Grant Ruge

2006-07: Initially planned to redshirt but was thrust into the starting lineup in January after because of injuries to other wrestlers ... posted 11 total victories ... began the season strong with nine wins in his first 14 matches ... notched his first dual win of the year with an 18-8 victory over Marcus Waters (South Dakota State) ... secured a 3-1 win over A.J. Ciccarelli (Air Force) at the NCAA West Regional ... named to the Western Wrestling Conference Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Fort Dodge High School ... four-time state qualifier ... three-time state place winner as he placed seventh as a sophomore, fifth as a junior and sixth as a senior ... conference champion in 2006 ... team captain ... posted a prep record of 135-28 ... honor roll student ... high school coaches: Ed Brinbaum and Bobby Thompson.

Personal: Born Oct. 3, 1987, in Fort Dodge, Iowa ... son of Kyle and Sherry Ruge ... majoring in business ... also recruited by Iowa Central, Buena Vista and Wartburg.

Year	Overall	Duals	MD	TF	Pin	Quick
2006-07	11-21	1-13	3-8	0-2	1-5	1:24