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Kevin Jackson v Eric Messner 2-17-1987

Duration: 12:03

Senior Iowa State University wrestler Kevin Jackson faces Oklahoma Freshman, Eric Messner. This is an entire College Wrestling match from 1987, as seen on Iowa Public Television.

Kevin Jackson has returned to Iowa State University as its coach, as of May of 2009. From 2001-2008, he was head coach of the U.S. Freestyle national team, helping to coach Cael Sanderson and Henry Cejudo to gold medals.

He has been an Olympic gold medalist (1992 -freestyle 180.5 lbs.), World freestyle champion (1991, 1995). In 1987, he took second in the NCAA championships (for I.S.U.). Prior to this, he wrestled at Louisiana State.

More College Wrestling is available at http://www.iptv.org/wrestling/

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Post Date: May 8, 2009