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  Eric Coxbill
Eric Coxbill

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Wright, Wyo.

High School:
Wright HS

Last College:
Northwest College (Wyo.)

Event:
157/165 lbs

2008-09: After an outstanding junior season, Coxbill will provide the `Pokes with a solid presence at either 157 or 165 pounds. He will be looked to for leadership in the practice room.

2007-08: Coxbill came to UW, earned a spot in the lineup and made an immediate impact. He was the starter at 165 all season and had the most wins on the team with a record of 26-12, including four pins and seven major decisions. Coxbill finished second in the West Regional tournament, losing in the finals to All-American Moza Fay from UNI. He was an alternate selection from the West Region to the NCAA Tournament in a strong weight class and was named Third Team All-WWC. Coxbill had a great dual meet record, going 11-2.

2006-07: For the second straight year Coxbill was an NJCAA National Qualifier at Northwest College. He was ranked fourth in the nation at 165 pounds and finished his sophomore season with a 25-8 record.

2005-06: He started his career at Northwest College, was nationally ranked at 157 pounds and was an NJCAA National Qualifier.

High School: Coxbill was a three-time state champion at Wright High School and finished with a career record of 141-7. He was undefeated his junior and senior seasons, winning 94 straight matches. Coxbill's team won the state title his junior year. He was voted most outstanding wrestler twice at the state tournament and won the Triple Crown his senior year. Coxbill also played football and was on the rodeo team.

Personal: Born December 1, 1985 in Cheyenne, Wyo. He is the youngest of three children of Linda and Jim Coxbill. He has an older sister, Jennifer Rice, and an older brother, Brian. Coxbill is majoring in criminal justice.

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