March 9, 2009
The Big Ten Conference announced the 2009 Wrestling All-Big Ten Team and individual honors at the conclusion of the championship rounds on Sunday evening. Iowa’s Brent Metcalf earned Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships for the second straight season, becoming the first Hawkeye to earn the honor twice. Metcalf was coached by Tom Brands who brought home Coach of the Year honors, also for the second consecutive year. Northwestern’s Jake Herbert was awarded Wrestler of the Year accolades, while Andrew Howe of Wisconsin garnered Freshman of the Year laurels.
Below is a list of the All-Big Ten members and individual award winners.
2009 All-Big Ten Team
Mike Poeta, ILL
Angel Escobedo, IND
Brent Metcalf, IOWA
Daniel Erekson, IOWA
Kellen Russell, MICH
Steve Luke, MICH
Tyrel Todd, MICH
Franklin Gomez, MSU
Jake Herbert, NU
Andrew Howe, WIS
BIG TEN HONORS
Coach of the Year: Tom Brands, Iowa
Wrestler of the Year: Jake Herbert, Northwestern
Freshman of the Year: Andrew Howe, Wisconsin
Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships: Brent Metcalf, Iowa
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