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Michigan's Russell Tabbed Wrestler of the Week
Feb. 15, 2011 Big Ten Wrestling Weekly Release
Big Ten Wrestler of the Week Michigan's Kellen Russell earns his second Big Ten Wrestler of the Week award of 2010-11 after defeating the No. 2 and No. 3 wrestlers at 141 pounds over the weekend. The top-ranked wrestler in the country at 141, Russell defeated second-ranked Mike Thorn of No. 5 Minnesota on Friday. The junior notched a takedown in overtime to earn the 3-1 win over Thorn. He followed with a 9-5 sudden victory win over third-ranked Montell Marion of No. 2 Iowa on Sunday. Russell converted on a takedown with 15 seconds remaining in regulation time to tie the bout and force an extra period. He then took Marion to his back, scoring four points on a takedown and a near fall to earn the win. Russell's record now stands at 29-0 this season. Last Michigan Wrestler of the Week: Brandon Zeerip (Jan. 18, 2011) 2010-11 Big Ten Wrestlers of the Week
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