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Dan Bishop Sophomore Legal Studies Whitehall, NY Whitehall HS

125 lbs

Outlook: Has two years of experience and is the favorite to start at 125... Ranked third in the MAC preseason poll at 125.

Freshman (06-07): Ended the season with an 8-14 overall record... Finished fifth on the team in escapes with 14... Placed second at the New York State Collegiate Championships (1/19-20)... Defeated Mike IcInally, the fifth-ranked wrestler in Division III at 125 lbs., in the semifinals of the New York State Championships.

Redshirt Freshman (05-06): Redshirted in first year at UB... Finished with a 5-4 overall mark... Took sixth at the UB Open at 125 pounds (12/30).

High School: Earned five letters and was a two-year captain for coach Bob Dickel... A three-time state finalist and 2005 state champion... Went 36-0 as a senior to earn third All-State selection... Wrestling for ATWA, was a three-time All-American, earning two Greco-Roman honors and one freestyle... Also a member of the football team.

Personal: Born on October 3, 1986... Parents are Norm and Kathy... Has one sister, April Lord... Favorite athlete is Barry Sanders... Favorite movie is 300... Favorite TV show is Flavor of Love... Also recruited by Pittsburgh and Purdue.