Jim Connors |
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AS A SENIOR IN 2008-09
Ended the season with a final record of 15-17 withfour falls and one major decision for the Terriers... Started the season off strong with four straight victories, one being a fall against Devon Smith (Hofstra)... Collected three more pins during the season against opponents from Gallaudet, Mason and Lycoming... Finished the regular season with a 14-4 major decision over Stephen Tuner of Princeton before dropping both of his matches at the CAA Championships.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2007-08
Became the Terriers' full-time starter at heavyweight, earning a record of 9-15, including an even 8-8 mark in dual competition... Posted two major decisions -- both in duals: 15-3 over D.J. Russo (Rutgers) and 14-2 over Ellis Hester (Delaware State)... Won his first three dual matches vs. opponents from Delaware State, Wagner and Binghamton... Went 1-2 at CAA Championships, posting a 3-1 sudden-victory decision over Sacred Heart's Bill Beirmeister.
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2006-07
Posted a combined record of 11-20, going 10-17 at 197 before moving up to 285 at the for the last dual and the CAA Championships... Earned a 7-9 dual record at 197... Recorded pins against David Klug (Penn State) and Rob Yoder (Campbell) and added a pair of major decisions... Avenged a dual loss to Rider's Nick Ciufo by posting an 11-5 win over him in the opening round of the 285-pound bracket at the CAA Championships.
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2005-06
Posted an overall record of 11-10, including a 7-5 mark in tournaments... Appeared in nine duals, including five against conference opponents... Won his first six collegiate matches, including all five at Roger Williams Invite to earn tournament title.
BEFORE BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Captain at Mansfield High School... Earned All-State honors in 2006... 2006 Boston Globe Wrestler of the Year in Boston Globe... Holds school records for single season and career wins and pins... League All-Star in football.
PERSONAL
Enrolled in College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in history... Son of Jim and Karen Connors... Born Sept. 8, 1986.