All Sizes-All Shapes
.jpg)
Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat.It also is one of, if not, the oldest sport in world history.Its been around sense the beginning of man kind. The fact that CIAA doesn't harbor wrestling programs, confuses me,Winston Salem State University had a successful program. Wrestling is a international sport that is open to people of all genders and all body weights. Wrestling is for everyone...except for the weak.CIAA Wrestling
People of all sizes, shapes, ethnic groups, genders are open to wrestle; but only the ones with discipline and heart can succeed. considered one of the hardest sports in the world due to its high intensity. It would be beneficial to have a diverse sport such as wrestling in the CIAA. Wrestlers who go to a HBCU should have the opportunity to continue their wrestling career.
At one point in history wrestling played a role in the CIAA and disbanded it sometime in the 90's. I've been researching and haven't come with for sure answer why. Im guessing its due to inadequate funding and or Title 9. I'm currently trying to come up with a solution this problem, HBCUs have great talented wrestlers that need to be acknowledged. Wrestlers should not have to give up their sport for a higher education.Image to the right: Two of Virginia State University's wrestling champions for 1941. On the left is Rudolph Powell in the 115 lb class, and on the right is Clarence Carter in the 125 lb class. Copyright© VSU Library and Media Services. All rights Reserved. For permission to publish, contact the Special Collections/University Archives Department, Virginia State University. http://library.vsu.edu/Special_Collections.
Image to the left: Argle B. Whitfield (“A.B.”), CIAA All American wrestler from Elizabeth City State University
My name is Donnell Rawls 2x CIAA champion and NCAA division 2 National champion from Winston-Salem State. The CIAA has an historical pass filled with great wrestling legends with wonderful, inspirational stories. It is a crying shame that our HBC's do not understand that it was our people and culture that invented this way of life called wrestling. It was a time when our wrestlers in the villages were crowned Kings and men of renown. Cutting wrestling out of your programs and not celebrating your champions does a disservice to your institutions, your people and your place in history.
ReplyDeleteShould be at HBCU schools@
ReplyDelete