Max Askren sees the cultural side of wrestling

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 | 1:12 a.m. CST; updated 1:13 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008

COLUMBIA — On the mat, sophomore Max Askren is a “grinder,” according to MU wrestling coach Brian Smith. Away from the mat, Askren’s coach describes him as a deep thinker who enjoys learning about other cultures and their languages.

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