Wrestling Signs Three to Letters of Intent

Nov. 18, 1999

EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern head wrestling coach Tim Cysewski announced today the signing of Michael Little (El Reno, Okla./El Reno), Josh Ballard (Carlsbad, N.M./ Carlsbad) and Brian Roskin (St. Louis, Mo./St. Louis Country Day) to a National Letters of Intent to wrestle for the Wildcats beginning in the fall of 2000.

Information on the three Wildcat signees:

MICHAEL LITTLE: 197/HWT

? Three time Oklahoma all-state selection

? Two time Oklahoma state champion

? 1999 All-American

? Ranked third in the country at 215 lbs

JOSH BALLARD: 141/149

? Two time New Mexico state champion

? 1999 All-American

? Ranked fifth in the country at 130 lbs

BRIAN RASKIN: 125/133

? Three-time Missouri all-state selection

? 1998 Missouri state champion