Richmond, IN
School: Purdue University
Birthdate: Dec 4,1982
High School: Richmond High School, Richmond, IN
College Career: Competed for Purdue University and coach Jessie Reyes. Wissel was a four-time Division 1 NCAA qualifier and earned All-America honors in the 2005 & 2006 seasons at 184 pound weight class. In his 2004 & 2006 seasons he placed 3rd at the Big Ten tournament. Through the duration of his competitive career as a Boilermaker he compiled a 114-49 record, joining a select group of wrestlers to earn a spot in the 100 wins club.
High School Career: Competed for Richmond High School in Richmond Indiana. The four year letter winner placed at the state tournament 3 times capturing a state title his senior year finishing with a 136-24 overall record. Also lettered in football (three years) and baseball (three years) and was tabbed the all-state selection on the gridiron as a senior... coached by Matt Holeva (wrestling coach).
Personal Informaion: Wissel was born in Richmond, Indiana, on December 4th, 1982. He is the son of Richard and Katha Wissel. He has three older brothers; Tom, Dan and Greg, as well as one sister Anne. He likes spending time with close friends and family at the farm. Hobbies include training; riding horses and mules, fishing, and helping others develop in the sport of wrestling.
Other Colligate Honors
4x most dedicated wrestler-Purdue
2x most valuable wrestler-Purdue
Red Mackey Award
Varsity Walk Award, Purdue Reamer Club to student who brought national recognition to Purdue, 2006
Big Ten Sportsmanship Award
Season Takedown Record-Purdue
Most wins in nation at 184lbs-2006
Durham Brothers Leadership Award-Purdue
Captains Award-2005 & 2006
~ 2006 NCAA QUALIFIER (6th at the Big Ten Championships)
2005-2006 (SOPHOMORE, 165)
Was 4-12 overall in his second season with the Boilermakers, including 1-7 in Big Ten ýduals ... in a 7-3 decision, defeated Nathaniel Augustson of Ohio State (2/10) ... went ýinto the Big Ten Championships (3/4-5) and defeated three of his six opponents (Jake ýDonar of Wisconsin, Bryan Harney of Michigan State and Will Durkee of Northwestern) ýto place sixth and earn a spot in the NCAA Championships ... went 0-2 in NCAA action ýý(3/16-18).ý
2004-2005 (FRESHMAN, 157/165/174)
Had a season record of 5-17, moving from 157 to 174 midway through the campaign ... went 1-5 in Big Ten duals ... opened the Missouri Open (11/21) with a pin over Lindenwood's Jake Dieffenbach ... placed second at the Kent State Open (12/4), going 3-1 in the 157-pound bracket ... made the move to 174 at the Lone Star Duals (1/8) ... defeated Nathaniel Augustson of Ohio State (1/28) to pick up his first Big Ten dual win, 4-3 ... did not earn a varsity letter.
2003-04 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterwinner at Bishop Noll High School ... claimed the FILA Cadet national championship as a sophomore in the 76kg classification, recording an 11-0 technical fall over Jack Jensen of Sheboygan, Wis. ... was the runner-up at the Indiana state tournament as a senior ... coached by Dave Maldonado.
PERSONAL
Born on April 24, 1984, in Hammond, Ind. ... full name is Daniel Bedoy ... son of Amparo and Rudy Bedoy ... has one brother, John, and one sister, Apalonia ... enjoys playing chess ... majoring in health and fitness.
2003-2004 (JUNIOR)
Posted a season record of 12-8 at 141 pounds ... took third place at the Harris Auto Center Open in Ashland, Ohio (11/23) ... defeated CS-Fullerton's Juan Mora (then ranked 28th) in a 7-4 decision at the Lone Star Duals (1/3-4).
2002-2003 (REDSHIRT)
Did not compete during initial season at Purdue.
BEFORE PURDUE
Posted a 14-7 record at Carson-Newman College with two pins, including an 11-4 record at 133 pounds, and 3-3 at 141 ... opened season with a first-place finish at the Pembroke Open (11/16-17) ... put together a six match winning streak (12/8 - 1/4) ... won his first three matches after moving up to 141 pounds at the National Duals in Columbus, Ohio (1/18-19) ... earned All-America honors at 133 pounds in his first year ... finished eighth at the NCAA Division II Championships ... open championships with a 5-4 decision over David Cruz of American International ... posted a 5-4 win against Jimmy Malek of Adams State in the consolation bracket.
HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner at Bluffton High School ... finished seventh in state as a sophomore ... placed second in the state tournament as a junior ... won the state crown during his senior year ... also earned three letters in football and baseball ... coached by Tim Timmons.
PERSONAL
Born on Nov. 21, 1980, in Bluffton, Ind. ... full name is Benjamin Torrance Sprunger ... son of Lou and Ted Sprunger ... has one brother, Dan ... enjoys wakeboarding and playing golf ... majoring in physical education.
College
Wrestled for Purdue Univeristy from 1995-1999
HIGH SCHOOL
Two time high school state champion.
|
