University of Minnesota Athletics

2009-10 Wrestling Roster

Ryan Blake

Ryan Blake

  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Position:
    141
  • Hometown:
    Chicago, Ill.
  • High School:
    Masist HS
2010-11 • JUNIOR SEASON

Overall Record: 3-4
Dual Meet Record: 0-0
Big Ten Record: 0-0
Pins: 0
Major Decisions: 2
Technical Falls: 0

Finished the season 3-4 overall with two major decisions • went 1-3 at the Bison Open having his first round win come against North Dakota State[apos]s Nash Hallfrisch in a 2-1 decision • competed at the Husky Open going 2-2 with his two wins coming by major decision • earned his second letter.

2009-10 • SOPHOMORE SEASON

Overall Record: 1-6
Dual Meet Record: n/a
Big Ten Record: n/a
Pins: 0
Major Decisions: 0
Technical Falls: 0
Went 1-6 on the season at 149, competing solely in open meets • lone win came over Will Quinn of MSU Moorhead at the Dragon open 12/5 • finished 1-2 at the Dragon Open posted • went 0-2 at the Kaufman-Brand Open • opened season with a 0-2 mark at the Bison Open.

2008-09 • REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON:
Overall Record: 2-4
Dual Meet Record: n/a
Big Ten Record: n/a
Pins: 0
Major Decisions: 1
Technical Falls: 0
Tallied a 2-4 mark at 141 lbs. • won one match by major decision • won first career match on Dec. 6 with a 8-0 major decision over Cody Delagardelle of Northern Iowa• named a U of MGoldScholar Athlete.

2007-08 • REDSHIRTED:
Compiled 11-13 record in seven open tournaments during his redshirt season • His 1-1 showing at Dakronics Open (11/3) included his first win as a Gopher, a 5-0 victory over Zachary Mullins (Briar Cliff College) • Recorded first career pin in 3:01 in victory over Gus Lee at Bison Open (11/10) • Went 1-2 at Kaufman-Brand Open, including tech. fall victory over Iowa Central[apos]s Chris Brown • Finished with 1-2 record at both Huskey Open (12/8) and Flash Flanagan tournament (1/5) • Went 2-2 at Worthington Open (1/19) • Finished redshirt season with 4-2 showing at North Country Open that included his fourth pin of the season in a match against South Dakota State[apos]s Tyler Chicoine (2/9).

HIGH SCHOOL:
Hails from Chicago, Ill. and attended Marist High School • state place-winner capped senior year by leading Marist to a conference and section titles with a perfect 7-0 dual meet record (20-3 overall) • two-time conference champion and 2007 section champ • owns high school record for most escapes • led high school squad to back-to-back team wins at Mahomet-Seymour Invitational Tournament • four-year starter and letterwinner • Most Outstanding Career Award winner as senior • honor roll student.

PERSONAL:
Son of Francis and Peggy Blake • brother Ray wrestled at Stanford from 2001-2006 and holds school[apos]s single-season victory record (41) • Chicago White Sox fan lists watching baseball among interests• born October 10, 1988• majoring in indepentant studies.

Season Wght. Overall Wt. Cl. Dual Points Big Ten Pins MD TF v.Rnk Strk Fast Pin Big Ten[apos]s NCAA[apos]s
2007-08 141 RS - - - - - - - - - - - -
2008-09 141 2-4 2-4 - - - 0-1 0-0 0-0 - - - - -
2009-10 149 1-6 1-6 - - - 0-0 0-3 0-0 - 1L - - -
2010-11 149 3-4 3-4 - - - 0-1 2-1 - - - - - -
Total - - 6-14 - - - 0-2 2-4 0-0 - - - - -
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Pin
Thursday, March 20