SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Southern Conference announced today that VMI’s David Metzler has been named the Wrestler of the Week.

Metzler, a red-shirt senior from Dayton, Va., placed third at the All-Academy Championships.  He had a 3-1 record with two pins and a major decision.  Metzler pinned Jon Egan from Norwich in 1:48, pinned Caleb Levee from Navy in 2:06 and beat James Beshada of Merchant Marine 16-4.

Metzler became the Keydet’s first 20-match winner, he is currently 20-12. 

2007-08 Wresters of the Week

Dec 4: Daren Burns, UNC Greensboro

Dec 11: Josh Wine, VMI

Dec 20: Scott Ervin, Appalachian State

Jan 3:   Cody Cleveland, Chattanooga

Jan 10: Eddie Hutchinson, Appalachian State

Jan 17: Sam O’Hair, Davidson

Jan 23: Jeff Hedges, UNC Greensboro

Jan 30: Tommy Hutchinson, Appalachian State