Feb. 27, 2007

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FINAL BIG TEN WRESTLER OF THE WEEK
Nick Simmons, Michigan State
Sr., 133, Williamston, Mich./Williamston

Wrestling in his final home dual on Senior Night, in the last match of the evening at 133 pounds, Simmons became MSU's new all-time falls leader by pinning Oklahoma's Henry Roman in just 58 seconds on Feb. 23.  The victory gave Simmons 46 falls for his illustrious career, passing Jim Mason, who collected 45 from 1980-84. In addition, Simmons moved into second at MSU with 130 career victories. Last week he recorded a takedown less than 10 seconds into the match and then posted near-fall points to go up 5-0 at the 2:19 mark.  With Roman on his back, Simmons positioned himself for the record-setting pin. It came just seconds later, at the 2:02 mark.