The Mules opened their 2009-2010 season Saturday hosting the 35th annual Central Missouri Open. Cory Bloodgood was the top UCM finisher, placing sixth at 141 pounds. 
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The Mules will compete in the Mizzou Open this Sunday, November 22nd, in Columbia, Missouri.
Mules are ranked 15th in the preseason poll by the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association. The three returning All-Americans are all receiving preseason recognition as well, with Cory Bloodgood 4th at 141 pounds, William Forrest 5th at 149 pounds, and Denis Ryzhov 4th at 157 pounds. 
Preseason Rankings
Head Coach Robin Ersland returns for his 15th season to lead a team returning four national qualifiers and three All-Americans. At last season’s national tournament the Mules finished 18th overall. William Forest and Denis Ryzhov each placed seventh at 149 and 157 respectively, while Cory Bloodgood took eighth at 141. Cody Beck, who took fourth at the Midwest Regionals, also qualified. For his Efforts, Ersland was named Co-Region 2 Coach of the Year along with University of Nebraska-Omaha head coach Mike Denny.
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Head coach Robin Ersland has announced his plans to step down from that position following the 2009-2010 season. Ersland will be entering his 15th season as head coach...More Info »
Most Valuable - Grant Baker
Most Improved - Cody Gillenwater
Rookie of the Year - Chase Chavers
Most Dedicated - Cory Bloodgood
Mat Rat - Jesse Whitson
Most Courageous -Andrew Hicklin