Former Missouri wrestler and Olympian Ben Askren announced on his Web site August 18 that he would be joining the Arizona State wrestling program’s coaching staff. Askren as well as Raymond Jordan, another former Missouri wrestler, will be volunteer assistant coaches under head coach Shawn Charles. Charles served as assistant coach at Missouri for two years until he accepted the head coach position at Arizona State this past May. Askren cites Charles as one of the reasons for his decision.
Former Missouri wrestler and assistant coach join Arizona State coaching staff
Friday, August 28, 2009 | 4:21 p.m. CDT;
updated 1:04 a.m. CDT, Saturday, August 29, 2009
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